Best Medical colleges in Ernakulam 2026
8 Medical colleges in Ernakulam charge between ₹10,435 and ₹45.66 L in the first year, and Government Medical College is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Medical colleges in Ernakulam — at a glance
| Medical colleges | 8 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹10,435 – ₹45.66 L |
| Government / Private | 1 / 7 |
| NIRF-ranked | 1 of 8 |
| Top rated | Government Medical College |
Which medical college in Ernakulam is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 8 Medical colleges in Ernakulam compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Medical College Ernakulam Ernakulam | 9.7 | — | ₹81,650 | — | Government |
| Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College Ernakulam Ernakulam | 8.7 | — | ₹43.54 L | — | Private |
| Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences Chalakka Ernakulam Ernakulam | 8.6 | — | ₹45.66 L | — | Private |
| St Teresa's College Ernakulam | 7.5 | #41 | ₹3.21 L | — | Private |
| Dr. Padiyar Memorial Homoeopathic Medical College Chottanikkara Ernakulam Ernakulam | — | — | ₹10,435 | — | Private |
| Nangelil Ayurveda Medical College Ernakulam Ernakulam | — | — | ₹3.75 L | — | Private |
| Government Ayurveda College Tripunithura Ernakulam Ernakulam | — | — | ₹66,150 | — | Private |
| Little Flower Institute of Medical Science & Research Centre Angamaly Ernakulam | — | — | ₹2 L | — | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 8 Medical colleges in Ernakulam
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1
Government Medical College
Ernakulam, Kerala · Government · est. 2000
9.7 Fees from ₹81,650 9 courses -
2
Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College
Ernakulam, Kerala · Private · est. 2002
8.7 Fees from ₹43.54 L 14 courses -
3
Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences Chalakka - [SNIMS]
Ernakulam, Kerala · Private · est. 2009
8.6 Fees from ₹45.66 L 11 courses -
4
St Teresa's College (Autonomous)
Ernakulam, Kerala · Private · est. 1925
7.5 Fees from ₹3.21 L NIRF #41 90 courses -
5
Dr. Padiyar Memorial Homoeopathic Medical College Chottanikkara
Ernakulam, Kerala · Private · est. 1920
Fees from ₹10,435 1 courses -
6
Nangelil Ayurveda Medical College
Ernakulam, Kerala · Private · est. 2001
Fees from ₹3.75 L 2 courses -
7
Government Ayurveda College Tripunithura
Ernakulam, Kerala · Private · est. 1926
Fees from ₹66,150 10 courses -
8
Little Flower Institute of Medical Science & Research Centre - [LIMSAR] Angamaly
Ernakulam, Kerala · Private · est. 2005
Fees from ₹2 L 13 courses
Showing 8 of 8. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 8 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Ernakulam the published first-year fee runs from ₹10,435 to ₹45.66 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 1 of these are government-run and 7 are private. Government colleges are usually cheaper and admit on entrance rank; private colleges are more likely to have their own admission route.
Check the ranking applies to your course. 1 of these hold an NIRF rank, but NIRF is scored per category — a rank in one category says nothing about another.
Then read the placement tab, not the headline package. The highest package is one student; the percentage placed and the recruiters listed tell you far more.
Frequently asked questions
How many Medical colleges are there in Ernakulam?
There are 8 Medical colleges listed in Ernakulam on this page, of which 1 are government and 7 are private.
What is the fee for Medical colleges in Ernakulam?
Published first-year fees range from ₹10,435 to ₹45.66 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Ernakulam for Medical?
Government Medical College has the highest student rating among the Medical colleges listed here, in Ernakulam.