THIRUVANANTHAPURAM • In a major development for medical education in the state, the Government Medical Colleges in Wayanad and Kasaragod have received final approval from the National Medical Commission (NMC), Health Minister Veena George announced on Wednesday.
Each of the new colleges has been granted sanction for 50 MBBS seats, adding a total of 100 undergraduate medical seats to the state’s roster. The approval was granted after the colleges successfully met the stringent standards set by the NMC for infrastructure, faculty, and academic facilities.
“This is a landmark achievement for the state’s public health sector,” Minister George stated. “We have ensured all necessary facilities as per the NMC norms, and this recognition is a testament to those efforts. With these additions, the current government has successfully secured approval for four new medical colleges.”
The minister confirmed that the government will immediately initiate the necessary procedures to ensure that student admissions for these 100 seats can take place within the current academic year (2025-26). The establishment of these colleges is expected to significantly enhance healthcare access and provide more opportunities for medical aspirants in the northern districts of Kerala.
