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MBBS Seats in Kerala 2025

Saksham Tiwari • 4 Mins read • 28 Apr 25

MBBS Seats in Kerala

Are you worried about the seat matrix of MBBS seats in Kerela? And wondering if you will get an MBBS seat in a top medical college? Students from Kerala who are planning for MBBS, you are at the right place. With 85% quota and reserved categories, there are 4505 MBBS Seats in Kerala. Kerala is the state with the 10th highest MBBS Seats in the country, thus allowing more admissions for domicile students. Let us understand these in detail for MBBS admission in Kerala:

Kerala MBBS Seats Overview

Below are the highlights of Kerala MBBS Seats:

Category	Details
Total MBBS Seats	4505
Total MBBS Colleges	31
Government Medical Colleges	12
Private Medical Colleges	19
Expected NEET 2025 Cut-Off	862 Marks

MBBS Seats Availability in Kerala (2025)

Kerala is one of the highest MBBS seat-holding states. So, students with Kerala domicile have slightly more chances for admission in colleges. These colleges have reserved seats for AIQ and category students. To understand more, let us check out the total MBBS Seats in Kerala and it's distribution:

Category	Seats
Total MBBS Seats	4755
Government MBBS Seats	1755
Private MBBS Seats	3000

Which Colleges Offer MBBS in Kerala?

There are 31 medical colleges in Kerala, with 12 government-owned and 19 privately owned colleges. Among these, there are some minority medical colleges to empower minorities in the state. Below are the details of government and private medical colleges in Kerala with MBBS Seat details:

Government MBBS Colleges	Seats
Government Medical College, Ernakulam	110
Government Medical College, Kozhikode, Calicut	250
Government Medical College, Kottayam	175
Government Medical College, Manjeri, Malapuram District	110
Government Medical College, Thrissur	175
Government Medical College, Parippally, Kollam	110
Government Medical College, Yakkara, Palakkad	100
Government T D Medical College, Alleppey (Allappuzha)	175
Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram	250
Government Medical College, Pariyaram, Kannur	100
Government Medical College, Idukki	100
Government Medical College, Konni	100

Private MBBS Colleges	Seats
SUT Sree Uthradom Thiurnal Academy of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum	150
Dr Moopens Medical College, Meppadi P.O., Wayanad	150
Sree Narayana Instt. of Medical Sciences, Chalakka, Ernakulam	150
Malabar Medical College, Kozhikode, Calicut	200
Karuna Medical College, Palakkad	100
Mount Zion Medical College, Chayalode, Ezhamkulam Adoor, Pathanamthitta	150
Palakkad Institute of Medical Sciences, Palakkad	150
P K Das Institute of Medical Sciences, Palakkad, Kerala	200
Al-Azhar Medical College and Super Speciality Hospital, Thodupuzha (Muslim Minority)	150
Azeezia Institute of Medical Science, Meeyannoor, Kollam (Muslim Minority)	100
Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur (Christian Minority)	100
Dr. Somervel Memorial CSI Hospital & Medical College, Karakonam, Thiruvananthapuram (Christian Minority)	150
Believers Church Medical College Hospital, Thiruvalla, Kerala (Christian Minority)	100
Jubilee Mission Medical College & Research Institute, Thrissur (Christian Minority)	100
KMCT Medical College, Kozhikode, Calicut (Muslim Minority)	250
Kannur Medical College, Kannur (Muslim Minority)	150
Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College, Kolenchery (Christian Minority)	100
Travancore Medical College, Mylapore, Umayanalloor P O, Kollam (Muslim Minority)	150
Pushpagiri Institute Of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Tiruvalla (Christian Minority)	100
M E S Medical College, Perintalmanna, Malappuram District (Muslim Minority)	150

Category-Wise MBBS Seat Allocation in Kerala

In addition to AIQ and state quota, every medical college in India has category-wise seat allocation. The seats are reserved for students from various socioeconomic backgrounds. Below are the category-wise MBBS Seats in Kerala:

Category	Seats
Scheduled Caste (SC)	8%
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	2%
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	10%
Persons with Disability (PwD)	-
Other Backward Classes (OBC)	27%

Which Are the Top MBBS Colleges in Kerala?

There are 31 medical colleges, including 12 govt medical colleges in Kerala. Some of these colleges are top-ranked in India, making them in demand for MBBS courses. Let us check out some colleges with top rankings and the ranking body:

Colleges	Ranking	Ranking Body
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum	13	NIRF
Government Medical College, Kozhikode (Calicut)	42	NIRF
Government Medical College, Kottayam	101-150	NIRF
Government Medical College, Thrissur	42	NIRF

How to Secure an MBBS Seat in Kerala? Practical Tips & Counselling Insights

Students appearing for NEET 2025 have only one dream: an MBBS Seat in a top medical college. If you are a student from Kerala, you can secure MBBS seats with a practical approach. Here are some insights to implement for your MBBS journey:

Prepare for NEET: NEET is the first step; more than half of the problem is solved with the NEET exam. If you have good cut-off scores, your chances of getting admission to the MBBS course gets higher.
Registration for state counselling: If you are qualified for NEET, register for state counselling on the official website. The authorities will release the merit list and the designated list for document verification.
Prepare and set realistic goals: If you are qualified, make sure you have all the documents ready for the verification. In addition, set realistic goals for admission. Make sure you have additional options for your medical career and do not solely depend on MBBS counselling at 1 college.

Conclusion

Kerala NEET candidates planning for MBBS need to check these seat details. Kerala has a significant number of colleges, so you can set your goals and alternative options. By understanding these seat matrices, you can plan your MBBS journey.