Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu
Approved by NMC·Affiliated to Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (Deemed University), Chettinad·Estd. 2006
Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Kelambakkam is a private trust-run medical institution in Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu, established in 2005. As a hospital and research institute offering medical education, it operates under the National Medical Commission (NMC) and delivers the medical programme family of MBBS at undergraduate level along with MD and MS specialisations at postgraduate level. Admission to MBBS is through NEET-UG, while NEET-PG governs postgraduate entry, with eligibility tied to 10+2 (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) and the qualifying NEET cutoff. Candidates considering Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute Kelambakkam admission 2026 should study the courses offered, NEET-based eligibility and the counselling-led admission process. This page consolidates courses, eligibility, fee structure, cutoff trends, seat intake and facilities to guide NEET aspirants through the 2026 session in Tamil Nadu.
Compiled from MCC & state counselling allotments (2023–2025) and official fee notifications.
MBBS 250 · MD 17 · MS 5
A complete list of programmes on offer — 32 across 4 levels, drawn from official seat, counselling and course records.
Category × quota — latest closing ranks (2025). Lower rank = harder. Tap a row for the year trend.
| Category | Deemed/Paid Seats Quota | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 6,00,008R5 | ||||||||
Final-round closing rank each year (lower = harder). | |||||||||
Source: MCC & state NEET counselling allotments (2023–2025). Closing ranks are NEET All-India Ranks; they vary by category, quota and round.
22 specialisations across 2 degrees. Best closing rank per branch (2025).
| Specialisation | Best closing rank | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Radio-Diagnosis | 41,465 | 2025 |
| Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy | 43,780 | 2025 |
| General Medicine | 65,156 | 2025 |
| Paediatrics | 65,216 | 2025 |
| Emergency Medicine | 73,847 | 2025 |
| Respiratory Medicine | 79,476 | 2025 |
| Psychiatry | 1,02,723 | 2025 |
| Sports Medicine | 1,18,060 | 2025 |
| Anaesthesiology | 1,32,865 | 2025 |
| Pharmacology | 1,36,920 | 2025 |
| Pathology | 1,38,396 | 2025 |
| Microbiology | 1,49,181 | 2025 |
| Forensic Medicine | 1,62,075 | 2025 |
| Community Medicine | 1,74,244 | 2025 |
| Biochemistry | 1,89,345 | 2025 |
| Physiology | 2,06,237 | 2025 |
| Anatomy | 2,28,483 | 2025 |
Source: MCC & state NEET-PG counselling allotments (2023–2025). Closing ranks are NEET-PG All-India Ranks.
Annual tuition by quota. Management & NRI quotas, where applicable, are higher.
| Course | Quota | Annual fee | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | Deemed University Seats | ₹27 L | 2025 |
MD
₹3 L – ₹77.4 L / year
MD/MS
₹3 L / year
MS
₹30 L – ₹77.4 L / year
Source: official FRC / counselling brochures where available. Fees for this college are verified against official 2025-26 sources.
How seats at this college are filled through NEET counselling.
MCC
15% All-India Quota
Selection Committee DME
State / management quota
Admission to Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute is entirely NEET-based; there is no separate entrance test. Undergraduate seats (MBBS) are filled through NEET-UG. 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 deemed university, seats span an All India / management quota and, where applicable, an NRI quota. Deemed-university seats are counselled centrally by MCC in dedicated 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 Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, 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.
In 2025, the MBBS General-category closing rank at Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute was around 6,00,008 (Deemed/Paid Seats Quota). Closing ranks differ by category, quota and round — the full table above lists every combination.
Across NEET-PG specialisations, the most competitive General-category seats at Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute closed near rank 41,465 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.
Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute has 250 MBBS seats. These are filled through NEET-UG counselling — the 15% All India Quota and the Tamil Nadu state quota, plus management/NRI quotas where applicable.
The undergraduate tuition fee under the state/convener quota is about ₹27 L per year (2025 data). Fees exclude hostel, mess and university charges.
Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute offers MBBS, NEET-PG specialisations (MD, MS), Nursing and Paramedical, with a total of 22 PG specialisations. See the courses section above for the full list.
Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute is a deemed deemed-to-be university in Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu. As a private/deemed institution, it offers management and NRI quotas alongside merit seats, at higher fees.
Qualify NEET-UG, 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 Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute 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.
Across 2023–2025, the MBBS General closing rank has ranged between about 6,00,008 and 10,66,553. Year-on-year movement depends on applicant numbers and seat changes — see the round-wise table for the exact trend.
PG residents receive a stipend of about ₹48K per month in the first year, rising to about ₹50K by the third year. Exact terms vary by degree, specialisation and quota — check the PG fees table.
Yes. Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute is recognised by NMC and affiliated to Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (Deemed University), Chettinad. Its degrees are valid for registration and further study.
Yes. Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute has an attached teaching hospital of around 1,180 beds, providing clinical training for its students.
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