Question 1

What is the teaching hospital attached to the college?

Accepted Answer

The Government Medical College Hospital, Palakkad (formerly District Hospital) serves as the primary teaching hospital. Students also receive clinical training at the Urban Health Training Centre (UHTC) and Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC) attached to the college.

Question 2

How many MBBS and PG seats are available?

Accepted Answer

GMC Palakkad has 100 MBBS seats per year (85 state quota + 15 AIQ) and 12 PG (MD/MS) seats. There is no management or NRI quota.

Question 3

What is unique about IIMS Palakkad compared to other Kerala government medical colleges?

Accepted Answer

GMC Palakkad (IIMS) is the only government medical college in Kerala established and managed under the Scheduled Caste Development Department, funded through SCP funds. It was conceived as a fully residential, eco-friendly, green campus powered by renewable energy (solar and wind). Palakkad district — having the highest SC/Scheduled Communities population in Kerala — previously had no government medical college, making this institution pivotal for inclusive healthcare education.

Question 4

What is the annual MBBS fee?

Accepted Answer

The MBBS tuition fee is approximately ₹23,150 per year as per Kerala government norms — one of the lowest in India. SC/ST students receive a full tuition fee waiver. Hostel and mess charges are additional.

Course	Fee Range	Eligibility
MBBS 1 specialization	₹ 23.1K	10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English; minimum 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC); NEET UG qualified; age ≥ 17 years as on 31st December of admission year
MD / MS 1 specialization	₹ 25K	MBBS from NMC-recognized university + NEET PG qualified + 1 year compulsory internship completed + Kerala/State Medical Council registration

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