8th August 2023

CHRISTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE

VELLORE - 632002, Tamil Nadu

BULLETIN

MEDICAL SUPER SPECIALTY

ADMISSIONS 2023

Phone: +91 (416) 2284255; 5214255 Website: http://admissions.cmcvellore.ac.in

Fax : +91 (416) 2262788 Email: registrar@cmcvellore.ac.in

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 All courses and admissions to our College are subject to applicable regulations by University /
Government / National Medical Commission.

No fee or donation or any other payments are accepted in lieu of admissions, other than what has
been prescribed in the prospectus. The prospectus can be downloaded free from our website at
http://www.cmch-vellore.edu/

The General Public are therefore CAUTIONED not to be lured by any person / persons offering
admission to any of the courses conducted by CMC.
Should any prospective candidate be approached by any person / persons, this may immediately be
reported to the law enforcement agencies for suitable action and also brought to the notice of the
College at the following address:

The Registrar, Christian Medical College,

Vellore – 632 002, Tamil Nadu, India.
Phone: (0416) 228 4255 / 228 4495
Fax : (0416) 2262788
Email: registrar@cmcvellore.ac.in Website: http://admissions.cmcvellore.ac.in

Regular working hours: Monday to Friday: 8.00 am to 5 pm

Saturday: 8.00 am to 12 noon

PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ADMIT STUDENTS THROUGH AGENTS OR AGENCIES

The college will not be responsible for any candidates or parents dealing with such person /
persons.

Important Information: “All processes related to admissions for the Super Specialty courses are subject
to the orders that may be passed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court relating to NEET, Common Counseling
or any other statutory enactments passed by the Central or State Government.
Kindly visit the website http://admissions.cmcvellore.ac.in for regular updates.”

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 MEDICAL SUPER SPECIALTY ADMISSIONS 2023

This bulletin may be downloaded free from our website http://admissions.cmcvellore.ac.in

It provides essential details to candidates seeking admission to the various Medical Super Specialty
courses for the academic session 2023.

O n l y c a n d i d a t e s w h o h a v e q u a l i f i e d i n t h e NEET-SS 2023 are eligible for admission.

All courses and admissions to our College are subject to applicable regulations by University /
Government / National Medical Commission / Court.
All candidates have to apply through the Common Counseling process of the DGHS, Government of
India.
All candidates must be aware of the objectives of the Christian Medical College Vellore which is “the
establishment, maintenance and development of a Christian Medical College and Hospitals in India, where
women and men shall receive an education of the highest grade in the art and science of medicine and of
nursing, or in one or other of the related professions, to equip them in the spirit of Christ for service in the
relief of suffering and the promotion of health”.

The aforesaid object is based on the religious percept of “Heal the Sick”, Matthew 10.8.

Candidates held to be eligible based on the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for admission to Super
Specialty Courses conducted by National Board of Examinations under the auspices of the National Medical
Commission for the academic session 2023 (NEET-SS 2023), are eligible for admission to the courses.

All DM / MCh candidates will have a service obligation of 2 years, except for MCh Plastic Surgery, MCh
Cardiothoracic Surgery and Paediatric Surgery which will have a service obligation of 1 year. The service
obligation will be at CMC Vellore or one of its associated mission hospitals located in different parts of
the country, after completion of the course.

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 Table 1. POSTGRADUATE TRAINING PROGRAMME – SUPER SPECIALTIES
All admissions are subject to NMC Approval

Duration
No Course Name No. of Seats*
(years)
1 DM Cardiology 3 6
2 DM Clinical Haematology 3 8
3 DM Critical Care Medicine 3 5
4 DM Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology 3 4
5 DM Endocrinology 3 5
6 DM Hepatology 3 4
7 DM Infectious Disease 3 2
8 DM Medical Gastroenterology 3 8
9 DM Medical Oncology 3 5
10 DM Neonatology 3 4
11 DM Nephrology 3 6
12 DM Neurology 3 4
13 DM Paediatric Neurology 3 2
14 DM Virology 3 2
15 DM Pulmonary Medicine 3 2
16 DM Neuro Anaesthesia 3 2
17 DM Interventional Radiology 3 2
18 MCh Cardiothoracic Surgery 3 4
19 MCh Endocrine Surgery 3 2
20 MCh Gynaecological Oncology 3 3
21 MCh Hand Surgery 3 3
22 MCh Head & Neck Surgery 3 1
23 MCh Hepato-Pancreato- Biliary surgery 3 2
24 MCh Neurosurgery 3 3
25 MCh Paediatric Orthopaedics 3 2
26 MCh Paediatric Surgery 3 4
27 MCh Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 3 4
28 MCh Reproductive Medicine & Surgery 3 3
29 MCh Urology 3 5
30 MCh Vascular Surgery 3 2

* Subject to change as per University / NMC regulations

NOTE: ALL POST GRADUATE COURSES IN THIS INSTITUTION ARE FULL-TIME IN-SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAMMES
AND MEDICAL PRACTICE OR ANY OTHER EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE THE INSTITUTION IS STRICTLY NOT
PERMITTED.

“It is advisable that, in the interests of candidates who do not have adequate clinical training during or following their
MD/MS/DNB training programme, they may be required to spend an additional 6 months or more in training.”

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2. THE ADMISSION PROCESS

The selection of all candidates for Super Specialty courses for the academic year 2023-24 will be through
the Common Counselling process of the DGHS, Government of India. Only candidates allotted to CMC,
Vellore during the various rounds of the online common counselling process by the DGHS for the SS seats
2023, will be admitted.

At the time of admission a Medical check-up will be conducted for all selected candidates. The admission
will be subject to medical clearance. Treatment for pre-existing illnesses will not be covered by the
Institution.

The candidate will be required to sign a legal agreement with the medical college at the time of admission
regarding the service obligation, reimbursement of training cost and penalty for discontinuing the course.

Candidates, who have passed any qualifying exam, other than from the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical
University, shall obtain an Eligibility Certificate from the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University and submit
it to CMC, Vellore.

The following certificates should be submitted in original at the time of registration for admission:

1. MBBS Degree certificate in original issued by the University.

2. MBBS Course and conduct certificate in original issued by the Principal/Dean.
3. Certificate of completion of Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship (CRRI) training in
original issued by the Principal / Dean.
4. MD/MS/ Degree or DNB certificate or Provisional pass certificate in original issued by
the University or Board.
5. MD/MS/DNB course and conduct certificate in original issued by the Principal/Dean/Head
of Institution.
6. Migration Certificate in original to be obtained from their respective University.
7. Eligibility Certificate obtained from the Registrar, The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical
University, Chennai for graduates of Universities other than Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical
University and those who have done DNB as their qualifying exam.
Please note that a Migration certificate from the respective University is needed for obtaining
the Eligibility certificate. A “No Objection Certificate” / “Migration Certificate” from the
National Board of Examinations will be required in order to obtain the aforesaid certificate
for DNB candidates.*
8. Transfer certificate from previous course in original issued by the Principal / Dean of College
where broad specialty degree was done.
9. Tamil Nadu Medical Council Registration Certificate for MBBS and additional qualification.
Please note that a ‘No objection certificate’ from the concerned medical council will be required
in order to obtain the Tamil Nadu Medical Council Registration *.
10. Original and attested clear photocopy of date of birth certificate (SSLC/H.Sc. Marksheet).
11. Service obligation completion certificate in original in the case of former Minority Network
category students, giving full details of date of commencement and completion of service
obligation.
12. Four passport size colour photographs for issue of identity card and for University registration.
13. A CD which contains the following files: (i) A passport size colour photograph in JPEG format

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 and (ii) a scanned copy of the candidate’s signature. Both the files and the CD cover should be
labelled with the name of the candidate and the course. The image file size should not exceed
100 KB.
14. Foreign nationals must submit a no objection certificate (to undergo the course) issued
by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
15. Proof of identity (Passport /Voter ID /Driving License) – Please bring all 3 if available.
16. PAN Card.
17. Form 16 (if available).
In addition to the originals, three copies of all the above certificates are required at the
time of admission.
*Kindly note that if there is any previous incomplete service obligation with any of the State Medical
Health Services, which could result in the candidate being unable to obtain a ‘Migration Certificate’
or ‘No objection Certificate’, then it could lead to the candidate being ineligible for an ‘Eligibility
Certificate’ from the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University or obtaining registration with the
Tamil Nadu Medical Council.

3. FEES
All Candidates should pay the following fees at the time of registration (inclusive of all 3 years of training):

COLLEGE FEE STRUCTURE*

Fee (in
Rupees)
Tuition fee 1,500
One time establishment fee 30,000
Others 19,600
* Taxes as applicable

UNIVERSITY FEE STRUCTURE**

Fee (in
Rupees)
University fee 1,60,126
{Including GST (18%)}

** Subject to change according to the University regulations.

TOTAL FEES (in Rupees) 2,11,226

(College fee + University fee)

4. STIPEND

Year of study Stipend per month

1st year Rs.65,080/-
2nd year Rs.68,350/-
3rd year Rs.71,765/-

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5. WITHDRAWALS

The rules of the Common counselling process by the DGHS will be strictly followed. Candidates who are
allotted seats and join the course will be expected to complete the whole training period. Those who
withdraw from the course thereafter will not be selected for any training course or staff appointment
subsequently in this institution. Discontinuation of the course after joining, resulting in lapse of the seat, will
result in a penalty of Rs.35 lakhs including GST.

6. SERVICE OBLIGATION

CMC affirms its commitment to the promotion of health and wholeness in individuals and communities and its
special concern for the disabled, disadvantaged, marginalized and vulnerable. CMC therefore requires that all
Super Specialty candidates provide an undertaking / bond to serve in rural and needy areas of the country.
Education at CMC Vellore is highly subsidized and it is for this reason that the tuition fee is as low as Rs.500/-
per year and all DM / MCh candidates have a service obligation of 2 years, except for MCh Plastic Surgery,
MCh Cardiothoracic Surgery and MCh Paediatric Surgery which will have a service obligation of 1 year.

The service obligation will be at CMC Vellore or one of its associated mission hospitals located in different
parts of the country, after completion of the course.

Candidates who do not fulfill the service obligation will not be eligible for admission to further
postgraduate studies or for appointment as staff of CMC, Vellore. They will not be given any certificates other
than those statutorily mandated by the University and respective Professional Council / Regulatory Body.

The Principal is authorized to withhold transcripts and other non-statutory certificates issued by the College
until the service obligations are fulfilled.

For non-fulfillment of service obligation, the candidate shall be liable to reimburse the Institution the training
cost of Rs.1.5 crores including GST, which is calculated based on actual of the stipend, cost of training,
boarding provided, health care costs and service obligation per annum.

7. SOME FACILITIES AVAILABLE FOR TRAINEES:

Medical Records Department: In clinical areas, special emphasis is given to medical record keeping. There
is a well-organized Medical Record Library in the institution as well as a departmental record system.
Facilities are provided in these areas for trainees to conduct retrospective case studies from records.

Research activity of each Department: The Christian Medical College supports an active medical research
programme. To broaden this experience, the trainees are encouraged to participate in research activities. A
Research Methodology course will be conducted for all newly selected higher specialty students. Attendance
for this is mandatory. Failure to do so will result in the candidates forfeiting the privilege of obtaining research
grants from the CMC Research Committee.

Accommodation: Partly furnished accommodation will be provided for all trainees depending on
availability. Candidates are required to vacate their accommodation within 2 weeks of finishing their course.
Car parking facility is not available.

Recreation: Facilities for tennis, badminton, basketball, volleyball and table tennis are available

Staff Student Health Clinic: The medical needs of the students and staff of the Christian Medical College
are met through the clinic provided for this purpose.

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Hepatitis B Vaccination is mandatory for all students. The selected candidates should contact the Staff
Student Health Service within one week of joining the course. The candidates have to pay for Vaccination (3
doses and 1 booster dose). Failure to take the Vaccination will make the candidate ineligible for free
immunoglobulin in the event of accidental exposure of Hepatitis-B. If the candidate has already been
vaccinated elsewhere the serum antibody titres should be confirmed through the Staff Student Health Service.
The candidates have to pay for this test.