Government Medical College Idukki (GMCI) is a prominent government medical institution located in Cheruthoni, Idukki, Kerala, India. Established in 2014, this college aims to provide quality medical education and healthcare services, especially to the tribal areas and socially backward and remote hilly terrains of Kerala.

Affiliation and Approvals

Affiliation: The college is affiliated with the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur.

Approval: The MBBS program at GMCI has been approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC) since 2022.

Infrastructure and Facilities

The campus of Government Medical College Idukki spans over 90 acres and includes a new hospital complex, academic blocks, and residential facilities. The existing district hospital has been renovated to serve as the maternal and child health block.

Academic Programs

MBBS Program

Initial Batches: The first MBBS batches were admitted in 2014 and 2015, with a 100% pass rate in the first year.

Recent Developments: After a temporary halt in admissions due to infrastructure issues, the college received approval in 2022 to admit 100 students annually for the MBBS program 3. Classes for the first-year MBBS students commenced on November 15, 2022.

Committees and Rules

GMCI has various committees to ensure the smooth functioning and compliance with regulations, including:

Anti-Ragging Committee

Pharmaco Vigilance Committee

Gender Harassment Committee

Research and Events

The college actively participates in research and hosts various conferences, workshops, and public lectures.