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Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College (GMKMC) is a public medical institute established in 1986 by the Government of Tamil Nadu. Located in Salem, Tamil Nadu, the college is named after former Union Minister of Steel Mohan Kumaramangalam. It is affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai and recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
As per NIRF Medical 2024, GMKMC is ranked #60 among medical institutes in India.
The campus spans 13 acres in Salem city. The attached Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Hospital serves as the primary teaching hospital with over 300 beds, providing clinical training across medical and surgical departments.
- GMKMC offers programmes across Medicine, Surgery, Super Specialty, and Allied Health:
- MBBS — 5.5 years (4.5 years academic + 1 year internship), 100 seats, admission via NEET UG
- MD — 3 years, in Anaesthesiology, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Forensic Medicine, General Medicine, Microbiology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Psychiatry, and Radio Diagnosis
- MS — 3 years, in ENT, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, and Otorhinolaryngology
- DM — 3 years, in Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, and Neurology
- M.Ch — 3 years, in Neuro Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Surgical Gastroenterology, and Urology
- B.Sc Allied Health programmes in Medical Laboratory Technology, Cardiac Technology, Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology (3 years each)
- B.Sc Nursing (4 years)
Total MBBS fees are INR 90,365 for the 5.5-year programme under the government quota. MD and MS fees are INR 1,50,000 to 1,73,330 for the 3-year programme. DM and M.Ch fees are INR 2,15,946 for 3 years.
GMKMC graduates primarily enter government hospital service and clinical practice. As a Tamil Nadu government medical college, MBBS graduates serving on the state bond are posted in primary health centres and government hospitals across the state.
GMKMC Admission Dates 2027
The 2026-27 admission cycle for MBBS and PG programmes at GMKMC has concluded. NEET UG 2026 governed MBBS admissions through Tamil Nadu state counselling and the All India Quota. NEET PG 2026 governed MD and MS admissions. The next cycles are outlined below.
| Event | MBBS 2027-28 (Tentative) | MD/MS 2027 (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance Exam | NEET UG 2027 | NEET PG 2027 |
| Exam Date | May 2027 | March 2027 |
| Counselling Authority | Tamil Nadu Health and Family Welfare (State) and MCC (AIQ) | MCC and Tamil Nadu MBBS PG Counselling |
| Counselling Period | July to August 2027 | May to July 2027 |
| Session Start | August to September 2027 | August 2027 |
For DM and M.Ch super-specialty admissions, the entrance route is NEET SS (National Board of Examinations super-specialty exam). DM and M.Ch counselling is managed through the National Board of Examinations (NBE) All India Super Specialty Counselling portal. The table below shows the course-wise entrance exam structure.
| Programme | Entrance Exam | Counselling Authority | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS (5.5 years) | NEET UG | Tamil Nadu State and MCC AIQ | 100 |
| MD (3 years) | NEET PG | Tamil Nadu PG Medical Counselling and MCC AIQ | Multiple per specialisation |
| MS (3 years) | NEET PG | Tamil Nadu PG Medical Counselling and MCC AIQ | Multiple per specialisation |
| DM (3 years) | NEET SS | NBE Super Specialty Counselling | Per specialisation |
| M.Ch (3 years) | NEET SS | NBE Super Specialty Counselling | Per specialisation |
| B.Sc Allied Health (3 years) | Tamil Nadu Para Medical Board / Direct | Tamil Nadu Para Medical Board | Per stream |
| B.Sc Nursing (4 years) | NEET UG (some states) / Direct merit | Tamil Nadu Nursing Admissions | Per batch |
GMKMC Courses and Fees
GMKMC offers courses from UG to super-specialty levels across Medicine, Surgery, Allied Health, and Nursing. Being a government institution, fees are among the most affordable in the country at each level. The fee data below is from the official GMKMC fee schedule.
| Course | Duration | Seats | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | 5.5 years | 100 | INR 90,365 (entire programme) |
| MD (clinical disciplines) | 3 years | Per specialisation | INR 1,73,330 (entire programme) |
| MD (Anaesthesia and Radiodiagnosis) | 3 years | Per specialisation | INR 1,50,000 (entire programme) |
| MS (all surgical specialisations) | 3 years | Per specialisation | INR 1,73,330 (entire programme) |
| DM (Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Neurology) | 3 years | Per specialisation | INR 2,15,946 (entire programme) |
| M.Ch (all surgical super-specialties) | 3 years | Per specialisation | INR 2,15,946 (entire programme) |
| B.Sc Allied Health (MLT, Cardiac, OT Technology) | 3 years | Per stream | INR 9,000 (entire programme) |
| B.Sc Nursing | 4 years | Per batch | INR 12,000 (entire programme) |
MD specialisations include Anaesthesiology, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Forensic Medicine, General Medicine, Microbiology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Psychiatry, and Radio Diagnosis. MS specialisations cover ENT, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, and Otorhinolaryngology.
GMKMC Admission Process
Admission to all GMKMC medical programmes is NEET-driven. The college does not conduct any separate entrance examination. Tamil Nadu follows a merit-based counselling system for state quota seats, with reservations as per the TN state government policy.
MBBS Admission
Eligibility for MBBS requires Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and a minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST). A valid NEET UG score is mandatory. Tamil Nadu allocates 85% of seats to state quota (managed by Tamil Nadu Health and Family Welfare Department) and 15% to All India Quota (managed by MCC at mcc.nic.in).
- Register for NEET UG on NTA portal (registration window: November to February)
- Appear for NEET UG (May)
- Apply for TN state counselling via knruhs.telangana.gov.in equivalent (Tamil Nadu portal)
- Choice filling, seat allotment, document verification (July to August)
- Admission confirmation and fee payment
GMKMC Salem is competitive within the Tamil Nadu government college pool. Based on NEET 2025 data, the AIQ General category closing score was approximately 571 marks. The Tamil Nadu state quota closing scores for the MBC category were approximately 537 marks, and for SC category approximately 487 marks in 2025. Cutoff trends for 2027 are expected to remain broadly similar unless the NEET paper difficulty changes significantly.
MD and MS Admission
Eligibility requires an MBBS degree with internship completion. A valid NEET PG score is mandatory. Seats are allotted through Tamil Nadu PG Medical Counselling and the MCC AIQ portal. GMKMC PG seats in high-demand branches such as Radiodiagnosis, Orthopaedics, and General Medicine close at competitive NEET PG ranks. Biochemistry and Forensic Medicine typically have lower closing ranks within TN government colleges.
DM and M.Ch Admission
Super-specialty DM and M.Ch admission requires an MD or MS in the relevant parent discipline with internship. Admission is through NEET SS (conducted by NBE) and counselling via the NBE super-specialty portal. GMKMC offers DM in Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, and Neurology, and M.Ch in Neuro Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Surgical Gastroenterology, and Urology.
GMKMC Placements and Career Outcomes
GMKMC, as a Tamil Nadu government medical college, does not conduct formal campus placements. Graduate career outcomes are shaped by NEET PG examination performance, Tamil Nadu Health Department postings, and private practice routes.
| Career Stage and Pathway | Typical Starting Compensation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS Internship | INR 20,000 to 25,000 per month (stipend) | Mandatory rotating internship at teaching hospital |
| TN State Bond Service (post-MBBS) | INR 60,000 to 75,000 per month | 1-year rural/PHC posting, mandatory for TN government college graduates |
| NEET PG to MD/MS | Stipend INR 70,000 to 90,000 per month (during PG) | Most GMKMC graduates pursue PG study |
| Government Medical Officer (post-MBBS, TNPSC) | INR 90,000 to 1,10,000 per month | Via Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Medical Officer exam |
| Private Hospital Practice (MBBS) | INR 8 to 12 LPA (junior doctor) | Corporate and private hospital employment |
| Specialist Practice (post-MD/MS) | INR 15 to 25 LPA | Specialty-dependent |
B.Sc Nursing graduates find employment at Mohan Kumaramangalam Hospital and other government hospitals in Salem, as well as at private nursing homes across Tamil Nadu. Allied health B.Sc graduates (MLT, Cardiac Technology, OT Technology) enter hospital laboratory, cardiac care, and surgical support roles.
GMKMC Rankings
GMKMC participates in NIRF Medical rankings and holds a position among the top government district medical colleges in Tamil Nadu.
| Ranking Body | Category | 2024 Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Medical | 60 |
The NIRF Medical rank of 60 in 2024 places GMKMC among the notable government medical colleges in southern India within this tier. The college holds NMC recognition for MBBS and PG programmes, and its teaching hospital maintains standard NMC-prescribed bed strength requirements for clinical training.
GMKMC Campus and Infrastructure
GMKMC occupies a 13-acre campus in Salem city, Tamil Nadu. The attached Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Hospital with over 300 beds serves as the primary teaching hospital. The hospital runs OPD and IPD services across Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, and Psychiatry departments.
Campus infrastructure includes pre-clinical and clinical department blocks, a central library, dissection halls, pathology and microbiology laboratories, a skills simulation lab, and sports facilities. Super-specialty departments including Cardiology, Neurology, and Nephrology operate as separate clinical blocks within the hospital complex.
Separate hostel facilities are available for boys and girls. Annual hostel fees go up to INR 36,000 per year. Salem city is well connected by rail and road, with the Salem Junction railway station approximately 5 km from the medical college complex.
GMKMC vs GH Coimbatore vs GMC Tirunelveli
Aspirants comparing GMKMC Salem typically look at other Tamil Nadu government medical colleges within a similar NEET rank band. The three most directly comparable institutions are GMKMC Salem, Government Medical College Hospital Coimbatore (GMCH Coimbatore), and Government Medical College Tirunelveli.
| Parameter | GMKMC, Salem | GMCH, Coimbatore | GMC, Tirunelveli |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Government (TN Govt) | Government (TN Govt) | Government (TN Govt) |
| Established | 1986 | 1997 | 1988 |
| Affiliation | TN Dr. MGR Medical University | TN Dr. MGR Medical University | TN Dr. MGR Medical University |
| MBBS Seats | 100 | 250 | 200 |
| MBBS Fees (Total) | INR 90,365 | Government fee band | Government fee band |
| Super Specialty | DM and M.Ch available | DM and M.Ch available | DM and M.Ch available |
| Location | Salem, Central TN | Coimbatore, Western TN | Tirunelveli, South TN |
GMCH Coimbatore has a larger MBBS intake and serves Western Tamil Nadu. GMC Tirunelveli caters to the southernmost districts of Tamil Nadu. GMKMC Salem serves the Salem, Namakkal, and Dharmapuri belt in central Tamil Nadu. All three charge similar government fee rates. Aspirants typically choose between them based on geography and NEET rank-based counselling allotment.
GMKMC FAQs
Ques. What is the MBBS fee at GMKMC Salem?
Ans. The total MBBS fees at GMKMC Salem are INR 90,365 for the entire 5.5-year programme (4.5 years academic + 1 year internship). This is the government rate. Hostel fees are additional, up to INR 36,000 per year.
Ques. What is the NEET cutoff for GMKMC Salem?
Ans. Based on NEET 2025 data, the GMKMC Salem AIQ closing score for General category was approximately 571 marks. Under the Tamil Nadu state quota, the MBC category closed at around 537 marks, and the SC category at around 487 marks. Cutoff trends for 2027 are expected to remain broadly similar.
Ques. Is there a bond obligation for GMKMC MBBS graduates?
Ans. Yes, MBBS graduates from Tamil Nadu government medical colleges including GMKMC are required to complete a 1-year compulsory rural service bond with the Tamil Nadu Health Department after internship. Non-compliance attracts a financial penalty. This applies to state-quota seat holders.
Ques. What PG specialisations are available at GMKMC Salem?
Ans. GMKMC offers MD in Anaesthesiology, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Forensic Medicine, General Medicine, Microbiology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Psychiatry, and Radio Diagnosis. MS is offered in ENT, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, and Otorhinolaryngology. DM and M.Ch are offered in 4 and 5 super-specialty disciplines respectively.
Ques. What is the NIRF rank of GMKMC Salem?
Ans. As per NIRF Medical 2024, GMKMC is ranked #60 among medical institutes in India.
Ques. Is GMKMC Salem a government or private college?
Ans. GMKMC Salem is a government medical college under the Government of Tamil Nadu. It is affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University and recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC). It operates under government fee rates and fills seats entirely through NEET-based counselling with no management quota.
Ques. Does GMKMC Salem offer super-specialty DM and M.Ch programmes?
Ans. Yes, GMKMC offers DM in Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, and Neurology, and M.Ch in Neuro Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Surgical Gastroenterology, and Urology. Admission is through NEET SS conducted by the National Board of Examinations.
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Yes, Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College (GMKMC), Salem, offers nursing courses. They have 50 seats for B.Sc. Nursing. They also provide 50 seats for Post?Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
The hostel fee of GMKMC is INR 36 thousand per year.
hostel facility is there ?
Yes, hostel facilities are available for both boys and girls in GMKMC Salem. The hostel fee per year is INR 36 thousand.
There is a Computer Based Test (CBT) conducted by CMC Vellore Itself for providing admission to its Bachelor of Physiotherapy course.