Q. How old is CMC Vellore?

A. CMC Vellore has recently completed 100 years of its inception. It was founded in 1918 by Dr. Ida Sophia Scudder who was the daughter of a missionary.

Q. Is CMC Vellore a government or a private college?

A. CMC Vellore is a private, unaided, non-capitation educational institution. The purpose of the college, therefore, is to train dedicated persons to manage, run and provide health care in the spirit of Christ through mission hospitals.

Q. Is CMC Vellore affiliated to any university?

A. Yes, CMC Vellore is affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University which is the second-largest health sciences university in India.

Q. What are the courses offered at CMC Vellore?

A. CMC Vellore offers UG, PG & Doctoral courses which focus on the areas of Medicine, Surgery and Nursing.

Q. Is there any scholarship facility at CMC Vellore?

A. Yes, scholarships are awarded according to the economic status of candidates and cover all or part of the fees and accommodation costs. These scholarships are meant for students of UG programmes.

Q. What is the minimum tenure of service in Vellore’s chain of hospitals?

A. Candidates who are admitted into clinical Degree (MD/ MS) courses are required to serve 3 years in CMC Vellore’s network of hospitals in case of Minority Network category, and 2 years if admitted under other categories.

Q. What is the service tenure of diploma holders towards Vellore’s chain of hospitals?

A. Diploma holders need to serve Vellore’s chain of hospitals for 2 years if they are from Minority Network category and 1 year if admitted under other categories.

Q. Does CMC Vellore offer any distance learning programmes?

1. Diploma in Allergy & Asthma (DAA)
2. Certificate in General Dentistry
3. Diploma in General and Hospital Dentistry
4. Distance Fellowship in Diabetes Management (DFID)
5. Post Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine (PGDFM)
6. Post Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine (PGDFM-Family Medicine)
7. Post Graduate Diploma in Geriatrics
8. Distance Education Fellowship in Hypertension (DFIH)
9. Master in Medicine in Family Medicine

Q. Is there any age limit to apply for undergraduate Nursing programmes?

A. Yes, candidates applying to Undergraduate Nursing Programmes must be between the ages of 17 years to 35 years by December 31 in the year of admission.

Q. Can anyone meeting the basic eligibility apply to Nursing programmes?

A. Only unmarried men and women are eligible to apply for nursing programmes. Other than this, no candidate can apply to nursing programmes even if they meet the basic eligibility.

Q. Does CMC Vellore have any NRI Quota?

A. There is no NRI Quota at CMC Vellore. Admissions are done strictly on the basis of merit, performance in entrance test, and other criteria, depending upon the choice of programme.

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