Kerala, a state on India’s southern end, with over 600 kilometres of Arabian Sea coastline. It’s famous for its palm-lined beaches and backwaters, which are a network of canals. Inland are the Western Ghats, a range of mountains with tea, coffee, and spice plantations, as well as wildlife.
Kerala has 13 Government Medical Colleges and 21 Private Medical Colleges. The state is famous for its highest literacy state. The quality of education in Kerala is quite famous across the country. According to the reports 116010 students from the state have applied for NEET 2021 examination. In this article let’s read about the top 10 private medical colleges in Kerala.
1. Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur
Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute is a private, non-profit minority medical college, hospital, and research institute in the town of Thrissur. The Jubilee Mission Hospital Trust, a nonprofit organisation under the Catholic Archdiocese of Thrissur, manages the institution. It began as a modest dispensary on December 17, 1951.

Courses Offered
Course | Duration | No. of seats |
MBBS | 5.5 Years | 100 |
MD Anesthesiology | 3 Years | 4 |
MD Paediatrics | 3 Years | 4 |
MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 3 Years | 3 |
DM Neurology | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Community Medicine | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Emergency Medicine | 3 Years | 2 |
MD General Medicine | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Microbiology | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Psychiatry | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Radiodiagnosis | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Transfusion Medicine | 3 Years | 2 |
MS ENT | 3 Years | 2 |
MS General Surgery | 3 Years | 2 |
MS Ophthalmology | 3 Years | 2 |
MS Orthopaedics | 3 Years | 2 |
DM Cardiology | 3 Years | 1 |
MD Pathology | 3 Years | 1 |
MD Physiology | 3 Years | 1 |
Website: http://www.jmmcri.org/
Admissions are strictly based on the scores of NEET examinations
2. Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, generally known as Amrita Hospital, is a multi-speciality quaternary care hospital and medical school in Kochi, India. It is one of the country’s largest medical institutions, with a total built-up area of nearly 3.33 million square feet spread across 125 acres of land.

Courses Offered
Course | Duration | No. of seats |
MBBS | 5.5 Years | 100 |
MD Anaesthesiology | 3 Years | 11 |
MD Radiodiagnosis | 3 Years | 10 |
MD General Medicine | 3 Years | 8 |
MS General Surgery | 3 Years | 6 |
MS Ophthalmology | 3 Years | 6 |
Post Graduate Diploma in Anaesthesia | 2 Years | 6 |
DM Cardiology | 3 Years | 5 |
MD Community Medicine | 3 Years | 5 |
MD Pathology | 3 Years | 5 |
MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 3 Years | 5 |
DM Gastroenterology | 3 Years | 4 |
DM Neurology | 3 Years | 4 |
M.Ch Gastrointestinal Surgery | 3 Years | 4 |
M.Ch Neuro Surgery | 3 Years | 4 |
MD Paediatrics | 3 Years | 4 |
MS Orthopaedics | 3 Years | 4 |
MS Otorhinolaryngology | 3 Years | 4 |
DM Endocrinology | 3 Years | 3 |
DM Nephrology | 3 Years | 3 |
M.Ch Pediatric Surgery | 3 Years | 3 |
M.Ch Urology | 3 Years | 3 |
MD Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy | 3 Years | 3 |
MD Psychiatry | 3 Years | 3 |
MD Radiotherapy | 3 Years | 3 |
Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pathology | 2 Years | 3 |
DM Cardiac Anesthesia | 3 Years | 2 |
DM Medical Oncology | 3 Years | 2 |
DM Paediatric Neurology | 3 Years | 2 |
DM Pediatric Cardiology | 3 Years | 2 |
DM Pulmonary Medicine | 3 Years | 2 |
DM Rheumatology | 3 Years | 2 |
M.Ch Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery | 3 Years | 2 |
M.Ch Gynaecological Oncology | 3 Years | 2 |
M.Ch Head and Neck Surgery | 3 Years | 2 |
M.Ch Plastic Surgery | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Anatomy | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Biochemistry | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Emergency Medicine | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Forensic Medicine | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Microbiology | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Nuclear Medicine | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Pharmacology | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Physiology | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Respiratory Medicine | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Geriatrics | 3 Years | 1 |
Website: http://www.amritahospitals.org/
Admissions are strictly based on the scores of NEET examinations
3. Sree Gokulam Medical College, Venjaramoodu
Sree Gokulam Medical College and Research Foundation were founded in 2005. The campus is located in Venjaramoodu, a lovely green village away from the hustle and bustle of city life, 28 kilometres from the state capital of Thiruvananthapuram. His Excellency Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, Ex-President of India, inaugurated the Medical College Hospital to the Nation in December 2005.

Courses Offered
Course | Duration | No. of seats |
MBBS | 5.5 Years | 150 |
MD Anaesthesia | 3 Years | 6 |
MD General Medicine | 3 Years | 4 |
MD Microbiology | 3 Years | 3 |
MD Paediatrics | 3 Years | 3 |
MD Radiology | 3 Years | 3 |
MS ENT | 3 Years | 3 |
MS Ophthalmology | 3 Years | 3 |
Diploma in Child Health | 2 Years | 2 |
MD Anatomy | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Biochemistry | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Community Medicine | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Pathology | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Pharmacology | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Physiology | 3 Years | 2 |
MS General Surgery | 3 Years | 2 |
MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 3 Years | 2 |
MS Orthopaedics | 3 Years | 2 |
Diploma in Ophthalmology | 2 Years | 1 |
Diploma in Orthopaedics | 2 Years | 1 |
Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology | 2 Years | 1 |
Diploma in Radio Diagnosis | 2 Years | 1 |
Website: http://www.sgmc.in/
Admissions are strictly based on the scores of NEET examinations
4. Dr Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College and Hospital, Karakonam
Dr Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College founded in 2002 and associated with Dr Somervell Memorial Mission Hospital, is located in Karakonam, Thiruvananthapuram. The Diocese of South Kerala of the Church of South India administers the Hospital, the Faculty of Medicine, and all other attached institutions.

Courses Offered
Course | Duration | No. of seats |
MBBS | 5.5 Years | 100 |
B.Sc Nursing | 4 Years | 50 |
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology | 2 Years | 30 |
Diploma in Radiological Technology | 3 Years | 15 |
M.Sc Community Health Nursing | 2 Years | 4 |
Diploma in Dialysis Technology | 2 Years | 3 |
MD Paediatrics | 3 Years | 3 |
MS Ophthalmology | 3 Years | 3 |
M.Sc Paediatric Nursing | 2 Years | 2 |
M.Sc Psychiatric Nursing | 2 Years | 2 |
MD Anaesthesia | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Psychiatry | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Radiodiagnosis | 3 Years | 2 |
MS ENT | 3 Years | 2 |
MS General Surgery | 3 Years | 2 |
MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Community Medicine | 3 Years | 1 |
MD Pathology | 3 Years | 1 |
MS Orthopaedics | 3 Years | 1 |
GNM | 3.5 Years | |
MHA | 2 Years | |
Post Diploma in Operation Room Nursing | 1 Year |
Website: https://www.smcsimch.ac.in/
Admissions are strictly based on the scores of NEET examinations
5. Azeezia Medical College, Meeyannoor
Azeezia Medical College Hospital is a private hospital. The medical college has super-speciality divisions as well as colleges for medical, dental, and nursing education. The Azeezia complex of medical educational institutes is located in Meeyannoor village, approximately eight kilometres from Kollam city.

Courses Offered
Course | Duration | No. of seats |
MBBS | 5.5 Years | 100 |
MD General Medicine | 3 Years | 4 |
MD Anaesthesia | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Radiodiagnosis | 3 Years | 2 |
MS General Surgery | 3 Years | 2 |
MS Orthopaedics | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy | 3 Years | 1 |
MD Pharmacology | 3 Years | 1 |
MS Ophthalmology | 3 Years | 1 |
Website: https://azeezia.business.site/
Admissions are strictly based on the scores of NEET examinations
6. Amala institute of Medical Sciences, Amalanagar
Amala Institute of Medical Sciences is a private medical institution in Thrissur, Kerala, located near Amalanagar. It is a minority institution run by the Devamatha Province of the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate, a local religious group founded in 1831.

Courses Offered
Course | Duration | No. of seats |
MBBS | 5.5 Years | 100 |
Diploma in Medical Lab Technology | 2 Years | 30 |
Diploma in Radiological Technology | 3 Years | 30 |
MD Anaesthesiology | 3 Years | 4 |
MD General Medicine | 3 Years | 4 |
MD Paediatrics | 3 Years | 4 |
MD Radiodiagnosis | 3 Years | 4 |
MS General Surgery | 3 Years | 4 |
MD Community Medicine | 3 Years | 3 |
MD Dermatology | 3 Years | 3 |
MD Pathology | 3 Years | 3 |
DM Cardiology | 3 Years | 2 |
DM Pulmonary Medicine | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Biochemistry | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Emergency Medicine | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Physiology | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Psychiatry | 3 Years | 2 |
MS ENT | 3 Years | 2 |
MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 3 Years | 2 |
MS Orthopaedics | 3 Years | 2 |
M.Ch Neuro Surgery | 3 Years | 1 |
MD Radiotherapy | 3 Years | 1 |
MD Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases | 3 Years | 1 |
MS Ophthalmology | 3 Years | 1 |
Website: Amala Medical College
Admissions are strictly based on the scores of NEET examinations
7. Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre, Thiruvalla
Thiruvalla Archieparchy of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church runs Pushpagiri Medical College in Thiruvalla. The hospital had a humble beginning in 1959 as an eight-bed clinic. In 2002, the hospital was designated as a medical college. Pushpagiri College of Medicine, Pushpagiri College of Pharmacy, Pushpagiri College of Nursing, Pushpagiri College of Dental Sciences, and Pushpagiri College of Allied Health Sciences are the Medical and paramedical Institutions associated with this hospital.

Courses Offered
Course | Duration | No. of seats |
MBBS | 5.5 Years | 100 |
MD Anaesthesiology | 3 Years | 6 |
MD Paediatrics | 3 Years | 6 |
MD Community Medicine | 3 Years | 4 |
MD General Medicine | 3 Years | 4 |
MD Psychiatry | 3 Years | 4 |
MD Radiodiagnosis | 3 Years | 4 |
MS General Surgery | 3 Years | 4 |
MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 3 Years | 4 |
MS Orthopaedics | 2 Years | 4 |
MD Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy | 3 Years | 3 |
DM Nephrology | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Anatomy | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Biochemistry | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Microbiology | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Pathology | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Physiology | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases | 3 Years | 2 |
MS ENT | 3 Years | 2 |
DM Cardiology | 2 Years | 1 |
DM Neurology | 2 Years | 1 |
M.Ch Neuro Surgery | 2 Years | 1 |
MD Pharmacology | 3 Years | 1 |
MS Ophthalmology | 3 Years | 1 |
Website: Pushpagiri Medical College
Admissions are strictly based on the scores of NEET examinations
8. Believers Church Medical College Hospital, Thiruvalla
Believers Church Medical College Hospital is a Believers Church healthcare facility in Thiruvalla. The Medical College is connected to a multi-speciality hospital with 743 beds. The Medical College, which opened in 2016, is housed on a 25-acre campus that is linked by train and road.

Courses Offered
Course | Duration | No. of seats |
MBBS | 5.5 Years | 100 |
MD Pathology | 3 Years | 2 |
Website: Believers Church Medical School
Admissions are strictly based on the scores of NEET examinations
9. Travancore Medical College, Kollam
Travancore Medical College Hospital, also known as Travancore Medicity Medical College, is a private medical college located in Kollam, Kerala. It was founded in 2008 and is owned and maintained by Quilon Medical Trust. Travancore Medical College is an ISO 9001:2008 certified medical college that is affiliated with Kerala University of Health Sciences and is approved by the Medical Council of India. Travancore Medical College Hospital has an area of 98 acres.

Courses Offered
Courses | Duration | No. of Seats |
MBBS | 5.5 Years | 150 |
MD Anaesthesiology | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy | 3 Years | 2 |
MD General Medicine | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Paediatrics | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Radio Diagnosis | 3 Years | 2 |
MS ENT | 3 Years | 2 |
MS General Surgery | 3 Years | 2 |
MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 3 Years | 1 |
MS Orthopaedics | 3 Years | 1 |
Website: Travancore Medicity
Admissions are strictly based on the scores of NEET examinations
10. Karuna Medical College, Palakkad
In 2004, the trust established Karuna Hospital in Vilayodi, Chittur, and in 2006, it established Karuna Medical College. Karuna Medical College Hospital offers a great infrastructure and professional health professionals, as well as fully certified and highly experienced professors. The hospital contains various speciality health care departments that care for patients from the Palakkad district and from the neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu.

Courses Offered
Courses | Duration | No of Seats |
MBBS | 5.5 Years | 100 |
MD Anatomy | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Pathology | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Pharmacology | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Physiology | 3 Years | 2 |
MD Biochemistry | 3 Years | 1 |
MD Microbiology | 3 Years | 1 |
Website: Karuna Medical College
Admissions are strictly based on the scores of NEET examinations
Other Private Medical Colleges in Kerala
- KMCT Medical College, Manassery
- Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College, Kolenchery
- DM WIMS Medical College and Hospital, Meppadi
- Malabar Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Modakkallur
- Mount Zion Medical College Hospital, Ezhamkulam
- Al-Azhar Medical College and Super Speciality Hospital, Thodupuzha
- Sree Uthradom Thirunal Academy of Medical Sciences, Vencode
- Kannur Medical College, Anjarakandy
- MES Academy of Medical Sciences, Malaparamba
- Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Chalakka
- PK Das Institute of Medical Sciences, Ottapalam