Government Medical College, Palakkad

About

For establishing the sanctioned medical college, the district administration located an unutilized site in the District of Palakkad. This District has the largest population of the Scheduled communities and there is currently no Government medical college in this district. For expediting the process, the Special Officer had filed an application before the Medical Council of India.

INTRODUCTION The Human Development Index in the country rose by 21% in 2011. Kerala is placed on top of the Index for achieving the highest literacy rate, quality health services and consumption expenditure of people. Delhi, Himachal and Goa are placed at 2nd, 3rd and 4th position. The Education Index of Kerala is 0.92 and The Health Care Index is 0.8. It is said good governance and social mobilization by the State Government is reflected by the fact that the members belonging to the Scheduled Caste and backward communities in Kerala are better off than the general population of many states such as Bihar, Chattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh in terms of various health outcome indicators.

The Government has agreed to sanction the required funds from the Schedules Caste Component Planned (SCP) Funds. The project is envisaged as a residential integrated educational institution for health care sciences. This will also have in- house facilities to meet all the basic needs of the residents. The proposal is to go for an environmental friendly green building with maximum energy sourced from renewable energy sources such as solar and wind. This institution will set a trend in health care education for others to follow in future.

Some Highlights of Government Medical College, Palakkad

College Name	Government Medical College, Palakkad
Also Known As	GMC, Palakkad
Established Year	2014
Location	Palakkad
Institute Type	Gov Medical Institute
Accreditation & Recognition	DCI, NMC
Courses	30 Courses
Exam	NEETUG , PG, MDS
Campus Size	50 acres
Website	https://www.gmcpalakkad.in/

Why Choose Government Medical College, Palakkad ?

• It provides a government-college setting, which means more regulated fees compared to many private colleges.
• Since Palakkad earlier did not have a government medical college, this fills a local-need gap, especially for students from that district or nearby areas.
• Good clinical and departmental exposure: it has pre-clinical, para-clinical, and clinical departments covering the major medical disciplines.
• Because it is relatively newer, infrastructure tends to be more modern / planned. Also lower student intake (so teacher-student ratio can be favourable).

Vision & Mission of Government Medical College, Palakkad

Vision

To build a center of excellence for the education and development of the next generation of physicians and scientists , to develop a holistic approach in the management of patients , to integrate traditional and new knowledge in the field of health care to foster research and innovation , to provide compassionate clinical care of the highest quality at the lowest possible cost.

Mission

To improve the quality and health of the lives of the communities we serve through dedication, understanding, discovery and healing and develop evidence based treatment stratergies most suited for our nation.

M.B.B.S - Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 5 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 1.0 L

Eligibility: 12th Pass/ NEET

Salary Package: ₹ 4.0 LPA To ₹ 10 LPA

Area of Employment: Universities & Colleges Hospitals Healthcare Centers Dialysis Clinics Training Centers Laboratories

M.D - Anesthesiology

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 1.0 L

Eligibility: NEET PG

Salary Package: INR 3.3 To 500000 LPA

Area of Employment: Nurse anesthetist Medical assistant Surgical coordinator Anesthesia technician Surgical assistant Surgical manager Anesthesiologist

M.D - Paediatrics

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 1.0 L

Eligibility: NEET PG

Salary Package: INR 3.3 To 500000 LPA

Area of Employment: Pediatrician Pediatric Surgeon Neonatologist Critical Care Pediatrician Pediatric Intensivist Pediatric Cardiologist Pediatric Endocrinologist Pediatric Orthopedist Pediatric Endocrinologist

M.D - Pathology

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 1.0 L

Eligibility: NEET PG

Salary Package: ₹ 4.0 LPA To ₹ 30 LPA

Area of Employment: A Pathologist is a medical professional specializing in researching, diagnosing, and treating diseases. They analyze bodily fluids and tissue samples, perform laboratory tests, and provide pathology r

M.D - Emergency Medicine

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 1.0 L

Eligibility: NEET PG

Salary Package: INR 6- 10 LPA

Area of Employment: clinical investigator, clinical research physician, surgery coder, technology specialist, strategy manager, quality analys

M.D - Pharmacology

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 1.0 L

Eligibility: NEET PG

Salary Package: INR 6- 11LPA

Area of Employment: medical pharmacologist are in academics (as teaching-research faculty positions), pharmaceutical industry (as medical science liaison/ medical advisors), clinical research organization (as clinical in

M.D - Psychiatry

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 1.0 L

Eligibility: NEET PG

Salary Package: ₹ 4.0 LPA To ₹ 30 LPA

Area of Employment: Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. Forensic Psychiatrist. Clinical Psychiatrist. Staff Psychiatrist. Prison Psychiatrist. Behavioural Specialist. Neuropsychiatrist.

M.D - Forensic Medicine

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 1.0 L

Eligibility: NEET PG

Salary Package: INR 6- 12LPA

Area of Employment: forensic scientists, criminologists, research assistants, investigators in the public and private investigation agencies like CBI, AIIMS, Police,

M.D - Anatomy

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 1.0 L

Eligibility: NEET PG

Salary Package: ₹ 3 LPA To ₹ 15 LPA

Area of Employment: Graduates with an MD in Anatomy can pursue a variety of careers, including: Anatomy Lecturer: Teaching anatomy at medical colleges and universities. Research Scientist: Conducting research in academic or clinical settings. Medical Coder: Utilizing anatomical knowledge for coding healthcare claims.

M.D - Biochemistry

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 1.0 L

Eligibility: NEET PG

Salary Package: ₹ 3 LPA To ₹ 15 LPA

Area of Employment: Academic researcher, Analytical chemist, Biomedical scientist, Biotechnologist, Clinical research associate,Clinical scientist, biochemistry, Forensic scientist, Medicinal chemist, Nanotechnologist, Pharmacologist, Physician associate, Research scientist (life sciences), Scientific laboratory technician

M.D - Orthopaedics

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 1.0 L

Eligibility: NEET PG

Salary Package: ₹ 3 LPA To ₹ 10 LPA

Area of Employment: Graduates with an M.D. in Orthopaedics have a wide range of employment opportunities, primarily in healthcare settings but also in academia and research. The increasing number of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, especially with an aging population, ensures a strong and growing demand for orthopaedic specialists.

M.D - General Medicine

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 1.0 L

Eligibility: NEET PG

Salary Package: ₹ 4.0 LPA To ₹ 5.0 LPA

Area of Employment: health centers, hospitals, Laboratories, research centers, nursing homes and polyclinics. Many graduates also opt to open their own private practice

M.D - ENT

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 1.0 L

Eligibility: NEET PG

Salary Package: ₹ 3 LPA To ₹ 10 LPA

Area of Employment: An MD in Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), also known as an otolaryngologist, offers diverse employment in clinical settings (hospitals, private practice, and solo clinics), academia (teaching and research), and subspecialties like pediatric ENT, neurotology, and head and neck oncology. Beyond clinical care, opportunities exist in healthcare administration or even roles in medical technology sales related to ENT devices.

M.D - Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 1.0 L

Eligibility: NEET PG

Salary Package: ₹ 3 LPA To ₹ 10 LPA

Area of Employment: An MD in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (OB/GYN) opens employment opportunities in various settings, including public and private hospitals, clinics, universities, research centers, and private practice. Graduates can work as general OB/GYNs, obstetricians, gynecologists, or pursue specialized roles as IVF specialists, gynecological oncologists, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, or minimally invasive surgeons

M.S - Anatomy

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 1.0 L

Eligibility: NEET PG

Salary Package: INR 1 lakh To 50 lakh

Area of Employment: Medical scientist Anatomy and physiology instructor Researcher Medical consultant Anatomy professor Lecturer/assistant professor

M.S - Anaesthesia

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 1.0 L

Eligibility: NEET PG

Salary Package: INR 1 lakh To 35 lakh

Area of Employment: Medical Consultant Anesthesiologist Technician Intensivist Anaesthetic fellow Anaesthetist Associate Consultant Cardiac anesthesia Clinical fellow in anaesthesia

M.S - Ophthalmology

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 1.0 L

Eligibility: NEET PG

Salary Package: ₹ 3 LPA To ₹ 15 LPA

Area of Employment: Ophthalmologist: Providing medical and surgical eye care in hospitals, private clinics, or community health centers. Specialized Clinics: Working in specialized eye clinics focusing on areas such as pediatric ophthalmology, glaucoma, or retinal diseases.

M.S - Pathology

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 1.0 L

Eligibility: NEET PG

Salary Package: ₹ 3 LPA To ₹ 10 LPA

Area of Employment: MS in Pathology, graduates can find employment in clinical settings like hospitals and diagnostic laboratories, pursue research in academic institutions or biotech firms, or work in forensic science. Employment opportunities are available in both the public and private sectors.

M.S - ENT

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 1.0 L

Eligibility: NEET PG

Salary Package: INR 10To 40 LPA

Area of Employment: Chief Surgeon Medical Scientist Research Assistant Otolaryngologist ENT Assistant ENT Specialist General ENT Consultant Senior Data Analyst Otolaryngologist Senior OPT

M.S - General Surgery

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 1.0 L

Eligibility: NEET PG

Salary Package: INR 8 LPA and To 35 LPA

Area of Employment: Pediatric Surgeon Upper Gastro-Intestinal Surgeon Urological Surgeon Vascular Surgeon Resident (General Surgery) Cardiothoracic Surgeon Endocrine Surgeon

Admission Procedure

Goverment Medical College Palakkad Courses are offered at UG, Doctorate level. There are 4 courses offered at Goverment Medical College Palakkad. The courses are offered disciplines like Medical, Dental. Goverment Medical College Palakkad courses includes MBBS, M.D, BDS. Popular courses at Goverment Medical College Palakkad are MBBS, M.D, BDS.

Admission Criteria

Course Name	Eligibility Criteria	Entrance Exam/Admission Bas
M.B.B.S	12th Pass	Merit Based (50%) / NEET UG
M.D	M.B.B.S	Merit Based (70%) / NEET PG
M.S	M.B.B.S	Merit Based (70%) / NEET PG
BDS	12th Pass	Merit Based (50%)

MBBS Admission

For admission to MBBS program at Goverment Medical College Palakkad, candidates must have 10+2 with 50% + NEET. There are 100 seats for MBBS at Goverment Medical College Palakkad.

Eligibility

MBBS is 5 years program. The Fees for MBBS is ₹ 1.16 Lakhs. The eligibility criteria for MBBS is 10+2 with 50% + NEET.
M.D is 3 years program. The Fees for M.D is ₹ 4.56 Lakhs. The eligibility criteria for M.D is MBBS.
BDS is 4 years program. The Fees for BDS is ₹ 83,360. The eligibility criteria for BDS is 10+2.

Placement / Internship

As per NMC guidelines, every MBBS student must undergo a one-year compulsory rotating internship at the attached teaching hospital.
Interns receive a monthly stipend (approximately ₹25,000–₹30,000) from the Kerala government.
Post completion, students can pursue postgraduate studies, government medical officer posts, or research.
Many graduates are recruited in Kerala Health Services, AIIMS, Armed Forces, or abroad after qualifying relevant exams.

Scholarships

Multiple government and state scholarships are available for deserving and economically weaker students.
Examples include:
- Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for college and university students.
- E-Grantz Scholarships (Kerala Govt) for SC/ST/OBC and financially weaker students.
- Minority Scholarships for eligible categories.
Fee waivers or financial assistance can be availed based on academic merit and income status.

Facilities Offered @ Government Medical College, Palakkad

Government Medical College, Palakkad provides a balanced environment combining academics, clinical exposure, and personal development.The campus is equipped with essential infrastructure like academic buildings, lecture halls, laboratories, library, hostel accommodation, cafeteria, sports area, and medical facilities.The college has a well-maintained cafeteria and student mess providing nutritious and hygienic food.Separate mess arrangements exist for hostel students, offering both vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals.The college is located about 5 km from Palakkad Railway Station and near National Highway 544, making it easily reachable.Public transportation such as buses, taxis, and auto-rickshaws are readily available, The Central Library of GMC Palakkad is spacious and well-equipped with medical textbooks, journals, reference books, and e-resources.GMC Palakkad encourages physical fitness and recreation through a variety of indoor and outdoor sports facilities.The campus has grounds for football, cricket, volleyball, and badminton courts, along with indoor games like table tennis and carrom.

Library

The Central Library of GMC Palakkad is spacious and well-equipped with medical textbooks, journals, reference books, and e-resources.
Separate reading halls for students and faculty are provided.
The library offers Wi-Fi, computer terminals, and digital learning access.

Cafe

The college has a well-maintained cafeteria and student mess providing nutritious and hygienic food.
Separate mess arrangements exist for hostel students, offering both vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals.

Gymnasium

A gymnasium and fitness area are also available for students and staff.

Sports

GMC Palakkad encourages physical fitness and recreation through a variety of indoor and outdoor sports facilities.
The campus has grounds for football, cricket, volleyball, and badminton courts, along with indoor games like table tennis and carrom.

Transport

The college is located about 5 km from Palakkad Railway Station and near National Highway 544, making it easily reachable.

Placement Cell

As per NMC guidelines, every MBBS student must undergo a one-year compulsory rotating internship at the attached teaching hospital.

Hospital

Medical Facilities

Laboratories

Hostel

Transport

The college is located about 5 km from Palakkad Railway Station and near National Highway 544, making it easily reachable.
Public transportation such as buses, taxis, and auto-rickshaws are readily available.
For hospital postings or community visits, college buses are arranged for students and staff.
The nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport, approximately 60 km away.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Government Medical College, Palakkad