17th July 2018

 
 
 
 
 

CHRISTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE

VELLORE - 632002, Tamil Nadu

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BULLETIN
 
 
 
 
 
 
MEDICAL HIGHER SPECIALTY
ADMISSIONS 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First released on 7th July 2018 
Revised on 17/07/2018 ‐ Refer Page 5: Section 2. ADMISSION TIME TABLE 2018 
 
 

Phone: +91 (416) 2284255; 5214255                          Website: http://admissions.cmcvellore.ac.in

  Fax   : +91 (416) 2262788                             Email: registrar@cmcvellore.ac.in 
 

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 All courses and admissions to our College are subject to applicable regulations by
University / Government / Medical Council of India.

No fee or donation or any other payments are accepted in lieu of admissions, other
than what has been prescribed in the prospectus. The prospectus can be
downloaded free from our website at http://www.cmch-vellore.edu/

The General Public are therefore CAUTIONED not to be lured by any person /
persons offering admission to any of the courses conducted by CMC.
Should any prospective candidate be approached by any person / persons, this may
immediately be reported to the law enforcement agencies for suitable action and
also brought to the notice of the College at the following address:

The Registrar, Christian Medical College,

Vellore – 632 002, Tamilnadu, India.
Phone: (0416) 228 4255 / 228 4495
Fax : (0416) 2262788
Email: registrar@cmcvellore.ac.in Website: http://admissions.cmcvellore.ac.in

PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ADMIT STUDENTS THROUGH AGENTS OR AGENCIES

The college will not be responsible for any candidates or parents dealing with
such person / persons.

Important Information: “All processes related to admissions for the Higher Specialty
courses are subject to the orders that may be passed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court or
any legislation that may be passed in the proceedings relating to the challenge to the
NEET, Common Counseling or any other statutory enactments that may be passed by
the Central or State Government. Kindly visit the website
http://admissions.cmcvellore.ac.in for regular updates.”

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 MEDICAL HIGHER SPECIALTY ADMISSIONS 2018
 
This bulletin may be downloaded free from our website http://admissions.cmcvellore.ac.in
It provides essential details to enable candidates to fill their application form for the various Medical
Higher Specialty courses for the academic session 2018. Please go through this carefully before filling
the form. Application form is available ONLY online. NEET-SS 2018 qualified candidates only are
eligible for admission. All courses and admissions to our College are subject to applicable
regulations by University / Government / Medical Council of India / Court. All candidates are also
advised to apply through the Common Counseling process of the DGHS, Government of India.
 
All candidates are aware of the objectives of the Christian Medical College Vellore which is “the
establishment, maintenance and development of a Christian Medical College and Hospitals in India, where
women and men shall receive an education of the highest grade in the art and science of medicine and of
nursing, or in one or other of the related professions, to equip them in the spirit of Christ for service in the
relief of suffering and the promotion of health”.
 
The aforesaid object is based on the religious percept of “Heal the Sick”, Mathew 10.8.
 
Candidates held to be eligible based on the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for admission to Super
Specialty Courses conducted by National Board of Examinations under the auspices of the Medical Council
of India for the academic session 2018 (NEET-SS 2018), are eligible for selection to the courses.
 

ALL candidates admitted for Higher Specialty courses (except M.Ch. Cardio Thoracic Surgery and
M.Ch. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery) will have to serve a minimum period of two years in CMC
Vellore or one of its associated mission hospitals, after completion of the course.

Candidates admitted in the Minority Network category for the Higher Specialty courses will have to serve
a minimum period of three years as part of their service obligation (refer section 4.1).

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 1. POSTGRADUATE TRAINING PROGRAMME – HIGHER SPECIALTIES
 

 
All admissions are subject to MCI Approval
   
Duration No. of
CC Course Name
(years) Seats*
   
HA D.M. Cardiology 3 6
   
       
HB D.M. Clin. Haematology 3 4
   
HC D.M. Critical Care Medicine 3 1
   
HD D.M. Endocrinology 3 4

HE D.M. Gastroenterology 3 5
   
HF D.M. Hepatology 3 2

HG D.M. Neonatology 3 2
   
HH D.M. Nephrology 3 4
   
HI D.M. Neurology 3 4
   
HJ D.M. Rheumatology 3 1

HK M.Ch. Cardio Thor. Surg. 3 4

HL M.Ch. Endocrine Surgery 3 1
HM M.Ch. Hand Surgery 3 1

HN M.Ch. Neurosurgery 3 1
HP M.Ch. Paediatric Surg. 3 4
  M.Ch. Plastic & Reconstructive
HQ 3 3
Surgery
HR M.Ch. Urology 3 5
HS M.Ch. Vascular Surgery 3 2

HT D.M. Infectious Disease 3 2

 
M.Ch. Hepato-Pancreato- Biliary surgery
HU 3 2
 
M.Ch. Gynaecological Oncology
HV 3 2
 
* Subject to change as per University / MCI regulations
 

** Or its equivalent as recognized by the Medical Council of India/Government/University

NOTE: ALL POST GRADUATE COURSES IN THIS INSTITUTION ARE FULL‐TIME IN‐SERVICE TRAINING 
PROGRAMMES  AND  MEDICAL  PRACTICE  OR  ANY  OTHER  EMPLOYMENT  OUTSIDE  THE  INSTITUTION  IS  STRICTLY  NOT 
PERMITTED. 

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 2. ADMISSION TIME TABLE 2018*

Dates  Processes 
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7  July 2018  Application forms can be accessed online 
21st July 2018  Last date for online submission of application forms with payment  
21st July 2018  Last date for receipt of relevant supporting documents/challan 
14th July 2018  Last date for receipt of completed recommendation forms from the Minority Network 
Church/Organization 
 

* Dates are subject to change

All processes related to admissions for the Higher Specialty courses are subject to the orders that may be passed by 
the Hon’ble Supreme Court or any legislation that may be passed in the proceedings relating to the challenge to the 
NEET,  Common  Counseling  or  any  other  statutory  enactments  that  may  be  passed  by  the  Central  or  State 
Government. Kindly visit the website http://admissions.cmcvellore.ac.in for regular updates. 
 
All candidates applying to CMC Vellore for Higher Specialty Courses are also advised to apply for Higher Specialty 
admission through the counselling process of the DGHS, Government of India. 
 
3. THE APPLICATION PROCESS
 

Application forms can be accessed only on-line through the College website at
http://admissions.cmcvellore.ac in during the dates mentioned in section 2 and submitted with a basic
administrative fee of Rs.1000/-. Candidates applying from SAARC countries should send Rs. 2000/- or
its equivalent and those from other foreign countries US dollars 100 or its equivalent.
3.1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS
 

PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE BULLETIN AND READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

BEFORE FILLING THE FORM.
You must scan and keep ready a soft copy of your photograph and signature before filling the
application form. Specification for photograph: Recent colour passport size photograph taken after
1st February this year, light background, JPEG format not exceeding 80 KB (Width – 150 pixels &
Height – 150 pixels). Specification for signature: Scanned signature JPEG format not exceeding 50
KB (Width – 150 pixels & Height – 50 pixels)
 

The application fee can be paid by any one of the methods given below:
 

1. As a challan at no extra cost at any branch of ICICI bank in India. A challan will be generated when
filling payment details in the application form. Please mention FC-CMC-V on the challan. Send the
original challan to the Registrar’s office before the date mentioned in Section 2.
 

2. Online payment using only “Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking”.
 
a. Use only your own (or parent’s/guardian’s) credit card / debit card / net banking for these transactions.
If this is not possible, please choose the payment option of ICICI challan.
b. When using a credit card / debit card / net Banking, if the transaction is not successful, please follow
the following steps:
   
• Check with your bank / credit card account / debit card account to see if the amount was debited.
 
 If it has been debited, please send us an email to registrar@cmcvellore.ac.in and we will
follow up.
 

 If the amount has not been debited, please wait for 24-48 hours. The transaction is likely
to be completed OR will probably be refunded to you by your bank in which case you
will need to do the payment process again.

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 Applications received without the application fee as mentioned above will not be registered.
APPLICATION FEE WILL NOT BE REFUNDED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
 
N.B.: THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE APPLICATION FORM WILL BE TAKEN
AS FINAL. NO CHANGES WILL BE PERMITTED.
 
 
1. Fill the form online and click “submit”.
 

2. Upload photo and signature.

 

3. Make your PAYMENT by any one of the methods mentioned above.

 

4. Take a print out of the application confirmation form.

 

5. Send in the proof of payment (if paid as ICICI challan) and all the other required ENCLOSURES
to the Office of the Registrar, CMC, Vellore - 632002 to reach on or before the date mentioned in
Section 2.
 
Please keep your application number as ID and date of birth as password.
 

 
 
An email stating successful registration of the application will be sent to the candidates within a
week of final submission of the application. If not received, please check with the Registrar’s office by
emailing to registrar@cmcvellore.ac.in , quoting your application number.
 
 
FOR ANY CLARIFICATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE REGISTRAR’S OFFICE
 
 
Please note
 
1. CANDIDATES MAY NOT APPLY FOR MORE THAN ONE COURSE
(Except candidates applying for both Gastroenterology & Hepatology)
2. NO CANDIDATE WILL BE ALLOWED TO CHANGE THE CHOICE OF SUBJECT
3. Please ensure that the application form is complete
4. Self – attested clear photo copies of Certificate of completion of Service obligation (applicable to
those who have been previously admitted in the Minority Network category) signed by the
authorised signatory of the Minority Network Church/Organization need to be enclosed
5. Candidates are advised to submit their applications as early as possible. Applicants employed in
Government or similar establishments who have to route their applications through “proper
channels” for recommendation by Minority Network church or
o r g a n i z a t i o n /permission/leave, etc., are advised to submit the online application as detailed
above for the desired course, complete with all the required enclosures before the closing date.
A print out of the completed application may be routed through the “proper channels”. This
would avoid rejection of the applications from such candidates due to receipt after the closing
date on account of delays in various sanctioning offices.
6. Applications which lack any of the required enclosures will not be considered after the last date
mentioned in Section 2.
7. All foreign students require a “No Objection Certificate” from The Secretary, Government of India,
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi – 110 011 after offer of
admission to the College.

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 3.2 ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION
 
Candidates who have passed any qualifying exam, other than the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, shall
obtain an Eligibility Certificate from the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University prior to admission.
 

Those candidates who are required to complete their service obligation prior to joining will need to complete the
same at the latest by 14th August 2018.
 

4. MINORITY NETWORK CANDIDATES

The aim of the Christian Medical College, Vellore is to train individuals for service in needy areas
especially in Christian mission hospitals. To this end, Christian students are encouraged to apply, to
be considered under the Minority Network category.

5. RULES FOR MINORITY NETWORK CANDIDATES:

 
 
a. Any Christian Church or Christian Organization which is a member of the Christian Medical College Vellore
Association and any other Church or Christian Body which operates its own medical work in India or
neighbouring countries, which is a member of the Council, and which fulfills the criteria as laid down by the
Council is eligible to recommend candidates for admission to the various educational courses run by CMC,
Vellore. The Christian Medical College, Vellore, is also a recognized Minority Network Organization. For the
list of eligible Minority Network Christian Churches/Organisations , please refer to Annexure I.
b. All bodies that are eligible to recommend candidates for admission to the M.B.B.S. course are
eligible to recommend candidates for postgraduate diploma, degree and higher specialty courses,
provided they do not offer the same course/s in their own hospitals or colleges. This rule does not
apply to CMC, Vellore.
c. Candidates admitted in the  Minority Network category to medical postgraduate and higher specialty
courses should have served a minimum period of two years in one or more mission hospitals of any
of the Minority Network Churches/Organizations. This period should be completed by
14/08/2018. Candidates must submit a copy of the certificate(s) issued by the authorised
signatory of t h e Minority Network Churches/Organizations which must state the dates of
completion (or expected date of completion) of two years of service as well as the period and
categories of leave allowed and availed.
d. The duration of service obligation for Higher Specialty courses (Post Degree) is 3 years.
e. Candidates whose original MBBS service obligation is more than two years may be allowed to apply
for higher specialty studies after completing two years of their service obligation provided they are
recommended again for the higher specialty course by the same Minority Network
Church/Organization. Such students should return to their Minority Network Churches/Organizations
after completion of their higher specialty course to fulfil their obligation including the balance of
their previous obligation.
f. Minority Network candidates on completion of their postgraduate courses opting for r ep e a t
r e c o mme n d a tio n from the same Minority Network Church/Organization for a higher specialty
degree may have their service obligation deferred till after the higher specialty degree course is
completed and shall have a total service obligation of six years.
g. A Minority Network Church/Organization that has a Minority Network category student in training in
a higher specialty course may not be permitted to recommend a second candidate in the same
specialty while the first candidate is still in training, unless they show adequate evidence for need
of a second candidate in a hospital run by that Minority Network Church/Organization. (Cl 6838: 6-
90)
h. If a Minority Network Church/Organization after agreeing to provide necessary infrastructure for a
new higher specialty does not fulfil the same, the privilege of recommending candidates by the
Minority Network Church/Organization, for the specific higher specialty course, shall be suspended
after review by SPORC (Cl. 7093: 1-92)
i. No Minority Network category candidates shall be considered for admission unless they are NEET-SS
2018 qualified. The candidates should also fulfil the requirements of the respective certifying Board.
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 j. NO FEES OR DONATION are to be paid b y t h e c a n d i d a t e t o t h e M i n o r i t y N e t w o r k
C h u r c h / O r g a n i z a t i o n for this other than the stipulated fee, which should not exceed Rs.750/-.
k. The service obligation arising from admission under the Minority Network category should be given
as service, and non-fulfilment of service violates the spirit of recommendation under the Minority
Network category and the aims and objectives of the Association.
l. Students who do not fulfil the service obligation will not be eligible for admission to f u r t h e r
postgraduate studies or for appointment as staff of CMC, Vellore. They will not be given any certificates
other than those statutorily mandated by the University and respective Professional Council / Regulatory
Body.
m. The Principal is authorized to withhold transcripts and other non-statutory certificates issued by the
College until the service obligations of the Minority Network candidates are fulfilled.

6. THE ADMISSION PROCESS

Fifty percent of the seats in each course (except M.Ch. Neurosurgery) are allocated for Minority Network
category candidates, provided they fulfil other criteria for eligibility for admission. The selection of all
candidates for Higher Specialty courses for the academic year 2018-19 will be through the Common
Counseling process of the DGHS, Government of India.

The following certificates should be submitted in original at the time of registration for admission:
 
1. MBBS Degree certificate in original issued by the University.
2. MBBS Course and conduct certificate in original issued by the Principal/Dean.
3. Certificate of completion of compulsory rotating residential internship (CRRI) training in
original issued by the Principal / Dean.
4. MD/MS/ Degree or DNB certificate or Provisional pass certificate in original issued by
the University or Board.
5. MD/MS/DNB course and conduct certificate in original issued by the Principal/Dean/Head
of Institution.
6. Migration Certificate in original to be obtained from their respective University.
7. Eligibility Certificate obtained from the Registrar, The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical
University, Chennai for graduates of Universities other than Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical
University (Please note that a Migration certificate is needed for obtaining the Eligibility
certificate).
8. Tamil Nadu Medical Council Registration Certificate for MBBS and additional qualification.
Please note that a ‘No objection certificate’ from the concerned medical council will be required
in order to obtain the Tamil Nadu Medical Council Registration.
9. Original and attested clear photocopy of date of birth certificate (SSLC/H.Sc. Marksheet).
10. Service obligation completion certificate in original in the case of former Minority Network
category students, giving full details of date of commencement and completion of service
obligation.
11. Minority Network category candidates should submit a clear attested photocopy of the
agreement signed on stamp paper, by the candidate and the Minority Network
Church/Organization. Non-compliance will result in automatic cancellation of recommendation
under the Minority Network category.
12. Minority Network category candidates should also submit a certificate of completion of two
years of service in one / more Mission Hospitals of any supporting body of this institution after
graduation.
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 13. Four passport size colour photographs for issue of identity card and for University registration.
14. A CD which contains the following files: (i) A passport size colour photograph in JPEG form and
(ii) a scanned copy of the candidate’s signature. Both the files and the CD cover should be
labelled with the name of the candidate and the course. The image file size should not exceed
100 KB.
15. Foreign nationals must submit a no objection certificate (to undergo the course) issued by
the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
16. Candidates having done DNB as their qualifying exam are required to submit an eligibility
certificate from the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University. Please note that a “No
Objection Certificate” / “Migration Certificate” from the National Board of Examinations will
be required in order to obtain the aforesaid certificate.
17. Transfer certificate in original issued by the Principal / Dean.
18. Proof of identity (Passport /Voter ID /Driving License) – Please bring all 3 if available.
19. PAN Card.
20. Form 16 (if available.)

In addition to the originals, three copies of all the above certificates are required at the time
of admission.

At the time of admission a Medical check-up will be conducted for all selected candidates. Treatment for
pre-existing illnesses will not be covered by the Institution.
 
7. FEES
 

All Candidates should pay the following fees:

 

COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY FEE STRUCTURE*

 
Fee (in Rupees) DM/M.Ch M.Ch Neurosurgery
3 years
Tuition fee 1,500 1,500
One time establishment fee 15,000 15,000
University fee 1,27,250 1,31,250
Others 5,700 5,700
Total 1,49,450 1,53,450
 
*Roughly indicative only and subject to change according to the University regulations.
 
 
University examination fees will be collected at the time of filling the examination application form.

8. WITHDRAWALS

Candidates who accept the offer of selection and join the course will be expected to complete the whole
training period. If due to any extra-ordinary circumstances a candidate is forced to discontinue, the desire
to withdraw should be notified to the Principal in writing before second round of counselling. Those
who withdraw from the course thereafter will not be selected for any training course or staff appointment
subsequently in this institution. They will be required to pay the fees for the full course and make
compensatory payment at the rate of the stipend normally paid to them, an amount that is proportional to
any shortage of notice for withdrawal that is less than one month. Tuition fee and University Registration
fee once paid will not be refunded.
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 9. SERVICE OBLIGATION

All General merit candidates admitted to the Higher Specialty courses (except M.Ch. Cardio Thoracic Surgery
and M.Ch. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery) will have to sign an agreement with CMC, Vellore to complete a
minimum period of 2 years of service at CMC Vellore or one of its associated mission hospitals, after
completion of the course.
All Minority Network category candidates admitted to the Higher Specialty courses will have to sign an
agreement with CMC, Vellore to complete a minimum period of 3 years of service as given in Section 4.1.

The service obligation should be given as service. Candidates who do not fulfil the service obligation will
not be eligible for admission to f u r t h e r postgraduate studies or for appointment as staff of CMC, Vellore.
They will not be given any certificates other than those statutorily mandated by the University and respective
Professional Council / Regulatory Body. The Principal is authorized to withhold transcripts and other non-
statutory certificates issued by the College until the service obligations are fulfilled.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 ANNEXURE I
List of Christian Churches/Organizations that may recommend candidates for admission
to educational courses under the Minority Network category
 
Code Churches/Organizations Code Churches/Organizations
       

1. Andhra Evangelical Lutheran Church 32. India Evangelical Lutheran Church #

2. Arcot Lutheran Church # 33. Inter Ashram Fellowship
3. Assemblies of God in North India # 34. Jeypore Evangelical Lutheran Church
4. Baptist Church of Mizoram 35. Khasi Jaintia Presbyterian Assembly
5. Chaldean Syrian Church of the East 36. Kolhapur Church Council #
6. Christian Assemblies in India 37. Malankara Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church
      Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Catholicate
7. Christian Service Society of the Bengal, Orissa & Bihar # 38. of the East
8. Church of North India, Nagpur Diocese 39. Marathi Mission
  Church of North India Synod – The Synodical Board of    
9. Health services 40 Marthoma Syrian Church of Malabar

      Mennonite Medical Board of the Mennonite Church

10. C.S.I. Coimbatore Diocese # 41. in India.
11. C.S.I. Dornakal Diocese 42. Methodist Church in India
12. C.S.I. Kanyakumari Diocese 43. Mizo Presbyterian Church Synod
13. C.S.I. Karimnagar Diocese # 44. North Bank Baptist Christian Association
14. C.S.I. Karnataka Diocese Inter Diocesan Medical Board 45. Poona Christian Medical Association
15. C.S.I. Krishna - Godavari Diocese 46. The Salvation Army India South Eastern Territory
16. C.S.I. Madras Diocese 47. The Salvation Army India South Western Territory #
17. C.S.I. Madhya Kerala Diocese 48. The Salvation Army India Western Territory
18. C.S.I. Madurai-Ramnad Diocese 49. Samavesam of Telugu Baptist Churches #
19. C.S.I. Medak Diocese # 50. Southern Asia Division of Seventh Day Adventists
20. C.S.I. North Kerala Diocese 51. Tamil Evangelical Lutheran Church
21. C.S.I. Rayalaseema Diocese 52. U.P. Regional Board of Health Services
22. C.S.I. South Kerala Diocese 53. The Leprosy Mission
23. C.S.I. Tiruchy-Tanjore Diocese 54. Christoffel Blinden Mission
24. C.S.I. Tirunelveli Diocese 55. C.S.I. Jaffna Diocese
      International Mission Board, Southern Baptist
25. C.S.I. Vellore Diocese 56. Convention
26. Council of Baptist Churches in North East India 58 South East Asia Union Mission of SDA Singapore
27. Council of Christian Hospitals 59 United Mission to Nepal
28. Eastern Regional Board of Health Services 60 Christian Medical College, Vellore
29. Emmanuel Hospital Association 63 Value Program, CMC, Ludhiana
30. Evangelical Lutheran Church in Madhya Pradesh    
31. Gossner Evangelical Lutheran Church #    
 
# NOT ELIGIBLE TO RECOMMEND CANDIDATES TO THE MINORITY NETWORK CATEGORY FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2018-
2019

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