Stanley Medical College (SMC), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, offers Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) programmes across 7 specializations: Anaesthesia, Child Health, Clinical Pathology, Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, and Otorhinolaryngology. Each programme is a 2-year full-time postgraduate diploma affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU) and recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Fees are ₹40,000 for the 2-year programme across all PGD specializations, at government-regulated rates. PGD residents receive monthly stipends of ₹50,647-₹53,461 depending on year. Training takes place at Government Stanley Hospital, a 1,700+ bed tertiary referral centre in Chennai. Admission is through NEET-PG, with seats filled via MCC AIQ and Tamil Nadu state quota counselling. Collegedunia ranks Stanley Medical College 50 in the 2026 India Medical Colleges list.
NEET-PG 2025 was held on August 3, 2025. Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling 2025-26 has concluded. NEET-PG 2026 (for 2026-27 admission) is scheduled for August 30, 2026, with registration expected April-May 2026. MCC AIQ PG counselling for 2026-27 is expected October 2026; TN state quota counselling in November 2026.
Key Points
- Government-regulated fees of ₹40,000 for 2 years (₹20,000/year) apply uniformly across all 7 PGD specializations at SMC, among the most affordable PG medical training options in India.
- PGD residents at Tamil Nadu government medical colleges receive monthly stipends: ₹50,647 (Year 1) and ₹53,461 (Year 2), substantially covering living costs during training.
- Government Stanley Hospital (1,700+ beds) provides high-volume clinical exposure across all 7 PGD disciplines in a busy tertiary referral setting with diverse case mix.
- SMC’s PGD programme covers clinical and diagnostic disciplines, enabling MBBS graduates to build specialty skills before further academic or clinical career progression.
- All PGD seats are filled through NEET-PG merit via MCC AIQ and Tamil Nadu state quota counselling; no management quota at this government institution.
SMC PGD Fees 2026
Fee Structure
| Course Name | Total Fees (2 Years) |
|---|
| All PGD specializations (Anaesthesia, Child Health, Clinical Pathology, DVL, Obs and Gynae, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology) | ₹40,000 |
- Fees of ₹40,000 cover tuition (₹20,000/year) for 2 years as per the Tamil Nadu PG Medical (MD/MS/Diploma) fee structure 2025-26 (TN DME official notification).
- Additional one-time charges (library, caution deposit, university registration) may apply; verify with the college before admission.
- Government service bond obligations may apply to PG trainees as per Tamil Nadu government norms.
- Fees is subject to change, Please verify with the official sources before taking admission.
SMC PGD Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| NEET-PG 2025 Exam | August 3, 2025 |
| TN NEET PG Counselling 2025-26 | Concluded |
| NEET-PG 2026 Registration | April-May 2026 |
| NEET-PG 2026 Exam | August 30, 2026 |
| MCC AIQ PG Counselling 2026-27 | October 2026 |
| TN NEET PG Counselling 2026-27 | November 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| NEET-PG | April-May 2026 | August 30, 2026 | October 2026 |
- NEET-PG 2025 was held on August 3, 2025; TN NEET PG Counselling 2025-26 has concluded. NEET-PG 2026 is scheduled for August 30, 2026.
- Tamil Nadu state quota (85%) and MCC AIQ (15%) seat distribution applies; confirm from mcc.nic.in and tnmedicalselection.net each cycle.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised medical college with valid medical council registration.
- Completed 1-year compulsory rotating internship on or before the date of joining.
- Valid NEET-PG score; no upper age limit for PG medical admission.
Admission Process
- Register for NEET-PG through the official NTA portal once the notification is released.
- Register for MCC NEET-PG AIQ counselling at mcc.nic.in for AIQ seats (15%).
- Tamil Nadu state quota candidates register through tnmedicalselection.net.
- Participate in online seat allocation rounds and download the provisional allotment letter.
- Report to Stanley Medical College with original documents: MBBS degree, internship certificate, medical council registration, and NEET-PG scorecard.
SMC PGD 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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