SRM Medical College Chennai Admission Guide 2026 — Complete Overview
SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre (SRM MCHRC), established in 2005, is a constituent medical college of SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), a deemed-to-be university located in Kattankulathur, near Chennai, Tamil Nadu. SRMIST is one of India's largest multi-disciplinary higher educational institutions, catering to over 45,000 students across 8 campuses in 5 states. The medical college is NAAC A++ accredited and ranked 18th in NIRF Medical Rankings 2025. The attached 1,600+ bed super-specialty hospital has served over 1 crore patients since 2005, with 400+ doctors, 40+ specialty and super-specialty departments, 22+ modular operation theatres, and a simulation centre in association with Harvard University. The college offers a 5.5-year MBBS program with a seat intake of 250 students.
MBBS Fee Structure & Seat Matrix
SRM Chennai MBBS total fee under management quota is ₹25,00,000 per year (₹1,12,50,000 total for 4.5 years). The NRI quota fee is USD 50,000 per year (USD 2,50,000 total for 5.5 years including internship). The total intake is 250 seats — 247 Management/Paid and 3 NRI/Foreign/PIO. All seats are filled through MCC Deemed University counselling. Additional expenses include registration fee (₹10,000 first year only, non-refundable), NRI registration (USD 500 one-time), hostel fees (₹2,00,000/year), caution deposit (₹50,000-₹1,00,000 refundable), and university & exam fees (₹15,000-₹40,000/year). MBBS interns receive ₹25,000-₹30,000/month during their 1-year rotating internship.
MD/MS Seats & Round-wise Cutoff
SRM Chennai offers 214 MD/MS seats across 22+ specialties and 19 DM/MCh super-specialty seats. The most competitive branches are MD Dermatology (R1 closing rank 13,048), MD Radiodiagnosis (13,535), and MD General Medicine (18,008). Mid-tier clinical branches like MD Paediatrics (25,985), MS General Surgery (29,203), MD Respiratory Medicine (35,574), and MS Orthopaedics (42,805) have moderate competition. Para-clinical branches (Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Community Medicine) offer better chances in Round 3, with closing ranks extending to 111,433 for MD Biochemistry. The 2025 cutoff trends show significant tightening compared to 2024 — MD Paediatrics improved from 37,051 to 25,985, and MS Orthopaedics improved from 58,367 to 42,805.
PG Stipend — Competitive Among Deemed Universities
SRM Chennai provides a competitive PG stipend: ₹52,451/month in 1st year, ₹53,544 in 2nd year, and ₹54,636 in 3rd year for MD/MS students. Over a 3-year PG program, total stipend earnings amount to approximately ₹19,23,972. MBBS interns receive ₹25,000-₹30,000/month. This is among the higher stipend rates for Tamil Nadu deemed medical colleges.
Management Quota & NRI Quota — Complete Guide
SRM Chennai management quota (247 MBBS seats) and NRI quota (3 seats) are filled exclusively through MCC Deemed University counselling. There is no direct admission outside MCC. For management quota, candidates must qualify NEET UG, register on mcc.nic.in, and select SRM Medical College in choice filling. NRI candidates must submit embassy certificates, sponsorship deeds, and proof of NRE/NRO fund transfers. The MBBS cutoff for management quota in 2026 is expected to be around 3,50,000-5,00,000 (General category), while NRI quota cutoff is expected to be 8,00,000+. For MD/MS, NEET PG rank requirements are approximately 800-1,800 for Radiodiagnosis, 1,200-2,500 for Dermatology, 1,800-4,500 for General Medicine, and 40,000+ for Pathology.
Bond & Service Obligation
SRM Medical College has a no-bond policy for PG MD/MS students under deemed university management/NRI quota as per Meducate data. However, Tamil Nadu state bond policy mandates a 2-year bond with ₹40 lakh penalty for MD/MS and ₹20 lakh for PG Diploma for state quota seats. Deemed university management/NRI quota students are generally exempt from state bond. Candidates should confirm the latest bond terms directly with the college before admission.
Counselling Advisory by Margdeep
Navigating MCC Deemed University option entry for SRM Chennai requires precise evaluation of round-wise closing ranks, management quota fee structures, and category seat availability. At Margdeep, our senior medical counselors evaluate previous years' cutoff shifts, guide document verification for Management and NRI quotas, and ensure seamless allotment through the official MCC DGHS portal. For transparent, personalized admission assistance, reach our admissions desk at +91 9874597063.