KMCH Institute of Health Sciences and Research is a private medical college located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, established in 2019 under the aegis of Kovai Medical Center and Hospital Ltd. The institute is affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). It offers MBBS programs with 150 seats annually, providing clinical training at the parent 650-bed multi-specialty hospital with over 50 specialty departments. The institution focuses on competency-based medical education with advanced facilities including ICUs, Trauma & Emergency Care, Interventional Radiology, and a Comprehensive Cancer Center. The college serves as a unit of the renowned Kovai Medical Center and Hospital, which operates five main and satellite centers across Coimbatore and Erode, ensuring students receive robust clinical exposure throughout their medical training.
KMCH Institute of Health Sciences and Research Admission Deadlines
KMCH Institute of Health Sciences and Research follows the centralized admission schedule set by the Government of Tamil Nadu Selection Committee for MBBS admissions. The application process typically opens in May–June annually, immediately following the announcement of NEET-UG results. Counseling rounds are conducted between July–September, with seat allotment and admission formalities completed by October each year. For the 2025-26 academic session, registrations for NEET-UG were held in February–March 2025, with the exam conducted in May 2025. Candidates must complete admission within 7–10 days of seat allotment to avoid forfeiture. The institute also offers Management and NRI quota seats with slightly extended deadlines for submission of documents and fee payment.
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Activity |
Timeline (2025-26) |
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NEET-UG Application |
February–March 2025 |
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NEET-UG Exam |
May 2025 |
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NEET Result Declaration |
June 2025 |
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TN Counseling Registration |
June–July 2025 |
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Seat Allotment Rounds |
July–September 2025 |
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Document Verification & Fee Payment |
Within 7–10 days of allotment |
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Academic Session Commencement |
October 2025 |
KMCH Institute of Health Sciences and Research UG Admission
KMCH Institute of Health Sciences and Research offers MBBS as the primary undergraduate program with a total intake of 150 seats annually. Admissions are conducted through NEET-UG scores, and the institute participates in the Tamil Nadu state counseling process. For the 2024 admission cycle, the closing rank for Government quota seats was approximately 28,000–35,000 (General category) under state merit, while Management quota seats were filled with NEET scores ranging from 450–550 marks. The institute reserves seats under Government quota (85 seats), Management quota (50 seats), and NRI quota (15 seats). The total program fee for MBBS ranges from INR 60–75 Lakh for the complete 5.5-year course under Management quota, while Government quota seats follow state-prescribed fee structures of approximately INR 5–6 Lakh for the entire duration. Candidates must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, securing at least 50% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST).
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Program |
Duration |
Total Seats |
Eligibility |
Selection Criteria |
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MBBS |
5.5 years (including internship) |
150 |
10+2 with PCB & English; 50% marks (40% SC/ST); NEET-UG qualified |
NEET-UG rank & TN State Counseling |
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Quota Category |
Seats |
Approx. NEET Score Range (2024) |
Fee Structure (Total) |
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Government Quota |
85 |
600–680 (General) |
INR 5–6 Lakh |
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Management Quota |
50 |
450–550 |
INR 60–75 Lakh |
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NRI Quota |
15 |
420–500 |
USD 80,000–95,000 |
KMCH Institute of Health Sciences and Research PhD Admission
KMCH Institute of Health Sciences and Research, through its affiliation with The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, facilitates Ph.D. programs in Allied Health Sciences and Medical Research for eligible candidates. The doctoral programs typically span 3–5 years and are research-intensive, requiring candidates to hold a Master's degree in relevant medical or allied health disciplines with at least 55% marks. Admission is conducted through university-level entrance examinations followed by interviews and research proposal presentations. The application process generally opens in January–March annually, with admissions finalized by May–June. The research fee structure ranges from INR 50,000–1.5 Lakh per year, depending on full-time or part-time enrollment. Candidates benefit from the hospital's extensive clinical database and 50+ specialty departments for conducting cutting-edge medical research.
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Program |
Duration |
Eligibility |
Selection Process |
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Ph.D. (Allied Health Sciences) |
3–5 years |
M.Sc. in Allied Health/Medical Sciences with 55% marks |
University entrance test, interview & research proposal |
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Ph.D. (Medical Research) |
3–5 years |
MD/MS or equivalent with 55% marks |
University entrance test, interview & research proposal |
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Enrollment Type |
Annual Fee Range |
Application Period |
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Full-Time Ph.D. |
INR 75,000–1.5 Lakh |
January–March |
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Part-Time Ph.D. |
INR 50,000–1 Lakh |
January–March |
KMCH Institute of Health Sciences and Research Application Process
KMCH Institute of Health Sciences and Research conducts admissions primarily through the Government of Tamil Nadu's centralized counseling system for Government quota seats, while Management and NRI quota admissions are processed through the institute's official admission portal at admissions.kmch.ac.in. The application fee is INR 1,000–1,500 depending on the quota applied for, and this fee is non-refundable. Candidates must register with a valid email ID and mobile number, which will be used for all official communications throughout the admission process. For MBBS admissions, candidates must have appeared for NEET-UG 2025 and obtained a qualifying percentile as per NMC norms (50th percentile for General, 40th for SC/ST/OBC, 45th for PWD). The institute provides a Query Management System on its admission portal for resolving applicant doubts quickly rather than email-based communication.
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Visit the official admission portal at admissions.kmch.ac.in or apply through Tamil Nadu State Counseling website for Government quota
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Complete online registration with valid email ID and mobile number (change not permitted after registration)
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Fill the application form with personal, academic, and NEET-UG details
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Upload scanned copies of required documents: 10th & 12th mark sheets, NEET scorecard, ID proof, passport photo
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Pay the non-refundable application fee of INR 1,000–1,500 through online payment gateway
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Submit the application and download acknowledgment receipt for future reference
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Track application status and counseling schedule through the registered email and admission portal dashboard
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Document Required |
Specifications |
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10th Mark Sheet |
Original + 3 photocopies (including back pages) |
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12th Mark Sheet |
Original + 3 photocopies with minimum 50% in PCB |
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NEET-UG Scorecard |
Original + 3 photocopies with valid qualifying percentile |
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Transfer Certificate |
Original from last attended institution |
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Community Certificate (if applicable) |
Original + 3 photocopies issued by competent authority |
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ID Proof (Aadhar/Passport) |
Original + 3 photocopies |
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Passport Size Photographs |
6 recent color photographs |
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Income Certificate (if applicable) |
For scholarship/fee concession claims |
