Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
at Velammal Medical College And Hospital Research Institute [VMCHRI]
Accepted entrance exams
About Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
Velammal Medical College Hospital and Research Institute (VMCRI), Madurai, is a private medical college affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, offering MBBS with an annual intake of 150 seats. Admission is through NEET-UG, with management quota tuition at INR 13.50 Lakhs per year and government quota at INR 4.40 Lakhs per year. The college is NMC-approved and operates a 2,168-bed teaching hospital in Madurai.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).
VMCRI MBBS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee - Government Quota (per year) | INR 4,40,000 |
| Tuition Fee - Management Quota (per year) | INR 13,50,000 |
| Tuition Fee - NRI Quota (per year) | INR 24,50,000 |
| Hostel Fee (per year) | INR 1,50,000 |
| Mess Charges (per year) | INR 90,000 |
| Caution Deposit (one-time, refundable) | INR 50,000 |
| Total Fees - Management Quota (4.5 years) | INR 60,75,000 |
- Government quota total for 4.5 years is INR 19,80,000 as per Tamil Nadu FRC-approved fee structure.
- Hostel and mess charges are separate from tuition and applicable to students opting for on-campus accommodation.
- Caution deposit of INR 50,000 is refundable upon successful completion of the MBBS program.
VMCRI MBBS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG Registration Opened | February 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Registration Closed | March 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Admit Card Released | June 14, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Examination | June 21, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Answer Key Released | July 6, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Result Declared | July 16, 2026 |
| TN State Counselling Registration Closing | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | October 2026 (Tentative) |
- All India Quota seats at VMCRI are filled through MCC counselling on mcc.nic.in.
- State quota seats are allotted through Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee at tnmedicalselection.net.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with minimum 50% aggregate from a recognized board
- Qualified in NEET-UG with minimum 50th percentile score for the unreserved category
- Minimum age of 17 years as on or before December 31 of the admission year
- Tamil Nadu domicile proof required for state quota seats at VMCRI
Admission Process
- Qualify NEET-UG and secure a valid score for MBBS admission
- Register for Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee counselling at tnmedicalselection.net
- For All India Quota seats, register on the MCC portal (mcc.nic.in)
- Fill college preferences and lock choices during the counselling choice-filling window
- Accept seat allotment and pay the counselling registration fee online
- Report to VMCRI Madurai with all original documents and complete enrollment within the stipulated date
✓ Opt for this if
- Seeking MBBS training in a large-bed teaching hospital in Tamil Nadu
- Prefer a private medical college in Madurai with NMC approval
- Open to management quota MBBS through TN state counselling
- Plan to build a clinical career in South India after graduation
✗ Skip if
- Seeking government medical colleges with significantly lower management quota fees
- Prefer MBBS colleges in Chennai for better residency and PG access
- Need a college with a strong established research and PG program heritage
VMCRI MBBS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu Post-Matric Scholarship | Tuition fee support as per state norms | SC/ST/BC/MBC students domiciled in Tamil Nadu pursuing MBBS |
| NSP Central Sector Scholarship | INR 20,000 per annum | Merit students in professional programs from non-creamy layer families |
| VMCRI Merit Scholarship | Fee concession at admission | Top NEET-UG rankers at the time of VMCRI admission |
- Tamil Nadu Post-Matric Scholarship applications are submitted through the state welfare department portals.
- NSP scholarship details and application portal can be accessed at scholarships.gov.in.
As mentioned, Velammal Medical College And Hospital Research Institute Madurai offers admission to MBBS program based on Tamil-Nadu-NEET-Counselling rank. Velammal Medical College And Hospital Research Institute Madurai Tamil-Nadu-NEET-Counselling Cutoff 2025 rank is 12211 for the SC category. Further, Tamil-Nadu-NEET-Counselling cutoff rank is 18728 for ST , 4174 for BC , 4127 for BCM and 5150 for MBC category. Check Velammal Medical College And Hospital Research Institute Madurai Cutoff
Velammal Medical College And Hospital Research Institute Madurai MBBS Cutoff Year-wise Trends
The section below shows year-wise trends in Velammal Medical College And Hospital Research Institute Madurai MBBS Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the Velammal Medical College And Hospital Research Institute Madurai MBBS program in 2025 was closed at the 18728 rank , whereas in 2024, the closing rank was 16815 across all categories.
| Catgories | Cutoff rank 2025 | Cutoff rank 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 11308 | 11125 |
| ST | 15975 | 15406 |
| BC | 3653 | 3506 |
| BCM | 4127 | 4075 |
| MBC | 4770 | 4963 |
| SCA | 17223 | 16509 |
According to an external review site Ranking 2025, Velammal Medical College And Hospital Research Institute Madurai ranks 632 out of 632 colleges in India and 65th in state Tamil Nadu for its MBBS program.
Read more on Velammal Medical College And Hospital Research Institute Madurai Rankings here
VMCRI MBBS FAQs
Ques. Does Velammal Medical College participate in MCC All India Quota counselling for MBBS?
Ans. Yes, Velammal Medical College Hospital and Research Institute participates in the MCC All India Quota (AIQ) counselling for MBBS. 15% of the total 150 MBBS seats at VMCRI are reserved under the AIQ and are filled through the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) at mcc.nic.in. The remaining 85% of seats are allotted through Tamil Nadu state-level counselling conducted by the Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee.
Ques. What is the NEET-UG cutoff for MBBS at Velammal Medical College Madurai?
Ans. The NEET-UG cutoff for MBBS at Velammal Medical College varies each year based on the number of applicants, seat availability, and NEET-UG score distribution. For the government quota, cutoffs under the general category have been reported around 530 marks and above in recent years. Management quota cutoffs are generally lower. Official round-wise cutoffs are published by the Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee after each counselling round.
Ques. What clinical facilities does Velammal Medical College hospital offer for MBBS training?
Ans. Velammal Medical College Hospital and Research Institute operates a 2,168-bed teaching hospital in Madurai with over 840 outpatient consultations handled daily. The hospital provides MBBS students with clinical exposure across departments including general medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics, and allied specialties. The large patient load ensures significant hands-on training for undergraduate medical students during their clinical years.
Ques. Is hostel accommodation available at Velammal Medical College for MBBS students?
Ans. Yes, Velammal Medical College Madurai provides on-campus hostel accommodation for MBBS students. Annual hostel charges are INR 1,50,000 and mess charges are INR 90,000 per year. These are billed separately from the tuition fee. Students are advised to confirm current hostel availability and charges with the VMCRI admissions office at the time of enrollment as these may be revised annually.
Ques. What are the bond conditions for MBBS admission at Velammal Medical College?
Ans. Students admitted to the MBBS program at Velammal Medical College are required to sign a bond at the time of admission. As per the bond conditions, the full course fee becomes payable if a student discontinues the MBBS program midway. Candidates should review the bond terms carefully before confirming their admission, as conditions may be revised by the institution for each academic batch.
Ques. Does Velammal Medical College accept NRI category applications for MBBS?
Ans. Yes, Velammal Medical College Madurai accepts NRI category applications for MBBS. Around 23 seats are reserved under the NRI quota, with annual tuition at INR 24,50,000. NRI category admissions are conducted through Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee counselling. NRI candidates must provide valid proof of NRI status including parent or sponsor passport, employment certificate, and proof of overseas residence at the time of document verification.