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The Doctorate of Medicine [MD] in Psychiatry at KMCT Medical College, Kozhikode is a 3-year full-time postgraduate clinical programme affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS). The course offers 7 seats and is conducted in full-time on-campus mode. MD Psychiatry is a clinical specialisation focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioural disorders. Admission is based on NEET PG scores, with 50% seats under the All India Quota (MCC counselling) and 50% under Kerala State Quota (CEE Kerala counselling). The programme is gaining importance given the growing awareness of mental health issues in India and the significant shortage of psychiatrists, particularly in tier-2 and tier-3 cities.

Admission for the 2026 batch (academic year 2026-27) has been completed through CEE Kerala and MCC counselling. The stray vacancy round for the 2026 batch was concluded on 25 February 2027. The next admission cycle (2027 batch) is expected to commence after NEET PG 2027 results, tentatively from August-September 2027 onwards.

Key Points

MD Psychiatry at KMCT was started in 2020-21 and the intake was enhanced from 2 to 7 seats for AY 2026-27 as per NMC/MARB Letter of Permission dated 06 November 2026.
The programme is affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) and is conducted at KMCT Hospital, which has a dedicated Psychiatry department with inpatient and outpatient facilities.
KMCT Hospital provides clinical exposure in general psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, consultation-liaison psychiatry, and psychotherapy.
PG students are entitled to a monthly stipend equivalent to that of government medical college PG students in Kerala, as mandated by NMC regulations.
India has a severe shortage of psychiatrists (approximately 0.3 per 1 lakh population against the WHO recommended 3 per 1 lakh), making MD Psychiatry graduates highly sought after.

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KMCT MD Psychiatry Fees

The MD Psychiatry programme at KMCT Medical College falls under the Clinical PG category. As per the official fee structure for AY 2026-27, the annual tuition fee for management quota is Rs. 18,49,748 and the special fee (SF+CD) is Rs. 82,016 per year, making the annual total Rs. 19,31,764. Over the 3-year duration, the total fee comes to Rs. 57,95,292. For NRI quota candidates, the annual tuition fee is Rs. 38,86,680 plus Rs. 82,016 in special fees, totalling Rs. 39,68,696 per year and Rs. 1,19,06,088 for the full programme.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Management Quota (Per Year)	NRI Quota (Per Year)
Tuition Fee	Rs. 18,49,748	Rs. 38,86,680
Special Fee + College Development Fee	Rs. 82,016	Rs. 82,016
Total Annual Fee	Rs. 19,31,764	Rs. 39,68,696
Total Fee (3 Years)	Rs. 57,95,292	Rs. 1,19,06,088

The above fee structure is as per the official KMCT Medical College fee document for AY 2026-27 (source: kmctmedicalcollege.org).
Hostel fee is separate and optional.
Hostel accommodation is available on campus for PG students.
PG students receive a monthly stipend as per Kerala government norms (equivalent to government medical college PG stipend), which partially offsets the cost of the programme.
Fee for government quota seats (if any allotted through AIQ) is governed by the Kerala government fee fixation order.
The Government of Kerala issued a fee structure order (G.O.(Ms)No.394/2027/H&FWD dated 09-11-2027) for self-financing colleges for the 2026 batch; candidates should verify the latest applicable fees at the time of admission.

KMCT MD Psychiatry Admission 2026

Admission to MD Psychiatry at KMCT Medical College is conducted through two channels: 50% of seats (approximately 3-4 seats) are filled through MCC NEET PG All India Quota counselling, and the remaining 50% (approximately 3-4 seats) are filled through CEE Kerala State Quota counselling. Candidates must qualify NEET PG and register separately for both MCC and CEE Kerala counselling as applicable. The 2026 batch admission process has been completed; the stray vacancy round concluded on 25 February 2027.

Important Dates

KMCT MD Psychiatry Admission Dates (2026 Batch / AY 2026-27)

Event	Date
CEE Kerala PG Medical 2026 - Online Applications Invited	10 September 2026
CEE Kerala - Last Date for Online Application	22 September 2026 (extended)
CEE Kerala - Provisional Merit List Published	30 October 2026
CEE Kerala - Final Merit & Category List Published	05 November 2026
CEE Kerala - Online Options Invited (Round 1)	06 November 2026
CEE Kerala - First Phase Allotment Published	29 November 2026
CEE Kerala - Second Phase Allotment Published	21 December 2026
CEE Kerala - Third Phase Allotment Published	16 February 2027
CEE Kerala - Stray Vacancy Filling Allotment Published	25 February 2027
MCC NEET PG 2026 - Round 1 Registration	17 October - 05 November 2026
MCC NEET PG 2026 - Round 1 Result	08 November 2026
MCC NEET PG 2026 - Round 2 Result	26 November 2026
MCC NEET PG 2026 - Round 3 (Mop-Up) Result	17 December 2026
MCC NEET PG 2026 - Stray Vacancy Round Result	07 January 2027

NEET PG 2027 Exam Dates (For 2027 Batch Admission)

Event	Date
NEET PG 2027 - Registration Start Date	07 April 2027
NEET PG 2027 - Registration End Date	07 May 2027
NEET PG 2027 - Admit Card Release	11 June 2027
NEET PG 2027 - Exam Date	15 June 2027
NEET PG 2027 - Result Declaration	15 July 2027

Source: National Board of Examinations (NBE) - nbe.edu.in; CEE Kerala - cee.kerala.gov.in

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold an MBBS degree (or equivalent) recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
Candidates must have completed a compulsory rotating internship (CRMI) of one year and obtained registration with the Medical Council of India or a State Medical Council.
Candidates must have qualified NEET PG with the minimum required percentile as prescribed by NMC for the respective year.

Admission Process

Qualify NEET PG conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).
Register on the MCC portal (mcc.nic.in) for All India Quota counselling (50% seats) and/or on the CEE Kerala portal (cee.kerala.gov.in) for Kerala State Quota counselling (50% seats).
Submit online application with required documents (MBBS degree, internship completion certificate, NEET PG scorecard, registration certificate, category certificates if applicable).
Participate in choice filling and locking during the respective counselling rounds.
Report to the allotted college within the stipulated joining date with original documents.
Complete document verification and fee payment at the college to confirm admission.

KMCT MD Psychiatry Scholarships 2026

KMCT Medical College PG students may avail of scholarships and financial assistance from central and state government schemes. The college, being a Muslim Minority institution, also has provisions for minority scholarships. The most relevant scholarships for MD Psychiatry students are listed below.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship	Eligibility	Amount / Benefit
Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF)	Muslim minority candidates pursuing postgraduate studies	Rs. 31,000/month (JRF) + contingency grant
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (Central)	Minority community students (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi) with family income below Rs. 2.5 lakh/year	Course fee reimbursement + maintenance allowance
Kerala State Scholarship for Minority Students	Minority students domiciled in Kerala	Partial fee reimbursement as per state norms
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) - Central Sector Schemes	Students with family income below Rs. 4.5 lakh/year	Varies by scheme

The Maulana Azad National Fellowship is administered by the Ministry of Minority Affairs and is applicable for postgraduate and doctoral programmes.
Candidates must apply through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) within the stipulated deadlines, typically in October-November each year.
PG students at KMCT receive a monthly stipend as mandated by NMC, which is equivalent to the stipend paid to PG students at government medical colleges in Kerala.
This is not a scholarship but a mandatory entitlement.
Candidates are advised to check the latest scholarship notifications on the official NSP portal and the Kerala State Scholarship portal for updated amounts and deadlines.

KMCT MD Psychiatry FAQs

Ques. What is the scope of MD Psychiatry in India, and why is it a good career choice?

Ans. India has a massive treatment gap in mental health, with only about 0.3 psychiatrists per 1 lakh population against the WHO recommended 3 per 1 lakh. This means there is an acute shortage of psychiatrists across the country. MD Psychiatry graduates have excellent career prospects in hospitals, private practice, academic institutions, and NGOs working in mental health. The National Mental Health Programme and increasing awareness of mental health issues are further driving demand.

Ques. What is the seat intake for MD Psychiatry at KMCT Medical College?

Ans. KMCT Medical College has 7 seats for MD Psychiatry (as per NMC LoP for AY 2026-27). Of these, 50% (approximately 3-4 seats) are filled through MCC All India Quota counselling and the remaining 50% through CEE Kerala State Quota counselling.

Ques. What clinical exposure will MD Psychiatry students get at KMCT?

Ans. KMCT Hospital has a dedicated Psychiatry department with inpatient and outpatient facilities. Students get exposure to general psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, consultation-liaison psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, and psychotherapy. The department handles a wide range of psychiatric conditions including schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Ques. Can MD Psychiatry graduates from KMCT pursue super-specialisation (DM)?

Ans. Yes. After completing MD Psychiatry, graduates are eligible to appear for NEET SS to pursue DM in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. They can also pursue fellowships in addiction psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, and other sub-specialties.

Ques. Can a candidate from outside Kerala get admission to MD Psychiatry at KMCT through NEET PG?

Ans. Yes. 50% of MD/MS seats at KMCT are under the All India Quota and are filled through MCC counselling. Candidates from any state who qualify NEET PG can participate in MCC counselling and get allotted to KMCT. The remaining 50% seats are filled through CEE Kerala counselling, which is primarily for Kerala domicile candidates.

Ques. What is the total fee for MD Psychiatry at KMCT, and are there any additional charges?

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year MD Psychiatry programme (management quota) is Rs. 57,95,292 as per the AY 2026-27 fee structure (Tuition Fee: Rs. 18,49,748/year + Special Fee: Rs. 82,016/year). Hostel charges are separate and optional. The fee for the 2026 batch may be revised as per the Kerala government's fee fixation order; candidates should confirm the latest fees at the time of admission from the college directly.

KMCT Kozhikode M.D Psychiatry: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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