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Amala Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Thrissur, is a private medical institution established in 1998 under the Amala Cancer Centre and Research Foundation, managed by the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI). The college is affiliated to the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur, and is recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The attached hospital is NABH accredited. AIMS holds NAAC A accreditation.
AIMS Thrissur does not currently appear in the NIRF Medical ranked list.
The campus is located in Amala Nagar, on the Thrissur-Irinjalakuda stretch of the Thrissur district, Kerala - 680555. The campus hosts a tertiary care multi-specialty hospital serving the Thrissur and central Kerala region.
- MBBS — 100 sanctioned seats, 5.5 years (including 1-year mandatory rotating internship)
- MD — Anaesthesiology, General Medicine, Paediatrics, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Radiodiagnosis, Radiotherapy, Respiratory Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Pathology, Physiology
- MS — General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, ENT
- DM — Cardiology, Pulmonary Medicine, Medical Oncology
- M.Ch — Neuro Surgery
- DNB — Gastroenterology, Neurology
MBBS management quota fees are INR 50.89 Lakhs for the full programme. MD (clinical disciplines) fees are INR 60.98 Lakhs and MD (pre-clinical/para-clinical) fees are INR 38.09 Lakhs. MS fees are INR 60.98 Lakhs and DM fees are INR 36.30 Lakhs. Hostel accommodation is available up to INR 75,433 per year.
MBBS admission is entirely NEET UG-driven, with no management written test or direct admission. Graduates typically pursue NEET PG for MD/MS or join private hospitals and specialty centres across Kerala and the Gulf region.
AIMS Thrissur Admission Dates 2026
Admissions for the 2026-27 MBBS session have concluded. NEET UG 2026 governed All India Quota and Kerala state quota allotment for MBBS at AIMS. The next MBBS cycle (2027-28) is expected to open with NEET UG 2027 registrations in January 2027.
| Event | Date / Status (2026-27 Cycle) |
|---|---|
| NEET UG 2026 Exam | May 2026 |
| NEET UG Results | June 2026 |
| MCC AIQ Counselling | July to August 2026 |
| Kerala CEE State Counselling | August to September 2026 |
| MBBS Admission Status | Concluded |
PG admissions (MD/MS/DM/M.Ch) at AIMS follow a separate calendar based on NEET PG. The table below covers the programme-level exam and eligibility requirements.
| Course | Exam Accepted | Counselling Authority |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS | NEET UG | MCC (AIQ) and Kerala CEE (State Quota) |
| MD / MS | NEET PG | MCC (AIQ) and Kerala CEE (State Quota) |
| DM / M.Ch | NEET SS | MCC Super Specialty Counselling |
| DNB | NEET PG (NBE) | National Board of Examinations |
AIMS Thrissur Courses and Fees
AIMS offers MBBS, multiple MD and MS disciplines, DM super-specialty programmes, M.Ch (Neuro Surgery) and DNB programmes. Fees at this private self-financing college are governed by KUHS and the Kerala government fee structure, with separate scales for government-controlled and management quota seats.
| Course | Duration | Seats | Management Quota Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | 5.5 years | 100 | INR 50.89 Lakhs (total) |
| MD (Clinical disciplines) | 3 years | Multiple | INR 60.98 Lakhs (total) |
| MD (Pre/Para-clinical disciplines) | 3 years | Multiple | INR 38.09 Lakhs (total) |
| MS (all surgical disciplines) | 3 years | Multiple | INR 60.98 Lakhs (total) |
| DM (Cardiology, Oncology, Pulmonary) | 3 years | Limited | INR 36.30 Lakhs (total) |
| M.Ch (Neuro Surgery) | 3 years | Limited | INR 36.30 Lakhs (total) |
AIMS Thrissur Admission Process
MBBS Admission
MBBS admission at AIMS Thrissur is strictly through NEET UG rank. There is no written test or direct admission pathway beyond NEET. The 100 MBBS seats are distributed across All India Quota (AIQ), Kerala state merit quota, management quota, and NRI quota.
- Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, minimum 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST)
- Age: 17 years as on 31 December of the admission year
- AIQ seats (15%): Allotted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), New Delhi
- State quota seats (85%): Allotted by Kerala Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) through centralised counselling
- Management quota and NRI quota: Filled directly by the institution from NEET-qualified candidates
The Kerala state merit NEET closing rank for AIMS Thrissur MBBS was approximately 2671 in 2024, reflecting its standing among private medical colleges in central Kerala. Management quota seats accept a wider NEET rank range, subject to minimum NEET qualifying scores.
MD, MS and PG Admission
PG admissions are through NEET PG, with MCC handling the AIQ and Kerala CEE managing the state quota. DM and M.Ch super-specialty admissions are through NEET SS, handled entirely by MCC. DNB programmes are conducted through the National Board of Examinations (NBE) and are offered in Gastroenterology and Neurology.
AIMS Thrissur Placements and Career Outcomes
As a private medical college, AIMS Thrissur does not conduct campus placements in the conventional sense. Career pathways for MBBS graduates centre on NEET PG for postgraduate specialisation, direct joining of private hospitals, and overseas medical practice in Gulf countries, the UK, Australia or the US after clearing the relevant licensing examinations.
The attached hospital at AIMS offers strong clinical exposure in general medicine, surgery, cardiology, oncology and other specialty departments. This clinical breadth has historically supported AIMS graduates in NEET PG preparation, where clinical exposure is a key differentiator. The DM and M.Ch programmes attract postgraduate doctors seeking super-specialty training in central Kerala.
| Career Pathway | Typical Compensation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS Internship | Stipend as per KUHS norms | 1-year mandatory rotating internship |
| NEET PG to MD/MS | Stipend INR 65,000 to 80,000 per month (govt PG) | Pursued by most graduates |
| Junior Doctor (Private Hospital) | INR 60,000 to 1,00,000 per month | Private hospitals in Kerala and metros |
| PLAB / USMLE / AMC (Overseas) | Varies by country | Gulf, UK, Australia, US pathways |
| Post-MD/MS Consultant | INR 1,20,000 to 3,00,000+ per month | Specialty hospitals, own practice |
AIMS Thrissur Campus and Infrastructure
AIMS Thrissur is located at Amala Nagar, Thrissur district, Kerala - 680555, approximately 10 km from Thrissur city centre on the Thrissur-Irinjalakuda road. The campus houses the medical college, the attached NABH-accredited multi-specialty hospital, library, student hostels, sports facilities and a canteen.
The hospital at AIMS offers departments across medicine, surgery, cardiology, oncology, radiodiagnosis, neurology, nephrology, ophthalmology and other disciplines. The DM Cardiology and Medical Oncology programmes, along with M.Ch Neuro Surgery, indicate the presence of advanced specialty care beyond standard secondary and tertiary services.
Student hostel accommodation is available for both men and women at up to INR 75,433 per year. The campus is managed under CMI (Carmelites of Mary Immaculate) institutional norms, which govern student discipline, academic calendar and campus culture.
AIMS Thrissur vs Jubilee Mission Medical College vs MOSC Medical College
Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute (Thrissur) and Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College (MOSC, Kolenchery) are the two private Christian medical colleges most commonly compared with AIMS Thrissur by Kerala NEET aspirants. All three are private aided/unaided medical colleges affiliated to KUHS with 100 MBBS seats and NMC recognition.
| Parameter | AIMS Thrissur | Jubilee Mission MC | MOSC Medical College |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established | 1998 | 1994 | 1995 |
| Location | Amala Nagar, Thrissur | Bishop Nagar, Thrissur | Kolenchery, Ernakulam |
| MBBS Seats | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Affiliation | KUHS | KUHS | KUHS |
| NMC Recognition | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Management | CMI (Catholic) | Jubilee Mission (Christian) | Malankara Orthodox (Christian) |
AIMS Thrissur and Jubilee Mission are both in Thrissur district and draw from the same NEET applicant pool in central Kerala. MOSC is in Kolenchery (Ernakulam district) and serves south-central Kerala. AIMS is distinguished by its DM and super-specialty programmes, which are not offered at all small private medical colleges. Aspirants choosing between the three typically base the decision on NEET rank and fee affordability, since clinical exposure and programme quality are broadly comparable.
AIMS Thrissur FAQs
Ques. Is Amala Institute of Medical Sciences a government or private college?
Ans. AIMS Thrissur is a private self-financing medical college managed by the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI). It is not a government institution. MBBS admission is through NEET UG and Kerala CEE centralised counselling, with separate government merit and management quota seats.
Ques. What is the NEET cutoff for MBBS at AIMS Thrissur?
Ans. The Kerala state merit NEET closing rank for MBBS at AIMS Thrissur was approximately 2671 in 2024. Management quota seats are filled at a wider NEET rank range. The All India Quota (15%) ranks are allotted through MCC counselling at national level.
Ques. What are the MBBS fees at AIMS Thrissur?
Ans. The MBBS management quota fee at AIMS Thrissur is INR 50.89 Lakhs for the full programme. Government-controlled merit seats carry a lower regulated fee set by the Kerala government and KUHS. Hostel accommodation is available at up to INR 75,433 per year.
Ques. Is AIMS Thrissur affiliated to which university?
Ans. AIMS Thrissur is affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur. It is recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The attached hospital is NABH accredited.
Ques. Does AIMS Thrissur offer PG super-specialty programmes?
Ans. Yes. AIMS Thrissur offers DM in Cardiology, Pulmonary Medicine and Medical Oncology, and M.Ch in Neuro Surgery. DNB programmes in Gastroenterology and Neurology are also offered through the National Board of Examinations.
Ques. Is there a service bond obligation at AIMS Thrissur?
Ans. AIMS Thrissur is a private medical college. There is no government-mandated service bond for graduates of private medical colleges in Kerala. However, students admitted under any government scheme or scholarship may have separate obligations as per those scheme terms.
Ques. Which is better, AIMS Thrissur or Jubilee Mission Medical College?
Ans. Both are private Christian medical colleges in Thrissur affiliated to KUHS, each with 100 MBBS seats and NMC recognition. AIMS has DM and super-specialty programmes while Jubilee Mission has a longer track record since 1994. The choice depends on NEET rank, preference for specific PG disciplines, fee affordability and campus preference. Both draw a similar NEET cutoff range in the Kerala state merit category.
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Yes, AIMS (Amala institute of Medical Sciences) Thrissur is a private medical college. It is a Christian Minority Institution.