Palayanoor, Tamil Nadu
Approved by NMC·Affiliated to The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University,Chennai·Estd. 2009
Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Palayanoor, is a private medical college in Palayanoor, Tamil Nadu, established in 2001 under a trust/society and supported by a teaching hospital and research centre. As an institute of medical sciences, it offers MBBS and can extend to postgraduate MD and MS programmes, all regulated by the National Medical Commission (NMC). MBBS admission is through NEET-UG with the relevant counselling, while NEET-PG applies to postgraduate seats; eligibility requires 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Candidates researching Karpaga Vinayaga Institute Palayanoor admission 2026 should confirm the courses offered, eligibility, fee structure and admission process.
This page consolidates the 2026 session details, including courses, eligibility, fees, seats, NEET cutoff trends and the clinical and campus facilities on offer.
Compiled from MCC & state counselling allotments (2023–2025) and official fee notifications.
MBBS 150 · MD 14 · MS 5
A complete list of programmes on offer — 34 across 3 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 | Management Quota | Merit Quota | NRI Quota | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | — | 1,58,335R4 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Final-round closing rank each year (lower = harder). | |||||||||||||||||||
| SCA (Scheduled Caste - Arunthathiyar) | — | 2,49,285R4 | — | ||||||||||||||||
| ST | — | 2,09,752R4 | — | ||||||||||||||||
| OC (Open Competition) | 1,07,168R4 | 53,558R4 | 11,71,858R4 | ||||||||||||||||
| BC (Backward Class) | — | 57,589R4 | — | ||||||||||||||||
| BCM (Backward Class - Muslim) | — | 63,401R4 | — | ||||||||||||||||
| MBC & DNC (Most Backward / Denotified) | — | 69,799R4 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Source: MCC & state NEET counselling allotments (2023–2025). Closing ranks are NEET All-India Ranks; they vary by category, quota and round.
19 specialisations across 2 degrees. Best closing rank per branch (2025).
| Specialisation | Best closing rank | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Radio-Diagnosis | 8,090 | 2025 |
| Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy | 14,055 | 2025 |
| General Medicine | 25,009 | 2025 |
| Respiratory Medicine | 28,938 | 2024 |
| Emergency Medicine | 30,995 | 2024 |
| Psychiatry | 37,831 | 2024 |
| Anaesthesiology | 58,683 | 2025 |
| Microbiology | 82,819 | 2025 |
| Biochemistry | 91,881 | 2024 |
| Anatomy | 97,448 | 2025 |
| Pharmacology | 1,00,577 | 2025 |
| Pathology | 1,05,522 | 2025 |
| Physiology | 1,17,617 | 2025 |
| Community Medicine | 1,51,512 | 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 | State / Govt | Management | NRI |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS Verified2025 | ₹4.5 L | ₹15 L | ₹27 L |
MD
₹3 L – ₹29 L / year
MS
₹3.5 L – ₹29 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 Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre 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 private college, seats span an All India / 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 Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, 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 Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre was around 53,558 (Merit 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 Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre closed near rank 17,793 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.
Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre has 150 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 ₹4.5 L per year (2025 data). The management-quota fee is about ₹15 L per year. Fees exclude hostel, mess and university charges.
The management-quota fee is about ₹15 L per year. The NRI-quota fee is about ₹27 L per year. NRI/management seats require the same valid NEET rank as any other seat.
Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre offers MBBS, NEET-PG specialisations (MD, MS), Allied Health Sciences, Nursing and Paramedical, with a total of 19 PG specialisations. See the courses section above for the full list.
Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre is a private medical college in Palayanoor, 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 Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre 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 53,558 and 60,741. 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 ₹47K per month in the first year, rising to about ₹51K by the third year. Exact terms vary by degree, specialisation and quota — check the PG fees table.
Yes. Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre is recognised by NMC and affiliated to The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University,Chennai. Its degrees are valid for registration and further study.
Yes. Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre has an attached teaching hospital of around 550 beds, providing clinical training for its students.
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