Vinayaka Mission's Kirupananda Variyar Medical College, Salem

About College

• The Vinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar Medical College was founded in 1995 and is located in Salem, India. From 1995 to 2004, it was affiliated with the TamilNadu Dr. MGR Medical University. It was in 2004 when it became Vinayaka Mission’s research foundation’s constituent college. 

• With a vision to provide humanitarian services in the form of the best healthcare to the people of the local community, this institution was formed. It is named after its founder, Kirupananda Variyar, a great spiritual leader of his time. Currently, Prof. Dr. K. Ezhil Vendhan is the dean, and Prof. Dr. Deepti Shastri is the deputy dean of the institute.

Highlights

Infrastructure and Facilities

Vinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar Medical College, Salem, provides numerous facilities to its students. Some of them are as below:

Campus

• The institution is spread across a vast area of 51 acres. 

• The institute offers students different classrooms, seminar halls, demo rooms, etc., both AC and Non-AC types.

Lab

• The institute has a central research laboratory for biomedical research where students can undertake research-based activities under the supervision of the faculty members.

Library

• Dr. A. Shanmugasundaram's central library is located within the college and is named after Dr. A. Shanmugasundaram, founder and chancellor of Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation. 

• Students can refer to many medical books, national and international journals, and ready references.

Clinical Rotations

• No information is available for this.

Hospitals

• The college also has a hospital with 560 beds with some of the world’s best facilities offered to patients at an affordable cost. 

• The hospital further has consultancy services and tie-ups with the government of Tamil Nadu.

Hostels

• Both girls and boys have separate hostel facilities at the campus. 

• The hostels are equipped with modern facilities for comfortable living. 

• The hostel also offers entertainment facilities for the students to spend their leisure time. 

• Students can also use the internet facility and the sports grounds near the hostel campus.

Food

• The institute provides canteen facilities for students on hospital and college campuses. 

• A separate hygiene kitchen and canteen are available for students staying in the hostel.

Transportation

• The Vinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar Medical College provides bus service to its students for transportation. 

• The institute has laid out the routes for pick-up and drop points.

Scholarships

The institute offers scholarships to eligible students annually to help young aspirants pursue higher education. Here is the list of scholarships available:

• Founder’s Scholarship Scheme - Scholarship is given to the top 5000 ranks in JEE (Main), CBSE (Top 100), Top 1000 rank in JEE (Advanced), & District Toppers in each district of Tamil Nadu in 10+2 Level Exam and State Board Toppers in H.Sc. level. 

• Merit Scholarship - It is provided based on +2 scores.

• Scholarship to SC/ST/Minority students from government agencies.

• Scholarship to the first graduates from the family.

• Scholarship given to orphans, differently abled & economically very poor candidates with merit.

• Scholarship for sports given to students with proficiency in national, state, district, and international levels.

• The scholarship is given to children of Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation staff members.

• The scholarship is given to alums of Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation.

Rankings

The Vinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar Medical College has received the following rankings:

• NIRF Ranking - 151

• All India Management Ranking - 41

• In Tamil Nadu - 20

Advantages:

• Infrastructure - The college has a high state-of-the-art infrastructure with a beautiful campus that provides excellent study options to its students.

• Work-Life Balance - The college has been amongst the best in giving its students a proper work-life balance, especially in the internship and job placement period.

Disadvantages:

• Transportation - Students coming for the first time may need help as the nearest bus station is around 13 km from the college. 

• Cultural Issue - People from the northern side of the country may face some issues with language as the college is situated in Salem, a small area in Tamil Nadu.

FAQs

Q. Which medical college is affiliated with Vinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar Medical College?

The Vinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar Medical College, Salem, is affiliated with Dr. MGR Medical University, Tamil Nadu.

Q. Is Vinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar Medical College, Salem private or government college?

It is a government-recognized private deemed-to-be-university in Salem.

Q. What is the NIRF ranking for Vinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar Medical College, Salem?

The college has been ranked #151 as per the latest NIRF rankings.

Q. Are the degrees offered by Vinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar Medical College, Salem, recognized and valid?

The degrees are valid and recognized by national bodies such as UGC.

Q. Is there any dress code at Vinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar Medical College, Salem?

Boys at the institute must wear formal clothing such as shirts and trousers. Girls are required to wear salwar and churidar with dupattas.

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