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The proposed Government Medical College, Palakkad is a visionary project sanctioned by the Kerala Government under the Scheduled Caste Component Plan (SCP) Funds. Palakkad, one of the largest districts in Kerala, has long faced the absence of a government medical college despite being home to the highest population of Scheduled Communities. To bridge this healthcare and educational gap, the district administration identified an unused site, paving the way for a state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly, and socially inclusive medical institution.
This college is being designed not just as an academic center but also as a residential integrated educational institution for health sciences, aiming to transform Palakkad into a hub for medical education, healthcare services, and research innovation.
***Interim fee for the session 2025-2026 and subject to change as per the guidelines of State Level Fee Determination Committee, Government of Kerala**.
Yes, GMC Palakkad is considered one of the best new government medical colleges in Kerala due to its affordable fees, good infrastructure, clinical exposure, and government support.
Currently, GMC Palakkad offers MBBS as its primary course, and in the future, it plans to start postgraduate (MD/MS) and paramedical courses.
Yes, separate hostels for boys and girls are available with facilities like mess, study halls, internet, sports, and recreation rooms.
GMC Palakkad is located in Palakkad district of Kerala, established on a green campus with eco-friendly infrastructure. The nearest railway station is Palakkad Junction, and the nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport (approx. 60 km).
Yes, the college has modern classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, a digital library, hostel facilities, and a government-run teaching hospital with 500+ beds providing real-time clinical exposure to students.
Yes, GMC Palakkad is affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
Being a government medical college, the MBBS fee at GMC Palakkad is highly affordable, usually around INR 25,000 – INR 35,000 per year, excluding hostel and exam fees.
GMC Palakkad has an intake capacity of 110 MBBS seats every year, distributed among General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS and reservation quotas as per Kerala government rules.
The NEET cutoff for GMC Palakkad varies every year. For General Category, it usually ranges between 610–620 marks, while for SC/ST/OBC categories, the cutoff is slightly lower.
Admission to GMC Palakkad MBBS course is through NEET-UG, followed by Kerala State Counselling conducted by CEE Kerala. Candidates must qualify NEET with the required cutoff score and apply through KEAM counselling.
