Is NEET UG mandatory for all programmes at CMC Vellore?

NEET UG is mandatory for MBBS, BPT, BOT, and BSc Nursing at the Chittoor campus. BSc Nursing at the Vellore campus uses CMCs own two-step entrance and does not require NEET UG. Other allied health science programmes use CMCs own Step 1 CBT and Step 2 interview. Always confirm the specific requirement at admissions.cmcvellore.ac.in for the programme you are applying to.

Does the CMC Vellore service bond apply to open category MBBS students?

Yes. The 2-year service obligation is mandatory for all admitted students at CMC Vellore without exception. Open category MBBS students admitted through Tamil Nadu DME state counselling must serve at CMC Vellore or a designated network unit. This is not specific to Minority Network seats. It is a condition of admission for every programme and every category.

What is the Minority Network category and who can apply?

The Minority Network category has 38 MBBS management seats for Christian candidates. Applicants must hold a recommendation from a CMC Vellore-approved church or Christian mission organisation. Selection within the category is based solely on NEET UG rank. A 2-year service posting to a remote mission hospital is mandatory for all Minority Network admits. No capitation fee is charged.

What NEET score is needed for CMC Vellore open category MBBS?

CMC Vellore has only 2 open management quota MBBS seats, making competition very high. Candidates typically need above 650 marks in NEET UG to secure one of these 2 seats based on past year trends. For government quota seats (50 seats via Tamil Nadu DME), the effective cutoff is lower and depends on Tamil Nadu state counselling ranks and applicable reservation categories.

What is the annual fee for MBBS at CMC Vellore?

The annual tuition fee is INR 3,000. A one-time college fee of INR 18,000 and a one-time university fee of INR 14,985 are charged at admission. Annual institutional charges are INR 48,345. The total cost of the 4.5-year academic phase is among the lowest of any private deemed medical college in India. Hostel and mess charges are additional. Visit admissions.cmcvellore.ac.in for the current official fee schedule.

How many MBBS seats does CMC Vellore have and how are they distributed?

CMC Vellore has 100 MBBS seats per year. Of these, 50 go through Tamil Nadu DME state counselling. The remaining 50 management seats include 2 Open (All India, no church recommendation required), 38 Minority Network (Christian candidates with CMC-approved church recommendation), and 10 CMC Staff quota seats. All 100 seats require a qualifying NEET UG score.

Can students from outside Tamil Nadu apply for CMC Vellore MBBS?

Yes. Candidates from any state can apply. The 50 government quota seats go through Tamil Nadu DME counselling, which processes candidates from other states subject to Tamil Nadus quota rules. The 2 All India Open management seats are open to all eligible candidates across India. Minority Network and Staff quota seats are also open to candidates from any state who meet the category requirements.

How is DM or MCh admission handled at CMC Vellore?

CMC Vellore is a deemed private university. Under central government rules, MCC conducts counselling for 100% of DM, MCh, and DrNB-SS superspeciality seats at all deemed universities including CMC Vellore. Candidates cannot be admitted through a college-level process for these programmes. Register with MCC at mcc.nic.in after the NEET SS result and fill CMC Vellore as a choice.

Does CMC Vellore offer direct admission or a donation-based management seat?

No. CMC Vellore does not offer donation-based or capitation-fee admission under any category. The 2 open management seats and 38 Minority Network seats are all NEET-merit-based. The college officially states that no agents are authorised and no donation is accepted. Any approach claiming to offer a direct seat at CMC Vellore is fraudulent.

What is the selection process for BSc Nursing at the Vellore campus?

BSc Nursing at the Vellore campus uses a two-step process run by CMC. Step 1 is a computer-based test with 180 PCB multiple choice questions and a 120-question aptitude section, held on May 21, 2026. Step 1 shortlisted candidates attend Step 2 at CMC Vellore on July 6 to 8, 2026. Step 2 includes a personal interview and skill assessment. Minority Network candidates additionally take a Bible Knowledge written test at Step 2. Only unmarried women are eligible.

CMC Vellore BOT : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

CMC Vellore BOT Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (4 years)	INR 2,400
Annual Institutional Charges (4 years)	INR 97,800
University Fee (4 years)	INR 43,800
One-Time Establishment Fee (first year)	INR 1,550
Hostel Charges (optional)	INR 8,000 deposit + INR 18,000 per year rent + INR 6,000 per month mess
Total Fees (4-year course)	INR 1,45,550

Total Fees exclude optional hostel and mess charges.

Fees are as per CMC Vellore Prospectus 2025-26 and subject to revision.

The one-time establishment fee of INR 1,550 is charged only in the first year.

CMC Vellore BOT Admission 2026

Event	Date
NEET-UG Registration Closed	8 March 2026
CMC Application Deadline	30 March 2026
NEET-UG Admit Card Released	14 June 2026
NEET-UG Examination	21 June 2026
NEET-UG Result	20 July 2026 (Tentative)
CMC Selection and Counselling	August 2026 (Tentative)
Class Commencement	September 2026 (Tentative)

BOT admission in 2026 is based on NEET-UG merit as per NCAHP notification dated 9 January 2026.

CMC Vellore may also conduct its own entrance test if NEET is not implemented for this cycle.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognised board

Must have appeared for NEET-UG 2026 as per NCAHP 2026 regulatory requirement

Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in qualifying examination

Age between 17 and 40 years as on the date of admission

Admission Process

Submit online application at admissions.cmcvellore.ac.in before 30 March 2026

NEET-UG result released by NTA serves as the merit basis for BOT admission

CMC Vellore counselling and seat allocation based on NEET rank and category

Medical fitness assessment by CMC Vellore Medical Board before final admission

Fee payment and original document submission to confirm seat

✓ Opt for this if

You are interested in rehabilitation for physical, psychological, and social challenges
You have appeared for NEET-UG 2026 and meet the merit cut-off
You plan to specialise post-graduation in Neurology, Paediatrics, or Mental Health OT
You want to work in diverse settings: hospitals, schools, clinics, or geriatric homes

✗ Skip if

You have not appeared for NEET-UG 2026 as it is now mandatory for BOT admission
You need a shorter programme as BOT is 4 years plus 6 months internship
You prefer surgical or acute care clinical roles over rehabilitation-focused work

CMC Vellore BOT Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
CMC Vellore Need-Based Financial Aid	Partial to full fee waiver	Economic need. Apply after admission through the CMC registrar
Minority Network Scholarship	Subsidised fees	Christian students sponsored by CMC Vellore minority network organisations
Tamil Nadu Government SC/ST Scholarship	As per state norms	SC/ST students domiciled in Tamil Nadu
Central Government Post-Matric Scholarship	As per central norms	OBC/EWS/minority students meeting income criteria

Scholarship details are available from the CMC registrar’s office after admission.

CMC’s heavily subsidised fees make BOT one of the most affordable OT programmes in India.

CMC Vellore BOT FAQs

Ques. Is NEET mandatory for BOT admission at CMC Vellore in 2026?

Ans. Yes. As per the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions notification dated 9 January 2026 and Tamil Nadu State Allied and Healthcare Council notification dated 3 December 2025, admission to BOT is based on NEET-UG merit and marks. CMC Vellore advises candidates to appear for NEET-UG 2026. CMC may also conduct its own entrance test in case NEET is not implemented for this cycle.

Ques. What does an Occupational Therapist do and where can BOT graduates from CMC Vellore work?

Ans. Occupational Therapists help individuals overcome physical, psychological, and social challenges to perform meaningful daily activities. BOT graduates from CMC Vellore can work in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, special and mainstream schools, private OT clinics, geriatric homes, and industry settings. Post-graduation specialisations in Neurology OT, Paediatrics OT, and Mental Health OT are available at CMC Vellore and other institutions.

Ques. How long is the BOT programme at CMC Vellore and what does it cover?

Ans. The BOT programme is 4 years of academic training, followed by a 6-month internship. Year 1 covers basic sciences including Anatomy, Physiology, and OT fundamentals. Year 2 addresses conditions causing dysfunction and assessment methods. Year 3 covers neurological, psychiatric, and paediatric OT. Year 4 focuses on rehabilitation, research, and administration. Internship integrates all learning into independent clinical practice.

Ques. What are the total fees for BOT at CMC Vellore?

Ans. The total course fees for the 4-year BOT programme are INR 1,45,550, as per the CMC Vellore Prospectus 2025-26. This includes tuition, annual institutional charges, and university fees over 4 years plus a one-time establishment fee of INR 1,550 in the first year. Hostel charges are optional and billed separately. CMC’s fees are heavily subsidised and among the lowest for an OT programme in India.

Ques. Can BOT graduates from CMC Vellore pursue higher studies?

Ans. Yes. BOT graduates can pursue Master of Occupational Therapy with specialisations in Neurology, Paediatrics, or Mental Health OT. CMC Vellore itself offers an advanced MOT programme. Graduates can also pursue PhD programmes in OT-related research at national and international universities. The CMC Vellore brand is well-regarded in rehabilitation medicine and opens postgraduate pathways both in India and abroad.

CMC Vellore BOT : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility