KMCT Medical College, Kozhikode, Calicut (Muslim Minority)

 Establishment & Identity, Affiliation & Recognition:

• Founded in 2008, KMCT Medical College operates under the Muslim-minority status. It is managed by the Kunhitharuvai Memorial Charitable Trust (KMCT) and established by Dr. K. Moidu. 

• Affiliated with Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)

 

Academic Programs

• MBBS: Intake of 150 seats; course duration is 4.5 years plus 1-year internship (total 5.5 years). 

• PG (MD/MS): Offers a range of postgraduate programs across multiple specialties, typically around 21 seats (MD/MS). 

• Specializations Available: Includes Anatomy, Physiology, General Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Community Medicine, Radiodiagnosis, Dermatology, Pharmacology, Psychiatry, and more.

 

Infrastructure & Facilities

• Hospital Capacity: Attached multi-specialty hospital with a broad patient base and advanced services—featuring ICU, super-specialty departments, blood bank, diagnostics, and emergency care.

• Academic & Student Amenities: Well-equipped lecture halls (some accommodating over 200 students), six departmental museums, a spacious air-conditioned central library, sports facilities, separate boys’ and girls’ hostels, staff quarters, and recreational areas. 

 

Seat Distribution (MBBS)

• State Merit (Government): 50% (approx. 75 seats)

• Management Quota: 35% (approx. 52 seats)

• NRI Quota: 15% (approx. 23 seats)

 

Cutoffs & Reputation

• NEET Cutoff (Kerala Counselling): For 2025, categories like SC had ranks around 13,825–22,190; BH category ranged around 5,146–6,989. 

• Notable Achievements: KMCT students have achieved top ranks in MBBS examinations at both Calicut University and KUHS, including gold medals and second overall positions. 

 

Mission & Academic Culture

• Guided by a mission to cultivate competent, ethical, and compassionate medical professionals, aligned with integrity, leadership, and research values. 

• Leadership Insight: The Principal emphasizes both strong academics and hands-on clinical training.

 

Aspect	Details
Institution Type	Private Muslim-minority medical college
Established	2008
Affiliation	KUHS, NMC-approved
MBBS Intake	150 seats; 5.5 years total
Postgraduate Programs	MD/MS across many specialties (~21 seats)
Infrastructure	Multi-specialty hospital, modern academic & recreational facilities
Seat Quotas (MBBS)	State 50%, Management 35%, NRI 15%
Admission Cutoffs	Vary by category; SC ~13k–22k rank (kerala state)
Ethos	Compassionate, integrity-driven medical education