DNB Colleges in Kerala 2026: Fees, Admission, Ranking, Cutoff, Placements

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Content Curator | Updated on - Jan 19, 2026

DNB is offered at 7 colleges in Kerala. These include 7 Private colleges, Additionally, 5 of these colleges are approved by MCI , 1 by NBE. Some of the best DNB Colleges in Kerala include Amala Institute of Medical Sciences Thrissur, Kannur Medical College Anjarakandy, Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre Thiruvalla, Sree Gokulam Medical College and Research Foundation Thiruvananthapuram, Ananthapuri Hospitals and Research Institute Thiruvananthapuram. The course fees at top DNB colleges in Kerala ranges between INR 3.75 Lakhs to INR 58.28 Lakhs based on the college.

The most popular specializations for DNB includes Emergency Medicine, Gastroenterology, General, Neurology, Pediatrics. DNB Admission in Kerala is primarily based on NEET SS. However, the universities also accept NEET PG.

Top DNB Colleges in Kerala 2026  with Fees

Out of the total 7 colleges, the best DNB college in Kerala is Amala Institute of Medical Sciences Thrissur. It offers DNB as a full-time on-campus program with a total fee of INR 55.49 Lakhs.

You can check the top DNB colleges in Kerala with fees in the table below.

Table of Content

  1. Top DNB Colleges in Kerala based on Rankings
  2. Top DNB Colleges in Kerala City-wise
  3. Top DNB Private Colleges in Kerala
  4. NAAC Accredited Top DNB Colleges in Kerala
  5. Top DNB Colleges in Kerala with Low Fees
  6. Top DNB Colleges in Kerala: Admission
  7. Top Specialisations offered by DNB Colleges in Kerala

Top DNB Colleges in Kerala based on Rankings

College Ranking
Amala Institute of Medical Sciences Thrissur Ranking
127 out of 500 in India in (Collegedunia.com)
86 out of 113 in India in 2024 (IIRF)
79 out of 100 in India in 2023 (IIRF)

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Top DNB Colleges in Kerala City-wise

Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, Kannur, Thrissur, Thalasery, are the most preferred cities among students looking for DNB colleges in Kerala due to their top universities/ colleges. In the section below, candidates can check top DNB colleges in Kerala city-wise.

City Number of Colleges College List
Thiruvananthapuram 2 DNB Colleges in Thiruvananthapuram
Ernakulam 1 DNB Colleges in Ernakulam
Kannur 1 DNB Colleges in Kannur
Thrissur 1 DNB Colleges in Thrissur
Thalasery 1 DNB Colleges in Thalasery

Top DNB Colleges in Thiruvananthapuram

The best DNB college in Thiruvananthapuram is Sree Gokulam Medical College and Research Foundation Thiruvananthapuram. Candidates need to pay INR 52.47 Lakhs for the entire course duration.

College Name Locality Course Fees (INR)
Sree Gokulam Medical College and Research Foundation Thiruvananthapuram Karinchathi Road, Venjaramoodu 52.47 Lakhs
Ananthapuri Hospitals and Research Institute Thiruvananthapuram Chacka, NH Bypass 3.75 Lakhs

Top DNB Colleges in Ernakulam

The best DNB college in Ernakulam is Little Flower Institute of Medical Science & Research Centre Angamaly.

College Name Locality Course Fees (INR)
Little Flower Institute of Medical Science & Research Centre Angamaly Little Flower Hospital Campus, Angamaly -

Top DNB Colleges in Kannur

The best DNB college in Kannur is Kannur Medical College Anjarakandy.

College Name Locality Course Fees (INR)
Kannur Medical College Anjarakandy Anjarakandy Integrated Campus -

Top DNB Colleges in Thrissur

The best DNB college in Thrissur is Amala Institute of Medical Sciences Thrissur. Candidates need to pay INR 55.49 Lakhs for the entire course duration.

College Name Locality Course Fees (INR)
Amala Institute of Medical Sciences Thrissur Amala Nagar P. O, Thrissur 55.49 Lakhs

Top DNB Colleges in Thalasery

The best DNB college in Thalasery is Malabar Cancer Centre Thalasery. Candidates need to pay INR 7.5 Lakhs for the entire course duration.

College Name Locality Course Fees (INR)
Malabar Cancer Centre Thalasery Moozhikkara (P.O), Thalassery, Kannur District 7.5 Lakhs

Top DNB Private Colleges in Kerala

There are over 7 DNB private colleges in Kerala. Some of the top DNB private colleges in Kerala include Amala Institute of Medical Sciences Thrissur, Kannur Medical College Anjarakandy, Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre Thiruvalla, . Below are some of the top DNB private colleges in Kerala with their average fees.

College Name City Course Fees (INR) Admission
Amala Institute of Medical Sciences Thrissur Thrissur 55.49 Lakhs Amala Institute of Medical Sciences Thrissur Admission
Kannur Medical College Anjarakandy Kannur - Kannur Medical College Anjarakandy Admission
Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre Thiruvalla Thiruvalla 58.28 Lakhs -
Sree Gokulam Medical College and Research Foundation Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram 52.47 Lakhs Sree Gokulam Medical College and Research Foundation Thiruvananthapuram Admission
Ananthapuri Hospitals and Research Institute Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram 3.75 Lakhs -
Little Flower Institute of Medical Science & Research Centre Angamaly Ernakulam - -
Malabar Cancer Centre Thalasery Thalasery 7.5 Lakhs -

NAAC Accredited Top DNB Colleges in Kerala

NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) uses a letter-based grading system namely, A++, A+, A, B++, B+, B, and C to categorize institutions based on their performance. The accreditation signals the quality and standards of an institution helping students make informed decisions while looking for DNB admissions in Kerala.

The table below lists top DNB Colleges in Kerala with NAAC grades:

Top DNB Colleges in Kerala with Low Fees

Several DNB colleges in Kerala offer admissions with relatively low fees. These institutes include Ananthapuri Hospitals and Research Institute Thiruvananthapuram, Malabar Cancer Centre Thalasery, Sree Gokulam Medical College and Research Foundation Thiruvananthapuram, .

  • The course fee at Ananthapuri Hospitals and Research Institute Thiruvananthapuram is INR 3.75 Lakhs for the entire course duration.
  • The course fee at Malabar Cancer Centre Thalasery is INR 7.5 Lakhs.

Check the list of DNB colleges in Kerala with Low Fees

Top DNB Colleges in Kerala Admission

Most DNB colleges in Kerala accept NEET SS for admissions. Other popular exams/ counselling conducted for DNB admission include NEET PG. The following tables show the number of colleges accepting the exam/ counselling for admission.

Exam Name Number of Colleges Dates College List
NEET SS 3
Registration (4 September - 24 Oct )
College List
NEET PG 2
Exam (3 August )
College List

Top DNB Colleges in Kerala accepting NEET SS

College Name City Course Fees (INR) Cutoff
Amala Institute of Medical Sciences Thrissur Thrissur 55.49 Lakhs Amala Institute of Medical Sciences Thrissur Cutoff
Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre Thiruvalla Thiruvalla 58.28 Lakhs Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre Thiruvalla Cutoff
Ananthapuri Hospitals and Research Institute Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram 3.75 Lakhs Ananthapuri Hospitals and Research Institute Thiruvananthapuram Cutoff

Top DNB Colleges in Kerala accepting NEET PG

College Name City Course Fees (INR) Cutoff
Amala Institute of Medical Sciences Thrissur Thrissur 55.49 Lakhs Amala Institute of Medical Sciences Thrissur Cutoff
Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre Thiruvalla Thiruvalla 58.28 Lakhs Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre Thiruvalla Cutoff

Top Specialisations offered by DNB Colleges in Kerala

Emergency Medicine is the most preferred field of study by students looking for DNB Colleges in Kerala. Over 3 colleges offer DNB Emergency Medicine in Kerala. Some of the other popular fields in DNB opted by students include: Gastroenterology, General, Neurology, Pediatrics,

Specialization Count of Colleges College List
Emergency Medicine 3 Check Here
Gastroenterology 3 Check Here
General 3 Check Here
Neurology 3 Check Here
Pediatrics 3 Check Here

Top DNB Emergency Medicine Colleges in Kerala

Top DNB Gastroenterology Colleges in Kerala

Top DNB General Colleges in Kerala

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#1

Amala Institute of Medical Sciences - [AIMS], Thrissur

Thrissur, Kerala |MCI, NBE Approved
CD Score: 853/2000
NAAC A
55,49,244DNB Neurology- Total Fees-- 3.7 / 5 Based on 13 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#124th/632 in India for Medical 2025
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#2
CD Score: 526/2000
2,25,000DNB Orthopeadics- Total Fees-- 4 / 5 Based on 23 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#510th/632 in India for Medical 2025
#3

MES Medical College and Hospital, Malappuram

Malappuram, Kerala |MCI Approved
CD Score: 522/2000
--DNB Neuro Surgery-- 3.6 / 5 Based on 9 User
Reviews
Best in Placements
#522th/632 in India for Medical 2025
#4
CD Score: 520/2000
58,27,500DNB Gastroenterology- Total Fees-- 3.9 / 5 Based on 14 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#528th/632 in India for Medical 2025
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#5
CD Score: 511/2000
52,47,018DNB Gastroenterology- Total Fees-- 4.2 / 5 Based on 33 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#559th/632 in India for Medical 2025
#6
CD Score: 507/2000
--DNB Emergency Medicine-- 4 / 5 Based on 11 User
Reviews
#580th/632 in India for Medical 2025
#7
CD Score: 501/2000
--DNB Gastroenterology-- 4.2 / 5 Based on 2 User
Reviews
#628th/632 in India for Medical 2025
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#8
3,75,000DNB Anesthesia- Total Fees-- 4.9 / 5 Based on 2 User
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#9

Regional Cancer Centre - [RCC], Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |MCI Approved
--DNB Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion-- 3.9 / 5 Based on 2 User
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#10
--DNB General Medicine-- 3 / 5 Based on 1 User
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#11
7,50,000DNB Pathology- Total Fees------