Christian Medical College (CMC)

Introduction

Christian Medical College (CMC) is a private medical college located in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India. It was first founded as a hospital in 1900 by an American missionary and is now ranked in the top 10 medical universities in India. In 1942 it became a medical college and began offering the MBBS course. A total of 2600 undergraduate and postgraduate students are enrolled in the college.

Christian Medical College (CMC) mission was to bring health care facilities to the women and children of India and later on began to produce competent and professional doctors, in the spirit of the Christ, who are provided with all the tools and skills required in the medical field along with being compassionate and caring towards the patients they look after.

Eligibility Criteria for Christian Medical College (CMC)

For candidates applying to CMC there are certain criteria’s they have to fulfill which are as follows:

General candidate’s minimum age should be 17 years old and the maximum age should be 25 years old.
Candidates of SC/ OBC/ ST are offered a relaxation of 5 years for the upper age limit.
All candidates applying should have taken Physics, Chemistry, and Biology examinations in HSSC.
All candidates should have passed with a minimum of 50% for the above-mentioned subjects.
Students belonging to SC/ OBC/ ST have a relaxation of 10% for the minimum passing marks.
For Post Graduate courses the candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine from a known Medical University.

Admission to Christian Medical College (CMC)

When a candidate has fulfilled all the eligibility criteria conditions they move on to the admission process. Admission is conducted via the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). In NEET the candidate has to score a minimum of 50%, however, students of ST/ SC/ OBC have to score a minimum of 45%.

The entrance test has 180 MCQs with 4 options to choose from. To know more about admissions visit their Official website. The exam is conducted in 3 hours and the number of question per subject is as follows:

Subjects	Number Of Questions
Physics	45
Chemistry	45
Botany	45
Zoology	45
Total	180

The maximum number of marks a candidate can achieve is 720.
For every correct answer, the candidate gets 4 marks and for every wrong answer, the candidate loses one mark.
The exam has to be performed with a black or blue pen.
The questions from the above subjects are related to the information the candidate studied at 10+2 levels at school.

After the NEET examination takes place, a merit list is prepared and students are chosen according to their merit number. However, if two or more students have equal scores in NEET, preference will be given to

Candidate having higher marks in Biology, NEET.
Candidate having higher marks in Chemistry, NEET.
Candidate older in age.

Students who are selected after the NEET examination scores then are given a schedule of NEET counseling in which they are guided about the subjects being offered in Christian Medical College (CMC) and how to complete the admission process. However, for this, NEET counseling, some documents are required:

10th class examination mark sheet and certificate.
HSC examination mark sheet and certificate.
NEET admit card and score sheet.
Course and Conduct certificate.
Caste certificate for candidates seeking SC/ ST/ OBC quota.

- Sponsored Candidates (84 seats)

Christian Medical College (CMC) takes in and trains people who are willing to serve in needy areas like Christian mission hospitals or any other organization inside or outside the country which is a member of the Christian Medical College (CMC). Vellore Association. It is essential that efforts be made by all sponsoring bodies to sponsor students belonging to the weaker and underprivileged sections of the society. Normally certification should be offered to candidates belonging to the Christian faith if they and their families have had a meaningful relationship with the Church or the related body for a period of at least 10 years. Indian sponsoring bodies may sponsor only Indian nationals. Sponsorship entails an agreement between the candidate and the sponsoring body whereby the candidate agrees to serve in one of the institutions of the body for a minimum period of two years. A candidate who has not fulfilled the required amount of marks in the admission test will not qualify for this category.

- Open seats (16 seats)

These seats have further two categories:

One candidate will be selected by the government.
3 seats are reserved for students belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Candidates of such category should mention in the admission form that they fall under this category and should also provide a photocopy of the certificate of proof.

Fee Structure of Christian Medical College (CMC)

Course	Duration	Fee
Post Graduate Diploma	1 year(s)	1,519
Bachelor in Prosthetics and Orthotic (BPO)	4 year(s)	2,400
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)	3 year(s)	1,800
Master of Science (M.Sc)	2 year(s)	2,200
Bachelor in Audiology and Speech	3 year(s)	1,800
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy	4 year(s)	2,400
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)	4 year(s)	2,400
Certificate Course	1 year(s)	500
Diploma	1 year(s)	350
Doctor of Medicine (DM)	3 year(s)	4,500
Doctorate of Medicine (MD)	3 year(s)	45,000
Fellowship Program	1 year(s)	6111
MBBS	5 years(s) 6 month(s)	15,000

Admission Calendar of Christian Medical College (CMC)

Name Of Course	Tentative Month For Issuing Of Prospective Application	Tentative Month for Step 1/EntranceExamination	Tentative MonthFor Step 2/Special Tests andInterviews	TentativeMonth forRegistration	ClassesBegin
MBBS	February	Date of NEET-UG 2018	Please keep checking their website for updates regarding the selection processes & schedule for MBBS admissions.	Please keep checking their website for updates regarding the selection processes & schedule for MBBS admissions.	August
BSo Nursing	March	May	July	August	September
AHS Degree	March	May	July	July	July
Diploma Nursing	March	May	August	August	September
AHS Diploma/PG Diploma/ Fellowship	March	May	August	August	August
DM/ M.Ch	Please keep checking there website for updates regarding the selection processes & schedule for Higher Specialty admissions.	Please keep checking our website for updates regarding the selection processes & schedule for Higher Speciality admissions.	Please keep checking our website for updates regarding the selection processes & schedule for Higher Speciality admissions.	Please keep checking our website for updates regarding the selection processes & schedule for Higher Speciality admissions.	Please keep checking our website for updates regarding the selection processes & schedule for Higher Speciality admissions.
Post Doctoral Fellowships	March	May	June	July	July
MPH & MSc Epidemiology	March	May	June	June	July
M.Sc Biostatistics, Medical Physics	March	May	July	August	August
MS Bio engineering	March	June	June	June	June
Medical Post Graduate Courses	October- November	Date of NEET-PG 2018	Certificate Verification-April	April- May	April- May
Medical Post Graduate / Fellowship Courses	November	March	March	March	April
MSc Nursing, Post Basic BSc Degree, Nursing Fellowship, Nursing Post Diploma	December	March	April	September	September

Courses Offered by Christian Medical College (CMC)

MBBS

Post Graduate Fellowship Courses:

Post Graduate Fellowship in Accident & Emergency Medicine
Post Graduate Fellowship in Advanced General Dentistry
Post Graduate Fellowship in Diabetes
Post Graduate Fellowship in Medical Genetics
Post Graduate Fellowship in Neonatology
Post Graduate Fellowship in Palliative Medicine

Post-Doctoral Fellowship Courses:

Post Doctoral Fellowship in Cardiac Anaesthesia
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Neuro Anaesthesia
Post Doctoral Fellowship In Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Oral and Maxiliofacial Surgery
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric Dermatology
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Diabetology
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Endocrinology
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Endocrine Surgery
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Audio Vestibular Diseases
Post Doctoral Fellowship in ENT-Head & Neck-Skull Base Surgery
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Implantation Otology
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Rhinology
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Phonosurgery
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Advanced Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Molecular Haematology
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Haematology
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Hepatology
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Genetics
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Emergency Medicine
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Microbial Medicine & Infections Control
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Neurocritical Care
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Interventional Nephrology
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric Neurology
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Neurosurgery Spine
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric Neurosurgery
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Skull Base Neurosurgery
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Gynaec Oncology
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Embryology
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric Orthopaedics
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Spinal Disorders Surgery
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Hand Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Cytogenetics
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Haematopathology
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Laboratory Haematology
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Neuropathology
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric Infectious Disease
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Developmental Paediatrics
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric Intensive Care
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric Nephrology
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Neonatology
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Cosmetic Surgery
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Cranio-Maxillo-Facial and Microsurgery
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Post Doctoral Fellowships in Radiology
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Pulmonology
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Advanced Arthritis, Rheumatism & Autoimmunity
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Head & Neck Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Hepato Pancreato Biliary (HPB) Surgery
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Phlebology
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Upper GI and Bariatric Surgery

Distance Education Programmes:

Certificate in General Dentistry
Diploma in General and Hospital Dentistry
Distance Fellowship in Diabetes Management (DFID)
Post Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine (PGDFM)
Post Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine (PGDFM-Family Medicine)
Post Graduate Diploma in Geriatrics
Distance Education Fellowship in Hypertension (DFIH)
Master in Medicine in Family Medicine

Diploma Courses

Diploma in Anaesthesia Technology
Diploma in Dermatology Laboratory Technology
Diploma in Hand and Leprosy Physiotherapy Technology
Diploma in Hospital Equipment Maintenance
Diploma in Medical Radiation Technology (Radiodiagnosis)
Diploma in Optometry & (Ophthalmic Technology*)
Diploma in Prosthetics & Orthotics (DPO)
Diploma in Hospital Sterilisation Technology
Diploma in Urology Technology
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology in Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore’s Chittoor campus
Diploma in Anaesthesia Technology in Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore’s Chittoor campus
Post Graduate Diploma & Fellowship Courses
PG Diploma in Assisted Reproductive Technology
PG Diploma in Cardiac Technology
PG Diploma in Clinical Pastoral Counselling
PG Diploma in Community Health Management (PGDCHM)
PG Diploma in Cytogenetics
PG Diploma in Dietetics
PG Diploma in Genetic Diagnosis Technology
PG Diploma in Health Economics, Policy & Financial Management (HEPFM)
PG Diploma in Histopathological Laboratory Technology
PG Diploma in Hospital Administration (PGDHA)
PG Diploma in Medical Microbiology
Fellowship in Hospital Administration (FHA)
Fellowship in Hospital Chaplaincy
Masters Courses
Master of Physiotherapy (Orthopaedics)

Masters & Doctoral Courses

MSc in Biostatistics
MSc in Epidemiology
MSc in Medical Physics
Master of Public Health (MPH)
PhD Programmes
MBA in Hospital and Health Systems Management (HHSM)
Post Graduate Engineering Programmes
MS Bioengineering
M.Tech. Clinical Engineering and PhD. Medical Devices

Chronology Of Achievements

1909: Lower Grade Nursing Course
1932: Higher Grade Nursing training (Diploma Nursing)
1946: B.Sc in Nursing
1967: B.Sc for Trained Nurses
1967: Post Basic Diploma Programs in Nursing
1969: M.Sc in Nursing
1994: PhD in Nursing
2000: Declared the “Institute of Excellence” by the Government of India
2003: WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Development
2005: Fellowship in Nursing
2006: Study Centre for National PhD Consortium, Indian Nursing Council
2009: Centennial year of formal nursing education

Campus Facilities of Christian Medical College (CMC)

Library

The library was established in the 1960s and is located in 2 different locations; the Dodd Memorial Library at the Hospital campus and the Gault Library in the College campus at Bagayam. The library has many books covering all courses related to every degree offered. The library also provides E-book access for Anatomy, Infectious diseases, Neurology, Pharmacology, Anesthesiology, Cardiology, Surgery, Dentistry, Diagnosis, Immunology, and other specialties.

Sports Facilities

Christian Medical College (CMC) has many recreational sports activities for its students. The campus has facilities for Basketball, Football, Badminton, Volleyball, Hockey, Tennis, Cricket, and athletics. There is also a swimming pool next to the campus for students.

Transportation

Institutional buses from the hospital to campus and vice versa have specific times which can be confirmed from the Hospital Transport Department of Christian Medical College (CMC). Buses that go into town return after every 5 to 10 minutes from 5 AM till 10 PM.

Food Facilities

There are a number of canteens and vegetarian and non-vegetarian cafeterias around the hospital and campus. There are several bakeries as well within the vicinity of the campus. Cafeterias provide fresh food as well as soft drinks and packed food. There are strict rules for the cleanliness of the cafeterias and the freshness of the food provided.

Apart from all this the campus has air-conditioned, up-to-date lecture rooms as well as laboratories. It also has an auditorium with all the required and updated equipment. The hostels are also very reasonable and great care is taken regarding discipline, cleanliness, and security.

Banks

The Central Bank of India and the State Bank of India have branches within the campuses and across the road near the hospital. Travelers’ cheques can be cashed in these banks and others in Vellore.

Student Life at Christian Medical College (CMC)

After consistently working for months to get into Christian Medical College (CMC) you have done a job well done as it is a task not everyone can succeed at. However, this is just the beginning of the career you are going to make for yourself, the field of medicine takes time and dedication and is like a marathon where one cannot slow done. Here is a few heads up of what to do and what to expect in your university life:

Hard work And Dedication

As stated before, the university is a marathon and you cannot lose hope or pause even for a second. When your university starts, to make life easier for yourself always revise daily so that you do not have a lot of workloads when exams are near. Always set a timetable for the things you need to get done, like assignments or preparation of an exam, and get them done as soon as possible. Never leave anything for the next day when it can be done on that day.

Making Friends

Friends make university life so much better so choose your friends wisely as you’ll be with them through your entire degree and will need them in times of hardships as well. Avoid conflicts; if you do end up in one try resolving it as soon as possible because it would be advantageous in the long run. Try to be a little sharp-minded and keep yourself from getting exploited. Help out others, this way you can make more allies than enemies and they could end up helping you in your time of need.

How To Study

In university, you will experience that you will have to do a lot of studying on your own, unlike school. There will be times when only attending lectures is not enough. Suppose, for one course, you end up with a lecturer whose methods of teaching do not resonate with your methods of learning. In such a situation you can always go to the teacher himself or the teacher’s assistant.

However, if still you are facing a problem the best way to study is to study in a group with your friends. As each and every person has a stronghold on different topics, group study can help you understand some topics you are lacking in and it can further tighten your hold on a topic which you are good at when you teach it to someone else. Set a schedule with your friends on when to study together.

Dr. Najeeb Lectures

In times when all the above methods fail to teach the student where he is having difficulty in learning, the internet has provided us with Dr. Najeeb whose video lectures are a great source of self-studying. Dr. Najeeb’s Lectures are the world’s most popular medical Lectures, covering all the topics of Gross Anatomy, Neuro-anatomy, Embryology, Histology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology. The hand-drawn illustrations in these lectures make it very easy to grasp the concepts. Furthermore, one can get lifetime access to these lectures and even download the app to avail them anytime, anywhere.