Government Medical College, Thrissur

About

Thrissur Govt. Medical College, Thrissur Kerala was established in the year 1982 as Government Educational Institute to provide higher education to build a career in the field of Medical and Paramedical. Thrissur Govt. Medical College is approved by the reputed MCI, and is affiliated with KUHS, Thrissur. Management of Thrissur Govt. Medical College, Thrissur is working under Dr.Praveen Lal Kuttichira (Principal)

Government Medical College Thrissur, established in 1982 is one of the leading centers in medical education in Central Kerala, India. Spread over an area of more than 250 acres, it is located in the serene surroundings of Mulangunnathukavu (M.G Kavu) 14 km away from Thrissur. The Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) began functioning in the campus in 2009.With the history of 25 years of meritorious medical care, the institution continues to be the premier medical institution in this part of the state, delivering health care to three districts of Kerala.

Some Highlights of Government Medical College, Thrissur

College Name	Government Medical College, Thrissur
Also Known As	GMC, Thrissur
Established Year	1982
Location	Thrissur
Institute Type	Gov Medical Institute
Accreditation & Recognition	DCI, NMC
Courses	45 Courses
Exam	NEET UG , PG, MDS
Campus Size	250 acres
Website	https://gmctcr.kerala.gov.in/

Why Choose Government Medical College, Thrissur ?

Reputed Faculty: Highly qualified and experienced professors across all major medical departments.
Excellent Clinical Exposure: The teaching hospital serves thousands of patients daily, providing extensive hands-on experience.
Modern Infrastructure: Equipped laboratories, advanced diagnostic units, operation theatres, and simulation labs.
Affordable Fees: As a government-run institution, the tuition fees are much lower compared to private colleges.
Strong Academic Environment: Regular seminars, research projects, CMEs, and workshops enhance learning.
Location Advantage: Centrally located in Kerala with easy access via road and rail

Vision & Mission of Government Medical College, Thrissur

Vision

Toward safe and affluent society with mutual help

Mission

Our mission and our work are dedicated to improving the quality of people’s lives. We are also committed to enhance the performance of the hospital

B.Sc - Nursing

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 1.0 L

Eligibility: 12th Pass

Salary Package: INR 3 To 7 LPA

Area of Employment: Hospitals and Clinics. Nursing Homes and Rehabilitation Centers. Corporate Healthcare. Home Healthcare Services. Pharmaceutical Companies. Health-Tech Companies. Education and Training.

B.D.S - Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 4.5 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 1.0 L

Eligibility: 12th Pass/ NEET

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.C.V.T - Cardio Vascular Technology

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 1.0 L

Eligibility: 12th Pass

Salary Package: INR 4,00,000 to INR 20,00,000 PA

Area of Employment: Hospitals, Clinical Laboratories, Nursing Homes, Healthcare Institutions, Education

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 UG

Salary Package: ₹ 4.0 LPA To ₹ 10 LPA

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

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 - 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 - 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.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 - 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 - Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology

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: Diverse Work Environments: Dermatologists, venereologists and leprologists can work in various settings including hospitals, private clinics, public health organizations, research institutions and even teaching ro

M.D - Pulmonary 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: Graduates can work as pulmonologists in hospitals, specialized clinics, government health departments, research institutions, or academia. Sub-specialization in areas like interventional pulmonology or sleep medicine is also an option.

D.M - Cardiology

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 1.0 L

Eligibility: M.D / M.S / NEET PG

Salary Package: INR 28.5 To 35 LPA

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

M.CH - Neuro Surgery

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 3 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 1.0 L

Eligibility: M.D / M.S / 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.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

Dip - Anaesthesia

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 2 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 70 K

Eligibility: 12th Pass

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Dip - Ophthalmology

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 2 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 70 K

Eligibility: 12th Pass

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Dip - Radiology

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 2 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 70 K

Eligibility: 12th Pass

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Dip - Medical Laboratory Technology

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 2 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 70 K

Eligibility: 12th Pass

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Dip - Operation Theatre Technology

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 2 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 70 K

Eligibility: 12th Pass

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Dip - Dialysis Technology

Study Mode: Offline – Full Time/Regular

Duration: 2 years

Fees: ₹ 60 K - ₹ 70 K

Eligibility: 12th Pass

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Admission Procedure

Kerala is one of India's best states for MBBS courses, as it has a rich diversity, culture, and natural vegetation to assist you in your quality medical education. Also, Kerala has a plethora of well-reputed medical colleges in the country which offer Medical Education at the lowest possible costs. To make sure that you have a smooth and hassle-free MBBS admission in Kerala, it is important that you have a thorough understanding of all the important details regarding admission. But, before taking admission in this state, it is advised that you have ample knowledge about the registration process for MBBS counseling in Kerala.

Admission Criteria

Course Name	Eligibility Criteria	Entrance Exam / Admission Basics
M.B.B.S	12th Pass	Merit Based (50%) / NEET UG
M.D	M.B.B.S	Merit Based (50%)
B.Sc	12th Pass	Merit Based (60%)
M.S	M.B.B.S	Merit Based (70%) / NEET PG
BDS	12th Pass	Merit Based (50%)
DM / M.Ch	M.D / M.S	Merit Based (70%) / NEET SS

Admission Process

The Process for MBBS Kerala Counseling includes a counseling process for 3182 MBBS and 2077 BDS seats that will be allotted in the government and private medical colleges in Kerala.
The process of counseling for MBBS in Kerala is conducted by the Commissioner of Entrance Examination Kerala. NEET counseling is usually conducted online through Centralised Admission Process (CAP) in three stages, including a mop-up round.
The application process for MBBS admission in Kerala is done online. Candidates have to go to the official website of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) and have to fill up the application form. The fee for the application forms for General category candidates is Rs. 1000 and for SC/ST candidates, it is Rs. 500.

PG Admission

GMC Thrissur offers PG Courses in MD and MS in multiple specializations. Admission is based on NEET PG scores.

PG Super Speciality Admission

GMC Thrissur offers PG Super Speciality Courses in MCh Neurosurgery and DM Cardiology. Admission is based on NEET SS.

Placement & Internship

MBBS students undergo a one-year compulsory internship at the attached teaching hospital and rural centers.
The internship offers rich clinical experience in all major specialties.
Graduates often secure government jobs, postgraduate seats, or placements in reputed hospitals across India.

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

1. Various state and central scholarships are available:

E-Grantz (Kerala Government)
National Merit Scholarship
SC/ST and OBC category scholarships
EWS fee concessions

2. Financial assistance is provided for economically weaker students under government schemes.

Facilities Offered @ Government Medical College, Thrissur

The Central Library is attached to the Govt. Medical College, Thrissur is designed to provide health and scientific information to medical professionals, faculties, graduate and post graduate students and medical researchers of the institution. The vast amount of newly published medical literature available in the Central Library help the medical community to improve, update, assess or evaluate health care.The department of Physical Education & sports was established in 1983. The College has a adequate sports ground in the campus which is spacious enough for playing cricket, volley ball, football & athletics events.

The college has a well-equipped gymnasium which is kept open throughout the day. The major equipments available includes: Treadmill, Bicycle, Dumbbells, Rack, Abdominal exerciser, and Parallel bar. Separate timing slots are allotted for boys , girls as well as staff members for utilization of gymnasium facility . The physical health of students and staff is maintained by encouraging yoga, Students are sensitized to the concept of Yoga for healthy living in the orientation program.Starting from OP ticket printing in 2015 under eHospital , OP ticket, Admission, Billing, LAB Reports, PACS, queue management etc. have all become completely computer based from 2016.

Hospital

Hospital Infection Control is adminstered by HICC Committee. HICC provides better and safer hospital facilities for patients and personnels. Government medical college, Thrissur has a strong Infection Control team involving all sections of the hospital community. This team is functioning according to the National guidelines.

Library

The Central Library is attached to the Govt. Medical College, Thrissur is designed to provide health and scientific information to medical professionals, faculties, graduate and post graduate students and medical researchers of the institution. The vast amount of newly published medical literature available in the Central Library help the medical community to improve, update, assess or evaluate health care.

Sports

The college has a well-equipped gymnasium which is kept open throughout the day. The major equipments available includes: Treadmill, Bicycle, Dumbbells, Rack, Abdominal exerciser, and Parallel bar. Separate timing slots are allotted for boys , girls as well as staff members for utilization of gymnasium facility . The physical health of students and staff is maintained by encouraging yoga, Students are sensitized to the concept of Yoga for healthy living in the orientation program.

Hostel

The resident student shall strictly obey the Hostel rules currently in force and or as may be enforced from time to time.Accomadation in the Hostel cannot be claimed as a ma er of right .The college administration may refuse Accomadation to any student who is known to have violated the Hostel Rules or whose presence is likely to disturb the law and order peace and tranquility of hostel .Hostel is the home of student in the campus and therefore ,he/she should behave in the campus as well as the outside in such a manner as to bring credit to to him/her and to the Institution. A student once admi ed in the hostel , will continue to be a hostel inmate throughout the year unless otherwise debarred from the hostel on disciplinary grounds. Rooms will be re-allo ed every year by the Assistant Warden subject to availability. Every student must be well acquainted with all the rules and regulations of the hostel. The Principal/DME/Government reserves the right to modify and rules & regulations at any time. The inmate student must observe them strictly.

Alumni Association

To know about the objectives and the activities of Alumni Assocition, Download Bylaw Handbook

Gymnasium

Medical Facilities

Laboratories

Placement Cell

Convenience Store

Diagnostic Lab

Transport

The campus is located about 5 km from Thrissur town and is well connected by road.
Regular public buses and college transport services are available for commuting between the college, hospital, and city.
The nearest railway station is Thrissur Junction, around 6 km away.

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