Panimalar Medical College Hospital and Research Institute (PMCHRI) is a private, Christian minority medical college located in Varadharajapuram, Poonamallee, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2020 and governed by the Jaishakti Educational Trust, it is affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The institute operates a super-specialty and general hospital with 800 beds and offers the MBBS program with 150 seats annually. The college is known for its modern infrastructure, on-campus hostel facilities, and a strong focus on both academic and clinical training.
Panimalar Medical College Hospital and Research Institute Admission Deadlines
Admission to PMCHRI Chennai’s MBBS program is strictly through NEET UG and follows the Tamil Nadu state and All India counseling schedules. The typical application window for MBBS admissions is April–June 2025, with counseling rounds extending into July–August. Application deadlines and counseling dates may vary each year based on NEET result announcements and state guidelines.
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Event |
Typical Dates (2025) |
Details |
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NEET UG Exam Date |
May 2025 |
National level entrance for MBBS |
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NEET UG Result |
June 2025 |
Results published by NTA |
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State Counseling Registration |
June–July 2025 |
Directorate of Medical Education, Tamil Nadu |
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Choice Filling/Locking |
July 2025 |
Online process |
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Seat Allotment (Round 1) |
July–August 2025 |
First round of MBBS seat allotment |
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Reporting to College |
August 2025 |
Document verification and admission fee payment |
Panimalar Medical College Hospital and Research Institute UG Admission
PMCHRI Chennai offers the MBBS program with an annual intake of 150 seats. Admission is based solely on NEET UG scores, with counseling conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education, Tamil Nadu. The program duration is 4.5 years plus 1-year compulsory internship. The annual tuition fee ranges from INR 4.5 Lakh (Government quota) to INR 13.5 Lakh (Management quota), with NRI quota fees around INR 24.5 Lakh per year. NEET cutoff ranks for management quota typically fall in the 350–420 range (state rank).
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Program |
Duration |
Seats |
Eligibility |
Entrance Exam |
Annual Fees (2024–25) |
Cutoff (NEET Rank, 2024) |
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MBBS |
5.5 years (incl. internship) |
150 |
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology; min 50% (Gen), 40% (SC/ST/OBC) |
NEET UG |
Govt: INR 4.5 Lakh
Mgmt: INR 13.5 Lakh
NRI: INR 24.5 Lakh |
Govt: ~350–380 (state rank)
Mgmt: ~400–420 (state rank)
NRI: NA |
Panimalar Medical College Hospital and Research Institute Application Process
Admission to the MBBS program at PMCHRI Chennai is conducted through centralized counseling based on NEET UG scores. Applicants must register for state or All India counseling, fill in their choices, and participate in seat allotment rounds. The application fee for NEET UG is typically INR 1,000–1,500 (varies by category). Document verification and fee payment are required at the time of reporting to the college.
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Register for NEET UG (usually November–December of the previous year).
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Appear for NEET UG in May.
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Register for Tamil Nadu state or All India counseling after NEET results.
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Fill and lock choices for colleges and quotas.
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Participate in seat allotment rounds and report to the college if allotted.
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Step |
Details |
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NEET UG Registration |
Online at NTA portal; fee INR 1,000–1,500 |
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NEET UG Exam |
May 2025 (tentative) |
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State Counseling Registration |
Online at Tamil Nadu DME portal; fee INR 500–1,000 |
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Choice Filling |
Online, select PMCHRI and other colleges |
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Seat Allotment |
Based on NEET UG rank and category |
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Reporting & Admission |
Document verification, payment of tuition and hostel fees |
