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The Doctorate of Medicine [MD] in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) 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 3 seats and is conducted in full-time on-campus mode. MD PMR is a specialisation focused on the diagnosis and non-surgical management of musculoskeletal, neurological, and other disabling conditions, with the goal of restoring function and improving quality of life. 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 burden of disability, stroke, spinal cord injuries, and musculoskeletal disorders in India.

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 PMR at KMCT was approved by NMC/MARB with 3 seats for AY 2026-27, vide Letter of Permission dated 06 December 2026.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is a clinical specialisation that bridges medicine and allied health, focusing on restoring function in patients with physical disabilities.
KMCT Hospital provides clinical exposure in rehabilitation of stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, musculoskeletal disorders, and post-surgical rehabilitation.
PG students are entitled to a monthly stipend equivalent to that of government medical college PG students in Kerala, as mandated by NMC regulations.
MD PMR graduates have career opportunities in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, sports medicine, academic institutions, and disability assessment boards.

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27 Mar, 2026 KMCT Kozhikode CU-CET 2026 registrations is open @admission.uoc.ac.in for M.D Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation admission. Register by Apr 16, 2026. CU-CET 2026 will be held on May 14, 15, & 16, 2026 (Tentative). Check details.

KMCT MD PMR Fees

The MD Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 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.394/2026/H&FWD dated 09-11-2026) for self-financing colleges for the 2026 batch; candidates should verify the latest applicable fees at the time of admission.

KMCT MD PMR Admission 2026

Admission to MD Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at KMCT Medical College is conducted through two channels: 50% of seats (1-2 seats) are filled through MCC NEET PG All India Quota counselling, and the remaining 50% (1-2 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.

KMCT MD PMR 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 PMR 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 PMR 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 Kozhikode M.D Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Ranking

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#160 out of 632 in India 2025

#13th in Kerala

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KMCT MD PMR FAQs

Ques. What is MD Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and what does a physiatrist do?

Ans. MD Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR), also known as physiatry, is a clinical specialisation focused on diagnosing and treating conditions that affect a person's ability to function. A physiatrist manages patients with stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, musculoskeletal disorders, sports injuries, and post-surgical rehabilitation, using non-surgical approaches including physical therapy, occupational therapy, orthotics, and prosthetics.

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

Ans. KMCT Medical College offers 3 seats for MD Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, approved by NMC/MARB vide Letter of Permission dated 06 December 2026. Of these, 50% (1-2 seats) are filled through MCC All India Quota counselling and the remaining 50% through CEE Kerala State Quota counselling.

Ques. What career opportunities are available after MD PMR?

Ans. MD PMR graduates can work as physiatrists in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, sports medicine clinics, and academic medical colleges. There is also growing demand in disability assessment boards, insurance companies, and corporate wellness programmes. With India's ageing population and increasing burden of neurological and musculoskeletal disorders, the demand for physiatrists is expected to grow significantly.

Ques. Can a candidate from outside Kerala get admission to MD PMR 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 PMR at KMCT, and are there any additional charges?

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year MD PMR 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.

Ques. Is MD PMR a good option for MBBS graduates who do not want to pursue surgery?

Ans. Yes, MD PMR is an excellent option for MBBS graduates interested in a clinical specialisation that does not involve surgery. It offers a good work-life balance compared to surgical specialties, while still providing meaningful patient care. The specialisation is also relatively less competitive in NEET PG compared to branches like General Medicine or Paediatrics, making it accessible to a wider range of candidates.