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The Doctor of Medicine in Cardiology (DM Cardiology) at Government Chengalpattu Medical College (GCMC), Chengalpattu is a 3-year full-time super-specialty postgraduate programme affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai. The course provides advanced training in the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular diseases including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valvular heart disease, and interventional cardiology. GCMC offers 2 seats for DM Cardiology, and admission is through NEET SS merit. The programme is well-regarded given GCMC's dedicated Cardiology department with a cardiac catheterisation laboratory, providing comprehensive exposure to both clinical and interventional cardiology.

Admission for the 2026-27 session was based on NEET SS 2025 results, with MCC counselling conducted in May 2026. For the 2027-28 session, NEET SS 2026 results were declared on January 23, 2027, and MCC counselling is expected to begin from mid-February 2027 (tentatively around February 20-25, 2027). Tamil Nadu state quota counselling for super-specialty seats is conducted by the Tamil Nadu DMER separately for 50% state quota seats.

Key Points

2 seats available at GCMC for DM Cardiology (as per the 2024 SS seat matrix).
Admission is through NEET SS merit; the exam is conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).
PG super-specialty students at Tamil Nadu government medical colleges receive a monthly government stipend as per Tamil Nadu Government norms.
GCMC has a dedicated Cardiology department with a cardiac catheterisation laboratory, providing exposure to coronary angiography, angioplasty, pacemaker implantation, and echocardiography.
The college is affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

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NEET SS Cutoff 2025 for the DM program is 277-1869 for the General Category (Round 1).

GCMC DM Cardiology Fees

The DM Cardiology programme at GCMC is offered at a very affordable fee as a government institution. The total fee at the time of admission is approximately Rs. 52,681 (as per available data), which includes tuition, special fees, university registration, and other statutory charges. SC/ST candidates are exempt from the tuition fee component. A refundable caution deposit is also collected at the time of admission.

Fee Components

Fee Component	Amount (Rs.)
Tuition Fees (per annum)	40,000 (SC/ST - NIL)
Special Fees (per annum)	10,000
University Registration & Other Charges	2,681
Total Fees (1st Year, approx.)	52,681
Hostel Fees (Optional)	As applicable

SC/ST candidates are exempt from tuition fees of Rs. 40,000 per year.
Hostel accommodation is available for super-specialty students (separate PG hostels for men and women). Hostel fees are charged separately and are optional.
Fees are subject to revision by the Tamil Nadu Government from time to time.
No EMI option is available; fees are to be paid at the time of admission.

GCMC DM Cardiology Admission 2026

Admission to DM Cardiology at GCMC is based on NEET SS merit. The MCC conducts counselling for 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, while Tamil Nadu DMER conducts counselling for 50% state quota seats. For 2026-27, MCC counselling was conducted in May 2026 based on NEET SS 2025 results. For 2027-28, NEET SS 2026 results were declared on January 23, 2027, and MCC counselling is expected to begin from mid-February 2027.

College Admission Dates

Event	Date
NEET SS 2025 Exam	September 22, 2025
NEET SS 2025 Result	April 25, 2026
MCC SS Counselling 2025 Round 1 Registration	May 13, 2026
MCC SS Counselling 2025 Round 1 Seat Allotment	May 2026
TN State Quota SS Counselling 2025-26	As per TN DMER schedule
Commencement of DM Cardiology 2026-27	As per NMC/MCC announcement

Entrance Exam Dates

Event	Date
NEET SS 2026 Registration Start	November 5, 2026
NEET SS 2026 Registration End	November 25, 2026
NEET SS 2026 Admit Card	December 22, 2026
NEET SS 2026 Exam	December 26-27, 2026
NEET SS 2026 Result	January 23, 2027
MCC SS Counselling 2026 (Tentative)	February 20-25, 2027 onwards
TN State Quota SS Counselling 2026-27 (Tentative)	March-April 2027

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Must hold an MD General Medicine or equivalent degree from an NMC/MCI-recognised institution.
Must have completed the required residency/internship as per NMC norms.
Must have qualified NEET SS 2026 with a valid scorecard.

Admission Process

Qualify NEET SS 2026 conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).
Register on the MCC portal (mcc.nic.in) for AIQ seats or on the Tamil Nadu DMER portal for state quota seats.
Pay the non-refundable registration fee and refundable security deposit as applicable.
Fill and lock college/course choices online within the stipulated window.
Download provisional allotment order upon seat allotment.
Report to Government Chengalpattu Medical College with original documents and pay admission fees within the deadline.

GCMC DM Cardiology Scholarships 2026

Super-specialty students at Government Chengalpattu Medical College benefit primarily from the Tamil Nadu Government's stipend scheme. Additionally, students from reserved categories (SC/ST) receive tuition fee exemption. Various state and central government scholarships are also available for eligible candidates.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship / Financial Support	Eligibility	Amount / Benefit
Tamil Nadu Government Super-Specialty Stipend	All DM/MCh students at government medical colleges	As per Tamil Nadu Government norms (revised periodically)
SC/ST Tuition Fee Exemption	SC/ST category students	Full exemption from tuition fees (Rs. 40,000/year)
Post-Matric Scholarship (Tamil Nadu Government)	SC/ST students with family income below threshold	Covers tuition and maintenance allowance
Central Sector Scholarship (Ministry of Social Justice)	SC students with family income below Rs. 2.5 lakh/year	Variable; covers part of fees and maintenance

The monthly government stipend is the primary financial benefit for super-specialty students and is disbursed by the Tamil Nadu State Government.
Scholarship applications for state schemes are submitted through the Tamil Nadu e-Scholarship portal.
Central scholarships require application through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).

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GCMC DM Cardiology FAQs

Ques. How many seats are available for DM Cardiology at GCMC?

Ans. As per the 2024 SS seat matrix published by MCC, GCMC has 2 seats for DM Cardiology. Seat availability may vary each year; candidates should check the official MCC seat matrix after NEET SS results.

Ques. What is the eligibility for DM Cardiology at GCMC?

Ans. Candidates must hold an MD General Medicine degree from an NMC/MCI-recognised institution and must have qualified NEET SS 2026. The NEET SS exam is conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).

Ques. What is the clinical and interventional exposure like for DM Cardiology students at GCMC?

Ans. GCMC has a dedicated Cardiology department with a cardiac catheterisation laboratory. Students get hands-on exposure to coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary intervention (angioplasty), pacemaker implantation, echocardiography, and management of acute coronary syndromes, heart failure, and arrhythmias. The high patient load at this government tertiary care centre ensures excellent clinical training.

Ques. Is there a stipend for DM Cardiology students at GCMC?

Ans. Yes. Super-specialty students at Tamil Nadu government medical colleges receive a monthly stipend as per Tamil Nadu Government norms. The exact amount for DM/MCh students is revised periodically; candidates should confirm the current stipend amount with the college administration.

Ques. What is the difference between the AIQ and state quota for DM Cardiology at GCMC?

Ans. 50% of DM Cardiology seats at GCMC fall under the All India Quota (AIQ), managed by MCC (mcc.nic.in), open to candidates from all states based on NEET SS rank. The remaining 50% are state quota seats, managed by Tamil Nadu DMER, available only to Tamil Nadu domicile candidates.

Ques. When does MCC counselling for NEET SS 2026 begin?

Ans. NEET SS 2026 results were declared on January 23, 2027. MCC counselling for NEET SS 2026 is expected to begin from mid-February 2027 (tentatively around February 20-25, 2027). Candidates should monitor the MCC website (mcc.nic.in) for the official schedule.