Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 30, 2026

The Certificate Course in Multipurpose Health Worker (also referred to as Multi Purpose Hospital Worker or MPHW) at Government Vellore Medical College (GVMC), Vellore is a 1-year certificate-level paramedical programme offered under the Allied Healthcare Certificate Courses scheme of the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu. The course trains students in basic hospital support functions including patient care assistance, ward management, sanitation, sterilisation, and general healthcare support across various hospital departments. GVMC offers 50 sanctioned seats for this course, and admission is conducted through the Tamil Nadu state-level paramedical certificate course selection process. The minimum qualification required is a pass in SSLC (Class 10), making it one of the most accessible healthcare training programmes for students who have not pursued Class 12. Being a government institution, the fees are highly subsidised, and the course provides a direct entry point into government and private hospital employment.

Admissions for the 2026-27 session are expected to follow the same pattern as 2025-26. In 2025, the primary online counselling was conducted in August 2025, and for vacant seats, a district-level and walk-in admission process was conducted in September 2025 (applications from 8-12 September 2025, merit list on 16 September 2025, joining by 20 September 2025, and walk-in admissions from 22 September 2025 onwards, with the entire process completed by 30 September 2025). The 2026-27 admission cycle is expected to begin around June-July 2026. Students are advised to monitor the official website tnmedicalselection.net and the GVMC website velloremedicalcollege.in for updates.

Key Points

The minimum qualification for this course is a pass in SSLC (Class 10), making it accessible to students who have not completed Class 12.
GVMC has 50 sanctioned seats for this course, one of the highest seat intakes among all certificate courses offered at the college.
The course is open to both male and female candidates, and both day scholars and hostel residents are eligible.
Graduates are eligible to apply for government hospital posts such as Multi Purpose Health Worker, Hospital Attendant, and Ward Boy/Girl in Tamil Nadu government health services.
The course is recognised by the Tamil Nadu government and conducted under the supervision of the DME, Tamil Nadu.
Students admitted to this course may be eligible for assistance under the Tamil Nadu government's 'Vetri Nichayam' scheme, subject to applicable norms.
Merit for this course is calculated based on total marks in all subjects in SSLC, computed to a maximum of 100.

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GVMC MPHW Fees

The Certificate Course in Multipurpose Health Worker at GVMC is a government-funded programme with highly subsidised fees. As a government institution, the tuition and other charges are nominal compared to private paramedical institutes. Hostel accommodation is available at GVMC at a monthly charge of Rs. 4,500, which is optional.

Fee Components

Fee Component	Amount
Tuition Fee	Nominal (as per Tamil Nadu government norms for certificate courses)
Other Annual Fees (including uniform, books, etc.)	Rs. 3,000 - Rs. 7,000 (approx.)
University / Examination Fee	As applicable
Total Fees (1 Year)	Rs. 5,000 - Rs. 15,000 (approx.)
Hostel Fee (Optional)	Rs. 4,500 per month (Rs. 54,000 per year)

Exact fee details are available in the official GVMC prospectus for DMLT/Certificate Courses at cms.velloremedicalcollege.in/assets/pdf/DMLT-Prospectus.pdf.
Fees are subject to revision by the Tamil Nadu government.
Application forms for district-level admissions are available free of cost at the Dean/Vice Principal's office of GVMC.
Hostel fee is not mandatory; day scholars may opt out.

GVMC MPHW Admission 2026

Admissions to the Certificate Course in Multipurpose Health Worker at GVMC are conducted through the Tamil Nadu state-level paramedical certificate course selection process administered by the DME, Tamil Nadu. The primary round is conducted online through tnmedicalselection.net, and any remaining vacant seats are filled through district-level and walk-in admissions at the college. Selection is merit-based on total SSLC marks (computed to a maximum of 100 across all subjects).

GVMC Certificate Course Admission Schedule

Event	2025 Actual Dates	2026 Tentative Dates
Online Application (Primary Round)	June-July 2025	June-July 2026
Online Counselling (Primary Round)	August 2025	August 2026
District-level Admission (Vacant Seats)	8-12 September 2025	September 2026
Merit List Publication	16 September 2025	September 2026
Last Date of Joining (District Round)	20 September 2025	September 2026
Walk-in Admission (Leftover Seats)	22 September 2025 onwards	September 2026 onwards
Completion of Admission Process	30 September 2025	September 2026
Commencement of Course	6 October 2025	October 2026

Admission Exam Dates

There is no separate entrance examination for this course. Admission is based on merit in SSLC (Class 10) total marks. No national-level entrance exam is required.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed SSLC (Class 10) from a recognised board in Tamil Nadu or equivalent. For OC/BC/BCM/MBC/DNC candidates, a minimum of 40% aggregate marks in SSLC is required. For SC/SCA/ST candidates, a pass in SSLC is sufficient.
Merit is calculated based on total marks in all subjects in SSLC, computed to a maximum of 100.
Candidates must be at least 17 years of age as of 31 December of the year of admission. There is no upper age limit.
Candidates must be citizens of India and natives of Tamil Nadu.
5% of seats are reserved for Differently Abled (PwD) candidates as per Tamil Nadu government norms.
Tamil Nadu Rule of Reservation applies for communal categories (OC, BC, BCM, MBC/DNC, SC, SCA, ST).

Admission Process

Apply online at tnmedicalselection.net during the primary application window.
If seats remain vacant after the primary online counselling, apply at the Dean/Vice Principal's office at GVMC during the district-level admission window (application forms are free of cost).
Merit list is prepared based on total SSLC marks.
Seat allotment is based on merit rank, communal reservation, and seat availability.
Allotment orders are issued on the spot during counselling/walk-in admission.
Report to GVMC with all original documents (SSLC mark sheet, Transfer Certificate, Nativity Certificate, Community Certificate, Aadhaar card, PwD certificate if applicable) on the joining date.
Admission is confirmed after document verification.

GVMC MPHW Scholarships 2026

Students admitted to government paramedical certificate courses at GVMC can avail of various state and central government scholarships based on their community category and family income. The Tamil Nadu government's 'Vetri Nichayam' scheme may also provide financial assistance to eligible students.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship / Financial Support	Eligibility	Amount / Benefit
Tamil Nadu Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST)	SC/ST students with family income below prescribed limit	As per government norms; covers tuition and maintenance
Tamil Nadu BC/MBC Scholarship	BC/MBC/DNC students with family income below prescribed limit	As per government norms
Central Government Post-Matric Scholarship	SC/ST students	As per central government norms
Vetri Nichayam Scheme (Tamil Nadu)	Students admitted to government certificate courses	Financial assistance as per scheme norms

Scholarship applications for state schemes are submitted through the official Tamil Nadu scholarship portal (tndce.tn.gov.in or tnscholarship.net).
Students must submit income and community certificates at the time of admission to avail of reserved category scholarships.
Scholarship amounts and eligibility criteria are subject to revision by the Tamil Nadu government.

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GVMC MPHW FAQs

Ques. What is the minimum qualification required for the Multipurpose Health Worker course at GVMC?

Ans. The minimum qualification is a pass in SSLC (Class 10) from a recognised board. For OC/BC/BCM/MBC/DNC candidates, a minimum of 40% aggregate marks in SSLC is required. SC/SCA/ST candidates need only a pass. Unlike most other certificate courses under the same scheme, Class 12 (HSC) is not required for this course.

Ques. What kind of work does a Multipurpose Health Worker do after completing this course?

Ans. A Multipurpose Health Worker (Hospital Worker) assists in patient care, ward management, sanitation, sterilisation of equipment, transportation of patients within the hospital, and general support functions across hospital departments. In government health services, they may also be deployed in primary health centres and community health centres for basic health promotion and disease prevention activities.

Ques. How many seats are available for this course at GVMC, and what is the reservation breakdown?

Ans. GVMC has 50 sanctioned seats for the Multi Purpose Hospital Worker course. In 2025, the community-wise vacancy breakdown was: OC-13, BC-14, BCM-2, MBC/DNC-10, SC-6, SCA-1, ST-1 (total 47 seats available for district-level admission). The exact seat matrix may vary each year based on the DME's allocation.

Ques. Can I get a government job after completing this course?

Ans. Yes. Graduates of the Multi Purpose Hospital Worker course are eligible to apply for government hospital posts such as Hospital Attendant, Ward Boy/Girl, and Multi Purpose Health Worker in Tamil Nadu government health services (through Tamil Nadu Medical Services Recruitment Board - MRB and other government recruitment bodies). The course certificate is recognised by the Tamil Nadu government.

Ques. Is there a walk-in admission option if I miss the primary counselling round?

Ans. Yes. If seats remain vacant after the primary online counselling and district-level admission rounds, GVMC conducts walk-in admissions on a first-come, first-served basis strictly following communal rotation. Candidates can directly visit the Dean/Vice Principal's office at GVMC on working days during the walk-in admission period with all original documents. No prior application is required for walk-in admission.

Ques. Can students from other districts of Tamil Nadu apply for this course at GVMC?

Ans. Yes. The course is open to all Tamil Nadu natives, not just residents of Vellore district. However, during the district-level admission round, priority may be given to candidates from Vellore district. In the primary online counselling round, candidates from across Tamil Nadu can apply and choose GVMC as their preferred institution based on merit and seat availability.