SUT Academy of Medical Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram

Establishment & Affiliation

• Founded in 2006, SUTAMS operates under the Moogambigai Charitable and Educational Trust, part of the Rajarajeswari Group of Institutions.

• It is approved by the National Medical Commission (formerly MCI) and affiliated with Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS).

 

Campus, Location & Hospital

• The college is situated on a serene 30-acre landscaped campus at Vencod Junction, Vattappara–Nedumangad Road in Thiruvananthapuram.
   

• It is attached to the 470-bed SUT Specialty Hospital, known for pioneering procedures in Kerala such as the first beating-heart coronary artery bypass and mitral valvuloplasty.
   

Academic Program: MBBS

• Offers 150 MBBS seats annually with a course duration of 5.5 years, including a 1-year internship.
   

• Seat allocation typically includes ~35% Government quota, ~50% Christian minority quota, and ~15% NRI quota (as per previous years' distribution).

 

Infrastructure & Pedagogy

• Academic facilities include well-equipped lecture halls, laboratories, simulation and skill labs, a library, hostels, and other student amenities.
   

• The college emphasizes integrated and competency-based teaching, early clinical exposure, ethics, and holistic patient care.
   

Mission & Core Values

• The institution’s vision and mission focus on delivering sustainable, high-quality medical education, enhancing research infrastructure, community engagement, compassionate care, and fostering professional integrity.
   

 

Feature	Details
Established	2006
Trust	Moogambigai Charitable & Educational Trust
Affiliation	NMC-approved; KUHS affiliation
Campus Area	~30 acres
MBBS Seats	150
Course Duration	5.5 years (incl. internship)
Hospital Capacity	470 beds; multi-specialty
Notable Achievements	First Kerala beating-heart CABG, mitral valvuloplasty
Pedagogy	CBME, early exposure, simulation labs