Government Medical College Ernakulam, formerly known as Cochin Medical College was established in the year 1999 by the Co-operative Academy of Professional Education which comes under the Ministry of Cooperation, Government of Kerala. The college offers 2 different UG courses i.e. MBBS, B.Sc Nursing, one diploma course- Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery Course and 5 PG courses like MD psychiatry, MD pathology, MD General Medicine, MD Paediatrics, and MD microbiology. The total intake capacity in these courses combined is 211. The college is registered under the Kerala University of Health Sciences. Admission to the MBBS course is done through the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).


Government Medical College Ernakulam Highlights

Here are the important highlights of Government Medical College, Ernakulam: 

Government Medical College Ernakulam Highlights
Established | Institute Type 1999 | Public
Approved by Medical Council of India
Set by Government of Kerala
Entrance Exam NEET
Courses Offered 2 UG Courses, 5 PG courses and one Diploma course.
Application Mode Online
Admission Criteria Merit-based & Entrance Test
Campus Area 60 Acres
Facilities Available Library, Hostel, Laboratory, Hospital, Gym etc.
Official Website https://cmccochin.org/ 

Government Medical College Ernakulam Admission 2023 Dates

Here are the important dates for Government Medical College Ernakulam Admission 2023:

Events Dates
NEET UG Admit Card 2023  May 4, 2023
NEET UG 2023 Exam Date May 7, 2023
NEET UG Result 2023 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

MCC conducts the NEET UG 2023 Counseling and NEET PG 2023 Counseling for admission to 15% MBBS Seats and 50% MD Seats under All-India Quota at GMC Ernakulam. 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 26, 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

Government Medical College Ernakulam Courses

The institute offers 8 different courses to the students. We have mentioned more details about the same in a tabulated manner below.

Course Specialization Eligibility Total Fees Per Year
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) - Passed 10+2 examination from a recognized board. INR 32,410
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Nursing - Passed 10+2 examination from a recognized board with 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and English put together. INR 18,500
Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery Course - Passed 10+2 examination from a recognized board. INR 4,000
Doctor of Medicine General Medicine Graduate in an MBBS degree INR 77,280
Psychiatry
Pathology
Microbiology
Pediatrics

Read More: Government Medical College Ernakulam Fees


Government Medical College Ernakulam Admission 2023

The students who want to take admission in this college must register for the accepted entrance exam for the corresponding course. Below are more details on the admission process.

  • For admission to the MBBS course, students must pass the 10+2 examination and take part in the NEET examination. Based on their rank in NEET examination students will be allocated a seat according to their preference. The All India cut off the rank (General) for the institution in NEET 2018 was 5134.
  • For admission to the B.Sc Nursing, students must pass the 10+2 examination and take part in the entrance exam considered by the institution.
  • For admission to the GNM course,  students must pass the 10+2 examination and the admission will be based on marks scored in the recognized qualifying examination.
  • For admission to the MD courses, the candidate must hold an MBBS degree and should take part in the NEET PG examination. Based on their rank in NEET PG examination students will be allocated a seat according to their preference.

Check Government Medical College Ernakulam Cut off


Government Medical College Ernakulam Scholarships

There are various programs by the central government and state government for meritorious students. 

  • Students can apply for the Merit-based scholarship program of the government. 
  • Students belonging to economically weaker sections may ask the college administration and the administration can allow fee concession for the students.
  • Merit cum meansscholarship is awarded by the college to deserving students.

Government Medical College Ernakulam Facilities

Students on campus are entitled to various facilities so that they can enhance their skills and also enjoy their leisure time.

  • Library: The college has a two-floored central library, which has a collection of 7220 books and more than 100 foreign journals. The library has a high-speed internet connection so that students can also access the e-resources.
  • Hostel: The college provides hostel accommodation to all the students. There are separate hostels for Boys and girls. The hostels also have a mess, reading room, TV room, and common room for recreational activities.
  • Clinic: The bedside clinics help the students to develop the basic skills which enable them to recognize common symptoms and signs and thus arrive at a provisional diagnosis.
  • Hospital: The hospital is very well-equipped with facilities like Emergency/ Trauma care, ICU, Blood Bank, well-equipped Operation theatres, modern laboratories, Pharmacy, X-ray, CT scan, and Mortuary.
  • Bank & ATM: There are a branch and an ATM station of Ernakulam District Cooperative bank inside the campus. Apart from this, there are many other bank ATMs present inside campus.

Know More: Government Medical College Ernakulam Hostel


Government Medical College Ernakulam FAQs

Ques. What is the student intake for the MD General Medicine course?

Ans. The total intake for the MD General Medicine course is 3.

Ques. What is the length of mandatory internship after GNM, B.Sc Nursing, and MBBS?

Ans. The length of the mandatory internship is 1 year for these three courses.

Ques. What is the mode of the NEET examination?

Ans. The examination is conducted in offline mode till now.

Ques. Do I need to report to the institution to take part in the counseling process?

Ans. No, the whole counseling process is online, students will have to report to an institution at the time of admission only.