GMC palakkad - things you wished you knew

The College is an apt platform for a young student to grow up into a abled doctor. Physical, mental and spiritual health are taken care of and the budding college is competent enough when tallied with other colleges in Kerala.

The MBBS curriculum is designed for a duration of 5. 5 years (including 1 year of compulsory internship). Second year lasts for 1. 5 years and all others for 1 year. Examinations are conducted by KUHS (Kerala University of Health Sciences). There have been changes in the duration and allotment of subjects in various semesters since the induction of 2019 admissions. The changes have come to effect by the recommendations of BoG (Board of Governors ) of the National Medical Commission. Practicals, clinical postings, community interactions, field study, projects and assignments are a part of the course. Students participate in UG conferences, paper presentations and ICMR research. Not just academics, the talents of the budding doctors across Kerala are seen in the annual Inter-medicos Fest. In Medicine, always remember “The eyes see what the mind knows”

Internship is provided in this college based on the regulations of the MCI (MEDICAL COUNCIL OF INDIA). Undergraduates clearing their Third year Part-2 examinations are eligible for internship. They rotate among the departments according to the schedule. Stipend, accommodation and duty details are as per the regulations of the Government of Kerala.

College participates actively in the Intermedicos fest which is an annual cultural arts, literary and sports fest where medicos across the state come face to face showcasing their talents. KUHS hosts Zonal fest in which students from MBBS and other disciplines of medicine participate. GMC palakkad falls under the Central zone (C-zone). College actively participates in intercollegiate cultural, academic fests and has hosted trividha-2016 (Central Zone Arts Fest -KUHS). Union Inauguration, Freshers day, Valentines day, Arts fest, Sports fest, Teachers day, Doctors day, Magazine launch ceremony, hostel day, college day are the events to name a few happening in the college every year.

The fee structure in this college is feasible as it is a government college and is according to the regulations of the Government of Kerala. For more details, please log in to the website of The Commissioner of Entrance Examinations.

E-grantz scholarship is made available to the eligible students by the Government of Kerala. Please visit the official website of e-grantz to know the eligibility. The College provides the essential certificates for eligible students to avail scholarships from third party organisations.

The College has its own ground, a synthetic track maintained by the Sports Authority of Kerala. CMEs (Continuing Medical Education) are conducted by departments. Students take part in various intercollegiate events as well.

The hostel has state-of-art infrastructure. The hostels are separate for Men and Women. The hostel building is a ten storied building inaugurated in 2016. No other government hostels are equipped with an elevator, a fire exit, full time security personnel and CCTV surveillance.

The very first batch - 2014 admission are doing their compulsory internship now. They are expected to graduate in a few months. The relation between seniors and juniors is good. Anti-ragging measures issued by the authorities are followed strictly.

Government Medical College, Palakkad (Integrated Institute of Medical Sciences ) is one among the ten government medical colleges in Kerala (including the govt. medical college,Kannur which was formerly in the co-operative sector ). The college is affiliated to KUHS ( Kerala University of Health Sciences). The admission to this college is based on NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) held every year around the time of May. State-wise and All India quota list are published and seats are filled by allotment. The first batch was inducted on 2014. At present, college has a strength of 6 batches ; 2014-2019. There are 100 students admitted per batch.

Faculty include doctors having MBBS, MD, DM, DNB degrees and fellowships from various universities around the globe. They are appointed via a written test / interview depending on the number of vacancies.