Malabar Cancer Centre (Post Graduate Institute of Oncology Sciences & Research)

Malabar Cancer Centre (Post Graduate Institute of Oncology Sciences & Research), established in 1991, is a premier oncology institution located in Thalassery, Kannur district, Kerala. This Public institution operates under the Government of Kerala and has emerged as a leading cancer care and research centre in Southern India. The institution is recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI) and affiliated with the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS). Malabar Cancer Centre has earned prestigious accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) and is recognized by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India. The centre offers specialized postgraduate programmes in oncology, including DM Medical Oncology, DM Radiation Oncology, DM Surgical Oncology, and MCh Surgical Oncology, along with PhD and Research programmes in various oncology disciplines. Additionally, the institution provides Certificate and Diploma courses in oncology nursing, palliative care, and radiation technology. Admissions to postgraduate programmes are conducted through NEET-SS and institutional entrance examinations, whilst PhD admissions are based on entrance tests and interviews conducted by Kerala University of Health Sciences. The institution combines clinical excellence with academic rigour, making it a distinguished centre for oncology education, patient care, and cancer research in India.