Master of Chirurgiae [M.Ch]

Coimbatore Medical College (CMC), Coimbatore, a Tamil Nadu government medical institution affiliated to the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, offers a three-year full-time Master of Chirurgiae (M.Ch) in four super-specialty surgical disciplines: Neuro Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and Surgical Oncology. As a government college, M.Ch students receive a monthly government stipend ranging from ₹52,447 (Year 1) to ₹54,636 (Year 3), substantially offsetting the total fee of ₹2,05,936 over three years. Admission is through NEET SS via the MCC national counselling (50% AIQ) and Tamil Nadu state quota (50%). NEET SS 2026 dates are yet to be announced by NTA. The previous cycle (NEET SS 2025) was held in December 2025. MCC counselling and Tamil Nadu state quota allocation follow the NEET SS schedule; classes typically commence from August each year. Key Points CMC Coimbatore is a Tamil Nadu government medical college with a large public teaching hospital providing comprehensive super-specialty surgical training. Four M.Ch specialisations: Neuro Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and Surgical Oncology; all three-year full-time programmes. Government monthly stipend: ₹52,447 (Year 1), ₹53,543 (Year 2), ₹54,636 (Year 3); effectively covers a significant portion of living and course expenses. Uniform total fee of ₹2,05,936 across all four specialisations; includes one-time library fee, caution deposit (refundable), and university registration. Admission is 50% All India Quota through MCC NEET SS counselling and 50% Tamil Nadu state quota through the state health department. CMC Coimbatore M.Ch Fees 2026 Fee Structure Component Amount Annual Tuition Fee (3 years) ₹50,000 per year Annual Special Fee (3 years) ₹10,000 per year Library Fee (one-time) ₹1,000 Caution Deposit (refundable) ₹2,000 University Registration (one-time) ₹22,936 Total Fees (3 Years) - all specialisations ₹2,05,936 Government stipend: ₹52,447 per month in Year 1, ₹53,543 in Year 2, and ₹54,636 in Year 3; total stipend over three years significantly exceeds the total course fee. Caution deposit of ₹2,000 is refundable on successful course completion. Fees is subject to change, Please verify with the official sources before taking admission. CMC Coimbatore M.Ch Admission 2026 Important Dates Event Date NEET SS 2026 Notification To be announced NEET SS 2026 Registration To be announced NEET SS 2026 Exam To be announced MCC NEET SS Counselling To be announced Reporting to College To be announced The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change. Eligibility Criteria MS degree in the relevant parent surgical specialisation (e.g., MS General Surgery for M.Ch Surgical Oncology) from an NMC-recognised institution. Registration with the Medical Council of India or the Tamil Nadu Medical Council. Valid NEET SS (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Super Specialty) score; no upper age limit. Admission Process Register for NEET SS through the official NTA portal once the 2026 notification is released. For the 50% All India Quota, register for MCC NEET SS AIQ counselling at mcc.nic.in after results are declared. For the 50% Tamil Nadu state quota, register through the Tamil Nadu state health department portal. Submit original MS degree, medical council registration, and experience documents at the time of reporting to CMC Coimbatore. CMC Coimbatore M.Ch Scholarships 2026 Available Scholarships Scholarship Amount Eligibility Deadline Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships ₹12,000 per year Top 20% in Class 12 board exams; family income below ₹8,00,000 per year As per NSP schedule SC/ST/OBC Post-Matric Scholarship Variable As per Government of India norms; income-based eligibility As per NSP schedule Tamil Nadu Government Merit Scholarship Variable Merit-based; applicable to government college students in Tamil Nadu As per TN state schedule Education Loan Up to ₹20,00,000 Available from nationalised banks under IBA model scheme At admission Scholarship applications are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in); apply promptly after joining to avoid missing deadlines. Education loans up to ₹7,50,000 are available without collateral under the IBA model scheme through nationalised banks. CMC Coimbatore M.Ch FAQs Ques. Do CMC Coimbatore M.Ch students get a monthly stipend, and is it enough to cover living expenses in Coimbatore? Ans. Yes. CMC Coimbatore M.Ch students receive a government-mandated monthly stipend of ₹52,447 in Year 1, ₹53,543 in Year 2, and ₹54,636 in Year 3. This stipend comfortably covers living expenses in Coimbatore, a city with a moderate cost of living, and effectively makes the programme self-sustaining financially for most students. The total stipend over three years significantly exceeds the total course fee of ₹2,05,936. Ques. How competitive is it to get M.Ch Surgical Oncology at CMC Coimbatore through NEET SS? Ans. M.Ch Surgical Oncology is one of the most sought-after super-specialty programmes in Tamil Nadu given its application in cancer surgery. CMC Coimbatore is a government institution with limited seats per specialisation, so NEET SS cut-offs can be high. Review previous years’ closing ranks from MCC counselling data for government college M.Ch Surgical Oncology seats to gauge your competitive position. Ques. What parent MS degree is required to apply for M.Ch Neuro Surgery at CMC Coimbatore? Ans. M.Ch Neuro Surgery at CMC Coimbatore (and per NMC norms nationally) typically requires an MS in General Surgery or an MD/MS in a relevant surgical discipline as the parent qualification. The specific eligible parent degree list is published in the NMC’s M.Ch Neuro Surgery eligibility norms and confirmed in the MCC NEET SS counselling notification each year. Ques. Can Tamil Nadu state quota seats at CMC Coimbatore be applied for by candidates from other states? Ans. The Tamil Nadu state 50% quota at CMC Coimbatore is typically restricted to candidates who completed their MBBS from Tamil Nadu medical colleges or hold TN domicile, subject to the state authority’s annual rules. The 50% All India Quota is open to all NEET SS candidates across India. Exact eligibility for the state quota is confirmed in the Tamil Nadu state M.Ch counselling notification each year. Ques. What is the operative training exposure for M.Ch Plastic Surgery at CMC Coimbatore? Ans. CMC Coimbatore’s associated teaching hospital handles a diverse range of reconstructive, trauma, burn, and cosmetic surgical cases from Coimbatore and the surrounding Kongu region. M.Ch Plastic Surgery students are exposed to flap surgeries, craniofacial procedures, and post-burn reconstruction alongside elective cosmetic cases, providing broad training in line with NMC log-book requirements. Ques. After completing M.Ch Paediatric Surgery from CMC Coimbatore, can graduates join AIIMS or other top institutions for fellowship or faculty positions? Ans. Yes. An NMC-recognised M.Ch in Paediatric Surgery from CMC Coimbatore qualifies graduates for fellowship programmes at institutions like AIIMS, PGI Chandigarh, and internationally recognised centres. Faculty recruitment at government medical colleges requires an M.Ch or equivalent; CMC Coimbatore’s NMC-approved degree meets this requirement for teaching positions at government medical institutions across India.