MBBS Admission in Kerala 2025

Complete Guide to Medical College Admissions, Counselling Process & Fee Structure

1. Eligibility Criteria for MBBS in Kerala

Academic Qualifications
  • Pass in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology
  • Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB (40% for SC/ST/OBC)
  • English as compulsory subject
  • Qualified NEET UG examination
Age & Domicile Requirements
  • Minimum age: 17 years (as of 31st December 2025)
  • No upper age limit (as per Supreme Court order)
  • Kerala domicile certificate for state quota seats
  • Valid Aadhaar card required
Important Note

For state quota seats (85%), candidates must have Kerala domicile certificate. All India Quota (15%) seats are open to all Indian nationals regardless of domicile.

2. Documents Required for Kerala MBBS Admission

Essential Documents
NEET UG Documents
  • NEET UG 2025 Admit Card
  • NEET UG 2025 Scorecard/Rank Letter
  • NEET UG Roll Number
Educational Certificates
  • Class 10th Marksheet & Certificate
  • Class 12th Marksheet & Certificate
  • Migration Certificate (if applicable)
Identity Proof
  • Aadhaar Card (Mandatory)
  • PAN Card (if available)
  • Passport size photographs
Additional Documents
Domicile Certificate
  • Kerala Domicile Certificate (for State Quota)
  • Residence proof (Ration Card/Voter ID)
  • Parental domicile documents
Category Certificates
  • SC/ST/OBC Certificate (if applicable)
  • EWS Certificate (if applicable)
  • PwD Certificate (if applicable)
Other Documents
  • Character Certificate from school
  • Gap Affidavit (if gap year taken)
  • Transfer Certificate

3. MBBS Counselling Procedure in Kerala

Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala conducts the state quota counselling for MBBS admissions.

Step 1 Registration

Visit the official Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala portal and register using NEET UG roll number. Fill in personal, academic, and contact details. Upload scanned copies of all required documents.

Step 2 Document Verification

Submit original documents at designated verification centers. Get documents verified by the authorized officials. Obtain verification certificate for counselling participation.

Step 3 Choice Filling

Login to counselling portal and fill college-course preferences. You can fill unlimited choices. Lock your choices before the deadline.

Step 4 Seat Allotment

Seats are allotted based on NEET rank, category, and filled preferences. Check allotment result on official portal. Download allotment letter if seat is allocated.

Step 5 Reporting & Admission

Report to allotted college within specified time with original documents and allotment letter. Pay admission and course fees. Complete admission formalities.

Important Dates 2025

Registration: June-July 2024

Document Verification: July 2024

Choice Filling: August 2024

Seat Allotment: August-September 2024

4. Registration & Security Fees Structure

Name Registration Fee Security Deposit Total
Government Colleges ₹29,400 (Approx annual) Nil ₹25,000 - 30,000 (Per Annum)
Private Colleges (85% General) ₹Varies Nil ₹7,50,000 - 8,50,000 (Per Annum)
Private Colleges (15% NRI) ₹Varies ₹5,00,000 (Corpus Fund) ₹20,00,000 (Per Annum)
Note: Security deposit is refundable after course completion. Fees mentioned are approximate and subject to change by respective authorities.

5. Government Medical Colleges in Kerala

Govt Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram

Trivandrum

Seats: 250

Annual Fee: ₹27,580

Established:

Govt Medical College, Kozhikode

Calicut

Seats: 250

Annual Fee: ₹27,580

Established:

Govt Medical College, Kottayam

Kottayam

Seats: 175

Annual Fee: ₹27,580

Established:

Govt Medical College, Thrissur

Thrissur

Seats: 175

Annual Fee: ₹27,580

Established:

T.D. Medical College, Alappuzha

Alappuzha

Seats: 175

Annual Fee: ₹27,580

Established:

6. Private Medical Colleges & Fee Structure in Kerala

Amala Institute of Medical Sciences

Thrissur

Seats: 100

Annual Fee: ₹8,16,038

Total Course Fee: ₹40.8L (5 yrs) (5 years)

Jubilee Mission Medical College

Thrissur

Seats: 100

Annual Fee: ₹8,16,038

Total Course Fee: ₹40.8L (5 years)

Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences

Thiruvalla

Seats: 100

Annual Fee: ₹8,16,038

Total Course Fee: ₹40.8L (5 years)

Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church College

Kolenchery

Seats: 100

Annual Fee: ₹8,16,038

Total Course Fee: ₹40.8L (5 years)

Important: Private college fees are as per NMC regulations. Management quota seats may have different fee structures. Always verify current fees from official college websites.

7. Top Medical Colleges in Kerala

Rank #1
Govt Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram

The first and finest in God's Own Country.

  • Premier referral center (MCH)
  • Heritage campus
  • Top choice for KEAM rankers
  • Excellent PG selection rate
Rank #2
Govt Medical College, Kozhikode

The medical hub of Malabar.

  • Massive patient inflow
  • Sprawling campus
  • Strong clinical focus
  • Very low fees

8. Seat Reservation & Matrix in Kerala

State Quota Distribution (85%)
Category Reservation %
State Merit (SM) 50%%
Ezhava (EZ) 9%%
Muslim (MU) 8%%
Other Backward Hindu (BH) 3%%
Latin Catholic (LC) 3%%
Scheduled Caste (SC) 8%%
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 2%%
EWS 10%%
Horizontal Reservations
PwD Quota

5% horizontal reservation across all categories for Persons with Disabilities (Locomotor disability of 40% or more)

Women Reservation

As per Kerala state policy, preference given to women candidates in certain government medical colleges

Defense Quota

2% seats reserved for wards of defense personnel who died/disabled in action

All India Quota (15%)

15% seats are filled through MCC AIQ counselling with reservations as per central government norms: General (Open), SC (15%), ST (7.5%), OBC-NCL (27%), EWS (10%), and PwD (5% horizontal)

9. Seat Allotment Process

How Seat Allotment Works
Merit-Based Allotment

Seats are allotted purely on the basis of NEET UG rank, category, and choice preferences filled by candidates. Higher the rank, better the chances of getting preferred college.

Multiple Rounds

Kerala conducts multiple rounds of counselling (typically 3-4 rounds). Each round includes fresh registration, choice filling, and seat allotment for vacant seats.

Upgradation Option

Candidates can opt for upgradation in subsequent rounds. If you get a better college in the next round, your previous seat will be automatically cancelled. Choose "Betterment" option during choice filling.

Seat Acceptance

Once allotted a seat, candidates must report to college within specified time, pay fees, and complete admission. Failure to report will result in forfeiture of seat and security deposit.

Mop-up Round

Final mop-up round is conducted for remaining vacant seats. This is open to candidates who didn't get seats in previous rounds or who want to upgrade.

Pro Tip: Fill maximum number of choices in order of preference. Even if your top choices seem unrealistic, include them. The system will auto-allot the best possible college based on your rank.

10. NEET UG Cutoff Ranks for Kerala 2024

Government Colleges - KEAM 2024 Rank (Approx Closing)
College Name State Merit (Rank) Ezhava (Rank) Muslim (Rank)
GMC Trivandrum Rank ~350 Rank ~500 Rank ~450
GMC Kozhikode Rank ~500 Rank ~700 Rank ~600
GMC Kottayam Rank ~750 Rank ~1,000 Rank ~900
Note: Cutoff ranks vary every year based on number of applicants, difficulty level of NEET, and seat availability. Use these as reference only. Actual cutoffs for 2025 will be available after counselling completion.