Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Approved by NMC·Affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University·Estd. 1976
Aravind Eye Hospitals and Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Madurai is a healthcare and ophthalmology education institution in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, established in 1976. As a postgraduate institute of ophthalmology, it focuses on eye-care education and specialised medical training in the field of ophthalmology. Admission to its programmes follows the relevant national and institutional processes for medical and postgraduate eye-care courses.
Candidates exploring Aravind Eye Hospitals and Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology Madurai admission 2026 should review the courses offered, eligibility criteria, fee structure and admission process for their chosen programme. This page consolidates details on programmes, eligibility, fees, seats, cutoff trends and facilities to help you plan your application for the 2026 session.
Compiled from MCC & state counselling allotments (2024–2025) and official fee notifications.
MS 1
A complete list of programmes on offer — 12 across 3 levels, drawn from official seat, counselling and course records.
1 specialisation across 1 degree. Best closing rank per branch (2025).
| Specialisation | Best closing rank | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmology | 5,309 | 2025 |
Source: MCC & state NEET-PG counselling allotments (2024–2025). Closing ranks are NEET-PG All-India Ranks.
Annual tuition by quota. Management & NRI quotas, where applicable, are higher.
MS
₹3.5 L – ₹16 L / year
Source: official FRC / counselling brochures where available. Figures are indicative — confirm on the counselling authority's brochure.
How seats at this college are filled through NEET counselling.
MCC
15% All-India Quota
Selection Committee DME
State / management quota
Admission to Aravind Eye Hospitals and Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology is entirely NEET-based; there is no separate entrance test. Postgraduate (MD/MS/DNB and allied) seats are filled through NEET-PG. Candidates must qualify NEET and then take part in centralised counselling — direct admission is not permitted.
As a private college, seats span a government/convener quota, a management quota and, where applicable, an NRI quota. Government/convener-quota seats are counselled by the Tamil Nadu State NEET-UG Counselling, while management and NRI seats follow the private-quota rounds. Management and NRI quotas carry higher fees but the same NEET-qualification requirement — a valid NEET rank is mandatory for every seat.
To secure a seat, a NEET-qualified candidate registers for the relevant counselling, fills a preference list that includes Aravind Eye Hospitals and Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology, and is allotted a seat if their rank clears the closing rank for that quota and category in that round. Closing ranks move each year with the number of applicants and seats, so treat past cut-offs as guidance, not a guarantee.
Across NEET-PG specialisations, the most competitive General-category seats at Aravind Eye Hospitals and Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology closed near rank 5,309 in the latest year; less-sought branches close at higher (larger) ranks. Round-wise closing ranks by specialisation are listed in the PG cut-off section above.
Aravind Eye Hospitals and Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology offers NEET-PG specialisations (MS) and Allied Health Sciences, with a total of 1 PG specialisation. See the courses section above for the full list.
Aravind Eye Hospitals and Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology is a private medical college in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. As a private/deemed institution, it offers management and NRI quotas alongside merit seats, at higher fees.
Qualify NEET-PG, then register for the relevant counselling (MCC for the All India / deemed quota and the Tamil Nadu State NEET-UG Counselling for the state quota), list Aravind Eye Hospitals and Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology in your choices, and you are allotted a seat if your rank clears the closing rank for your category and quota. Admission is strictly rank-and-choice based; there is no direct or donation admission.
PG residents receive a stipend of about ₹48K per month in the first year, rising to about ₹50K by the third year. A service bond of 2 years applies (penalty about ₹40 L for breaking it). Exact terms vary by degree, specialisation and quota — check the PG fees table.
Yes. Aravind Eye Hospitals and Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology is recognised by NMC and affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. Its degrees are valid for registration and further study.
Yes. Aravind Eye Hospitals and Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology has an attached teaching hospital of around 1,090 beds, providing clinical training for its students.
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