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About Government Medical College, Kozhikode
Government Medical College, Kozhikode — popularly known as Calicut Medical College (CMC) — was established on August 5, 1957, as the second medical college in Kerala. Inaugurated by Health Minister Dr. A. R. Menon, the institution has grown into a premier national center for medical education, healthcare, and research. Spread across a sprawling 270-acre campus about 8 km east of Kozhikode city, it is affiliated with Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The college serves nearly 40% of Kerala's population through its vast hospital complex. With 250 MBBS seats, 215 PG seats across 26 disciplines, and 29 super-specialty seats across 10 disciplines, it is one of India's largest medical colleges. The attached teaching hospital has a total bed strength of 3025, making it the largest hospital in the country by bed capacity. Landmark institutions within the campus include the Institute of Maternal and Child Health (IMCH, 1100 beds), the Regional Cancer Centre, the Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (IMHANS), the Institute of Palliative Medicine, and the Institute of Sports Medicine. GMC Kozhikode pioneered Family Medicine as a government medical college discipline in India and publishes the internationally indexed Calicut Medical Journal.
Explore the comprehensive list of courses offered by Government Medical College, including detailed fee structures, specializations, and eligibility criteria:
Government Medical College, Kozhikode Courses
35 CoursesMBBS
10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English; minimum 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC); valid NEET UG score; minimum age 17 years
MD General Medicine
MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification
MD Paediatrics
MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification
MD Radio-Diagnosis
MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification
MD Anaesthesiology
MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification
MD Community Medicine
MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification
MD Pathology
MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification
MD Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy
MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification
MD Psychiatry
MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification
MD Emergency Medicine
MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification
MD Microbiology
MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification
MD Pharmacology
MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification
MD Physiology
MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification
MD Anatomy
MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification
MD Biochemistry
MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification
MD Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification
MD Pulmonary Medicine
MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification
MD Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification
MS General Surgery
MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification
MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology
MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
MBBS 1 specialization | ₹ 23.1K | 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English; minimum 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC); valid NEET UG score; minimum age 17 years |
MD General Medicine 1 specialization | ₹ 25K | MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification |
MD Paediatrics 1 specialization | ₹ 25K | MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification |
MD Radio-Diagnosis 1 specialization | ₹ 25K | MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification |
MD Anaesthesiology 1 specialization | ₹ 25K | MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification |
MD Community Medicine 1 specialization | ₹ 25K | MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification |
MD Pathology 1 specialization | ₹ 25K | MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification |
MD Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy 1 specialization | ₹ 25K | MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification |
MD Psychiatry 1 specialization | ₹ 25K | MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification |
MD Emergency Medicine 1 specialization | ₹ 25K | MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification |
MD Microbiology 1 specialization | ₹ 25K | MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification |
MD Pharmacology 1 specialization | ₹ 25K | MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification |
MD Physiology 1 specialization | ₹ 25K | MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification |
MD Anatomy 1 specialization | ₹ 25K | MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification |
MD Biochemistry 1 specialization | ₹ 25K | MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification |
MD Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 1 specialization | ₹ 25K | MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification |
MD Pulmonary Medicine 1 specialization | ₹ 25K | MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification |
MD Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 1 specialization | ₹ 25K | MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification |
MS General Surgery 1 specialization | ₹ 25K | MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification |
MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology 1 specialization | ₹ 25K | MBBS degree with NEET PG qualification |
Government Medical College, Kozhikode Admissions
Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.
Required Entrance Exams
NEET PG
Required Entrance Exams
NEET SS
Required Entrance Exams
NEET UG
Required Entrance Exams
NEET UG
Required Entrance Exams
NEET PG
Required Entrance Exams
NEET SS
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20
IIRF Ranking (2024)
Approved
NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) (2024)
Top 15 Govt Medical Colleges
India Today (2024)
Complete Rankings Report
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| Publishing Agency | Ranking / Rating |
|---|---|
IIRF Ranking (2024) | 20 |
NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) (2024) | Approved |
India Today (2024) | Top 15 Govt Medical Colleges |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Post-matric scholarship from Kerala Backward Communities Welfare Department for OBC/SEBC students in professional courses.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
OBC/SEBC Post-Matric Scholarship Post-matric scholarship from Kerala Backward Communities Welfare Department for OBC/SEBC students in professional courses. | OBC/SEBC students from Kerala domicile pursuing MBBS | As per state norms |
Central Government SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship Post-matric scholarship from Ministry of Social Justice for SC/ST students in professional medical courses. | SC/ST students from Kerala pursuing MBBS and allied programs | As per Gov norms |
EWS Scholarship Scholarship for Economically Weaker Section students under the 10% EWS reservation policy of the Government of India. | EWS category students with annual family income below Rs. 8 lakh | Varies |
NSP Central Sector Merit Scholarship Central merit scholarship for students securing high ranks in NEET UG, available through the National Scholarship Portal. | Top-ranked NEET students satisfying NSP income criteria | Varies by scheme |
Kerala State Government Merit Scholarship Merit scholarship from the Government of Kerala for academically exceptional students in government medical institutions. | Students with outstanding Plus Two marks from Kerala domicile in government medical colleges | Varies |
Minority Post-Matric Scholarship (Kerala) Scholarship from the Kerala Minority Welfare Department for minority students pursuing professional medical courses. | Minority community students (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Zoroastrian, Jain) from Kerala with annual family income below Rs. 2 lakh | As per state norms |
Kerala State Government Merit Scholarship Merit scholarship from the Government of Kerala for academically exceptional students in government medical institutions. | Students with outstanding Plus Two marks from Kerala domicile in government medical colleges | Varies |
Central Government SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship Post-matric scholarship from Ministry of Social Justice for SC/ST students in professional medical courses. | SC/ST students from Kerala pursuing MBBS and allied programs | As per GoI norms |
NSP Central Sector Merit Scholarship Central merit scholarship for students securing high ranks in NEET UG, available through the National Scholarship Portal. | Top-ranked NEET students satisfying NSP income criteria | Varies by scheme |
Minority Post-Matric Scholarship (Kerala) Scholarship from the Kerala Minority Welfare Department for minority students pursuing professional medical courses. | Minority community students (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Zoroastrian, Jain) from Kerala with annual family income below Rs. 2 lakh | As per state norms |
OBC/SEBC Post-Matric Scholarship Post-matric scholarship from Kerala Backward Communities Welfare Department for OBC/SEBC students in professional courses. | OBC/SEBC students from Kerala domicile pursuing MBBS | As per state norms |
EWS Scholarship Scholarship for Economically Weaker Section students under the 10% EWS reservation policy of the Government of India. | EWS category students with annual family income below Rs. 8 lakh | Varies |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
Super-Specialty Block
Multistoried super-specialty complex housing cardiac cath lab, MRI scan, Doppler ultrasound, digital radiography, and advanced critical care units for DM/MCh super-specialty disciplines.
Institute of Sports Medicine
Dedicated institute for sports medicine offering evaluation, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and treatment for sports injuries, serving athletes from across Kerala.
Campus
The Government Medical College, Kozhikode (Calicut Medical College) spans a sprawling 270-acre campus that functions as a self-contained "medical city" on the outskirts of the city. Established in 1957, it is home to one of India's largest healthcare facilities with a massive 3,025-bed capacity, including specialized institutes for Maternal and Child Health (IMCH), Chest Diseases, and Palliative Medicine. The campus features historic stone buildings integrated with modern super-specialty blocks, vast clinical laboratories, and a 24/7 digital library, all supporting a high-density learning environment where students manage an immense and diverse patient load of over 5,000 OPD visits daily.
3025-Bedded Teaching Hospital Complex
The largest hospital in India by bed capacity, serving nearly 40% of Kerala's population. Encompasses the main hospital, IMCH, super-specialty complex, and various specialized institutes. Handles thousands of OPD visits and emergencies daily.
Institute of Maternal and Child Health (IMCH)
A 1100-bedded tertiary care centre dedicated to maternal and child health, providing advanced obstetric, neonatal, and paediatric services. Houses advanced NICU, PICU, and labour room facilities.
Regional Cancer Centre (RCC)
Designated Regional Cancer Centre providing comprehensive oncology services including surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation therapy, and palliative care for Northern Kerala and beyond.
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Frequently Asked Questions
GMC Kozhikode (Calicut Medical College) was established on August 5, 1957. The foundation stone was laid on May 29, 1957, by Governor Dr. B. Ramakrishna Rao, and the college was inaugurated by Health Minister Dr. A. R. Menon. It is the second oldest medical college in Kerala.
GMC Kozhikode admits 250 MBBS students per year — one of the highest intakes among government medical colleges in India. 212 seats (85%) are filled via Kerala State Quota (KEAM counselling) and 38 seats (15%) via All India Quota (MCC counselling).
GMC Kozhikode's teaching hospital complex has a total bed strength of 3025, making it the largest hospital in India by bed capacity. The campus houses multiple specialized institutions: the Institute of Maternal and Child Health (IMCH, 1100 beds), Regional Cancer Centre, Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (IMHANS), Institute of Palliative Medicine, and the Institute of Sports Medicine.
For AIQ 2024, the Round 1 General category closing rank was approximately 1149. For 2025 (AIQ Round 1), the closing rank was 1173 for General category. This makes GMC Kozhikode one of the most competitive government medical colleges in India, typically requiring NEET scores above 660 for general category students.
Upcoming Exams
IISER
IISER Aptitude Test • June 2026
NEST
NEST Entrance Exam • June 2026
CUET
CUET UG Exam • 11-31 May 2026
PGIMER
BSc Nursing Exam • July-August 2026