Estd. 1900 · India's #3 Ranked Premier Private Medical Institution

Christian Medical College Vellore

World-renowned medical research, compassionate clinical care, and pioneering healthcare milestones in India. Comprehensive guide to NIRF rankings, seat matrices, admission pathways, clinical/branch placements, and multi-year cutoff metrics.

#3 (Medical)
NIRF Ranking
100 MBBS Seats
Annual Seats
200 Acres (Main & Ranipet Campus)
Campus & Hospital Area
Estd. 1900
Established Year

Campus Landmarks & Infrastructure

Academic Programs & Admission Pathways

Degree / CourseDurationEntrance ExamAdmission AuthorityEligibility Criteria
MBBS5.5 YearsNEET UGTamil Nadu DME / CMC SelectionClass 12 PCB (60% aggregate) + Qualified NEET UG
MD / MS3 YearsNEET PGTN DMEMBBS + Completed Internship

Closing Rank Trends by Year

Interactive Selector · B.Tech by default
Category:
Category Type: CRL (Common Rank List)
Counselling Authority / Exam: NEET UG Closing Rank
Selected Category:UR-OPEN (General)
Academic Branch / SpecializationQuota20262025202420232022Trend
MBBS (Open All India General Category)AI120135135115145Top Choice
Indicative figures. Closing ranks here are compiled from public sources and may not correspond to a specific counselling round. Verify against official JoSAA / CSAB / MCC data before making admission decisions. UR-OPEN reflects the Common Rank List; category-wise ranks are shown only where verified data has been added.

Campus Facilities, Culture & Important Highlights

Campus Facilities & Infrastructure

  • 3,000+ Bed Hospital Network across Vellore & Ranipet:Comprehensive quaternary clinical care, organ transplant units, and automated laboratory medicine.

Annual Fests & Student Life

  • PEGASUS (Cultural Fest):South India’s premier annual inter-collegiate cultural and sports medical fest.

Scholarships & Tuition Fee Waivers

  • Extensive need-based tuition scholarships and missionary service sponsorships.
  • Subsidized tuition fees (among the lowest across private medical colleges in India).

Notable Alumni & Leaders

  • Dr. Mammen Chandy (Pioneering Hematologist & Bone Marrow Transplant Specialist)
  • Renowned clinical researchers and global health leaders.

Campus Connectivity & How to Reach

Nearest Airport

Chennai International Airport (MAA) - 130 km / Bengaluru (BLR) - 210 km

Nearest Railway Station

Katpadi Junction Railway Station (KPD) - 7 km

Road & Highway Access

Bengaluru-Chennai Highway NH-48

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cutoff for CMC Vellore Open Category?

For the General Open All India seats, candidates typically need a top NEET UG rank within AIR 120 to 140.

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