Christian Medical College, Vellore is a private medical, hospital and research institute operated by the Christian community established in 1942. CMC Vellore has been ranked 3rd  best medical college by NIRF 2023. CMC Vellore has two campuses. The main campus is at Vellore and the other campus is at Bagayam city which is 7km away from the main campus. CMC Vellore provides 57 post-graduate diploma and degree medical courses along with 44 Allied Health Science courses and 52 fellowship courses such as Biostatistics, Medical Physics, Bioengineering, Hospital Management and many other courses. 

  • CMC Vellore offers UG, PG, and PhD courses in Medical, Allied Sciences, Nursing, and Physiotherapy.
  • BBA in Hospital Management course is offered for women candidates only for the 2023-2024 academic year. 
  • Admission to the rest of the courses is done through an entrance exam followed by counselling conducted by the university.
  • Candidates applying for the MBBS course must appear for the NEET-UG exam.

Notable Alumni of CMC Vellore

  • Dr Mammen Chandy (Padma Shree)
  • Usha Menon ( Asian Woman of the Year 2006)
  • Gagandeep Kang (Elected Fellow of the Royal Society of London, 2019)
  • Ashok Dyalchand (Children's Nobel Prize, 2019)
  • Divya Iyer (IAS, Trivandrum, Kerala)

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CMC Vellore Highlights 

The following table consists of highlights of CMC Vellore: 

Particulars  Details 
College Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore
Established 1942
NIRF Ranking 2022 3rd Rank
Campus Size 19 Acre
Faculty Count 825
Courses Offered B.Sc, MBBS, BDS, BPT, MD, MS, M.Sc, Certificate Courses, Diploma, Fellowship, PhD.
Admission Criteria Merit-Based and Entrance Exam
Application Mode  Online
Top Recruiters

WFPM Mission Hospital, TCS, The Leprosy Mission India, AIIMS, Scudder Memorial Hospital, Neyyor Mission Hospital, Sanofi, MAMC

Facilities Available  Library, Sports, Canteen, Laboratory
Official Website www.cmch-vellore.edu

CMC Vellore Quick Facts

Here are some quick facts about CMC Vellore: 

  • CMC Vellore College subscribes to Ebooks for its Library from prominent promoters including Oxford Press Papers, Elsevier, Thieme, McGraw Hill Education, and LWW Ovid Books.
  • Students get placed in CMC Vellore after graduation and are provided with a median salary and ample internship opportunities are provided. 
  • Global Health and Humanitarian Courses are provided for healthcare professionals to improve healthcare in developing and underdeveloped countries. 
  • Distance Education on various PG courses is provided for all national and international students with experienced faculty. 
  • CMC Vellore offers compulsory fellowship courses for students to enhance their skills. 

CMC Vellore Important Dates

Some of the important dates are tabulated below:

CMC Vellore MOT Admission 2023 
MOT Admission Application Start Date 2023 June 5, 2023
Last Date to Submit MOT Admission Application 2023 with Required Documents June 30, 2023
Last Date to Submit MOT Admission Application 2023 from Sponsoring Body July 7, 2023
Merit List Announcement through Email for Eligible Candidates (Step 1 & Step 2) July 13, 2023
MOT 2023 Step 1 Test at Vellore August 28, 2023
MOT Merit List Announcement for Step 2 August 28, 2023
Registration for Step 2 and Medical Check-Up at Vellore August 29, 2023
MOT Step 2 – Assessment of Knowledge and Skills and Personal Interview August 30, 2023
MOT Admission 2023 Announcement of Final Selection List September 1, 2023
Last Date for Receiving Acceptance Letter from Selected Candidates September 2, 2023
CMC Vellore B.Sc, B.Sc Nursing, B.Pharm, BPT Admission 2023
Online Application 2023 Start Date June 19, 2023
Last Date to Submit Online Application 2023 July 10, 2023
Merit List Announcement 2023 To be Announced
Tentative Seat Allotment  To be Announced
CMC Vellore MBBS Admission 2023
NEET UG 2023 Exam May 7, 2023
NEET UG 2023 Result  June 13, 2023
CMC Vellore State-Quota MBBS 2023 Registration Start Date  June 28, 2023 
CMC Vellore State-Quota MBBS 2023 Registration Last Date  July 12, 2023 (5:00 PM)
Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counseling 2023 Registration Start Date July 25, 2023 (10:00 AM)
Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counseling 2023 Registration Last Date August 3, 2023 (5:00 PM)
Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result August 6, 2023
Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Last Date of Joining  August 14, 2023 (5:00 PM)
Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Registration August 21, 2023 – August 22, 2023
Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counseling Round 2 Choice Filling & Locking August 24, 2023 – August 28, 2023
Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Seat Allotment Result August 31, 2023
Round 2 Seat Allotment Order Download September 1, 2023 – September 4, 2023
Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Last Date of Joining  September 7, 2023
Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counseling 2023 Mop Up Round Registration September 11, 2023
Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counseling 2023 Mop Up Round Choice Filling & Locking September 11, 2023 – September 14, 2023
Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counseling 2023 Mop Up Round Processing of Seat Allotment September 15, 2023 – September 16, 2023
Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counseling 2023 Mop Up Round Seat Allotment Result September 17, 2023
Mop Up Round Seat Allotment Order Download September 18, 2023 – September 21, 2023
Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Registration September 23, 2023 – September 25, 2023
Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Processing of Seat Allotment  September 26, 2023
Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Result  September 26, 2023
Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Order Download September 27, 2023 – September 29, 2023
Last Date for Reporting  September 30, 2023
NEET PG 2023 Exam March 5, 2023
NEET PG 2023 Result March 14, 2023
Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counseling 2023 Registration Start Date July 6, 2023
Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counseling 2023 Registration Last Date July 17, 2023 (5:00 PM)
Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Registration & Choice-Filling August 8, 2023 – August 14, 2023
Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Seat Allotment  August 16, 2023
Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Last Date of Joining August 23, 2023

MCC conducts the NEET UG 2023 Counseling and NEET PG 2023 Counseling for admission to 15% MBBS Seats and 50% MD Seats under All-India Quota at CMC Vellore. Here are the important dates for the same: 

Event Date
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Registration Dates July 20, 2023 – July 25, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 1 Choice-Filling/Locking July 22, 2023 – July 27, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result July 29, 2023
Round 1 Reporting/Joining July 31, 2023 – August 4, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Registration Dates August 9, 2023 – August 14, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 2 Choice-Filling/Locking August 10, 2023 – August 15, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Seat Allotment Result August 18, 2023
Round 2 Reporting/Joining August 20, 2023 – August 28, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Registration Dates August 31, 2023 – September 4, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 3 Choice-Filling/Locking September 1, 2023 – September 5, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Seat Allotment Result September 8, 2023
Round 3 Reporting/Joining September 10, 2023 – September 18, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Registration Dates September 21, 2023 – September 23, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Stray Vacancy Round Choice-Filling/Locking September 22, 2023 – September 24, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Result September 27, 2023
Stray Vacancy Round Reporting/Joining September 27, 2023 – September 30, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 1 Registration Dates July 27, 2023 – August 1, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 1 Choice-Filling/Locking July 28, 2023 – August 4, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 1 Seat Allotment Result August 7, 2023
Round 1 Reporting/Joining August 8, 2023 – August 14, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 2 Registration Dates August 17, 2023 – August 22, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 2 Choice-Filling/Locking August 19, 2023 – August 22, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 2 Seat Allotment Result August 25, 2023
Round 2 Reporting/Joining August 27, 2023 – September 4, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 3 Registration Dates September 22, 2023 – September 25, 2023 
Round 3 Choice-Filling/Locking September 22, 2023 – September 25, 2023 
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 3 Seat Allotment Result September 28, 2023
Round 3 Reporting/Joining September 29, 2023 – October 6, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Stray Vacancy Round Registration Dates October 9, 2023 – October 11, 2023
Stray Vacancy Round Choice-Filling/Locking October 9, 2023 – October 11, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Result October 14, 2023
Stray Vacancy Round Reporting/Joining October 15, 2023 – October 20, 2023

CMC Vellore Rankings

CMC Vellore with 805th global positioning is one of the renowned colleges yielding top ranks every year. 

  • CMC Vellore has ranked 3rd position among the medical colleges of India by NIRF Ranking 2023.
  • CMC Vellore has ranked 3rd position among the medical colleges of India by Outlook India for its outstanding performance in the field of medicine.
  • CMC Vellore has ranked 2nd position among medical colleges in India in 2020 by India Today.
  • The Week has also conferred 2nd rank to CMC Vellore for its outstanding work in the field of Medical science in 2019.

Read more: CMC Vellore Rankings 


CMC Vellore Cut-Off 2023

CMC Vellore cut-off 2023 will be released on the official website. The CMC Vellore cut-off 2023 scores vary from one year to another as they depend on factors such as the number of candidates, difficulty level of the exam, total number of seats available, performance of candidates in NEET and previous year's CMC Vellore cut-off trends. 

The candidates can check the CMC Vellore cut-off 2023 by the steps mentioned below: 

  • Open the CMC Vellore 2023 official website.
  • Choose the 'CMC Vellore Cut off 2023' link.
  • Enter the information, including the branch name, college or institution, and password.
  • To view the cutoffs, click the "Submit" button.
  • Obtain a printout of the 2023 merit list for future reference.
Category Qualifying Percentile
General 50%
SC/ ST/ OBC 40%
General – PWD 45%
SC/ ST/ OBC – PH   40%

CMC Vellore NEET UG Merit-List 2023

CMC Vellore offers admission to MBBS based on NEET UG score followed by counselling conducted by MCC. Here is the CMC Vellore NEET-UG Round-Wise Merit List 2023: 

Cutoff Round Download Link
Round 1 Click to Download
Round 2  Click to Download
Round 3 Click to Download
Stray Vacancy Round Click to Download 


CMC Vellore Courses and Fees

Following are the details regarding courses, fees and selection basis offered by the Christian Medical College Vellore under various specialisations: 

Course Course Details Eligibility Criteria Selection Basis
BSc Duration: 3 years
Fees: INR 23,280 per year
Candidate must have a 12th pass with 50% marks at least with PCM and English as compulsory subjects On the basis of the Computer Based exam and interview by the college
BPO Duration: 4 years
Fees: INR 23,280 per year 
Candidate must have passing marks in 12th class with English and PCB as compulsory subjects On the basis of the Computer Based exam and interview by the college
DM Duration: 3 years
Fees: INR 1,53,450 per year 
MBBS + 1 year internship + medical council registration  On the basis of the entrance exam and interview
BASLP Duration: 3 years
Fees: INR 23,280 per year 
Candidate must have a 12th pass with 50% marks at least with PCM and English as compulsory subjects On the basis of the Computer Based exam and interview by the college
MS  Duration: 3 years
Fees: INR 4,70,000
MBBS + 1 year internship + medical council registration On the basis of the entrance exam and interview
MHA Duration: 2 years
Fees: INR 75,000 per year 
Employed professionals in the Healthcare industry holding an MBBS degree with at least 60% marks and a minimum one-year of work experience. On basis of BITS (Online)
MSc  Duration: 2 years
Fees: INR 34,000
BSc in relevant stream with physics as the main subject with mathematics as one of the ancillary subjects. Selection is based on CBT score followed by clinical tests and an interview process
MBBS Duration: 5 years
Fees: INR 53,000
Candidates must have passed the qualifying exam equivalent to the 12th Higher Secondary examination with 60% marks in each physics chemistry Biology or botany and zoology taken together. On the basis of NEET scores
B.Optom Duration: 3 years
Fees: INR 23,255 per year 
Candidate must have passed 12th with at least 35% marks with PCM and English as compulsory subjects On the basis of the Computer Based exam and interview by the college
MPT  Duration: 2 years
Fees: INR 34,000
Must have a BPT degree awarded by the Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical university or equivalent thereto  On the basis of the Computer Based exam, Clinical tests and interviews by the college
M.Ch Duration: 3 years
Fees: INR 1,53,450 per year 
MBBS + 1-year internship + medical council registration in the case of MCH Neurosurgery On the basis of the Computer Based exam, Clinical tests and interviews by the college
PG Diploma Duration: 2 years
Fees: INR 1,49,700
Candidate must have a bachelor's degree or master's degree in our health discipline from any recognised University with one year of experience  On the basis of merit in the 12th Computer Based exam, Clinical tests and interview by the college.
P.B.B.Sc

Duration: 2 years
Fees: INR 24,280 per year 

10+2 or higher secondary examination + Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery or other relative courses + Certificate of Medical Fitness from an authorized Medical Officer On the basis of the Computer Based exam and interview by the college

CMC Vellore Placements

CMC Vellore offers 100% placement opportunities. 

  • CMC Vellore Placements has a 100% record of the students of the college being placed in the best hospitals in the country and the world. 
  • CMC Vellore also gives opportunities to its students to practice in their own hospitals. 
  • The students are also sent to work in missionary hospitals affiliated with CMC Vellore across India according to the bond of two years.

CMC Vellore Scholarships

Students can benefit from various CMC Vellore scholarships offered for different courses 

  • CMC Vellore scholarships are offered to students who belong to economically weaker sections. 
  • CMC Vellore offers costly programmes like MBBS at very minimal fees to its students. This attracts students from around the country to pursue doctoral studies at CMC Vellore.

CMC Vellore Social Life

At CMC Vellore, Students are encouraged to manage all aspects of social life along with academics. They develop a variety of social, cultural and religious activities, and the history and traditions of the institution nourish the overall experience. 

  • Students from different batches are taken to outstation locations for weekend retreats by the Chaplaincy Department.
  • Students are encouraged to conduct plays, musicals and special events periodically, with the help of staff members. 
  • Students’ Association with elected governing bodies organises a range of activities from social service to sports and games to music, cultural events and religious activities.
  • Pegasus: An intercollegiate festival conducted annually, in July, with participation by students. 
  • The Republic Day Marathon: Charitable popular event is attended by participants from all sections of the Institution and well-wishers from outside. 

CMC Vellore Facilities

CMC Vellore provides students with other facilities such as:

  • Library: The library provides various services to students including online resources, citation verification, current awareness service, query-based services etc. 
  • Laboratory: CMC Vellore has Internationally recognized laboratories such as Fleming Memorial Research Laboratory, The artificial Kidney Laboratory, and The Betatron ICMR centre for advanced research in Virology.
  • Sports: CMC Vellore has also Sports ground facilities. There are facilities provided for playing badminton basketball volleyball football cricket hockey table tennis. 
  • Canteen: The Canteen provides healthy and tasty food with separate vegetarian and non-vegetarian sections. 

CMC Vellore FAQs

Ques. How are the accommodation facilities Of the CMC Vellore?

Ans. There are hostel facilities for both boys and girls. Each hostel has 250 rooms with fully wifi enabled service and a computer lab. The meal charges 3 times every day a month in this hostel is INR 3000.

Ques. What are the career prospects after doing an MBBS from CMC Vellore?

Ans. After doing MBBS from CMC Vellore there are many career prospects: 

  • MBA in hospital management
  • Clinical Research
  • Masters in Health Administration
  • Primary Health Centres

Ques. How many seats are allocated to each course in CMC Vellore?

Ans. The no. of seats allocated in each course is as follows:

  • Every year 100 seats are provided in the MBBS Course (74 for minorities)
  • The total number of seats provided for the BSC course is 100.
  • The total number of seats for BOT & BPT is 10 each.
  • For PG Diploma courses 10 seats are available for each specialisation.
  • For MSc, there are 25 seats available.

Ques. Does CMC Vellore have a grievance redressal mechanism?

Ans. Yes, CMC Vellore has a grievance redressal cell where students can register their complaints. The cell is user-friendly and helps to keep track of complaints. The grievances are required to be resolved at the earliest.

Ques. What are the documents required at the time of admission in CMC Vellore?

Ans.  The following documents are required at the time of admission in CMC Vellore: 

  • Migration Certificate
  • 2 passport/stamp size photographs
  • Marksheets of 10th and 12th class
  • Provisional Certificate

Ques. Does CMC Vellore have an NRI quota?

Ans. The CMC Vellore does not have an NRI quota. Depending on the curriculum chosen, admissions are solely based on merit, success on the entrance exam, and other factors.

Ques. Does CMC Vellore offer any kind of scholarship programme?

Ans. Indeed, scholarships are given out based on individuals' financial situations and may pay all or part of their tuition and lodging expenses. These scholarships are intended for undergraduate students.

Ques. Is CMC Vellore a public or private university?

Ans. CMC Vellore is a private, independent, non-capitation educational institution. In order to manage, administrate, and offer healthcare in a Christ-like manner through mission hospitals, the college trains committed individuals.

Ques. What is the mode of study for the courses at Christian Medical College Vellore?

Ans. All of the college's courses are offered in regular mode. However, they do offer certain distance education courses in online mode. 

Ques. What is the total cost of the M.B.B.S. programme at CMC Vellore?

Ans. The M.B.B.S. programme costs Rs. 1,53,000 in total (for the entire duration).

Ques. Is a NEET score required to apply to CMC Vellore 2023? 

Ans. Yes. The NEET score must be provided as part of the application process and be mentioned on the application form.

Ques. Does the CMC-Vellore Exam have a separate application for UG Courses and Diploma Courses?

Ans. No, the application is the same for both courses. In the application form, there will be a choice for the selected course.

Ques. Are internships offered to students by the college?

Ans. Yes, CMC Vellore provides ample internship opportunities to students.

Ques. Which airport is most convenient for the CMC Vellore campus?

Ans. The closest airport to the institute is CMC Vellore, which is located 8.8 kilometres away.

Ques. Is there a minimum age requirement to apply to undergraduate nursing programmes?

Ans. Yes, applicants for undergraduate nursing programmes must fall within the range of 17 and 35 years old as of December 31 of the admissions year.