Question 1

When was Government Medical College, Kozhikode established?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How many MBBS seats are available at GMC Kozhikode?

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 3

What is unique about the hospital complex at GMC Kozhikode?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What is the NEET 2024 cutoff for MBBS at GMC Kozhikode?

Accepted Answer

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.

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