Government Medical College, Parippally, commonly known as GMC Kollam, is one of the most prestigious medical colleges in Kerala. GMC Kollam offers only one course at the undergraduate level i.e. MBBS. The basic eligibility for the MBBS course is 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 with PCB. The students are selected for admission based on merits obtained in NEET UG examination. The application process for admission is online.

Government Medical College has a good reputation in the state, the students get placed in good hospitals with above-average packages. Students need to finish a 1-year internship after their MBBS to go for practice or further studies.

Government Medical College Kollam Highlights

Here are the important properties of Government Medical College, Kollam: 

Government Medical College Kollam Highlights
Established | Type 2013 | Government
Approved by Medical Council of India (MCI)
Affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences Thrissur (KUHS Thrissur)
Courses offered MBBS
Selection Criteria Entrance Exam
Accepted exam score NEET UG
Application Mode Online
Scholarship Yes
Official Website http://www.gmckollam.edu.in

Government Medical College Kollam Admission 2023 Dates 

Here are the important dates for Government Medical College Kollam 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 Kollam. 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 Kollam Courses

The Government Medical College offers the following courses: 

Course

Details

MBBS

Duration: 5.5 Years

Eligibility: 10+2 from any recognized board with PCB and a min of 50% aggregate scores.

Selection criteria: NEET UG
MD

Duration: 3 Years

Eligibility: MBBS Degree

Selection criteria: NEET PG

Read More: Government Medical College Kollam Fee Structure

Government Medical College Kollam Admission 2023

GMC Kollam admissions are entrance-based. The students applying for the MBBS program at the college are eligible for admission only if he/she fulfills the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria for the same is:

  • 50% marks in 10+2 in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects.
  • NEET UG score.

How to apply?

The application process for the admission is online. Candidates applying for Medical Colleges in Kerala must register themselves for the NEET counselling 2020.

Read More: Government Medical College Kollam Admission 2023

Government Medical College Kollam Cutoff 2023

The NEET UG Qualifying Cutoff 2023 is given below for the reference of the students:

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

Read More: Government Medical College Kollam Cut off

Government Medical College Kollam Facilities

The following facilities are available for the students of Government Medical College:

  • Cafeteria: The college has a fully equipped canteen facility for staff and students that can cater to the needs of all the students.
  • Boys Hostel: There is a boy’s hostel for the students of the college with fully furnished rooms. The rooms are located inside the campus for the benefit of the students.
  • Girls Hostel: There is a separate girl's hostel facility at the college with fully furnished rooms with all the required facilities. The hostel rooms are inside the campus.
  • Library: There is a big library with a large collection of books for the academic as well as research-based needs of the students.
  • Sports: The college has sports facilities for its students. The campus has separate playgrounds for football, basketball, and volleyball. Indoor sports facilities such as chess, carrom, and table tennis are also available at the hostel. The college encourages its students to participate in sports competitions.
  • Medical: The college provides medical facilities with all aided services to the students free of cost.
  • Auditorium: The auditorium is well equipped with the proper audio-visual requirements to assist in conducting various events and seminars.
  • Computer Labs: There is a computer lab on campus to assist students with IT Knowledge

Government Medical College Kollam Scholarships

There are a number of scholarships available to aid students with weaker economic backgrounds financially. Students also have the option to apply for a number of government scholarships.

  • Category 1: College / University Scholarships for meritorious candidates who have extraordinary performance in academics.
  • Category 2: Fee concessions for candidates belonging to the economically weaker sections.
  • Category 3: Merit cum means based scholarships for meritorious students.
  • Category 4: Central & State Government merit and national Scholarships for students belonging to economically weaker sections of the society

Note: The student must apply for the scholarships at the beginning of the academic year to be eligible.

Government Medical College Kollam FAQs

Ques. What are the documents required at the time of admissions at Government Medical College?

Ans. The following documents are required at the time of admissions:

  • NEET Admit Card
  • NEET Scorecard or Rank Letter
  • 10th Standard certificate and mark sheet
  • 12th Standard certificate and mark sheet
  • Photo Identity proof (Aadhar Card / PAN Card / Driving License / Passport)
  • Passport size photographs
  • Provisional Allotment Letter
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • PWD Certificate (if applicable)

Ques. What is Free Exit in the NEET counseling process?

Ans. The Free exit feature in the NEET Counselling process means that if a candidate is allotted a seat in the first round of the NEET counseling but does not report at the allotted college, then in such a scenario, the candidates will still be eligible to participate in the next round of counseling.

Ques. Does the college provide accommodation facilities to the students?

Ans. Yes, the Government Medical College provides a hostel to its students. There are separate hostel rooms for boys and girls that are situated within the campus. The rooms are fully furnished with all the required facilities apart from recreational facilities such as a common room for all the students.

Ques. Does the Government Medical College offer any Postgraduate Course?

Ans. No, Government Medical College, Kollam only offers undergraduate courses i.e. MBBS

Ques. What are the facilities provided by the Government Medical College for the recreation of the students?

Ans. There is a common room, also referred to as the entertainment room in the hostel for the student. The rooms are equipped with television, music, indoor games for the students to spend their free time in. The college also has outdoor fields and grounds for outdoor games like football and cricket. There is also a Gymnasium at the college for student’s fitness

Ques. Is there any Age Criteria for the applicants?

Ans. Yes, the candidates should have completed a minimum age of 17 years of age at the time of admission or will complete that age on or before 31st December of the year of admission to 1st year at Government Medical College.