Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) is a state-level medical university located in Thrissur, Kerala, India. KUHS is the first Health Sciences university in the state of Kerala established in the year 2010. It is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Medical Council of India (MCI). All the colleges and institutions imparting professional education in health care in Kerala are affiliated with KUHS.

  • KUHS has 296 affiliated colleges including both government and private institutions.
  • It offers more than 130 courses through 8 departments in Medical, Nursing, Dental, Pharmacy, and allied Health Sciences.
  • It offers various medical and health sciences courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels.
  • Some of the popular courses offered by KUHS are MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, MD, MS, MDS, etc.
  • Admissions to KUHS are both merit and entrance based depending on the course.
  • The university accepts various national and state-level entrance exams such as NEET UG, NEET PG, and KEAM.

Kerala University of Health Sciences also offers various placement and internship opportunities to its students. Apollo Hospitals, Al Neyadhi Hospital, Government Medical College, and Ayur Medi Home Ayurvedic Pharmacy are some of the top recruiters at KUHS Placements. 


KUHS Thrissur Highlights

Here are the important highlights of Kerala University of Health Sciences ​(KUHS) Thrissur: 

KUHS Thrissur Highlights
Established | Type 2010 I State University
Location Thrissur, Kerala
Campus Size 65 Acres
Approved By University Grants Commission (UGC) & Medical Council of India (MCI)
Number of Affiliated Colleges 296
Number of Courses  130+
Courses Offered UG, PG, Doctoral, Super Speciality 
Popular Courses MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, MD, MS, MDS
Admission Basis Merit-Based & Entrance-Based
Entrance Exams NEET-UG, NEET-PG, KEAM, NEET MDS, NEET-SS
Top Recruiters Apollo Hospitals, Al Neyadhi Hospital, Government Medical College
Facilities  Hostel, Auditorium, Medical Facility, Laboratory, Library
KUHS Official Website http://kuhs.ac.in/ 

KUHS Admission 2023 Dates

KUHS Admission 2023 has started for all UG Medical and Allied Health Sciences courses such as MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BSMS, BHMS, BUMS, B.Pharma, and others. CEE has started accepting online applications for Kerala NEET Counseling for admission to UG and PG Medical and Medical Allied courses offered by KUHS. Admission to the majority of the courses at KUHS is based on national-level entrance exams such as NEET, NEET PG, and NEET MDS.

Here are the important dates for KUHS Admission 2023:

Events Dates
NEET UG Admit Card 2023  May 4, 2023
NEET UG 2023 Exam Date May 7, 2023
NEET UG Result 2023 (Out) June 13, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Online Application Start Date June 16, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Last Date of Application July 13, 2023 (4:00 PM)
Last Date to Add Courses in the Submitted Application Form July 13, 2023
Last Date for NEET Scores Submission in Kerala MBBS Candidate Portal July 13, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Choice Filling July 26, 2023 – July 31, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Provisional Result  August 2, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Final Result  August 3, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Choice Filling August 18, 2023 – August 22, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Result August 25, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Final Result August 26, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Reporting September 1, 2023 – September 4, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Registration September 7, 2023 – September 9, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Choice Filling  September 12, 2023 – September 13, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Provisional Result  September 14, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Final Result  September 15, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Registration September 23, 2023 – September 25, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Choice Filling  September 25, 2023 – September 26, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Provisional Result  September 26, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Final Result  September 27, 2023
Kerala NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Reporting & Joining  September 28, 2023 – September 29, 2023
NEET PG 2023 Exam Date March 5, 2023
NEET PG 2023 Result March 14, 2023
Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2023 Online Application Start Date July 7, 2023
Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2023 Last Date of Application July 20, 2023 (4:00 PM)
Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Choice filling  August 7, 2023 – August 12, 2023
Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Allotment List August 17, 2023
Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Reporting  August 18, 2023 – August 21, 2023
Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Choice Filling  September 1, 2023 – September 4, 2023
Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Provisional Result September 5, 2023
Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Final Seat Allotment  September 6, 2023
Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Reporting  September 8, 2023 – September 11, 2023
Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Registration September 17, 2023 – September 21, 2023
Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Seat Allotment  September 27, 2023
Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Reporting September 28, 2023 – September 30, 2023
NEET MDS 2023 Exam Date March 1, 2023
NEET MDS 2023 Result March 10, 2023

MCC conducts the NEET UG 2023 Counseling and NEET PG 2023 Counseling for admission to 15% MBBS/BDS Seats and 50% MD/MS/MDS Seats under All-India Quota at KUHS. Here are the important dates for the same: 

Event Date
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Registration Dates July 20, 2023 – July 25, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 1 Choice-Filling/Locking July 22, 2023 – July 27, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result July 29, 2023
Round 1 Reporting/Joining July 31, 2023 – August 4, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Registration Dates August 9, 2023 – August 14, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 2 Choice-Filling/Locking August 10, 2023 – August 15, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Seat Allotment Result August 18, 2023
Round 2 Reporting/Joining August 20, 2023 – August 28, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Registration Dates August 31, 2023 – September 4, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 3 Choice-Filling/Locking September 1, 2023 – September 5, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Seat Allotment Result September 8, 2023
Round 3 Reporting/Joining September 10, 2023 – September 18, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Registration Dates September 21, 2023 – September 23, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Stray Vacancy Round Choice-Filling/Locking September 22, 2023 – September 24, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Result September 27, 2023
Stray Vacancy Round Reporting/Joining September 27, 2023 – September 30, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 1 Registration Dates July 27, 2023 – August 1, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 1 Choice-Filling/Locking July 28, 2023 – August 4, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 1 Seat Allotment Result August 7, 2023
Round 1 Reporting/Joining August 8, 2023 – August 14, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 2 Registration Dates August 17, 2023 – August 22, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 2 Choice-Filling/Locking August 19, 2023 – August 22, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 2 Seat Allotment Result August 25, 2023
Round 2 Reporting/Joining August 27, 2023 – September 4, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 3 Registration Dates September 22, 2023 – September 25, 2023 
Round 3 Choice-Filling/Locking September 22, 2023 – September 25, 2023 
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 3 Seat Allotment Result September 28, 2023
Round 3 Reporting/Joining September 29, 2023 – October 6, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Stray Vacancy Round Registration Dates October 9, 2023 – October 11, 2023
Stray Vacancy Round Choice-Filling/Locking October 9, 2023 – October 11, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Result October 14, 2023
Stray Vacancy Round Reporting/Joining October 15, 2023 – October 20, 2023

KUHS Courses & Fees

Kerala University of Health Sciences offers more than 130 UG, PG, and Doctoral courses in different disciplines of Medicine and Healthcare. The courses are offered in a full-time mode in the fields of medicine, science, pharmacy, and allied Health Sciences. The candidates have to appear for entrance tests like NEET for UG courses, NEET PG for PG courses, NEET MDS for M.D.S, and NEET SS for D.M and MCh. courses admissions. 

Here is the detailed information on KUHS Courses and Fees with their eligibility and selection criteria: 

Course Eligibility Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
MBBS Duration: 5.5 Years
Course Fees: INR 1.13 Lakhs - INR 5.4 Lakhs
Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, English, and Biology/ Biotechnology from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/ Biotechnology. Score/Merit in NEET UG
BDS Duration: 5.5 Years
Course Fees: INR 1,20,000 PA
B.H.M.S. Duration: 5.5 Years
Course Fees: INR 1.13 Lakhs
Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, English, and Biology from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
B.A.M.S. Duration: 5.5 Years
Course Fees: INR 59.53 K - INR 11.88 Lakhs
B.U.M.S. Duration: 5.5 Years
Course Fees: INR 33.04 K
Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, English, and Biology from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Candidates must have passed 10th or 12th with Urdu or Arabic or Persian language as a subject or shall have to study Urdu along with Arabic and Mantiq Wa Falsafa as a subject during the First year. 
B.S.M.S. Duration: 5.5 Years Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, English, and Biology from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Candidates must have passed 10th or 12th with Tamil as a Language or shall have to study Tamil during the First year. 
B.Sc Duration: 3 Years
Course Fees: INR 46,000 - INR 4.4 Lakhs
Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, English, and Biology from a recognized board. Merit in Last Qualifying Examination
B.Pharma Duration: 4 Years
Course Fees: INR 71.42 K - INR 5.17 Lakhs
Score/Merit in KEAM
M.Pharma Duration: 2 Years
Course Fees: INR 63.98 K - INR 4.5 Lakhs
B.Pharma Degree from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India with 55% Marks in aggregate. Score/Merit in KEAM
MD Duration: 3 Years
Course Fees: INR 36 K - INR 49.09 Lakhs
MBBS Degree with 1-year Internship. Score/Merit in NEET PG
MS Duration: 3 Years
Course Fees: INR 79.31 K - INR 45 Lakhs
MDS Duration: 3 Years
Course Fees: INR 1.49 Lakhs - INR 26.61 Lakhs
B.D.S Degree from a recognized dental college or university. Score/Merit in NEET MDS
M.Sc Duration: 2 Years
Course Fees: INR 61.74 K - INR 3 Lakhs
Bachelor's Degree in the relevant specialization. Score/Merit in KEAM
DM Duration: 3 Years
Course Fees: INR 4.17 L - INR 55.5 Lakhs
MD Degree in the relevant specialization from a recognized University. Score/Merit in NEET SS.
M.Ch Duration: 3 Years
Course Fees: INR 4.17 L - INR 55.5 Lakhs
MS Degree in the relevant specialization from a recognized University.

Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) offers admission to various courses in the fields of Medicine, Dental, Ayurveda, Siddha, Pharmacy, Nursing, Allied Health Sciences, Unani, and Homeopathy. Candidates seeking admission to KUHS must fulfill the eligibility criteria set by the university. Admissions to KUHS are both merit and entrance based. The university accepts various national and state-level entrance examinations such as NEET UG, NEET PG, KEAM, etc. The final selection will be based on the cutoff or rank list released by the university. 

How to Apply for KUHS Admission 2023?

Candidates seeking admission to KUHS need to appear for the central admission process conducted by CEE, Kerala. Candidates need to fill out the online application form at the official website of CEE for seat allotment at KUHS Thrissur. 

Here are the steps to apply for KUHS Admission 2023:

  • Visit the official website of CEE Kerala. (https://cee.kerala.gov.in/
  • Search and click on the link for "KEAM-2023 Online Application".
  • Register yourself by providing the basic details. 
  • On successful registration, candidates will get a system-generated Application Number. 
  • Log in and fill in the application form carefully. 
  • Verify the details and click on ‘Save & Finalize’.
  • Pay the application fee through Online Payment or e-challan.
  • Upload scanned copies of the passport-size photograph, signature, and other required documents. 
  • Take a printout of the Application Acknowledgement page for future reference.

Documents Required During KUHS Admission 2023

The following documents are to be uploaded while applying for KUHS Admission 2023: 

  • Marksheet of the Qualifying exam
  • 12th and 10th Marksheet
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Scorecard of Exam
  • Caste/Community Certificate

KUHS Admission 2023 Application Fees

The application fee for KUHS Admission 2023 for candidates from different categories is as follows: 

Course General SC ST
B. Pharm  INR 700 INR 300 Nil
Medical & Allied Courses INR 500 INR 200 Nil

KUHS Results

KUHS Results are published on the official website of the university. Students can check the exam results for UG and PG programs on the KUHS website. Students can access their results by entering their registration number on the result panel. Students can follow the below-mentioned steps to check their results:

  • To see the KUHS Results, go to the KUHS website.
  • Examine the examination section and look for the KUHS Result link.
  • When you click the Results link, it will ask you for your Reg: No. Enter it in.
  • Your KUHS Exam semester result will be displayed on the screen.

KUHS Cutoff 2023

KUHS Cutoff for different courses is determined on the basis of the seats in different affiliated colleges. The students need to clear the NEET UG and NEET PG exams to get admission to KUHS UG and PG courses respectively. 

NEET UG Cutoff 2023

Candidates seeking admission to UG Medical and Allied courses at KUHS such as MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BSMS, BHMS, and BUMS must have cleared NEET UG 2023 with the required percentile and cutoff score. Here is the NEET UG 2023 Qualifying Percentile and Cutoff Score: 

Category NEET 2023 Cutoff Percentile NEET 2023 Cutoff Marks
General/ EWS 50 720-137
OBC 40 136-107
SC 40 136-107
ST 40 136-107
General/ EWS- PwD 45 136-121
OBC- PwD 40 120-107
SC- PwD 40 120-107
ST- PwD 40 120-108

KUHS NEET UG Merit-List 2023

KUHS offers admission to BDS based on NEET UG score followed by counselling conducted by MCC. Here is the KUHS NEET-UG Round-Wise Merit List 2023: 

Cutoff Round Download Link
Round 1 Click to Download
Round 2  Click to Download
Round 3 Click to Download
Stray Vacancy Round Click to Download 

NEET PG Cutoff 2023

NEET PG 2023 Qualifying Cutoff and Score is as follows: 

Categories Qualifying Percentile NEET PG 2022 Cutoff Score (Out of 800)
General / EWS 50th 291
SC / ST/ OBC (Including PWD of SC/ST/OBC) 40th 257
UR PWD 45th 274

KUHS Placements

Kerala University of Health Sciences has a placement cell that helps students to achieve their desired job. As per previous placement records, students of KUHS has got hired from the top medical healthcare institute and the average package ranges from INR 6 LPA to INR 10 LPA. Every year many top hospitals visit KUHS so that students can join after the competition of the MBBS course. The average salary offered after completing MBBS is INR 80,000 - 1 Lakh per month. 

Top recruiters at KUHS Placements are: 

  • Apollo Hospitals
  • Al Neyadhi Hospital
  • Ayur Medi Home Ayurvedic Pharmacy
  • Government Medical College

KUHS Facilities

Kerala University of Health Sciences is one of the renowned public medical universities of India which is located in Thrissur, Kerala, India. The campus of KUHS is extended to 65 acres of land. Several facilities are provided by the university to the students for their convenience. The following facilities are provided by the KUHS:

  • Computer Lab: The university facilitates its students and teachers with a computer lab for their help with projects and assignments.
  • Laboratory: KUHS provides its students with a furnished and excellent laboratory with the latest equipment.
  • Medical Facility: The university also facilitates their students and teachers with a house health care center for medical treatment.
  • Auditorium: There is an auditorium on the KUHS campus for functions and conferences
  • Hostel Facility: KUHS has also a very good hostel facility with single rooms to 8 member rooms.

KUHS Alumni

Some of the top alumni’s name and designation of KUHS is listed below.

Alumni Name Designation
Azad Moopen Managing Director of Aster DM Healthcare
Dr. M.K. Muneer Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly
Mahesh Verma Vice-Chancellor of the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Annies Kanmani Joy Deputy Commissioner of Kodagu District
K. C. Joseph Former Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly

KUHS Scholarships

KUHS offers scholarship facilities to eligible students who are financially weak. Here are the various KUHS Scholarships

  • KUHS provides a scholarship facility for military person children
  • The university provides scholarships to the SC, ST, OBC, and minority groups who score at least 75% in class 12th
  • CH Mohammed Koya Scholarship
  • Prof. Joseph Mundassery Scholarship

KUHS Departments

About 130 undergraduate and postgraduate courses are offered by the eight departments of KUHS in Allied Health Science, Medical, Nursing, Dental, and Pharmacy. University has overall 8 departments and all the departments are listed below:

  • Department of Medicine
  • Department of Dentistry
  • Department of Public Health
  • Department of Biomedical Science and Technology
  • Department of Behavioral Studies
  • Department of Surgery
  • Department of Indian System of Medicine
  • Department of Nursing Sciences and Pharmaceutical Sciences

KUHS Affiliated Colleges

Here are some top KUHS Affiliated Colleges:


KUHS FAQs

Ques. What are the courses under KUHS?

Ans. There are around 130 UG and PG courses under KUHS like Allied Health Science, Medical, Nursing, Dental, and Pharmacy

Ques. Does KUHS have UGC recognition?

Ans. Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) is a public university that was established in 2010 by the Kerala University of Health Sciences Act. It is recognized by the University Grants Commission of India.

Ques. What are the popular courses at KUHS?

Ans. The popular courses at KUHS MBBS, MD, B.Sc, B.Pharma, M.Sc, and Pharma D are the popular courses at Kerala University of Health Sciences.

Ques. Does KUHS offer doctoral programs?

Ans. Yes, MD, M.Sc and Pharma D, and MCh are various doctoral programs that are offered by Kerala University of Health Sciences.

Ques. Does KUHS have a seat reservation?

Ans. KUHS has a 27% reservation policy for SC candidates and a 7.5% reservation policy for ST students.

Ques. Is KUHS government or private?

Ans. Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) is a public university that was established in 2010 by the Kerala University of Health Sciences Act

Ques. How are the placements at KUHS?

Ans. Many top-notch hospitals come over to the KUHS for placement. Some of the hospitals which hire KUHS students are  Apollo Hospitals, Al Neyadhi Hospital, and Govt Medical College. The average salary of the placed students is between INR 6 LPA to INR 10 LPA.

Ques.  What are the infrastructure facilities of the KUHS?

Ans. The campus of KUHS is extended to 65 acres of land. Several facilities are provided by the university to the students for their convenience. The following facilities are provided by the KUHS:

  • Computer Lab: The university facilitates its students and teachers with a computer lab for their help with projects and assignments.
  • Laboratory: KUHS provides its students with a furnished and excellent laboratory with the latest equipment.
  • Medical Facility: The university also facilitates their students and teachers with a house health care center for medical treatment.
  • Auditorium: There is an auditorium on the KUHS campus for functions and conferences
  • Hostel Facility: KUHS has also a very good hostel facility with single rooms to 8 member rooms.

Ques. What is the scholarship facility at KUHS?

Ans. Various scholarships are provided by the KUHS category-wise:

  • KUHS provides a scholarship facility for military person children
  • The university provides scholarships to the SC, ST, OBC, and minority groups who score at least 75% in class 12th
  • CH Mohammed Koya Scholarship
  • Prof. Joseph Mundassery Scholarship

Ques. What are the top B.Sc (Medicine) colleges under KUHS?

Ans. Some of the top B.Sc (Medicine) colleges under KUHS are:

  • Government Medical College- Read More
  • Medical Trust Institute of Medical Sciences- Read More
  • Al Shifa College of Paramedical Sciences- Read More
  • Co-Operative Institute of Health Sciences- Read More
  • Westfort Institute of Paramedical Science- Read More
  • Institute of Paramedical Sciences Anjarakandy- Read More
  • Academy of Medical Science Pariyaram- Read More

Ques. What is the reservation policy of the KUHS?

Ans. The reservation policy of the university is as follows:

Category Percentage
OBC-NCL 27
SC 15
ST 7.5
PWD 3

Ques. How are the infrastructure facilities of the KUHS?

Ans. The infrastructure of the university has:

  • Computer Laboratory: The University has separate computer laboratories for the benefit of teachers and students. Computer labs help students in their academic research and assignments 
  • Laboratory: The University has excellent laboratories furnished with the latest lab equipment and lab assistants to help students with their experiments.
  • Medical: The University has an in-house health center to cater to the medical needs of students and faculty members.
  • Auditorium: A state-of-the-art auditorium is present within the campus where all formal functions are held.
  • Canteen: The University has canteen facilities for students. The canteen is maintained in a hygienic manner by separate mess staff.

Ques. What are the instructions for using color pens/ pencils in the KUHS MBBS exam?

Ans. You can use a blue or black ballpoint pen for writing answers. In case if there are some important points, you can use pens vice versa. For example, if you are writing answers with a blue pen, then you can use a black pen to mark the important points.

For making diagrams in the answer sheet, you can use pencil colors or any shade. Following are some of the suggestions:

  • Red: Artery
  • Blue: Vein
  • Brown: Muscles
  • Green: Hepatic and bile ducts
  • Pink: Organs ( u can also use brown for liver and kidney )

Ques. How can I check the KUHS online result?

Ans. To check KUHS online results:

  • Visit the official website of the university.
  • Click on the Examination tab and on the new page click on the “Timetable” link.
  • On the “Timetable” page click on the department tab, you are taking the course in.
  • On the new page click on the timetable link of your respective course.
  • It will get downloaded.

Ques. What is the process of inter-college transfer at KUHS?

Ans. The student is required to submit an application in the prescribed form with details of the medical certificate, marks secured in the first year/ final year, and rank list in the entrance test. 

This application will then be forwarded through the Principal to the Registrar with a DD of INR 2000 as a processing fee in favor of Registrar KUHS Thrissur payable at the SBI KUHAS branch. 

The student should also submit the “No Objection Certificate” from both college Principals along with the application.

Ques. What is the process for applying for semester exams at KUHS?

Ans. The application process for the semester exams is online at KUHS, to apply for the same follow the below-given steps:

  • Go to the official website.
  • Click on the “Examination” section.
  • Select the Examination Form.
  • Fill in the form online.
  • Submit it along with the requisite application fee.