Accepted entrance exams
Fees
Fees at Coimbatore Medical College for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program include an annual tuition fee ranging from approximately Rs. 9,500 to Rs. 15,000 depending on the student's category. There is an examination fee of about Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 20,000 annually, influenced by the number of subjects. The hostel fee includes a refundable deposit of Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 25,000, with monthly expenses around Rs.
6,000 to Rs. 8,000, totaling approximately Rs. 60,000 annually. Additional costs may include book fees ranging from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 10,000 per year and other charges such as registration, admission, and lab fees totaling approximately Rs. 3,000. Various scholarships and waivers significantly reduce costs for eligible students, especially those from SC/ST, OBC, and government school backgrounds, with certain schemes covering entire tuition and hostel fees. Government scholarships are available, providing financial aid based on income and community category, ranging from Rs.
2,000 to Rs. 20,000 annually.
About Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
Coimbatore Medical College, a government institution in Tamil Nadu, offers a 5.5-year MBBS programme with an intake of 200 seats and annual tuition fees of INR 18,073 for General/OBC/EWS candidates. Admission is entirely through NEET-UG via MCC for the 15 percent All India Quota and DME Tamil Nadu for the 85 percent state quota. Graduates must fulfil a five-year compulsory rural service bond under Tamil Nadu government norms.
📋 Admission Status: Applications are currently open. Last date to apply is 23 July 2026.
CMC Coimbatore MBBS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Fee (General/OBC/EWS) | INR 18,073 |
| Annual Tuition Fee (SC/SCA/ST) | INR 12,073 |
| Hostel (optional, per month) | INR 4,000 |
| Total Tuition Fees (4.5 years, General) | INR 81,329 |
- Hostel is separate and optional for students who choose on-campus accommodation.
- SC/SCA/ST total tuition fees for 4.5 years are INR 54,329.
CMC Coimbatore MBBS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG Registration Opened | February 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Registration Closed | March 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Re-exam Held | June 21, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Result Declared | July 16, 2026 |
| DME Tamil Nadu Counselling Registration Closes | July 23, 2026 |
| MCC AIQ Counselling Registration Closes | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| State Quota Seat Allotment | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | August to September 2026 (Tentative) |
- 15 percent AIQ seats are filled through MCC at mcc.nic.in.
- 85 percent state quota seats are managed by DME Tamil Nadu at tnmedicalselection.net.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Biotechnology with minimum 50 percent aggregate for General/EWS category
- Minimum 40 percent aggregate for OBC/SC/ST candidates and 45 percent for PwD candidates
- Valid NEET-UG score meeting the minimum percentile cutoff as prescribed by NMC
- Minimum age of 17 years by December 31, 2026
Admission Process
- Qualify NEET-UG with the minimum prescribed percentile for the relevant category
- Tamil Nadu domicile candidates register for DME Tamil Nadu counselling at tnmedicalselection.net
- Candidates from any state can register for the 15 percent AIQ through MCC at mcc.nic.in
- Attend counselling rounds, exercise college preference, and receive seat allotment
- Report to Coimbatore Medical College with original documents for verification and fee payment
✓ Opt for this if
- NEET rank qualifies for a state or AIQ seat at a government Coimbatore college
- Committed to serving the Tamil Nadu five-year rural health bond after graduation
- Strongly fee-sensitive and seeking one of the lowest MBBS fee structures in India
- Planning NEET-PG after completing the MBBS programme and bond service
✗ Skip if
- Unwilling to commit to the five-year Tamil Nadu rural service bond obligation
- Planning private clinical practice or corporate hospital roles immediately after MBBS
- Prefer a medical college outside Tamil Nadu or in North India after internship
CMC Coimbatore MBBS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Scholarship | Varies by income and category | Tamil Nadu domicile students from SC/ST/OBC/EWS backgrounds |
| Central Sector Scholarship Scheme (NSP) | Up to INR 12,000 per year | Family income below INR 4.5 lakh and above 80th percentile in Class 12 |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students | Maintenance allowance plus tuition fees | SC students with family income below INR 2.5 lakh per year |
- Apply through the Tamil Nadu government scholarship portal for state schemes.
- NSP registration must be completed within 30 days of admission.
As mentioned, CMC Coimbatore offers admission to MBBS program based on NEET rank. CMC Coimbatore NEET Cutoff 2025 rank is 11002 for the General category. Further, NEET cutoff rank is 19990 for OBC , 86592 for SC , 142895 for ST and 24304 for EWS category. Check CMC Coimbatore Cutoff
CMC Coimbatore MBBS Cutoff Year-wise Trends
The section below shows year-wise trends in CMC Coimbatore MBBS Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the CMC Coimbatore MBBS program in 2025 was closed at the 829466 rank , whereas in 2024, the closing rank was 888733 across all categories.
| Catgories | Cutoff rank 2025 | Cutoff rank 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| General | 3237 | 3536 |
| OBC | 3808 | 4434 |
| SC | 24118 | 41257 |
| ST | 103716 | 67752 |
| EWS | 15747 | 12278 |
| GeneralPwD | 510735 | - |
According to an external review site Ranking 2026, CMC Coimbatore ranks 81 out of 517 colleges in India and 4th in state Tamil Nadu for its MBBS program.
- 64 out of 100 under IIRF Medical Ranking 2023.
Read more on CMC Coimbatore Rankings here
CMC Coimbatore MBBS FAQs
Ques. What is the rural service bond at Coimbatore Medical College?
Ans. Under Tamil Nadu government policy, graduates from government medical colleges including Coimbatore Medical College must complete a five-year compulsory rural service posting after the MBBS internship. During this period, doctors receive a monthly stipend of INR 25,000. Candidates who fail to fulfil the rural service obligation are required to pay a penalty of INR 5,00,000. This bond condition applies from the time of admission and is part of the seat acceptance terms for government MBBS seats in Tamil Nadu.
Ques. How are seats split between MCC and DME Tamil Nadu at CMC Coimbatore?
Ans. Coimbatore Medical College has 200 MBBS seats, of which 30 seats (15 percent) fall under the All India Quota managed by MCC at mcc.nic.in. The remaining 170 seats (85 percent) are managed by DME Tamil Nadu through tnmedicalselection.net for Tamil Nadu state quota candidates. All India Quota seats are accessible to NEET-qualified candidates from any state, while state quota seats prioritise Tamil Nadu domicile candidates who meet the state-specific eligibility conditions.
Ques. What are the MBBS fees at Coimbatore Medical College?
Ans. The annual tuition fee for General, OBC, and EWS candidates is INR 18,073, making the total tuition for the 4.5-year academic period INR 81,329. SC, SCA, and ST candidates pay a lower annual fee of INR 12,073. Hostel accommodation is available at INR 4,000 per month and is charged separately. As a government college, there is no management quota, NRI quota, or capitation fee of any kind.
Ques. What was the NEET-UG cutoff for Coimbatore Medical College in 2025?
Ans. Based on 2025 counselling data, the Tamil Nadu state quota closing NEET rank for the General category at Coimbatore Medical College was around 2,464 and for the BC category it was 3,415. The All India Quota closing NEET score for the general category ranged from 558 to 582 across counselling rounds. Actual cutoffs change each year based on NEET score distribution and the total number of qualified applicants in each category.
Ques. Is CMC Coimbatore the same as Christian Medical College?
Ans. No. Coimbatore Medical College (CMC Coimbatore) is a Tamil Nadu government-run medical college established in 1966. It is a different institution from Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore, which is a private deemed university. CMC Coimbatore is governed by Tamil Nadu state fee regulations, operates under the Health and Family Welfare Department of Tamil Nadu, and admits students entirely through NEET-based centralised counselling by MCC and DME Tamil Nadu with no management or NRI seats.
Ques. What are the career paths after MBBS from Coimbatore Medical College?
Ans. After completing MBBS and the mandatory 12-month internship, graduates fulfil the five-year rural service bond under Tamil Nadu government norms. Following the bond period, doctors are eligible for lateral entry into the Tamil Nadu government health service or may pursue NEET-PG for postgraduate specialisation. Private practice, corporate hospital roles, and teaching positions at medical colleges become available after the service obligation is completed. The bond service period also counts toward seniority in government health service.