Karuna Medical College: Courses, Admission, Fees Structure, Scholarship, Facilities

Karuna Medical College is a private college established in 2006 in Palakkad, Kerala. It is a part of the Karuna Institute of Medical Sciences. The courses offered include MBBS, B.Sc, B. Pharm, MD, M.Pharm, and Pharm D. Admissions to the MBBS and MD courses are made on the basis of the NEET-UG and NEET-PG examinations respectively and the subsequent counselling processes. The admissions to the remaining courses are based on merits achieved in the qualifying examination.

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Karuna Medical College Highlights

Particulars	Details
Established \| Type	2006 \| Private
Approved by	Medical Council of India
Affiliated to	Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS Thrissur)
Courses	MBBS, B.Sc, B. Pharm, MD, M.Pharm, and Pharm D
Admission Criteria	Merit in Entrance Examination
Application Portal	Online
Accepted Exam Scores	NEET UG and NEET PG
Facilities	Hostel, Library, Gymnasium, Sports
Principal	Dr. S. Vasanthamalai
Scholarship	Yes
Official Website	www.karunamedicalcollege.edu.in

Karuna Medical College Important Dates 2023

Admission to UG and PG courses at Karuna Medical College is based on NEET UG and NEET PG scores. Some of the important dates are tabulated below:

Events	Dates
NEET UG Admit Card 2023	May 4, 2023
NEET UG 2023 Exam Date	May 7, 2023
NEET UG Result 2023 (Out)	June 13, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Online Application Start Date	June 16, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Last Date of Application	July 13, 2023 (4:00 PM)
Last Date to Add Courses in the Submitted Application Form	July 13, 2023
Last Date for NEET Scores Submission in Kerala MBBS Candidate Portal	July 13, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Choice Filling	July 26, 2023 – July 31, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Provisional Result	August 2, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Final Result	August 3, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Choice Filling	August 18, 2023 – August 22, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Result	August 25, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Final Result	August 26, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Reporting	September 1, 2023 – September 4, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Registration	September 7, 2023 – September 9, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Choice Filling	September 12, 2023 – September 13, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Provisional Result	September 14, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Final Result	September 15, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Registration	September 23, 2023 – September 25, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Choice Filling	September 25, 2023 – September 26, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Provisional Result	September 26, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Final Result	September 27, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Reporting & Joining	September 28, 2023 – September 29, 2023
NEET PG 2023 Exam Date	March 5, 2023
NEET PG 2023 Result	March 14, 2023
Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2023 Online Application Start Date	July 7, 2023
Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2023 Last Date of Application	July 20, 2023 (4:00 PM)
Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Choice filling	August 7, 2023 – August 12, 2023
Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Allotment List	August 17, 2023
Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Reporting	August 18, 2023 – August 21, 2023
Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Choice Filling	September 1, 2023 – September 4, 2023
Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Provisional Result	September 5, 2023
Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Final Seat Allotment	September 6, 2023
Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Reporting	September 8, 2023 – September 11, 2023
Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Registration	September 17, 2023 – September 21, 2023
Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Seat Allotment	September 27, 2023
Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Reporting	September 28, 2023 – September 30, 2023

MCC conducts the NEET UG 2023 Counseling and NEET PG 2023 Counseling for admission to 15% MBBS Seats and 50% MD Seats under All-India Quota at Karuna Medical College. Here are the important dates for the same:

Event	Date
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Registration Dates	July 20, 2023 – July 25, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 1 Choice-Filling/Locking	July 22, 2023 – July 27, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result	July 29, 2023
Round 1 Reporting/Joining	July 31, 2023 – August 4, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Registration Dates	August 9, 2023 – August 14, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 2 Choice-Filling/Locking	August 10, 2023 – August 15, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Seat Allotment Result	August 18, 2023
Round 2 Reporting/Joining	August 20, 2023 – August 28, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Registration Dates	August 31, 2023 – September 4, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 3 Choice-Filling/Locking	September 1, 2023 – September 5, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Seat Allotment Result	September 8, 2023
Round 3 Reporting/Joining	September 10, 2023 – September 18, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Registration Dates	September 21, 2023 – September 23, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Stray Vacancy Round Choice-Filling/Locking	September 22, 2023 – September 24, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Result	September 26, 2023
Stray Vacancy Round Reporting/Joining	September 27, 2023 – September 30, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 1 Registration Dates	July 27, 2023 – August 1, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 1 Choice-Filling/Locking	July 28, 2023 – August 4, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 1 Seat Allotment Result	August 7, 2023
Round 1 Reporting/Joining	August 8, 2023 – August 14, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 2 Registration Dates	August 17, 2023 – August 22, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 2 Choice-Filling/Locking	August 19, 2023 – August 22, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 2 Seat Allotment Result	August 25, 2023
Round 2 Reporting/Joining	August 27, 2023 – September 4, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 3 Registration Dates	September 22, 2023 – September 25, 2023
Round 3 Choice-Filling/Locking	September 22, 2023 – September 25, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 3 Seat Allotment Result	September 28, 2023
Round 3 Reporting/Joining	September 29, 2023 – October 6, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Stray Vacancy Round Registration Dates	October 9, 2023 – October 11, 2023
Stray Vacancy Round Choice-Filling/Locking	October 9, 2023 – October 11, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Result	October 14, 2023
Stray Vacancy Round Reporting/Joining	October 15, 2023 – October 20, 2023

Karuna Medical College Courses

Course	Details
MBBS	Duration: 5 years Eligibility: 10 +2 at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology together and 50% marks in Biology separately. Intake: 100 Selection Criteria: NEET UG Read More
B.Sc Nursing	Duration: 4 years Eligibility: 10 +2 with Science (PCB) & English Core/English Elective with aggregate of 45% marks Intake: 50 Selection Criteria: Entrance Test
B.Pharm	Duration: 4 years Eligibility: 10 + 2 with physics, chemistry, biology or biotechnology with at least 50 % Selection Criteria: Merit in Qualifying Examination
MD	Duration: 3 years Eligibility: MBBS Intake: 10 Specializations: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Pathology, and Microbiology Selection Criteria: NEET PG
M. Pharm	Duration: 2 years Eligibility: B.Pharm Specializations: Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmacy Practice, and Pharmaceutical Chemistry Read More

Karuna Medical College Admission

Admissions to the MBBS programs are done on the basis of NEET UG Examination. The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is the medical common entrance test conducted by NTA. The application process for NEET 2020 has been completed.

How to apply?

The steps to apply are:

Go to the official NTA website and click on New Registration. Read the guidelines and then click on “Proceed to Application.”
Fill up the form and upload the required signature and photographs.
Pay the registration fee.
Print the final page after confirmation.

Post the examination, NTA will release merit lists based on which students will be selected for the counseling process. If or when the candidate is allowed Karuna Medical College, he can then apply to the college. This can be done online or offline.

How to apply for NEET-PG?

The steps to apply to NEET PG are as follows:

Visit the official website nbe.edu.in. Select NEET-PG, and click on Proceed to Application. Fill in the required details.
On receiving the application number and password, log in and fill in the details.
Upload the required documents and images.
Choose the appropriate exam location, exam test center, and the preferred date and time.
Pay the application fee via debit card/credit card/ net banking/ e-wallet.

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Karuna Medical College Facilities

Some of the facilities provided by the college include:

Hostel: The college has separate Hostels with single occupancy and double occupancy room for men and women students. Additional rooms for Interns and Post Graduates are also available. The hostels have 24 hours electricity supply, Continuous Water Supply with a Water Treatment Plant, a hygienic canteen operated by a private catering agency, along with an Indoor Games Hall, a well-equipped gymnasium and sprawling playgrounds.
Library: The Central Library is housed in a two-floor structure, comprising an area of 2000 sq meters with accommodation of 350 seats for student reading, 50 seats for journal reading,50 seats for staff reading, and 50 seats for own book reading. It has a comprehensive collection of books in all branches of Medical and Allied subjects.
Sports: A large playground is situated near the Hostel Buildings. There are separate playgrounds for FootBall, Cricket, VolleyBall, and others. A well-equipped gymnasium is also available. A separate Hall is available for Indoor Games such as Table Tennis, Chess, and Carrom.

Karuna Medical College FAQ

Ques. What are the important NEET details?

Ans. NEET 2020 exam will be conducted in offline mode on 26th July. It is a 3-hour long paper. Despite requests to conduct NEET twice a year, it will be conducted only once this year. The application fee for the NEET examination is INR 1400. It has three sections: physics, chemistry and biology/ biotech. Each correct answer is rewarded 4 marks, while each wrong answer deducts one mark. All questions are multiple-choice.

Ques. How is Karuna Medical College?

Ans. The courses are priced on the relatively higher side, but most students find the value for money satisfactory. Although the campus is situated at a distance from facilities like banks, it makes up for it with the serene and calm atmosphere which students find conducive to the education process. The faculty members are also highly experienced and the ratings given to the college are quite good.

Ques. What are the float, freeze, and withdrawal options on NEET counseling form 2020?

Ans. If the candidate is satisfied with the allotted college in the form and does not want to be considered for any more rounds of the counseling can use the Freeze option. This is also known as the Lock option. On the other hand, if the candidate is satisfied but also wants to be considered for other colleges and rounds, he can use the Float option. Lastly, if the student is not satisfied with allotted college, and does not want to appear for the subsequent rounds, he can use the withdraw option.

Ques. Can I apply to Karuna Medical College if I have not given a NEET examination?

Ans. Yes, you can still apply for the B.Sc Nursing program, and the B.Pharm and M.Pharm programs. However, you cannot apply to the MBBS or MD programs without a valid NEET score.

Ques. How do we contact the college for further details?

Ans. The mailing address of the college is Karuna Medical College, Vilayodi, Chittur, Palakkad, Kerala- 678103. They can be contacted at 9496962555 or 04923225300. They can also be emailed at karunamedicalcollege@gmail.com.

Ques. Is there any scholarship for students pursuing a degree at Karuna Medical College?

Ans. The Safe Development Aims Trust is a registered Charitable Trust constituted by the Minority Community of Muslims with its headquarters at Karuna Hospital Campus, Melamuri, Palakkad, Kerala. Since its inception in 1993, this trust has been actively engaged in the educational, social, and Health Activities in this region. There is a link on the Karuna Medical College website to apply for scholarships from this trust.