NEET UG 2024 will be held on May 5, 2024, for admission to MBBS at GMC Kozhikode. NEET PG 2024 will be held on March 3, 2024, for admission to MD/ MS at GMC Kozhikode.
NEET UG 2024 will be held on May 5, 2024, for admission to MBBS at GMC Kozhikode. NEET PG 2024 will be held on March 3, 2024, for admission to MD/ MS at GMC Kozhikode.
Calicut medical College also known as Government Medical College, Kozhikode is located in the city of Kozhikode in Kerala. It is the second medical college established in the state of Kerala. The medical college came into existence in the year 1957. It was formerly affiliated to the University of Calicut and now functions under the aegis of Kerala University for Health Sciences (KUHS).
Government Medical College Kozhikode offers quality education in the field of Medical Sciences.The college offers courses like MBBS, speciality courses like MD and MS, super speciality courses like DM and M.Ch, Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) & Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm), Nursing courses and Paramedical courses. The college also offers several diploma courses in medical and paramedical streams.
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Highlights Table :
Name of Institute | Government Medical College Kozhikode |
Institute Type | Government |
Basic admission criteria | National / State Level Entrance |
Application mode | Online |
Name of entrance | NEET UG (MBBS) |
NEET PG (MD / MS) | |
NEET SS (DM & M.Ch) | |
KEAM (B.Sc, M.Sc & GNM) | |
Entrance mode | Online |
Counselling | National Level |
Scholarship | Yes |
Events |
Dates |
NEET Registration Date |
To be announced |
NEET Exam Date |
May 7, 2023. |
Government Medical College, Kozhikode, offers Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) to the students who want to pursue their career in the field of Medical Science. The duration and intake capacity of the mentioned program is 5.5 years and 250 seats respectively.
The students who have passed 10+2 level or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology are only eligible to seek admission in the MBBS program. However, the eligible candidates need to appear in National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG). The final selection will be made after the counselling conducted after the declaration of NEET UG Results.
List of courses:
Course Name | Specialization | Seats | Eligibility Criteria | Duration | Selection Procedure |
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MBBS | Medicine | 250 | 50% marks in 10+2 or Equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology Theory as a subject. (45% for General PH category and 40% SC / ST ) | 5.5 Years | NEET UG |
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At postgraduate level, Government Medical College Kozhikode offers speciality courses like Doctor of Medicine (MD) in various specializations for a duration of two years. The intake capacity varies depending upon the nature of specializations.
Apart from MD program at PG level, the college also offers Master of Surgery (MS) in various specializations for a duration period of two years.
Admission to the above mentioned courses is done on the basis of marks scored in National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET PG) conducted by the National Board of Examinations.
List of courses:
Course Name | Specialization | Seats | Eligibility Criteria | Duration | Selection Procedure |
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M.D. | Anaesthesia | 6 | MBBS from recognized University | 2 Years | NEET PG |
Biochemistry | 3 | ||||
Forensic Medicine | 3 | ||||
Dermatology,Venereology & Leprology | 5 | ||||
Emergency Medicine | 2 | ||||
Family Medicine | 2 | ||||
General Medicine | 15 | ||||
Microbiology | 3 | ||||
Pathology | 5 | ||||
Pharmacology | 2 | ||||
Physiology | 5 | ||||
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | 3 | ||||
Paediatrics | 8 | ||||
Psychiatry | 3 | ||||
Radiodiagnosis | 5 | ||||
Radiotherapy | 2 | ||||
Community Medicine | 4 | ||||
Pulmonary /Respiratory Medicine | 4 | ||||
Transfusion Medicine | 0 | ||||
M.S. | Anatomy | 3 | MBBS from recognized University | 2 Years | NEET PG |
Otorhinolaryngology | 3 | ||||
General Surgery | 16 | ||||
Ophthalmology | 5 | ||||
Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 10 | ||||
Orthopaedics | 5 |
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As far as superspeciality courses are concerned, the college offers Doctorate of Medicine (DM) and Master of Chirurgiae (M.Ch) for a duration period of three years. The DM program specializes in Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Neurology and Pulmonary Medicine. The other program, M.Ch, is offered in various specializations such as Neurosurgery, Genitourinary Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.
Candidates who have studied and passed MD or MS in relevant discipline are eligible to seek admission in the above mentioned superspeciality courses. However, the candidates need to appear in National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Superspeciality Courses (NEET SS) conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).
List of courses:
Course Name | Specialization | Seats | Eligibility Criteria | Duration | Selection Procedure |
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D.M. | Cardiology | 6 | MD / MS in relevant discipline | 3 Years | NEET SS |
Gastroenterology | 4 | ||||
Nephrology | 2 | ||||
Neurology | 1 | ||||
Pulmonary Medicine | 1 | ||||
M.Ch. | Neurosurgery | 2 | MD / MS in relevant discipline | 3 Years | NEET SS |
Genitourinary Surgery | 4 | ||||
Paediatric Surgery | 4 | ||||
Plastic Surgery | 2 | ||||
Thoracic Surgery | 2 |
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Candidates who want to pursue Pharmacy after 10+2 level or equivalent may choose Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm). The course is of four years in duration and the total intake capacity is 120 seats. Candidates must have passed Physics, Chemistry and Biology at 10+2 level which is one of the main eligibility criteria.
The college also offers Pharmacy at PG level as Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) which is offered with a duration of two years and the total number of seats available for admission process is 20. For admission in M.Pharm program, the students should have passed B.Pharm in relevant discipline.
Admission to the B.Pharm program is done on the basis of marks scored in Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) entrance test conducted by the Commissioner of Entrance Exam run by the Government of Kerala. For admission to the M.Pharm program, one must appear for Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) conducted by AICTE.
List of courses:
Course Name | Specialization | Seats | Eligibility Criteria | Duration | Selection Procedure |
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B Pharm | Pharmacy | 20 | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology | 4 Years | KEAM |
M Pharm | Pharmacy | 20 | B.Pharm in relevant discipline | 2 Years | GPAT |
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Apart from regular professional courses, Government Medical College also offers courses like General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM), Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Nursing and Master of Sciences in Nursing (M.Sc Nursing) for a duration period of 3.5 years, four years and two years, respectively.
Candidates who have passed 10+2 level examination in any discipline can seek admission in the GNM program while candidates who have passed 10+2 level or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology can seek admission in B.Sc program. The intake capacity is 30 seats and 60 seats respectively.
As far as M.Sc (Nursing) is concerned, candidates can only pursue this program only if he has pursued B.Sc in same or relevant discipline. The total number of seats available for admission is 30 seats.
Admission in the above mentioned programs is done on the basis of marks scored in Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) entrance test conducted by the Commissioner of Entrance Exam run by the Government of Kerala.
List of courses:
Course Name | Specialization | Seats | Eligibility Criteria | Duration | Selection Procedure |
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GNM | Nursing | 30 | 10+2 in any discipline | 3.5 Years | KEAM |
B.Sc. | Nursing | 60 | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology | 4 Years | |
M.Sc. | Nursing | 30 | B.Sc. Nursing | 2 Years |
Government Medical College, Kozhikode, also offers Paramedical Courses like Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in various specializations such as Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT), Cardiovascular Technology (BCVT), Optometry and Perfusion Technology. The duration period is four years.
Admission to the above mentioned program is done on the basis of marks scored in Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) entrance test conducted by the Commissioner of Entrance Exam run by the Government of Kerala.
List of courses:
Course Name | Specialization | Seats | Eligibility Criteria | Duration | Selection Procedure |
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B.Sc. | Medical Laboratory Technology | 24 | Pass in 10+2, A Level, IB, American 12th Grade or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English for admission to BSc MRT, with a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics taken together. | 4 Years | KEAM |
Cardiovascular Technology (BCVT) | 4 | ||||
Optometry | 20 | ||||
Perfusion Technology | 2 |
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Candidates are required to apply for the entrance test concerned with the course that one wishes to apply to. Here is a table summarising the course names with entrance exams. Candidates are required to go through the application process that been linked to in the corresponding rows before applying.
Course Name | Entrance Exam | Information/Application Process |
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MBBS | NEET UG | NEET UG Application Process |
MD/MS | NEET PG | NEET PG Application Process |
DM/M.Ch | NEET SS | NEET SS Official Website |
M.Pharm | GPAT | GPAT Application Process |
B.Pharm | KEAM | KEAM Application Process |
GNM/B.Sc (Nursing)/M.Sc (Nursing) | KEAM | |
Paramedical | KEAM |
COURSE | ADMISSION LINK |
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B.Pharm | Admission Link |
It all depends on your priorities. Both are elegant universities. One has been around for decades, while the other is newer but has been centrally funded and logistically developed.
AIIMS Advantages:
Good infrastructure, high-quality academics, and low fees. If you prefer a little privacy, single-room hostels are available. AIIMS exams and curriculum are up to date (taking students' wishes into consideration). You are not required to follow university-imposed rules and schedules (the director is in power, and students can easily approach him). It has a lot of funding and research opportunities. A clean and well-kept hospital, Better anti-ragging policies, no campus politics, and other such issues.
Calicut Medical College Advantages:
It has a well-known atmosphere (climate and language), homely food and delicacies, a little less loss in terms of academics, and campus politics if you like that sort of thing. CMC Calicut is more familiar to the general public than AIIMS Raipur. Cultural festivals such as Onam, Diwali, Eid, and Christmas are far more organized.