The TNMGRMU or MGR University Established in 1987 is a State University centered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is named after the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Dr MG Ramachandran (MGR)and is the second-largest health sciences University in India.
The University offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Medicine (MBBS), Dentistry (BDS), Nursing, Allied Health Professions, and Indigenous Medicine, and so on. This 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. Until 1988, all degrees of Health Sciences were awarded by the University of Madras.
Highlights
| Year of Establishment | 1987 |
| Campus | Chennai |
| Affiliated to | UGC |
| Modes of education | Full-time |
| Number of courses offered | 863 courses across 5 streams |
| Official website | www.tnmgrmu.ac.in |
| Gender intake | Co-education |
| Application mode | Online |
Admission Process
The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University provides the admission in UG and PG courses in Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Paramedical Sciences, and so on. The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University admission process highlights are listed below:
- The mode of Application for admission to all the UG,PG courses is online
- The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University admission process generally begins the month of January every year
- Admission to UG courses such as MBBS and BDS are based on NEET. A minimum of 50 per cent aggregate with science stream is required
- SC/ ST candidates need 40 per cent marks in Class 12 in relevant subjects
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Courses
The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University offers 863 undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma courses in Medicine (MBBS), Dentistry (BDS), Nursing, Allied health Professions, and Indigenous Medicine, and so on. Below mentioned is the eligibly criteria for few of the popular courses offered by the University:
| Course | Eligibility Criteria | Course Fee (in Rs) |
| MBBS BDS | Qualifying exam: NEET A minimum of 60% aggregate with relevant subjects in Science | 3, 00,000- 6,00,000 |
| BSc – Cardiac Technology – Optometry | Qualifying exam: University entrance test A minimum of 60% aggregate in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English from a state board | 60,000 |
| MBA – Cardiorespiratory – Hospital & Health Care Management | Candidate must possess any of the following degree– MBBS/ BDS/ BAMS/ BUMS/ BSMS | 2,50,000 |
Placements
The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University has a placement assistance cell for guiding students. This cell will identify the skill, vision, interests of the student and will guide them towards their goal both academically and employability. Few of the highlights of The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University placement cell 2019 are listed as below:
- MBBS students after completion of CRBI & obtaining a RMP member with Medical Council of India (MCI) and TN state Medical council can practice as General Practitioner (GP)
- PG students can run an independent hospital or can be consultant after completion & updation of degree in both councils
- BSc, PG diploma can be absorbed in there institution itself after skilled training depending on the demand
Scholarships
The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University scholarship schemes are for meritorious students as listed below:
- SC/ ST/ OBC students are eligible to get a scholarship provided they have scored 75 per cent in their Class 12 and obtain a certain percentage in the entrance examination
- Student from minority communities are eligible to get a scholarship if they secure a 75 per cent in Class 12
- Economically low background are eligible for a scholarship by the University
- Students whose parent serves in or has served in the military are eligible for a scholarship
- The University sponsors a scholarship under the sports quota and for anothe scholarship for students who are physically challenged
| City | Chennai |
| Accepted Exams | NEET |
| Popular Courses | MBBS , MD |
| Ownership | State |
| Total Courses | 1011 courses across 7 streams |
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