Important FAQs for The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University (TNDMGRMU)

Q. When was TNDMGRMU established?

A. The University was established in 1987.

Q. Is TNDMGRMU affiliated to UGC?

A. Yes, TNDMGRMU is affiliated to UGC.

Q. Is the application process online or offline for TNDMGRMU?

A. Application form can be filled online. Candidates can visit the official website and register themselves online for application process.

Q. What all streams TNDMGRMU offer courses in?

A. The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University offers 863 undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma courses in Medicine (MBBS), Dentistry (BDS), Nursing, Allied Health Professions, Indigenous Medicine, and so on.

Q. What is the eligibility criteria for MBBS admissions at Grant Medical College?

A. The candidate has to be 17 years of age or above as on December 31 for MBBS admission and the maximum age limit to study MBBS is 25 years. Students have to pass Class 12 in Science with Biology along with Physics and Chemistry, with 50 per cent marks.

Q. What is the admission procedure for MBBS at TNDMGRMU?

A. Candidates with a valid NEET score will be considered for MBBS/ BDS admission to TNDMGRMU.

Q. How many seats are there for MBBS at TNDMGRMU?

A. There are 19 colleges that offers BDS. Almost every affiliated college under TNDMGRMU has 100 seats for BDS.

Q. Does TNDMGRMU offer distance programmes ?

A. Yes, the University has six months’ PG course specialisation in health care and health law under Distance Education Programme.

Q. Where is TNDMGRMU situated?

A. The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University is situated at No. 69, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai.

Q. Is there a relaxation in the marks for SC/ ST for the admission eligibility criteria?

A. Relaxation to the extent of 5 per cent in the minimum marks will be given to the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes to determine their eligibility and merit for admission to the course concerned.

Q. Does TNDMGRMU provide scholarships o its students?

A. Yes, the University provides scholarship to various categories of candidates. Few of them are listed below:

• SC/ ST/ OBC students are eligible to get a scholarship provided they have scored 75 per cent in their Class 12 and obtained a certain percentage in the entrance examination
• Student from minority communities are eligible to get a scholarship if they secure a 75 per cent in Class 12
• Economically low background are eligible for a scholarship by the University
• Students whose parent serves in or has served in the military are eligible for a scholarship
• The University sponsors a scholarship under the sports quota and for anothe scholarship for students who are physically challenged