About the College
Name: Government Medical College, Idukki (GMCI)
Location: Cheruthoni, Idukki district, Kerala.
Established: 2014 (with later approval to admit 100 MBBS students)
Affiliation: Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur.
Approval: Recognised by National Medical Commission (NMC) for its MBBS programme.
Courses Offered
Undergraduate: MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery) – Duration: 4.5 years of academics + 1 year compulsory internship.
Intake: 100 seats annually for MBBS.
(As of available info, major focus is on MBBS; PG course details are not prominently listed in the sources I found.)
Fee Structure (Indicative for 2025)
The MBBS tuition/annual fee is very low compared to many medical colleges, given state government institution status. For example:
One source mentions INR 31,720 for MBBS tuition.
Another mentions fees around INR 27,580 per year.
Hostel/mess charges: Additional and subject to change — you should check the latest official prospectus.
Cut-offs & Admission Trends
Admission Process
Admission for MBBS is via NEET UG.
For 15% All India Quota (AIQ) and ~85% State Quota under Kerala.
Recent Cut-off Highlights (2025)
For AIQ (All India quota) for General category: closing rank ~ 6,126 (Round 1) and ~ 12,614 (Round 2) for MBBS.
For OBC category: closing rank ~ 6,769 (Round 1) & ~ 13,329 (Round 2).
State quota (Kerala): Round 2 closing ranks for MBBS ~ up to ~ 20,938 for some categories.
Hostel & Campus Facilities
The campus: ~90-acre medical complex in hilly terrain (Idukki) with attached hospital for clinical exposure.
Hostel: Separate boys & girls hostels available; mess, reading rooms, recreation facilities are listed.
Infrastructure: Modern labs, classrooms, hospital block etc.
Ranking & Reputation
According to one source, the all-India ranking is around 139 for GMCI.
Student reviews mention the scenic environment and supportive faculty, though also note the challenge of hilly terrain and some departments still developing.
As a relatively newer & state-government institution in a remote district, it offers good value especially for local/regional candidates.
Final Thoughts
If you are seeking a government medical college in Kerala with affordable fees and decent infrastructure, Government Medical College, Idukki is a strong option for MBBS in 2025. However:
Since the college is located in a remote/hilly terrain, ensure you are comfortable with the location & living conditions.
Because it is newer compared to older medical colleges, check the departmental strength, faculty counts, hospital bed capacity etc.
For reservation category / quota / hostel availability – always check the latest official notification from the counselling authority (CEE Kerala) for 2025.
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