Coimbatore Medical College (CMC), Coimbatore is a government medical college affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai, offering a 3-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme across 16 specialisations. Admission is through NEET PG merit, with 50% of seats filled through MCC all-India quota (AIQ) and 50% through Tamil Nadu state quota counselling. All 16 MD specialisations carry the same government-regulated fee of ₹1,71,750 for the 3-year programme. PG residents receive a monthly government stipend ranging from ₹52,447 in Year 1 to ₹54,636 in Year 3, making CMC Coimbatore one of the most cost-effective MD programmes in the country.
CMC Coimbatore MD admissions for the 2026-27 session are based on NEET PG 2026 results (exam: August 30, 2026). MCC AIQ and Tamil Nadu state quota counselling are expected in October-November 2026, with classes commencing in November-December 2026.
Key Points
- 16 MD specialisations at a government institution with a uniform fee of ₹1,71,750 for the full 3-year programme; monthly resident stipend (₹52,447 to ₹54,636) significantly offsets this cost.
- Admission through NEET PG merit: 50% AIQ via MCC counselling (open to candidates from all states) and 50% Tamil Nadu state quota via state health department counselling.
- Affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai; NMC-recognised; MD degree valid for NEET SS (DM/MCh) and government specialist service.
- NMC-mandated thesis, ward rounds, and continuous clinical postings across all specialisations; no separate institutional entrance test.
- Government medical college with no management or NRI quota; all seats filled through merit-based centralised counselling.
CMC Coimbatore MD Fees 2026
Fee Structure
| Specialisations | Total Fees (3 Years) |
| Anaesthesia, Biochemistry, DVL, Emergency Medicine, Forensic Medicine, General Medicine, Microbiology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry, Radiodiagnosis, Respiratory Medicine, Tuberculosis & Respiratory Medicine | ₹1,71,750 |
- Total includes annual tuition of ₹40,000/year, annual special fee of ₹10,000/year, library fee of ₹1,000, refundable caution deposit of ₹2,000, and a one-time university registration charge of ₹18,750.
- All PG residents receive a government stipend (₹52,447/month in Year 1; ₹53,543 in Year 2; ₹54,636 in Year 3) in addition to the above fee structure.
- Fees is subject to change, Please verify with the official sources before taking admission.
CMC Coimbatore MD Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| NEET PG Registration | April 7 to May 7, 2026 |
| NEET PG Exam | August 30, 2026 |
| NEET PG Result | October 2026 |
| MCC PG AIQ Counselling | October 2026 |
| Tamil Nadu State PG Quota Counselling | October to November 2026 |
| Reporting and Classes Commence | November to December 2026 |
- MCC counselling is conducted at mcc.nic.in; Tamil Nadu state quota counselling is conducted by the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University and state health department.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised medical college; completion of one-year compulsory rotating internship by the joining date.
- Valid NEET PG score meeting the NMC qualifying percentile; registration with the Medical Council of India or a state medical council.
- No upper age limit; eligibility for the relevant specialisation as per NMC guidelines.
Admission Process
- Register for NEET PG through the NBE portal and appear for the exam on August 30, 2026.
- After results, register for MCC PG AIQ counselling at mcc.nic.in (for 50% AIQ seats).
- Tamil Nadu state quota candidates register through the state health department or Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University portal.
- Participate in online seat allocation and download the allotment letter.
- Report to CMC Coimbatore with MBBS degree certificate, internship completion certificate, NEET PG scorecard, and medical council registration.
- Complete enrolment formalities and pay the prescribed fees to confirm the seat.
CMC Coimbatore MD Scholarships 2026
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
| Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships | ₹12,000/year | Top 20% in Class 12; family income below ₹8 lakh/year |
| SC/ST/OBC Post-Matric Scholarship | Variable | As per Government of India norms; income-based eligibility |
| Tamil Nadu Government Merit Scholarship | Variable | Merit-based; applicable to government medical college students |
| Education Loan (IBA Model) | Up to ₹20 lakhs | Available from nationalised banks; no collateral up to ₹7.5 lakhs |
- Scholarship applications are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) by the prescribed deadline each academic year.
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