Karuna Medical College, Palakkad

Kerala - Palakkad, India

Private

General Information

The Karuna Medical College (KMC), located in Vilayodi, Palakkad, Kerala, is a Private Medical College established in 2006. 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	2006
Institute Type	Private (Self-Financing, Trust-run)
Recognition	National Medical Commission (NMC) Approved
Affiliation	Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur
Location	Vilayodi, Chittur, Palakkad, Kerala
Annual MBBS Intake	100 seats
Courses Offered	MBBS, MD/MS (Multiple clinical and non-clinical specialties).
Admission Process	Based on NEET-UG score, followed by state counseling conducted by the CEE (Commissioner for Entrance Examinations), Kerala.

Campus Facilities

Campus Size: Sprawls over a 35-acre campus, integrating the college and hospital complexes.

Academic Facilities: Features modern Lecture Halls with A/V aids, well-equipped departmental Laboratories, and a substantial Central Library.

Amenities: The campus provides separate, secure Hostel facilities for Boys and Girls, a mess, gymnasium, and sports facilities.

Hospital & Medical Facilities

Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution

Teaching Hospital: The Karuna Hospital is the integrated multi-specialty teaching hospital.

Bed Capacity: A multi-specialty hospital with 500+ teaching beds (reported capacity).

Clinical Focus: The hospital caters to the local population of Palakkad and the border regions of Tamil Nadu, ensuring sufficient clinical exposure.

Advanced Care: Equipped with essential services, including Critical Care Units (ICU), Operation Theatres, and diagnostic facilities.

Fee Structure

State University Affordability

Fee Component (MBBS - Per Annum)	Government Quota (INR)	Management Quota (INR)	NRI Quota (INR/USD)
Annual Tuition Fee (Approx.)	₹7,34,852/- to ₹7,71,595/-	₹8,16,000/- to ₹15,00,000/-	₹21,65,720/-
Total Tuition Fee (for 4.5 years)	Approx. ₹33 Lakhs to ₹34.7 Lakhs	Varies based on merit within the category.	Approx. ₹97.45 Lakhs

City Details

The Vibe: Located near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border, the campus offers a serene, semi-urban environment ideal for focused academic study. It serves a diverse population from both Palakkad district and nearby regions of Tamil Nadu, providing a unique multicultural clinical experience.

Connectivity:

Air: Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) is the nearest, approximately 60 km away.
Rail: Palakkad Junction (PGT) is the major nearby railway station, located about 25–30 km from the college.
Road: The campus is well-connected by road, with regular bus services from Palakkad town and Chittur.

Hostel & Mess

Hostel: Separate, secure Hostel facilities for Boys and Girls are available on campus. Hostel stay is generally mandatory.
Accommodation: Rooms are well-furnished, typically shared (twin or triple occupancy).
Hostel & Mess Charges (Annual): These charges are mandatory for residents and typically all-inclusive.
- Annual Fee (Accommodation + Mess): Approx. ₹1,10,000/- to ₹1,50,000/- per year.

Miscellaneous

NRI Seat Quota: Yes, KMC reserves a quota (approx. 15% of seats, around 15 seats) for NRI/OCI/PIO candidates. The fees are significantly higher and are fixed by the AFRC, Kerala.

Admissions: All seats are filled strictly via NEET-UG rank through the CEE Kerala counseling process.

Bond & Penalty (MBBS): A significant financial penalty (up to ₹50,000,00) may be imposed on candidates who abandon the allotted seat after the final counseling rounds, as per Kerala state norms.

Stipend: PG residents receive a competitive stipend as per state norms.

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Our pass rate is approximately 78% compared to the national average of ~45%, because we begin structured FMGE preparation from Year 4, not after graduation.

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