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MEDICAL COURSES

FACULTY OF AYURVEDA
1. PROFESSIONAL B.A.M.S
 
Duration      :   5 ½ years (4 ½ years of study + 1 year Internship)
Eligibility    :   As decided by the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations
Admission   :   Based on Medical Entrance Examinations conducted by Commissioner of  Entrance Examinations                        
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 Government Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram
2
  Pankaja Kasthuri Ayurveda Medical College, Kattakada
3
 Sree Narayana Institute of Ayurvedic Studies and Research, Kollam
4
 Mannam Ayurveda Cooperative Medical College, Pandalam
 
 
2. M.D.  AYURVEDA  DEGREE COURSE
Duration:    3 years
Eligibility: Candidates should have passed the Degree Examination obtained after undergoing a course of study in Ayurveda of not less than 5 ½ years duration including the period of compulsory internship
Admission: Based on the entrance examination conducted by the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations
Specialities:
i. MD (Rasasastra & Bhaishajyakalpana)
ii.MD (Dravyaguna Vijnan)
iii.MD (Kayachikitsa)
iv.MD (Swasthavritha)
v. MD (Salyathantra)
vi.MD (Salakyathantra)
vii.MD (Basic Principles / Ayurvediya Siddhantha Darsanamcha)
viii.MD (Prasuthithantra and Streeroga)
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Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram
 
 
 
 
FACULTY OF HOMOEOPATHY
1. B.H.M.S DEGREE COURSE
Duration      5 ½ years (4 ½ years of study + 1 year Internship)
Eligibility:   As decided by the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations
Admissions:  Based on Medical Entrance Examination conducted by Commissioner of Entrance Examinations
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Government Homoeopathic Medical College, Iranimuttom, Thiruvananthapuram
Sri Vidyadhiraja Homoeopathic Medical College, Nemom
 
 
2. M.D. HOMOEO DEGREE COURSE
Duration:  3 years
Eligibility: Candidate should have passed the degree examination obtained after undergoing a course of study in Homoeopathy of not less than 5 ½ years duration, including the period of compulsory internship OR has passed the graduate degree examination obtained after undergoing a course of study in Homoeopathy of not less than 4 years duration, including the period of compulsory internship.  Candidates for the postgraduate course shall be selected by the University on merit.  Preference may be given to a candidate who has worked in rural areas for at least 2 years OR passed the Diploma examination in Homoeopathy obtained after undergoing a course of study in Homoeopathy of not less than 4 years duration, including the period of compulsory internship.
Admission:Based on entrance examination conducted by the Board of Entrance Exams
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Govt. Homoeopathic Medical College, Iranimuttom Thiruvananthapuram
 
 
 
 
FACULTY OF MODERN MEDICINE
1. M.B.B.S
Duration:  5 ½ years (4 ½ years of study + 1 year Internship)
Eligibility:   As decided by the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations
Admission is on the basis of Entrance examination conducted by the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations, Government of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
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Govt. Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram (200)
2
Dr. S.M. C.S.I. Medical College Karakonam (100)
3
Sree Gokulam Medical College & Research Foundation, Tvpm (50
4
T.D. Medical College, Alappuzha (100).
 
 
2. POST GRADUATE DEGREE COURSE IN MEDICINE (M.D.)
Duration:  3 years
Eligibility:    The candidate should have passed the M.B.B.S. degree examination of this University OR of any other university accepted by the Academic Council as equivalent thereto.  The candidate has, after admission to the course, worked for 3 years in the appropriate department of Medical College maintained by or affiliated to this University as Post graduate in General Medicine or specialty and, has undergone a course of instruction extending over a period of 3 academic years provided, however, that in the case of candidates who have undergo e Senior House Surgeoncy for one complete year in the concerned speciality, in a medical college hospital OR in an institution approved by the Medical Council of India for the purpose OR those who have put in one year of service as teacher/tutor in the concerned speciality in medical colleges OR those  who have passed the Diploma examination, if any, in the concerned speciality OR those who have undergone training for one complete year in MNAMS/MAMS/Diploma of National Board Examination in a medical college or in an institution recognised for the purpose by the Medical Council of India, in addition to internship or rotating House Surgeoncy
The admission to the course is based on the entrance examination conducted by the Board of Entrance Examinations
Specialities offered:
i. MD Anaesthesiology
ii.MD General Medicine
iii.MD Paediatrics
iv.MD Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy
v.MD Radio-diagnosis
vi.MD Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
vii.MD Microbiology
viii.MD Pathology
ix.MD Radiotherapy
x.
MD Psychiatry
xi.MD Biochemistry
xii.MD Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases
xiii.MD Forensic Medicine
xiv. MD Pharmacology
xv.MD Anatomy
xvi.MD Physiology
xvii.MD Community Medicine 

1
Govt. Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
2
TD Medical College, Alappuzha
 
 
3. MASTER OF SURGERY DEGREE COURSE (M.S.)
Duration:   3 years
The admission to the course is based on the entrance examination conducted by the Entrance Exams Directorate
Eligibility:   Candidates should have passed the M.B.B.S. degree examination of this University OR of any other University accepted by the Academic Council as equivalent thereto.  They have to work for 3 years in a teaching hospital maintained by or affiliated to this University as Post graduate in General Surgery or Speciality.  Provided, however, that in the case of candidates who have undergone Senior House Surgeoncy for one complete year in the concerned speciality in a medical college hospital or in an institution approved by the Medical Council of India for the purpose or those who have put in one year of service as teacher/ tutor in the concerned speciality in the medical colleges or those who have passed the Diploma examination, if any, in the concerned speciality or those who have undergone training for one complete year in MNA/ MMS/MAMS/Diplomat of the National Board Examination in a medical college or in an institution recognised for the purpose by the Medical Council of India in addition to Internship or Rotating House Surgeoncy
The candidates for the degree of Master of Surgery shall be required to register their names with the University paying the fees prescribed therefore, immediately after the commencement of the course and, those who are eligible to get exemption in the duration of the course, under Clause 1B above, should obtain the same within 3 months from the date of admission.
Specialities offered:
i.MS General Surgery
ii.MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology
iii.MS Otorhinolaryngology (E.N.T.)
iv.MS Orthopaedics
v.MS Ophthalmology  
1
Govt. Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
2
TD Medical College, Alappuzha.
 
 
4. D.M.  (DOCTOR OF MEDICINE) DEGREE COURSE
Duration:   3 years
Eligibility: Two candidates shall be admitted every year for D.M. degree.  No candidate shall be admitted to the Post graduate degree course unless the candidate produces satisfactory evidence to the effect that he has passed the M.D. degree from a recognised university.
The admission to the course is based on entrance examination conducted by the Directorate of Entrance Exams.  
1
Govt. Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
 
 
 
5.M.Ch. (Magister Chirurgie) COURSE
Duration:   3 years.
Eligibility:   Candidates for this postgraduate course should have passed the MS degree from a recognised university
The admission to the course is based on the examination conducted by the Board of Entrance Examinations.
1
Govt. Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
 
 
 
6. B.D.S. (BACHELOR OF DENTAL SURGERY) DEGREE COURSE
Duration:   5 ½ years (4 ½ years of study + 1 year Internship)
Eligibility: As decided by the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations
The admission to the course is based on an examination conducted by the Board of Entrance Examinations
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Govt. Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram
2
P.M.S. College of Dental Science & Research, Vattappara, Tvpm
3
Azeezia College of Dental Science and Research, Kollam
 
 
 
7. M.D.S.  (MASTER OF DENTAL SURGERY) DEGREE COURSE
Duration  3 years
Eligibility: BDS degree from a recognised university with not less than 50% marks
The admission to the course is based on an examination conducted by the Board of Entrance Examinations
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Govt. Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram
 
 
 
8. B.Pharm (BACHELOR OF PHARMACY) Degree Course
Duration:   4 years
The admission is based on entrance examination conducted by the Entrance Exams. Directorate
Ezhuthachan National Academy Pharmacy College, Neyyattinkara
Dale View College of Pharmacy & Research Centre, Poovachal
Mar Dioscorus College of Pharmacy, Sreekaryam
Govt. Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
St. Josephs’ College for Pharmacy, Cherthala
 
 
 
9. M.Pharm.  (MASTER OF PHARMACY) DEGREE COURSE
Duration:   2 years
Eligibility:   Candidate who has passed the B.Pharm. Examination of the Kerala University OR an examination equivalent thereto of any other university or institution recognised by the University of Kerala with at least Second Class and scored not less than 55% of the maximum marks of the Final Year of B.Pharm. Examination shall be eligible for admission to the M.Pharm. course.
The admission is based on entrance examination conducted by the Entrance Exams. Directorate
1
Govt. Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
 
 
 
10. BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)
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Bethany Navajeevan College of Physiotherapy, Nalanchira, TRhiruvananthapuram
 
 
 
 
11. B.Sc. Nursing Degree Course
Duration:   5 years (4 years + 1 year internship)
Eligibility: Candidates have to pass the pre-degree examn. In Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subject, with a minimum of 50% marks, of the Kerala University OR an examination equivalent thereto of any other university or institution recognised by the University of Kerala.
The admission is based on entrance examination conducted by the Entrance Exams. Directorate
1
Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
2
C.S.I. College of Nursing, Karakonam
3
Sivagiri Sree Narayana Medical Mission College of Nursing, Varkala
4
St. Joseph’s College of Nursing, Anchal
5
K.V.M. College of Nursing, Cherthala
6
Holy Cross College of Nursing, Kottiyam (Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing course is also offered)
7
Sree Narayana Trust Medical Mission, Kollam
8
Bishop Benziger College of Nursing, Kollam
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Upasana College of Nursing, Kollam
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Vijaya College of Nursing, Kottarakkara
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Josco College of Nursing Pandalam
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Archana College of Nursing, Pandalam
 
 
12. M.Sc.  NURSING DEGREE COURSE
Duration:    2 years
Eligibility:    Candidates with Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the University of Kerala OR any other degree recognized by University of Kerala or its equivalent.  They should have 2 years’ of experience in any recognised hospital OR in School/ College of Nursling OR in Community Health Programme.
The admission to the course is based on the entrance examination conducted by the Board of Entrance Examinations.
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Govt. Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
 
 
 
13. B.S.M.S (BACHELOR OF SIDDHA MEDICINE & SURGERY COURSE)
Duration:    2 years
Eligibility: As decided by the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations
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Santhigiri Siddha Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
 
 
 
14. DIPLOMA, POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA COURSES IN MEDICINE 
Duration:   2 years
Eligibility:   Candidates will be admitted for the diploma examinations in Medicine, Surgery provided they have passed the MBBS degree examination of the University or of any other university, accepted by the Academic Council as equivalent thereto.  The candidates should also have worked in a teaching hospital maintained by or affiliated to this University as a post graduate student in the speciality concerned and, has undergone the course of instruction extending over a period of 2 academic years, provided, however, that in the case of candidates who have undergone Senior House Surgency for one complete year, in the concerned speciality, in a medical college hospital or in an institution approved by the Medical Council of India for the purpose or those who have put in one year of service as tutor/teacher in the concerned speciality  in the medical college or those who have undergone training for one complete year in MNA, MS, MAMS, Diplomate of the National Board of Examination in a medical college or in an institution recognised for the purpose, by the Medical Council of India, in addition to internship or rotating House Surgency, the period of post graduate study will be one year, provided, however, that the duration of DPM course will be 24 months.
1
Govt. Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
2
T.D. Medical College Alappuzha.