Complete Guide to Postgraduate Medical Admissions, Counselling Process & Fee Structure
Candidates who have completed MBBS from foreign universities must have completed screening test (FMGE/NExT) and possess eligibility certificate from NMC before applying for MD/MS admissions in Kerala.
Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala conducts state quota counselling for MD/MS admissions.
Register on Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala official portal using NEET PG roll number and credentials. Fill complete application form with personal, academic, and professional details. Pay non-refundable registration fee.
Upload scanned copies of all required documents (MBBS degree, internship certificate, NEET PG scorecard, domicile, category certificates). Attend physical document verification at designated centers with original documents.
Login to counselling portal and fill preferences for college-course combinations. You can select multiple specialties across different colleges. Arrange choices in order of preference and lock before deadline.
Seats allotted based on NEET PG rank, category, domicile status, and preferences filled. Check result on official portal. Download provisional allotment letter if seat allocated.
Report to allotted college within stipulated time with original documents and allotment letter. Pay course fees and complete admission formalities. Submit bond (if applicable for government colleges).
Registration Opens: September 2024
Document Verification: October 2024
Choice Filling: October 2024
Round 1 Allotment: November 2024
Round 2 Allotment: December 2024
Mop-up Round: January 2025
| Name | Tuition Fee | Misc Fee | Caution Deposit | Total | Tuition Clinical | Tuition Non Clinical |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Colleges | ₹57,890 | ₹11,580 | ₹11,580 (Refundable) | ₹81,050 (Per Annum) | - | - |
| Private Colleges (85% Merit Quota) | - | - | - | ₹18.50 Lakhs (Approx Clinical) | ₹17,49,000 - 18,49,748 (Per Annum) | ₹10,61,000 - 11,23,000 (Per Annum) |
| Private Colleges (15% NRI Quota) | ₹38,86,000 (Per Annum) | - | - | ₹39 Lakhs+ | - | - |
Trivandrum
Total PG Seats: 200+
Annual Fee: ₹81,050
Specialties: ['All Major Clinical & Super Specialties']
Calicut
Total PG Seats: 200+
Annual Fee: ₹81,050
Specialties: ['MD General Medicine', 'MS General Surgery', 'MD Radio']
Kottayam
Total PG Seats: 150+
Annual Fee: ₹81,050
Specialties: ['MD Anaesthesia', 'MS OBG', 'MD Paediatrics']
Thrissur
Total PG Seats: 120+
Annual Fee: ₹81,050
Specialties: ['All Clinical']
Alappuzha
Total PG Seats: 100+
Annual Fee: ₹81,050
Specialties: ['Select Clinical']
Thrissur
PG Seats: 60+
Annual Fee Range:
Thrissur
PG Seats: 50+
Annual Fee Range:
Thiruvalla
PG Seats: 40+
Annual Fee Range:
Kochi
PG Seats: 100+
Annual Fee Range:
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| Category | Reservation % |
|---|---|
| State Merit (SM) | 50%% |
| Ezhava (EZ) | 3%% |
| Muslim (MU) | 2%% |
| Other Backward Hindu (BH) | 1%% |
| Latin Catholic (LC) | 1%% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 8%% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 2%% |
| EWS | 10%% |
| In-Service (Health Service/Medical Edu) | 10% (Separate Quota)% |
5% horizontal reservation across all categories for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities as per RPWD Act 2016
Reserved seats for in-service doctors working in Kerala government hospitals (candidates must have completed bond period)
Separate counselling for DNB courses in accredited hospitals through NBE, New Delhi
50% PG medical seats are filled through MCC AIQ counselling with reservations: General (Open), SC (15%), ST (7.5%), OBC-NCL (27%), EWS (10%), and PwD (5% horizontal). No domicile restriction for AIQ seats.
Allotment is based on NEET PG All India Rank (AIR), not percentile. Higher rank gets priority. Category rank is used for reserved seats. Domicile status matters for state quota.
Fill choices carefully considering: (1) Specialty preference, (2) College reputation, (3) Location, (4) Fee structure. Fill maximum possible choices (100+). Order matters - always put dream choices first.
Kerala conducts 2-3 rounds of counselling. Select "Willingness for Upgradation" if you want better college in next round. If upgraded, previous seat is auto-cancelled. Freeze seat only if fully satisfied.
Government medical college admissions may require signing service bond (usually 2-3 years in Kerala). Bond amount varies by specialty. Private colleges generally don't have bond requirements.
Report to allotted college within 7-10 days. Pay admission fees (non-refundable). Submit all original documents. Get admission confirmation letter. Classes usually start from August-September.
| Specialty | General (Rank) | OBC (Rank) | SC (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MD Radio Diagnosis | 259 | 1,300 | 5,500 |
| MD General Medicine | 674 | 1,800 | 12,000 |
| MD Paediatrics | 3,174 | 4,500 | 15,000 |
| MS General Surgery | 6,374 | 8,200 | 22,000 |
| MS OBG | 5,500 | 7,800 | 20,000 |
| MD Dermatology | 282 | 800 | 4,000 |
| Specialty | General (Rank) | OBC (Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| MD Radio Diagnosis | 410 | 1,500 |
| MD General Medicine | 1,200 | 2,500 |
| MD Paediatrics | 4,200 | 5,800 |
| MS General Surgery | 7,500 | 9,500 |