Karuna Medical College, Palakkad

Establishment & Management
Founded in 2006 by the Safe Development Alms Trust (also known as Karuna Institute of Medical Sciences) in Vilayodi, Chittur, Palakkad, Kerala .
Affiliation & Recognition
The college is affiliated with the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur, and is recognized by the National Medical Commission (formerly MCI) .
Campus & Hospital
It operates a teaching hospital with approximately 500–650 beds, serving as a primary clinical training facility

Academic Programs & Seats

MBBS:
- Intake: 100 seats per year .
- Program lasts 5.5 years (4.5 years academic + 1-year internship) .
Other UG Programs:
- B.Pharm, B.Sc. Nursing, and specialized Pharmacy courses are also offered.

MD / MS Courses:
Various MD and MS programs across subjects such as Anatomy, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, etc., with intake numbers varying by department .

Entrance Exam & Counseling
Admission is based on NEET-UG scores, followed by Kerala state counseling (via CEE/KEAM), encompassing state merit, management, and NRI quotas .
Seat Quota Breakdown
- 85% for Kerala State Merit (Government quota)
- 15% for All India/NRI quota .
Cutoff Ranks (2024, General-Home State)
- Closing NEET Rank: ~7,468 .

Infrastructure & Amenities
Offers lecture halls, digital labs, simulation centers, library, sports, hostel facilities for both genders, canteen, and general campus amenities .
Hostel Details
- Total accommodation capacity around 300 students .

Aspect	Details
Year Established	2006
Affiliation	KUHS, Thrissur
Recognition	NMC (MCI) approved
MBBS Intake	100 seats
Program Duration	5.5 years (incl. internship)
Hospital Size	~500–650 beds
Admission Basis	NEET-UG via Kerala counseling; State (85%) + NRI (15%) quotas
Closing Rank (2024)	~7,468 NEET-UG (Home State, General)
Facilities	Hostels, labs, library, sports, simulation center