- Co-operative Medical College, Kochi
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Co-operative Medical College, Kochi is one of the medical colleges in Kerala state situated at Kalamassery near Kochi. It is a government owned institution established by the Co-operative Academy of Professional Education under the Department of Co-operation, Govt. of Kerala. It was established in the year 2000. The college has an intake capacity of 100 students for MBBS course per year.
A view of Cooperative Medical College, Kochi
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History
The college was established in 2000 under Cooperative Academy of Professional Education (CAPE) which was established by the Department of Cooperation, Government of Kerala with an intake of 100 students per year. The college initially functioned at General Hospital, Ernakulam, and Indira Gandhi Cooperative Hospital, Kochi and classes were conducted at Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium complex, Kochi. Land was acquired at HMT Estate at Kalamassery and the foundation stone for the campus was laid by Shri.E.K.Nayanar,the then Chief Minister of Kerala State. The college was shifted to the present campus at Kalamassery in 2004 and was inaugurated by Shri.A.K Antony,the Chief Minister of Kerala. Dr.P.G.R Pillai was the founder Principal of the college.
The College
The college spreads around 60 acres of greenery near kalamassery in the outskirts of cochin city. The complex includes 500 bedded Medical College hospital,Pharmacy college,Nursing college and School of Nursing.Well furnished Hostels for students,Resident Quarters and staff quarters is available with in the campus.
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Categories:- Universities and colleges in Kochi, India
- Medical colleges in Kerala
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