What is the NEET UG cutoff rank for MBBS at MMC Chennai 2026?

For the 2025 cycle, the general category AIQ closing rank at MMC Chennai was 1,296. The TN state quota general category typically closes within the top 150 to 200 ranks on the state merit list. OBC and reserved category cutoffs are lower. Exact 2026 cutoffs will be published after counselling concludes.

How many MBBS seats does MMC Chennai offer, and how are they divided?

MMC Chennai offers 250 MBBS seats annually. Of these, 37 seats (15%) are filled under the All India Quota through MCC counselling. The remaining 213 seats (85%) are filled under the Tamil Nadu state quota through TN DME.

Is there a management quota or direct admission at MMC Chennai?

No. MMC Chennai is a government institution. There is no management quota, NRI quota, or direct admission. All 250 MBBS seats are allotted only through NEET UG merit and centralised counselling.

What is the MBBS fee at MMC Chennai?

The annual government MBBS fee at MMC Chennai is INR 18,073 to INR 19,215 for the general category. The total fee for the 5.5-year programme is around INR 90,365. SC/ST/PwD students pay a reduced annual fee of INR 12,073.

Can students from outside Tamil Nadu get admission at MMC Chennai?

Yes, but only through the 15% All India Quota via MCC. The 85% Tamil Nadu state quota is reserved strictly for Tamil Nadu natives with a valid domicile or nativity certificate. Non-TN students cannot apply for state quota seats.

What is the service bond for MBBS graduates at MMC Chennai?

MBBS graduates from MMC Chennai must complete a 5-year rural service bond under the Tamil Nadu government. Candidates who exit after TN state quota Round 2 must pay INR 10,00,000 as a discontinuation fee. The bond agreement is signed at the time of admission.

What is the internship and residency stipend at MMC Chennai?

MBBS interns at MMC Chennai receive INR 25,000 per month during the mandatory one-year internship. PG residents receive INR 48,000 per month in Year 1, INR 49,000 in Year 2, and INR 50,000 in Year 3 of the MD/MS programme.

Which MD/MS specialities are available at MMC Chennai?

MMC Chennai offers 23 MD specialisations, including General Medicine, Pharmacology, Radiodiagnosis, Dermatology, and Pathology. Six MS specialisations are available, including General Surgery, Orthopaedics, and Ophthalmology. The full seat matrix is published on the TN DME portal before each counselling cycle.

Is NEET PG mandatory for MD/MS admission at MMC Chennai?

Yes. NEET PG is the only route into MD and MS programmes at MMC Chennai. NEET PG 2026 is scheduled for August 30, 2026, and is conducted by NBE. There is no alternative admission route.

How does DM/MCh admission work at MMC Chennai?

All 126 super speciality seats across 19 DM and MCh programmes at MMC are filled through MCC SS counselling based on NEET SS rank. There is no state quota for super speciality seats. NEET SS 2026 is scheduled for December 11 to 12, 2026. Registration is at mcc.nic.in after results.