Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu
Approved by NMC·Affiliated to Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed University), Pondicherry·Estd. 2008
Established in 2008, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute, Kancheepuram is a private medical institution located in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu. As a medical college regulated under the National Medical Commission (NMC) framework, it is associated with MBBS-level education and postgraduate MD and MS programmes, where admission is driven by NEET-UG for undergraduate seats and NEET-PG for specialisation.
NEET aspirants searching for Shri Sathya Sai Medical College Kancheepuram admission 2026 can use this page to compare courses offered, eligibility requirements, fee structure, the NEET-based admission process and previous cutoff patterns. The sections that follow cover seats, counselling steps and facilities, helping candidates prepare a realistic shortlist for the 2026 session.
Compiled from MCC & state counselling allotments (2023–2026) and official fee notifications.
MBBS 250 · MD 11 · MS 5
A complete list of programmes on offer — 22 across 2 levels, drawn from official seat, counselling and course records.
Category × quota — latest closing ranks (2026). Lower rank = harder. Tap a row for the year trend.
| Category | Deemed/Paid Seats Quota | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11,94,233R5 | ||||||||||
Final-round closing rank each year (lower = harder). | |||||||||||
Source: MCC & state NEET counselling allotments (2023–2026). Closing ranks are NEET All-India Ranks; they vary by category, quota and round.
16 specialisations across 2 degrees. Best closing rank per branch (2025).
| Specialisation | Best closing rank | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy | 72,944 | 2025 |
| Radio-Diagnosis | 76,278 | 2025 |
| General Medicine | 81,062 | 2025 |
| Paediatrics | 1,05,281 | 2024 |
| Respiratory Medicine | 1,39,169 | 2025 |
| Anaesthesiology | 1,46,838 | 2025 |
| Pathology | 1,73,315 | 2025 |
| Pharmacology | 1,81,986 | 2025 |
| Forensic Medicine | 2,01,961 | 2025 |
| Community Medicine | 2,11,880 | 2025 |
| Microbiology | 2,19,798 | 2025 |
Source: MCC & state NEET-PG counselling allotments (2023–2026). 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 | ₹22 L | 2025 |
MD
₹7 L – ₹68.8 L / year
MS
₹35 L – ₹68.8 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 Shri Sathya Sai Medical College 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-to-be university, its seats span a deemed/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 Shri Sathya Sai Medical College 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 2026, the MBBS General-category closing rank at Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute was around 11,94,233 (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 Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute closed near rank 72,944 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.
Shri Sathya Sai Medical College 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 ₹22 L per year (2025 data). Fees exclude hostel, mess and university charges.
Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute offers MBBS and NEET-PG specialisations (MD, MS), with a total of 16 PG specialisations. See the courses section above for the full list.
Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute is a deemed-to-be university in Kancheepuram, 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 Shri Sathya Sai Medical College 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 2023–2026, the MBBS General closing rank has ranged between about 11,94,233 and 13,33,216. 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 ₹35K per month in the first year, rising to about ₹40K by the third year. Exact terms vary by degree, specialisation and quota — check the PG fees table.
Yes. Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute is recognised by NMC and affiliated to Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed University), Pondicherry. Its degrees are valid for registration and further study.
Yes. Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute has an attached teaching hospital of around 1,120 beds, providing clinical training for its students.
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