Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute Kanchipuram 2026-27: Admission, Courses, Fees, Cut off, Intake etc.

Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Kanchipuram, was established in 2006. The college is affiliated to the Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (Deemed University), Chettinad, and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The campus is spread across 30 acres of land. It offers undergraduate (MBBS) and postgraduate (MD/MS) courses and runs a 1180+ bedded hospital with modern facilities.

This article provides detailed information about Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Kanchipuram, including fees, courses offered, admissions process, cutoffs, etc.

College Summary

Before we complete the college review, let’s look at the essential details of Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Kanchipuram.

Name of Institute	Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute Kanchipuram
Popular Name	Chettinad Medical College, Chennai
Location	Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Year of Establishment	2006
Institute Type	Deemed
Courses Offered	MBBS, MD/MS
Exam	NEET UG, NEET PG
Affiliated to	Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (Deemed University) Chettinad
Approved by	National Medical Commission (NMC)
Counselling Conducting Authority	Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
Number of beds	1180+
Gender	Co-ed
Faculty count	253+
Campus size	30 acres
Hostel Facility	Yes (Male and Female)
Official Website	https://care.edu.in/
Category	Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu

Why Choose Chettinad Medical College, Chennai?

• Well-established deemed medical university in Tamil Nadu
• Modern infrastructure with advanced teaching facilities
• Experienced faculty with a strong focus on clinical training
• Large attached multi-specialty teaching hospital
• Good clinical exposure with steady patient inflow
• Strong emphasis on academics, skills, and research
• Recognized by the Medical Council of India for MBBS and postgraduate courses

Courses Offered

Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Kanchipuram, offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as mentioned below:

Course	Duration
MBBS	4.5 years +1 year Internship
MD/MS	3 Years

Intake Capacity

Here are the total seats provided to the students who want to pursue their MBBS/MD/MS studies at Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Kanchipuram.

Courses	Intake
MBBS	250
MD – Emergency Medicine	5
MD – Forensic Medicine	4
MD – Sports Medicine	2
MS – General Surgery	34
MD/MS – Obstetrics & Gynaecology	25
MD – Radio Diagnosis/Radiology	15
MS ENT	10
MD – Paediatrics	20
MD – Psychiatry	5
MD – General Medicine	31
MD – Anaesthesiology	19
MS – Orthopaedics	23
MD – Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy	8
MD/MS – Ophthalmology	10
MD – Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases / Pulmonary Medicine	10
MD – Pathology	11
MD/MS – Anatomy	2
MD – Pharmacology	4
MD – Bio-Chemistry	2
MD – Physiology	4
MD – Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine	8
MD – Microbiology	3

Admission 2026-27

​The admissions process for MBBS and MD/MS programs at Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Kanchipuram, requires candidates to follow this process:​

Particular	Description
Eligibility Criteria	UG: Candidates must pass 12th with PCB and English, scoring 50% marks and 40% for reserved categories. At least 17 years old by December 31 of the admission year. PG: Candidates must hold an MBBS degree with a minimum of 50% marks from an NMC-recognised medical college and must complete a one-year internship by March 31.
Entrance Exam	MBBS: NEET UG MD/MS: NEET PG
UG Counselling	After qualifying NEET-UG, register for the Central Government Counselling for Deemed Universities on the MCC website (mcc.nic.in).
PG Counselling	After qualifying NEET-PG, register for the Central Government Counselling for Deemed Universities on the MCC website.

Fee Structure

Below, we have mentioned the Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Kanchipuram, fee structure for MBBS and MD/MS programs.

MBBS Fees

Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Kanchipuram, MBBS fee structure is mentioned below.

Particular	Fees per annum	For NRI
Tuition Fees for General	₹ 27,00,000/-	$ 75,000

MD/MS Fees

Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Kanchipuram, MD/MS fees along with specialisation details are provided below.

Subject	Annual Tuition Fees	NRI (Tuition & Other) Fees for Entire Duration of Course
MD Anatomy	Rs. 3,00,000/-	–
MD Physiology	Rs. 3,00,000/-	–
MD Biochemistry	Rs. 3,00,000/-	–
MD Microbiology	Rs. 6,00,000/-	–
MD Pharmacology	Rs. 6,00,000/-	–
MD Pathology	Rs. 12,50,000/-	–
MD Community Medicine	Rs. 9,00,000/-	–
MD Forensic Medicine	Rs. 4,00,000/-	–
MD Anesthesiology	Rs. 33,00,000/-	–
MD Dermatology, Venerology and Leprosy	Rs. 48,00,000/-	2,70,000 USD (4 seats)
MD Emergency Medicine	Rs. 25,00,000/-	–
MD General Medicine	Rs. 38,00,000/-	2,50,000 USD (11 seats)
MS General Surgery	Rs. 36,00,000/-	–
MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology	Rs. 46,00,000/-	2,70,000 USD (7 seats)
MS Ophthalmology	Rs. 30,00,000/-	–
MS Orthopedics	Rs. 43,00,000/-	–
MS Otorhinolaryngology	Rs. 33,00,000/-	–
MD Paediatrics	Rs. 38,00,000/-	2,50,000 USD (7 seats)
MD Psychiatry	Rs. 33,00,000/-	–
MD Radio-diagnosis	Rs. 48,00,000/-	2,70,000 USD (8 seats)
MD Respiratory Medicine	Rs. 38,00,000/-	2,70,000 USD (2 seats)
MD Sports Medicine	Rs.25,00,000/	–

Hostel fees

Here is the Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Kanchipuram Hostel Fee.

Particular	Fees per annum
Hostel	2,10,000 to 4,20,000

Stipend

Here is the Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Kanchipuram stipend for the MD/MS course.

Years	Stipend
1st Year MD/MS	Rs. 48,000/-
2nd Year MD/MS	Rs. 49,000/-
3rd Year MD/MS	Rs. 50,000/-

MBBS Cut off

The table below presents the Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Kanchipuram, MBBS cut-off for admission, showing round-wise details.

NEET Round-wise Closing Rank (General-All-India)

Round	Cutoff 2023	Cutoff 2024	Cutoff 2025
R-1	1022411	825168	600008
R-2	1066553	629495	703700
R-3	947312	354338	768688
R-4	636055	416394	768688 (R3)
R-6 and Last Round	461804	416394 (R4)	768688 (R3)

MD/MS Cut off

This section details the cut-off scores for MD/MS programs at Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Kanchipuram, through counselling based on NEET PG results:

NEET PG Round 1 Closing Rank (General-All India)

Courses	2023	2024
MD in Anaesthesiology	– / –	91813
MD in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy	36390	31272
MD in General Medicine	– / –	39001
MD in Microbiology	93452	97888
MD in Paediatrics	– / –	49283
MD in Pathology	– / –	110322
MD in Pharmacology	– / –	119992
MD in Physiology	– / –	121574
MD in Psychiatry	– / –	73798
MD in Radio-diagnosis	35231	31571
MD in Community Medicine	112405	116227
MD in Respiratory Medicine	57106	59916
MD in Anatomy	– / –	129205
MD in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy	60803	63824
MS in Ophthalmology	– / –	62427
MS in ENT (Otorhinolaryngology)	– / –	81687
MS in General Surgery	– / –	80307
MS in Orthopaedics	– / –	84075
MD in Sports Medicine	– / –	76973
MD in Emergency and Critical Care	– / –	55911

NEET PG Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)

Courses	2023	2024
MD in Anaesthesiology	88351	78115
MD in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy	36306	28142
MD in General Medicine	38914	27261
MD in Microbiology	167134	131828
MD in Paediatrics	50350	44068
MD in Pathology	109126	100565
MD in Pharmacology	– / –	125058
MD in Physiology	187597	186531
MD in Psychiatry	96035	82468
MD in Radio-diagnosis	32574	28851
MD in Community Medicine	146150	124380
MD in Respiratory Medicine	54500	76353
MD in Anatomy	163192	195095
MS in Obstetrics and Gynaecology	33832	70831
MS in Ophthalmology	58114	55040
MS in ENT (Otorhinolaryngology)	91514	83824
MS in General Surgery	71899	73134
MS in Orthopaedics	93243	90341
MD in Sports Medicine	91631	96844
MD in Emergency and Critical Care	– / –	52096

Documents Required

Candidates allotted a seat at this College will be asked to report to complete the admission formalities with the following documents.

For UG Candidates

• Admit Card
• Scorecard or Rank Letter
• Class 10 certificate and mark sheet (for date of birth)
• Class 12 certificate and mark sheet
• ID proof (Aadhar/PAN Card/Driving License/Passport)
• Eight passport-size photographs
• Provisional Allotment Letter
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)

For PG Candidates

• Passport size Photographs, 8 copies
• MBBS Certificate.
• MBBS 3^rd Part II mark sheet.
• Medical Registration Certificate.
• Internship Completion Certificate.
• Photo identity proof in the form of a Certificate with an attested photo from the Head of the Institution last studied,/Copy of Passport/Aadhar Card/PAN Card/Driving License (Self-attested photocopy after verifying with the original documents).
• Copy of Birth Certificate for proof of age (if the date of birth is not given in the HSC mark sheet/ certificate).
• NEET PG Score Card
• Copy of Online Counselling Registration Certificate.
• Sponsorship Certificate from the State Govt. If applicable.

About College

• Deemed medical institution located in the Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu
• Part of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education
• Offers MBBS, postgraduate, and super-specialty medical courses
• Recognized by the Medical Council of India
• Attached tertiary care teaching hospital
• Known for structured academics and strong clinical exposure

Hostel Facilities

• Separate hostels for boys and girls within the campus
• Well-maintained rooms with essential furniture
• Mess facilities providing hygienic and regular meals
• Study-focused environment with common and reading rooms
• 24/7 water and electricity supply
• Wi-Fi and designated study areas are available
• Hostel wardens and staff ensure student safety

Other College Comparison with Similar Colleges

Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Kanchipuram, comparison with other similar colleges can be seen in the table below:

College	Tuition Fees	Cut-Off 2024 (Gen)	Annual Intakes	Number of Beds
Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Kanchipuram	27,00,000/-	First Round Closing Rank:825168 Last Round Closing Rank:416394	250	1180
Christian Medical College, Vellore	56,330/-	First Round Closing Rank:84 Last Round Closing Rank:84	100	3675
Bhaarath Medical College & Hospital, Chennai	27,50,000	First Round Closing Rank:1062838 Last Round Closing Rank:463509	250	300
Arunai Medical College, Tiruvannamalai	15,00,000/-	N/A	200	N/A
Melmaruvathur Medical College	15,00,000/-	First Round Closing Rank:3616 Last Round Closing Rank:3842	150	1000
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College And Hospital	5,40,000/-	First Round Closing Rank:2001 Last Round Closing Rank:2136	200	330

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Contact Details

Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Kanchipuram

Address: Chettinad Health City, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Kelambakkam, Chengalpattu District

Nearby Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu

• AIIMS Madurai
• Chengalpattu Govt Medical College
• Coimbatore Govt Medical College
• Dharmapuri Govt Medical College

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