Course

Aims of the Programme

• To offer individual guidance and counseling through assigned faculty mentors.
• To promote mental health and well-being.
• To identify and assist students facing academic or personal challenges.

Core Values

• Compassion: Delivering care with empathy, kindness, and respect.
• Integrity: Upholding honesty, accountability, and ethical principles.
• Excellence: Striving for academic and clinical proficiency.
• Teamwork: Promoting collaboration and communication within the healthcare team.
• Service: Commitment to community health and social responsibility.

Number of Seats

• Total Intake: 45 seats per year (General Merit: 50% of total seats & Management Quota: 50% of total seats)

Course Duration

• Duration: 4 years (8 semesters)
• Maximum Permissible Period: 8 years (twice the actual duration)

Eligibility Criteria

Academic Qualification

• Candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary Examination (HSE) of the Kerala Board or equivalent, with minimum 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English put together.

Course Duration

• SEBC candidates (with annual family income ≤ ₹4.5 lakhs): 45% marks in Biology and 45% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
• SC/ST candidates: Only a pass in the qualifying examination is required.
• OEC candidates: Eligible for SEBC mark relaxation benefits.

Eligibility Certificate

Candidates who have completed their qualifying examination outside Kerala must produce a Recognition and Equivalency Certificate from the appropriate University or Board in Kerala at the time of admission.

Age Limit

• Applicants should have completed 17 years of age on or before 31st December 2024.
• A self-attested copy of the SSLC/CBSE/ICSE certificate or Birth Certificate showing date of birth must be submitted with the application.