Amrita School of Medicine Kochi Admission Dates 2027

Admission to all 150 MBBS seats follows the national NEET UG schedule and MCC Deemed University Counselling. No seats are offered through a management or state quota. The 2026-27 admission process is complete, while registration for the 2027-28 cycle is expected in December 2026 or January 2027.

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Admission tests and counselling channels differ by course. The applicable route for each main programme is given below.

Amrita School of Medicine Kochi Courses and Fees

Medical education at the school begins with MBBS and continues through postgraduate, super-speciality and research programmes. The figures below follow the Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham fee structure for the 2026 cycle. The stated MBBS amount covers 5 academic years, while the compulsory 6-month internship carries a stipend. Hostel charges are separate.

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The first-year MBBS charge is INR 27,80,250, comprising INR 25 lakhs in tuition and INR 2,80,250 in other charges. Each of Years 2, 3 and 4 costs INR 25,94,000, followed by INR 13,07,000 for Year 5, the internship year. AIMS Kochi pays a monthly stipend to MD and MS residents. Depending on the speciality and length, Fellowship fees range from INR 5,000 to INR 50,000.

Amrita School of Medicine Kochi Admission Process

NEET merit and MCC Deemed University Counselling determine MBBS admission. Direct admission is not available, and the 150 seats do not include management or Kerala state quota seats.

MBBS Admission

Applicants must complete 10+2 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Biotechnology. The required aggregate is at least 60%, or 50% for reserved categories. They must also have a valid NEET UG score.

• Stage 1: Qualify for NEET UG and secure a place on its merit list.
• Stage 2: Register for MCC Deemed University Counselling and submit college choices.
• Stage 3: Receive an allotment for Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi.
• Stage 4: Complete document checks and pay the required institute fee.

For General category applicants in 2025, the MBBS closing rank was 2,33,349 in Round 1 and 2,89,975 in the final MCC Deemed University Counselling round, identified as Round 2. These ranks refer to the last admitted applicant. Those ranked below 1,00,000 generally obtain an allotment during Round 1.

NRI seats are also assigned through MCC Deemed University Counselling. Applicants must provide an NRI or OCI certificate, and the 5-year NRI quota fee is INR 2,10,84,250.

MD and MS Admission

For MD and MS, applicants enter through NEET PG and MCC PG Counselling under the Deemed University quota. Eligibility includes an approved MBBS degree, completion of the internship and valid NMC registration. More than 25 specialities are offered across the two postgraduate degree groups.

DM, M.Ch, and Fellowship Admission

Admission to DM and M.Ch requires a relevant MD or MS qualification, a NEET SS score and participation in MCC SS Counselling. Clinical Fellowships are hospital-based programmes lasting from 6 months to 1 year. Qualified specialists seeking sub-speciality training apply directly to the relevant AIMS Kochi department.

Amrita School of Medicine Kochi Placements and Career Outcomes

Because the school belongs to a private deemed university, its MBBS graduates have no compulsory government service bond. After their internship, they may prepare for NEET PG, enter Kerala's private healthcare sector or seek postgraduate study overseas. This differs from the service requirements commonly attached to government medical colleges and AIIMS institutions.

Most MBBS graduates choose NEET PG as the route to an MD or MS degree. Clinical work across the 34 specialities at AIMS supports their practical learning and, according to alumni, helps with NEET PG preparation. Some strong graduates also continue into residency through the school's MD and MS programmes.

Kerala's developed healthcare system and high healthcare spending support demand for specialist doctors. Graduates work in private hospitals across Kerala, Bengaluru and Chennai, as well as in the Middle East and the UK. At the postgraduate and super-speciality levels, AIMS Kochi also recruits consultants and faculty members from its alumni community.

Amrita School of Medicine Kochi Rankings

The school is among India's ten highest-ranked medical institutions in the NIRF Medical category. It was placed 9th in NIRF Medical 2025. For the parent institution, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham stood 8th among Indian universities in NIRF 2025 and 37th worldwide in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2026. The latter result placed the university 2nd in India.

Amrita School of Medicine Kochi Campus and Infrastructure

The medical school, teaching hospital, research centre and residential facilities share the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) campus in Ponekkara, Kochi. AIMS is a NABH and NABL certified tertiary and quaternary care centre that treats patients from Kerala and nearby states.

Clinical services extend across 34 specialities, including cardiac surgery, neurosciences, oncology, transplant medicine and paediatrics. A large outpatient department is supported by dedicated kidney and liver transplant units, cardiac catheterisation facilities and advanced imaging services. Academic facilities include lecture theatres, anatomy dissection halls, simulation labs, pathology and microbiology laboratories, and a central library with print and digital resources. Amrita holds the highest accreditation grade of NAAC A++.

Students can use accommodation on or close to the campus. Kochi Metro, railway services and the international airport at Nedumbassery connect the area with the rest of the city and region. AIMS is 10 km from Ernakulam railway station. Students and researchers can also work with the university's science, engineering and health faculties through cross-disciplinary research projects.

Amrita School of Medicine Kochi vs Kasturba Medical College vs Sri Ramachandra Institute

Amrita School of Medicine in Kochi, Kasturba Medical College in Manipal and Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education in Chennai are private deemed medical universities in South India. Each has a top-15 NIRF Medical standing, and their MBBS costs fall within the INR 1 to 2 crore range. They commonly attract applicants with similar NEET UG rank profiles who are considering higher-fee private deemed universities.

With its longer history and generally stronger NIRF position, KMC Manipal is often preferred by applicants holding better NEET UG ranks. Amrita Kochi stands out for its NAAC A++ accredited parent university and the clinical facilities at AIMS. Sri Ramachandra provides a management quota option for applicants seeking that admission route. All three award NMC-recognised MBBS degrees and offer strong opportunities for postgraduate medical training.