Government Medical College, Kozhikode, Calicut Admissions 2025: Courses, Fees, Cutoffs, Placements & Ranking

Government Medical College, Kozhikode (often called Calicut Medical College) is one of Kerala’s premier medical institutions. Established in 1957, it is affiliated with Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). 

Situated on a sprawling campus of ~ 270 acres, the institution is attached to several major hospitals and commands a high patient inflow, which gives students strong clinical exposure. 

Over the decades, it has maintained strong academic reputation, infrastructure, and alumni presence, making it one of the top choices for medical aspirants in Kerala and even from outside states.

Courses Offered

The college offers a wide spectrum of programs across undergraduate, postgraduate, and super-speciality levels. 

Undergraduate (UG)

• MBBS: 5.5 years total (4.5 years academic + 1-year internship) 

  • Intake: ~ 250 seats 

• Paramedical / Allied Health / B.Sc courses: in fields like medical imaging technology, radiology, optometry, medical lab technology, etc. 

• B.Pharm also available as a course. 

Postgraduate (PG)

• MD / MS in multiple specialities: General Medicine, Pediatrics, Radiodiagnosis, Surgery, OBG, Pathology, etc. 

• Diploma & PG Diploma courses in relevant medical domains. 

Super-Speciality (DM / M.Ch)

• The institution also offers super-speciality programs (DM / M.Ch) in select branches like Neurology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Urology, etc. 

Eligibility & Admission Process (2025)

Eligibility

• For MBBS / UG courses:
    • 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Biotechnology and English
    • Minimum aggregate marks (as per Kerala / NMC norms)
    • Valid NEET-UG 2025 score
    • Age requirement: At least 17 years by December 31, 2025

• For PG (MD / MS):
    • MBBS degree from NMC recognized institution
    • Completion of compulsory internship
    • Valid NEET-PG 2025 score

• For Super-Speciality (DM / M.Ch):
    • Relevant MD / MS in the specialization field
    • Valid NEET-SS, as per regulations

Admission / Counselling Process

1. Students must appear and qualify NEET-UG / NEET-PG / NEET-SS as applicable.

2. State quota counselling in Kerala is handled by CEE Kerala via the KEAM / medical allotment process. (85% of MBBS seats for state quota) 

3. All India Quota (AIQ) 15% seats are filled via MCC counselling. 

4. Seat allotment, document verification, fee payment, reporting to college follow as per counselling schedule.

Because this is a well-established medical college, the competition is very high; aspirants must aim for strong NEET scores and rank to secure a seat here.

Fee Structure (2025)

Below is a broad estimate of fee ranges (tuition + common charges) for various courses in GMC Kozhikode. (Derived from recent published data) 

Note: These are indicative values based on available data; official 2025 notices may adjust them.

Cutoffs (2025 & Trends)

Because GMC Kozhikode is one of the top medical colleges in Kerala, its cutoffs are among the highest in the state.

For the MBBS (State Quota), the general-category cutoff NEET score tends to be in the range of 615+ (approx), though this can vary yearly.

• Under All India Quota, the MBBS cutoff (General) may require NEET scores in higher bands. 

For PG / MD / MS, cutoffs in top specialities like Radiodiagnosis, General Medicine, and other high-demand branches typically require very high ranking / scores. 

Besides merit, category reservation, domicile, and seat availability influence final cutoffs.

Placements & Career Prospects

As with most medical colleges, “placements” in the traditional sense (like campus recruitments) are not the norm. Rather, students progress into clinical careers, further specialization, or hospital roles.

• Internship: After MBBS, students do a one-year rotating internship in affiliated hospitals.

• Government Service / Health Department Jobs: Many graduates join governmental hospitals, primary health centers, etc.

• PG Specialization: Many students pursue NEET-PG to specialize in their fields.

• Private Hospitals / Clinics: Some doctors join reputed private hospitals or set up private practice.

• Research & Teaching: Faculty roles and research projects in medical science are other paths.

Because GMC Kozhikode is a well-regarded institution with high clinical exposure, its graduates are well-positioned to compete for reputed hospitals and academic roles.

Some sources claim that for allied / non-medical roles (optometry, etc.), placements are handled via campus recruitment, though these are ancillary to the core medical degree system. 

Reportedly, in non-core courses, highest salary packages seen were around INR 5,00,000 per annum, and average package ~ INR 3,68,000 (for allied fields) in certain datasets. 

Ranking & Reputation

• GMC Kozhikode is ranked #23 in the medical category per Collegedunia 2025 ranking. 

• Within Kerala, it is one of the top government medical colleges, often favored by local and national aspirants alike. 

• The college has strong legacy, large hospital infrastructure (with bed strength in the thousands) and wide clinical exposure. 

• Its facilities, faculty, and academic reputation consistently make it a benchmark among medical colleges in Kerala and South India.

Pros & Challenges

Strengths:

• Outstanding clinical exposure due to high patient inflow

• Broad spectrum of courses including super-speciality

• Strong institutional reputation

• Affordable fees for a government institution

• Good infrastructure and attached hospitals

Challenges:

• Extremely stiff competition for admission

• Variability in facilities across specialty departments

• High academic pressure, given the standard and expectations

• For non-Kerala students (AIQ), accommodation and adaptation may pose challenge