Al-Azhar Medical College and Super Speciality Hospital, Thodupuzha(Muslim Minority)

Founded in 2014, the college operates under the Noorul Islam Trust and is part of the larger Al-Azhar Group of Institutions in Thodupuzha .
It is recognized as a private Muslim-minority institution under Section 2(g) of the National Commission for Minority Education, primarily catering to the Muslim community while serving others as well

Regulatory Approvals: Affiliated with Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) and recognized by the National Medical Commission (formerly MCI) .

Hospital Capacity: The attached Super Speciality Hospital boasts between 650 to 740 beds and provides specialties like Cardiology, Endocrinology & Diabetology, Nephrology, Neurology, Gynaecology, Plastic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Urology, Neonatology, Rheumatology, and more .
Mission & Vision: The institution emphasizes academic excellence and compassionate, affordable healthcare—especially for underserved communities. It aims to mold empathetic, ethical doctors while ensuring healthcare access regardless of socio-economic background .

MBBS: Offers an MBBS program with an annual intake of 150 students (4.5 years + 1-year internship) .
PG Courses: Offers postgraduate programs including MD (General Medicine, Paediatrics, Respiratory Medicine) and MS (Orthopaedics, Obstetrics & Gynecology), each with a few seats .
Admission Pathway: Entry is based on NEET-UG for MBBS and NEET-PG for postgraduate courses. Admissions are conducted through Kerala’s centralized counseling (CEE) and MCC for the All-India quota.
Seat Quota: Approximately 85% state merit quota, with 50% reserved for Muslim Minority candidates and 15% for All India/NRI quota.

Academic Facilities: Modern, air-conditioned central library with capacity for 150 students, supplemented by eight departmental libraries. Other facilities include specialized labs, Wi-Fi-enabled campus, indoor and outdoor sports grounds, a multi-gym, transportation, in-campus ATM and general store .
Student Support & Co-Curricular: Offers career guidance, counseling services, active NSS, arts and cultural events, and regular medical camps for hands-on learning and community service .

Aspect	Details
Institution Type	Private Muslim-minority medical college and hospital
Affiliation & Approval	KUHS (Kerala), recognized by NMC
Established	2014
MBBS Intake	150 seats (4.5 years + internship)
PG Programs	MD (General Medicine, Paediatrics, Respiratory Medicine), MS (OG & Ortho)
Quota Distribution	State Merit 85%, Muslim Minority ~50%, All India/NRI ~15%
Hospital Beds	~650 to 740 beds, with multiple super-specialty departments
Facilities	Library, labs, sports, gym, Wi-Fi, ATM, transport, counseling, camps
Location	Thodupuzha, Idukki, Kerala