Government Medical College, Omandurar: Admission 2025, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Placements, Ranking

The Government Medical College, Omandurar (GMC Omandurar), is perhaps the finest college in Tamil Nadu, located in Chennai. This college is affiliated with Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate medical programs. GMC Omandurar follows a comprehensive admission process to select only the best candidates for its medical programs. Applications to GMC Omandurar are primarily based on merit from a national-level entrance test. The NEET-UG entrance exam is compulsory for all undergraduate degree programs. For postgraduate programs, the candidates have to appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post Graduate (NEET-PG) exams.

The application process for NEET-UG generally opens in February and ends in March, with the actual exam usually taking place in May, and the results being declared in June. Applications for NEET-PG are expected to be accepted usually around February and March, with the conduct of examination most probably in April or May. Candidates should hold an MBBS degree from a recognized institution for eligibility in the postgraduate programs, complete their internship by a certain date, and register with the State Medical Council or Medical Council of India. 

Application Process

The application procedure for GMC Omandurar differs from one program to another:

For MBBS:

1. Register and appear in NEET-UG exam.
2. Qualify for NEET-UG with the required cutoff score.
3. Apply for Tamil Nadu state counselling when announced.
4. Be present for counseling for document verification and allotment of seats.
5. If given a seat in GMC Omandurar, report to college for admission procedures and fee payment.

For MD/MS Programs:

1. Register and appear for NEET-PG examination.
2. Qualify for NEET-PG with the required cut-off score.
3. Apply for Tamil Nadu state PG medical counseling when announced.
4. Report to the college if allotted a seat to start the admission process and pay the fees.

Degree wise Admission Process

MBBS: GMC Omandurar has 100 MBBS seats. The admission will be based on the candidate's NEET-UG score in conjunction with the implementation of the state's reservation policy. The counselling procedure is done through Tamil Nadu state authorities.

MD General Medicine-6: The college is imparting 6 seats for this postgraduate program, and selection is through the NEET-PG and counselling by state authorities.

MD Paediatrics: There shall be six seats available for this specialization. Admission will be taking place like all other MD programs, through NEET-PG scores and counselling.

MS General Surgery: GMC Omandurar has 6 seats for MS General Surgery. Selection is based on NEET-PG performance and counselling.

MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology: For this program, the college has 4 seats. Admission is based on NEET-PG and state-level counselling.

MD Anaesthesiology: This specialization has 3 seats. The selection procedure is carried out based on the NEET-PG score along with counselling.

MS Orthopaedics: The college has 3 seats for MS Orthopaedics. Admissions for this programme would follow the same process as other PG programmes.

MD Emergency Medicine: GMC Omandurar has 3 seats for this program. Candidates are selected based on NEET-PG exams and subsequent counselling.

The following documents which are ordinarily still required for admission:

• NEET scorecard
• 10th and 12th standard mark sheets
• Transfer certificate
• Community certificate (for reserved categories)
• Nativity certificate
• Aadhaar card
• Passport-size photographs
• Other relevant certificates as specified by the counseling authority.