Stanley Medical College (SMC), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, offers Master of Chirurgiae (M.Ch) super-specialty surgical programmes across 7 specializations: Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Neuro Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Surgical Gastroenterology, Urology, and Vascular Surgery. Each programme is a 3-year full-time super-specialty degree affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU) and recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Combined intake is 26 seats across all specializations (CVTS: 2, Neuro Surgery: 3, Paediatric Surgery: 2, Plastic Surgery: 6, Surgical Gastroenterology: 6, Urology: 5, Vascular Surgery: 2), filled via MCC AIQ and Tamil Nadu state quota NEET-SS counselling. Total fees are ₹1,80,000 for the 3-year programme across all M.Ch specializations, at government-regulated rates. Training takes place at Government Stanley Hospital, a 1,700+ bed tertiary referral centre in Chennai. Collegedunia ranks Stanley Medical College 50 in the 2026 India Medical Colleges list.
NEET-SS 2025 was held on December 26-27, 2025, and results were declared January 28, 2026. MCC Super Specialty Counselling for 2025-26 M.Ch seats was under way in February-March 2026. NEET-SS 2026 (for 2026-27 admission) details are yet to be announced; monitor the official NBE and MCC portals.
Key Points
- Government-regulated M.Ch fees of ₹1,80,000 for 3 years apply uniformly across all 7 M.Ch specializations at SMC, among the most affordable super-specialty surgical training options in India.
- M.Ch residents receive monthly government stipends: ₹52,447 (Year 1), ₹53,543 (Year 2), ₹54,636 (Year 3) across all specializations.
- Government Stanley Hospital (1,700+ beds) provides high-volume super-specialty surgical exposure; referrals from across Tamil Nadu ensure diverse case complexity in all M.Ch disciplines.
- SMC offers 7 distinct M.Ch specializations in one campus, enabling trainees to benefit from shared super-specialty academic activity across surgical disciplines.
- All 26 M.Ch seats are filled through NEET-SS merit via MCC AIQ and Tamil Nadu state quota; no management quota at this government institution.
SMC MCh Fees 2026
Fee Structure
| Course Name | Total Fees (3 Years) |
|---|
| M.Ch (Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery) | ₹1,80,000 |
| M.Ch (Neuro Surgery) | ₹1,80,000 |
| M.Ch (Paediatric Surgery) | ₹1,80,000 |
| M.Ch (Plastic Surgery) | ₹1,80,000 |
| M.Ch (Surgical Gastroenterology) | ₹1,80,000 |
| M.Ch (Urology) | ₹1,80,000 |
| M.Ch (Vascular Surgery) | ₹1,80,000 |
- Fees of ₹1,80,000 cover tuition (₹50,000/year) and special fee (₹10,000/year) for 3 years as per the Tamil Nadu Super Specialty (DM/M.Ch) Prospectus 2025-26 (tnmedicalselection.net).
- Additional one-time charges (library, caution deposit, university registration) may apply; verify with the college before admission.
- Fees is subject to change, Please verify with the official sources before taking admission.
SMC MCh Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| NEET-SS 2025 Exam | December 26-27, 2025 |
| NEET-SS 2025 Result | January 28, 2026 |
| MCC Super Specialty Counselling 2025-26 | February-March 2026 |
| M.Ch Joining (2025-26 batch) | March-April 2026 |
| NEET-SS 2026 | To be announced |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| NEET-SS 2025 | December 26-27, 2025 | January 28, 2026 |
- NEET-SS 2025 results were declared January 28, 2026. NEET-SS 2026 (for 2026-27 batch) notification has not been released; monitor the official NBE and MCC portals for updates.
- Tamil Nadu state quota and MCC AIQ seat distribution applies for all M.Ch specializations; confirm the seat matrix from mcc.nic.in and tnmedicalselection.net each cycle.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- MS (General Surgery) or specialty-equivalent MS as per NMC M.Ch guidelines for the target specialization.
- Postgraduate degree must be completed before the date of joining; valid medical council registration mandatory.
- Valid NEET-SS score; no upper age limit for super-specialty admission.
Admission Process
- Register for NEET-SS through the official NBE portal once the notification is released.
- Register for MCC Super Specialty counselling at mcc.nic.in for AIQ seats, or tnmedicalselection.net for Tamil Nadu state quota.
- Participate in online seat allocation rounds and download the provisional allotment letter.
- Report to Stanley Medical College with original documents: MS degree certificate, medical council registration, and NEET-SS scorecard.
SMC MCh Scholarships 2026
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships | ₹12,000/year | Top 20% in Class 12 Board; income below ₹8 lakh/year; scholarships.gov.in |
| SC/ST/OBC/Minority Post-Matric Scholarship | Variable | Government of India norms; income-based; scholarships.gov.in |
| Tamil Nadu Government Merit Scholarship | Variable | Merit-based; government college students; TN higher education dept |
| National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship | ₹12,000/year | Income below ₹3.5 lakh/year; merit in Class 8 exam; scholarships.gov.in |
| Education Loan (IBA Model Scheme) | Up to ₹20 lakh | Nationalised banks; no collateral up to ₹7.5 lakh |
- Apply for central scholarships via the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) after admission; deadlines typically fall in October-November each year.
- Tamil Nadu government merit scholarships are disbursed through the college; contact the scholarship office for eligibility and application procedures.
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