MGR University Online Courses 2026

The Tamil Nadu Medical University Act, 1987 (Act No.37 of 1987) received the assent of the President of India on 24th September 1987. By Act No. 39 of 1991, it was amended that the Act may be called “The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai, Act, 1987. This affiliating University governed by the said Act started functioning in July 1988. The Students admitted to the various Medical and Paramedical courses after 1st March 1988 come under this Medical University as per Government notification issued in GOMs No.1628/ Health, Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy and Family Welfare Department dated 23rd August 1988.

Yes, MGR Medical University offers a six-year full-time Pharma D programme comprising five years of study and one year of internship or residency. MGR Medical University Pharma D admissions are entirely merit-based.

Candidates willing to take admission in Pharma D at MGR Medical University must apply through any one of the following university’s official websites.

Selected candidates must report to the university’s admission cell for document verification and fee payment.

Yes, MGR University offers a three-year full-time BSc programme across fourteen specialisations. MGR University BSc admissions are entirely merit-based. Candidates aspiring to take admission in BSc programme at MGR University must fill out the application form after paying the required registration fee.

Candidates whose name will appear in the result list will publish on the university’s official website and can register for the counselling process followed by document verification and tuition fee submission.

Deserving and meritorious students are offered scholarships by MGR Medical University based on their academic performance and other criteria. Here are some of scholarships available at MGR Medical University:

• Tamil Nadu Government Scholarship: SC/ ST/ OBC students are eligible to get scholarship, they have scored 75 percent in their Class 12 and obtain a certain percentage in entrance examination.
• MGR Medical University Need-cum-Merit Scholarship: Students from minority communities are eligible to get scholarship if they secure 75 percent in Class 12.
• Students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds are also eligible to apply for scholarship offered by University.

Yes, MGR University offers MBBS programme. Candidates aspiring to take admission in MBBS programme at MGR University should take the NEET-UG exam. Students are advised to prepare well for the NEET exam.

The candidate also needs to fill out the application form subsequently for admission to MBBS through MGR University registered websites. Candidates based on their NEET score will get selected for further admission processes.

Selected candidates can register for the counselling process for which the candidate will have to report to the admission cell of MGR Medical University for document verification and fee payment.

Candidate must have completed Class 12 examination conducted by state/central government as equivalent by AIU I. e. Association of Indian Universities with English as one of the subjects and Physics Chemistry Mathematics/Biology as optional subjects individually Those who have passed Class 12 from Open School education system of the Central Government/ State Government institutions are also eligible for admission to pharma. D Degree Course.

No, candidates must apply separately through the MGR Medical University for admission Pharma D course. MGR Medical University Pharma D admission is entirely academic merit-based. Candidates can only take admission through their academic performance in the qualifying examination.

Selected candidates can register for counselling and must report to the university’s admission cell for document verification and fee payment.

Completing a programme from MGR Medical University can result in various career opportunities in the healthcare industry. A few of the options are listed below:

• MBBS students after completion of CRBI & obtaining an RMP membership with the Medical Council of India (MCI) and TN State Medical Council can practice as General practitioners (GP). Furthermore, the candidates can approach the authorities to know more about the requirements of the GP.
• The PG students after completion of their course, and the Upgradation of their degree in both councils can become a consultant. They can also apply for the assistant professor’s role.
• The candidates with a BSc degree and GDiploma degree after skilled training are absorbed in the institution, according to the requirement of the institution itself.

Yes, MGR University offers a four-year full-time B Pharm programme. Candidates willing to take admission in B Pharm course at MGR Medical University must fill out the application form after paying the registration fee of INR 250.

Candidates will get admission based on their marks in the qualifying examination. Selected candidates must register for the counselling process followed by document verification and fee payment leading to final seat allotment.

There is no such provision through which a candidate can enrol to the Pharma D programme directly. The only way possible to get admission in the Pharma D course is to apply for the programme through the registered web portals of MGR Medical University. Based on their academic performance in the qualifying examination, candidates will be selected.

Selected candidates can register for the counselling process, followed by document verification and fee payment leading to final seat allotment.

MGR University offers online and offline mode of payment. The modes of online payment include credit/debit cards or Netbanking. Candidates can also opt for offline payment need to send a Demand Draft in favour of MGR University.

The MGR University promotes research, disseminates knowledge, and is eligible for central assistance under UGC Act 1956 (UGC letter No. F.9-14/2007 [CPP-I] dt 12.3.2008). MGR University is the only Medical University in Tamil Nadu that is capable of granting affiliation to new institutions under Government or Self-financing in Medical, Dental, Indian Medicine/Homoeopathy & Allied Health Sciences (Pharmacy, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy and many others) and awarding degrees under a single umbrella to maintain uniform and high standards of education. Until 1988, all degrees in Health Sciences were awarded by the University of Madras. 

The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University is situated in the Southern part of the City of Chennai (formerly Madras) in the State of Tamil Nadu, South India. It is about 6 Km from the Chennai International & National Airport and about 12 Km from the Chennai Central Railway Station. MGR Medical University is one of the premier medical universities named after the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, (late) Hon. Dr. MG Ramachandran (MGR) and it is the second the largest Health Sciences University in India.

According to the Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University's official website, candidates can not get direct admission to its MDS programme. Selection is based on the scores obtained in the accepted entrance exam. However, interested applicants must meet all the requisite eligibility criteria. They can visit the official website to complete the application process. 

MGR University offers undergraduate, diploma, & other programmes to students. At the undergraduate level, the available programme is MBBS. At the postgraduate level, there are Diploma & other programmes such as Diploma in Anaesthesiology,  Diploma in Diabetology, Diploma in Radio Diagnosis, & others. Post Graduate Broad Specialty Degree courses include MD & MS. There are Super Speciality Degree courses available in the university like DM,  MCh, etc.

MBBS admissions are possible for the Dr. M.G.R. Medical University students basis the entrance examinations such as Tamil Nadu NEET,  NEET, and others. Students must have the knowledge of their eligibility criteria and application must be done accordingly. 

GR University popular programmes are BSc & MBBS. The organisations which recruit BSc Nursing students are The Indian Red Cross Society, Fortis Healthcare, Columbia Asia Hospital, & others. BSc Nursing students are taught the core values involving Empathy, Human Dignity, Professionalism, Integrity, Autonomy, & others.

The duration of courses offered by MGR Medical University varies depending on the course and level of study. Undergraduate courses usually take 4-5 years, postgraduate courses take 2-3 years, and doctoral courses take 3-5 years. Below are some flagship courses of MGR Medical University: