The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU), established in 1987 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is a premier state government medical university named after former Chief Minister Dr. M.G. Ramachandran. Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), National Medical Commission (NMC), Dental Council of India (DCI), and Indian Nursing Council (INC), it is the second-largest health sciences university in India. TNMGRMU affiliates over 700 colleges and offers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate, and doctoral programs in Medical, Dental, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Allied Health Sciences, and Indian Medicine (Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Homoeopathy). Admissions for 2025 are primarily entrance-based (NEET UG, NEET PG, NEET SS, AIAPGET) or merit-based for select courses, followed by counselling. The process involves online registration, entrance exams, counselling, and document verification. Below are the eligibility, selection criteria, entrance exams, application process, and key dates for TNMGRMU admission 2025.
Parameter | Details |
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Institute | The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
Courses Offered | MBBS, BDS, B.Sc Nursing, B.Pharm, BPT, BASLP, MD/MS, MDS, DM/M.Ch, M.Sc, PhD, Diploma, Certificate, Fellowship |
Entrance Exams | NEET UG, NEET PG, NEET SS, AIAPGET, University Entrance Test (select courses) |
Counselling Bodies | Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu; MCC for All India Quota |
Application Mode | Online |
Official Websites | www.tnmgrmu.ac.in, www.tnhealth.tn.gov.in, www.tnmedicalselection.org |
Event | Date |
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Application Form Release (MBBS/BDS, NEET UG) | March 12, 2025 (Tentative) |
Application Last Date (MBBS/BDS, NEET UG) | April 15, 2025 (Tentative) |
Application Form Release (B.Sc Nursing, B.Pharm, BPT) | June 2025 (Tentative) |
Application Last Date (B.Sc Nursing, B.Pharm, BPT) | July 29, 2025 (Tentative) |
NEET UG 2025 Exam | May 4, 2025 |
NEET UG 2025 Result | June 14, 2025 |
NEET PG 2025 Registration | April 17–May 7, 2025 |
NEET PG 2025 Exam | June 15, 2025 |
NEET SS 2025 Registration | April–May 2025 (Tentative) |
NEET SS 2025 Exam | June 2025 (Tentative) |
AIAPGET 2025 Exam | June 2025 (Tentative) |
Counselling Start | July–August 2025 (Tentative) |
M.Sc/PhD Application Last Date | July 29, 2025 (Tentative) |
TNMGRMU offers a full-time MBBS for 5.5 years (including 1-year internship) through affiliated colleges. Admission is based on NEET UG. Eligibility requires Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB), and English with 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC). Fees range from INR 25,000–50,000/year. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 5.5 years |
Eligibility | Class 12 with PCB and English; 50% (General), 40% (SC/ST/OBC); Age 17 by Dec 31, 2025 |
Entrance Exam | NEET UG |
Selection Process | NEET UG score, DME Tamil Nadu/MCC counselling, seat allotment |
Fees | INR 25,000–50,000/year (varies by college) |
Seats | ~8,900 across affiliated colleges (15% AIQ, 85% state quota) |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | General: ~600–650 marks (state quota) |
TNMGRMU offers a full-time BDS for 5 years (including a 1-year internship). Admission is based on NEET UG. Eligibility requires Class 12 with PCB and English with 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC). Fees range from INR 20,000–40,000/year. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 5 years |
Eligibility | Class 12 with PCB and English; 50% (General), 40% (SC/ST/OBC); Age 17 by Dec 31, 2025 |
Entrance Exam | NEET UG |
Selection Process | NEET UG score, DME Tamil Nadu/MCC counselling, seat allotment |
Fees | INR 20,000–40,000/year (varies by college) |
Seats | ~3,444 across affiliated colleges |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | General: ~550–600 marks (state quota) |
TNMGRMU offers a Full Time B.Sc Nursing for 4 years. Admission is merit-based or through a university entrance test. Eligibility requires Class 12 with PCB and English with 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC). Fees are approximately INR 30,000/year. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 4 years |
Eligibility | Class 12 with PCB and English; 45% (General), 40% (SC/ST/OBC); Age 17 by Dec 31, 2025 |
Entrance Exam | Merit-based or university entrance test |
Selection Process | Merit/entrance score, counselling, seat allocation |
Fees | INR 30,000/year (approx.) |
Seats | Varies by college |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | General: ~60–70% (merit) |
TNMGRMU offers a Full Time B.Pharm for 4 years. Admission is merit-based or through a university entrance test. Eligibility requires Class 12 with PCB or PCM and 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC). Fees are approximately INR 30,000/year. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 4 years |
Eligibility | Class 12 with PCB/PCM; 45% (General), 40% (SC/ST/OBC) |
Entrance Exam | Merit-based or university entrance test |
Selection Process | Merit/entrance score, counselling, seat allocation |
Fees | INR 30,000/year (approx.) |
Seats | Varies by college |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | General: ~50–60% (merit) |
TNMGRMU offers a Full Time Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) for 4.5 years (including 6-month internship). Admission is merit-based or through a university entrance test. Eligibility requires Class 12 with PCB and 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC). Fees are approximately INR 30,000/year. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 4.5 years |
Eligibility | Class 12 with PCB; 45% (General), 40% (SC/ST/OBC) |
Entrance Exam | Merit-based or university entrance test |
Selection Process | Merit/entrance score, counselling, seat allocation |
Fees | INR 30,000/year (approx.) |
Seats | Varies by college |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | General: ~50–60% (merit) |
TNMGRMU offers Full Time MD/MS for 3 years in various specializations (e.g., General Medicine, Surgery). Admission is based on NEET PG. Eligibility requires an MBBS degree with 50% aggregate and a 12-month internship by July 31, 2025. Fees are approximately INR 50,000–1 LPA. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 3 years |
Eligibility | MBBS with 50% aggregate, internship by July 31, 2025 |
Entrance Exam | NEET PG |
Selection Process | NEET PG score, DME Tamil Nadu/MCC counselling, seat allocation |
Fees | INR 50,000–1 LPA (varies by college) |
Seats | Varies by specialization and college |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | General: ~50–60 percentile |
TNMGRMU offers Full Time MDS for 3 years. Admission is based on NEET MDS. Eligibility requires a BDS degree with a 1-year internship. Fees are approximately INR 50,000–1 LPA. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 3 years |
Eligibility | BDS with 1-year internship |
Entrance Exam | NEET MDS |
Selection Process | NEET MDS score, counselling, seat allocation |
Fees | INR 50,000–1 LPA (approx.) |
Seats | Varies by college |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | General: ~50 percentile |
TNMGRMU offers Full Time DM/M.Ch for 3 years in super-specialities like Cardiology and Neurosurgery. Admission is based on NEET SS. Eligibility requires an MD/MS/DNB in a relevant field. Fees are approximately INR 50,000–1 LPA. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 3 years |
Eligibility | MD/MS/DNB in relevant field |
Entrance Exam | NEET SS |
Selection Process | NEET SS score, counselling, seat allocation |
Fees | INR 50,000–1 LPA (approx.) |
Seats | Varies by specialization |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | General: ~50 percentile |
TNMGRMU offers a Full Time M.Sc for 2 years in specializations like Clinical Nutrition, Biostatistics, and Nursing. Admission is merit-based or through a university entrance test. Eligibility requires a relevant B.Sc degree with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/OBC). Fees are approximately INR 6,000/year. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 2 years |
Eligibility | B.Sc in relevant field; 50% (General), 45% (SC/ST/OBC) |
Entrance Exam | Merit-based or university entrance test |
Selection Process | Merit/entrance score, counselling, seat allocation |
Fees | INR 6,000/year (approx.) |
Seats | Varies by specialization |
Cutoff (2024 Example) | General: ~50–60% (merit) |
TNMGRMU offers a Full Time PhD for 3–5 years in Medical, Dental, and Allied Health Sciences. Admission is based on a university entrance test or UGC-NET/CSIR-NET, followed by an interview. Eligibility requires a Master’s degree with 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST/OBC). Fees are approximately INR 10,000/year. More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 3–5 years |
Eligibility | Master’s degree with 55% (General), 50% (SC/ST/OBC) |
Entrance Exam | University entrance test or UGC-NET/CSIR-NET, interview |
Selection Process | Entrance score, interview, thesis evaluation |
Fees | INR 10,000/year (approx.) |
Seats | Varies by department |
TNMGRMU offers Diploma (e.g., D.Ortho, DGO) and Certificate courses (1–2 years) in various specializations. Admission is merit-based or through a university entrance test. Eligibility requires Class 12 or a relevant degree (varies by course). Fees range from INR 5,000–20,000 (total). More details are tabulated below:
Parameter | Details |
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Duration | 1–2 years |
Eligibility | Class 12 or relevant degree (varies by course) |
Entrance Exam | Merit-based or university entrance test |
Selection Process | Merit/entrance score, counselling, seat allocation |
Fees | INR 5,000–20,000 (total, approx.) |
Seats | Varies by course |
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