TEDxKMCT Season 02: ‘Beyond the Blueprint’ Concludes at KMCT
TEDxKMCT Season 02, themed ‘Beyond the Blueprint’, was held on 31st October 2026 at KMCT Group of Institutions, Calicut,
KMCT Group of Institutions has announced the winners of the Research Excellence Awards 2026, presented as part of KMCT Confluence 2026, the Group’s annual research conference. The awards recognise outstanding work in translational medical technology research, faculty scholarly publishing and postgraduate research. The winners will receive their awards at the conference on 15 November 2026 at KMCT Medical College, Kozhikode.
Best National Level Translational MedTech Research Award – Rs. 1,00,000
Dr. Deepthy Menon, Professor, Amrita School of Nanosciences & Molecular Medicine, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi, wins the national-level award for the research paper “Design, Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of Gemcitabine-Eluting Nanoyarn-Integrated Heparinized Self-Expanding Metallic Stents for Long-Term Management of Malignant Biliary Obstruction.”
The co-authors are Rosebin Babu, Binulal Nelson Sathy, Kavitha Gopal, Arumugam Thennavan, A. K. K. Unni, Shantikumar V. Nair, Harshavardhan Rao and Priya Nair. The paper was published in Acta Biomaterialia (Volume 194, 2025, pp. 169–184).
Best Faculty Publication Award (KMCT Group of Institutions) – Rs. 30,000
Dr. Anjitha Theres Benny, Research Scientist, Department of Postgraduate Studies and Research, KMCT Medical College, wins for her paper “Design, Synthesis, and Molecular Evaluation of 1,2,3-Triazole-Linked Flavonols and 1,3-Diynes-Linked Bi-Flavonols as Sortase A Inhibitors for Enterococcus faecalis.”
Her co-authors are Divyapriya Karthikeyan, Harshil Bhatt, Sanjit Kumar and Ethiraj Kannatt Radhakrishnan. The paper was published in the Journal of Molecular Structure (Volume 1371, 2026, Article 146440).
Best Postgraduate Thesis Award (KMCT Group of Institutions) – Rs. 20,000
Dr. Parvathy Narayanan, MDS (2022–2025), Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, KMCT Dental College, wins for her thesis “Recovery of Nickel and Titanium from Disposed NiTi Rotary Endodontic Files.” The thesis was guided by Dr. Ravi S. V., Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, KMCT Dental College.
Celebrating research at KMCT Confluence 2026
The awards highlight the research contributions of the recipients and the work they have undertaken in their respective fields. All three winners will be felicitated at KMCT Confluence 2026 on 15 November 2026 at KMCT Medical College.
TEDxKMCT Season 02, themed ‘Beyond the Blueprint’, was held on 31st October 2026 at KMCT Group of Institutions, Calicut,
The logo and theme of TEDxKMCT Season 02, scheduled to be held on 31 October 2026, were officially unveiled by Malayalam cine artist Ms. Vincy Aloshious at a ceremony held at the KMCT Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research campus.
Kaleido KMCT 2026, the pan-KMCT cultural fest that brings together students from all seven KMCT campuses, officially began at the KMCT Kuttippuram campus. The festival was inaugurated by actor and KMCT Brand Ambassador Asif Ali.
The newly established office spaces of the KMCT Innovation & Incubation Council (KIIC) and the KMCT Centre for International Affairs (KCIA) were inaugurated by Dr. Navas KM, Chairman, KMCT Group of Institutions.
KMCT Converge – Future Tech Summit 2026 was successfully held at the KMCT Kuttippuram campus, bringing together nearly 50 thought leaders from industry, academia, research, entrepreneurship and other sectors.
KMCT Medical College Hospital has added another milestone to its journey of quality healthcare by securing the NABH Nursing Excellence Certification
KMCT College of Pharmacy has secured A Grade in the QCI Assessment for Ranking and Accreditation of Colleges Running Diploma in Pharmacy.
KMCT Medical College has become the first medical institution in Kerala to receive the prestigious QS I-Gauge Diamond Rating. The achievement highlights the institution’s focus on quality medical education, research, and student development.
KMCT National College of Pharmacy has secured A Grade in the QCI Assessment for Ranking and Accreditation of Colleges Running Diploma in Pharmacy.
KMCT College of Engineering for Emerging Technologies and Management, Vadakara, one of the leading emerging technology campuses in Vadakara and the surrounding regions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IBM Q2D
KMCT Institute of Emerging Technology and Management, one of North Kerala’s leading emerging technology campuses, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IBM Q2D, a leading software company, to provide students with specialised training in high demand technology domains.
KMCT Dental College and National College of Pharmacy have achieved the prestigious QS I-GAUGE Diamond Rating, becoming the first institutions in Kerala to receive this honour. This major achievement highlights their commitment to academic excellence, innovation and global quality standards in higher education.
We are proud to share that KMCT School of Design, Kozhikode, has been featured in The Hindu, one of India’s most respected and widely read national newspapers. This recognition marks a significant milestone in our journey of redefining design education in Kerala.
KMCT Group of Institutions has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) under the SWAYAM Plus initiative of the Government of India
The Happiness and Wellness Department of KMCT Group of Institutions organized a staff development, training and mentoring programme titled “IGNITE” for the non-teaching staff members of the institutions under KMCT.
KMCT Group of Institutions successfully conducted International Conference on One Health: Threats, Trends, and Solutions on 10th December 2025.
KMCT Ayurveda Medical College has achieved a proud milestone by receiving ‘A’ grade accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). With this achievement, KMCT Ayurveda Medical College becomes the first and only Ayurveda medical college in Kerala to receive this honour.
KMCT Group of Institutions has established its seventh campus in Kasaragod. The campus was officially inaugurated by the Minister of Public Works Department and Tourism, Adv. P.A. Mohammed Riyas.
To voice out our thoughts and ideas, KMCT Group of Institutions has released its first official magazine “Kaleidoverse” with the tagline People. Potential. Possibilities. The magazine was officially released during KMCT Converge 2025.
The world of work is changing faster than ever, and in response to this transformation, KMCT Group of Institutions, in association with TiE Kerala, brought together the brightest minds from industry and academia for KMCT Converge 2025, an industry-academia conclave held at the Mini Auditorium of KMCT Dental College, Calicut.
KMCT Group of Institutions hosted its first-ever TEDx event, TEDxKMCT Season 01, at its Kozhikode campus on 25th October 2025. With the theme “Quiet Steps, Bold Journeys”.
KMCT College of Allied Health Sciences has achieved another proud milestone by becoming the first Allied Health Sciences college in Kerala to receive NAAC accreditation
The expedition of the TEDxKMCT Truck officially began with a flag-off ceremony by Mr. Snehil Kumar Singh IAS, District Collector and District Magistrate of Kozhikode, held at Kozhikode Beach.
As KMCT Medical College gives prime importance to improving and sustaining the quality standards it offers in various aspects of the institution, such as teaching, learning, research, and student development, it has successfully secured A+ grade in KUHS QAS accreditation.
The much-anticipated pan-KMCT cultural extravaganza, Kaleido KMCT-Pan KMCT Cultural Fest 2025, concluded with grandeur after three unforgettable days of celebrations held from September 23 to 25 at KMCT’s Calicut campus.
KMCT Group of Institutions has begun an exciting journey, and as part of it, the official TEDxKMCT logo was unveiled in a celebratory gathering.
KMCT Group of Institutions has signed an MoU with Iksew Learning to foster excellence in education and open new doors of opportunity for our students.
KMCT Group of Institutions has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aesthetix EduTech as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen industry partnerships and enhance placement opportunities for students, particularly in the engineering and technology streams.
The KMCT Centre for Sports Dentistry, the first of its kind in Kerala and the third in South India dedicated exclusively to Sports Dentistry, has been officially inaugurated at KMCT Dental College.
KMCT Group of Institutions Unveils its Official Research Policy and Research Newsletter
KMCT Group of Institutions revealed the official logo of its upcoming Kaleido-Pan KMCT Cultural Fest 2025, a grand cultural celebration, unveiled by actor, film producer, and the official brand ambassador of KMCT Group of Institutions, Mr. Asif Ali.
Celebrated Indian film actor and producer Mr. Asif Ali is the official Brand Ambassador of KMCT Group of Institutions, the largest educational and healthcare group of institutions in Kerala.
KMCT Ayurveda Medical College has been awarded ‘A’ Grade in NAAC accreditation, making it the first Ayurveda Medical College in Kerala to achieve this milestone.
Marking a significant step towards integrating advanced technology into dental care and education, KMCT Centre for Digital Dentistry was inaugurated at KMCT Dental College. The centre was officially inaugurated by Padma Shri Dr. Mahesh Verma, Vice-Chancellor of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University.
KMCT Group of Institutions proudly inaugurated its newest endeavour, KMCT School of Design, the first institution of its kind in the Malabar region
KMCT College of Nursing has earned the prestigious NAAC accreditation with an ‘A’ grade, making it the first nursing college in India to achieve the highest CGPA score.
The foundation stone laying ceremony of KMCT Seminar Complex was inaugurated by Adv. Haris Beeran, MP, who unveiled the engraving at the event held on October 28th at KMCT Medical College Auditorium.
The NABH accreditation certificate of KMCT Ayurveda Medical College was officially handed over by Dr. M.K. Muneer, Honourable MLA and former minister, to Dr. Subhasree, Principal of KMCT Ayurveda Medical College, at the ceremony held on October 29, 2024, at KMCT Medical College auditorium.
The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) at KMCT Medical College Hospital is now fully operational, following its official inauguration by Shri Shafi Parambil MP
In recognition of its outstanding nursing education since its inception in 2008, KMCT College of Nursing has been awarded ‘A’ grade in the prestigious NAAC accreditation, achieving the highest CGPA score among nursing colleges in India.
KMCT Medical College proudly hosted the graduation ceremony for the 2018 MBBS batch, marking a significant milestone for 115 new doctors. The grand event took place in the college auditorium, adorned with vibrant colors and a palpable sense of pride.
KMCT Medical College, with its journey of imparting medical education since 2008, has successfully built a network of medical graduates now scattered worldwide
The KMCT National College of Pharmacy achieves the highest CGPA among pharmacy colleges in Kerala in NAAC accreditation.
KMCT College of Allied Health Sciences has achieved the prestigious NAAC B++ Accreditation, making history as the first Allied Health Science college in Kerala to seek and attain this honor.
Yet another achievement for the KMCT group as KMCT Ayurveda Medical College Hospital proudly receives NABH accreditation, a hallmark of quality and safety in healthcare services.
Kerala Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Post Graduate Academic Summit 2024 took place at KMCT Dental College in collaboration with the Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India (AOMSI) on June 14th. The event brought together esteemed dignitaries, experienced professionals, and enthusiastic postgraduate students.
Dr. E.V. Gopi Honored With Sushrutha Award For His Exemplary Surgical Teaching By ASI Kerala Chapter
