Vellore, Tamil Nadu · Private college

Christian Medical College, Vellore

A private college in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, founded in 1942, with 100 MBBS seats a year. Degrees are awarded by The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai.

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CMC Hospital Campus
CMC Hospital Campus. Photo: Sayowais, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Type
Private college
Founded
1942
MBBS seats 2026-27
100
Location
Vellore, Tamil Nadu

How admission works

  • All seats: Through Tamil Nadu state counselling, run by Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education & Research, Chennai. State counselling fills the government quota, management quota and NRI seats in private colleges.
  • Students from other states: Self-financing colleges split seats 65% govt quota / 35% management (50:50 in minority colleges). Govt-quota seats are TN-only; management-quota seats are open to all-India candidates (other-board candidates need an eligibility certificate from TN Dr MGR Medical University). NRI seats are up to 15% of management seats.

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Fees

Private colleges in Tamil Nadu charge ₹4.35 – ₹4.50 lakh (govt quota in self-financing) a year in tuition (state-wide range from the latest fee notice). Ask us for this college's exact fee.

University

The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai

NMC status

Recognized for 60 seats. Recognized for increase of seats from 60 to 100 when degree granted on or after February, 2017. Continuation of Recognition granted for one (01) year for 2022-23 only. Permitted for admission for 2023-24. Annual renewal permission granted for 100 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25. Annual Renewal Permitted for 100 MBBS seats for AY 2025-26. Annual Renewal granted for 100 MBBS Seats for the AY 2026-27

As listed by the National Medical Commission, updated 2026-09-29. NMC code TN/008/P/4.

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Common questions

Is Christian Medical College, Vellore a government or private college?

It is a private college in Vellore, Tamil Nadu.

How many MBBS seats does Christian Medical College, Vellore have?

100 MBBS seats for 2026-27, as approved by the National Medical Commission.

How do I get admission to Christian Medical College, Vellore?

All seats: Through Tamil Nadu state counselling, run by Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education & Research, Chennai. State counselling fills the government quota, management quota and NRI seats in private colleges. Students from other states: Self-financing colleges split seats 65% govt quota / 35% management (50:50 in minority colleges). Govt-quota seats are TN-only; management-quota seats are open to all-India candidates (other-board candidates need an eligibility certificate from TN Dr MGR Medical University). NRI seats are up to 15% of management seats.

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