Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram was the first medical college in Kerala with a multi-specialty hospital structure. The college secured 16th position in the All India Ranking. Also, in Kerala the medical college, Thiruvananthapuram stands in 2nd position. GMC Kerala offers many courses to the students in the field of medical science such as MBBS, MD, MS, BDS, and also super-specialty courses like DM, M.Ch., M.Sc., and Ph.D. programs. There are a total of 250 MBBS seats (increased from 200 to 250 under EWS quota (2019-2020), 249 PG seats are offered to the students. There are reservations to the students under many categories like SC, ST, SM, EZ, BH, etc.

Government Medical College is one of the Top colleges in Kerala and is affiliated with Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram. Get Courses, Facilities, Placements, Recognitions & Accreditations details.

Government Medical College Latest Updates

Government Medical College, Alappuzha is one of the top-ranked university in Kerala, with an excellent academic curriculum, placements, facilities, and esteemed faculty members. Government Medical College is admission open 2024 accepting applications for all UG and PG courses for the academic session 2024-25. Government Medical College Alappuzha provides Scholarships for student's academic excellence and extracurricular achievements, also offers Merit-Based Scholarships for candidates based on merit scores in National & State Level competative exams as well as College Level Test. Interested candidates can apply to their preferred course by visiting the official website.

Here are some other Updates are as follows:

  1. The Government Medical College has recently conducted a placements drive for the 2024 passing out batch students and provides handsome salary packages.
  2. Government Medical College is also accepting applications from International Candidates for UG, PG, Diploma, and Certificate courses.
  3. Government Medical College Alappuzha offered upto 100% Scholarships to eligible candidates based on their academic excellence and extracurricular achievements.
  4. Government Medical College, Alappuzha has world-class infrastructure facilities for students and staff.

The Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram (also known as Thiruvananthapuram Medical College) is in Thiruvananthapuram (the capital of Kerala), India. Founded in 1951, it was dedicated by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and is Kerala's oldest medical college. The college was known in early records as Medical College (of Thiruvananthapuram), since it was the only medical institute in the state at its inception. Its campus houses several hospitals and institutions in addition to Medical College Hospital (MCH), including the Colleges of Nursing and Pharmaceutical Sciences, the Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram Dental College, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, the Priyadarshini Institute of Paramedical Sciences and the Sree Avittom Thirunal Hospital for Women and Children (SAT Hospital). The Regional Institute of Ophthalmology (RIO), also a part of the college, is being upgraded to a national-level independent institute. The School of Optometry is also on campus.

Accreditations and Ranking :

GMC Kerala is approved by the MCI Medical Council of India and accredited by Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram.

Course Offered :

Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram offers Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Pharmacy, Diploma in Pharmacy, BDS, MD in Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Social & preventive medicine/ community medicine, General medicine, Pediatrics, Pathology, Forensic medicine & toxicology, Physiology, Pharmacology, Dermatology/venereology & Leprosy, Pulmonary Medicine, Psychiatry, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Radiology/Radio diagnosis, Radiotherapy, Immunohematology & blood transfusion, MS in Orthopedics, ENT, General Surgery, M.Ch in Plastic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Urology, Surgical Gastroenterology, Thoracic surgery, Reproductive medicine/surgery, Pediatric surgery. 

Government Medical College, Alappuzha campus life

Campus life at Government Medical College, Alappuzha is just phenomenal. The Government Medical College, Alappuzha, Kerala and its Campus life provides lots of extracurricular activities like talent in dance, singing, art, literature, anchoring, event management, modelling and drama. Government Medical College Alappuzha campus life and environment is lively and friendly. The premises have sufficient facilities- medical help, food, and departmental store, etc. to fulfil every need of the students.

At Government Medical College campus you get chance to groom your personality, learn something new. Also, All the festivals are celebrated with extreme enthusiasm at Government Medical College campus Alappuzha so that students feel like home. Sports meet and annual college fests are huge stages for students to showcase their talent. Once you will graduate you will definitely miss the Government Medical College, Alappuzha campus life.

Infrastructure and facilities :

GMC Thiruvananthapuram Quick Facts---

  • On the college campus, there is a Medical college hospital (MCU), Institute for Nursing and Paramedical Science, Thiruvananthapuram medical college, Shree Chitra tribunal institute for medical science and Technology, Priyadarshini Institute of Paramedical Science, Shri Avittom tribunal hospital for women and children, Regional Institute of Ophthalmology and school of optometry in it.
  • The medical college, Thiruvananthapuram has two affiliated hospitals which are Government medical college hospital (MCH) and Sri Avittom tribunal hospital for Women and children. 
  • The college offers a total of 250 seats to MBBS students and 249 seats to PG students.
  • Of the 250 seats, 15% of seats are for All India Quota (AIQ), and 85% of seats are for Kerala students.
  • In the 15% AIQ seats, there is a reservation for General, SC, and ST.
  • Also, in the 85% seats, there are many reservations for different categories of Kerala people like state merit, Ezhava, Scheduled caste and scheduled tribes, Backward caste Hindu, Other Backward Christian, Anglo Indian, Muslims, Kuzhavan, and Dheevara.
  • For UG students, after completing their final exams, there will be a compulsory internship for 6 months with a stipend of INR 25,000/-. 
  • A learning resource center with an internet facility is available to make references and research.
  • The college contains two lecture halls which can accommodate 250 students each.
  • Medical College Thiruvananthapuram has a well-furnished hostel with all necessary facilities and recreation facilities with a gym to maintain fitness.
  • GMC Thiruvananthapuram Scholarships
  • In the Govt. Medical College Thiruvananthapuram, the students are offered a scholarship to enhance their education and facilitate the students who are short of financial assistance. The scholarship was provided by the state government as well as the central government. 

Vision

To prepare our students for the humanitarian and altruistic practice of medicine and life long learning while aspiring to promote excellence in health care through research and post graduate training.

Mission

To be a centre of excellence in medical education and the medical college of choice for students and faculty.

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