Vinayaka Missions Medical College Salem

The medical college was established with an idea to achieve excellence in medical education for the enrichment of society.

Affiliation and Recognition
One of the top medical colleges in India, Vinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar Medical College was earlier affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University and became a constituent unit of Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (VMRF) Deemed University in 2004. The medical college is recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI) and listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.

Courses Offered      
Undergraduate Medical Course:
The Undergraduate Medical Course offered at the top medical college, Vinayaka Missions Medical College Salem is Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) with a duration of 4 ½  years followed by a one-year compulsory internship. The annual seat intake capacity for the MBBS course is 100.

Postgraduate Medical Course:
The Postgraduate Medical Courses offered at the deemed medical college, Vinayaka Missions Medical College Salem is Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Surgery (MS). The duration of PG Medical Courses is 3 years. The annual seat intake capacity for PG medical courses is 79.

Specializations:
The specializations offered at the best medical colleges in India i.e. Vinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar Medical College Salem are as mentioned below:
MD:  Anesthesiology, Biochemistry, Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, Immuno Hematology & Blood Transfusion, Microbiology, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry, Radio-Diagnosis
MS:  Anatomy, ENT, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics

Admission Process
Undergraduate Medical Admission Process
Eligibility Criteria
The Candidate seeking MBBS admission in Vinayaka Missions Medical College Salem must have
• Completed 17 years of age as on 31 December of the year of MBBS admission
• Must have passed in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Bio-technology and English individually and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Bio-technology at the qualifying entrance exam. In respect of the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (NCL), the minimum marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together in qualifying examination shall be 40% marks for Unreserved and General-EWS Candidates. In respect of PwD candidates, the minimum marks in the qualifying examination in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (or Botany & Zoology)/Biotechnology taken together shall be 45% instead.

MBBS Entrance Exam
NEET UG is a common MBBS entrance exam conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to the MBBS course in medical colleges in India. To secure MBBS seat in Vinayaka Missions Medical College Salem, the candidate has to qualify in NEET exam with the following percentile: 
• General Category: 50th percentile
• SC/ST/OBC Category: 40th percentile
• PwD Category: 45th percentile

MBBS Admission Process
The process of counselling for MBBS admission in Vinayaka Missions Medical College Salem is conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). To secure MBBS admission in one of the top medical colleges in Tamil Nadu, Vinayaka Missions Medical College Salem, NEET UG qualified candidates to have to participate in the MCC counselling process as per the schedule. The allotment of the MBBS seat will be done based on the NEET rank obtained by the candidate.

Postgraduate Medical Admission Process
Eligibility Criteria
The Candidate seeking PG medical admission in Vinayaka Missions Medical College Salem must have
• Passed MBBS from recognized medical college
• Completed one-year internship on or before 31 March of the year of PG medical admission
• Registered with State Medical Council/Medical Council of India

PG Medical Entrance Exam
NEET PG is a common PG medical entrance exam, conducted by the National Board of Examination (NBE), for admission to PG Medical Courses in medical colleges in India. To secure a PG medical seat in Vinayaka Missions Medical College Salem, the candidate has to qualify in NEET PG entrance exam with the following percentile:
• General Category: 50th percentile
• SC/ST/OBC Category: 40th percentile
• PwD Category: 45th percentile
 
PG Medical Admission Process
The process of counselling for PG medical admission in Vinayaka Missions Medical College Salem will be conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). To secure PG medical seat in one of the deemed medical colleges in India i.e. Vinayaka Missions Medical College Salem, NEET PG qualified candidates to have to participate in the MCC counselling process as per the schedule. The allotment of the PG medical seat will be done based on the NEET rank obtained by the candidate.

Teaching Hospital:
One of the top deemed medical colleges in India, Vinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar Medical College Salem is attached to 560 bedded teaching hospital. The hospital provides the best of world-class facilities made available at an affordable cost to the community with all innovative and sophisticated state-of-the-art equipment and teaching facilities. The hospital has a tie-up with the Government of Tamil Nadu.

Infrastructure and Facilities:
Vinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar Medical College Salem, one of the top medical colleges in Tamil Nadu is located in a vast range of 51 acres of land. The medical college offers excellent infrastructure and the right ambience for medical students. The facilities available in the medical college are lecture halls, auditorium, examination halls, demonstration hall, separate common rooms for boys & girls, skill lab, computer lab, library, cafeteria, mess, separate hostel for boys & girls, sports & recreation, etc.