Government Medical College Kottayam

About

The Third Medical College in Kerala, was established in 1962. It was formally inaugurated on 03.12.1962 by Sri.R Sankar,the then Chief Minister of Kerala in the presence of Sri.M P Govindan Nair, the Health Minister.It has a campus which spreads across 265 acres of beautiful land shared by two panchayats (Arpookkara and Athirampuzha) and Kottayam municipality. This is a tertiary care hospital catering to people from five districts including Kottayam, Idukki, Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta and Ernakulam. This is the referral hospital for lakhs of pilgrims visiting Sabarimala temple. The world-renowned tourism spot Kumarakom, is just 14 kilometers away. Government Medical College Kottayam is a 2094 bedded hospital which has about 3000 out-patients and more than 500 emergency patient visits per day. The number of in-patients being treated in this hospital is more than one lakh annually. There are 327 regular teaching faculty and more than 1550 other staff working in this institution. Annual intake for medical undergraduate course is 175 and that for post-graduation is 142. Total annual intake for pharmacy and other para–medical courses is 196.

Some Highlights of Government Medical College, Kottayam

College Name	Government Medical College, Kottayam
Also Known As	GMC, Kottayam
Established Year	1962
Location	Kottayam
Institute Type	Gov Medical Institute
Accreditation & Recognition	DCI, NMC
Courses	50 Courses
Exam	NEET UG , PG, MDS
Campus Size	256 acres
Website	https://kottayammedicalcollege.org/

Why Choose Government Medical College, Kottayam ?

Reputed government medical institution with decades of academic excellence.
High patient inflow providing vast clinical exposure and practical learning.
Advanced hospital facilities with modern diagnostic and treatment units.
Experienced and dedicated faculty in all departments.
Well-structured internship and placement support for graduates.
Affordable fee structure with government subsidies.
Active research culture with publications in national and international journals.
Green campus with a peaceful academic environment and student-friendly infrastructure.

Vision & Mission of Government Medical College, Kottayam

Vision

Our vision is to be a world-class institution that excels in medical education, research, and healthcare delivery. We aspire to foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and compassion to shape the future of healthcare in our region and beyond.

Mission

The mission of Government Medical College Kottayam is to provide exemplary medical education, conduct innovative research, and deliver exceptional healthcare services to our community and beyond.

B.Pharm - B Pharm Pharmacy

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 4 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 70 K

Eligibility: 12th Pass

Salary Package:

Area of Employment:

B.Sc - Cardiac Perfusion Technology

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 70 K

Eligibility: 12th Pass

Salary Package: ₹ 4.0 LPA To ₹ 5.0 LPA

Area of Employment: Job Positions Interventional Cardiologist, Cardiovascular Technologist, Assistant Cardiology Supervisor, Cardiac Catheterization Technologist, etc,

B.P.T - Physiotherapy

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 4.5 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 70 K

Eligibility: 12th Pass

Salary Package: ₹ 4.0 LPA To ₹ 10 LPA

Area of Employment: Physiotherapists have numerous job options in the government sector, ranging from leading government hospitals to the Indian Army and Indian Sports Team

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

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 5 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 70 K

Eligibility: 12th Pass / NEET UG

Salary Package: ₹ 4.0 LPA To ₹ 10 LPA

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

Pharm.D - PharmD Post Baccalaureate

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 70 K

Eligibility: 12th Pass / NEET UG

Salary Package:

Area of Employment:

B.D.S - Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 5 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 70 K

Eligibility: 12th Pass / NEET UG

Salary Package: INR 4,00,000- 6,00,000 PA

Area of Employment: Private Clinics, Educational Institutions, Dental Clinics, Hospitals, Dental Products Manufactures, Pharmaceutical Companies, etc.

B.Sc - Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 1.0 L

Eligibility: 12th Pass

Salary Package: INR 2 LPA to INR 8 LPA

Area of Employment: After completing BSc Medical Radiography and Imaging Technology Course, students can get placed for different jobs like radiation protection specialist, physiotherapist, diagnostic radiographer, X-ray

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 - Community 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: government health agencies, non-governmental organizations, research institutions, and academic medical centers

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 - 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 - Radiotherapy

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 1.0 L

Eligibility: NEET PG

Salary Package: ₹ 3.0 LPA To ₹ 10 LPA

Area of Employment: Dermatologist. Nuclear Medicine Technologist. Radiologic Technologist. Radiologist Assistant. Ultrasound Technician. X-Ray Technician.

M.D - Radiodiagnosis

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 1.0 L

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 - 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 - 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 - Physiology

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: 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.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

M.S - Orthopaedics

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 1.0 L

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 - ₹ 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 - Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 1.0 L

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.D - General Surgery

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 (or MS) in General Surgery provides employment opportunities in various medical settings, including hospitals (both public and private), private clinics, and academic institutions as faculty. General surgeons are broadly employed in roles such as performing a wide range of abdominal, gastrointestinal, and emergency surgeries, leading surgical teams, and managing pre- and post-operative care.

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.D - Ophthalmology

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 Ophthalmology offers diverse employment in hospitals (public/private), specialist eye clinics, private practice, academia, and research, allowing for sub-specialization in areas like glaucoma, retinal surgery, or cornea. You can also work for government organizations, NGOs, pharmaceutical companies, or serve in the military, with options to open your own practice for greater autonomy and profit.

M.D - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Medicine

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 Tuberculosis & Respiratory Medicine provides opportunities to work as a pulmonologist in government and private hospitals, specialized clinics, and research institutes. Graduates can also pursue academic careers as lecturers or professors, work in public health, or become researchers in pharmaceutical companies or academic institutions. Sub-specialization in fields like interventional pulmonology or sleep medicine is also possible.

D.M - Cardiology

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 1.0 L

Eligibility: NEET PG

Salary Package: INR 28.5 To 35 LPA

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

D.M - Nephrology

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 1.0 L

Eligibility: NEET PG

Salary Package: INR 28.5 To 35 LPA

Area of Employment: Some of the fields of recruiting for DM Nephrology graduates are listed below: Nephrology-based Research Nephrology Departments of Hospitals Kidney and Dialysis Centres Medical Schools and Colle

D.M - Neuro-radiology

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 1.0 L

Eligibility: NEET PG

Salary Package: INR 19.5 To 25 LPA

Area of Employment: Nuclear Medicine Technologist. Radiologic Technologist. Radiologist Assistant. Ultrasound Technician. X-Ray Technician. Lecturer & Professor.

D.M - Medical Gastroenterology

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 1.0 L

Eligibility: NEET PG

Salary Package: ₹ 2.0 LPA To ₹ 10 LPA

Area of Employment: Gastrointestinal Oncologist, General Gastroenterologist, Clinical Trialist, and Scientist

M.CH - Cardio-Thoracic Vascular Surgery

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 1.0 L

Eligibility: NEET PG

Salary Package: ₹ 5.0 LPA To ₹ 12 LPA

Area of Employment: Cardio-Vascular Thoracic Surgeon Thoracic Surgeon Medical Scientist Surgeon-Vascular Pulmonologist Medical Transcriptionist Medical Laboratory Technician Lecturer/ Professor

M.CH - Neuro Surgery

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 1.0 L

Eligibility: NEET PG

Salary Package: ₹ 5.0 LPA To ₹ 15 LPA

Area of Employment: Clinical associate (neurosurgery) Consultant (neurosurgery) Professor Researcher Senior neurosurgeon Senior resident (neurosurgery)

M.CH - Plastic Surgery

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 1.0 L

Eligibility: NEET PG

Salary Package: ₹ 5.0 LPA To ₹ 15 LPA

Area of Employment: Hospitals and medical centers Aesthetic clinics and centers Reconstructive surgery centers Burn centers Breast surgery Aesthetic surgery Dental surgery

D.Pharm - Diploma in Pharmacy

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 2 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 70 K

Eligibility: 12th Pass

Salary Package: ₹ 2.0 LPA To ₹ 8.0 LPA

Area of Employment: Pharmacists, Medical Transcriptionists, Pharmaceutical Executives, Laboratory Assistants, Laboratory Scientists, Research Officers, Chemists, Druggists, etc.

Admission Procedure

GMC Kottayam Courses are offered at UG, PG, Doctorate level. There are 43 courses offered at GMC Kottayam. The courses are offered disciplines like Medical, Pharmacy, Dental. GMC Kottayam courses includes Diploma, MBBS, M.D, PG Diploma, B Pharma, M.Ch, M.S, BDS. Popular courses at GMC Kottayam are Diploma, MBBS, M.D.Admission to Diploma(DIP),Doctor of Medicine(MD), Master of Surgery(MS) available in Government Medical College Kottayam are based on the NEET PG entrance exam conducted by NBE . Doctors can take admission through AIQ counselling (50% of MD/MS seats) or through Kerala state quota counselling (50% MD/MS Seats).

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 (50%)
M.S	M.B.B.S	Merit Based (50%) / NEET PG
BDS	12th Pass	Merit Based (50%)
D.M / M.Ch	BDS	Merit Based (50%)

For MBBS:
- Admission is based on NEET-UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) conducted by NTA.
- Candidates must qualify NEET-UG and participate in the Kerala State Counselling conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala.
For MD/MS:
- Admission is through NEET-PG scores followed by centralized counseling by CEE Kerala or MCC (for All India quota).
For DM/MCh:
- Admission is based on NEET-SS scores.
Eligibility: Candidates must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English for MBBS; and MBBS degree recognized by NMC for PG admissions

Placement

Being a government medical college, most MBBS graduates secure placements through compulsory internships in the associated teaching hospital. Many students are later absorbed into government or private hospitals, or pursue postgraduate studies. The alumni network is strong, supporting placements and higher studies in India and abroad.

Scholarship

Scholarships after Class 12 for MBBS students in India include All India Pre-Medical Scholarship Test, All India Youth Scholarship Entrance Examination, Nirankari Rajmata Scholarship Scheme.

Facilities Offered @ Government Medical College, Kottayam

The college delivers several facilities like library facilities, hostel facilities, sports facilities and many other facilities. Government Medical College, Kottayam library facilities have all the necessary amenities including computer lab facilities. The central library of the college is full of reading materials and Indian and international journals to provide students and faculty with exposure. The college also provides separate hostel facilities to its students for accommodation and hassle-free campus life. The college has several playgrounds for different sports on the campus. Government Medical College, Kottayam facilities also include laboratories and auditorium facilities. The details of the Government Medical College, Kottayam facilities are given below.

The Central Library of the college plays an important role in helping students and faculty in carrying out their programmes. Government Medical College, Kottayam library facilities are a hub of national and international journals. The library has every kind of publication available for the students. It sufficiently serves the information needs and necessities of the faculty members, research scholars, postgraduates and undergraduates. The library has computer lab facilities along with digital access to content and separate seating arrangements for students and faculty.Government Medical College, Kottayam lab facilities are well equipped with all the latest medical equipment and help the students during their practical sessions and it has all the advanced instruments for the practice during the practical sessions.The college has a strong and well-connected association with its ex-members. The Alumni Association of Government Medical College, Kottayam works to strengthen the collaboration between existing and former members of the colleg

Library

The Central Library of the college plays an important role in helping students and faculty in carrying out their programmes. Government Medical College, Kottayam library facilities are a hub of national and international journals. The library has every kind of publication available for the students. It sufficiently serves the information needs and necessities of the faculty members, research scholars, postgraduates and undergraduates. The library has computer lab facilities along with digital access to content and separate seating arrangements for students and faculty.

Sports

Government Medical College, Kottayam sports facilities include indoor and outdoor sports facilities for the students. The college provides an indoor fitness centre and many playfields for different sports like cricket, football, volleyball, basketball and many more. The sports facilities ensure the overall well-being of the students.

Auditorium

Government Medical College, Kottayam campus facilities have a modern auditorium for seminars, workshops, combined classes and other events. The auditorium has advanced audiovisual facilities..

Medical Facilities

The medical facilities are also provided to the college’s students and faculty. A healthcare centre with first-aid medical facilities is provided.

Laboratories

Government Medical College, Kottayam lab facilities are well equipped with all the latest medical equipment and help the students during their practical sessions and it has all the advanced instruments for the practice during the practical sessions.

Alumni Association

The college has a strong and well-connected association with its ex-members. The Alumni Association of Government Medical College, Kottayam works to strengthen the collaboration between existing and former members of the colleg

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Placement Cell

Transport

The college provides convenient transportation facilities for students and staff. Buses connect the campus to major areas of Kottayam city and nearby regions. The institution is well-connected by road and rail; Kottayam Railway Station is approximately 6 km away, and the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, around 80 km from the campus.