Eligibility Criteria

MBBS

Candidates aspiring to pursue the MBBS degree course at Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (MAPIMS) must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Educational Qualifications

  • HSC Examination: Candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Examination (Academic) of the 10+2 curriculum conducted by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
  • Subjects: Candidates must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as their main subjects. Alternatively, candidates may have studied Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology.
  • Equivalent Examination: Candidates who have passed an examination from any University or authority recognized as equivalent to the HSC Examination by the appropriate authority are also eligible to apply.

Attempts and Improvements

The number of attempts permitted to pass the qualifying examination and any provisions for improvements will be in accordance with the latest Government Orders applicable to all courses falling under the field of medicine.

Age Limit

  • Candidates should have completed 17 years of age as of December 31st of the year of admission.
  • The age of the candidate will be determined based solely on the date of birth mentioned in their Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) or Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or an equivalent examination certificate.

Additional Criteria

Candidates must satisfy any additional qualifying criteria prescribed by the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and/or the Government of Tamil Nadu from time to time.

NEET Examination Eligibility

Candidates must be eligible in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) conducted by the Government for admission to medical courses.

It is essential for candidates to fulfill all the above eligibility criteria to be considered for admission to the MBBS program at MAPIMS. Admission decisions will be made based on the fulfillment of these requirements and the merit obtained in the entrance examination as per the regulations set by the University and Government authorities.

Master of Surgery

Candidates seeking admission to the Master of Surgery (MS) postgraduate program at Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (MAPIMS) must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Educational Qualifications

MBBS Degree: Candidates must possess a recognized Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from a medical college recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI) or any other equivalent qualification recognized by the MCI.

Internship Completion

Internship Completion: Candidates must have completed a one-year compulsory rotating internship after obtaining their MBBS degree. The internship must be completed before the commencement of the MS program.

Registration

Medical Council Registration: Candidates must have permanent registration with the Medical Council of India (MCI) or State Medical Council (SMC). Provisional registration is not acceptable.

Selection Process

Selection Process: Admission to the MS program is based on the merit obtained in the NEET-PG examination and as per the rules and regulations set by the University and Government authorities.

NEET-PG Score

NEET-PG Score: Candidates must have qualified the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET-PG) conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) and obtained a valid score.

Criteria by University and Government

Additional Criteria: Candidates must satisfy any additional eligibility criteria prescribed by the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and/or the Government of Tamil Nadu.

Eligibility Criteria by Specialty

Specialty-Specific Criteria: Some specialties may have additional eligibility criteria specific to the discipline. Candidates should refer to the departmental guidelines for any specialty-specific requirements.

Candidates must fulfill all the above eligibility criteria to be considered for admission to the MS program at MAPIMS. Admission decisions are made based on the fulfillment of these requirements and the merit obtained in the NEET-PG examination, following the regulations set by the University and Government authorities.

Doctor of Medicine

Candidates seeking admission to the Doctor of Medicine (MD) postgraduate program at Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (MAPIMS) must fulfill the following criteria:

Educational Qualifications

MBBS Degree: Candidates must possess a recognized Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from a medical college recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI) or any other equivalent qualification recognized by the MCI.

Internship Completion

Internship Completion: Candidates must have completed a one-year compulsory rotating internship after obtaining their MBBS degree. The internship must be completed before the commencement of the MD program.

Registration

Medical Council Registration: Candidates must have permanent registration with the Medical Council of India (MCI) or State Medical Council (SMC). Provisional registration is not acceptable.

Selection Process

Selection Process: Admission to the MD program is based on the merit obtained in the NEET-PG examination and as per the rules and regulations set by the University and Government authorities.

NEET-PG Score

NEET-PG Score: Candidates must have qualified the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET-PG) conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) and obtained a valid score.

NEET Examination EligibilityCriteria by University and Government

Additional Criteria: Candidates must satisfy any additional eligibility criteria prescribed by the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and/or the Government of Tamil Nadu.

Eligibility Criteria by Specialty

Specialty-Specific Criteria: Some specialties may have additional eligibility criteria specific to the discipline. Candidates should refer to the departmental guidelines for any specialty-specific requirements.

It is essential for candidates to fulfill all the above eligibility criteria to be considered for admission to the MD program at MAPIMS. Admission decisions are made based on the fulfillment of these requirements and the merit obtained in the NEET-PG examination, following the regulations set by the University and Government authorities.