Kannur Medical College, Kannur – Application/Admission Process

Kannur Medical College offers a structured application and admission process for aspiring medical students. Following is a detailed overview of the eligibility criteria and admission procedures for both undergraduate (MBBS) and postgraduate (MD/MS) courses.

Admission Process for MBBS:

Eligibility Criteria:

• Age: Candidates must be at least 17 years old by December 31 of the admission year.
• Educational Qualification: A Higher Secondary School degree (10+2) in the science stream, including Biology (or Biotechnology), Physics, and Chemistry, with a minimum of 50% marks (40% for SC/ST and 45% for OBC candidates) is required.

Admission Procedure:

• Entrance Exam: Candidates must appear for the National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET), conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
• Counseling: Admission is based on NEET scores through Kerala State NEET UG counseling. This includes multiple rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Rounds, depending on seat availability.

Documentation: After securing a seat, candidates need to report to the admissions office with necessary documents, including.

• NEET scorecard
• Class 10 and 12 certificates
• Proof of identity (Aadhar/PAN/Passport)
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Eight passport-sized photographs.
• Admission Process for MD/MS

Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must hold an MBBS degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

Admission Procedure:

• Entrance Exam: Candidates must qualify for the NEET PG entrance exam.
• Counseling: Following NEET PG results, candidates participate in Kerala NEET PG counseling conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala.