Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore has various admission criteria:

• For MBBS, applicants must have at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology (or Botany or Zoology) and English. Candidates must also have at least 140/200 marks in these subjects. For BC/MBC/SC/ST/OPH, candidates must have 40% marks.
• For the CMC Vellore BPT program, candidates must have passed Class 12 from the CBSE board or equivalent with a minimum of 50 percent in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
• For DM and M.Ch, candidates must have an MD/DNB degree in the relevant specialization from a recognized university.
• Non-Indian nationals must obtain a "No Objection Certificate" from the Government of India.
• Candidates must possess an MBBS Degree from a University recognized by the MCI.

Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore is a top medical college in India. It offers a variety of undergraduate, postgraduate, and higher specialty courses in medicine, nursing, and related disciplines. 

CMC Vellore is known for its departments in neurosciences, gasteroenterology, and hematology. It is a national leader in the treatment of rare blood disorders and bone marrow transplantation. CMC Vellore also gives high importance to less prominent specialities such as rheumatology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, developmental pediatrics, and palliative care. 

CMC Vellore's research activities have contributed to major health policies such as the national poliomyelitis immunization policy and policies regarding the treatment and rehabilitation of patients with leprosy.