Kottayam Medical College Arpookkara
Government Medical College Kottayam
One of Central Kerala's premier institutions for medical education, research and advanced healthcare.
About the Institution
Government Medical College Kottayam, established in 1962, is the third Government Medical College in Kerala. Spread across a beautiful 265-acre campus at Gandhinagar, it is one of the largest tertiary care hospitals in the state. The institution provides advanced healthcare, medical education, research facilities, and specialized treatment to lakhs of patients every year.
Key Highlights
Established in 1962
Inaugurated by former Chief Minister R. Sankar, it became Kerala's third Government Medical College.
Advanced Healthcare
A 2000+ bed tertiary care hospital serving patients from Kottayam, Idukki, Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta and Ernakulam districts.
Medical Education
Affiliated to the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), the institution offers undergraduate, postgraduate, super-specialty, and research programmes.
Location & Accessibility
- Campus: Gandhinagar – Arpookkara, Kottayam
- Area: 265 Acres
- Address: Government Medical College, Gandhinagar P.O., Kottayam – 686008
- Distance from Kottayam Town: Approximately 8 km
- Road Access: 2 km from Sankranthi Junction on MC Road
- Nearest Railway Station: Kottayam Railway Station (8 km)
- Nearby Stations: Kumaranalloor & Ettumanoor
Special Role: Major referral hospital for Sabarimala pilgrims.