Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
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About Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
Amala Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Thrissur, is a private medical college affiliated with the Kerala University of Health Sciences and recognised by the National Medical Commission. The 5.5-year MBBS programme admits 100 students annually through NEET-UG via Kerala CEE counselling for state quota seats and MCC for All India Quota seats. Annual tuition fee for merit quota students is INR 8,16,038, with total tuition for 4.5 academic years at INR 36,72,171.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling Rounds begin August 2026 (Tentative).
Key Points
- Attached 1,000-bed tertiary care hospital with dedicated cancer centre
- Simulation labs and clinical skill development centres for MBBS training
- Structured rural health programmes and community medicine fieldwork
Amala IMS MBBS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Fee (Merit Quota) | INR 8,16,038 per year |
| Annual Tuition Fee (NRI Quota) | INR 21,65,720 per year |
| Total Tuition (4.5 academic years, Merit Quota) | INR 36,72,171 |
| Total Fees (Merit Quota, excluding hostel and other charges) | INR 36,72,171 |
- University fees, caution deposit, and hostel charges are billed separately.
- NRI quota total tuition for 4.5 years is INR 97,45,740.
Amala IMS MBBS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG 2026 Registration Closes | Mar 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG 2026 Exam | Jun 21, 2026 |
| NEET-UG 2026 Result Declared | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Kerala CEE Registration Closes | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| MCC AIQ Counselling Registration Closes | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | November 2026 (Tentative) |
- Kerala CEE counselling is conducted at cee.kerala.gov.in for state quota seats.
- AIQ seats are allotted through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English from a recognised board
- Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB for General category (40% for SC/ST/OBC, 45% for PwD)
- Valid NEET-UG 2026 qualifying score with minimum age of 17 years by December 31, 2026
Admission Process
- Qualify NEET-UG 2026 with a competitive score for state or national quota eligibility
- Register on cee.kerala.gov.in for Kerala CEE state quota or mcc.nic.in for AIQ counselling
- Complete choice filling and lock preferred colleges during the CEE counselling window
- Seat allotment is published based on NEET rank, category and seat availability at AIMS
- Report to AIMS Thrissur with original documents and pay fees within the allotted timeframe
✓ Opt for this if
- You prefer MBBS with early clinical exposure and hands-on simulation training
- You want access to a cancer centre for MBBS oncology rotations
- Your NEET rank is in the 20,000 to 30,000 range for merit quota
- You plan to practise medicine in Kerala and want strong local hospital ties
✗ Skip if
- Total merit quota tuition of INR 36.7 lakh is beyond your budget
- You prefer a government medical college with subsidized fees
- Your NEET rank exceeds 35,000 for the merit quota category
Amala IMS MBBS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities | INR 20,000 per year plus maintenance | Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain or Zoroastrian students with family income below INR 2.5 lakh |
| Kerala Post-Matric Scholarship | Tuition fee and maintenance allowance | SC/ST/OBC students domiciled in Kerala, family income below prescribed limit |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | INR 10,000 to 20,000 per year | Top 20th percentile in Class XII state board examination |
- Minority scholarships are applied through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
- Kerala SC/ST scholarships are applied through the SC Development Department portal.
Amala IMS MBBS FAQs
Ques. What was the NEET closing rank for Amala IMS MBBS merit quota in 2025?
Ans. In 2025, the All India Merit Quota closing rank at Amala Institute of Medical Sciences Thrissur was around 22,228 in Round 1 and 25,361 in the Mop-Up round for the General category. NRI quota closed at around 1,35,659 in Round 1. For 2026, candidates with a NEET rank below 25,000 in the general category stand a strong chance through Kerala CEE or MCC counselling.
Ques. What is the total MBBS fee at Amala IMS Thrissur for merit quota students?
Ans. The annual tuition fee for merit quota students at Amala IMS is INR 8,16,038 per year. Over the 4.5 academic years of the MBBS programme, total tuition amounts to INR 36,72,171. University fees, caution deposit, hostel and mess charges are billed separately. NRI quota students pay INR 21,65,720 per year, totalling INR 97,45,740 for 4.5 years.
Ques. How does Kerala CEE counselling work for MBBS admission at Amala IMS?
Ans. Kerala CEE (Commissioner for Entrance Examinations) conducts state quota MBBS counselling at cee.kerala.gov.in. Eligible candidates register, upload documents, fill college choices and lock preferences. Seat allotment for Amala IMS is based on NEET rank, category and seat availability. After allotment, candidates report to the college with original documents, pay the prescribed fee and confirm admission within the stipulated timeframe.
Ques. Does Amala IMS Thrissur provide hostel facilities for MBBS students?
Ans. Amala Institute of Medical Sciences provides separate hostel facilities for male and female MBBS students. Hostel charges are billed separately from tuition and are not included in the quoted total programme fee of INR 36,72,171. Students are advised to contact the admissions office directly for the current hostel fee schedule and availability at the time of admission.
Ques. What is the internship requirement for MBBS students at Amala IMS?
Ans. After completing the 4.5-year academic curriculum, MBBS students at Amala IMS must undertake a compulsory one-year rotating internship in the attached 1,000-bed tertiary care hospital. Rotations cover all major clinical departments including medicine, surgery, obstetrics, paediatrics and community health, in line with National Medical Commission guidelines, preparing graduates for NEET-PG or clinical practice.
Ques. What sets Amala IMS Thrissur apart for MBBS clinical training?
Ans. Amala IMS is attached to a 1,000-bed tertiary care hospital with a dedicated cancer centre, providing MBBS students with exposure to oncology cases rarely seen at standard teaching hospitals. The institution also runs structured rural health programmes and skill simulation labs, offering hands-on training from the first year and preparing students well for both clinical practice and postgraduate entrance examinations.