The college provides a student-centered learning environment with a faculty-to-student ratio of 1:10, supported by 34 professors across 14 departments and approximately 50 postgraduate doctors. The curriculum follows the NCISM guidelines, featuring a structured progression of 5 subjects in the first year, 6 in the second, and 8 in the third, with four exams annually and a final exam after 18 months. The pass rate is 60%, and teaching quality is inconsistent, particularly in the Shalakya Tantra and Kaya Chikitsa departments. The 12-month internship program offers practical exposure, including a stipend of INR 23,000 for a year-long internship at the college hospital or an alternative hospital in Kerala. Internship rotations cover several departments, with specific durations, and include allowances for casual leave. Students from SC, ST, and OEC backgrounds receive the E-Grantz scholarship, which covers fees and offers a monthly stipend, while general category students incur total fees of approximately INR 15,00,000 for the entire course. Hostel fees are affordable, ranging from INR 250-300 per month, with food charges between INR 4,000-5,000 monthly. There are no campus placements, and attendance of 80% is required to sit for exams, with a condonation option available at INR 555 per paper. Scholarships are available for specific student categories, including MCM, Postmetric e-grants, and support for Lakshadweep students.
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