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2.2 MEDICAL POSTGRADUATE COURSES
(Diploma, Degree and Higher Specialties)
The Christian Medical College offers admission to the following postgraduate and higher specialty courses. 
The number of seats available in each of these courses is indicated. Please check the current PG admission 
bulletin / higher specialty admission bulletin / website for updated information on courses, number of seats and 
further details regarding the admission process.
2.2.1 Degree/Diploma Courses
Subject
Course Name
Duration (Years)
No. of Seats*
Anaesthesiology
MD
3
33
Anatomy
MD
3
4
Biochemistry
MD
3
2
Clinical Pathology
DCP
2
2
Community Medicine
MD
3
6
Dermatology Venerol & Lep.
MD
3
5
Otorhinolaryngology
MS
3
8
Emergency Medicine
MD
3
3
Family Medicine
MD
3
2
Geriatrics
MD
3
3
General Medicine
MD
3
16
General Surgery
MS
3
10
Microbiology
MD
3
4
Nuclear Medicine
MD
3
2
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
MS
3
17
Ophthalmology
MS
3
9
Orthopaedics
MS
3
12
Paediatrics
MD
3
20
Pathology
MD
3
8
Pharmacology
MD
3
2
Physiology
MD
3
4
Physical Medicine & 
Rehabilitation
MD
3
4
Psychiatry
MD
3
12
Radiodiagnosis
MD
3
12
Radiation Oncology
MD
3
8
Respiratory Medicine
MD
3
4
Transfusion Medicine
MD
3
3
* Number of seats variable

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2.2.2 Higher Specialty Courses
* Number of seats variable
Please check the NEET SS 2022 Bulletin to be released by the National Board of Examinations for eligibility 
to the above courses. 
NOTE: POSTGRADUATE COURSES IN THIS INSTITUTION ARE IN-SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAMMES.
For All Post-Graduate Courses in Section 2.2
For MD/MS/Diploma courses and M.Ch Neuro- 
surgery-Broad Speciality (Post MBBS), as well as for
all Higher Specialty courses, please keep checking 
our website for updates on the selection process & 
schedule for admissions. The college recognizes that 
merit is not merely academic but is, in addition, a
collection of various other factors, which go towards 
suitability to pursue postgraduate training. The 
selection process/admission will be subject to any 
orders passed or that may be passed by the 
Government/ University/Professional Councils.
Rules Governing Minority Network Category 
Candidates:
a.Any Christian Church or Christian Organization 
which is a member of the Christian
Subject
Course Name
Duration (Years)
No. of Seats*
Cardiology
D.M.
3
6
Clinical Haematology
D.M. 
3
8
Critical Care Medicine
D.M.
3
5
Endocrinology
D.M.
3
4
Gastroenterology
D.M.
3
8
Hepatology
D.M.
3
4
Medical Oncology
D.M.
3
5
Neonatology
D.M.
3
4
Nephrology
D.M.
3
6
Neurology
D.M.
3
4
Rheumatology
D.M. 
3
4
Infectious Disease
D.M.
3
2
Paediatric Neurology 
D.M.
3
2
Virology 
D.M.
3
2
Pulmonary Medicine 
D.M.
3
2
Neuroanaesthesia 
D.M.
3
2 
Interventional Radiology 
D.M.
3
2
CardioThoracic Surgery
M.Ch. 
3
4
Endocrine Surgery
M.Ch.
3
2
Gynaecological Oncology
M.Ch.
3
2
Hand Surgery
M.Ch.
3
3
Head & Neck Surgery
M.Ch.
3
1
Hepato-Pancreato- Biliary surgery
M.Ch.
3
2
Neurosurgery- super specialty
M.Ch.
3
3
Neurosurgery- broad specialty
M.Ch.
6
3
Paediatric Orthopaedics 
M.Ch.
3
2
Paediatric Surgery
M.Ch.
3
4
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
M.Ch.
3
4
Reproductive Medicine & Surgery
M.Ch.
3
3
Urology
M.Ch.
3
5
Vascular Surgery
M.Ch.
3
2

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Medical College Vellore Association and any other 
Church or Christian Body which operates its own 
medical work in India or neighbouring countries, 
which is a member of the Council, and which fulfils 
the criteria as laid down by the Council, is eligible to 
recommend candidates to the Minority Network 
category, for selection to the various educational 
courses run by CMC, Vellore, provided the 
organization does not run the said course. In addition, 
the Christian Medical College, Vellore is also a 
recognized Minority Network organisation. 
However, eligible minority network/organisations 
running Nursing courses are permi ed to sponsor 
candidates for the same courses at CMC. Not more 
than 2 seats may be allo ed in that course to these 
Churches/Organisations, provided the candidates 
meet all the selection policy criteria.
b. All bodies that are eligible to recommend 
candidates to the Minority Network category for 
selection to the M.B.B.S. course, are eligible to 
recommend candidates for postgraduate diploma 
and degree courses provided they do not offer the 
same course/s. This rule does not apply to CMC, 
Vellore.
c. The candidate who was previously recommended 
by a Minority Network church/organisation to the 
M.B.B.S. course is required to serve the concerned 
Minority Network church/organization for a period 
not less than two years, before being considered for 
selection to any postgraduate course. Any remaining 
service period in excess of two years that may have 
been agreed upon towards recommendation to the 
Minority Network category for the M.B.B.S. course 
may be completed at a later date, with the wri en 
permission of the concerned Minority Network 
church/organization, provided the candidate is 
recommended aga into the Minority Network 
category for the postgraduate course by the same 
Minority Network church/organization. Candidates 
must submit a copy of the service obligation 
completion certificate issued by the appropriate 
authority of the Minority Network church/
organization, which must state the dates of 
commencement and completion (or expected date of 
completion) of obligatory service as well as the period 
and categories of their leave allowed and availed.
d. Minority Network category candidates on 
completion of their postgraduate diploma course 
opting for repeat recommendation from the same 
Minority Network church/organisation for a 
postgraduate degree course in the same specialty, 
may have their service obligation deferred till the 
postgraduate degree course is completed.
e. No Minority Network category candidates shall be 
considered for admission unless they achieve a set 
minimum standard in the admission test which 
indicates that they can successfully complete the 
course. The candidates should also fulfil the 
requirements of the respective certifying Board.
f. The service obligation arising from recommen-
dation to the Minority Network category should be
given as service, and non-fulfilment of
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service violates the spirit of recommendation to the 
Minority Network category and the aim and 
objectives of the Association.
g. Students who do not fulfil the service obligation 
will not be eligible for admission to postgraduate 
studies or for appointment as staff of CMC, Vellore. 
They will not be given any certificates other than 
those statutorily mandated by the University and 
respective Professional Council/Regulatory Body.
h. The Principal is authorized to withhold transcripts 
and other non-statutory certificates issued by the 
College until the service obligations are fulfilled.
Candidates who are now applying for any 
postgraduate course under the Minority Network 
category will be governed also by the following 
regulations:
I. Recommendation to the Minority Network 
category will be considered as valid only if the 
candidate has asked for recommendation in the 
application form and the church/organization 
provides the appropriate details on the prescribed 
forms for recommending the candidates to the 
Minority Network category.
ii. When a candidate is recommended to the Minority 
Network category for admission to a postgraduate 
course, the candidate must sign an agreement to serve 
the Minority Network church/ organisation for a 
minimum period of two years following diploma 
courses, and three years following degree courses. If 
the concerned Minority Network church / 
organization is unable to utilise the service of such a 
candidate, the College will reserve the right to utilise 
the candidate's obligatory service. The service 
obligation for recommendation to the Minority 
Network category should only be in terms of service 
and not financial compensation. However, if a 
Minority Network category student seeks relief from 
the service obligation agreement due to extraordinary 
circumstances, the request will be considered on 
merit. Marriage, securing a job outside the country or 
being selected for a postgraduate course elsewhere is 
not considered extraordinary circumstances. 
Students who do not fulfil the service obligation will 
not be eligible for admission to postgraduate studies 
or appointment as staff of Christian Medical College, 
Vellore. They will not be given any certificates other 
than those statutorily mandated by the University 
and Indian Medical Council.
iii. Candidates recommended to the Minority 
Network category to postgraduate courses should 
have served a minimum period of two years in any 
position in one or more mission hospitals of any of the 
supporting bodies of this institution after graduation. 
This may include training periods after graduation 
for post-graduate course in CMC, Vellore or any 
teaching/mission hospital of any supporting body. 
This period should be completed by the date 
mentioned in the Admission bulletin 2022. 
Candidates must submit a copy of the 
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the supporting bodies of this institution which must 
state the dates of completion (or expected date of 
completion) of two years of service, as well as the 
period and categories of leave allowed and availed.
iv. Recommendation to the Minority Network 
category will be on the basis of the need of the 
Minority Network church/organisation to have 
trained personnel for their mission work. The 
Minority Network church/organization must give an 
undertaking that the specialty exists or will be 
created, and also ensure that a post will be available 
when the candidate graduates. NO FEES OR 
DONATION are to be paid for this other than the 
stipulated application fee for recommendation, 
which should not exceed Rs. 750/-.
Eligibility for Admission to Diploma and MD/MS 
Level Courses Including M.Ch Neurosurgery-
Broad Specialty (Post MBBS)
Please check the relevant admission bulletin on the 
CMC website for updated information.
Candidates having qualified for the M.B.B.S degree 
and obtained full registration, having completed their 
compulsory rotating residential internship before the 
starting date of the courses, are eligible to apply for 
the postgraduate diploma and degree courses.
Candidates having qualified with a postgraduate 
diploma, may also apply for the postgraduate degree 
(MS/MD) course in the same subject. Post Diploma 
candidates with a diploma in the same subject will 
undergo 2 years of training for the degree.
Service Obligation
All MD/MS candidates will have a service 
obligation of 3 years (6 years for M.Ch Neurosurgery-
Broad Specialty), except for General Merit category 
candidates admi ed to clinical specialties who will 
have a service obligation of 1 year (3 years for 6-year 
M.Ch Neurosurgery course), and General Merit 
candidates admi ed to Pre and Para clinical 
specialties, for whom there is no service obligation.
General Merit category candidates admi ed for 
Diploma courses will have no service obligation, 
while other categories will have to serve a minimum 
period of two years.
The service obligation will be at CMC Vellore or one 
of its associated mission hospitals, after completion of 
the course.
Basis of Admission to Diploma and MD/MS level 
courses including M.Ch Neurosurgery- Broad 
Specialty (Post MBBS)
The admission process will be as described in 
the current year Medical Postgraduate /Diploma/ 
MCh Neurosurgery-Broad Specialty (Post MBBS) 
Admission bulletin available at our website.

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Registration for Admission to Diploma and MD/ 
MS courses including M.Ch Neurosurgery-Broad 
Specialty (Post MBBS)
Those finally selected for admission will be required 
to register for the course by paying the stipulated fee 
and completing other admission formalities. Students 
should submit their certificates in original. Admission 
to the degree courses will continue to be provisional 
until approval by the Tamil Nadu Dr M.G.R. Medical 
University.
Facilities Available for Medical PG Trainees