Government Medical College, Kannur

About

The campus is located at the western tip of the Malabar Cost, Kannur Dist, State of Kerala, bordering with Karnataka-Kerala High way, MAHE (districts of Pondicherry State), Kasaragod and Wayanad and is in close proximity of major cities of Kannur, Talasseri, Koothuparamba, and Mahe. The campus spans an area of 218 Acres of single piece of Lush green single plot of contiguous landed property at Anjarakandi, Kannur Dist. located just 10 km from the upcoming Kannur Airport, 15 km each from two Railway stations/ major cities of Talasseri & Kannur and is serviced by all forms of Public Transport. A Fresh water River is flows through the main campus to the east, Kannur Airport to the north-west, highway to the north. This represents the location of the administrative and educational core of the proposed Malabar Institute of Technology at Anjarakandi, Kannur Dist. The history of the proposed fand dates back to 1877, formerly owned by East India Company and is the First registered Landed property in Kerala (See Kerala Government web site for Land Register) with a banglaw built in 1897 is being renovated to its old glory.

Some Highlights of Government Medical College, Kannur

College Name	Government Medical College, Kannur
Also Known As	GMC, Kannur
Established Year	1963
Location	Kannur
Institute Type	Gov Medical Institute
Accreditation & Recognition	DCI, NMC
Courses	30 Courses
Exam	NEET UG , PG, MDS
Campus Size	218 acres
Website	https://gmckannur.edu.in/

Why Choose Government Medical College, Kannur ?

Government Institution: Ensures affordable tuition and transparent admission procedures.
Excellent Clinical Exposure: Attached to a large 1200-bed hospital with a diverse patient base.
Experienced Faculty: Well-qualified professors and medical staff.
Research & Innovation: Promotes academic research and medical projects.
Comprehensive Infrastructure: Modern classrooms, laboratories, and advanced diagnostic facilities.
Student-Centric Facilities: Hostels, sports complex, library, and recreational amenities.
Community Outreach: Active participation in rural health camps and public healthcare initiatives.
Location Advantage: Peaceful environment with easy access from Kannur and nearby towns.

Vison & Mission of Government Medical College, Kannur

Vision

To prepare the students to see beyond geographical limits and belong to a new age of acquisition and application of technology, to meet the challenges of the changing world thereby contributing to the socio- economic welfare of our country. To nurture this Campus into a centre of excellence for technical and professional education and thereby to lead India in quality processes and procedures interwoven with freedom of flexibility in moulding of professionals of superior quality dedicated to the progress and development of humanity and one day produce Nobel Laureates from this very institutions for the benefit of mankind.

Mission

To organize programmes. →To foster understanding, brotherhood and cooperation among students of different ethnic and cultural backgrounds and foreign students. →To instill discipline, hard work and passion in the field of their profession. →To prompt them to contribute to the upliftment of the backward areas. →To sensitise them on their responsibilities towards the society at large to fight social evils. To provide placement opportunities in the field of Medicine, Health Science, Higher Technology and Management. →To undertake Post graduate programmes, Research and fellowship and research works in various fields. →To associate and network with Global institutions/ Universities and professionals for dissemination.

Under Graduate
Post Graduate

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

B.Sc - Medical Laboratory Technology

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 70 K

Eligibility: 12th Pass

Salary Package: ₹ 3.0 LPA To ₹ 6.0 LPA

Area of Employment: product development, marketing, sales, quality assurance, environmental health, and insurance.

B.Pharm - B Pharm Pharmacy

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 4.5 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 70 K

Eligibility: 12th Pass

Salary Package:

Area of Employment:

M.S - General Surgery

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 70 K

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

M.S - Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 70 K

Eligibility: NEET PG

Salary Package: INR 10 lakh To 45 lakh

Area of Employment: Hospitals Polyclinics Healthcare Centers Medical Institutes Government and Private Universities Clinical Laboratories

M.S - ENT

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 70 K

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 - Orthopaedics

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 70 K

Eligibility: NEET PG

Salary Package: INR 10To 60 LPA

Area of Employment: Orthopedic Surgeons Critical Care Medical Consultant Clinical Associate Orthopedic Professor Orthopedic Assistant

M.S - Ophthalmology

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 70 K

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.D - General Medicine

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 70 K

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 - Paediatrics

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 70 K

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 - Anesthesiology

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 70 K

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 - Dermatology

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 70 K

Eligibility: NEET PG

Salary Package:

Area of Employment:

M.D - Radiodiagnosis

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 70 K

Eligibility: NEET PG

Salary Package: ₹ 3.0 LPA To ₹ 10 LPA

Area of Employment: Government and Private Hospitals, Diagnostic Imaging Centers, Multispecialty Clinics, Corporate Healthcare Chains, Tele-radiology Companies, Academic Institutions (as professors), Research Organizations, Medical Equipment Companies.

M.D - Emergency Medicine

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 70 K

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 - TB Chest / Respiratory Medicine

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 70 K

Eligibility: NEET PG

Salary Package:

Area of Employment:

M.D - Physiology

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 70 K

Eligibility: NEET PG

Salary Package: ₹ 3 LPA To ₹ 15 LPA

Area of Employment: The department is well-equipped with research specialities in the field of Autonomic Function Testing, neurophysiology, endocrinology, exercise and respiratory physiology. The research experience at department of Physiology, GIMS can pave the way for a career in academia or specialized research roles.

M.D - Microbiology

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 70 K

Eligibility: NEET PG

Salary Package: ₹ 3 LPA To ₹ 15 LPA

Area of Employment: After the completion of the MD Microbiology, candidates can work as a Physical Therapist, Biological Scientist, Medical Scientist, Dental Hygienist or they can pursue MBA or other Research level courses in the same field.

M.D - Pathology

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 70 K

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 - Community medicine

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 70 K

Eligibility: NEET PG

Salary Package: INR 6- 10 LPA

Area of Employment: government health agencies, non-governmental organizations, research institutions, and academic medical centers

D.M - Cardiology

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 70 K

Eligibility: NEET PG

Salary Package: INR 28.5 To 35 LPA

Area of Employment: Cardiologist, Cardiovascular Nurse, Cardiology Researcher, Cardiology Lecturer

Admission Procedure

Government Medical College Kannur Courses are offered at UG, PG, Doctorate level. There are 29 courses offered at Government Medical College Kannur. The courses are offered disciplines like Paramedical, Medical, Dental, Pharmacy. Government Medical College Kannur courses includes Diploma, B.Sc, MBBS, M.D, M.S, DM, BDS, B Pharma. Popular courses at Government Medical College Kannur are Diploma, B.Sc, MBBS.

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%)
B.Sc	12th Pass	Merit Based (50%)
M.S	M.B.B.S	Merit Based (70%) / NEET PG

Selection Criteria

Candidates who fulfil eligibility norms, are required to appear for NEET PG examination for the academic year to take admissions. Based on merit in the exam candidates will be called for counselling process before final seat allotment.

Admissions Process

The admission criteria of Pariyaram Medical College is based on below mentioned three criterias:

Category I - These seats are filled by the Commissioner of Entrance Exam, Government of Kerala. If this percentage is not filled, the university publishes its own rank list. 50% of seats are also reserved.
Category II- Filled by the Management of Institution in which 35% of the seats are management seats.
Category III - 15% of the NRI seats.

Placement

Though direct placement drives are not part of medical education, graduates of GMC Kannur have strong career outcomes.

Students complete their compulsory internship at the attached hospital.
Graduates often secure postgraduate seats through NEET-PG or join government health services.
Many alumni are placed in reputed hospitals across India and abroad.

Scholarship

Being a government college, various state and central government scholarships are available:
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
SC/ST and OBC scholarships
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) fee concessions
Endowment funds and financial aid from the Kerala government for deserving students.

Facilities Offered @ Government Medical College, Kannur

Academy of Medical Science’s Central library is the best among all the medical colleges in Kerala. 24 hours’ service available. 11,000 no’s medical books and 1000 medical journals. Audio-video equipment, Xerox centers are available.9 lecture halls with 200 capacity are present on the campus. Demonstration and seminar halls for each department. Auditorium with a seating capacity of 1000 with properly equipped furnishing and audio aids and LCD projectors and OHPS.The dissection hall of ACME is one of the largest dissection halls in Asia. It is well equipped with dissection tools and a modern Embalming Lab. The seating capacity is 200 students. Well, articulated skeletons, wet specimens, models, charts, and full cadavers are present.

A sports complex of 36,000 sq. meters. is situated on the campus of Pariyaram Medical College. Basketball, football, tennis, and volleyball are played and well equipped with commodities. The athletic track is also present. A second sports complex is also under construction with a swimming complex, pavilion with seating capacity, and gymnasium and will be open in a phased manner soon.

Library

Sports

Sports Complex is shared over an area of 36,000 sq. mtrs. With facilities for Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis and Cricket at the same time in different venues. An Athletic Track of 8 lines is also available for students. The complex is located near the hostels and staff quarters. The second phase of the complex that includes pavilions with seating facilities, swimming pool, gymnasium etc. will be completed in a phased manner.

Auditorium

9 lecture halls with 200 capacity are present on the campus. Demonstration and seminar halls for each department. Auditorium with a seating capacity of 1000 with properly equipped furnishing and audio aids and LCD projectors and OHPS.

Laboratories

All department have their separate departmental laboratories

Hostel

Separate boys and girl hostels are present. The single, double, and triple balcony attached rooms. Mess facilities are available. Uninterrupted power and water supply & recreation room. The post office and bank both are present on the campus.

Transport

The college is located about 30 km from Kannur town and is well connected by road.
Public transport and college buses provide easy commuting.
Regular bus services connect the campus with nearby towns and railway stations.
The nearest railway station is Payangadi (approx. 10 km) and the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport (around 35 km).