Private Medical Colleges in Kerala

Kerala has 21 private medical colleges participating in NEET-UG counselling. Together, they offer 3,300 MBBS seats. These colleges are in 13 cities: Palakkad (3), Thrissur (2), Kollam (2), Thiruvalla (2), Kozhikkode (2).

Private medical colleges in Kerala operate under NMC regulations, with fee structures determined by state fee regulatory committees. Fee variation across these 21 colleges can be significant; candidates should compare the fee data on individual college pages before finalising their choice list. Private colleges admit students through both state counselling and All India Quota rounds.

The teaching hospitals attached to private colleges in Kerala have a combined 14,654 beds, averaging 698 per institution. KMCT Medical College, Mukkom has the largest hospital with 1,200 beds.

The average seat intake across private colleges is 157. Al Azhar Medical College, Thodupuzha has the highest capacity at 250 seats, while Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Science, Thiruvalla has 100 seats.

Private medical education in Kerala has a history spanning 22 years. Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College, Karakonam, established in 2002, is the oldest private institution. The newest addition is Palakkad Institute of Medical Sciences, Walayar, established in 2024.