How many medical colleges are in Kollam?

Kollam has 3 medical colleges participating in Kerala NEET counselling, with a combined 460 MBBS seats.

Which government medical colleges are in Kollam?

There is 1 government medical college in Kollam: Government Medical College, Parippally.

What is the total MBBS seat intake in Kollam?

The total MBBS seat intake across all colleges in Kollam is 460. Travancore Medical College, Umayanalloor has the most seats (200) and Government Medical College, Parippally has the fewest (110).

Medical Colleges in Kollam, Kerala

Colleges

Total MBBS Seats

460

Government

Private / Deemed

2 Private

Kollam has 3 medical colleges that participate in Kerala NEET-UG counselling, including 1 government, 2 private. These colleges collectively offer 460 MBBS seats through the counselling process.

The teaching hospitals attached to these colleges have a combined capacity of 1,760 beds. That averages to roughly 587 beds per institution. Government colleges account for 470 beds while private institutions provide 1,290.

Medical education in Kollam spans 9 years. The oldest institution, Azeezia Institute of Medical Science, Meyyannoor, was established in 2008. The most recently established is Government Medical College, Parippally (2017).

Seat capacity varies across institutions in Kollam. Travancore Medical College, Umayanalloor has the highest intake at 200 seats, while Government Medical College, Parippally has 110 seats. Government colleges account for 24% of the total seat capacity in the city.

For NEET 2026 candidates considering Kollam: the majority of seats (350 of 460) are in private or deemed colleges. Government seats (110) are limited and highly competitive. Candidates should list both government and private colleges in their choice order to maximise allotment chances.