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	35
MS – Obstetrics & Gynaecology	25
MD – Radio Diagnosis/Radiology	15
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	15
MD/MS – Anatomy	2
MD – Pharmacology	4
MD – Bio-Chemistry	2
MD – Physiology	4
MD – Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine	12
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.

Course	Tuition Fee (per year)	NRI Tuition Fee
M.D. Anatomy	₹ 3,00,000/-	–
M.D. Physiology	₹ 3,00,000/-	–
M.D. Biochemistry	₹ 3,00,000/-	–
M.D. Microbiology	₹ 6,00,000/-	–
M.D. Pharmacology	₹ 6,00,000/-	–
M.D. Pathology	₹ 12,50,000/-	–
M.D. Community Medicine	₹ 9,00,000/-	–
M.D. Forensic Medicine and Toxicology	₹ 4,00,000/-	–
M.D. Anesthesiology	₹ 33,00,000/-	–
M.D. Dermatology, Venerology and Leprosy	₹ 48,00,000/-	2,70,000 USD (4 seats)**
M.D. Emergency Medicine	₹ 25,00,000/-	–
M.D. General Medicine	₹ 38,00,000/-	2,50,000 USD (11 seats)**
M.S. General Surgery	₹ 36,00,000/-	–
M.D. Obstetrics & Gynaecology	₹ 46,00,000/-	2,70,000 USD (7 seats)**
M.S. Ophthalmology	₹ 30,00,000/-	–
M.S. Orthopedics	₹ 43,00,000/-	–
M.S. Otorhinolaryngology	₹ 33,00,000/-	–
M.D. Paediatrics	₹ 38,00,000/-	2,50,000 USD (7 seats)**
M.D. Psychiatry	₹ 33,00,000/-	–
M.D. Radio-diagnosis	₹ 48,00,000/-	2,70,000 USD (8 seats)**
M.D. Respiratory Medicine	₹ 38,00,000/-	2,70,000 USD (2 seats)**
M.S. Sports Medicine	₹ 25,00,000/-	–

MBBS/ MD/MS tution fees Structure In PDF

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 2025

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 2025

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	2024	2025
MD in Anaesthesiology	78115	94845
MD in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy	28142	38276
MD in General Medicine	27261	– / –
MD in Microbiology	131828	– / –
MD in Paediatrics	44068	52617
MD in Pathology	100565	109484
MD in Pharmacology	125058	136920
MD in Physiology	186531	– / –
MD in Psychiatry	82468	80255
MD in Radio-diagnosis	28851	35010
MD in Community Medicine	124380	– / –
MD in Respiratory Medicine	76353	61213
MD in Anatomy	195095	– / –
MS in Obstetrics and Gynaecology	70831	– / –
MS in Ophthalmology	55040	71754
MS in ENT (Otorhinolaryngology)	83824	– / –
MS in General Surgery	73134	76549
MS in Orthopaedics	90341	89151
MD in Sports Medicine	96844	– / –
MD in Emergency and Critical Care	52096	51373

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

Courses	2024	2025
MD in Anaesthesiology	91813	132865
MD in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy	31272	29291
MD in General Medicine	39001	65156
MD in Microbiology	97888	65126
MD in Paediatrics	49283	65216
MD in Pathology	110322	132888
MD in Pharmacology	119992	117161
MD in Physiology	121574	– / –
MD in Psychiatry	73798	81668
MD in Radio-diagnosis	31571	36358
MD in Community Medicine	116227	174244
MD in Respiratory Medicine	59916	79476
MD in Anatomy	129205	228483
MD in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy	63824	– / –
MS in Ophthalmology	62427	82648
MS in ENT (Otorhinolaryngology)	81687	110633
MS in General Surgery	80307	93241
MS in Orthopaedics	84075	118398
MD in Sports Medicine	76973	118060
MD in Emergency and Critical Care	55911	73847

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

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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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