Government Kilpauk Medical College - [GKMC], Tamil Nadu, Chennai was established in 1960. GKMC, Chennai offers as many as 31 courses in four main streams: paramedical, science, medical and dentistry, and also seven degrees namely BDS, MD, MCh, MBBS, MS (Surgery). National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test-(NEET-UG) for admission into Engineering courses and National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test-(NEET-UG) for admission into Engineering courses are accepted by the Government Kilpauk Medical College. The application mode is online. 

Government Kilpauk Medical College Quick Facts 

  • Candidates for MBBS must have completed a 10+2 or equivalent exam from a recognised board with a minimum of 50% in the aggregate. The total intake of the MBBS program is 150 seats.
  • NEET-SS scores will be used to determine eligibility for Super Specialty programs.
  • Every year, the admissions process for Government Kilpauk Medical College Chennai begins in April and ends in September.
  • 85% of seats are reserved for the candidates from Tamil Nadu and 15% of seats for other candidates of India

Government Kilpauk Medical College Courses 

Course Details Selection Criteria
MBBS 
  • Duration: 4.5 years + 1 year internship
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology along with English from any recognized board.
  • Fees per Annum: INR 23725
 NEET UG
Paramedical 
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: 10+2 
  • Specializations: Cardiac Sonography Technician, Certificate Radiological Assistant and Diploma in Medical Lab Technology, ECG/Treadmill, Emergency Care Technician, Respiratory Therapy Technician, Orthopaedic Technician, Theatre Technician, Anaesthesia Technician, Dialysis Technician
 A minimum of 50% in 10+2
PG Diploma
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility: MBBS
  • Specializations: Anaesthesia, Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, and Child Health, Clinical Pathology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Orthopaedics
  • Fees per annum: INR 39050
 NEET PG
MD
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: MBBS Degree
  • Specializations: General Medicine, Pathology, Microbiology, Paediatrics and Anaesthesiology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Physiology
  • Fees per annum: INR 47350
 NEET PG
MS
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: MBBS Degree
  • Specializations: E.N.T, Ortho, General Surgery
  • Fees per annum: INR 47350
 NEET PG
DM
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: MD/ MS in relevant discipline
  • Specializations: Gastroenterology & Nephrology
  • Fees per annum: INR 61950
 NEET SS
M.Ch
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: MD/ MS MD/ MS in relevant discipline
  • Specializations: Urology, Plastic Surgery, and Surgical Oncology
  • Fees per annum: INR 61950
 NEET SS

Government Kilpauk Medical College Cutoff 

NEET PG Cutoff 2018:

Courses General SC ST
MD Radiodiagnosis 254-258 - -
MD General Medicine 723-975 7842-7842 15297-15297
MD Paediatrics 853-853 4147-4147 15716-15716
MS General Surgery 1413-2245 9340-9340 24776-24776
MD Obstetrics & Gynaecology 1490-1727 8515-8515 -
MS Orthopaedics 1600-1780 - -
MD Tuberculosis & Respiratory Medicine 1828-1828 - -
MS E.N.T. 3922-3922 - -
MD Psychiatry 3976-5099 - -
MD Anaesthesiology 4145-4317 - -
MD Community Medicine 4985-4985 - -
Post Graduate Diploma in Child Health 5555-5572 - -
Post Graduate Diploma in Obstetrics & Gynaecology 6397-6397 - -
MD Pathology 7868-8148 - -
MD Microbiology 8163-8163 - -
Post Graduate Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology 10014-10014 - -
MD Anatomy 12233-12233 - -
MD Biochemistry 23877-23877 - -
Diploma in Anaesthesiology - 22545-22545 54357-54357
MD Pharmacology - 25814-25814 -
MD Forensic Medicine - 28335-28335 -
  • To proceed with the admission process, candidates must score at least a qualifying percentile in the NEET 2020 entrance exam.
  • SC/ ST/ OBC candidates must achieve at least the 40th percentile to be eligible for AIQ and state counselling.
  • Aspirants in the UR group must obtain a score of at least 50th percentile to be considered.

Government Kilpauk Medical College FAQs 

Ques. What are the steps for applying for a course in Government Kilpauk Medical College Chennai?

Ans. Candidates interested in applying to any of GKMC's programmes should first check their qualifications, then apply for the course using the steps below: 

  • After passing the NEET test, the applicant should go to the university's website.
  • The official website will include the application forms for the different programmes.
  • The candidates must then complete the application form and upload all necessary documentation before submitting it.
  • Candidates will be required to pay a registration fee based on their category as shown on the application form.
  • Since admission is solely dependent on merit, the college will then issue a merit list containing the names of the selected students.
  • The chosen candidates will be required to pay the programme fee and return to the college on the specified dates.

Ques. What are the documents required for Government Kilpauk Medical College UG Admissions?

Ans. Candidates are required to bring originals and four sets of Xerox versions of the following documents to the college for reporting: 

  • Allotment order
  • NEET call letter
  • NEET scorecard
  • Provisional allotment order (All India quota only)
  • 10th Mark sheet
  • 11th & 12th Mark sheet
  • Pass certificate
  • Transfer certificate
  • Nativity certificate
  • Community certificate
  • Migration certificate
  • Eligibility certificate
  • Aadhar card
  • NEET photo (Passport size 5 copies)
  • NEET signature
  • NEET admit card
  • OBC/PwD/EW certificate (if applicable)

Ques. Is Government Kilpauk Medical College good?

Ans. It is a good college for MBBS, with excellent basic departments, a decent library, and good clinical departments. Though plastic surgery is excellent, super specialisation is not yet fully established.

Ques. What is the minimum NEET rank to get admission to the Government Kilpauk Medical College MBBS program?

Ans. Students must score a minimum of 50% in the UR category and 40% in the SC/ST/OBC category to apply for NEET. To get into a good private medical college, you must score at least 350 on the NEET UG exam.

Ques. How can I contact Government Kilpauk Medical College Chennai in case of any query?

Ans. You can contact Government Kilpauk Medical College Chennai by the following:

Kilpauk Medical College Chennai

Address: 822, Poonamallee High Rd, Near Ega Theatre

Kilpauk, Chennai, Tamil Nadu- 600010

Phone: 044 26412979

Dean (Dir)-044 26431927

Fax: 044 26431930

Email: dean@gkmc.in