Government Medical College Parippally Kollam

About College

Government Medical College, Kollam is the first Government medical institution in Kerala. It is also known as GMC Parippally. Originally formed by the Central Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) in 2013, the college was taken over by the Government of Kerala and became officially functional in 2016.

The institute is affiliated with the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) and is recognised by the National Medical Commission. It offers MBBS, postgraduate, paramedical and nursing medical programs. The annual intake is 110 MBBS seats per year.

The campus is spread across 33 acres and has an attached teaching hospital, air-conditioned lecture halls, advanced laboratories, staff quarters, residential quarters for students and support services.

It follows a strong academic curriculum and has modern teaching methods and tools.

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Fee Structure 2026, GMC Kollam

The fees structure is very economical as it is a Government-run institution.

1. Approximate Annual MBBS Tuition Fee: Rs.23,150 to Rs.25,000 per year for General/AIQ/State quotas.
2. ESIC Insured Persons (IP) Quota fee: Rs.24,000 to Rs.25,000
3. Miscellaneous and Special Institutional fees: Rs.1.740 to Rs.3,480 per year.
4. Hostel fee: Rs.600 per month
5. Mess charges: Rs.3,500 to Rs.4,200 per month

One time fees to be paid at admission

• Refundable caution deposit: Rs.2,320
• College van logistical fee: Rs.1,740
• Miscellaneous institutional fee: Rs.1,740

There may be additional academic charges/fees to be paid as and when required.

The final fees can be confirmed from the college or during counselling.

Admission Process 2026, GMC Kollam

The admission for the MBBS program is entirely based on merit - NEET-UG 2026 scores.

1. Qualify NEET-UG 2026 with a valid score.
2. Register on the portals - Commissioner for Entrance Examination (CEE) or Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) as per quota for counselling
3. Select Government Medical College, Kollam, in choice filling and locking.
4. Download the allotment memo when the seat is allocated.
5. Personally report to the college for physical verification of documents and submission, biometric verification, fitness checkup and payment of fees

Seat allocation - 85% state quota and 15% All India quota. Since the college was initiated by the ESIC, some seats are allocated to the children of ESIC-insured workers, who can apply through the MCC portal with the required documents.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for MBBS admission, candidates must meet the following conditions:

1. Must have passed Higher Secondary (10+2) or its equivalent with subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English with minimum aggregate marks in PCB
   • 50% (General/EWS)
   • 40% (SC/ST/OBC)
   • 45% (PwD)
2. Must qualify NEET-UG 2026 with minimum required score/cutoff
3. Must be at least 17 years old as on 31 December 2026
4. Applicants can be Indian citizens, OCIs and PIOs.
5. Kerala Domicile holders are preferred for state quota seats.
6. Must be medically fit.

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Documents Required

Mandatory Documents

• NEET-UG 2026 Admit Card
• NEET-UG 2026 Score Card /Rank letter
• Provisional Allotment Memo
• Data Sheet(specially for Kerala State candidates)
• SSLC/10th Standard Certificate (for date of birth) and Marksheet
• Plus Two/12th Standard Marksheet and Passing Certificate
• Transfer Certificate - from previous institution
• Migration Certificate - from previous board
• Eligibility Certificate - form board other than Kerala HSC/VHSC/CBSE/CISCE
• Conduct Certificate issued within the last 6 months
• Aadhar Card copy
• Passport size photographs (10-15)
• Nativity/Domicile Certificate of Kerala - for state quota seats
• Physical Fitness Certificate
• Vaccination Certificate - immunization proof for Hepatitis B, MMR, Chickenpox
• Compulsory Rural Service Bond
• Surety bond
• Discontinuation Bond (Liquidated Damages)
• Genuinity Declaration
• Anti-Ragging/Conduct Affidavit by candidate
• Anti-Ragging/Conduct Affidavit by parent/guardian
• Anti-Dowry Undertaking
• Gap Affidavit - if applicable
• Physical Fitness Certificate
• Receipts of Fees paid

Category/Quota-Specific Documents (If Applicable)

• SC/ST/OBC: Caste Certificate/s issued by eligible government authority.
• OBC: Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate.
• EWS: Income and asset certificate.
• PwD: Certificate of Disability
• NRI/OCI/PIO: Passport/Sponsor's passport and Visa, NRI Certificate, PIO/OCI Card, Relationship certificate, Sponsorship Affidavit, Employment Proof, Equivalency Certificate and Embassy certificate.
• ESIC: Ward of Insured Person Certificate, ESIC Pehchan Card, Affidavits for female candidates

Candidates must carry all original documents with multiple photocopy sets.

All India Counselling

Below is the table containing the cutoff marks & ranks for the allocation of 15% of MBBS seats through All India counselling for various reservation categories at Government Medical College Parippally Kollam, in 2026.

NEET-PG (MD/MS) Courses & Seat Matrix at Government Medical College, Parippally Kollam

The table below presents the specialty-wise distribution of MD/MS seats, including clinical, non-clinical, and total intake, available at Government Medical College Parippally, Kollam, for NEET-PG aspirants. Seat availability may vary each academic year based on regulatory approvals and counselling outcomes

Infrastructure

GMC Kollam has a student supportive infrastructure for medical education.

Academic blocks:

• Spacious lecture theatres with audio visual teaching aids
• Departmental laboratories
• Departmental Research Rooms
• Skill development laboratory
• Multidisciplinary Research Unit
• Departmental Medical Museums
• Demonstration rooms
• Anatomy Dissection hall
• Examination hall
• Central Animal House
• Seminar rooms
• Auditorium

Teaching hospital: GMC Hospital Kollam (500+ beds) - attached multispeciality hospital and tertiary care centre for practical training in various departments,specialities and patient caring abilities.

Library and learning resources: Library which is well stocked with medical books and textbooks, national and international journals with access to digital databases, resources(ERMED repositories and ONOS) and reference material.

Hostel & Student Accommodation

On-campus separate residential accommodation for male and female students. Rooms (with attached bathrooms) are shared by 3 students and have a study table, chair, bed frame, and cupboard for each student. There are also common bathroom blocks for some blocks.

Utilities - uninterrupted water and electricity with power back-up in study areas, elevators for the hostel buildings, wi-fi connectivity, RO mineral drinking water purifiers and coolers and dedicated laundry areas with washing machines.

Facilities - Air-conditioned common rooms with TV, music systems, common study halls and quiet reading rooms, visiting room, access to campus gymnasium and fitness facilities, access to outdoor sports facilities.

Safety is maintained by round-the-clock security guards, CCTV monitoring, curfew timings and resident wardens.

The hygienic mess serves regular South Indian (Kerala style) meals, primarily non-vegetarian with some vegetarian options.

Other Campus Infrastructure

• Cafeteria and snack kiosks
• Gymnasium and fitness facilities
• Indoor and outdoor sports facilities
• Paripally Medical College Sub-Post office
• Bank extension counter and ATM facilities
• Cooperative general store
• Pharmacies
• Open air theatre (OAT)
• Electric sub-station
• Bus/van service
• CCTV surveillance
• Solar grid networks
• Rainwater harvesting and water cycling
• Cultural clubs
• Sports clubs
• Pain and Palliative Care Unit
• First aid and medical services
• Wi-fi enabled campus
• Administrative block
• Waste disposal - incineration complex, waste sorting areas, bio-gas processing unit
• Deep water wells - 2

Your Chance of getting a seat in Government Medical College, Parippally, Kollam through NEET 2026 Counselling?

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Conclusion

GMC Kollam is a reputed Government-run medical institution in Kerala. It has a strong academic curriculum, modern teaching methods and experienced faculty. It provides vast practical experience through its attached hospital. It follows a clear NEET-UG based admission process and is the most preferred medical college in Kerala.

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