How many medical colleges are in Kollam?

Kollam has 3 medical colleges participating in Kerala NEET counselling, with a combined 360 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 360. Travancore Medical College, Umayanalloor has the most seats (150) and Azeezia Institute of Medical Science, Meyyannoor has the fewest (100).

Medical Colleges in Kollam, Kerala

Colleges

Total MBBS Seats

360

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 360 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 150 seats, while Azeezia Institute of Medical Science, Meyyannoor has 100 seats. Government colleges account for 31% of the total seat capacity in the city.

For NEET 2026 candidates considering Kollam: the majority of seats (250 of 360) 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.