The admission process for Tirunelveli Medical College (TVMC) involves several steps for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs, primarily based on the NEET entrance examinations.
MBBS Admission -
Tirunelveli Medical College provides a full-time MBBS course for aspiring students. Applicants who have completed their 10+2/HSC or equivalent examination from a recognized board and have cleared the NEET UG are eligible for admission under both the State and All India Quotas.
Candidates from Tamil Nadu are selected for 85% of the seats under the State Quota based on their merit in the qualifying examination. The remaining 15% of seats under the All India Quota are allocated based on the NEET UG results.
MD/ MS/ DM/ M.Ch Admission
Candidates who have completed their MBBS from a recognized university are eligible to apply for MD, MS, DM, and M.Ch courses. Admissions are granted for 50% of the State Quota seats based on the PG-MET held by the State Selection Committee, while the remaining 50% of seats under the All India Quota are filled through the NEET (PG) conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE). For DM and M.Ch courses, applicant selection for admission is based entirely on merit under the 100% State Quota.
Diploma and Certificate Courses Admission-
TVMC provides full-time DMLT/Paramedical courses across 11 specializations, along with a Diploma in Nursing. Applicants who have passed the 10+2 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognized board are eligible for admission.
The selection of candidates for the Paramedical Certificate and Diploma courses, as well as the Diploma in Nursing, is based on merit.