Government Medical College, Pariyaram, Kannur, established in 1995, is the premier government medical institution for northern Kerala. Affiliated with KUHS and recognized by the NMC, it offers MBBS (100 seats), MD/MS programs (38 PG seats), and 1 super-specialty seat. The attached Co-operative Hospital serves Kannur and Kasaragod districts. Admission via NEET UG/PG through CEE Kerala and MCC counselling.