Madurai Medical College

Established in 2^nd August 1954 by the then chief minister K.Kamaraj and the union health minister Rajkumari Amrit Kaur, Madurai Medical College is a renowned institution of higher learning located in Tamil Nadu.  It is a Government owned MBBS College in India offering state-of-the-art facilities.  K.P.Sarathy was the first special officer and Sarah J Sowri, the first principal. The college was affiliated to the University of Madras in 1954 when it was accorded permanent recognition. Subsequently, the Medical Council of India’s recognition came in 1961.  When the Madurai Kamaraj University was established, the college was affiliated to it. However, with the establishment of The Tamil Nadu Dr.MGR Medical University, like other medical colleges in the state, this college too was affiliated to it. 

Madurai Medical College is one of the oldest medical colleges next to Madras Medical College. The college is spread over an area of 18.93 acres, with a beautiful infrastructure.   

 
Madurai Medical College is affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and is recognised by the World Health Organization.

 
The college offers a variety of courses with plenty of fieldwork and experience.  The courses offered by Madurai Medical College include Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery(MBBS), Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm), Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm), Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm), Nursing, DM, M.Ch., and other para-medical courses with the stream of Medicine & Health Sciences. The college offers postgraduate degrees in medical and surgical specialities (Doctor of Medicine-MD, Master of Surgery-MS), Post Graduate Diplomas (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, DCH, DGO, DLO etc.) and some super specialities.  From introductory courses to more advanced topics, there are a variety of 50 courses including Degrees and Diplomas in Full Time mode to choose from.  Selection for admission is based on performance in the NEET exam/rank.

 
Students who join Madurai Medical College stand to gain professional level of expertize and proficiency through its 360 highly-trained & experienced faculty in the studies of Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Neurology, Oncology, Pediatrics, Plastic Surgery, Urology, Anaesthesia, ENT, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Radiology, Community Medicine, Dermatology, General Medicine, Microbiology, Pathology, Physiology, Psychiatry, Anatomy, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Haematology, Pulmonary Medicine, Biochemistry, Emergency Medicine.  The courses offered by Institute are well recognized and acknowledged by approving body like AICTE/NM. Institute offers this course with intake of 733 candidates. Most of these courses are offered at very affordable fees.

 
Madurai Medical College offers a wide range of top class infrastructure and latest facilities with spacious Classrooms, Lecture halls to accommodate around 250+, Examination rooms, Demonstration rooms, Seminar halls and Hostel facility within its perimeter.

 
Madurai Medical College is a medical school attached to the Government Rajaji Hospital in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. The hospital provides tertiary care and clinical care to more than twenty million people in the southern part of Tamil Nadu. The hospital was established in 1842 and became a teaching hospital in 1954. The hospital was formerly known as Erskine's Hospital.

Madurai Medical College Hospital is the busiest hospital in state of Tamil Nadu also it is the only hospital in the State to have doctors available 24x7 in all speciality departments. The hospital is not only centre of excellence in Southern Tamil Nadu but also in the State for various surgeries. It serves as a tertiary level referral hospital to all the medical college Hospitals of Southern and Central Tamil Nadu. Open heart, closed heart surgeries and valve replacement are performed in this hospital. Master Health Check-up is available. This hospital provides 24 hours casualty facility, 24 hours bio-chemistry lab facility, CT Scan and MRI Scan facility and so on. It provides tertiary care with the comprehensive health insurance scheme by the government of Tamil Nadu.

Admission Process

All admissions in MBBS Colleges in India are done through a valid NEET score. Students must appear for the NEET exam in India first to become eligible for applying to Indian MBBS Colleges approved by MCI. As Madurai Medical College is MCI approved college, it offers admission to students with NEET Qualifying score above . Following is the eligibility criteria for students to appear for NEET exam- Age Criteria – Candidates must have completed 17 years as on December 31 of the same year of NEET exam. Qualification – Candidate must be 10+2 passed with subjects – Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects. Students also appearing for 10+2 are eligible to appear for the NEET exam. Percentage Required in 10+2 – For General/GEN-EWS- 50%, OBC/SC/ST- 40%, PwD- 45%

Placement:

The institute offers placement assistance to the students for seeking best job in the industry. Along with that, the college also provide training and career guidance services to shape the career of students by developing their personalities. The institute organizes various programs for enhancing the skills of the students and make them prepare for upcoming challenges.

Scholarships

The college assists students in gaining a scholarship for the college each year. Students can take benefit from the same by checking at the admin office of the college. Following are the two scholarships that can be availed:

Facilities and Infrastructure

Residential Accommodations:

The college provides a separate hostel for ladies and men for the UG & PG students and also for the house surgeons. They are equipped with the top facilities and mess centres with all the necessities.

Library:

he college library is 20 years old and has documented the entire medical journals that have happened on the campus. The library consists of 40000 books and they make a purchase of 25 International journals and 40 National journals every year.

Sports Facilities:

The college provides various outdoor and indoor sports facilities such as football, hockey, and volleyball also gym facilities to help students stay active.

Admission

Admission based on an entrance exam conducted by the University.

Scholarships

The college assists students in gaining a scholarship for the college each year. Students can take benefit from the same by checking at the admin office of the college. Following are the two scholarships that can be availed:

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