CMC (Christian Medical College) Vellore was established in 1918 with the stated objective of "establishment, maintenance and development of a Christian Medical College and Hospital in India, where women and men shall receive an education of the highest grade in the art and science of medicine and nursing, or in one or other related professions, to equip them for service in the relief of suffering and the promotion of health."

The Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore is a pre-eminent centre of medical studies and research. Work on various aspects of leprosy, AIDS, diarrhoea in children and immunisation researches are some of the need-based research they engage in.

Courses offered by Christian Medical College and Hospital, CMC Vellore are categorised as follows

• Group 'A' course


• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery)
• BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)
• BOT (Bachelor of Occupational Therapy)
• BSc – MLT (Bachelor of Science – Medical Lab Technology)


• Group 'B' Course


• BMRSC (Bachelor of Medical Record Science)
• PG DCPC (Post Graduate Diploma In Clinical Pastoral Counselling)
• MSc Biochemistry (Master of Science In Biochemistry)
• MSc Microbiology (Master of Science in Microbiology)
• MSc Epidemiology (Master Of Science In Epidemiology)
• MSc Biostatistics (Master of Science in Biostatistics)

A candidate may apply for a maximum of 4 courses from this group in a particular year.
The entrance examination for admission in group ?B? courses is held in Vellore in June every year. The MSc Biostatistics entrance is held separately in July.

• Group 'C' Course

Group C courses offered by CMC Vellore are Allied Health Sciences Diploma courses. These courses are also known as paramedical courses. A candidate may apply for a maximum of 5 courses from this group in any one year. These diplomas are offered by the CMC Vellore Association and are affiliated to national bodies and regulatory agencies where such exist. Those courses that are affiliated to other bodies are so indicated. Based on the written test performance, candidates are called for the interview. Some courses may have a practical examination.All interviews are conducted in English. Candidates are selected on the basis of their performance in the written test and interviews. Primarily the selection is provisional, which is subject to medical clearance.

All group C courses offered by Christian Medical College Vellore with detail are given underneath :

• Diploma in Nursing
• Diploma in Radiodiagnosis
• Diploma in Radiotherapy
• Diploma in Prosthetics and Orthotics
• Diploma for Anaesthesia Technicians
• Diploma for Hand and Leprosy Physiotherapy Technicians
• Diploma for Critical Care Therapy Technicians
• Diploma for Electrocardiography (ECG) Technicians
• Diploma in Dental Assistance
• Diploma in Hospital Equipment Maintenance
• Diploma in Hospital Pharmacy Practice
• PG Diploma in Nuclear Medicine
• PG Diploma in Histopathological Laboratory Technology
• PG Diploma in Dialysis Therapy
• PG Diploma in Medical Microbiology
• PG Diploma in Medical Virology
• PG Diploma in Cardiac Technology
• PG Diploma in Neuro-Electrophysiology
• PG Diploma in Perfusion Technology
• PG Diploma in Advanced Respiratory Therapy
• PG Diploma in Clinical Counselling
• PG Diploma in Community Health Management (PGDCHM)
• PG Diploma in Hospital Administration (PGDHA)
• PG Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
• PG Diploma in Dietetics
• Fellowship in Hospital Administration (FHA)


• Nursing Postgraduate and Post Diploma Courses



• Postgraduate admission in medicine and surgery