Al-Azhar Medical College and Super Speciality Hospital

College Overview

Al-Azhar Medical College and Super Speciality Hospital is a premier private medical institution located in Thodupuzha, Idukki district, Kerala. Established with the goal of delivering high-quality medical education and healthcare, the college is affiliated with the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The campus hosts a state-of-the-art teaching hospital, offering students real-time clinical exposure alongside academic excellence.

Courses Offered and Admission

Al-Azhar Medical College primarily offers the undergraduate medical program MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery). The college admits students based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG), conducted annually across India.

Courses
MBBS – 5.5 years (including 1-year internship)

Admission process

Candidates must appear for NEET-UG and qualify with the required percentile. Counseling for admission is conducted by the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, as per government and management quotas.

Eligibility Criteria Admissions

For MBBS
Students must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects. A minimum of 50% aggregate marks in PCB (40% for reserved categories) is required.
They must qualify NEET-UG and meet the cut-off for their category.
The minimum age for admission is 17 years at the time of admission or by December 31 of the admission year.

Placements

As a medical institution, Al-Azhar focuses on clinical placements through its own Super Speciality Hospital. Students complete a compulsory internship across departments such as General Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, and Obstetrics & Gynecology. This real-time hospital training ensures practical competence and makes graduates eligible for licensure and further postgraduate studies or jobs in government/private sectors in India and abroad.

Ranking

Al-Azhar Medical College is steadily growing its reputation in Kerala’s private medical education sector. While not featured in national NIRF rankings yet, the college is recognized for its infrastructure, academic rigour, and clinical exposure in rural and semi-urban healthcare settings. It holds approvals from the NMC and Kerala University of Health Sciences, adding credibility to its academic standards.