The Government Medical College (GMC), Idukki, is a major Government Medical College located in Cheruthoni, Idukki District, Kerala. Established in 2014 by the Government of Kerala, it is a key institution serving the high-range region. It is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and is affiliated with the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur.
| Parameter | Detail |
| Establishment Year | 2014 (Classes commenced) |
| Institute Type | Government (Under Government of Kerala) |
| Recognition | National Medical Commission (NMC) Approved |
| Affiliation | Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur |
| Location | Cheruthoni, Idukki District, Kerala |
| Annual MBBS Intake | 100 seats (Includes All India Quota and State Quota) |
| Courses Offered | MBBS, MD/MS (Postgraduate programs are being established). |
| Admission Process | Based on NEET-UG rank via MCC (All India Quota) and CEE (State Quota) counselling. |
Campus Size: Sprawls over a 50-acre campus located in a scenic, hilly environment in Cheruthoni.
Academic Facilities: Features modern Lecture Halls with A/V aids, well-equipped departmental Laboratories, and a substantial Central Library.
Amenities: The campus provides separate Hostel facilities for Boys and Girls, sports facilities, and ensures good security measures, given its slightly remote location.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
Teaching Hospital: The Government Medical College Hospital, Idukki, is the integrated teaching hospital.
Bed Capacity: A large government hospital with 500+ teaching beds (reported capacity).
Clinical Focus: The hospital is crucial for providing tertiary care services to the Idukki district, which is predominantly rural and tribal. This ensures high patient exposure to primary and secondary care cases.
Services: Equipped with essential services, including Critical Care Units (ICU), Operation Theatres, and diagnostic facilities.
State University Affordability
| Fee Component (MBBS - Per Annum) | Amount (INR) | Total Course Fee (4.5 years tuition) |
| Annual Tuition Fee (Govt. Quota) | ₹25,000/- | Approx. ₹1,12,500/- |
| Special Fees | ₹10,500/- | Per Annum (Non-Refundable) |
| Refundable Deposits | ₹10,000/- | One-Time |
| Total Annual Fee (Excluding Hostel/Mess) | Approx. ₹45,500/- | Extremely Subsidized. |
Hostel: Separate Hostel facilities for Boys and Girls are available on campus.
Accommodation: Rooms are furnished, typically shared.
Hostel & Mess Charges (Annual): Highly subsidized.
Annual Fee (Rent): Nominal (often included in the total annual fee).
Mess Charges: Run on a dividing system (monthly basis based on actual cost), which is highly affordable.
NRI Seat Quota: NO. Being a Government medical college, GMC Idukki does not have an NRI quota. Admission is strictly based on merit through AIQ and State Quota.
Stipend: MBBS interns receive a competitive monthly stipend (reported around ₹25,000 per month).
Service Bond: A service bond may be applicable as per Kerala state government norms for subsidized seats.
NEET Cutoff: The closing rank for the General All India Quota is competitive, often closing within the 10,000-14,000 All India Rank.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus