Why should you pick SRM Medical Hospital and Research Centre to study MBBS?

SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre is one of the renowned and well-reputed medical institutes across the country. With one of the 12 institutes that have been selected by ICMR to perform clinical trials for first Covid-19 candidate vaccine, SRM has proved its dedication and quality of education that it extends to its students. Shiksha.com, in a conversation with experts at SRM MCHRC, tried to understand the detailed admission process, eligibility criteria and selection criteria for admission to MBBS programme. The experts also discussed other programmes offered at the institute and the eligibility criteria for lateral entry to programmes.

Read the edited excerpt of the conversation below:

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for admission to MBBS programme at SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre?

A: To be eligible for admission to MBBS programme at SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, the applicant must have a minimum aggregate of 50 per cent in Class 12 or equivalent qualification with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics.

Candidate must complete the age of 17 years on or before December 31 of the year of admission to the MBBS course.

Q: Can you briefly tell us the admission process and selection criteria?

A: As a part of the admission process, the candidate must have a valid score in NEET exam. Aspiring candidates can register themselves for Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) counselling session which is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). NEET 2020 is scheduled for September 13.

The selections are done on the basis of rank scored in the NEET exam. The students are given choices to select the college of their choice. There they can choose SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre. There is no management quota.

Q: What are the various other programmes offered at the Institute apart from MBBS?

A: Apart from MBBS, the Institute offers various other Clinical, Non-Clinical and Super Speciality programmes. These courses are enlisted below:

Non-Clinical Courses

MD Anatomy	MD Physiology	MD Biochemistry
MD Pharmacology	MD Pathology	MD Microbiology
MD Community Medicine

Clinical Courses

MD General Medicine	MD Pediatrics	MD Psychiatry
MD Dermatology, Venerology and Leprosy	MD Respiratory Medicine	MD Radio Diagnosis
MD Anaesthesia	MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology	MS General Surgery
MS Orthopaedics	MS Opthalmology	MS Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)

Super Speciality Courses

DM Cardiology	DM Nephrology	DM Neurology
M.Ch Cardio Vascular & Thoracic Surgery	M.Ch Neurosurgery	M.Ch Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
M.Ch Paediatric Surgery	M.Ch Urology

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for lateral entry to SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre?

A: The Institute offers lateral entry to students, who have passed the Diploma programme from recognised by government/private university or institution recognised by state/Central governments fulfilling the conditions specified. These students are eligible to take admission on lateral entry only if the same subjects have been studied at Diploma level.

Q: What is the total cost of the MBBS programme?

A: The cost of the MBBS programme at SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre is Rs 22.5 lakh per annum.

Q: Do you offer any placement assistance to students?

A: There are no placements in the programme but to give students exposure to the practical hospital environment, we offer them internship opportunities SRM Hospital.

Q: Why should a student join SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre over any other medical institutions across the country?

A: SRM MCHRC offers a plethora of opportunities to climb the career ladder as well as to change this world healthier providing the sophisticated treatment. The institute has an annual intake of 150 students for MBBS programme.

The state-of-art infrastructure offers a central library that has a huge collection of online and offline resources, Medical Research Centre that caters to live projects, a Translational Medicine and Research (TMR) centre that intends to accelerate translational and clinical research to improve and impact human health in a meaningful manner, a blood bank and an eye bank.

Apart from this, SRM MCHRC is one of the 12 institutes nationwide selected by ICMR to perform clinical tests of the first Coronavirus candidate vaccine. The institute has extended all possible support to the Government of India in the difficult times of global pandemic due to Coronavirus.