Which one is the best AIIMS or CMC Vellore for an MBBS?

One of my friends was in a similar dilemma. He considered the following points while making his decision Most AIIMS undergraduates settle in the US or pursue higher education in top colleges in India while CMC graduates prefer CMC for their higher education only. Students of CMC are required to do bonds in mission hospitals so their higher education gets delayed. But this instills in them a strong sense of community-oriented healthcare. They tend to work in remote places of India without any personal glory. An AIIMS student can hardly be seen doing community service. AIIMS graduates publish more when compared to CMC graduates. CMC students get better hands-on experience and hence fare better in terms of clinical and Surgical skills. Right from the second year, they start assisting postgraduates in clinical work. If you are a non-Christian, it will be difficult to go through the entire training without a mission hospital Ultimately, make a choice based on your demographics, preferences, and goals in life.

How do I get into CMC Vellore for an MBBS?

Admission to MBBS at CMC Vellore is solely based on the score obtained by the candidates in NEET UG. CMC Vellore has two quotas for MBBS admission namely Government Quota (50%) and Management Quota (50%). CMC Vellore MBBS Management Quota 50% of the MBBS seats at CMC Vellore will be filled up by the management based on NEET UG scores under three broad categories: Open Category: Any candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply under this category based on merit. Minority Network: Eligible Christian students can apply for MBBS under this category. CMC Vellore Staff Quota: Children of eligible members of the staff of CMC Vellore can apply under this category. CMC Vellore MBBS Government Quota 50% of the remaining MBBS seats will be filled by the State Government based on NEET UG scores in the given manner: 30% of the seats will be filled by the State Government based on NEET UG as per the government reservation policy. 20% of the seats will be for the candidates belonging to the Christian minority from the state strictly by the NEET merit list. Candidates under both categories have to first register for CMC Vellore MBBS admissions on its official website during the stipulated registration period. Once the NEET Results are announced, the candidates have to sign in to the registration portal and submit their NEET roll number, score, and All India rank. All the candidates applying for CMC Vellore MBBShave to then mandatorily apply for counseling by the Tamil Nadu Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education. Only those candidates whose names will appear in the seat allotment lists released by the selection committee will be offered admission to MBBS at CMC Vellore.

Are only Christians allowed in CMC Vellore for MBBS?

I completed my MBBS from CMC Vellore in the year 2018 as a Hindu candidate. I have simplified the MBBS seat distribution system at CMC Vellore for your understanding. Management Seats-50% of the total are management seats. These are divided into open seats, minority network seats and CMC Vellore staff seats. Government Seats-The remaining 50% seats are filled by the Tamil Nadu Government from the State merit list of NEET UG exam. 30% of these seats are allotted to Tamil Nadu students (this includes other forms of reserved seats). 20% of seats are filled by Christian students belonging to Tamil Nadu. I have attached a screenshot from the CMC Vellore official MBBS Admission Bulletin 2024 for your reference: So to answer you, CMC Vellore does offer MBBS seats to non-Christian students. But the number of such seats is low. CMC Vellore is a Christian minority institution. For this reason, the majority of its MBBS and PG seats are reserved for Christian candidates. But a small number of seats can be filled by candidates of other faiths as well.

Can someone give me a priority order for these MBBS colleges Seth Gs , Grant, KGMU, BHU, CMC Vellore, AIIMS (except Delhi)?

Every college is good in one or the other aspects. Its location, faculty, and infrastructure are the main factors that determine a college's priority. The following list contains the colleges in order of priority based on their pros and cons. Pros: BHU: No requirement to sign a bond Seth GS: Located in Mumbai with the best academic structure KGMU Lucknow: The location and academic structure are perfect. Other AIIMS: No need to sign any bond and the fee structure is affordable. AIIMS tag can help you with USMLE purposes. Cons: BHU: Located in Varanasi, it lacks the facilities of metropolitan cities like Delhi and Mumbai Seth GS: Mumbai is expensive and a bond of 1 year needs to be signed CMC Vellore: You will have to learn Tamil as it is located South India. The fee structure is pretty expensive. Other AIIMS: They are usually not located in a good location except for Bhopal and Bhubaneswar. The preferred order as per the pros and cons can be - BHU> AIIMS> KGMU> Grant> Seth GS> CMC Vellore One college can be good for you but bad for others. This is because your own needs determine which college is best for you. So choose wisely.

What is the advantage of doing an MBBS from CMC Vellore, and how is it as compared to other premier institutes like AIIMS and JIPMER?

As a final year MBBS student at CMC Vellore, I can offer you some insights on the benefits of joining CMC. Here are the advantages of doing an MBBS from CMC Vellore rather than doing it at AIIMS/JIPMER - CMC Vellore receives ahuge patient inflow,which is around8000 patients per day.CMC offers a wide exposure of rare and common diseases to students during their clinical postings. Thefaculty is nationally and internationally renowned.The CMC teachers are devoted towards carrying out new research activities, and they are very supportive as well. But in this case, AIIMS and JIPMER are equally good. CMC follows thebest protocol systemamong premier medical institutes in India. It offers thebest patient care and a wide range of learning opportunities. TheUG hostels at CMC are better than JIPMER and AIIMS. Thesenior-junior interaction is really good in CMC hostels. By doing an MBBS at CMC, one getselectives in foreign universitiesandsecondary hospital programs (SHP) across India during clinical years. Theinternship period at CMC offers more exposureas compared to other premier medical colleges in India. CMC has astudent governing body system. CMC Vellore offers a rich exposure and plenty of opportunities to MBBS students. Getting into CMC is a great opportunity.

What are benefits of doing MBBS in CMC Vellore?

There are numerous benefits of doing MBBS from CMC Vellore, one of the top medical colleges in India CMC Vellore is highly ranked among the top 5 medical colleges in India. CMC Vellore Medical ranking by NIRF is 3 out of 50 colleges in India in 2023 Despite being a private college, it does not charge very high fees. CMC Vellore MBBS fees are around ?52,830 for the 1st Year CMC Vellore is known to have the best faculty pool and an excellent group of committed staff members. You won’t ever feel lost in life or academics here you will receive continuous guidance from them. The hostel is run by the students itself so it instills in them a sense of responsibility and also develops leadership and communication skills in them. Trust me the list is not exhaustive and there are unending benefits of studying at CMC Vellore!

Why must we do a two-year bond service as an all-India open category MBBS candidate in CMC Vellore?

Though a 2-year bond may seem undesirable for an MBBS student at CMC Vellore, it is quite fair.AFMC has in place a 7-year bond period. In addition to this, several state medical colleges have a bond period as well. I completed a 2 year bond period after my MBBS from CMC Vellore in 2017. The bond period is a great time for learning. It transformed a fresh MBBS graduate like me into a clinician/surgeon. It is theperfect time to decide on MD specialization. During my bond period,I worked for 2 years in a secondary hospitalwhere the patient profiles were very diverse. The hospital I worked at receives patients with MIs, DKA, Strokes, PUOs, CKD, RTAs with polytrauma and head injuries, etc. By the end of my bond period, I had received so much exposure that I knew which PG specialization I wanted to opt for. It is much better than sitting at home and mugging books. Practical knowledge is essential in the field of medicine. My experience has helped shape me as a clinician. Thus, I would suggest you do not regret choosing CMC Vellore because of the 2-year bond period.

What are the fee structures for a non-management quota (unpaid) MBBS seat at CMC Ludhiana and CMC Vellore?

The total course fee for MBBS at CMC Ludhiana and CMC Vellore (for unpaid, non-management candidates) is given below: College Name 1st Year MBBS Fees CMC Vellore INR 56,330 CMC Ludhiana INR 6.60 lakh (as last updated in 2023) The first-year MBBS fee at CMC Vellore is INR 56,330. The breakdown of amount is: Tuition Fee:INR 3,000 One-time Admission Fee:INR 16,660 Other Annual Fee:INR 22,235 The first-year MBBS fee at CMC Ludhiana is INR 6.60 lakh. This is the total course fee for non-management candidates at CMC Vellore and CMC Ludhiana. The amount does not include the hostel fee and other living expenses. About CMC Vellore & CMC Ludhiana:CMC Vellore is a private medical college, established in 1942. It is 3rd in the NIRF 2023 Medical Ranking. CMC Ludhiana, on the other hand, is ranked 42nd.

Is CMC, Vellore India's lowest fee for an MBBS college?

No, CMC Vellore is not the college charging the lowest fees for an MBBS course. There are several other government medical colleges charging very low fees. Even AIIMS charges lower fees than CMC Vellore. Here is a list of colleges charges low fees for MBBS in India Christian Medical College Armed Forces Medical College Pune M. S. Ramaiah Medical College Dayanand Medical College and Hospital Maulana Azad Medical College Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Maharaja Agrasen Medical College, Agroha Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences Terna Medical College Topiwala National However, it’s true that it charges the lowest fees for MBBS among the private colleges.

Can I get into the CMC Ludhiana MBBS with a rank of 257?

Yes, you can easily get into CMC Ludhiana with AIR 257. In fact, with such a good rank, you can get into any top 10 medical colleges in India. I fail to understand why you are considering CMC Ludhiana as your only option unless you are a local of Punjab and dont want to move away from home. CMC Ludhiana is one of the best medical colleges in the country but unfortunately, it has only 13 seats for non-Christians and also charges fees higher than government colleges. However, there isn't any guarantee of admission even with this rank because the counseling is conducted by a state health university and Punjab gives preference to its own resident students. You will be considered only If seats are left vacant in the third or extended second counseling.

CMC Vellore MBBS : Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Course Highlights	Details
duration	5 Years (Full Time)
course level	UG (Degree)
mode of study	On Campus
total fees	₹ 2.9 Lakhs
median package	₹ 4.77 Lakhs
eligibility	10+2 with 50% + NEET-UG
entrance test	NEET

College	MBBS Total Fees
CMC Ludhiana	₹ 40.29 Lakhs
CMC Vellore	₹ 2.9 Lakhs

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
tuition fee	₹15,000
total academic fee	₹2.9 Lakhs
hostel fee	₹50,000
total fee	₹3.4 Lakhs

Events	Dates
Provisional Allotment Order for Stay Round Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2025 [MBBS]	Nov 14, 2025 - Nov 20, 2025
Last Date of Joining for Stay Round Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2025 [MBBS]	Nov 20, 2025
Allotment Order Download for Stay Round Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2025 [MBBS]	Nov 17, 2025 - Nov 20, 2025

The Christian Medical College (CMC) offers a structured and transparent admission process, requiring candidates to fill out an online application, attend an entrance exam (online/offline), and participate in a comprehensive interview process that includes medical evaluations. Admissions are based on NEET UG scores, with a special category for sponsored students by Indian churches. The college provides a Christian environment with degrees recognized globally. CMC is renowned for its distinguished faculty, fostering a friendly learning atmosphere with an integrated learning program that begins in the second year.

Unique features include a foster parenting system to enhance student support. The fee structure is accessible, with an initial admission fee of Rs. 25,000 and a semester fee of Rs. 6,000. Hostel expenses are Rs. 2,000 per month, totaling Rs. 24,000 yearly. Over five years, the comprehensive cost, including various fees, is approximately Rs. 500,000. Tuition fees are significantly low at Rs. 3,000 per year, and the mess fee is Rs.

4,000. Payment options include online banking and cash, with no hidden charges. Many students receive sponsorships, easing financial burdens. CMC is one of the top medical colleges in India, offering a 100% placement rate with starting salaries for graduates around INR 1,00,000 per month. Students undergo a one-year paid internship with a stipend of INR 35,000 per month. Post-graduation opportunities include higher studies, employment at CMC, or global healthcare positions.

The total fee is approximately INR 2,65,330, with a hostel deposit of INR 10,000 and living expenses around INR 6,000. Scholarships are available through the Ministry of Human Resource Development and external sources for eligible students. Financial aid covers tuition and other fees for deserving students, with scholarships around INR 60,000 per year. Loan options may be available through local banks.

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Specialisation	Package	2024
	Median Package	₹4.77 Lakhs

College Name	1st Year MBBS Fees
CMC Vellore	INR 56,330
CMC Ludhiana	INR 6.60 lakh (as last updated in 2023)

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The tuition fee including travels and others will be around 30000 to 50000 depends on the clinical year the person gets into. The college provides scholarship for certain applicable students and the amount will be around 60000 per year which will cober the hostel fee too

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If you join in government quota you will be having minimal fees somewhere like 13000 to 15000 but in management quota you have to pay donation along with the yearly fees it will vary person to person based on marks.

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Reviewed on Jul 31, 2023(Enrolled 2021)

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The fee structure is 50 thousand for the first year and from the second year you have to pay only 20 thousand. There are no hidden fees. You have to pay 10 thousand for the mess fees according to what you eat.

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The total fees comes around INR 2,65,330. Hostel deposit charges are INR 10,000. The approximate living expenses will be around INR 6000. THE economically weaker students are eligible for fee concessions and scholarships.

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Reviewed on Jul 16, 2021(Enrolled 2020)

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The fees is for per month 16000.The fees for overoll course is 200000.There are extra fees like bus fee , bus fee and there are some scholarships frequently .The average fee for scholarship is 1000.They buy extra fee for computer clases and for supplies.

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Fees is less if compared to other colleges. They divided whole fees into 3 parts. We have 3 years of study. We need to give 5000rs each year. Total 15000rs. And another fees for bus which is 750 for each month. We need to pay money and claim tocken for eating food from canteen or we can took food from home. Its nice food in canteen.

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Very good fee and good school .l got a scholarship l get 5000 rs per year . It is e,grand scholarship for collage students . It is good scholarship , I got the scholarship very good scholarship , it is very well

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My collage was 3 years and I pay 1 year after 1year the fees amount is 40000 then total fees 2 lake and other some expenses like when school class photos and candies and bus fees up to 3000 in a month

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My colloge total three years one year fee fifty thousand and total years fee one fifty lakh and bus fee total ten thousand and annual fee five thousand and medical practice fee 5 thousand and one year exam fee one thousand total three years exam fee three thousand

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I have to complete the course in three years at the place where I am studying. You have to stay there for Rs 3,000 every month and Rs 36,000 for a year. There are bus fares and food bills. I have to complete the course in three years at the place where I am studying. You have to stay there for Rs 3,000 every month and Rs 36,000 for a year. There are bus fares and food bills. I have to complete the course in three years at the place where I am studying. You have to stay there for Rs 3,000 every month and Rs 36,000 for a year. There are bus fares and food bills.