Question 1

Has Rajah Muthiah Medical College been renamed?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Tamil Nadu government took over its administration from Annamalai University in 2021. It was officially renamed 'Government Medical College and Hospital, Cuddalore' with effect from 09 May 2025. The college is now affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai.

Question 2

What is the MBBS fee at GMC Cuddalore?

Accepted Answer

Being a Tamil Nadu government medical college, the annual MBBS fee is approximately ₹19,673. The total for 4.5 years of academic study is approximately ₹88,529. Hostel fee is approximately ₹18,000/year extra.

Question 3

How many beds does the GMC Cuddalore hospital have?

Accepted Answer

The attached Government Medical College and Hospital has a bed capacity of 1,400 beds with 17 modern air-conditioned operation theatres. It serves over 1,000 outpatients daily across 30+ departments.

Question 4

What are the NEET UG cutoffs for GMC Cuddalore?

Accepted Answer

In 2025 (AIQ Round 2 closing), the General category closing rank was approximately 16,579. The Tamil Nadu State Quota closing rank for General HS category in 2024 was approximately 1,187. Scores of 600+ are generally needed for General category.

Question 5

What are the common medical departments?

Accepted Answer

General Medicine (multiple units), General Surgery (multiple units), Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy (DVL), Psychiatry, Radiodiagnosis (CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Doppler, Digital X-ray), Anaesthesiology, Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Forensic Medicine, Community Medicine, Pharmacology, Blood Bank, Emergency & Casualty (24x7), NICU, PICU, SICU / MICU, Cardiology (Coronary Care Unit), Nephrology / Dialysis Unit, Burns Unit, Dental OPD

Question 6

What is the total bed capacity?

Accepted Answer

1400 Beds

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