Government medical college, thiruvananthapuram Admissions 2025: Courses, Fees, Cutoffs, Placements & Ranking

Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram

Empowering Healthcare through Tradition and Innovation Since 1951

Steeped in history as Kerala’s first medical college and inaugurated by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in 1951, GMC Trivandrum stands out as a flagship institution for public medical education. Affiliated with Kerala University of Health Sciences and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC), the college is nestled in an integrated campus that includes the Medical College Hospital (MCH), SAT Hospital, Regional Cancer Centre, Dental College, Priyadarshini Paramedical Institute, Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, and the prestigious Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology
 

Ranking & Reputation:

Academic Excellence & Programs

Undergraduate

• MBBS (5½ years including internship) — 250 seats (85% state quota, 15% All-India Quota) via NEET-UG 

Postgraduate

• MD (~153 seats), MS (~95 seats), and PG diplomas in multiple medical disciplines via NEET-PG 

Super-Specialty

• DM / M.Ch. programs in areas such as Cardiology, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, Urology, Pediatric Surgery, Gastroenterology via NEET-SS 

Allied Health & Paramedical

• Offers undergraduate programs in B.Sc. Nursing, B.Pharmacy, paramedical diplomas, and allied science degrees

Fee Structure (2025–26)

• MBBS total fees: around 1.11 lakh for the entire course (~31,570 (INR) in first year) — highly subsidized government tariff 

• PG Courses (MD/MS): ~2.24 lakh to 4.57 lakh total depending on specialization; first-year fees 84,830–1.6 lakh 

• B.Sc. Nursing: approximately 67,500 (INR) total duration fee 

• Hostel fee: 41,970 (INR) annually

GMC Thiruvananthapuram MBBS NEET-UG 2024 Cutoffs (AIQ)

85% State Quota (Kerala) – Approx Final Closing Ranks (Round 3)

Clinical Exposure & Infrastructure

• Medical College Hospital houses nearly 1,950 beds, admitting ~80,000 inpatients and handling 7.5 million outpatient visits annually 

• Integrated campus includes major medical institutions: SAT Hospital, RIO, Regional Cancer Centre, Dental College, and Sree Chitra Institute, enabling broad clinical and research exposure 

Placements & Career Pathways

• While GMC does not conduct traditional placement drives, nearly 100% of MBBS and PG graduates secure clinical roles or pursue further training.

• Median salary post-training approximates 16.85 lakh per annum, indicating strong demand and career advancement 

• Alumni frequently move into Kerala public health system, tertiary-care hospitals, prestigious institutes, or engage in super-specialty studies via NEET-SS.

 Admissions & Important Milestones 2025

• NEET UG counselling (Kerala) for MBBS likely late July to early August 2025 

• NEET PG exam on August 3, 2025; PG counselling follows shortly thereafter 

• NEET SS counselling schedule for DM/M.Ch is to be announced separately

GMC Thiruvananthapuram Hostel Facilities & Fees (2025–26)

Why Choose GMC Thiruvananthapuram?

• Legacy & Trust: Kerala’s first medical college with over 70 years of academic heritage.

• Top-Ranked Institution in national medical college metrics.

• Highly Affordable Fees for MBBS & PG, with scholarship support.

• High-Volume Hospitals on campus ensuring unmatched clinical learning.

• Comprehensive Campus Ecosystem with nursing, dental, pharmacy, cancer, eye, and research institutes.

• Strong Career Outcomes with excellent median earnings and training pathways.