Medical Colleges in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

4 medical institutions in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala hold a current approval from NMC. Between them they list 12 approved courses. Their listed courses carry a total approved intake of 1,056 seats. The largest by intake are GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE-Thiruvananthapuram (566), Dr. Somervel Memorial CSI Hospital & Medical College, Karakonam, Thiruvananthapuram (243), Sree Gokulam Medical College and Research Foundation (207).

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

  • Dr. Somervel Memorial CSI Hospital & Medical College, Karakonam, Thiruvananthapuram

    Ownership: PrivateThiruvananthapuram, Kerala

    MD /MS·MBBS

    Details
    AddressHospital, Karakonam, Thiruvananthapuram Dist. - 695504 (kerala)
    PIN695504
    DistrictThiruvananthapuram
    StateKerala
    OwnershipPrivate
    AffiliationKerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur
    Approved byNMC
    NMC IDKL/007/P/3
    Courses & intake (16)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Anaesthesiology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2015.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy2NMC approvedsource records approval upto Two seats are permitted in the academic year 2022-23
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Emergency Medicine2NMC approvedsource records approval upto 2 seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - General Medicine2NMC approvedsource records approval upto Two seats are permitted in the academic year 2022-23
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Microbiology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto Permission granted for starting the course with 2 seats u/s 26(1)(a)(b) and 28 (1)(2) of the NMC act, 2019 for the A.Y. 2024-25.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Paediatrics3NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2015. Recognized for increased of seats from 2 to 3.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pathology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2015.Permission granted for increase from 1 to 4 seats u/s 26(1)(a)(b) and 28 (1)(2) of the NMC act, 2019 for the A.Y. 2024-25.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Psychiatry3NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2015.Permission granted for increase from 2 to 3 seats u/s 26(1)(a)(b) and 28 (1)(2) of the NMC act, 2019 for the A.Y. 2024-25.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology3NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after 2015. Seats increased from 1 to 2 u/s 10(A) from 2013-14 (The permission is subject to outcome of vigilance probe). One seat ( Two to Three) are permitted in the year 2022-23
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine4NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2015.Permission granted for increase from 1 to 4 seats u/s 26(1)(a)(b) and 28 (1)(2) of the NMC act, 2019 for the A.Y. 2024-25.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Ent2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2015.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - General Surgery4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2015.Permission granted for increase from 2 to 4 seats u/s 26(1)(a)(b) and 28 (1)(2) of the NMC act, 2019 for the A.Y. 2024-25.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Obstetrics & Gynaecology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2015.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Orthopaedics3NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2016, Three seats (One to three) are permitted in the year 2022-23.
    MedicalMBBSM.b.b.s.200NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 100 seats when degree granted on or after Apr. 2008. (Previously under Kerala Univ.,Kerala). Not granted permission for increase of seats from 100 to 150 u/s 10(A) for 2019-20, Permission for increase of seats from 100 to 150 u/s 10(A) for 2020-21 & 2021-'22. [...]
    MedicalUnknownMd/Ms - Ophthalmology5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2015. Seats increased from 2 to 3 u/s 10(A) from 2013-14 (The permission is subject to outcome of vigilance probe).Permission granted for increase from 3 to 5 seats u/s 26(1)(a)(b) and 28 (1)(2) of the NMC act, 2019 for the A.Y. 2024-25.
    Total intake243
    Official site
  • GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE-Thiruvananthapuram

    Ownership: GovernmentThiruvananthapuram, Kerala

    Doctoral·MD /MS·MBBS

    Details
    AddressGovt. Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Medical College P.o, Thiruvananthapuram -695011 (kerala)
    DistrictThiruvananthapuram
    StateKerala
    OwnershipGovernment
    AffiliationKERALA UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
    Approved byNMC
    AISHE codeC-48124
    NMC IDKL/027/G/1
    Courses & intake (41)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Cardiology8NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2013. (Previously under Kerala University on or after 1989). Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 8.
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Endocrinology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2020
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Medical Gastroenterology6NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2013. (Previously under Kerala University on or after 1980). Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 6.
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Neonatology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats when degree granted on or after 2022.
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Nephrology3NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2013. (Previously under Kerala University on or after June, 1998).
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Neurology5NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2013. (Previously under Kerala University).
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Paediatric Nephrology2NMC approved
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Paediatric Neurology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) for 2019-20.
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Pulmonary Medicine2NMC approved
    MedicalDoctoralM.ch - Neuro Surgery6NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2013. (Previously under Kerala University on or after 1980). Recognized for increase of seats form 2 to 6.
    MedicalDoctoralM.ch - Paediatric Surgery6NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 6 seats when degree granted on or after 2013. (Previously under Kerala University).
    MedicalDoctoralM.ch - Plastic Surgery/Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery2NMC approved
    MedicalDoctoralM.ch - Surgical Gastroenterology/G.i. Surgery2NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after 2013. (Previously under Kerala University on or after Dec2005). Permitted for increase of seats from 1 to 2 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalDoctoralM.ch - Thoracic Surgery/Cardio Thoracic Surgery/Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Surgery4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2013. (Previously under Kerala University on or after Apr1981). Permitted for increase of seats from 2 to 4 u/s 10A. Recognized for increase of seats from 02 to 04.
    MedicalDoctoralM.ch - Urology/Genito-Urinary Surgery6NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2013. (Previously under Kerala University on or after 1981).
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Anaesthesiology18NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 8 seats when degree granted on or after 2013. (Previously under Kerala University). Recognized for increase of seats from 8 to 10. Recognized for increase of seats from 10 to 12 after conversion of 2 diploma seats into degree seats from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Bio-Chemistry4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2013. (Previously under Kerala University). Recognized for 2 to 4 seats on or after,2014.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy6NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 3 seats when degree granted on or after 2013. (Previously under Kerala University). Recognized for increase of seats from 3 to 5. Seats increased from 5 to 6 u/s 10(A) from 2017-18.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Emergency Medicine3NMC approvedsource records approval upto 3 Seats Approved in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Forensic Medicine/Forensic Medicine & Toxicology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2013. (Previously under Kerala University). Recognized for 2 to 4 seats on or after,2014.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - General Medicine24NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 13 seats. Recognized for seats increased from 13 to 18 when degree granted on or after June 2014. Seats increase from 18 to 24 u/s 10(A) from 2018-19.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Immuno Haematology & Blood Transfusion3NMC approvedsource records approval upto (on or after 2011)
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Microbiology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2013. (Previously under Kerala University on or after 1981). Recognized for 2 to 4 seats on or after,2014
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Paediatrics24NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 6 seats when degree granted on or after 2013. (Previously under Kerala University). Permitted for increase of seats from 6 to 8 u/s 10A. Permitted for increase of seats from 8 to 9. Seats increased from 9 to 21 u/s 10(A) from 2017-18. [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pathology12NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 9 seats when degree granted on or after 2013. (Previously under Kerala University). Recognized for increase of seats from 9 to 12 after conversion of 3 diploma seats into degree seats from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pharmacology6NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats when degree granted on or after 2013. (Previously under Kerala University). Recommended for recognition for increase of seats from 4 to 6.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation3NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 02 seats when degree granted on or after 2013. (Previously under Kerala University on or after 1986). Recognized for seats increased from 2 to 3 when degree granted on or after June 2014.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Physiology5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2013. (Previously under Kerala University). Recognized for 2 to 5 seats on or after,2014
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Psychiatry12NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after 2013. (Previously under Kerala University on or after 1993). Recognized for seats increase from 1 to 3 when degree granted on or after July, 2015. Seats increased from 3 to 11 u/s 10(A) from 2017-18. [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology9NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2013. (Previously under Kerala University). Permitted for increase of seats from 2 to 3. Seats increased from 3 to 7 u/s 10(A) from 2017-18. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 7. [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Radiotherapy/ Radiation Oncology6NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2013. (Previously under Kerala University on <BR> or after 1978. Permitted for increase of seats from 2 to 3. Seats increased from 3 to 6 u/s 10(A) from 2017-18.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine7NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 3 seats when degree granted on or after 2013. (Previously under Kerala University). Recognized for seats increased from 3 to 6 when degree granted on or after June 2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 6 to 7 after conversion of 1 diploma seats into degree seats from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases / Pulmonary Medicine9NMC approvedsource records approval upto Recognized for 3 seats when degree granted on or after 2013. (Previously under Kerala University on or after Aug.,1984). Recommended for recognition for increase of seats from 3 to 4. Seats increased from 4 to 6 u/s 10(A) from 2017-18. [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Ent7NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2013. (Previously under Kerala University on or after 1980). Recognized for seats increased from 2 to 5 when degree granted on or after June 2014. [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMs - General Surgery24NMC approvedsource records approval upto (Previously under Kerala University).
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Obstetrics & Gynaecology30NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 8 seats when degree granted on or after 2013. (Previously under Kerala University). Recognized for 8 to 11 seats on or after,2014. Seats increased from 11 to 27 u/s 10(A) from 2017-18. [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Orthopaedics18NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats when degree granted on or after 2013. (Previously under Kerala University). Recognized for increase of seats from 4 to 6. Seats increased from 6 to 14 u/s 10(A) from 2017-18. [...]
    MedicalMBBSM.b.b.s.250NMC approvedsource records approval upto (Previously under Kerala Univ.)for 200 seats. (Previously under Kerala Univ.). Permitted for increase of seats from 200 to 250 under EWS quota (103rd constitution amendment) for 2019-20. Annual renewal permission granted for 250 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25. [...]
    MedicalUnknownD.m.-Reproductive Medicine/M.ch.-Reproductive Medicine and Surgery2NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2022.
    MedicalUnknownMd/Ms - Anatomy4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2013. (Previously under Kerala University). Recognized for seats increased from 2 to 4 when degree granted on or after June 2014.
    MedicalUnknownMd/Ms - Ophthalmology12NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 6 seats when degree granted on or after 2013. (Previously under Kerala University). Permitted for increase of seats from 6 to 9. Recognized for increase of seats from 9 to 12 after conversion of 3 diploma seats into degree seats from 2020-21.
    Total intake566
    Official site
  • Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvanthapuram

    Ownership: GovernmentThiruvananthapuram, Kerala

    Doctoral·MD /MS

    Details
    AddressRegional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram Medical College P.o. Thiruvananthapuram 695011 (kerala)
    PIN695011
    DistrictThiruvananthapuram
    StateKerala
    OwnershipGovernment
    AffiliationKerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur
    Approved byNMC
    NMC IDPG/KL/02/G/1
    Courses & intake (9)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Onco Pathology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto Permission granted for starting the course with 4 seats u/s 26(1)(a)(b) and 28 (1)(2) of the NMC act, 2019 for the A.Y. 2024-25.
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Oncology8NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 3. Recognized for increase of seats from 3 to 8 when degree granted on or after 2022.
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Paediatric Oncology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2015.
    MedicalDoctoralM.ch - Gynaecological Oncology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto Recognized for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2022.
    MedicalDoctoralM.ch - Surgical Oncology6NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats when degree granted on or after 2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 4 to 6.
    MedicalDoctoralM.ch. - Head and Neck Surgery2NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 02 seats when degree granted on or after 2022.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Anaesthesiology6NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2016. Recognized for increase of seats from 3 to 6 for batches admitted from 2015-16 onwards.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pathology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2017.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Radiotherapy/ Radiation Oncology8NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2015.
    Total intake40
    Official site
  • Sree Gokulam Medical College and Research Foundation

    Ownership: PrivateThiruvananthapuram, Kerala

    MD /MS·MBBS

    Details
    AddressFoundation, Venjaramoodu, Trivandrum-695607 (kerala)
    DistrictThiruvananthapuram
    StateKerala
    OwnershipPrivate
    AffiliationKERALA UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
    Approved byNMC
    AISHE codeC-48136
    NMC IDKL/032/P/3
    Courses & intake (18)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Anaesthesiology6NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2014. Seats increased from 2 to 6 u/s 10A from 2012-13. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 6.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Bio-Chemistry2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2014
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy2NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - General Medicine10NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after June 2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 4.Six seats (Four to Ten) are permitted in the year 2022-23
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Microbiology3NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2015.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Paediatrics3NMC 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 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pathology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2014.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pharmacology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2015
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Physiology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2014
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology3NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after 2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 1 to 2. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 3 after conversion of 1 diploma seats into degree seats from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2015.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Ent3NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2015. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 3 after conversion of 1 diploma seats into degree seats from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - General Surgery6NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2014, Four seats ( Two to Six) are permitted in the year 2022-23.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Obstetrics & Gynaecology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2014. Four seats (Two to SIx) are permitted in the year 2022-23. Intake Capacity Reduced from 6 to 4 Seats for the Academic Year 2024-25 vide Letter No.35/ 452(166)/2022-PGMEB/010491-96 Dated 29.02.2024
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Orthopaedics2NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 1 seat when degree granted on or after 2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 1 to 2 after conversion of 1 diploma seats into degree seats from 2020-21.
    MedicalMBBSM.b.b.s.150NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 50 seats.(Previously under Kerala Univ.) Recognised for increase of seats from 50 to 150 when degree granted on or after April, 2016. [...]
    MedicalUnknownMd/Ms - Anatomy2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2016.
    MedicalUnknownMd/Ms - Ophthalmology3NMC 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 2020-21.
    Total intake207
    Official site

Frequently asked questions

How many medical colleges are there in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala?

4 medical institutions in Thiruvananthapuram, 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 Thiruvananthapuram, 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 Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala have?

1,056 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 Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala offer?

The most widely approved are MD - Pathology (4), MD - Anaesthesiology (4), MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy (3), MD - Microbiology (3), MS - ENT (3), MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology (3). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.

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

Of the 4 institutions listed: 2 government, 2 private. 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.