Rajah Muthiah Medical College

• Rajah Muthiah Medical College is a government medical college and hospital established in 1980 at Chidambaram, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the most popular med schools in South India.
• Today, the college operates as Government Cuddalore Medical College and Hospital, a 1200-bed tertiary level center with a 24-hour emergency department and coronary care unit. The college offers MBBS, MD, MS, and Diploma courses in various medical specialties. It also has hostels for both boys and girls with all amenities included.
• The college is accredited with a grade A by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). 

Highlights

Infrastructure and Facilities  

Campus -

• Vast campus size

• Green and Serene environment with well-maintained lawns and gardens

Hostels -

• Separate hostels for both boys and girls with all the amenities

• Located about 5 minute's walk from the college and the hospital

Food -

• Hygienic and nutritious food

• Affordable and subsidized by the collage

  Scholarships

• The students of Rajah Muthiah Medical College and Hospital can avail of various Government Scholarships subject to eligibility. However, these only apply to candidates selected through the Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education, Chennai. 
• Additionally, students can avail of various government-aided scholarships through National Scholarship Portal. The portal provides the facility to make applications for all government-related scholarship programs.

Rankings: 

Rajah Muthiah Medical College and Hospital ranking depends on parents' and students' preferences during NEET 2022 AIQ and State counseling.

• All India Ranking - 254 

• Tamil Nadu State Ranking - 26 

Advantages

• The faculty of the college is well-qualified and experienced, with hundreds of members who are experts in their various fields. The curriculum at the institution is constantly updated and linked with the most recent discoveries and trends in medicine.

• The college has a sprawling campus with one of the largest residential Universities in Southern Asia.

• The college has a placement cell that helps students find suitable jobs after completing their courses. The college also organizes campus interviews and career guidance programs for students.

Disadvantages

• The college is located in Tamil Nadu, and the medium of instruction is English. However, some of the patients and staff may speak only Tamil or other regional languages. This may pose a challenge for students who are not fluent in the local language and may affect their learning skills.

• While the college provides ample opportunities for diversity and exposure to the local culture, it may also create some cultural differences. Students may have to adjust to the local customs, food, climate, and lifestyle of the local culture.

• The college has a high standard of education and expects its students to perform well in academics and clinical practice. This may cause a competitive and stressful environment for the students to outperform.
    

FAQs

Q1: What courses are offered by the college, and what are the admission criteria?

The college offers MBBS, MD, and MS in various medical specialties. The admission to these courses is based on NEET-UG and NEET-PG scores and centralized counseling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).

Q2: Where is the college located, and how can I reach there?

The college is located at Annamalai Nagar of Chidambaram town in Tamil Nadu. The nearest railway junction to the college is Chidambaram, just 3 km away from the college. Neyveli Airport is about 43km away too.

Q3: Is the college accredited by any authority? 

Yes, the college is accredited with Grade A by NAAC.

Q4: How is the academic calendar and examination system of the college?

The college follows an annual academic calendar that is divided into two semesters. The college conducts internal assessments, practical exams, and theory exams for the students.

Q5: How are the hostel facilities for the students of the college? 

The college has separate hostels for boys and girls with good accommodations and amenities. The hostels are close to the college and the hospital. The hostels have mess facilities, common rooms, recreation facilities, etc. The hostels are also secured by CCTV cameras and security guards.