How many medical colleges are in Palakkad?

Palakkad has 4 medical colleges participating in Kerala NEET counselling, with a combined 450 MBBS seats.

Which government medical colleges are in Palakkad?

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

Medical Colleges in Palakkad, Kerala

Q: What is the total MBBS seat intake in Palakkad?

The total MBBS seat intake across all colleges in Palakkad is 450. Palakkad Institute of Medical Sciences, Walayar has the most seats (150) and Kerala Medical College has the fewest (100).

Colleges

Total MBBS Seats

450

Government

Private / Deemed

3 Private

Palakkad has 4 medical colleges that participate in Kerala NEET-UG counselling, including 1 government, 3 private. These colleges collectively offer 450 MBBS seats through the counselling process.

The teaching hospitals attached to these colleges have a combined capacity of 1,890 beds. That averages to roughly 473 beds per institution. Government colleges account for 630 beds while private institutions provide 1,260.

Medical education in Palakkad spans 18 years. The oldest institution, Government Medical College, was established in 2006. The most recently established is Palakkad Institute of Medical Sciences, Walayar (2024).

Seat capacity varies across institutions in Palakkad. Palakkad Institute of Medical Sciences, Walayar has the highest intake at 150 seats, while Kerala Medical College has 100 seats. Government colleges account for 22% of the total seat capacity in the city.

For NEET 2026 candidates considering Palakkad: the majority of seats (350 of 450) are in private or deemed colleges. Government seats (100) are limited and highly competitive. Candidates should list both government and private colleges in their choice order to maximise allotment chances.