Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]

Sri Muthukumaran Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Chennai offers the MBBS programme affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, with an intake of 150 seats. Admission is through NEET-UG scores, with seats allocated via MCC and Tamil Nadu state counselling. The college is approved by the National Medical Commission and runs a 700-bed teaching hospital. The AIQ tuition fee is INR 4,00,000 per year.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. MCC counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).

Sri Muthukumaran MBBS Fees 2026

• Management quota total fee for five years is INR 62,50,000.
• Hostel accommodation is available on the 27-acre campus for all students.

Sri Muthukumaran MBBS Admission 2026

• 15% AIQ seats are filled through MCC centralized counselling based on NEET-UG scores.
• 85% state quota seats are filled through Tamil Nadu state medical admissions counselling.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as mandatory subjects.
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for general candidates and 40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per NMC norms.
• PwD candidates require a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as prescribed by NMC.
• Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31 of the admission year as prescribed by the National Medical Commission.

Admission Process

• Register for NEET-UG on the NTA portal and appear for the examination.
• After NEET-UG results are declared, register for MCC counselling for AIQ seats on the MCC portal.
• Tamil Nadu domicile students participate in Tamil Nadu state medical counselling for state quota seats.
• Choose college and course preferences and participate in seat allotment rounds.
• Accept the allotted seat and report to Sri Muthukumaran Medical College with original documents.
• Pay the applicable tuition fee based on the quota category to confirm admission.

✓ Opt for this if

• You want an NMC-approved MBBS college in Chennai with good hospital exposure.
• You prefer a 700-bed teaching hospital for hands-on clinical training.
• You are targeting a Tamil Nadu private medical college under AIQ or state quota.
• You plan to practice medicine in Tamil Nadu after completing MBBS.

✗ Skip if

• You have a high NEET score qualifying you for top government medical colleges.
• You need a medical college with documented post-MBBS placement or residency data.
• Management quota fees of INR 62.5 Lakhs are outside your budget.
• You prefer a college with NAAC accreditation or specific research specializations.

Sri Muthukumaran MBBS Scholarships 2026

• Tamil Nadu government scholarships are applied on the official TN state scholarship portal.
• NSP scholarships are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.

As mentioned, Sri Muthukumaran Medical College Hospital and Research Institute Chennai offers admission to MBBS program based on Tamil-Nadu-NEET-Counselling rank. Sri Muthukumaran Medical College Hospital and Research Institute Chennai Tamil-Nadu-NEET-Counselling Cutoff 2025 rank is 4403 for the General category. Further, Tamil-Nadu-NEET-Counselling cutoff rank is 12490 for SC , 5178 for BC , 5576 for BCM and 5813 for MBC category. Check Sri Muthukumaran Medical College Hospital and Research Institute Chennai Cutoff

Sri Muthukumaran Medical College Hospital and Research Institute Chennai MBBS Cutoff Year-wise Trends

The section below shows year-wise trends in Sri Muthukumaran Medical College Hospital and Research Institute Chennai MBBS Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the Sri Muthukumaran Medical College Hospital and Research Institute Chennai MBBS program in 2025 was closed at the 18347 rank , whereas in 2024, the closing rank was 18087 across all categories.

According to an external review site Ranking 2025, Sri Muthukumaran Medical College Hospital and Research Institute Chennai ranks 108 out of 632 colleges in India and 10 in state Tamil Nadu for its MBBS program.

• 29 out of 57 under IIRF Medical Ranking 2025.
• 14 out of 30 under Outlook Medical Ranking 2023.

Read more on Sri Muthukumaran Medical College Hospital and Research Institute Chennai Rankings here

Sri Muthukumaran MBBS FAQs

Ques. What is the MBBS fee at Sri Muthukumaran Medical College, Chennai?

Ans. The tuition fee for MBBS at Sri Muthukumaran Medical College is INR 4,00,000 per year under the AIQ and government quota, making the five-year total INR 20,00,000. Under the management quota, the annual tuition fee is INR 12,50,000, totalling INR 62,50,000 over five years. Hostel accommodation is available on campus at additional charges.

Ques. How many MBBS seats are available at Sri Muthukumaran Medical College?

Ans. Sri Muthukumaran Medical College has an approved MBBS intake of 150 seats per academic year. Of these, 15% are filled through MCC counselling for the All India Quota and 85% through Tamil Nadu state medical admissions counselling for state domicile students. All seats are filled strictly on the basis of NEET-UG merit.

Ques. Is Sri Muthukumaran Medical College approved by NMC?

Ans. Yes. Sri Muthukumaran Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Chennai is recognized by the National Medical Commission. It is affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, which is the apex body for medical education in Tamil Nadu. The MBBS degree awarded by the college is valid for medical practice across India and for licensing abroad.

Ques. What hospital facilities are available for MBBS clinical training?

Ans. Sri Muthukumaran Medical College runs a 700-bed teaching hospital on its 27-acre campus in Chennai. The hospital provides MBBS students with hands-on clinical exposure across departments including medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, and other specialties. This integrated setup supports the practical training requirements set by the National Medical Commission for MBBS programmes.

Ques. What career options are available after MBBS from Sri Muthukumaran Medical College?

Ans. MBBS graduates can register with the National Medical Commission and Tamil Nadu Medical Council to practice as licensed doctors. Career paths include working in government hospitals, private hospitals, community health centres, and armed forces medical services. Graduates can also pursue MD or MS specialization through NEET-PG, or explore public health and research careers after completing the mandatory one-year internship.

Ques. What is the NEET cutoff for MBBS at Sri Muthukumaran Medical College?

Ans. The NEET-UG cutoff for MBBS at Sri Muthukumaran Medical College varies each year based on the number of applicants, seat availability, and category. The official cutoffs are published by MCC after each counselling round for AIQ seats and by the Directorate of Medical Education, Tamil Nadu for state quota seats. Candidates should check MCC and Tamil Nadu DME portals for the latest cutoff data.