MD/MS Admission in Kerala 2025

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

1. Eligibility Criteria for MD/MS in Kerala

Academic Qualifications
  • MBBS degree from NMC recognized medical college
  • Completed 12 months compulsory rotating internship
  • Qualified NEET PG examination
  • Valid permanent/provisional registration with NMC/SMC
Additional Requirements
  • No upper age limit for MD/MS admissions
  • Kerala domicile for state quota seats (50%)
  • Valid Aadhaar card mandatory
  • Internship completion certificate required
Important Note for Foreign Graduates

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.

2. Documents Required for MD/MS Admission in Kerala

Essential Documents
NEET PG Documents
  • NEET PG 2025 Admit Card
  • NEET PG 2025 Scorecard/Rank Letter
  • NEET PG Roll Number
Educational Documents
  • MBBS Degree Certificate
  • MBBS Final Year Marksheets (All years)
  • Internship Completion Certificate
  • Registration Certificate from NMC/SMC
Identity Proof
  • Aadhaar Card (Mandatory)
  • PAN Card
  • Recent passport size photographs
Additional Documents
Domicile Certificate
  • Kerala Domicile Certificate (for State Quota)
  • Residence proof of 5+ years
  • School leaving certificate from Kerala
Category Certificates
  • SC/ST/OBC-NCL Certificate (if applicable)
  • EWS Certificate valid for 2024-25 (if applicable)
  • PwD Certificate from competent authority (if applicable)
Service/Bond Documents
  • Service certificate (if in-service candidate)
  • NOC from employer
  • Bond documents (if applicable)

3. MD/MS Counselling Procedure in Kerala

Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala conducts state quota counselling for MD/MS admissions.

Step 1 Online Registration

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.

Step 2 Document Upload & Verification

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.

Step 3 Choice Filling & Locking

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.

Step 4 Seat Allotment Result

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.

Step 5 Joining & Fee Payment

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).

Tentative Counselling Schedule 2025

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

4. Registration & Security Fees Structure

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+ - -
Note: Security deposit is fully refundable after course completion. Registration fee is non-refundable. Fees are subject to revision by government authorities.

5. Government Medical Colleges Offering MD/MS in Kerala

Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram

Trivandrum

Total PG Seats: 200+

Annual Fee: ₹81,050

Specialties: ['All Major Clinical & Super Specialties']

Government Medical College, Kozhikode

Calicut

Total PG Seats: 200+

Annual Fee: ₹81,050

Specialties: ['MD General Medicine', 'MS General Surgery', 'MD Radio']

Government Medical College, Kottayam

Kottayam

Total PG Seats: 150+

Annual Fee: ₹81,050

Specialties: ['MD Anaesthesia', 'MS OBG', 'MD Paediatrics']

Government Medical College, Thrissur

Thrissur

Total PG Seats: 120+

Annual Fee: ₹81,050

Specialties: ['All Clinical']

T.D. Medical College

Alappuzha

Total PG Seats: 100+

Annual Fee: ₹81,050

Specialties: ['Select Clinical']

6. Private Medical Colleges & Fee Structure for MD/MS

Amala Institute of Medical Sciences

Thrissur

PG Seats: 60+

Annual Fee Range:

  • Clinical (Merit): 18.49 L/year
  • NRI Quota: 38.86 L/year
Jubilee Mission Medical College

Thrissur

PG Seats: 50+

Annual Fee Range:

  • Clinical (Merit): 18.49 L/year
Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences

Thiruvalla

PG Seats: 40+

Annual Fee Range:

  • Clinical (Merit): 18.49 L/year
Amrita School of Medicine (Deemed)

Kochi

PG Seats: 100+

Annual Fee Range:

  • Clinical: 25.00 - 30.00 L/year
Important: Private medical college PG fees are regulated by Fee Regulatory Committee. Management quota seats may have higher fees. Verify current fee structure from official college prospectus before admission.

7. Top Medical Colleges for MD/MS in Kerala

Rank #1
GMC Thiruvananthapuram

The first and finest in God's Own Country.

  • Highest patient inflow in the state
  • Top preference for Kerala rank holders
  • Heritage campus with modern super-specialty block
Rank #2
Amrita School of Medicine (Kochi)

World-class Deemed University.

  • Ranked among top 10 in NIRF
  • Advanced robotic surgery and transplant units
  • High fees but superior infrastructure

8. Seat Reservation & Matrix in Kerala (MD/MS)

State Quota Distribution (50%)
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)%
Horizontal Reservations
PwD Quota (5%)

5% horizontal reservation across all categories for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities as per RPWD Act 2016

In-Service Quota

Reserved seats for in-service doctors working in Kerala government hospitals (candidates must have completed bond period)

DNB Seats

Separate counselling for DNB courses in accredited hospitals through NBE, New Delhi

All India Quota (50%)

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.

9. MD/MS Seat Allotment Process

Understanding the Allotment Mechanism
Rank-Based Merit System

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.

Choice Filling Strategy

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.

Multiple Rounds & Upgradation

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.

Bond & Service Commitment

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.

Seat Acceptance Timeline

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.

Expert Advice: Don't leave any popular college-specialty combo. Even if cutoff seems out of reach, fill it. Cutoffs fluctuate, and you might get lucky. Always have backup non-clinical specialties filled.

10. NEET PG Cutoff Ranks for Kerala 2024

GMC Thiruvananthapuram - NEET PG 2023 Closing Rank (AIQ Ref)
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
GMC Kozhikode - NEET PG 2023 Closing Rank (AIQ Ref)
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
Note: NEET PG cutoffs fluctuate annually based on exam difficulty, number of candidates, and seat matrix. Use 2024 data as reference only. Actual 2025 cutoffs will be determined after counselling. State quota cutoffs are generally higher than AIQ for same college.