Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore structures its admissions around specific network quotas, a multi-stage selection process, and a mandatory service obligation. The admission cycle for undergraduate programs typically begins in February.
Eligibility Criteria
The baseline academic requirements vary by program:
- MBBS: Candidates must complete 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology, and English. The minimum aggregate in the science subjects is 50% (40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates). Applicants must be 17 years old by 31 December of the admission year.
- B.Sc Nursing: Applicants need a 10+2 qualification in Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) and English, with a minimum aggregate of 45% (40% for SC/ST).
- Allied Health Sciences (AHS): Requires 10+2 with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany and Zoology). Specific degrees, such as the Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics or Bachelor of Optometry, require a minimum 50% aggregate.
Admission Routes and Quotas
CMC Vellore allocates seats through distinct quotas, heavily prioritising candidates sponsored by its network of Christian churches and organisations.
For the MBBS program (100 seats), the distribution is split evenly:
- Management Quota (50 seats): Comprises 38 seats for the Minority Network, 10 seats for CMC Vellore Staff, and 2 Open seats.
- Government Quota (50 seats): Filled by the State Government from the NEET UG merit list. This includes 30 seats allocated under the state reservation policy and 20 seats reserved for State Christian Minority candidates.
For the B.Sc Nursing program (100 seats) at the Vellore Town Campus, 85 seats are reserved for the Minority Network and CMC Vellore Staff, while 15 seats are available under the All India Open category (which includes 3 seats for SC/ST candidates).
Service Obligation: All candidates admitted to the MBBS, B.Sc Nursing, and AHS degree programs must sign an agreement to serve in an area of need, or a sponsoring mission hospital, for a minimum period of two years following graduation.
Selection Process
The selection method depends on the program type:
- MBBS: Admission is based on NEET UG scores, followed by state counselling for government seats and institutional procedures for management seats.
- Nursing and Allied Health Sciences: Candidates undergo a two-stage institutional evaluation.
- Step 1: A Computer-Based Test (CBT) covering science subjects and general aptitude.
- Step 2: Shortlisted candidates participate in medical check-ups, personal interviews, and special tests designed to assess their skills, attitudes, and suitability for the healing ministry. Christian candidates applying under the Minority Network category must also take a Bible Knowledge test.
Cutoffs
Direct research on the CMC Vellore admissions portal confirms the absence of standard closing ranks. Admission strictly relies on a multi-stage institutional selection process involving computer-based tests, interviews, and specific quota networks, making cutoff data inapplicable.
Deadlines and Schedule
Based on the 2026-2027 admissions calendar, applicants must meet the following tentative milestones:
- Prospectus and Application release: February (April for Medical Postgraduate courses)
- Step 1 / Entrance Examinations: May (including NEET UG 2026)
- Step 2 (Interviews and Special Tests): July
- Registration: August to September
- Classes begin: September