Medical Colleges in Ernakulam, Kerala

4 medical institutions in Ernakulam, Kerala hold a current approval from NMC. Between them they list 12 approved courses. Their listed courses carry a total approved intake of 776 seats. The largest by intake are Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi (348), Sree Narayana Instt. of Medical Sciences, Chalakka, Ernakulam (164), Government Medical College, Ernakulam (136).

NMC approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 12 September 2026.

  • Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi

    Ownership: PrivateErnakulam, Kerala

    Doctoral·MD /MS·MBBS

    Details
    AddressAims,ponnekara P.o.,kochhi-682041 (kerala)
    DistrictErnakulam
    StateKerala
    OwnershipPrivate
    AffiliationAmrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
    Approved byNMC
    AISHE codeC-7017
    NMC IDKL/003/P/3
    Courses & intake (50)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Cardiac-Anaesthesia2NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 02 seats when degree granted on or after 2015
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Cardiology5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats when degree granted on or after August, 2012. Recommended for recognition for increase of seats from 4 to 5.
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Clinical Haematology3NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Critical Care Medicine2NMC approvedsource records approval upto 2 seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Endocrinology3NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after August, 2012. Recognized for increase of seats from 1 to 2 when degree granted on or after,2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 3.
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Hepatology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto 2 seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Medical Gastroenterology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seats when degree granted on or after August, 2012. Recognized for increase of seats from 1 to 2. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 4 when degree granted on or after 2022.
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Nephrology3NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after August, 2012. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 3.
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Neurology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after August, 2012. Recognized for increase of seats from 1 to 2. Permitted for increase of seats from 2 to 4 u/s 10(A) from 2019-20. Recognized for increase of seats from 02 to 04 when degree granted on or after 2022.
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Paediatric Neurology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2022.
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Pediatrics Cardiology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after 2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 1 to 2 in respect of students admitted for the academic session 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18. (Previously Kerala University of Health Sciences)
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Pulmonary Medicine4NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2013. Intake Capacity Reduced from 2 to 1 Seats for the Academic Year 2024-25 vide Letter No.35/ 68(29)/2022-PGMEB/000484- 489 Dated 03.01.2024. 2 Additional seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Rheumatology/Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2019.
    MedicalDoctoralDm-Medical Oncology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2014. Seats increased from 1 to 2 u/s 10(A)from 2016-17. Two (2) to Four (4) seats have been increased u/s 26(1) (a) (b), 28(1) (2) and 61(2) of NMC Act 2019 during A/Y 2023-2024.
    MedicalDoctoralM.ch - Gynaecological Oncology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2019.
    MedicalDoctoralM.ch - Neuro Surgery4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after August, 2012. Recognized for increase of seats from 1 to 2. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 4 when degree granted on or after 2022.
    MedicalDoctoralM.ch - Paediatric Surgery1NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after 2014. Conditional permission for increase of seats from 1 to 3 10(A) for 2016-17 granted by Oversight Committee.
    MedicalDoctoralM.ch - Plastic Surgery/Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after July, 2013.
    MedicalDoctoralM.ch - Surgical Gastroenterology/G.i. Surgery4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after July, 2013. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 4.
    MedicalDoctoralM.ch - Thoracic Surgery/Cardio Thoracic Surgery/Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Surgery2NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after August, 2012. Recognized for increase of seats from 1 to 2.
    MedicalDoctoralM.ch - Urology/Genito-Urinary Surgery5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after August, 2012. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 3. 2 Additional seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalDoctoralM.ch. - Head and Neck Surgery2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2016.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Anaesthesiology20NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 5 seats when degree granted on or after May, 2011. Recognized for increase in seats from 5 to 11 when degree granted on or after 2020. 11 (Eleven) to 16 (Sixteen) seats have been increased u/s 26(1) (a) (b), 28(1) (2) and 61(2) of NMC Act 2019 during A/Y 2023-2024. [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Bio-Chemistry2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2014
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 3 after conversion of 1 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20. 2 additional seat granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Emergency Medicine5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2015. 02(Two) to 05(Five) seats have been increased u/s 26(1) (a) (b), 28(1) (2) and 61(2) of NMC Act 2019 during A/Y 2023-2024. [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Forensic Medicine/Forensic Medicine & Toxicology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2013. 2 additional seat granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - General Medicine6NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats when degree granted on or after May, 2011. Recognized for seats increased from 4 to 8 when degree granted on or after April 2015. intake Capacity Reduced from 8 to 6 Seats for the Academic Year 2024-25 vide Letter No.35/ 68(30)/2022-PGMEB/059062-067 Dated 04.12.2023.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Geriatrics1NMC approvedsource records approval upto (on or after 2013)
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Microbiology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2014
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Nuclear Medicine2NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after 2015. Recognized for increase in seats from 1 to 2 when degree granted on or after 2020.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Paediatrics8NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after June, 2010. Permitted for increase of seats from 2 to 4 u/s 10(A) from 2019-20. Recognized for increased intake of 02 to 04 seats when degree granted on or after 2022. [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Palliative Medicine2NMC approvedsource records approval upto Two seats are permitted in the academic year 2022-23
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pathology8NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 5. 05(Five) to 08(Eight) seats have been Increased u/s 26(1) (a) (b), 28(1) (2) and 61(2) of NMC Act 2019 during A/Y 2023-2024.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pharmacology5NMC approvedsource records approval upto Permitted for 02 seats u/s 10(A) from 2019-20. Recognized for 02 seats when degree granted on or after 2022. 2 additional seat granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation2NMC approvedsource records approval upto �for 1 seat when degree granted on or after May,2013. Recognized for increase of seats from 1 to 2 after conversion of 1 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Physiology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2014
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Psychiatry4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2014. Permitted for increase of seats from 2 to 3 u/s 10(A) from 2019-20. Recognized for increased intake of 02 to 03 seats when degree granted on or after 2022. [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology15NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 5 seats when degree granted on or May, 2012. Recognized for increase of seats from 5 to 9. Recognized for increase of seats from 9 to 10 after conversion of 1 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20. [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Radiotherapy/ Radiation Oncology3NMC approvedsource records approval upto �for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 3 after conversion of 1 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine7NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2014. Permitted for increase of seats from 2 to 5 u/s 10(A) from 2019-20. Recognized for increased intake of 02 to 05 seats when degree granted on or after 2022. 2 additional seat granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases / Pulmonary Medicine3NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after 2013. Recognized for increase of seats from 1 to 2 after conversion of 1 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20. 02 (Two) to 03 (Three) seats have been increased u/s 26(1) (a) (b), 28(1) (2) and 61(2) of NMC Act 2019 during A/Y 2023-2024.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Ent4NMC approvedsource records approval upto �for 1 seat when degree granted on or after May, 2011. Recognized for increase of seats from 1 to 3. Recognized for increase of seats from 3 to 4 after conversion of 1 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - General Surgery6NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats when degree granted on or May, 2012. Recognized for increase of seats from 4 to 6.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Obstetrics & Gynaecology3NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after May, 2011. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 3. Recognized for increase of seats from 3 to 5 after conversion of 2 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20. [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Orthopaedics6NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 4 when degree granted on or after 2022. Recognized for increase of seats from 4 to 6 after conversion of 2 diploma seats into degree seats from the academic year 2019-20.
    MedicalMBBSM.b.b.s.149NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after Mar 07. Continuation of recognition granted to 100 seats when degree awarded on or after December, 2018, Increase of 100 to 150 seats for 2021-22, Recognized when degree granted on or after Mar 07. [...]
    MedicalUnknownD.m.-Reproductive Medicine/M.ch.-Reproductive Medicine and Surgery2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2019.
    MedicalUnknownMd/Ms - Anatomy2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2014
    MedicalUnknownMd/Ms - Ophthalmology6NMC approvedsource records approval upto �for 1 seat when degree granted on or after may 2011. Recognized for seats increased from 1 to 4 when degree granted on or after April 2015. Recognized for increase of seats from 4 to 6 after conversion of 2 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20.
    Total intake348
    Official site
  • Government Medical College, Ernakulam

    Ownership: GovernmentErnakulam, Kerala

    MD /MS·MBBS

    Details
    AddressHmt Colony Po, Kalamassery-683503, Ernakulam District (kerala)
    DistrictErnakulam
    StateKerala
    OwnershipGovernment
    AffiliationKERALA UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
    Approved byNMC
    AISHE codeC-49794
    NMC IDKL/010/G/1
    Courses & intake (15)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Anaesthesiology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto 2 seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Forensic Medicine/Forensic Medicine & Toxicology1NMC approvedsource records approval upto 1 seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - General Medicine4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for batches admitted form 2014-15 onwards. 1 additional seat granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Microbiology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2017.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Paediatrics2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2016.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pathology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats for batches admitted on or after 2014-15
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Psychiatry2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2017.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto 2 seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Respiratory Medicine1NMC approvedsource records approval upto 1 seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine1NMC approvedsource records approval upto 1 seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - General Surgery2NMC approvedsource records approval upto 2 seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Obstetrics and Gynaecology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto 2 seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Ophthalmology1NMC approvedsource records approval upto 1 seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Orthopaedics2NMC approvedsource records approval upto 2 seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMBBSM.b.b.s.110NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 100 seats. (Previously under Kochi Univ. of Sciences & Technology). Permitted for increase of seats from 100 to 110 under EWS quota (103rd constitution amendment) for 2019-20. Annual renewal permission granted for 110 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25. [...]
    Total intake136
    Official site
  • Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College, Kolenchery

    Ownership: PrivateErnakulam, Kerala

    Doctoral·MD /MS·MBBS

    Details
    AddressMedical College Road, Po Kalencherry Kochi - 682311 (kerala)
    DistrictErnakulam
    StateKerala
    OwnershipPrivate
    AffiliationKERALA UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
    Approved byNMC
    AISHE codeC-11594
    NMC IDKL/026/P/3
    Courses & intake (10)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Neonatology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2016.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Anaesthesiology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after 2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 1 to 3 after conversion of 2 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20, 3 to 4 (1) Seats Increased in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - General Medicine3NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2014, 2 to 3 (1) Seats Increased in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Paediatrics5NMC approvedsource records approval upto �for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2014. Seats increased from 2 to 3 u/s 10(A) from 2015-16. Recognized for increase of seats from 3 to 5 after conversion of 2 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Psychiatry3NMC approvedsource records approval upto �for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2016. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 3 after conversion of 1 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2022.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - General Surgery2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2014,1 to 2 (1) Seats Increased in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Obstetrics & Gynaecology5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after 2015. Recognized for increase of seats from 1 to 3 after conversion of 2 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20, 3 to 5 (2) Seats Increased in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Orthopaedics2NMC approvedsource records approval upto 2 Seats Approved in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalMBBSM.b.b.s.100NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 100 MBBS seats annually upto May, 2027. Annual renewal permission granted for 100 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25. Annual Renewal Permitted for 100 MBBS seats for AY 2025-26.
    Total intake128
    Official site
  • Sree Narayana Instt. of Medical Sciences, Chalakka, Ernakulam

    Ownership: PrivateErnakulam, Kerala

    MD /MS·MBBS

    Details
    AddressChalakka, North Kuthiyathodu P.o., Athani - North Paravoor Bypass Road. Ernakulam - 683594
    PIN683594
    DistrictErnakulam
    StateKerala
    OwnershipPrivate
    AffiliationKerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur
    Approved byNMC
    NMC IDKL/033/P/3
    Courses & intake (9)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Community Medicine2NMC approvedsource records approval upto 2 Seats Approved in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - General Medicine2NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Paediatrics1NMC approvedsource records approval upto 1 Seats Approved in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pharmacology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2019.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Psychiatry2NMC approvedsource records approval upto Two seats are permitted in the academic year 2022-23.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Respiratory Medicine2NMC approvedsource records approval upto 2 Seats Approved in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Orthopaedics2NMC approvedsource records approval upto 2 Seats Approved in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Otorhinolaryngology1NMC approvedsource records approval upto 1 Seats Approved in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalMBBSM.b.b.s.150NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after September, 2014, Permitted for increase of seats 100 to 150 u/s 26(1)(a)(b) & 28(1)(2) of the NMC Act, 2019 for 2021-22, Recognized when degree granted on or after September, 2014, Permitted for increase of seats 100 to 150 u/s 26(1)(a)(b) & 28(1)(2) of the NMC Act, 2 [...]
    Total intake164
    Official site

Frequently asked questions

How many medical colleges are there in Ernakulam, Kerala?

4 medical institutions in Ernakulam, Kerala hold a current approval from NMC. NMC approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 12 September 2026.

Where can I find the full list of NMC-approved medical colleges in Ernakulam, Kerala?

This page is that list. Every institution shown holds a current approval from NMC, with its district and approved courses. Applications are made on each institution's own website, not here.

How many seats do medical colleges in Ernakulam, Kerala have?

776 approved seats across 4 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.

What courses do medical colleges in Ernakulam, Kerala offer?

The most widely approved are MD - General Medicine (4), MS - Orthopaedics (4), MD - Paediatrics (4), MD - Psychiatry (4), M.B.B.S. (4), MS - General Surgery (3). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.

How many medical colleges in Ernakulam, Kerala are government and how many are private?

Of the 4 institutions listed: 3 Private, 1 government. Ownership is taken from the regulator's own classification.

How current is this district listing?

Listings are rebuilt each time a regulator publishes a new approved-institution list, generally once or twice a year. Each page shows when its sources were last checked. Institutions that drop out of a new list are kept and marked rather than removed, because regulators sometimes restore them at the next cycle.

Where does this list come from?

NMC approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 12 September 2026. This screener publishes only what the approving body publishes, and shows when each list was last checked. It does not rank institutions or estimate fees. Applications are made on each institution's own website.