KUHS: Courses, Fees, Admission, Placements, Cutoff, Ranking

Kerala University of Health Sciences is a public/government university established in 2010 in Thrissur. The university is recognized by the UGC and MCI. Not only that but all the medical colleges and institutions imparting medical studies are affiliated with KUHS.

Over 296 colleges are affiliated with KUHS including both private and government institutions. It offers more than 130 courses in Medical, Dental, Ayurveda, Pharmacy, and Allied Health Sciences. Moreover, KUHS offers various medical and health science courses such as MBBS, BDS, B.Pharma, MD, and more at UG, PG, and PhD levels.

KUHS takes admissions based on both merits and entrance exams like NEET UG, NEET PG, and KEAM. GMC Ernakulam, GMC Kannur, and Travancore Medical College are some of the popular affiliated colleges of KUHS. the university is spread over 65 acres of campus area consisting of computer labs, dedicated experimental laboratories, a state-of-the-art auditorium, a health center, and much more.

KUHS has an excellent placement record, as the placement rate in recent years has been over 70% with average salary packages ranging between INR 40,000/mo to INR 50,000/mo. Top recruiters partnering with the university are Life Pharma, Reliance, Nirmala Hospital, and Starware.

Highlights

KUHS offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programs in medical, health, and allied fields. These courses are designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the respective disciplines, combining theoretical knowledge with practical training. KUHS collaborates with top hospitals and healthcare institutions for clinical training.

KUHS offers several scholarships to help students pursue their education in health sciences without financial burden. Scholarships are available for meritorious students as well as those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The university also has provisions for reserved category students, including SC/ST and OBC categories.