Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]

Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Thiruvalla, a private minority institution affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) and recognized by NMC, offers MBBS with an annual intake of 100 seats. Admission is through NEET-UG, with government quota seats allocated via CEE Kerala centralised counselling. Annual fees under the government and management quota are INR 8,16,038, totalling INR 40,80,190 for five years.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).

Pushpagiri Medical MBBS Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Annual Tuition Fee (Government and Management Quota)	INR 8,16,038
Annual Tuition Fee (NRI Quota)	INR 21,65,720
Total Fees for 5 Years (Government and Management Quota)	INR 40,80,190

• Hostel and mess charges are billed separately by the college each year.
• NRI quota total fees for five years amount to INR 1,08,28,600.
• Fee figures are as reported for the 2025 to 2026 cycle and may be revised by FRC Kerala.

Pushpagiri Medical MBBS Admission 2026

Event	Date
NEET-UG 2026 Registration Opens	February 8, 2026
NEET-UG 2026 Registration Closes	March 8, 2026
NEET-UG 2026 Exam	June 21, 2026
NEET-UG 2026 Result	July 16, 2026
CEE Kerala MBBS Counselling Registration Closes	August 2026 (Tentative)
Class Commencement	September 2026 (Tentative)

• Government quota seats are filled through CEE Kerala centralised counselling at cee.kerala.gov.in.
• Management quota admissions are processed directly through Pushpagiri Admissions Office.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as mandatory subjects.
• Minimum 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology aggregate for General category. SC/ST candidates require 40% and PwD-General 45%.
• Valid NEET-UG 2026 score is mandatory. No upper age limit is prescribed.
• Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31 of the year of admission.

Admission Process

• Register and appear for NEET-UG 2026 conducted by NTA. Results were declared on July 16, 2026.
• For government quota seats, register on cee.kerala.gov.in and participate in CEE Kerala centralised counselling.
• Submit documents, fill college and course preferences, and await seat allotment by merit rank.
• For management quota, contact Pushpagiri Admissions Office directly for application and eligibility verification.
• Confirm allotted seat through online fee payment and report to the college with original documents.

✓ Opt for this if

• Seeking MBBS in Kerala at a NMC-recognized private minority institution.
• Access to a 900-bed multi-specialty teaching hospital from clinical years is essential.
• Kerala domicile seeking government quota MBBS seat through CEE counselling.
• Research exposure through the attached Research Centre is a priority.
• Planning to pursue postgraduate MD or MS at the same institution later.

✗ Skip if

• Total fees of INR 40 lakh over five years are beyond personal budget.
• Wanting MBBS in a large metro city with broader networking and hospital variety.
• NEET rank is below 30,000 as management quota cutoff is also competitive.
• Looking for a NIRF-ranked medical college with national research recognition.

Pushpagiri Medical MBBS Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Kerala e-Grantz Post-Matric Scholarship	Fee reimbursement and maintenance allowance	SC/ST students domiciled in Kerala with family income below INR 2.5 lakh per year
Central Sector Scholarship (NSP)	INR 12,000 per year	80th percentile in Class 12 and family income below INR 8 lakh per year
NSP Post-Matric Scholarship (OBC)	Fee reimbursement and maintenance allowance	OBC students with family income below INR 1 lakh per year
Prime Minister’s Scholarship for CAPF	INR 3,000 per month	Wards of Central Armed Police Forces or RPF personnel

• Kerala e-Grantz scholarship applications open annually at egrantz.kerala.gov.in.
• Central scholarship portals (scholarships.gov.in) open for applications each October.

Pushpagiri Medical MBBS FAQs

Ques. What is the MBBS fee structure at Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences?

Ans. The annual tuition fee for MBBS at Pushpagiri Institute under the government and management quota is INR 8,16,038 per year. Over the five-year course, total fees amount to INR 40,80,190. NRI quota students pay INR 21,65,720 per year, totalling INR 1,08,28,600 for five years. Hostel and mess charges are billed separately. Fee figures are as reported for 2025 to 2026 and are subject to revision by the Kerala Fee Regulatory Committee.

Ques. How are the 100 MBBS seats at Pushpagiri distributed across quotas?

Ans. Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences has 100 MBBS seats annually. Half the seats are filled through government quota via CEE Kerala centralised counselling, and the remaining 50 through management and NRI quota directly through the college. NRI category typically accounts for up to 15% of the management seats. Exact seat distribution is published in the CEE Kerala prospectus each year.

Ques. What was the NEET cutoff for Pushpagiri MBBS in recent years?

Ans. Based on 2025 admissions, the MBBS closing rank at Pushpagiri Institute was around 27,236 in Round 1 and 28,876 in the Mop-Up round under the AIQ merit category. The 2024 closing rank was 13,541, indicating year-to-year variation. Candidates should track the current-year CEE Kerala merit list for accurate 2026 cutoffs, as NEET competition levels and seat availability influence final ranks significantly each year.

Ques. What teaching hospital facilities are available to MBBS students at Pushpagiri?

Ans. Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences operates a teaching hospital with over 900 beds offering tertiary care across multiple specialties. MBBS students undergo clinical training in this hospital from the second year onwards. The hospital provides exposure to medicine, surgery, obstetrics, paediatrics, and other departments essential for the MBBS curriculum. The Research Centre attached to the institution also allows students to participate in ongoing clinical research activities.

Ques. How does CEE Kerala counselling work for MBBS admission at Pushpagiri?

Ans. After NEET-UG results are declared, eligible Kerala domicile candidates register for CEE Kerala centralised counselling at cee.kerala.gov.in. They verify documents, fill college preferences in ranked order, and receive seat allotment based on NEET rank and category. Candidates allotted a seat at Pushpagiri confirm it by reporting and paying fees. Non-Kerala candidates seeking management quota seats must apply directly to the Pushpagiri Admissions Office.

Ques. What postgraduate opportunities are available after MBBS from Pushpagiri?

Ans. Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences offers MD and MS postgraduate courses in several departments. Graduates can appear for NEET-PG to pursue MD/MS at any institution nationally or target PG seats at Pushpagiri itself. The Research Centre affiliation enhances research prospects, and graduates can also explore fellowship programmes and DM or MCh super-speciality courses after completing MD/MS. Clinical training at the 900-bed hospital provides a strong foundation for PG entrance preparation.