Question 1

Is SLMCH Chennai a government or private college?

Accepted Answer

SLMCH is a private medical college under the Dr. MGR Group of Educational Institutions. It is affiliated to Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute (Deemed University) and Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University. It is approved by NMC.

Question 2

What is the NEET cutoff for SLMCH Chennai?

Accepted Answer

In 2024, the overall last-round AIQ closing rank for General category was 1,12,218. In 2023 it was 2,86,941 and in 2022 it was 3,86,424. The improving trend (lower rank = more competitive) reflects growing preference for the college.

Question 3

What is the library facility at SLMCH Chennai?

Accepted Answer

The library has 3,063 books, 6 foreign journals, and 14 Indian journals, with Wi-Fi internet facility and 40 computer nodes. Audio-visual lecture halls seat 180 students and smart classrooms for 40 students with AV aids are available.

Question 4

How many MBBS seats are there at SLMCH Chennai?

Accepted Answer

SLMCH had 150 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25 and received NMC LOP for an increase to 200 seats from AY 2025-26. All seats are filled through MCC Deemed University NEET UG counselling — there is no direct admission.

Question 5

What are the common medical departments?

Accepted Answer

General Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Anaesthesiology, Radio-Diagnosis, Dermatology, Psychiatry, ENT, Ophthalmology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Neurology, Oncology, Emergency & Casualty (24x7), Blood Bank, ICU / ICCU / SICU / PICU / NICU / IMCU

Question 6

What is the total bed capacity?

Accepted Answer

750 Beds

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