Velammal Medical College Hospital and Research Institute

About College

• Velammal Medical College Hospital and Research Institute is a well-known medical college in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. The Velammal Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, located in Anuppanadi, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India, offers undergraduate and postgraduate medical courses.
• Affiliated with the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, the college is also recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI), the regulatory body for medical education in India. 

• The founder of the Velammal Medical College Hospital and Research Institute and the Velammal Educational Trust is Mr. M. V. Muthuramalingam. The current college dean is Dr. K. Senthil Kumar.

Highlights 

Infrastructure and Facilities:

Campus:

• The college has a spacious, well-maintained campus with modern infrastructure and facilities.
• The campus provides Wi-Fi connectivity and has a dedicated IT department for technical support.

Labs:

• The college has well-equipped laboratories for students who wish to opt for anatomy, surgery, and other medical subjects to conduct experiments and research in various fields of medicine.
• The labs are maintained by experienced lab technicians and faculty members.

Library:

• The college has a well-stocked library with many textbooks, reference books, journals, and e-resources.
• The library provides online access to various medical databases and journals.
• The college also has a digital library with ebooks and e-journals.

Clinical rotations:

• The college provides clinical training to students through rotations at affiliated hospitals and healthcare institutions.
• The college has tie-ups with several hospitals and healthcare centers in Madurai and surrounding areas.

Hospitals:

• The college has an affiliated hospital, Velammal Medical College Hospital, with over 1000 beds.
• The hospital has modern facilities and technology, including an ICU, MRI, and CT scan machines, and a blood bank.
• The hospital provides medical services in various specialties.

Hostels:

• The college provides separate hostels for male and female students.
• The hostels have basic amenities, including furnished rooms, Wi-Fi connectivity, and mess facilities.
• The hostels have round-the-clock security and are supervised by wardens.

Food:

• The college has a mess facility that provides nutritious and hygienic food to students.
• The mess serves vegetarian and non-vegetarian food, and a dietitian plans the menu to ensure a balanced diet.

Transportation:

• The college provides students and faculty members with transportation facilities.
• The college has a fleet of buses that operate on specific routes to transport students to and from the college and hostels.

Scholarships

• Merit-based scholarship

Scholarships awarded based on merit reward students for their efforts and success in school. Students who excel academically and display other distinguishing traits are encouraged to continue their pursuits.

• State-granted scholarship

College students may be eligible to receive financial aid through scholarships from their respective state governments or other approved entities. The government funds these scholarships and must meet specific criteria set forth by the government.

Ranking

• Tamil Nadu State Ranking – 43rd 
• NRI/OCI ranking - 48th
  

Advantages

• Beautiful, expansive campus with state-of-the-art facilities and access to clinical training at partner hospitals.   
• Faculty with extensive relevant experience.  
• Comprehensive medical library for use in instruction and study
• On-campus dormitories are offered for students.    
• Students are provided with a dining hall and a shuttle service.
• Fees are much lower than those at other private medical schools

Disadvantages

• Despite the cumbersome nature of the city's public transportation, the institute offers a complimentary shuttle bus service.    
• Super-specialized hospitals may be harder to reach than in bigger urban centers. However, the associated medical centers offer excellent visibility.
• Students from other states or regions may have difficulty adjusting at first because most people in the area speak Telugu.

FAQs

Q. What is the NEET cut-off accepted by the VMCHR Madurai?

A NEET score of 147 is taken at the institute for admission to the MBBS curriculum.

Q. What is the highest package given at Velammal medical college?

The average CTC at Velammal Medical College and Hospital Research Institute is between INR 3 LPA and INR 5 LPA. Hence placement is good.

Q. What are the different seat quotas for students at VMCHR, Madurai?

A valid NEET PG score is required for admission to MD and MS programs. The quotas are divided into 35% for management and 15% for non-resident Indians.

Q. Does Velammal Medical College and Hospital Research Institute, Madurai, offer any extracurricular activities for its students?

VMCHRI, Madurai, does host a wide variety of co-curricular events. The health and happiness of the students are prioritized. Students can have a fulfilling and enjoyable college experience by participating in student organizations, musical groups, and campus-wide celebrations.

Q. What are Velammal Medical College And Hospital Research Institute, Madurai's MBBS admission requirements?

Admission requirements include that the student has to be 17 or older on December 31, admittance year. All Higher Secondary School students with 10+2 in science (biology or biotechnology) and Physics and Chemistry with a minimum of 50% are eligible

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