Kerala MBBS Admission 2025: Eligibility, Admission Process, Counselling, Important Dates, Top Colleges

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Kerala MBBS Admission 2025 is managed by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE). Admission will be granted based on NEET scores 2025, which the National Testing Agency (NTA). Students who qualify in the NEET appear for the state counselling.

The MBBS course is 5.5 years of undergraduate education and includes a mandatory 1-year internship. To be eligible for admission in Kerala, candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as subjects, along with a valid NEET score.

Kerala MBBS Counselling Dates 2025

Below is the table of an organised timeline of all essential dates related to registration to round 2 choice filling.

Events Dates
Registration Period February 20- March 10, 2025
Last Date to Submit the Documents March 10, 2025
Reopening of the application form June 18 - 23, 2025
Release of Provisional Merit List July 25, 2025
Round 1 choice filling To be announced
Round 2 To be announced

Kerala MBBS Admission Highlights 2025

This section outlines the key aspects of the Kerala MBBS admission process for 2025, including eligibility, reservation percentage of seats, and the fee structure. These summary points can serve as a quick reference guide for aspirants before accessing the detailed breakdown in the table below.

Details Statistics
Course MBBS
Total no of Colleges 37
Exam Required NEET UG
Number of Private Colleges 24
Number of Govt Colleges 13
Eligibility Should have passed in 10+2 with PCB and English, and qualified for NEET 2025
Official site cee.kerala.gov.in
Top Colleges Government Medical College, Kozhikode, Government Medical College, Kottayam, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
Total Fees Range INR 1.05 Lakh (Government Medical College, Kottayam) - INR 1.26 Crore (Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Kochi Campus, Kochi)

Kerala MBBS Application Form 2025

The table displays an organized timeline of all essential dates and times connecting registration to exam day for Kerala NEET-UG 2025.

Events Dates (Tentative)
Registration Period February 20, 2025
Application last date March 12, 2025
Last Date to upload Certificates March 15, 2025
Correction window March - April, 2025
Reopening of Application June 18- 23, 2025

Kerala MBBS Admission Process 2025

The Kerala MBBS Admission 2025 will be coordinated based on NEET 2025 scores via an online process conducted by the CEE through the KEAM portal. First, candidates should register on the official website, complete the application form, and upload all the required documents. There will be a provisional merit list published based on NEET scores. Candidates will then need to attend the college given to them to confirm admission.

Kerala MBBS Admission 2025: Eligibility

To apply for Kerala MBBS Admission 2025, applicants must satisfy the list of eligibility requirements:

  • Students must have completed 10+2 or equivalent with Science stream from a recognized board.
  • Students must have received at least 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (40% for SC/ST candidates and 45% for PwD candidates).
  • Must have cleared NEET 2025 with the minimum required percentile based on the category norms.
  • Must be at least 17 years old on or before December 31, 2025.
  • For 85% of the seats in government colleges and 50% of the seats in a private self-financing college, applicants must either be a native of Kerala or satisfy the domicile/residency clause as defined by CEE.
  • Candidates are also required to upload the relevant certificates (nativity, category, income, etc.) for verification and to prepare a merit list.

Kerala MBBS Admission 2025: Application Fee

The following table allows candidates to view the Kerala MBBS application fee. Applicants who do not fit within the SC/ST categories are regarded as general.

Category Application Fees
General INR 650
SC INR 250
ST NA

Kerala MBBS Admission 2025: Exams Required

  • The only entrance exam required for admission to the MBBS program of Kerala is:
  • National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Undergraduate (NEET UG)

Here’s what to keep in mind:

  • All MBBS aspirants must appear for and qualify for NEET UG 2025, which is conducted by NTA.
  • There are no separate state-level or additional entrance exams (e.g., KEAM) required or accepted for MBBS admission in the state of Kerala
Particulars Details
Exam Name NEET-UG
Conducting Agency National Testing Agency (NTA)
Purpose Entrance for MBBS (and BDS, allied health courses) in Kerala
Acceptance Mandatory for both the 85% state quota and other quotas in Kerala.

Kerala MBBS Admission 2025: Seat Reservation

In Kerala, 85% of MBBS places in government medical colleges are reserved for candidates in the state quota. Of the reserved places, the reservation breakdown within the state quota is based on socially and administratively recognized categories:

Category State Quota Reservation
State Merit (Open) 50%
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) 10%
Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) 30%
Scheduled Caste (SC) 8%
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 2%
Person with Disabilities (PWD) 5% horizontal across all Categories

Kerala MBBS Admission 2025: Documents Required

  • Your NEET score card for 2025 – see how you did on the exam
  • The NEET admit card, basically the official pass for the NEET exam
  • Got a Domicile Certificate showing we're from Kerala
  • Birth Certificate – official record of when you were born.
  • If you're looking to get benefits for the reserved category, you might need a Caste Certificate.
  • The school's official paper that says you've moved on from your old school
  • 10+2 Mark Sheet – Your class 12 exam results.
  • A doctor's note saying you're healthy enough to be physically active.
  • The college's acceptance letter for the allotment.
  • Scanned copy of your digital signature.
  • NCL Certificate (for SEBC/OEC reservations) – Non-Creamy Layer certificate if you're in those categories.
  • Certificate for Special Reservations – like sports or defense, if needed.
  • a self-signed medical note for people with disabilities, where you've put your mark on it.

Top Kerala MBBS College

Below is a compilation of Kerala's top MBBS colleges (2025)— including seat intake and total course fee estimates according to Collegedunia.

College Name Locality Seat Intake Collegedunia Ranking Total Course Fees
Government Medical College, Kozhikode Kozhikode 250 23 INR 1.25 Lakh
Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvanathapuram 200 43 INR 1.04 Lakh
Government Medical College, Kottayam Kottayam - 50 INR 1.34 Lakh
Thrissur Govt. Medical College, Thrissur Thrissur - 64 INR 1.65 Lakh
TDMC, Alappuzha Alappuzha 175 91 INR 1.42 Lakh
Government Medical College, Ernakulam Ernakulam - 117 1.41 Lakh
GMC Manjeri, Malappuram Malappuram 110 123 INR 1.03 Lakh
AIMS, Thrissur Thrissur 100 127 INR 36.72 Lakh
JMMCRI, Thrissur Thrissur - 136 INR 40.8 Lakh

Top MBBS Private Colleges in Kerala

Below is the list of top MBBS private colleges in Kerala, including Collegedunia ranking and total course fees.

College Name Collegedunia Medical Ranking Total Course Fees
Amala Institute of Medical Sciences - [AIMS], Thrissur 127 (India)
9 (Kerala)
INR 40.8 Lakh
Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute - [JMMCRI], Thrissur 136 (India)
10 (Kerala) `
INR 40.8 Lakh
KMCT Medical College, Kozhikode 166 (India)
13 (Kerala)
INR 40.37 Lakh
Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi 400 (India)
17 (Kerala)
INR 1.26 Crore
Karuna Medical College, Chittur 489 (India)
19 (Kerala)
INR 39.39 Lakh
Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College and Hospital - [Dr. SMCSI], Thiruvananthapuram 499(India)
20 (Kerala)
INR 41.51 Lakh
Kannur Medical College - [KMC] Anjarakandy, Kannur 534 (India)
21 (Kerala)
INR 1.13 Lakh
MES Medical College and Hospital, Malappuram 546 (India)
22 (Kerala)
INR 40.8 Lakh
Travancore College of Nursing - [TMC], Kollam 547 (India)
23(Kerala)
INR 57.5 Lakh

Top MBBS Govt Colleges in Kerala

Below is the list of top MBBS Govt colleges in Kerala, including Collegedunia ranking and total course fees.

College Name Collegedunia Medical Ranking Total Course Fees
Government Medical College, Kozhikode 23 (India)
1 (Kerala)
INR 1.52 Lakh
Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram 43 (India)
2 (Kerala)
INR 1.11 Lakh
Government Medical College, Kottayam 50 (India)
3 (Kerala)
INR 1.02 Lakh
Thrissur Govt. Medical College, Thrissur 64 (India)
5 (Kerala)
INR 1.48 Lakh
T.D. Medical College - [TDMC], Alappuzha 91 (India)
6 (Kerala)
INR 1.16 Lakh

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Kerala MBBS Admission 2025: FAQs

Ques. What are the age criteria?

Ans. Candidates must be at least 17 Years of age as of December 31, 2025, to be eligible for MBBS of this academic year.

There is no upper age limit for applying NEET UG examination for MBBS admission

Ques. What’s the last date to apply for Kerala MBBS 2025?

Ans. NEET-UG 2025 Application: This is the national entrance exam for MBBS admissions in India. The application window for NEET-UG 2025 is expected to open in the first week of February 2025 and close in the first week of March 2025. You will apply and pay the fee during this period

Note: Dates are based on previous year trends and are tentative. The official dates for both the NEET-UG 2025 application and the Kerala MBBS admission application will be announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the CEE Kerala, respectively.

Ques. What are the eligibility requirements?

Ans. NEET UG 2025 qualified at required percentile: UR/EWS 50%, UR-PwD 45%, SC/ST/OBC 40%.

  • Education: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotech & English, aggregate PCB 50% (Unreserved), 45% (SEBC), 40% (SC/ST).
  • Age: A minimum of 17 years and a maximum of 25 years as of December 31,2025.
  • Citizenship: Indian / PIO/OCI eligible (no reservations).
  • Nativity categories:

Keralite: domicile or parent in AIS/Defence and currently posted in Kerala.

NK-I: student in Kerala (class 8–12) or parent served 2 years in the Kerala state government.

NK II: students with no connection to Kerala—only eligible for private colleges, management quota/NRI quota.

Ques. Is KEAM needed for MBBS admission in Kerala?

Ans.No, KEAM (Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical Entrance) is not needed (or written) for MBBS admission. The MBBS admission process is entirely based on the NEET UG 2025 marks. However, you must complete the registration process on the KEAM website (CEE Kerala) to be eligible for medical seat allotment

KEAM only applies to engineering and similar programs, it does not apply to NEET.

Ques. What if I miss the first counselling round?

  • Missing Round 1 does not eliminate you. You can still participate in Round 2, or mop-up (stray vacancy) round if eligible and within time limit.
  • You do need to register and pay counselling fee again for the subsequent rounds.
  • It is important to refer to the CEE Kerala schedule for specific dates, and then you will need to follow the process for choice-filling and allotment.

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Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute - [JMMCRI], Thrissur
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Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi
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Azeezia Medical College - [AIMS], Kollam
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Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College and Hospital - [Dr. SMCSI], Thiruvananthapuram
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5 Aug 30 Sept 2026
Ongoing
KMCT Medical College, Kozhikode
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Karuna Medical College, Chittur
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MES Medical College and Hospital, Malappuram
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Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College, Ernakulam
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MES Academy of Medical Sciences - [MESAMS] Malaparamba, Malappuram
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PK DAS Institute of Medical Sciences - [PKDIMS], Ottapalam
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Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Thiruvalla
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Sree Gokulam Medical College and Research Foundation - [SGMCRF], Thiruvananthapuram
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Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences Chalakka - [SNIMS], Ernakulam
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Sree Uthradom Thirunal Academy of Medical Sciences, Trivendrum
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Kerala University of Health Sciences - [KUHS], Thrissur
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Amala Institute of Medical Sciences - [AIMS], Thrissur
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Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS] : 118 answered questions

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Ques. Do students of AIIMS Delhi get opportunity to go to US UK during MBBS?

● Top Answer By Yogesh Choudhary on 30 Apr 26

Ans. yes, AIIMS Delhi students do get opportunities to go to US/UK during MBBS — but the reality is a bit more complicated than it sounds. ICMR research grants: if you do solid research and get it approved by ICMR, the trip is fully funded. this is the best route. but you need actual research output, not just applying randomly Self-funded electives: Oxford, Hopkins, Harvard all have elective programs open to AIIMS students. most students who go this route pay out of pocket. AIIMS administration actually discourages it since it means missing classes, but students manage it during vacations or by getting internship extended later Formal exchange programs: AIIMS has MoUs with Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Yale, Oxford. spots are limited and selection is competitive — academic performance and research experience matter a lot real talk — most AIIMS students are genuinely too busy during MBBS to go abroad. the ones who do are usually research-oriented or from very well-off families who can self-fund. if you're planning post-MBBS though, AIIMS is a great launchpad for USMLE (US medical licensing) and UK PLAB prep — the brand carries serious weight internationally.Read more
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Ques. Which is better for an MBBS course, KMC Manipal or Mangalore?

● Top Answer By Anjana Yadav on 30 Apr 26

Ans. both KMC Manipal and KMC Mangalore are part of the same Manipal group, but they're different campuses with real differences worth knowing: KMC Manipal (Kasturba Medical College, Manipal): older and more established (est. 1953), stronger brand recognition nationally and internationally large campus, Manipal town has a full student ecosystem with multiple colleges more competitive cutoff — general category NEET cutoff ~600+ better research infrastructure, more publications and funded projects KMC Mangalore (Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore): also a strong college, affiliated to Manipal Academy of Higher Education city location in Mangalore — excellent hospital (AJ Institute + Wenlock govt hospital nearby), good clinical variety slightly lower cutoff than KMC Manipal — more accessible option smaller campus feel compared to Manipal, but genuine advantages of a city location for pure brand and research, KMC Manipal wins. for clinical exposure in a city setting with slightly easier admission, KMC Mangalore is a very respectable choice. if you're getting KMC Manipal — take it. if you're choosing between KMC Mangalore and other unknown private colleges, go Mangalore without second thought.Read more
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Ques. How much marks should I score in the AIIMS entrance exam to secure an MBBS seat in AIIMS Delhi??

● Top Answer By Amala Samuel on 30 Apr 26

Ans. AIIMS Delhi no longer has a separate entrance exam — it joined the NEET system in 2020. so admission to AIIMS Delhi is through NEET UG marks only . to get AIIMS Delhi (MBBS), you need to be among the top ~50-100 NEET rankers nationally (general category). in practice that means: NEET score: 715-720 out of 720 (general category, recent trends) NEET rank: approximately AIR 1-100 for general category AIIMS Delhi closing rank for general typically falls between rank 1-50 this is the most competitive MBBS seat in India. getting even 700 in NEET would not guarantee AIIMS Delhi for general category. for the newer AIIMS institutions (AIIMS Bhopal, Patna, Jodhpur, Rishikesh, Bhubaneswar, etc.): NEET rank ~100-1000 for general category gets you into one of these these are also excellent government medical colleges, world-class in terms of government funding focus on maximizing your NEET score. 700+ keeps your options open for all AIIMS campuses.Read more
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Ques. Are only Christians allowed in CMC Vellore for MBBS?

● Top Answer By Hema Pilli on 28 Apr 26

Ans. No, Christians are not the only ones allowed at CMC Vellore for MBBS. This is one of the most common misconceptions about the college. CMC Vellore does have a unique admission system, but it's not exclusively for Christians: Christian sponsored seats: ~53-55% of MBBS seats are reserved for Christian candidates sponsored by registered church bodies/Christian organisations. These candidates need a church sponsorship letter. Open/All India seats: The remaining ~45-47% seats are open to candidates of all religions via NEET merit. These are highly competitive — CMC open category NEET cutoff is typically 650+ marks. so there are TWO different tracks at CMC: Christian track — lower NEET cutoff (since competition is within Christians only), requires church sponsorship Open track — very high NEET cutoff, no religion requirement CMC Vellore is a Christian minority institution (run by the Christian Medical College & Hospital Society) so the Christian seat reservation is legally protected. but they have never been exclusively for Christians. some of India's finest doctors from all backgrounds have graduated from CMC. if you score 650+ NEET, you can apply for the open merit seats regardless of religion.Read more
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Ques. How are the placements for Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS] at CMC Vellore?

● Top Answer By Mathew raj kamal on 07 Nov 24

Ans. The students in their internship will get around 35000 per month excluding their mess fees, they have the option to opt out of the mess. And once they finish their internship they had to do two years bond in places where the colleges allot them and the salary for those two years will be decided by the place the person goes and itll be definitely more than what they get during internship.Read more
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Ques. What is the admission process at M.B.B.S. CMC Vellore?

● Top Answer By Mathew raj kamal on 07 Nov 24

Ans. I chose this college because this is one of the best colleges in the world and this college got the second ranking in the NIRF ranking in India . And my parents wanted me to join a college which brings out the best of me and it sure does.Read more
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Ques. What is the fees for M.B.B.S. in CMC Vellore?

● Top Answer By Mathew raj kamal on 07 Nov 24

Ans. The tuition fee including travels and others will be around 30000 to 50000 depends on the clinical year the person gets into. The college provides scholarship for certain applicable students and the amount will be around 60000 per year which will cober the hostel fee tooRead more
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Ques. How is the course curriculum of Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS] in CMC Vellore?

● Top Answer By Mathew raj kamal on 07 Nov 24

Ans. The curriculum is well planned for every year students , there wont be any clash in the academics between senior batches and the fresher batches. Everything is scheduled properly. And the patients we see here in the hospital is very high in number , which helps us to learn a lot than other colleges where where even a normal cases in CMC would be a rarer casesRead more
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Ques. How are the placements for Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS] at JIPMER?

● Top Answer By Tayyab Aman on 15 Nov 21

Ans. Several students get placed in JIPMER itself after their MD specialisations. MBBS is a basic qualification for a doctor. So a major portion of students go for post graduation. After that job offers are more.Read more
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Ques. What is the admission process at M.B.B.S. JIPMER?

● Top Answer By Anonymous on 28 Dec 24

Ans. Because the teaching is very good. And the practical gain of knowledge is very much in this institute. And the faculties are well experienced ones and the knowledge gaining from them is very helpful for our careerRead more
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