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Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma) 

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Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma)
 at 
Government Medical College, Kottayam 
Overview

Duration

2 years

Course Level

UG Diploma

Mode of Course

Full Time

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Seat breakup

30

Type of University

Public/Government
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Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma)
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Government Medical College, Kottayam 
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.2/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements4
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.5
Crowd Review IconCampus Life4
Money Review IconValue for Money4.5
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Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma) - Batch of 2021
Offered by Government Medical College, Kottayam
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5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Best Medical College in Kottayam.
Placements: I completed my course in 2022. Almost 85% of the students in my class secured placements in both private and public sector hospitals. The highest salary package offered was INR 2 LPA an average of 1.5 LPA. This college has a very good alumni network that helps students. The college also focuses on every field that the students are interested in. Almost every student in my class got internships in various hospitals.
Infrastructure: The college facilities and infrastructure are very good. There is free wi-fi for all students. The classrooms are all well-equipped. Medical facilities for 24/7. A good common area is also available. There is also space for extracurricular activities. There is a hostel for both boys and girls. It consists of comfortable beds, a free breakfast, and a chain in the kitchen. Mess food is hygienic and very good.
Faculty: All the teachers are well-qualified and experienced. They were very helpful. They provide high teaching facilities and their methods make students ready for industry. Teachers as well as non-teaching staff all were very good and guide students. They cover a variety of areas of the curriculum. The practical classes helped us with the internships and placements process. The semester exams were easy. Almost everyone passed in my class with a very good score.
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Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma) - Batch of 2021
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Good option for biosciences students.
Placements: The placement in our course was not extremely significant but you avail good career option after completing this course. The package offered at our college was around 5 LPA-6 LPA generally. There was a lack of active placement cells in our college. Very few students were offered internships.
Infrastructure: The facilities and infrastructure available for our course were expected as government college conditions. We didn't have access to Wi-Fi. Library was available in the college. Limited sports facility was present. Basic medical facilities were available in the college.
Faculty: The teachers were helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. The teaching quality of our faculty members was extremely good. The course curriculum was relevant. College helped students to become industry-ready. Semester examination was moderate level and depended on students.
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Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma)
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Government Medical College, Kottayam 
 
Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   How many seats are available for various courses offered at Government Medical College, Kottayam?
A: 
Courses offerred by Government Medical College, Kottayam are approved by eminent Government bodies like PCI, NMC. The combined seats available for courses offered at Government Medical College, Kottayam goes up to 437.
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Q:   Can I get a seat at Government Medical College, Kottayam with 4000 rank?
A: 

Government Medical College admission 2024 to MD and MS courses is based on NEET PG scores. As per Government Medical College, Kottayam cutoff 2024, the last-round rank closed between 784 and 67161 for the General AI category candidates. Analysing the cutoffs, we can say that, yes it is possible to get into the institute at 4000 rank. Tabulated below are the closing ranks for the specialisations available under 4k rank:

Course2024
MD in Preventive and Social Medicine23071
MD in Anaesthesiology5405
MD in Microbiology45622
MD in Pathology15446
MD in Physiology67161
MD in Psychiatry10471
MS in Ophthalmology11044
MS in ENT (Otorhinolaryngology)14032
MS in Orthopaedics6987
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Q:   Which Medical courses in India have the highest salary potential?
A: 

Listed below are the the top Medical courses with lucrative salary prospects.

Course

Average Salary

Career Path

MBBS

INR 10-30 LPA

Doctor, Surgeon, Specialist

BDS

INR 6-20 LPA

Dentist, Oral Surgeon

BPharm/MPharm

INR 5-15 LPA

Pharmacist, Drug Researcher

MPT

INR 6-12 LPA

Physiotherapist, Sports Rehab Expert

MSc Clinical Research

INR 8-20 LPA

Clinical Researcher, Medical Scientist

MD/MS 

INR 15-50 LPA

Specialist Doctor, Surgeon

Q:   What kind of specializations are available in courses offered at Government Medical College, Kottayam?
A: 
Government Medical College, Kottayam offers Degree and Diploma courses including 4 UG and 28 PG courses. Additionally, it also has Advanced Masters courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. Government Medical College, Kottayam has specializations such as B.Sc. specializations in Cardiovascular Technology, DM specializations in Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Neurology, M.Ch. specializations in Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Plastic Surgery, Urology, PG Diploma specializations in Anaesthesia, Pediatrics, ENT, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, MD specializations in Community Medicine, Anesthesiology, Biochemistry, Dermatology, General Medicine, Microbiology, Pediatrics, Pathology, Physiology, Psychiatry, Radiotherapy, Anatomy, MS specializations in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmology, ENT, General Surgery, Orthopaedics.
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Q:   What is the cutoff for admission to Government Medical College, Kottayam?
A: 

As of 2024, the cutoff for MD and MS admission at Government Medical College, Kottayam is determined by the candidates' NEET PG scores, which is based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination and the entrance exam. Considering the Government Medical College, Kottayam cutoff 2024, the Round 3 stood between 2775 and 45622 for the General AI category candidates. Among all the courses for which the cutoff has been released, the most competitive course was MS in General Surgery. 

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    KERALA 12TH
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    CBSE 12TH
    Oct 15 - Nov 20, 2025
    Release of ISC time table 2026Tentative
    Nov 3 - 26, 2025
    CBSE 12th-Release of CBSE Class 12 exam Date Sheet 2026Tentative
    Jan 1 - Feb 14, 2026
    Conduct of CBSE 12th Practical exams 2026Tentative

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    Students also asked

    Q:   What is the NEET PG Counseling schedule 2023?
    A: 

    The MCC has released NEET PG Counselling 2023 schedule on the official website at mcc.nic.in. MCC conducts counselling for 50% All India Quota seats while respective state authorities conduct counselling for rest 50% seats. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will commence the registration process for NEET PG Round 1 Seat Allotment from Jul 27, onwards. The last date to register/ pay the fee for NEET UG Round 1 Counselling is Aug 1. Tabulated below are the important dates for NEET PG Round 1 Seat Allotment: 

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    27 Jul '23 - 

    1 Aug '23

    Registration for NEET PG 2023 round-1

    28 Jul '23 - 

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    Choice filling for NEET PG 2023 round-1

    5 Aug '23

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    13 Aug '23

    NEET PG 2023 round-1 reporting

    ImportantCheck your admission chances here with NEET PG 2023 College Predictor 

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    Q:   How is the infrastructure at Government Medical College, Kottayam? What are the facilities available for students?
    A: 
    Government Medical College, Kottayam has been rated 5 on Infrastructure parameter. Government Medical College, Kottayam has also been rated 4 for Campuslife.
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    Q:   What is the NEET PG cutoff at Government Medical College, Kottayam for Home State students having UR category?
    A: 

    Government Medical College, Kottayam has offered MD and MS courses for the NEET PG aspirants. As per the released Government Medical College, Kottayam cutoff 2024, the cutoff is released only for the All India category candidates including General, OBC, SC, ST, PWD, and EWS. But, for the Home State catetgory, it is not released for MD and MS courses at Government Medical College, Kottayam.

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    Q:   Does Government Medical College, Kottayam has good and experienced faculty?
    A: 
    Government Medical College, Kottayam has been rated 5 for faculty as per reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.
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    Q:   How much rank should I score to get admission to MS at Government Medical College, Kottayam?
    A: 

    Government Medical College, Kottayam cutoff 2024 is out for admission to the MS courses. As per the NEET PG Round 2 cutoff, the closing ranks varied between 2196 and 7742,  of which MS in Orthopaedics was the most competitive MS specialisation to get admission at Government Medical College, Kottayam for General category students in the AI quota. So, considering the latest round, students must aim to secure a rank up to 7742 to get Government Medical College, Kottayam for MS admission.

    Refer to the table below to view the Round 2 MS cutoff 2024 for the General AI quota based on NEET PG:

    SpecialisationsNEET PG Round 2 (Closing Ranks)
    MS in Orthopaedics2196
    MS in General Surgery3199
    MS in Obstetrtics and Gynaecology3222
    MS in Ophthalmology6525
    MS in ENT (Otorhinolaryngology)7742
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    Government Medical College,
    Gandhi Nagar

    Kottayam ( Kerala)

    Phone
    04812592404

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    04812597284

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