Government Medical College Kottayam
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.

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.

Education: Our primary mission is to deliver comprehensive and high-quality medical education that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for clinical practice and research.

Research: We are committed to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care through cutting-edge research. Our mission is to foster a vibrant research culture that encourages faculty, students, and staff to engage in interdisciplinary research, explore new frontiers in medical science, and contribute to the global body of knowledge.

We are dedicated to providing compassionate and evidence-based care to individuals and communities, emphasizing preventive healthcare, early diagnosis, and comprehensive treatment.

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).

Applicants must appear in person at the designated location to have their original documents checked.
10th Certificate.
12th Certificate.
12th Mark Sheet.
NEET UG 2023 Admit Card.
NEET UG 2023 Result.
Category Certificate.
Domicile Certificate.
Certificate of Sub Category, If Applicable.

As per India Today Rankings, AIIMS New Delhi is the best MBBS college in India. AIIMS New Delhi is ranked 1st followed by CMC Vellore and AFMC Pune in 2nd and 3rd position. JIPMER Pondicherry is ranked 4th followed by MAMC New Delhi and Institute of Medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Varanasi.

Ans. 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

Government Medical College, Kottayam Facilities
Government Medical College, Kottayam Facilities: 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.
• Boys Hostel
The college provides hostels to boys students for accommodation. Government Medical College, Kottayam hostel facilities are well-maintained. The hostel rooms are spacious and well-ventilated.
• Girls Hostel
The college also provides separate accommodation facilities for girls students on its campus. Government Medical College, Kottayam hostel facilities are safe and well-maintained.
• Medical/Hospital
The medical facilities are also provided to the college’s students and faculty. A healthcare centre with first-aid medical facilities is provided.
• 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.
• I.T Infrastructure
The IT infrastructure of the college is excellent and updated. It enables the students to use the latest technology and be familiar with it.
• 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.
• 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.
• Alumni Associations
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 college.
• Guest Room/Waiting Room
Th college also provides guest room facilities for visiting faculty members and parents of students on the campus.