Fees
Fees at Stanley Medical College for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program are structured to be affordable as it is a government institution. The annual tuition fee for MBBS students ranges between Rs. 13,000 to Rs. 13,610 for the first year and reduces to around Rs. 10,500 in subsequent years. Students from reserved categories, such as SC, SCA, and ST, may benefit from reduced fees, approximately Rs.
9,000 annually. The college provides several scholarships, including government community scholarships and the first graduate scholarship. Additionally, support is extended through the Stanley Trust, particularly for financially disadvantaged students. Examination fees are approximately Rs. 11,000 annually, and hostel fees are variable, typically ranging from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 7,000 per month, depending on usage. These fee structures are conducive to students receiving government scholarships, especially for those from government schools, who may have their tuition and hostel fees covered by the state.
About Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
Sri Muthukumaran Medical College Hospital and Research Institute (SMMCHRI), Chennai, offers MBBS with 150 seats admitted through NEET-UG 2026 and Tamil Nadu state counselling. The programme spans 5.5 years including a mandatory one-year rotatory internship at the 1,000-bed multi-specialty teaching hospital on campus. Government quota tuition fees are INR 4,35,000 per year. SMMCHRI, established in 2009, is affiliated to Dr. MGR Medical University and approved by the National Medical Commission.
📋 Admission Status: Applications open. Round 1 Seat Allotment begins September 2026.
SMC Chennai MBBS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee - Government Quota (per year) | INR 4,35,000 |
| Tuition Fee - Management Quota (per year) | INR 13,50,000 |
| Tuition Fee - NRI Quota (per year) | INR 24,50,000 |
| Development Fee (one-time) | INR 60,000 |
| Hostel (optional, per year) | INR 42,000 |
| Total Fees - Government Quota (4.5 years) | INR 19,57,500 |
- Management Quota total fee for 4.5 academic years amounts to INR 60,75,000.
- NRI Quota total fee for 4.5 academic years amounts to INR 1,10,25,000.
- Hostel accommodation is optional and charged separately from tuition fees.
SMC Chennai MBBS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG 2026 Registration Window | Feb 8 to Mar 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG 2026 Re-Exam | June 21, 2026 |
| NEET-UG 2026 Result | July 20, 2026 |
| TN Counselling Registration Start | June 29, 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | September 2026 |
| Class Commencement | November 2026 |
- TN counselling is conducted at tnmedicalselection.net by the Selection Committee, DME Tamil Nadu.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Class XII with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board
- Minimum 50% marks in PCB aggregate for General and OBC candidates. SC, ST, and OBC-NCL need 40%.
- Minimum age 17 years as on December 31, 2026. No upper age limit is applicable.
- A valid NEET-UG 2026 score is mandatory for admission under all quota categories.
Admission Process
- Appear for NEET-UG 2026 and obtain a valid NEET-UG rank from NTA
- Register for Tamil Nadu MBBS counselling at tnmedicalselection.net with NEET scorecard
- Upload documents including Class XII marksheet and category certificates
- Fill college preferences in priority order on the TN counselling portal
- Receive seat allotment based on NEET rank, quota, and college preferences
- Report to SMC Chennai with originals and pay fees to confirm admission
✓ Opt for this if
- NEET-UG rank is within the TN state government quota range
- Want clinical training at a 1,000-bed campus hospital from Year 1
- Prefer a self-financing MBBS college in Chennai with NMC approval
- Eligible for management or NRI quota with financial support in place
- Planning NEET-PG preparation with a Tamil Nadu institutional base
✗ Skip if
- NEET-UG score falls below the expected government quota cutoff range
- Prefer government medical colleges with significantly lower total fees
- Not comfortable with Chennai as a study location for 5.5 years
- Budget constraints make even government quota fees difficult to manage
- Prefer a medical college with stronger national standing and research output
SMC Chennai MBBS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Full course fee reimbursement | SC/ST students from Tamil Nadu via tnscbc.tn.gov.in |
| Tamil Nadu BC/MBC/DNC Post-Matric Scholarship | Partial fee assistance | BC, MBC, and Denotified Communities students in Tamil Nadu |
| NSP Central Sector Scholarship | Annual scholarship as per NSP norms | Top 20 percentile in Class XII, family income below INR 8 Lakhs per year |
- NSP scholarship applications open in October each year at scholarships.gov.in.
- TN state scholarships require a bonafide enrolment certificate from the institution after admission.
As mentioned, SMC Chennai offers admission to MBBS program based on NEET rank. SMC Chennai NEET Cutoff 2025 rank is 6781 for the General category. Further, NEET cutoff rank is 19763 for OBC , 49247 for SC , 88355 for ST and 27119 for EWS category. Check SMC Chennai Cutoff
SMC Chennai MBBS Cutoff Year-wise Trends
The section below shows year-wise trends in SMC Chennai MBBS Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the SMC Chennai MBBS program in 2025 was closed at the 1191224 rank , whereas in 2024, the closing rank was 578758 across all categories.
| Catgories | Cutoff rank 2025 | Cutoff rank 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| General | 1258 | 2121 |
| OBC | 1735 | 2919 |
| SC | 11335 | 15879 |
| ST | 63833 | 58707 |
| EWS | 8671 | 6986 |
| GeneralPwD | 383905 | - |
| SCPwD | 1191224 | 578758 |
According to an external review site Ranking 2025, SMC Chennai ranks 46 out of 632 colleges in India and 4 in state Tamil Nadu for its MBBS program.
- 55 out of 70 under IIRF Medical Ranking 2025.
Read more on SMC Chennai Rankings here
SMC Chennai MBBS FAQs
Ques. What NEET-UG rank is needed for government quota admission at SMC Chennai?
Ans. Government quota seats at SMC Chennai are allocated through Tamil Nadu state counselling based on NEET-UG 2026 merit. Based on earlier TN counselling cycles, General category candidates typically need to be within the 4,000 to 6,000 state rank range to secure a government quota seat at private self-financing colleges in Chennai. SC and ST candidates generally need a state rank within the 10,000 to 16,000 range. The exact 2026 cutoffs will be released after Round 1 allotment in September 2026.
Ques. How does Tamil Nadu MBBS counselling work for admission to SMMCHRI?
Ans. Tamil Nadu MBBS counselling for 2026 is conducted online by the Selection Committee, DME, at tnmedicalselection.net. Candidates register with their NEET scorecard, upload documents, pay the registration fee, and fill college preferences in priority order. Seat allotment is based on NEET rank, quota, and preferences. Round 1 allotment is expected in September 2026. Allotted candidates must report to SMC Chennai with original documents and pay fees within the deadline to confirm their seat.
Ques. What is the difference between government, management, and NRI quota fees at SMC Chennai?
Ans. Government quota seats carry a tuition fee of INR 4,35,000 per year, totalling INR 19,57,500 for 4.5 academic years. Management quota seats carry INR 13,50,000 per year, totalling INR 60,75,000. NRI quota seats for Non-Resident Indians are charged at INR 24,50,000 per year, totalling INR 1,10,25,000. All three quotas require a valid NEET-UG score and admission through Tamil Nadu counselling at tnmedicalselection.net.
Ques. What clinical facilities does SMMCHRI provide to MBBS students?
Ans. Sri Muthukumaran Medical College operates a 1,000-bed multi-specialty teaching hospital on campus, giving MBBS students direct clinical exposure throughout the programme. Students rotate through General Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, and Orthopaedics. Clinical skills labs, anatomy halls, and simulation facilities support pre-clinical training. The compulsory rotatory internship in Year 5 is conducted at SMMCHRI hospital and affiliated centres.
Ques. What scholarships are available for MBBS students at SMC Chennai?
Ans. Tamil Nadu SC/ST students can apply for the Post-Matric Scholarship at tnscbc.tn.gov.in for full course fee reimbursement. BC, MBC, and DNC students can apply via smpbc.tn.gov.in. Students in the top 20 percentile of their Class XII board with family income below INR 8 Lakhs can apply for the NSP Central Sector Scholarship at scholarships.gov.in from October. Nationalized banks offer education loans for MBBS, repayable after course completion.
Ques. What career options are available after MBBS from SMC Chennai?
Ans. MBBS graduates from SMMCHRI must complete the mandatory one-year compulsory rotatory internship before registering with the Tamil Nadu Medical Council. Most graduates appear for NEET-PG to pursue MD or MS specialisation. Others work as medical officers in government hospitals, join private practice, or serve in the Indian Armed Forces Medical Corps. The MBBS from SMC Chennai is NMC-approved and eligible for USMLE and PLAB international licensing examinations.