Admission to the MBBS program at Govt T D Medical College Alappuzha is based on the NEET exam, held annually in May. With over 10 lakh candidates, only about 1% gain entry into government medical colleges. The college has 150 seats, with 15% reserved for the All India Quota. Formerly, admission was via the KEAM exam, but now NEET is the sole criterion. Students need to rank between 1 and 1000 for government seats.
The annual fee is Rs. 25,000, totaling approximately Rs. 1 lakh for the four-year course, with an admission fee of Rs. 1,000 and additional first-year charges of Rs. 66,900, followed by Rs. 41,000 yearly thereafter. Scholarships are available, potentially easing the financial burden. The internship year includes a monthly stipend ranging from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 28,000. Graduates often pursue further studies, with postgraduate stipends between Rs. 30,000 and Rs.
70,000. The college provides a comprehensive educational experience with a focus on clinical training. The fee structure is notably affordable compared to private colleges, which charge about Rs. 5.5 lakhs. Hostel and mess fees apply, with hostel costs around Rs. 6,000 annually, and mess fees between Rs. 3,500 to Rs. 4,000 monthly. The course spans 5.5 years, including a final year of internship. Scholarships from government schemes like PMSS, MOMA, and e-grantz support eligible students.
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