GMC Thiruvananthapuram offers MBBS as its main undergraduate course and MD/MS at the postgraduate level. The government college was established in 1951 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It is affiliated with Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC), and accredited by NAAC. Admission to MBBS, MD/MS, and super-speciality courses is based on NEET-UG, NEET-PG, or NEET-SS. Students pay the admission fee when they report after seat allotment.
The college also runs DM, M.Ch, B.Sc Nursing, MLT, Optometry, Perfusion Technology, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, rehabilitation, and diploma programmes. Clinical training is available through MCH, SAT, RCC, and RIO hospitals. Facilities include the Multidisciplinary Research Laboratory, speciality ICUs, and other hospital units. Kerala DTE and the central or state counselling authorities manage admissions under NMC rules. The official website is tmc.kerala.gov.in.
Nursing and paramedical applicants can use the LBS Centre for Science and Technology application portal.
GMC Thiruvananthapuram Important Dates 2026
NEET UG AIQ Special Stray Vacancy Round 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration | November 2 to November 4, 2026, up to 3:00 PM |
| Fee payment deadline | November 4, 2026, up to 6:00 PM |
| Choice filling | November 2 to November 5, 2026, up to 11:00 AM |
| Choice locking | November 4, 2026, 4:00 PM to November 5, 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Allotment result | November 7, 2026 |
| Reporting at the allotted institute | November 7 to November 16, 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
Kerala NEET PG Counselling 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First-phase allotted candidates report and join | November 3 to November 10, 2026, up to 4:00 PM |
Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
NEET PG AIQ Counselling 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 2 seat-matrix verification | November 4 to November 5, 2026 |
| Round 2 registration and payment | November 6 to November 11, 2026 |
| Round 2 choice filling | November 7 to November 12, 2026 |
| Round 2 allotment processing | November 12 to November 13, 2026 |
| Round 2 result | November 14, 2026 |
| Round 2 reporting and joining | November 16 to November 23, 2026 |
| Round 2 joined-candidate data verification | November 24, 2026 |
| Round 3 seat-matrix verification | November 25 to November 26, 2026 |
| Round 3 registration and payment | November 26 to December 1, 2026 |
| Round 3 choice filling | November 27 to December 2, 2026 |
| Round 3 allotment processing | December 2 to December 3, 2026 |
| Round 3 result | December 4, 2026 |
| Round 3 reporting and joining | December 5 to December 12, 2026 |
| Round 3 joined-candidate data verification | December 14, 2026 |
| Stray vacancy seat-matrix verification | December 15, 2026 |
| Stray vacancy registration and payment | December 16 to December 21, 2026 |
| Stray vacancy choice filling | December 16 to December 21, 2026 |
| Stray vacancy allotment processing | December 22 to December 23, 2026 |
| Stray vacancy result | December 24, 2026 |
| Stray vacancy reporting and joining | December 24 to December 31, 2026 |
Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
NEET SS Exam Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application window | October 29 to November 18, 2026 |
| Application edit window | November 20 to November 23, 2026 |
| Selective edit window for deficient images | November 28 to December 2, 2026 |
| Exam-city information | November 30, 2026 |
| Admit card | December 7, 2026 |
| NEET-SS examination | December 11 and December 12, 2026 |
| Result declaration deadline | January 12, 2027 |
| Deadline for completing the prior-entry qualification | January 31, 2027 |
Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
GMC Thiruvananthapuram UG Admission 2026
At the undergraduate level, students can apply for MBBS, B.Sc Nursing, B.Sc allied health courses, B.Pharm, and BCVT. MBBS selection uses NEET-UG merit and centralised counselling. Nursing, pharmacy, and allied health admissions follow the entrance or merit process set by the relevant government authority.
GMC Thiruvananthapuram MBBS Admission 2026
MBBS is the college's flagship programme and lasts 5 years. Applicants must study Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in Class 12 and qualify for NEET-UG. Seats are allotted through counselling under the All India Quota or Kerala State Quota.
| Course Name | MBBS |
|---|---|
| Course Duration | 5 Years |
| Eligibility | Marks obtained in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology |
| Selection Criteria | NEET-UG |
| Application Mode | Online |
MBBS Eligibility Criteria
| Parameter | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Pass 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology, and English as core subjects. |
| Minimum Marks | General: 50% aggregate in PCB; SC/ST/OBC: 40%; unreserved PwD: 45%. |
| Age | At least 17 years old on December 31, 2025. The latest NEET rules state no upper age limit. |
| Nationality | Indian citizen or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI). |
| Domicile | Required for the 85% state quota. |
| Entrance Exam | Qualify for NEET-UG 2025 conducted by NTA. Selection depends on NEET rank and score. |
| Medical Fitness | Meet the prescribed medical fitness standards. |
MBBS Selection and Admission Process
The college does not hold a separate MBBS test or interview. NEET-UG rank determines the merit position, followed by centralised counselling. The total intake is 250 seats. Of these, 15% are filled through the All India Quota and 85% through the Kerala State Quota.
| Stage | Process |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG | Appear for NEET-UG 2025 and obtain the qualifying percentile. |
| Merit Lists | NEET scores are used to prepare separate lists for the 15% AIQ and 85% Kerala State Quota. |
| Counselling Registration | Register with MCC for AIQ seats or CEE Kerala/DME Kerala for state seats. |
| Seat Allotment | The allotment depends on NEET rank, reservation category, and college preference. |
| Final Admission | Report to the college for document checking, fee payment, and a medical fitness examination. |
Documents for MBBS Admission
- NEET-UG admit card and rank scorecard
- Class 10 or SSLC certificate for date-of-birth verification
- Class 12 or HSC marksheet and passing certificate
- Transfer Certificate from the last institution
- Character or conduct certificate
- Domicile or nativity certificate for Kerala applicants
- Caste or community certificate
- Passport-size photograph
- Aadhaar Card or another valid photo ID
- Allotment letter from CEE Kerala or MCC
- Migration certificate and income certificate
- Medical fitness certificate
Other UG Courses
The allied health, nursing, and pharmacy programmes prepare students for work in optometry, laboratory technology, dialysis, perfusion, nursing, cardiovascular technology, and pharmaceutical sciences. Most courses use an entrance examination or qualifying-examination merit under government rules.
| Course | Specialisation | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc | Medical Laboratory Technician Optometry Dialysis Technology Perfusion Technology | 10+2 |
| B.Sc Nursing | Not specified | 10+2 |
| B.Pharm | Not specified | 10+2 |
| BCVT | Not specified | 10+2 |
Other UG Eligibility Criteria
| Course | Academic Qualification | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc Nursing | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English | 45% aggregate in PCB; 40% for reserved categories |
| B.Sc Optometry | 10+2 with PCB | 50%, which may vary by year |
| B.Sc Medical Lab Technology | 10+2 with PCB | 50% for general and 40% for reserved categories |
| B.Sc Perfusion Technology | 10+2 with PCB | 50% aggregate |
| B.Pharm | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics | 50% aggregate in the qualifying examination |
- Applicants must pass 10+2 with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
- General-category requirements range from 45% to 50%, while the reserved-category requirement is 40%.
- Students must be 17 years old on December 31 of the admission year.
Other UG Selection Criteria
| Course | Entrance Exam | Selection Basis |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc Nursing | LBS Kerala Nursing and Paramedical Admission Test | Entrance-test merit list |
| Allied Health B.Sc Courses | LBS Paramedical Allotment | Entrance rank and marks |
| B.Pharm | KEAM or institutional merit list | KEAM rank is preferred, while some seats use direct state merit |
- B.Sc Nursing and paramedical applicants must qualify in the LBS Kerala entrance test.
- Most B.Pharm seats are filled through KEAM or a state merit list.
- Final selection considers rank, category, and available seats.
Other UG Admission Process
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Apply through the LBS Centre for Science and Technology. |
| 2 | Complete the online nursing or paramedical application and upload the required records. |
| 3 | Take the entrance test when required and check the published rank list. |
| 4 | Join centralised online counselling conducted by LBS or the KEAM authorities. |
| 5 | After allotment, report to GMC Thiruvananthapuram for document verification and admission. |
Applicants must qualify in any required entrance examination before counselling. Admission is confirmed only after the student reports to the college, submits the documents, and pays the admission fee. The source process also refers to MCC for AIQ seats and DTE Goa for the state quota.
GMC Thiruvananthapuram PG Admission 2026
Postgraduate options include MD, MS, DM, M.Ch, M.Sc, M.Pharm, and allied health programmes. MD/MS applicants need a recognised MBBS degree, a completed one-year internship, and permanent registration. Training takes place in a government-owned tertiary-care hospital.
| Course | Specialisation | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| MD | General Medicine Paediatrics Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology Psychiatry Community Medicine Radiodiagnosis Anaesthesiology Pathology Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Obstetrics and Gynaecology Physiology Radiology Radiotherapy Emergency Medicine Microbiology Preventive and Social Medicine Anatomy Biochemistry Blood Transfusion and Immunohaematology Forensic Medicine Pharmacology Tuberculosis and Respiratory Medicine | MBBS and NEET-PG |
| MS | General Surgery Obstetrics and Gynaecology Orthopaedics Anatomy ENT Ophthalmology | MBBS and NEET-PG |
| MD | Neurology Pediatric Neurology Neonatology Nephrology Gastroenterology | Postgraduation |
| DM | Cardiology Endocrinology | Postgraduation |
| M.Sc | Medical Laboratory Technology Nursing | Graduation |
PG Eligibility Criteria
| Course | Academic Qualification |
|---|---|
| MD/MS | MBBS from a recognised institution and a completed 1-year internship |
| DM/M.Ch | MD/MS in the relevant speciality |
| M.Sc Allied PG | B.Sc in the relevant subject, such as Echo, MLT, or Nursing |
| M.Pharm | B.Pharm from a recognised institution |
- MD/MS applicants need an MBBS degree, completed internship, and permanent registration.
- DM/M.Ch applicants must hold the relevant recognised MD/MS degree and take NEET-SS.
- Allied PG applicants need a recognised B.Sc or B.Pharm degree, with a possible requirement of 50%.
PG Selection Criteria
| Course | Entrance Exam | Selection Basis |
|---|---|---|
| MD/MS | NEET-PG | NEET-PG rank followed by MCC or state counselling |
| DM/M.Ch | NEET-SS | NEET-SS rank followed by MCC counselling |
| Allied Health PG | DME Kerala or LBS entrance test | State-level rank or merit list |
| M.Pharm | GPAT or merit | GPAT rank or institutional academic merit |
MD/MS applicants register through MCC or Kerala state counselling. DM/M.Ch applicants use MCC after qualifying in NEET-SS. Allied PG admission is handled through the LBS/DME Kerala entrance process or direct merit for applicable M.Pharm and paramedical seats.
PG Admission Process
The college does not conduct its own interview or entrance examination for NEET-based PG courses. Students first qualify in NEET-PG, NEET-SS, or the applicable state or institutional test. After counselling and allotment, they report to the college for document checking, medical fitness, and fee payment.
| Step | Process |
|---|---|
| 1 | Take NEET-PG, NEET-SS, or the relevant state or institutional entrance test. |
| 2 | Register with MCC for AIQ or DME Kerala/LBS for the state quota. |
| 3 | Submit course preferences and participate in counselling. |
| 4 | Accept the allotted speciality, report with original documents, and pay the admission fee. |
Documents for PG Admission
- NEET-PG or NEET-SS admit card and scorecard
- MBBS degree certificate
- Marksheets from all MBBS professional years
- CRRI internship completion certificate
- Permanent registration certificate from Kerala Medical Council or NMC
- Allotment letter from MCC or the state authority
- Transfer Certificate from the MBBS institution
- Caste or community certificate, where applicable
- Valid Aadhaar, PAN, or passport
- 4 to 6 passport-size photographs
- Migration certificate, where applicable
- Employer's NOC for an in-service applicant
- Medical fitness and Hepatitis B vaccination certificate
GMC Thiruvananthapuram Diploma Admission 2026
Diploma courses are offered with the college's medical and allied health programmes. Most admissions are entrance-based and follow the applicable government and statutory rules.
GMC Thiruvananthapuram Cutoff
Admission depends on NEET-UG, NEET-PG, or NEET-SS rank. Cutoffs can change with the number of applicants, available seats, exam difficulty, reservation category, and counselling round. Students must meet the required rank during MCC or Kerala counselling.
NEET UG Counselling Cutoff
The overall NEET cutoff rank is 1606. The following General-category ranks cover 2024 and 2023.
| Course | 2024 | 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Round 3 | Round 1 | Round 3 | |
| MBBS | 1606 | 4352 | 93021 | 117901 |
Kerala NEET UG Counselling Cutoff
The overall Kerala NEET counselling cutoff rank for the SM category is 327.
| Course | 2024 | 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Round 3 | Round 1 | Round 4 | |
| MBBS | 327 | 428 | 1295 | 2706 |
NEET PG Counselling Cutoff
The overall NEET-PG cutoff range is 202 to 62484. These General-category ranks compare 2024 with 2023.
| Course | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Round 3 | Round 1 | Round 3 | Round 4 | |
| MD Radiodiagnosis | 202 | 259 | 481 | 820 | 1134 |
| MD General Medicine | 302 | 674 | 725 | 945 | - |
| MD Tuberculosis and Respiratory Medicine | 1199 | - | 2450 | 4589 | - |
| MD Paediatrics | 1744 | 3174 | 1928 | 2552 | 3514 |
| MD Psychiatry | 1991 | 9003 | |||
| MS General Surgery | 3248 | 6374 | 4391 | 7761 | 7594 |
| MS Orthopaedics | 3398 | 7640 | 3491 | 3989 | - |
| MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 4622 | 9599 | 4804 | 6405 | 6809 |
| MS ENT | 5702 | 12388 | 12100 | 12261 | - |
| MS Ophthalmology | 5862 | - | 7441 | - | - |
| MD Anaesthesiology | 8445 | - | 10997 | 12697 | - |
| MD Blood Transfusion and Immunohaematology | 14034 | - | - | - | - |
| MD Pathology | 14763 | - | 21443 | 25116 | 34311 |
| MD Preventive and Social Medicine | 19277 | - | 18666 | 20551 | 26861 |
| MD Pharmacology | 20344 | - | - | - | - |
| MD Biochemistry | 37354 | - | - | - | - |
| MD Forensic Medicine | 41439 | - | 29063 | 57579 | 68159 |
| MD Physiology | 62484 | 63735 | - | - | 73793 |
Kerala NEET PG Counselling Cutoff
The overall Kerala NEET-PG cutoff range for the SM category is 294 to 33632.
| Course | Round 1 | Round 3 |
|---|---|---|
| MD Radiodiagnosis | 294 | - |
| MD General Medicine | 592 | 885 |
| MD Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology | 924 | - |
| MD Paediatrics | 2519 | 3113 |
| MD Psychiatry | 3284 | 13360 |
| MD Tuberculosis and Respiratory Medicine | 3441 | 9810 |
| MD Emergency Medicine | 4331 | - |
| MS General Surgery | 4709 | 6613 |
| MS Orthopaedics | 5293 | 11192 |
| MD Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 8112 | 9848 |
| MS Ophthalmology | 8644 | 12679 |
| MD Anaesthesiology | 8996 | 13769 |
| MD Pathology | 14223 | 28125 |
| MD Community Medicine | 14571 | 33412 |
| MD Radiotherapy | 14848 | - |
| MD Microbiology | 25678 | 44292 |
| MD Pharmacology | 29436 | 58912 |
| MD Biochemistry | 33632 | 79009 |
| MD Forensic Medicine | - | 64575 |
NEET SS Counselling Cutoff
The overall NEET-SS cutoff range is 9 to 3603 for the General category.
| Course | Round 1 | Round 2 |
|---|---|---|
| DM Pediatric Neurology | 9 | - |
| M.Ch Reproductive Medicine | 19 | - |
| Endocrinology | 23 | - |
| DM Neonatology | 31 | 33 |
| DM Nephrology | 441 | 80 |
| DM Gastroenterology | 549 | - |
| DM Neurology | 657 | - |
| M.Ch Urology | 754 | 453 |
| DM Cardiology | 1190 | - |
| M.Ch Neurosurgery | 2375 | - |
| M.Ch Pediatric Surgery | 3603 | 3763 |
| M.Ch Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery | - | 3781 |
GMC Thiruvananthapuram Scholarships 2026
Students can seek government-funded financial aid as well as non-government scholarship support. These schemes are intended for meritorious students and learners from financially weaker backgrounds.
GMC Thiruvananthapuram Admission 2026 FAQs
Ques. Where can students take part in medical research at GMC Thiruvananthapuram?
Ans. Research opportunities are available through the Multidisciplinary Research Laboratory, Child Development Centre, and Regional Cancer Centre. Students may also join ICMR-STS projects, national medical conferences, and work connected with an international peer-reviewed journal. Research mentoring is especially strong for postgraduate and super-speciality students.
Ques. What facilities support postgraduate and super-speciality medical training?
Ans. The college has more than 160 MD and MS seats and over 18 DM/M.Ch seats. Students receive clinical training, research guidance, and experience in specialised patient-care units across many departments. Many graduates later work at recognised national institutions or take fellowships outside India.
Ques. What activities are available outside the medical curriculum?
Ans. Students participate in Intermedicos, Euphoria, and other college events involving music, theatre, sports, debates, and the arts. They also represent the college in inter-medical competitions held across Kerala and South India.
Ques. What practical exposure do the non-MBBS undergraduate programmes provide?
Ans. B.Sc Nursing, B.Pharm, Optometry, Medical Lab Technology, and Perfusion Technology students train within the relevant departments of the college hospital. The courses combine subject-specific teaching with practical work and can lead to clinical or research careers.
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