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Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore

Vellore, Tamil NaduEstd. 1900NMC, NAAC100 intakeTamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University
Fees / year
₹15,000 - ₹40,000
Courses
12+
NIRF Medical
#3
Established
1900

About Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore

Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore, established in 1900 by Dr. Ida S. Scudder, is one of India's most respected medical institutions with over 125 years of service in medical education, research, and compassionate patient care. Located in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, CMC is a private Christian minority institution that offers MBBS, postgraduate, super-specialty, and nursing programs. The college is consistently ranked among India's top 5 medical institutions by NIRF and is internationally recognized for its excellence in fields such as nephrology, cardiology, neurology, hematology, and orthopedics. CMC Vellore was the first institution in India to perform a kidney transplant, bone marrow transplant, and several other pioneering medical procedures. The institute houses approximately 2,700 beds across its main hospital and community health centres. CMC's research contributions, particularly in tropical medicine, community health, and stem cell research, are widely published in leading international journals. The institution maintains a unique admission process through a national entrance test followed by counselling.

Highlights

The essentials students check first.

Established
1900
Institution type
Private
Location
Vellore, Tamil Nadu
Affiliation
Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University
Approvals
NMC, NAAC
NIRF 2025
#3 Medical
Programmes
12Medical, Science, Arts & Humanities, Paramedical
UG fees
₹40,000 a year
PG fees
₹30,000 a year
Students enrolled
1,1512023–24

Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025. Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.

NIRF 2025 Rankings

National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category.

Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)

Courses and Fees

12 programmes offered, with first-year tuition

CourseLevelSpecialisationsFirst-year tuition
Bachelor in Audiology and Speech - Language Pathology [BASLP]Undergraduate1₹40,000
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]Undergraduate1₹40,000
Bachelor of Occupational TherapyUndergraduate1₹40,000
Bachelor of Optometry [B.Optom]Undergraduate1₹40,000
Bachelor of Physiotherapy [BPT]Undergraduate1₹40,000
Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics [BPO]Certificate1₹15,000
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc]Undergraduate1₹40,000
Doctorate of Medicine [M.D]Postgraduate1₹30,000

Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement

4.9%

of students reimbursed

56

students with full tuition reimbursed

In 2023–24, 56 of 1,151 students at Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore (4.9%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

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Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NIRF ranking of Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore?

In the NIRF 2025 rankings, Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore is ranked #3 in Medical.

What is the fee at Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore?

First-year tuition at Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore is ₹40,000 for its undergraduate programmes and ₹30,000 for its postgraduate programmes. Fees are per year and may change for new batches; confirm with the college before paying.

Which courses does Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore offer?

Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore offers 12 programmes in Medical, Science, Arts & Humanities and Paramedical, including Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS], Post Basic Bachelor of Science [P.B.B.Sc] (Nursing), Fellowship in Nursing, Doctorate of Medicine [M.D], Master of Chirurgiae [M.Ch] and Post Doctoral Fellowship Programme.

Is Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore a government or private institution?

Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore is a private institution in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, established in 1900. It is affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University.

Which bodies approve or accredit Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore?

Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore lists approval or accreditation from NMC and NAAC.

Do students at Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore get scholarships or fee waivers?

In 2023–24, 56 of its 1,151 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 10 through state and central government schemes, 16 by the institution and 30 by private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

How many students study at Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore?

1,151 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 55.2% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).

Sources

Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Courses and fees: as listed for Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

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