

Mount Zion Medical College Hospital, a private institution located in Adoor, Pathanamthitta. Established in 2012, the college is affiliated with the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) and is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC), which is a crucial checkmark for any medical aspirant. The flagship program here is, of course, the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), with an annual intake of 150 students. Admission is purely based on your NEET-UG score, with seat allotment handled through the centralised counselling process conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala. For students planning for the 2025 academic session, the annual tuition fee for management quota seats is expected to be in the range of ₹7 to ₹8 lakhs, though this is subject to final revision by the state's fee regulatory committee. It’s important to note that the college does not currently hold a position in the NIRF national rankings. When it comes to career prospects after the course, the path for medical students is quite structured. After completing their 4.5-year academic term, graduates who will pass out around 2026 are required to undergo a one-year compulsory rotating residential internship (CRRI). This internship is completed at the college's own hospital, giving you essential hands-on clinical experience. During this period, interns are paid a monthly stipend as per the prevailing state norms, providing a smooth transition from student life to a professional medical career.