For aspiring medical students, securing a seat in one of Kerala’s esteemed government medical colleges is a dream come true. Known for its high standards in healthcare and education, the competition in Kerala is intense. Understanding the previous year’s allotment data is crucial for any student preparing their preference list for the upcoming Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala.

This blog post provides a detailed analysis of the last rank details from the 2024 allotment, giving you a clear picture of the cutoff ranks and the priority order of medical colleges in the state.

Priority Order of Government Medical Colleges in Kerala (Based on State Merit)

The preference of students during allotment is the clearest indicator of a college’s ranking. Based on the corrected 2024 last rank details for the State Merit (SM) category, the priority order of Government Medical Colleges in Kerala is as follows:

College-Wise Last Rank Details & Cutoff Analysis 2024

Here is a comprehensive breakdown of the corrected last ranks for various reservation categories across the medical colleges in Kerala. This data serves as the “cutoff” benchmark you should consider for the 2025 admissions.

(Note: The following ranks are based on the final allotment data of 2024 and are for reference purposes. They are subject to change each year.)

1. Government Medical College, Kozhikode

• State Merit (SM): 283
• Ezhava (EZ): 547
• Muslim (MU): 484
• Other Backward Hindu (BH): 1083
• Scheduled Castes (SC): 6673
• Scheduled Tribes (ST): 16453

2. Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram

• State Merit (SM): 406
• Ezhava (EZ): 705
• Muslim (MU): 687
• Other Backward Hindu (BH): 1386
• Scheduled Castes (SC): 7520
• Scheduled Tribes (ST): 17102

3. Government Medical College, Kottayam

• State Merit (SM): 658
• Ezhava (EZ): 1016
• Muslim (MU): 811
• Other Backward Hindu (BH): 2240
• Scheduled Castes (SC): 8677
• Scheduled Tribes (ST): 18126

4. Government Medical College, Thrissur

• State Merit (SM): 824
• Ezhava (EZ): 1374
• Muslim (MU): 1046
• Other Backward Hindu (BH): 2723
• Scheduled Castes (SC): 9509
• Scheduled Tribes (ST): 20808

5. T.D. Medical College, Alappuzha

• State Merit (SM): 1054
• Ezhava (EZ): 1716
• Muslim (MU): 1383
• Other Backward Hindu (BH): 3183
• Scheduled Castes (SC): 10351
• Scheduled Tribes (ST): 21691

6. Government Medical College, Ernakulam

• State Merit (SM): 1267
• Ezhava (EZ): 1961
• Muslim (MU): 1576
• Other Backward Hindu (BH): 3449
• Scheduled Castes (SC): 11585
• Scheduled Tribes (ST): 22860

7. Government Medical College, Kannur

• State Merit (SM): 1358
• Ezhava (EZ): 2122
• Muslim (MU): 1687
• Other Backward Hindu (BH): 3648
• Scheduled Castes (SC): 12608
• Scheduled Tribes (ST): 23878

8. Government Medical College, Manjeri

• State Merit (SM): 1435
• Ezhava (EZ): 2292
• Muslim (MU): 1704
• Other Backward Hindu (BH): 3821
• Scheduled Castes (SC): 13658
• Scheduled Tribes (ST): 24321

9. Government Medical College, Palakkad

• State Merit (SM): 1942
• Ezhava (EZ): 2745
• Muslim (MU): 2080
• Other Backward Hindu (BH): 4565
• Scheduled Castes (SC): 14527
• Scheduled Tribes (ST): 25722

10. Government Medical College, Kollam

• State Merit (SM): 2092
• Ezhava (EZ): 2890
• Muslim (MU): 2240
• Other Backward Hindu (BH): 4988
• Scheduled Castes (SC): 14961
• Scheduled Tribes (ST): 26685

11. Government Medical College, Idukki

• State Merit (SM): 2210
• Ezhava (EZ): 3027
• Muslim (MU): 2471
• Other Backward Hindu (BH): 5333
• Scheduled Castes (SC): 15512
• Scheduled Tribes (ST): 27990

12. Government Medical College, Konni

• State Merit (SM): 2483
• Ezhava (EZ): 3335
• Muslim (MU): 2724
• Other Backward Hindu (BH): 5984
• Scheduled Castes (SC): 16075
• Scheduled Tribes (ST): 29020

Self-Financing / Private Medical Colleges Last Ranks

13. Jubilee Mission Medical College & Research Institute, Thrissur

• State Merit (SM): 2806
• Ezhava (EZ): 3813
• Muslim (MU): 3036

14. Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College, Kolenchery

• State Merit (SM): 3150
• Ezhava (EZ): 4123
• Muslim (MU): 3245

15. Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur

• State Merit (SM): 3683
• Ezhava (EZ): 4542
• Muslim (MU): 3801

16. Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Thiruvalla

• State Merit (SM): 3842
• Ezhava (EZ): 5186
• Muslim (MU): 4034

17. MES Medical College, Perinthalmanna

• State Merit (SM): 4043
• Ezhava (EZ): 5555
• Muslim (MU): 4232

18. Sree Gokulam Medical College & Research Foundation, Thiruvananthapuram

• State Merit (SM): 4775
• Ezhava (EZ): 6384
• Muslim (MU): 4954

19. Travancore Medical College, Kollam

• State Merit (SM): 5099
• Ezhava (EZ): 6988
• Muslim (MU): 5218

20. Believers Church Medical College Hospital, Thiruvalla

• State Merit (SM): 6154
• Ezhava (EZ): 7223
• Muslim (MU): 6316

21. Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College, Karakonam

• State Merit (SM): 6432
• Ezhava (EZ): 7890
• Muslim (MU): 6607

22. Azeezia Institute of Medical Science & Research, Kollam

• State Merit (SM): 7735
• Ezhava (EZ): 8456
• Muslim (MU): 7854

23. SUT Academy of Medical Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram

• State Merit (SM): 8002
• Ezhava (EZ): 8985
• Muslim (MU): 8201

24. P K Das Institute of Medical Sciences, Palakkad

• State Merit (SM): 8243
• Ezhava (EZ): 9375
• Muslim (MU): 8458

25. Al-Azhar Medical College & Super Speciality Hospital, Thodupuzha

• State Merit (SM): 8889
• Ezhava (EZ): 10121
• Muslim (MU): 9002

26. KMCT Medical College, Kozhikode

• State Merit (SM): 9302
• Ezhava (EZ): 10567
• Muslim (MU): 9456

27. Malabar Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Kozhikode

• State Merit (SM): 9994
• Ezhava (EZ): 11678
• Muslim (MU): 10180

28. Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Ernakulam

• State Merit (SM): 10865
• Ezhava (EZ): 12432
• Muslim (MU): 11094

29. Mount Zion Medical College, Pathanamthitta

• State Merit (SM): 11354
• Ezhava (EZ): 13112
• Muslim (MU): 11562

30. Kannur Medical College, Kannur

• State Merit (SM): 12231
• Ezhava (EZ): 14203
• Muslim (MU): 12435

31. Karuna Medical College, Palakkad

• State Merit (SM): 13323
• Ezhava (EZ): 15432
• Muslim (MU): 13567

32. Dr. Moopen’s Medical College, Wayanad

• State Merit (SM): 14245
• Ezhava (EZ): 16343
• Muslim (MU): 14456

Strategic Insights from the 2024 Allotment Data

Here are some key conclusions you can draw from the corrected 2024 last rank details to build your admission strategy:

• Intense Competition at the Top: The data clearly shows that the premier government institutions like GMC Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram, and Kottayam are in extremely high demand. To secure a seat in these top-tier colleges under State Merit, a Kerala State Rank well within the top 700 is crucial.
• The Importance of Category Rank: Your admission chances are ultimately determined by your rank within your specific reservation category. Each category—be it State Merit (SM), Ezhava (EZ), Muslim (MU), Other Backward Hindu (BH), Scheduled Castes (SC), or Scheduled Tribes (ST)—has its own distinct cutoff rank for every college. For example, the last rank for the SC category at a particular college will be different from the last rank for the State Merit category. Therefore, comparing your Kerala rank to the previous year’s last rank in your specific category is the most accurate way to assess your chances.
• Tiered Structure of Colleges: There is a clear, tiered preference among students. The top 5-6 government colleges are the most sought-after, followed by the remaining government colleges. After that, the self-financing colleges also have a clear priority order, with institutions like Jubilee Mission, MOSC Kolenchery, and Amala being the top choices in the private sector.
• Strategic Preference Setting: When filling your options for the CEE allotment process, this data is your best friend. Create a long and realistic list of college preferences. Start with your “dream” colleges, but ensure you include many choices where your rank from this year is comfortably better than the last rank from 2024 in your category. This gives you the best chance of securing an allotment in a good college.