About us 

The Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram (also known as Thiruvananthapuram Medical College) is in Thiruvananthapuram (the capital of Kerala), India. Founded in 1951, it was dedicated by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and is Kerala's oldest medical college. The college was known in early records as Medical College (of Thiruvananthapuram), since it was the only medical institute in the state at its inception.

Its campus houses several hospitals and institutions in addition to Medical College Hospital (MCH), including the Colleges of Nursing and Pharmaceutical sciences, the Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram Dental College, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, the Priyadarshini Institute of Paramedical Sciences and the Sree Avittom Thirunal Hospital for Women and Children (SAT Hospital). The Regional Institute of Ophthalmology (RIO), also a part of the college, is being upgraded to a national-level independent institute. The School of Optometry is also on campus.

Vision
To prepare our students for the humanitarian and altruistic practice of medicine and life long learning while aspiring to promote excellence in health care through research and post graduate training.

Mission
To be a centre of excellence in medical education and the medical college of choice for students and faculty.

Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram Admission Process
GMC Thiruvananthapuram Admissions 2024: The college offers admissions in a number of programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. Candidates seeking admission to the college must satisfy the eligibility criteria for different courses. The performance of the applicant in the NEET exam is taken into account for GMC Thiruvananthapuram MBBS admissions 2024 at the undergraduate level. Further, candidates must participate in online counselling. GMC Thiruvananthapuram admissions 2024 at the PG level require an MBBS or equivalent qualification along with the NEET-PG results and participation in the NEET-PG counselling. The college also offers doctoral programmes in various specialisations of the DM and M.Ch degrees for which admissions are done on the basis of the NEET-SS score. Below are the specifics of the Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram admission process.

Because this is government college, placement is provided in a government seat. With 70 percentage, students will get internship with a salary package. Internship will be helpful to become a best doctor in a government sector.

Scholarship details of the Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram:

Eligibility:

Should be a permanent resident of Kerala state.
Should be a first-year student of Under Graduate or Post Graduate Course
Should be studying in Govt/ Aided colleges or University Departments
Should have scored more than 50% marks in the qualifying Examination.
In the case of Post Graduate students, they should have scored at least 50% marks in Main and Subsidiary together.
The annual income of parents should not exceed Rs.1,00,000/-.

How to Apply:

Applications can be submitted online through Department of Collegiate Education (DCE) website.
Scholarship amount will be credited to the Bank Account of the candidates selected. So Applicant should have a Bank Account in his/her name in any one of State Bank of India, State Bank of Travancore, South Indian Bank or Federal Bank.

Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram Facilities

The college provides certain facilities like library facilities, sports facilities, laboratories, and many more facilities. GMC Thiruvananthapuram library facilities have all the necessary amenities. The library is full of reading materials and Indian and international journals to provide students and faculty with exposure. GMC Thiruvananthapuram facilities also have a strong alumni association of its ex-students. The college also provides hostel facilities to its students for accommodation and hassle-free campus life. GMC Thiruvananthapuram campus facilities also have auditoriums and laboratories for the facility of the students. The details of the Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram facilities are given below.
• Boys Hostel
The college provides hostels to boys students for accommodation. GMC Thiruvananthapuram 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 also in its campus. GMC Thiruvananthapuram hostel facilities are secure, spacious 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 available at the GMC Thiruvananthapuram campus facilities.
• Library
The college’s library plays a crucial role in assisting students and faculty in carrying out their programmes. It adequately serves the information needs and requirements of the faculty members, research scholars, postgraduates and undergraduates. GMC Thiruvananthapuram library facilities are a hub of national and international journals.
• Cafeteria
The IT infrastructure of the college is excellent and well-maintained. It enables the students to use the latest technology and be familiar with it.
• Auditorium
GMC Thiruvananthapuram campus facilities have a modern auditorium for seminars, workshops, combined classes and other events.
• Laboratories
GMC Thiruvananthapuram 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.
• Sports
GMC Thiruvananthapuram sports facilities include indoor and outdoor sports facilities for the students. The sports facilities ensure the overall well-being of the students.
• I.T Infrastructure
The college has excellent IT Infrastructure facility for the students.