The Government Medical College (GMC), Kozhikode (often referred to as Calicut Medical College), is one of the oldest and most prestigious Government Medical Colleges in Kerala. Established in 1957, it is a key institution for tertiary healthcare and medical education in North Kerala. 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 | 1957 |
| Institute Type | Government (Under Government of Kerala) |
| Recognition | National Medical Commission (NMC) Approved |
| Affiliation | Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur |
| Location | Kozhikode (Calicut), Kerala |
| Annual MBBS Intake | 250 seats |
| Courses Offered | MBBS, MD/MS (Multiple clinical and non-clinical specialties), and Super Specialties. |
| Admission Process | Based on NEET-UG rank via MCC (All India Quota) and CEE (State Quota) counselling. |
Campus Size: Sprawls over a massive 270-acre campus, making it one of the largest medical college campuses in Asia.
Academic Facilities: Features spacious, well-equipped Lecture Halls (capacity up to 500) with modern A/V aids, extensive departmental Laboratories, and specialized Skill Labs.
Central Library: A substantial Central Library with vast collections of medical literature, a dedicated Digital Library section, and spacious reading rooms (open 24/7 during exam times).
Amenities: The campus provides separate Hostel facilities for Boys and Girls, sports facilities, staff quarters, and banking/ATM services.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
Teaching Hospital: The Government Medical College Hospital, Kozhikode, is the integrated teaching hospital.
Bed Capacity: A colossal government hospital with 3,000+ teaching beds (reported capacity, including its specialized wings).
Clinical Focus: As the apex tertiary referral center for the entire Malabar region (North Kerala) and parts of neighboring Karnataka, it attracts an extremely high and diverse patient load (often 5,000+ daily OPD patients), providing unmatched clinical and surgical exposure.
Advanced Care: Equipped with state-of-the-art specialized units like the Institute of Maternal and Child Health (IMCH), Regional Cancer Centre (RCC), Chest Disease Hospital, and advanced ICUs.
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 the vast 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 Kozhikode 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). PG residents receive a substantial stipend (starting around ₹56,100 per month in the first year).
NEET Cutoff: The closing rank for the General All India Quota is extremely competitive, often closing within the top 5,000-8,000 All India Rank.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus