Medical Colleges in Wayanad, Kerala

Wayanad has 2 medical colleges that participate in Kerala NEET-UG counselling, including 1 government, 1 private. These colleges collectively offer 200 MBBS seats through the counselling process.

The teaching hospitals attached to these colleges have a combined capacity of 710 beds. That averages to roughly 355 beds per institution.

Medical education in Wayanad spans 12 years. The oldest institution, Dr. Moopens Medical College, Meppadi, was established in 2013. The most recently established is Government Medical College (2025).

Seat capacity varies across institutions in Wayanad. Dr. Moopens Medical College, Meppadi has the highest intake at 150 seats, while Government Medical College has 50 seats. Government colleges account for 25% of the total seat capacity in the city.

For NEET 2026 candidates considering Wayanad: the majority of seats (150 of 200) are in private or deemed colleges. Government seats (50) are limited and highly competitive. Candidates should list both government and private colleges in their choice order to maximise allotment chances.