SRMC Chennai uses school marks, national entrance exam scores and, for some courses, university tests and interviews to select students. Its courses cover undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral and super-speciality study in Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing and Allied Health, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Public Health, Management Sciences and other fields. MBBS and MD are among its major programmes. The MBBS first-year fee is INR 30 Lakhs.
For MBBS, students need 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) at the 10+2 level and a valid NEET UG scorecard. MD selection depends on NEET PG merit. Students can submit applications online through the official SRMC Chennai website.
SRMC Chennai MBBS
- Students seeking a place in the popular MBBS programme must have a valid NEET UG score and take part in counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
- For the General category, NEET UG cutoff ranks in 2025 fell between 263126 and 333238.
- The MBBS programme has 250 seats.
- Students pay INR 30 Lakhs as the MBBS first-year fee.
SRMC Chennai Important Dates 2026
MCC NEET UG Counselling
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Stray round choice filling and locking deadline | 17 October 2026, 12:30 PM |
| Stray round seat processing | 17 to 18 October 2026 |
| Stray round result | 19 October 2026 |
| Stray round reporting | 19 to 26 October 2026 |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
MCC UG counselling updates; MCC stray round schedule.
MCC NEET PG Counselling: Tentative Schedule
Dates below use day.month.year. Times follow the server clock and use the 24-hour format.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 1 registration/payment | 12.10.2026 to 21.10.2026; registration: 12:00 noon; payment: 15:00 |
| Round 1 choices | 13.10.2026 to 22.10.2026, 10:00 |
| Round 1 locking | 21.10.2026, 16:00 to 22.10.2026, 10:00 |
| Round 1 allotment processing | 22.10.2026 to 23.10.2026 |
| Round 1 result | 24.10.2026 |
| Round 1 reporting/joining | 26.10.2026 to 02.11.2026 |
| Round 2 registration/payment | 06.11.2026 to 11.11.2026; registration: 12:00 noon; payment: 15:00 |
| Round 2 choices | 07.11.2026 to 12.11.2026, 10:00 |
| Round 2 locking | 11.11.2026, 16:00 to 12.11.2026, 10:00 |
| Round 2 allotment processing | 12.11.2026 to 13.11.2026 |
| Round 2 result | 14.11.2026 |
| Round 2 reporting/joining | 16.11.2026 to 23.11.2026 |
| Round 3 registration/payment | 26.11.2026 to 01.12.2026; registration: 12:00 noon; payment: 15:00 |
| Round 3 choices | 27.11.2026 to 02.12.2026, 10:00 |
| Round 3 locking | 01.12.2026, 16:00 to 02.12.2026, 10:00 |
| Round 3 allotment processing | 02.12.2026 to 03.12.2026 |
| Round 3 result | 04.12.2026 |
| Round 3 reporting | 05.12.2026 to 12.12.2026 |
| Stray registration/payment | 16.12.2026 to 21.12.2026; registration: 12:00 noon; payment: 15:00 |
| Stray choices | 16.12.2026 to 21.12.2026, 23:55 |
| Stray locking | 21.12.2026, 16:00 to 23:55 |
| Stray allotment processing | 22.12.2026 to 23.12.2026 |
| Stray result | 24.12.2026 |
| Stray reporting | 24.12.2026 to 31.12.2026 |
| Academic session begins | 20.11.2026 |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| PG Round 1 disability assessment: Appellate Board deadline | 18 October 2026 |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
NEET SS 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET SS examination, tentative | 11 and 12 December 2026 |
| Deadline to complete the prior entry qualification | 31 January 2027 |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
SRMC Chennai UG Admission 2026
Students can choose undergraduate courses in medicine, pharmacy, nursing and other health fields. Options include MBBS, B.Pharm and the popular B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing programme. Eligibility and fees differ by course.
MBBS Eligibility and Selection
NEET UG scores determine MBBS admission, followed by MCC counselling. The course has 250 seats and a first-year fee of INR 30 Lakhs.
MBBS Course and Fee Details
| Programme | Study Period | Required Qualification | Admission Basis | First Year Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | 4.5 years of study and a 1-year internship | 10+2 with 50% in PCB | NEET UG | INR 1.5 Cr |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
Other Undergraduate Courses
| Programme | Total Fees | Required Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. Nursing | INR 5 Lakhs | 10+2 with 45%, PCB or Botany and Zoology, plus English |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) | INR 2.25 to INR 5 Lakhs | 10+2 with PCB or Botany and Zoology |
| BOT | INR 5 Lakhs | 10+2 with 50%, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology (PCMB), or Botany and Zoology |
| B.Sc. | INR 1.5 to INR 4.5 Lakhs | 10+2 with PCB, Botany and Zoology, or Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) |
| B.Pharm | INR 5 Lakhs | 10+2 with PCB or Mathematics plus Botany and Zoology |
| BPT | INR 5 Lakhs | 10+2 with PCB plus Mathematics, Botany and Zoology |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
Pharm.D Course Details
| Programme | Study Period | First Year Fees | Required Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharm.D | 6 years | INR 1.5 Lakhs | 10+2 with Physics plus Chemistry or Biology/Mathematics, Botany and Zoology |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
How to Apply for UG Admission
Applications are accepted online through SRMC Chennai's official website. MBBS applicants must qualify in NEET UG and then participate in MCC counselling. Other programmes use the applicable school-mark, university-test and interview requirements.
Usual MBBS Admission Sequence
The NEET UG-based MBBS cycle generally runs from early May to October. Its usual stages follow this sequence:
- Admission activity normally opens in early to mid-May.
- Results usually come out in June.
- MCC's first counselling round generally opens in late July.
- The first round's seat allotment results usually arrive in mid-August.
- Reporting or joining for Round 1 is expected to begin in late August.
- Students normally register and fill choices for Round 2 in late August or early September.
- Round 2 allotment and results generally run from early to mid-September.
- Stray vacancy, mop-up and virtual vacancy rounds usually take place from September to October.
MBBS Admission Document Checklist
- MCC-issued seat allotment letter
- NTA-issued admit card
- NEET UG scorecard or rank letter issued by NTA
- Certificate of birth
- Class 10 mark sheet
- Class 10 pass certificate
- Class 12 mark sheet
- Class 12 pass certificate
- Photographs in passport size
- Proof of identity
- Original minority affidavit, notarised on a compulsory Rs 200 stamp
- Original anti-ragging affidavit, notarised on a compulsory Rs 50 stamp
- Original fee remittance details for payment made online or by demand draft (DD)
- Original character certificate
- Migration certificate issued by the board conducting the Class 12 (10+2) examination
- Certificates supporting reservation claims
- 2 sets of self-attested photocopies of every document listed above
SRMC Chennai PG Admission 2026
Postgraduate applicants can choose M.Sc., MD, MS, MDS and other programmes. A relevant B.Sc. is needed for M.Sc., while medical and dental programmes require the corresponding qualifying degree.
| Programme | Study Period | First Year Fees | Required Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. | 2 years | INR 75,000 to INR 5 Lakhs | B.Sc. in the relevant subject |
| MD | 3 years | INR 4.5 Lakhs to INR 32 Lakhs | MBBS degree |
| MS | 3 years | INR 32 Lakhs | MBBS degree |
| MDS | 3 years | INR 4.5 Lakhs to INR 13 Lakhs | BDS degree |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
PG Application and Selection
Students seeking MD or MS admission need a valid NEET PG score. Selection follows entrance-exam merit and counselling. Online applications are available through the official SRMC Chennai website.
SRMC Chennai PhD Admission 2026
PhD admission is open to applicants from both medical and non-medical fields. Medical qualifications include DM, MCh, MD and MS. The eligible non-medical fields include Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Allied Health Sciences, Biomedical Sciences and Technology, and Management Sciences.
| Programme | Study Period | First Year Fees | Required Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | 3 years | INR 75,000 | A postgraduate qualification in the relevant subject |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
PhD Application
Applicants with the relevant postgraduate qualification can apply online through the institute's official admission portal.
SRMC Chennai Post-Doctoral Admission 2026
At the super-speciality level, MCh choices include Urology, Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Reproductive Medicine and other specialisations. DM options include Cardiology and Endocrinology.
| Programme | Study Period | First Year Fees | Required Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCh | 3 years | INR 87 Lakhs | Postgraduate qualification |
| DM | 3 years | INR 87 Lakhs | Postgraduate qualification |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
Super-Speciality Selection
For MCh and DM, admission depends on the applicant's NEET SS score. Students can apply online through the official institute website.
SRMC Chennai Cutoff
Entrance scores and counselling guide medical admissions: NEET UG applies to MBBS, while postgraduate medical admission requires a valid NEET PG score. For General category applicants, the MBBS Round 2 closing rank in 2025 was 310748. The overall General category NEET PG cutoff for 2024 was 8851 to 125783.
NEET UG 2025: General Category AIQ Closing Ranks
The released 2025 NEET UG cutoffs give the following MBBS closing ranks for General category students under the All India Quota (AIQ):
| Programme | Round 1 Closing Rank | Round 2 Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS | 263126 | 310748 |
General Category All India MBBS Cutoff Trend
MBBS remains the leading choice among General category All India applicants. Its closing rank rose to 310748 in 2025 from 237048 in 2024; the 2023 figure was 273789.
| Programme | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | 310748 | 237048 | 273789 |
NEET PG 2024: General Category Closing Ranks
The overall NEET PG cutoff rank range for General category applicants is 5613 to 194601. In 2024, MD Radiodiagnosis drew the strongest preference, with the lowest rank of 8851. MD Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology followed at 12760. Course-wise closing ranks for the three counselling rounds are listed below.
| Programme | Round 1 Closing Rank | Round 2 Closing Rank | Round 3 Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| MD Radiodiagnosis | 13535 | 13782 | 6037 |
| MD Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology | 13048 | 16139 | - |
| MD General Medicine | 18008 | 18130 | 9388 |
| MD Paediatrics | 25985 | 26650 | 14630 |
| MD Respiratory Medicine | 35574 | 37191 | - |
| MS General Surgery | 29203 | 30998 | 25338 |
| MS Ophthalmology | 39448 | 43279 | 47523 |
| MS Orthopaedics | 42805 | 39790 | 43821 |
| MD Psychiatry | 39244 | 51207 | 51319 |
| MD Emergency Medicine | 42108 | - | - |
| MD Radiation Oncology | 43808 | 41053 | 58817 |
SRMC Chennai Admission FAQs
Ques. What school subjects, marks and entrance result does an MBBS applicant need?
Ans. Applicants must pass 10+2 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as core subjects. The minimum marks are 50%, reduced to 40% for SC/ST/OBC students. They must also sit for and qualify in NEET UG, earning a valid score and rank.
Ques. Where can a student submit an admission application through the internet?
Ans. Online applications can be submitted through SRMC Chennai's official website or the admission portals of Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER).
Ques. Which academic records and supporting certificates should applicants keep ready?
Ans. Keep the Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and pass certificates, NEET admit card and scorecard, identity proof, migration certificate and transfer certificates ready. Applicants must also submit a caste certificate where applicable, a domicile certificate when required, and any other documents needed for their category.
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