The MD (Anaesthesiology) programme at Government Vellore Medical College (GVMC), Vellore is a 3-year postgraduate medical degree recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai. The course provides comprehensive training in perioperative care, pain management, critical care, and resuscitation, making it one of the most clinically demanding and rewarding PG specialties. GVMC, as a Tamil Nadu state government medical college, offers this programme at a highly subsidised fee of Rs. 40,000 per year (tuition) plus Rs. 10,000 (special fee), making it extremely affordable compared to private institutions. The college has 3 sanctioned seats for MD Anaesthesiology under the state quota (2026-27 session), with 50% of total seats going to the All India Quota via MCC NEET PG counselling. The course is offered in full-time on-campus mode and is popular due to GVMC's strong clinical infrastructure, high patient load, and the growing demand for trained anaesthesiologists across India.
Admission to MD Anaesthesiology at GVMC for the 2026-27 session is based on NEET PG 2026, which was conducted on 3 August 2026. The MCC NEET PG counselling for the All India Quota (50% seats) has been completed for the 2026-27 session. The Tamil Nadu state quota counselling (50% seats) was conducted by the Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee (TNMSC) through multiple rounds (Rounds 1, 2, and 3) between November 2026 and February 2027. Admissions for the 2026-27 session are now closed. For the next session (2027-28), NEET PG 2027 registration is expected to open tentatively in April 2027, with the exam likely in June 2027.
Key Points
- GVMC Vellore has 3 sanctioned seats for MD Anaesthesiology under the state quota for the 2026-27 session; 50% of total seats are allocated to All India Quota via MCC NEET PG counselling.
- Anaesthesiology is one of the highest-demand PG specialties in India, with significant career opportunities in both government and private sectors, as well as in critical care and pain management.
- The course is affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, and is recognised by NMC.
- PG students at GVMC receive a monthly stipend as per Tamil Nadu government norms, in addition to the subsidised fee structure.
- The Tamil Nadu state quota seats are filled through TNMSC counselling; both government and management quota seats in private colleges are also filled through this process.
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