Madras Medical College and Government General Hospital, Chennai Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
Avg Package
15 LPA
Highest Pkg
30 LPA
Institute Type
Public
Total Courses
25 Courses
Madras Medical College and Government General Hospital, Chennai - Overview
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About Madras Medical College and Government General Hospital, Chennai
Madras Medical College (MMC), Chennai, established 1835, is the third oldest medical college in India (after JIPMER and Calcutta Medical College) and one of Asia's oldest. History: 1835 — private medical hall regularised, attached to General Hospital; 1850 — formally named Madras Medical College. Located at Poonamallee High Road, Park Town, Chennai – 600 003. 1 km from Chennai Central Station. Affiliated with Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University; recognized by NMC, INC, AICTE, PCI. 250 MBBS seats; 412 PG seats (37 disciplines, MD/MS + Diploma); 126 SS seats (19 disciplines, DM/MCH). Also: B.Pharm, BPT, B.Sc Nursing (4 years), GNM, M.Pharm, M.Sc Nursing. Total: 1,220 seats across all courses. Total MBBS course fee: ~₹90,365 (one of India's most affordable elite colleges). SC/ST: tuition-exempt. Hostel: monthly ₹1,000. NIRF 2025 Medical: 16th. NIRF 2024: 10th Medical, 78th Pharmacy. Collegedunia 2025: 24th Medical. Top 100 Medical Colleges World (2021). The Week rank: 9th India (2019). 10 AIQ allotments per year (NEET 2021–2024). Teaching hospital: Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (RGGGH) — one of the largest government hospitals in Asia; 2,200+ beds; 231 ICU beds; 15 Cancer ICU beds; 4,000+ total beds with attached hospitals; Teaching beds: 2,720. Total beds (all attached): 7,285. All attached hospitals: RGGGH, TN Govt Dental College, Barnard Radiology Institute, IOG+GH WC (Egmore), ICH+HC (Egmore), RIOGOH (Egmore), GIRM (K.K. Nagar), Institute of Thoracic Medicine (Chetpet), Govt Peripheral Hospital (Periyar Nagar). Best medical college in TN for highest inflow of patients (state capital Chennai). Chennai city location: access by buses, autos, metro, cabs. Internship stipend: ₹25,000/month. PG stipend: ₹48,000–₹50,000/month. SS stipend: ₹42,000–₹47,000/month. NEET 2025 AIQ General Round 1 closing rank: 1,023. NEET 2024 AIQ General: 944–2,048. TN SQ OC: 690–700+ score. 620+ marks needed for AIQ. Separate boys & girls hostels.
Madras Medical College and Government General Hospital offers students courses in different areas. Candidates can enroll in UG and PG programmes based on their interests and career goals. Admissions are offered based on merit or entrance exam performance. Check below the Madras Medical College and Government General Hospital, Chennai courses along with their tuition fees and eligibility criteria:
Madras Medical College and Government General Hospital, Chennai Courses
25 CoursesMD
MBBS; NEET PG; internship completed; TN domicile for state quota
DM(Super-Specialty)
A person, who has passed qualified medical postgraduates (MD / MS) degree from relevant disciplines and recognized by the National Medical Commission shall be eligible for the course.
PG Diploma
requires a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university, typically with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks (45% for reserved categories)
MS (Master of Surgery)
MBBS; NEET PG; internship completed; TN domicile for state quota
M.Sc
The candidate should be a Registered Nurse and Registered midwife or equivalent with any State Nursing Registration Council. The Minimum education requirements shall be the passing of: B.Sc. Nursing/B.Sc. Hons. Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with minimum of 55% aggregate marks. The candidate should have undergone in B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Hons. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing. Minimum one year of work experience after Basic B.Sc. Nursing. Minimum one year of work experience prior or after Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
BPT
10+2 PCB; qualifying criteria as per PCI/relevant council
B.Sc
10+2 PCB; NEET UG; INC approved
MBBS
10+2 PCB & English; 50% marks (40% SC/ST); NEET UG; age ≥ 17 by Dec 31; TN domicile for 85% state quota
MCH (Super-Specialty)
MD/MS; NEET SS; TN DME counselling
B. PHARM
Higher Secondary (10+2) examination+ At least 40% aggregate marks in the required science subjects
B. PHARM (Lateral Entry)
Higher Secondary (10+2) examination+ At least 40% aggregate marks in the required science subjects
M. PHARM
B.Pharm degree awarded by a recognized university (or recognized as equivalent by The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University or Pharmacy Council) + 55% across all semesters in your B.Pharm degree
Rehabilitation Health Sciences
10+2 (Higher Secondary) board examination + Physics, Chemistry, and Biology +50% aggregate marks in the core science subjects
P.B.BSc (Nursing)
10+2 examination or an equivalent board exam, preferably in the Science stream + successfully completed a 3 or 3.5-year Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) from a recognized institution. (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) along with English +
Certificate Course
10+2 (Higher Secondary) board examination + Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (or Botany & Zoology).+40% aggregate is generally required for general categories
Paramedical Diploma
10+2 (Higher Secondary) board examination + Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (or Botany & Zoology) + Candidates from Open Competition (OC), BC, BCM, and MBC categories generally need a minimum of 40% aggregate marks in the core science subjects. For SC/SCA/ST categories, simply passing the 10+2 exam is typically sufficient.
MD (Doctor of Medicine)
MBBS; NEET PG; internship completed; TN domicile for state quota
B.Sc Nursing
10+2 PCB; NEET UG; INC approved
MBBS
10+2 PCB & English; 50% marks (40% SC/ST); NEET UG; age ≥ 17 by Dec 31; TN domicile for 85% state quota
MCH (Super-Specialty)
MD/MS; NEET SS; TN DME counselling
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
MD 20 specializations | ₹ 2.16L - 2.56L | MBBS; NEET PG; internship completed; TN domicile for state quota |
DM(Super-Specialty) 13 specializations | ₹ 2.59L - 2.97L | A person, who has passed qualified medical postgraduates (MD / MS) degree from relevant disciplines and recognized by the National Medical Commission shall be eligible for the course. |
PG Diploma 13 specializations | ₹ 87.5K - 1.75L | requires a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university, typically with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) |
MS (Master of Surgery) 5 specializations | ₹ 2.16L - 2.55L | MBBS; NEET PG; internship completed; TN domicile for state quota |
M.Sc 1 specialization | ₹ 45K - 1.80L | The candidate should be a Registered Nurse and Registered midwife or equivalent with any State Nursing Registration Council. The Minimum education requirements shall be the passing of: B.Sc. Nursing/B.Sc. Hons. Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with minimum of 55% aggregate marks. The candidate should have undergone in B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Hons. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing. Minimum one year of work experience after Basic B.Sc. Nursing. Minimum one year of work experience prior or after Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing. |
BPT 1 specialization | ₹ 15.4K - 70.7K | 10+2 PCB; qualifying criteria as per PCI/relevant council |
B.Sc 10 specializations | ₹ 57.6K - 60.8K | 10+2 PCB; NEET UG; INC approved |
MBBS 1 specialization | ₹ 15.4K - 68K | 10+2 PCB & English; 50% marks (40% SC/ST); NEET UG; age ≥ 17 by Dec 31; TN domicile for 85% state quota |
MCH (Super-Specialty) 9 specializations | ₹ 90K - 1.41L | MD/MS; NEET SS; TN DME counselling |
B. PHARM 1 specialization | ₹ N/A | Higher Secondary (10+2) examination+ At least 40% aggregate marks in the required science subjects |
B. PHARM (Lateral Entry) 1 specialization | ₹ 36.8K - 41.2K | Higher Secondary (10+2) examination+ At least 40% aggregate marks in the required science subjects |
M. PHARM 4 specializations | ₹ 67.7K - 75.5K | B.Pharm degree awarded by a recognized university (or recognized as equivalent by The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University or Pharmacy Council) + 55% across all semesters in your B.Pharm degree |
Rehabilitation Health Sciences 3 specializations | ₹ 41.9K - 45.5K | 10+2 (Higher Secondary) board examination + Physics, Chemistry, and Biology +50% aggregate marks in the core science subjects |
P.B.BSc (Nursing) 3 specializations | ₹ N/A | 10+2 examination or an equivalent board exam, preferably in the Science stream + successfully completed a 3 or 3.5-year Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) from a recognized institution. (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) along with English + |
Certificate Course 15 specializations | ₹ N/A | 10+2 (Higher Secondary) board examination + Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (or Botany & Zoology).+40% aggregate is generally required for general categories |
Paramedical Diploma 3 specializations | ₹ 76.5K - 90.3K | 10+2 (Higher Secondary) board examination + Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (or Botany & Zoology) + Candidates from Open Competition (OC), BC, BCM, and MBC categories generally need a minimum of 40% aggregate marks in the core science subjects. For SC/SCA/ST categories, simply passing the 10+2 exam is typically sufficient. |
MD (Doctor of Medicine) 20 specializations | ₹ 87.5K - 1.87L | MBBS; NEET PG; internship completed; TN domicile for state quota |
B.Sc Nursing 1 specialization | ₹ 45K - 1.80L | 10+2 PCB; NEET UG; INC approved |
MBBS 1 specialization | ₹ 15.4K - 68K | 10+2 PCB & English; 50% marks (40% SC/ST); NEET UG; age ≥ 17 by Dec 31; TN domicile for 85% state quota |
MCH (Super-Specialty) 9 specializations | ₹ 90K - 1.41L | MD/MS; NEET SS; TN DME counselling |
Madras Medical College and Government General Hospital, Chennai Admissions
Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.
Required Entrance Exams
Neet-UG
Required Entrance Exams
Neet-UG
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Madras Medical College and Government General Hospital, Chennai Departments
Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (RGGGH) + 8 Attached Hospitals, Chennai, Madras Medical College and Government General Hospital, Chennai
What are the common medical departments?
General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics (ICH & HC – Egmore), OBG (IOG & GH WC – Egmore), Orthopaedics, ENT, Ophthalmology (RIOGOH – Egmore), Dermatology & STD, Psychiatry, TB & Chest / Thoracic Medicine (Institute of Thoracic Medicine – Chetpet), Cardiology (DM), Neurology (DM), Nephrology (DM), Medical Gastroenterology (DM), Endocrinology, Clinical Pharmacology, Neurosurgery (MCh), Cardiothoracic Surgery (MCh), Vascular Surgery (MCh), Urology (MCh), Plastic Surgery (MCh), Surgical Oncology (MCh), Paediatric Surgery (MCh), Emergency & Trauma, Anaesthesiology, Radiology (Barnard Institute of Radiology), Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Forensic Medicine, Dentistry (TN Govt Dental College), Rehabilitation (GIRM, K.K. Nagar), Pharmacy (B.Pharm, M.Pharm), Physiotherapy (BPT)
What is the total bed capacity?
7285 Beds
Placement Highlights 2025
Internship: ₹25,000/month. PG Junior Resident: ₹48,000/yr1 → ₹49,000/yr2 → ₹50,000/yr3. SS: ₹42,000–₹47,000/month. Massive alumni network in India and globally (UK NHS, Middle East MOH). Top PG seats at AIIMS, JIPMER, PGI, Madras MC itself. 250 MBBS seats × 190 years = legacy of doctors.
Top Recruiters & Packages
| Company | Package |
|---|---|
Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (RGGGH) | 30 LPA |
Apollo Hospitals Chennai | N/A |
Fortis Malar Hospital | N/A |
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NIRF (2025)
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NIRF (2025) | 16th |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Merit recognition at MMC for top NEET state rankers
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
Merit Scholarship – Top TN NEET Rankers Merit recognition at MMC for top NEET state rankers | Top TN NEET UG rankers (OC) | Recognition-based |
Post Matric Scholarship / NSP / State Govt Scheme | MD/MS in relevant specialty; NEET-SS qualified; 50% PG aggregate | Up to ₹126726-₹133730/year |
Tamil Nadu State Scholarship (BC/MBC/DNC) TN Govt backward class scholarships via SSP portal | BC/MBC/DNC students; income criteria | Per TN Govt norms |
SC/ST Tuition Fee Exemption (TN Govt) Tamil Nadu Govt policy: SC/ST students fully exempt from tuition fees at MMC | SC and ST category students | Full tuition fee waiver at MMC |
Tamil Nadu State Scholarship (BC/MBC/DNC) TN Govt backward class scholarships via SSP portal | BC/MBC/DNC students; income criteria | Per TN Govt norms |
SC/ST Tuition Fee Exemption (TN Govt) Tamil Nadu Govt policy: SC/ST students fully exempt from tuition fees at MMC | SC and ST category students | Full tuition fee waiver at MMC |
Merit Scholarship – Top TN NEET Rankers Merit recognition at MMC for top NEET state rankers | Top TN NEET UG rankers (OC) | Recognition-based |
Post Matric Scholarship / NSP / State Govt Scheme | MD/MS in relevant specialty; NEET-SS qualified; 50% PG aggregate | Up to ₹126726-₹133730/year |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
Boys Hostel
Separate hostel for male students. Monthly charge: ₹1,000 only. Affordable mess. Study rooms, recreation, security within Central Chennai campus.
Girls Hostel
Separate hostel for female students. Monthly ₹1,000. All amenities. Supervised environment. Hostel fee: ₹35,000–₹50,000/year (meals included).
Central Library
Extensive central library with medical textbooks, journals, digital resources, e-library, Wi-Fi. 190 years of academic heritage. All PG, UG, SS, paramedical departments served.
Research Infrastructure
Active research at RGGGH and 8 attached hospitals. ICMR/DST/WHO-funded research projects. Publication culture for PG and SS students. 190 years of medical research heritage.
Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (RGGGH) + 8 Attached Hospitals (7,285 total beds)
RGGGH: 2,200+ beds; 231 general ICU beds; 15 Cancer ICU beds — one of the largest govt hospitals in Asia. 8 more attached hospitals across Chennai. Total beds: 7,285. Teaching beds: 2,720. Highest patient inflow in Tamil Nadu (state capital).
Boys Hostel
Separate hostel for male students. Monthly charge: ₹1,000 only. Affordable mess. Study rooms, recreation, security within Central Chennai campus.
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Near Station, Poonamallee High Rd, Park Town, Chennai – 600 003. 1 km from MGR Chennai Central RS. 20 km from Chennai Airport (45 min). 14 km from Chennai Bus Terminus. Excellent connectivity: MTC buses, metro, cabs, autos.
1835 — private medical hall regularised, attached to General Hospital. 1850 — formally named Madras Medical College. Third oldest medical college in India (after JIPMER and Calcutta Medical College). Listed in Top 100 Medical Colleges in the World (2021).
250 MBBS seats. 412 PG seats (37 disciplines, MD/MS + Diploma). 126 SS seats (19 disciplines, DM/MCH). Also: B.Pharm, BPT, B.Sc Nursing, GNM, M.Pharm, M.Sc Nursing. Total: 1,220 seats across all courses.
Total MBBS course fee: ~₹90,365 (entire 5.5 years). Monthly hostel charge: ₹1,000 only. Annual hostel: ₹35,000–₹50,000 including food. SC/ST: FULLY EXEMPT from tuition fees. One of the most affordable elite medical colleges in India.
General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics (ICH & HC – Egmore), OBG (IOG & GH WC – Egmore), Orthopaedics, ENT, Ophthalmology (RIOGOH – Egmore), Dermatology & STD, Psychiatry, TB & Chest / Thoracic Medicine (Institute of Thoracic Medicine – Chetpet), Cardiology (DM), Neurology (DM), Nephrology (DM), Medical Gastroenterology (DM), Endocrinology, Clinical Pharmacology, Neurosurgery (MCh), Cardiothoracic Surgery (MCh), Vascular Surgery (MCh), Urology (MCh), Plastic Surgery (MCh), Surgical Oncology (MCh), Paediatric Surgery (MCh), Emergency & Trauma, Anaesthesiology, Radiology (Barnard Institute of Radiology), Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Forensic Medicine, Dentistry (TN Govt Dental College), Rehabilitation (GIRM, K.K. Nagar), Pharmacy (B.Pharm, M.Pharm), Physiotherapy (BPT)
7285 Beds
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