How many medical colleges are in Kozhikkode?

Kozhikkode has 3 medical colleges participating in Kerala NEET counselling, with a combined 600 MBBS seats.

Which government medical colleges are in Kozhikkode?

There is 1 government medical college in Kozhikkode: Government Medical College.

What is the total MBBS seat intake in Kozhikkode?

The total MBBS seat intake across all colleges in Kozhikkode is 600. Government Medical College has the most seats (250) and KMCT Medical College, Mukkom has the fewest (150).

Medical Colleges in Kozhikkode, Kerala

Colleges

Total MBBS Seats

600

Government

Private / Deemed

2 Private

Kozhikkode has 3 medical colleges that participate in Kerala NEET-UG counselling, including 1 government, 2 private. These colleges collectively offer 600 MBBS seats through the counselling process.

The teaching hospitals attached to these colleges have a combined capacity of 5,115 beds. That averages to roughly 1,705 beds per institution. Government colleges account for 3,025 beds while private institutions provide 2,090.

Medical education in Kozhikkode spans 53 years. The oldest institution, Government Medical College, was established in 1957. The most recently established is Malabar Medical College Hospital (2010).

Seat capacity varies across institutions in Kozhikkode. Government Medical College has the highest intake at 250 seats, while KMCT Medical College, Mukkom has 150 seats. Government colleges account for 42% of the total seat capacity in the city.

For NEET 2026 candidates considering Kozhikkode: the majority of seats (350 of 600) are in private or deemed colleges. Government seats (250) are limited and highly competitive. Candidates should list both government and private colleges in their choice order to maximise allotment chances.