Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]

Government Medical College, Thrissur, established in 1982 and affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences, offers MBBS with an annual intake of 175 seats admitted through NEET-UG. Admission is through 15% All India Quota and 85% Kerala state counselling. There is no management or NRI quota. Government quota annual fee is INR 31,715. GMC Thrissur is ranked NIRF All India 48 and Kerala State 3 in the Medical category.

📋 Admission Status: NEET-UG 2026 result declared on July 16, 2026. Kerala CEE state medical counselling registration expected August 2026 (Tentative).

GMC Thrissur MBBS Fees 2026

• The 6-month final academic period (Year 4.5) has a proportionate additional fee as per KUHS norms.
• Mandatory internship year is supported by a hospital stipend and has no separate academic tuition.
• Hostel accommodation for MBBS students is available on campus and charged separately.

GMC Thrissur MBBS Admission 2026

• 85% of seats at GMC Thrissur are filled via Kerala CEE state counselling at cee.kerala.gov.in.
• 15% All India Quota seats are allotted via MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology from a recognised board.
• Minimum aggregate of 50% in PCB for general candidates (45% for OBC and 40% for SC/ST as per NMC norms).
• Minimum age of 17 years as on December 31, 2026, and a valid NEET-UG 2026 qualifying score.

Admission Process

• Qualify NEET-UG 2026 with a score meeting the NMC minimum cut-off for general or reserved categories.
• Register on the Kerala CEE state medical counselling portal at cee.kerala.gov.in and pay the registration fee.
• Upload verified documents including NEET-UG 2026 scorecard, Class 12 mark sheet, and domicile or category certificates.
• Fill college and course preferences during the CEE web-options round and submit choices before the deadline.
• Accept the allotted seat and report to GMC Thrissur with original documents to confirm MBBS admission.

✓ Opt for this if

• You want a government MBBS seat at very low annual fees in Kerala.
• You need clinical training at a 1,200-bed hospital with 13 major operation theatres.
• You prefer pure merit-based admission with no management or NRI quota.
• You plan to remain in Kerala for PG or PSC government service after MBBS.

✗ Skip if

• Your NEET-UG rank is unlikely to clear the Kerala AIQ or state MBBS cutoff.
• You prefer a private medical college with a management or NRI quota route.
• You need a medical college in a different state closer to your home.
• You want a dedicated campus hospital not shared with other departments.

GMC Thrissur MBBS Scholarships 2026

• Central and NSP scholarships are applied at the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
• Kerala state scholarships for SC/ST and minority students are applied at scholarship.kerala.gov.in.

GMC Thrissur MBBS FAQs

Ques. What is the MBBS fee at Government Medical College Thrissur?

Ans. The annual government quota MBBS fee at Government Medical College, Thrissur is INR 31,715 per year. The total fee for 4 academic years is INR 1,26,860. The final 6-month academic period carries a proportionate additional fee as per Kerala University of Health Sciences norms. There is no management or NRI quota at GMC Thrissur. Hostel accommodation is available separately on campus.

Ques. What NEET-UG rank is needed for MBBS at GMC Thrissur?

Ans. The All India Quota closing score for General category at GMC Thrissur in NEET-UG 2025 was around 586 marks. For the 85% Kerala state quota seats, closing ranks depend on NEET merit, state category, and the domicile of the candidate. Kerala residents can check the CEE Kerala official merit list and seat allotment data at cee.kerala.gov.in for current category-wise cutoff information.

Ques. Is there any management quota for MBBS at GMC Thrissur?

Ans. No. Government Medical College, Thrissur is a state government institution with no management quota, NRI quota, or direct admission route. All 175 MBBS seats are filled through NEET-UG merit: 15% via MCC All India Quota counselling and 85% via Kerala CEE state medical counselling. Admission is entirely merit-based with no donation or management-seat option.

Ques. What are the clinical training facilities at GMC Thrissur?

Ans. GMC Thrissur has a 1,200-bed attached teaching hospital with 13 major operation theatres and 6 minor operation theatres, conducting 24 major and 36 minor surgical procedures daily. MBBS students begin clinical postings from Year 2 across departments including General Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics, Paediatrics, and Orthopaedics. The high patient inflow from across Thrissur district and neighbouring areas provides diverse case exposure during the MBBS programme.

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

Ans. The Commissioner of Entrance Examinations, Kerala, conducts state NEET-UG counselling for 85% of MBBS seats at GMC Thrissur. After NEET-UG 2026 results, eligible candidates register at cee.kerala.gov.in, upload required documents, pay the registration fee, and fill college preferences. Seats are allotted based on NEET-UG merit and state or category domicile. The remaining 15% of seats are filled via MCC All India Quota counselling at mcc.nic.in.

Ques. What post-MBBS opportunities are available for GMC Thrissur graduates?

Ans. MBBS graduates from Government Medical College, Thrissur can appear for NEET-PG to pursue MD/MS postgraduate programmes. Kerala PSC conducts recruitment for government medical officers, for which GMC Thrissur MBBS graduates are eligible. The college also has postgraduate departments in major specialties, allowing MBBS graduates to apply for GMC Thrissur PG seats through the Kerala state PG counselling after qualifying NEET-PG.