Christian Medical College popularly known as CMC based in Vellore, TamilNadu established in the year of 1918 as a Premier Medical College.Also it is managed by Christian Community. It is also identified as the one of best medical colleges in India.It is also certified by NABH and Recognized by NMC.The university offers programs like UG, PG, PG Diploma, Super Speciality and PhD programs.
For this program it offers different courses which include MBBS, BSc, BSc Nursing, BPO, BPT, MD, MS, MSc, DM, MCh level etc in various levels and in various departments. Every year, it offers around 500+ seats for eligible students.The college provides Facilities like Auditorium & Classrooms, Hostels, canteens, Practical labs for every department , Gym, sports complex , library full of available books and many others.
Highlights
- it was established in 1918
- It offers UG, PG, PG Diploma, Super Speciality and PhD program
- It offers MBBS, BSc, BSc Nursing, BPO, BPT, MD, MS, MSc, DM, MCh courses etc.
- It accepts 500+ seats every year
- It provides facilities like Auditorium & Classrooms, Hostels, canteens, Practical labs for every department , Gym, sports complex , library full of available books and many others.
CMC Vellore Ranking
Below are the rankings and achievements of CMC Vellore:
| S.NO |
Year |
Title |
Category |
Rank |
| 1 |
2024 |
INDIA TODAY Ranking |
Medical |
3 |
| 2 |
2024 |
THE WEEK Ranking |
Medical |
2 |
| 3 |
2024 |
NIRF Ranking |
Medical |
3 |
| 4 |
2023 |
NIRF Ranking |
Medical |
3 |
| 5 |
2022 |
NIRF Ranking |
Medical |
3 |
CMC Vellore Courses Offered
CMC Vellore is known for its impressive academic records and course offerings throughout the years.The College offers various programs like UG, PG, PG diploma, Super Speciality and PhD programs.It offers different courses for various programs in various levels such as MBBS, BSc, BSc Nursing, BPO, BPT, MD, MS, MSc, DM, MCh etc.the fee structure for these courses will be in the range of around 23,855 to 2.17 lakhs Indian rupees(INR) per year. Follow the below table for the detailed structure of fees for UG Program:
| S. No |
Course |
Fees |
Eligibility |
Duration |
| 1 |
MBBS |
Around 52,820 INR |
10+2 |
5 years |
| 2 |
BSc Nursing |
Around 78,000 INR |
10+2 |
3 years |
| 3 |
BSc(Radiology and Imaging Technology, Cardiac Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Operation Theatre) |
Around 23,855 INR |
10+2 |
3 years |
| 4 |
BPO |
Around 23,855 INR |
10+2 |
2 years |
| 5 |
B.Optom |
Around 23,855 INR |
10+2 |
3 years |
| 6 |
BASLP |
Around 23,855 INR |
10+2 |
3 years |
| 7 |
BPT |
Around 23,855 INR |
10+2 |
3 years |
| 8 |
BOT |
Around 23,855 INR |
10+2 |
3 years |
Follow the below table for the detailed structure of fees for PG Program:
| S. No |
Course |
Fees |
Eligibility |
Duration |
| 1 |
MD(General Medicine, Community Medicine, Anaesthesia, DVL, Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine, Microbiology, Pathology) |
Around 1.86 lakhs INR |
Bachelor’s degree/MBBS |
3 years |
| 2 |
MSc(Medical Physics, Clinical Nutrition, Nuclear Medicine Technology) |
Around 24,000 INR |
Bachelor’s degree |
2 years |
| 3 |
MS(General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, ENT, Otorhinolaryngology, MSc Nursing) |
Around 1.86 lakhs INR |
Bachelor’s degree/ MBBS |
3 years |
| 4 |
MPT |
Around 24,455 INR |
Bachelor’s degree |
2 years |
| 5 |
MPH |
Around 90,000 INR |
Bachelor’s degree |
2 years |
| 6 |
MSc Nursing |
Around 85,000 INR |
Bachelor’s degree |
2 years |
| 7 |
MHA |
Around 75,000 INR |
Bachelor’s degree |
2 years |
| 8 |
P.B.BSc |
Around 69,851 INR |
Bachelor’s degree |
2 years |
Follow the below table for the detailed structure of fees for Super Speciality Program:
| S. No |
Course |
Fees |
Eligibility |
Duration |
| 1 |
DM(Virology, Cardiology, Interventional Radiology, Critical Care Medicine, Endocrinology, Medical Oncology, Clinical Hematology) |
Around 2.11 lakhs INR |
Bachelor’s degree |
3 years |
| 2 |
MCh(Reproductive Medicine, Neuro Surgery, Gynae-Oncology, Urology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery) |
Around 2.17 lakhs INR |
Bachelor’s degree |
3 years |
Follow the below table for the detailed structure of fees for PhD and PG Diploma Program:
| S. No |
Course |
Fees |
Eligibility |
Duration |
| 1 |
PHD |
Around 50,000 INR |
Master’s degree |
3-4 years |
| 2 |
PG Diploma |
Around 7,000 to 1.66 lakhs INR |
Bachelor’s degree |
1 year |
CMC Vellore Admissions
The College provides admissions for various courses in the various levels of programs for various fields of Medicine.The University is known for providing top notch quality education in every aspect. It offers various courses for Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PG Diploma, Super Speciality and PhD Program.The University offers BPO, BPT, BOT, MBBS, BSc Nursing, BSc in Radiology and Imaging Technology, Cardiac Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Operation Theatre etc, B.Optom, BASLP etc courses for Undergraduate program.it offers MSc Nursing, MPT, MPH, MHA, P.B.BSc, MD in General Medicine, Community Medicine, Anaesthesia, DVL, Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine, Microbiology, Pathology, MS in General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, ENT, Otorhinolaryngology, MSc Nursing, MSc in Medical Physics, Clinical Nutrition, Nuclear Medicine Technology etc courses for Postgraduate program.it also offers several courses for PhD and PG Diploma Program.it offers various courses like DM in Virology, Cardiology, Interventional Radiology, Critical Care Medicine, Endocrinology, Medical Oncology, Clinical Hematology, MCh in Reproductive Medicine, Neuro Surgery, Gynae-Oncology, Urology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery etc for Super Speciality program.Its common eligibility includes a minimum of 45%-40% aggregate in a 10+2 equivalent higher qualifying exam recognised by related boards with relevant subjects and a valid NEET UG/ CBT score, merit in graduation and a valid NEET PG/CBT score, Merit in relevant degree and a valid CBT score.
Application process
Follow the step-by-step admission procedure:
- Visit the Official website at https://www.cmch-vellore.edu/ , go to the ‘Are You’ section and select the student tab.
- Click the Apply for Course, Enter the personal details like name, address and marks obtained etc followed by selection of course/program.
- After Filling the application form, submit the required documents like Scanned Passphoto, Signature, marksheets etc.
- Application fee for general category is around 1000/- INR, 500/- INR for reservation category.
- Print the application and keep it for future use.
Documents Required
- Hard copy of Admission letter
- Hard Copy 10th/10+2 Marksheet.
- Hard Copy of Income Certificate.
- Hard Copy of Graduation Mark Sheet
- Hard Copy of Valid Entrance Test Score
- Passport-Size Photographs(4 Copies)
- Hard Copy of ID Proof (Aadhaar or Pan Card)
CMC Vellore Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility Criteria will differ for various programs. Under the UG program, for courses like BPO, BPT, BOT, MBBS, BSc Nursing, BSc, B.Optom, BASLP, it requires candidates with a minimum of 45%-40% aggregate in a 10+2 equivalent higher qualifying exam recognised by related boards with relevant subjects and a valid NEET UG/ CBT score.Also, for PG program, it requires candidates with a minimum of 50% aggregate for general (45% for reservation candidates) in graduation with relevant discipline and a valid NEET PG/CBT score.For PhD program, it requires candidates with good merit in relevant degree and a valid CBT score.
| Name of Courses |
Selection Criteria and Eligibility |
| MBBS |
Selection-Merit Based/NEET UG Eligibility – 12th cleared |
| BSc, BSc Nursing |
Selection-Merit Based/CBT Eligibility – 12th cleared |
| BPO, BPT, BOT |
Selection-Merit Based/CBT Eligibility – 12th cleared |
| B.Optom, BASLP |
Selection-Merit Based/CBT Eligibility – 12th cleared |
| MD, MS |
Selection – NEET PG Eligibility – Graduation degree or Bachelor’s degree in related field/ MBBS |
| MSc, MSc Nursing |
Selection – Merit Based/ CBT Eligibility – BSc or Bachelor’s degree in related field |
| MPT, MPH, MHA, P.B.BSc |
Selection – Merit Based/ CBT Eligibility – Bachelor’s degree |
| DM, MCh |
Selection – Merit Based/ NEET SS Eligibility – Bachelor’s degree |
| PhD |
Selection – CBT Eligibility – Master’s Degree |
| PG Diploma |
Selection – Merit Based/ CBT Eligibility – Bachelor’s degree |
Fees and Scholarships
The fee structure for the various levels of programs such as UG, PG, PG Diploma and PhD will be in the range of around 23,855 to 2,17,000 Indian rupees(INR) per year. The detailed program wise fee structure is shown below :
| Program |
Fees |
| UG |
Around 23,855 to 78,000 INR |
| PG |
Around 24,000 to 1,86,410 INR |
| Super Speciality |
Around 2,11,000 to 2,17,000 INR |
| PhD |
Around 50,000 INR |
| PG Diploma |
Around 7,000 to 1,66,000 INR |
Scholarship details: The College also offers various scholarships to help the students overcome their financial problems. Its offering of scholarship includes: Scholarship Based on Academic Performance, Post Matric Scholarships for SC/ST/OBC Candidates, Financial Assistance Scheme and many others.
| S.No |
Scholarship Scheme |
Eligibility |
| 1 |
Scholarship Based on Academic Performance |
Students who have good merit in relevant qualifying exam with certain income limit are considered |
| 2 |
Post Matric Scholarships for SC/ST/OBC Candidates |
SC/ST/OBC Students who have good merit with certain income limit are considered |
| 3 |
Financial Assistance |
Students who seek financial help for their studies are considered |
Hostel
The College provides hostels for boys and girls separately with various facilities. Its facilities in hostels include well maintained rooms and bathrooms,24/7 WIFI, chairs, tables , TV and others etc. Its cost is around 8,000 to 57,000 Indian rupees per annum.
| Accommodation |
Fees |
| Boys hostel |
Around 8,000 to 57,000 INR per annum |
| Girls hostel |
Around 8,000 to 57,000 INR per annum |
Campus Facilities
CMC Vellore provides various facilities to the students. The facilities of the university includes:
- Auditorium
- Classrooms
- Practical Laboratories
- Sports(indoor and outdoor)
- Library
- Hostels
- Guest House
- Bank & ATM
- Gym
- Canteen
- Health Centre and others.
placements
Christian Medical College Vellore provides campus placement opportunities to students in various fields.it is known for its excellent placement records throughout the year. Students of this college get various offers from various companies like WFPM Mission Hospital, Tata Consultancy Services, Neyyoor Mission Hospital and many others. Out of all these offers, it has achieved the highest package of 12 LPA in the last academic year. The placement Cell at the College, provides great opportunities to students with good offers in hand.It provides training and development programs like interview sessions to help students do their best during the placement session.
The Top Recruiters:
- WFPM Mission Hospital
- Tata Consultancy Services
- Neyyoor Mission Hospital and many others.
Alumni
There are several famous alumni members who are serving in various fields and positions in the country. The notable alumni members from the College are:
-
Padma Shree Kurudamannil Abraham Abraham, Cardiologist, Batch of 1960
- Binayak Sen , Indian pediatrician, public health specialist and activist
Conclusion
CMC Vellore follows a vision to become a center of excellence for providing quality medical education for the future generation.Its main mission is to generate highly qualified doctors by implementing various research and technical programs with ethical and moral values. Its vision and mission inspires many students to study in the College.
