Christian Medical College Vellore

Christian Medical College Vellore (CMC Vellore) is a NMC approved and affiliated to Dr. MGR Medical University, a private medical college established in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India. The Christian minority community-run CMC Vellore medical college and hospital. Christian Medical College (CMC) is a prestigious medical institution in India known for its high-quality medical education and healthcare services.

CMC Vellore: Highlights 

Here's an overview of the CMC Vellore:

Christian Medical College and Hospital is a registered voluntary, non-profit organization. The hospital is owned and administered by its Administrative Council, composed of Christian church leaders from across India. The institute currently offers over 175 different courses, including medicine, nursing, allied health fields and PhD programs. Every year, over 2,600 students are enrolled in different program including MBBS.

The hospital operates across eleven locations, with over 2,000 inpatients and 8,000 outpatients every day, with 67 wards, 92 clinics and over 150 departments. Every year, 100 students are admitted to the undergraduate MBBS medical program, which is recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI).

Courses Offered:

Undergraduate Courses:

1. MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)

2. B.Sc. Nursing

3. Allied Health Sciences Programs (e.g., Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Occupational Therapy)

Postgraduate Courses:

1. MD (Doctor of Medicine)

2. MS (Master of Surgery)

3. DM (Doctorate in Medicine)

4. M.Ch (Master of Chirurgiae)

5. M.Sc. Nursing

6. MPH (Master of Public Health)

PG Diploma Courses

1. Super Specialty Courses:

2. M.Ch in various specialties

3. DM in various specialties

Diploma Courses:

Diploma in Nursing, etc.

Admission Process:

MBBS and Allied Health Sciences Programs:

1. Admission decisions are based on the scores obtained in NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test).

2. Usually the application process starts in the initial months of the year.

3. Applicants need to register and apply online through the official website.

4. Shortlisted candidates are called for an entrance examination and interview conducted by CMC Vellore.

5. Final selection is based on the combined performance in the entrance exam and interview.

Postgraduate and Super Specialty Courses:

Admission criteria vary depending on the course. Generally, it involves a national level entrance exam followed by an interview.

For some courses, CMC Vellore conducts its entrance exam (e.g., CMC Vellore PG Entrance Exam for MD/MS courses).

Candidates need to apply online, and the selection process includes written exams, practical tests, and interviews.

Nursing and Allied Health Sciences Programs:

Admission criteria vary for each program, but they typically involve an entrance exam and interview conducted by CMC Vellore.

International Students:

CMC Vellore also offers opportunities for international students, but the admission process may differ slightly. International students are usually required to take an equivalence exam for their qualifications and may need to meet additional criteria.