Kanyakumari Government Medical College (KGMC) is a government medical college located in Asaripallam, in the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu. It was established in 2003 and is affiliated with Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai. The college is recognized by the national regulatory authority for medical education. It has a sizeable campus (around 100.5 acres according to recent data) and is attached to teaching hospital / clinical facilities that serve the local and surrounding region.
Courses & Seat Intake (2025)
Here are the main academic offerings and seat structure:
Level | Courses / Highlights |
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Undergraduate (MBBS) | MBBS with about 150 seats per year. A seat quota breakdown: around 15% All India quota, and 85% in state quota for Tamil Nadu. |
Postgraduate (MD / MS) | Many PG specialties — e.g. General Medicine, Paediatrics, Anaesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, etc. |
Super-specialty | Offers superspecialty courses such as DM in Neurology, and MCh in Neurosurgery. |
Allied / Paramedical / Diploma / Certificate | Degree in paramedical tech (dialysis, OT & anaesthesia tech, radiography / imaging tech, accident & emergency care tech), diplomas (e.g. DMLT, nursing), certificate / certificate programs in emergency care / respiratory / multipurpose roles etc. |
Fee Structure (Indicative for 2025)
Here are approximate fee details:
MBBS (UG): First-year fees including tuition, admission, lab, library, university / regulatory / insurance / misc charges are around INR 81,073 for general category students. For certain reserved categories (SC / ST / SCA), the fees may be lower (e.g. around INR 12,073).
PG programs (MD / MS): Some PG tuition / academic fees are in the range from ~ INR 91,500 up to ~ INR 1,50,000 per year depending on specialty.
Super-specialty (DM / MCh): First-year fee for MCh or DM courses is approx INR 60,000 in many specialities.
Paramedical / allied diploma / certificate: Diploma / certificate / allied tech courses have much lower fees, for example diploma or certification in various allied tech courses or medical lab technology / emergency care tech etc.
Bond: There is a mandatory service bond of about 2 years for those admitted (in PG or UG) with a penalty if the bond is not fulfilled, which is around INR 40,00,000 in certain cases for PG students.
Cutoffs & Admission Trends (2025)
Here is a summary of recent cutoff trends / closing ranks:
For MBBS in All India quota (General category), the closing rank in Round 2 for 2025 was about 13,492.
In OBC category (All India) it was about 14,235 in 2025.
For SC category, closing rank in All India quota was around 115,928 in Round 2 2025.
In Tamil Nadu state quota, for categories such as Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe etc, the closing rank for MBBS in 2025 was ~ 15,160 for SCA category, showing an increase compared to previous years.
Earlier years show state quota cutoffs were lower (e.g. around ~11,298 … lower ranks).
For PG admissions (NEET PG or state counselling):
Courses like General Medicine have closing ranks in state quota around ~ 3,825 in open / general category.
Other specialties such as General Surgery, OBG, Emergency Medicine, etc., have closing ranks for reserved / backward categories (BC, MBC, SC, etc.) in the range of a few thousands (for example BC categories have closing ranks ~10,145 in surgery in recent PG rounds).
Placements, Clinical Exposure & Career Prospects
Students get clinical exposure through the associated teaching hospitals and rural / emergency care centres, which helps build real-life experience in general medicine, surgery, emergency, diagnostics, specialties, and super-specialty rotations.
PG residents get specialized training in their chosen fields and can go on to practice in government / private hospitals, or further super-specialty training.
The college also has allied paramedical programs, enabling career paths in dialysis tech, theatre / anaesthesia tech, imaging / OT / emergency care roles etc, which can lead to jobs in hospitals, diagnostic centres, and other healthcare settings.
Ranking & Reputation (2025)
It is considered one of the established government medical colleges in Tamil Nadu with a decent reputation, infrastructure and academic standing.
Among aspirants, it is a sought-after option for government medical seats due to its offerings in PG and super-specialty as well as MBBS.
Reviews highlight the campus, facilities and academic environment as decent, especially for local / state quota candidates, making it an appealing option.
Hostel & Campus Facilities
Hostel accommodation is available for both male and female students.
The campus is fairly large (approx ~100 acres) with good infrastructure including lecture halls, labs, demonstration / clinical / para-clinical labs, libraries, and allied health / paramedical training blocks.
Students staying in hostels have mess, recreation, and basic amenities for accommodation and study.
Because it is in a semi-rural / district area, students also benefit from rural health training centres and outreach / primary care rotations in nearby regions.
Strengths, Challenges & Tips for Applicants
Strengths:
Government college → more affordable fees + subsidised tuition especially for reserved categories.
Good variety of courses: MBBS, PG, super-specialty, allied paramedical / diploma / certificate courses.
Clear seat quota benefits for state domicile (Tamil Nadu residents get lower cutoff ranks / easier access via state quota).
Rural exposure and hospital rotations give broad clinical experience.
Challenges:
Competition is rising, both in All India quota and state quota categories.
Some categories (All India general / OBC) require decent ranks (closing ranks ~13,000+ in MBBS).
PG seats are competitive; you need good NEET PG ranks.
Hostel seats may be in demand; out-station / non-local students should apply early.
Tips for aspirants:
For MBBS, aim for All India rank below ~13,500 for general category to be safe in 2025.
If you are a Tamil Nadu domicile, state quota may give you better chance with lower cutoffs (state quota ranks are lower).
For PG, aim to get ranks in the low thousands (depending on specialty and quota) to get PG seats.
Apply early for hostel slots especially if you are from other districts or states.
Check the bond terms carefully (especially PG which has 2-year mandatory service and penalty for non-fulfilment).
Visit campus or speak to seniors to know hostel conditions, commute, and rural rotations.
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