The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University Chennai Answered Questions

Yes, Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University is a highly reputed Institution approved by the Medical Council of India (MCI). It is named after the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Dr MG Ramachandran (MGR) and is the second-the largest health sciences University in India. The MGR University is ranked 23rd by NIRF 2023 under the Dental category. 

Deserving and meritorious students are offered scholarships by MGR Medical University based on their academic performance and other criteria. Here are some of the scholarships available at MGR Medical University:Tamil Nadu Government Scholarship: SC/ ST/ OBC students are eligible to get a scholarship provided they have scored 75 percent in their Class 12 and obtain a certain percentage in the entrance examination.MGR Medical University Need-cum-Merit Scholarship: Students from minority communities are eligible to get a scholarship if they secure 75 percent in Class 12.Students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds are also eligible to apply for a scholarship offered by the University.

The MGR University promotes research, disseminates knowledge, and is eligible for central assistance under UGC Act 1956 (UGC letter No. F.9-14/2007 [CPP-I] dt 12.3.2008). MGR University is the only Medical University in Tamil Nadu that is capable of granting affiliation to new institutions under Government or Self-financing in Medical, Dental, Indian Medicine/Homoeopathy & Allied Health Sciences (Pharmacy, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy and many others) and awarding degrees under a single umbrella to maintain uniform and high standards of education. Until 1988, all degrees in Health Sciences were awarded by the University of Madras. 

The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University is situated in Guindy in the southern part of the city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Development of the main campus spread over more than 300 acres. MGR Medical University has a modern and well-equipped campus with state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research, and clinical practice. The university has lecture halls, libraries, laboratories, hospitals, and other facilities required for medical education.

The Tamil Nadu Medical University Act, 1987 (Act No.37 of 1987) received the assent of the President of India on 24th September 1987. By Act No. 39 of 1991, it was amended that the Act may be called “The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai, Act, 1987. This affiliating University governed by the said Act started functioning in July 1988. The Students admitted to the various Medical and Paramedical courses after 1st March 1988 come under this Medical University as per Government notification issued in GOMs No.1628/ Health, Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy and Family Welfare Department dated 23rd August 1988.

Talking about the history of MGR Medical University, the need to have a separate Medical University in Tamilnadu exclusively to deal with medical education and research at Under graduate, Post graduate and Doctoral level was keenly felt for over a period of years and was under consideration of the State Government since 1980. The State Government appointed a High Level Committee consisting of Dr. A. Venugopal, Dr. M. Natarajan and Dr. S. Kameswaran to go into all aspects of establishing a separate Medical University and make suitable recommendations to the State Government.Apart from modern medicine, the Committee was also requested to examine and suggest improvements to be made in other traditional systems of Indian Medicine viz. Siddha, Ayurveda and Unani. The intension was that the Medical University to be established in Tamil Nadu should bring about co-ordination between various educational and training institutions of modern medicine as well as other Indian Systems of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, etc. and promote research. Based on the report of the Committee, the Medical University was established by the Government of Tamil Nadu.

The duration of courses offered by MGR Medical University varies depending on the course and level of study. Undergraduate courses usually take 4-5 years, postgraduate courses take 2-3 years, and doctoral courses take 3-5 years. Below are some flagship courses of MGR Medical University:CourseDuration of courseMBBS4.5 YearsMSc2 YearsBSc3 YearsMHA [Hospital]2 YearsMBA2 YearsMPT2 Years

MGR is the only Medical University in Tamil Nadu capable of granting affiliation to new institutions under Government or self-financing in Medical, Dental, Indian Medicine/ Homoeopathy and Allied Health Sciences (Pharmacy, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and so on) and awarding degrees under a single umbrella to maintain uniform and high standards of education. There are over 870 colleges affiliated with MGR Medical University. Below are some of the popular colleges.MGR Medical University Affiliated Institution ListThanjavur Medical College, ThanjavurChengalpattu Medical College, ChengalpattuCoimbatore Medical College, CoimbatoreMadras Medical college, ChennaiStanley Medical College, ChennaiMadurai Medical College, MaduraiTirunelveli Medical College, TirunelveliKilpauk Medical College, ChennaiChristian Medical College, Vellore

The MGR Medical University fee structure varies based on course and level of study. The fee structure of MGR Medical College is reasonable when compared to other similar institutions in India.CourseFeesEligibilityMBBS9,000  (Total Fees)10+2 with 50% + NEETMSc6,000  (Total Fees)GraduationBSc6,000  (Total Fees)10+2MHA [Hospital]6,000  (Total Fees)GraduationMBA6,000  (Total Fees)GraduationMPT6,000  (Total Fees)BPT

MGR Medical University admission to various courses is based on merit and scores of entrance exams. The accepted entrance exams are NEET UG, NEET PG, and others. For MBBS, students are required to apply via the NEET UG entrance exam. For other courses, students can apply on the official website. The documents needed are:Marksheet of Class X and XIIMarksheet of GraduationExamination Statement of Marks (+2 Course or Equivalent Examination)Degree Certificate.Transfer Certificate