Admission to the government medical college in Tamil Nadu is merit-based, with an annual intake of 60 students. Candidates must apply to MGR University and have completed their 12th grade with at least 40% in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics. Admissions are determined through government counseling, excluding language subjects. The faculty is highly qualified, with all professors holding Ph.D.s, providing excellent academic and practical guidance. Students benefit from a low faculty-to-student ratio and a mentor system from the first year.
The college fee structure is variable; a Bachelor's in Pharmacy costs around Rs 2,00,000, averaging Rs 80,000 annually over four years. Additional costs include Rs 1,00,000 for lab and hospital maintenance. Placements are effective, with companies like Zydus Cadila and Sun Pharma recruiting students. The average salary for graduates is about 20,000 INR, with higher pay in marketing roles. While B. Pharm students do not have internships, Pharm.D students do.
Scholarships are available for government-allotted seats and first-generation or low-income students, with a notable scheme offering 7,000 INR for MBC students. Tuition fees are approximately 78,000 INR per year, with the total program cost ranging between 8 to 10 lakhs. Hostel fees are 72,000 to 122,000 per year. Scholarships are generally not available for management quota admissions.
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