Strong demand for speciality seats at Kozhikode medical college
Government Medical College, Kozhikode closed admissions in the first round of Kerala NEET PG 2025 counselling for several sought‑after courses, highlighting strong competition among local and out‑of‑state aspirants for postgraduate medical seats in the city. According to the round‑1 cut‑off data, the MD Dermatology seat in the general category closed at All India Rank (AIR) 20, underscoring the specialty's high desirability.
The college’s MD Radiodiagnosis programme closed at AIR 60 for general‑category candidates, while MD General Medicine saw allotment up to AIR 183. These figures were included in the state‑level round‑1 cut‑off list released during Kerala NEET PG counselling last year.
"The Government Medical College, Kozhikode closed its round 1 admission at AIR 20 for UR category candidates," the counselling summary reported.
What the closing ranks indicate
Closing ranks represent the last All India Rank at which seats were allotted in a specific round and category. Low closing ranks such as those for dermatology and radiodiagnosis at Kozhikode indicate intense competition and high preference among candidates. Higher closing ranks in other colleges and courses show the variation in demand across institutions and specialities.
- High preference specialties: Dermatology and Radiodiagnosis drew the strongest demand at Kozhikode.
- Relative position: Kozhikode’s closing ranks for certain courses were markedly lower (more competitive) than many other government colleges in the state.
- Implication for aspirants: Candidates aiming for these specialties need top‑ranked NEET PG scores to secure seats in Kozhikode.
Round‑1 closing ranks — selected government colleges (general category)
| College | Course | Closing AIR (Round 1) |
|---|---|---|
| Government Medical College, Kozhikode | MD Dermatology | 20 |
| Government Medical College, Kozhikode | MD Radiodiagnosis | 60 |
| Government Medical College, Kozhikode | MD General Medicine | 183 |
| Government Medical College, Kottayam | MD Dermatology | 83 |
| Government Medical College, Kottayam | MD Radiodiagnosis | 60 |
| Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram | MD Radiodiagnosis | 156 |
Context and next steps for candidates
The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) is expected to publish the Kerala NEET PG 2026 cut‑offs after the state’s round‑1 seat allotment results are declared this year. Aspirants who were unable to secure seats in round‑1 often rely on subsequent rounds, stray vacancies or institutional counselling to obtain a place.
In Kerala, popular specialities such as dermatology and radiodiagnosis typically attract top scorers. The closing ranks at Kozhikode reflect both the college’s reputation and the limited number of seats in high‑preference programmes. Candidates and their families closely monitor round‑by‑round changes in closing ranks to adjust preferences and plan for subsequent counselling phases.
For local graduates of the Government Medical College, Kozhikode and neighbouring institutions, these results will shape career planning — from preparing for super‑speciality entrance exams to considering service bonds or hospital placements. The state’s counselling authorities will publish detailed allotment lists and rules for further rounds, which aspirants should consult for eligibility and fee‑related queries.
Further updates on Kerala NEET PG counselling, including round‑wise seat matrices and closing ranks for private colleges, will be available when the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations releases the official 2026 information.
