MGR University Pharm.D Courses & Fees

The application fee for applying to admission into the Pharma D course at MGR Medical University is INR 1,000. Candidates willing to take admission in the Pharma D programme should first apply through MGR Medical University's official website by paying the said application fee.

Also, the total tuition fee for the complete course duration is INR 1.27 Lacs – INR 18.18 lakh. The course Pharma D course is taken from unofficial sources. Hence, it is indicative. Candidates can refer to the official website for more information on the same.

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.

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.

Candidates aspiring to take admission at Pharma D at MGR Medical University must fulfil the following requirements:

• Candidates should have passed class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths/ Biology with a minimum of 40% (35% for reserved categories).
• Candidates must apply through MGR Medical University official websites for admission in Pharma D. Candidates with good academic performance have higher chances of getting a good government college affiliated with MGR Medical University.
• Selected candidates can register for the counselling round, which consists of document verification and fee payment.

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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.

On August 01, 2023, TNMGMRU result 2023 released for Pharma D.

The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University is a government medical university centred in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is named after the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Dr. M.G.Ramachandran (MGR) and it is the second-the largest health sciences university in India. More than 500 colleges affiliated to this University and more than 200 courses are being taught under the aegis of the mgr University. It was established in the year 1987. The motto of the university is "Health for all" which reflects the objective of the Medical University. It is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Medical Council of India (MCI), Dental Council of India (DCI) and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

MGR University Online Application 2023 filling deadline was 05 July 2023. Students who are interested in applying to Dr. M.G.R. Medical University for admission can access the form on the official website of the university. There is a fee of INR 1600 for the application, and this can be paid online through the online payment method.

At MGR Medical University, students can pursue the BSc programme across multiple specialisations. The eligibility criteria for the course is same across all of the specialisations. Students must pass Class 12 or equivalent with a minimym aggregate of 40% from a recognised board to be eligible for the programme. The university provides the BSc course acorss the following specialisations through its various affiliated colleges:

• BSc in Cardiac Technology
• BSc in Nursing
• BSc in Operation Theatre and Anesthesia Technology
• BSc in Radiography and Imaging Technology
• BSc in Medical Laborartry Technology
• BSc in Neuro-Electrophysiology

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.

The MGR Medical University fee structure varies based on course and level of study. The fee structure of MGR Medical College is reasonable when compared to other similar institutions in India.

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.

Some of the  constituent colleges under the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University are given below:

• Tamil Nadu Government Dental College
• Government Dental College & Hospital,
  Cuddalore
• Government Dental College,
  Pudukottai and others

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.

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:

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.

MGR Medical University provides Doctor of Pharmacy course through its various affiliated colleges. The fee varies as per the college. Pharma D programme at MGR Medical University ranges between INR 1.3 lakh and INR 18.2 lakh. It is certainly on the expensive end of the spectrum when compared to some of the other Doctor of Pharmacy programmes offered by other universities. Students may be eligible for tuition fee waivers provided they fulfil the eligibility criteria required for it. For further information, students are advised to visit the official website of the university or contact the admission cell of the same. 

No, admissions to the MBBS programme offered at MGR Medical University are strictly entrance-based. Students seeking to apply for the course must fulfil both the eligibility and selection criteria prior to applying. Aspirants are required to appear for the NEET UG entrance exam to be eligible for the course. Hence, a students can not join MGR Medical University MBBS course without NEET. The students may connect with the admission help desk of the university for further admission related queries, including the possibility of direct admissions.  

Given below is the admission process for MGR Medical University:

• Candidates aspiring to take admission in any of the courses offered at MGR Medical University must apply through the university’s official websites by paying the required application fee.
• MGR Medical University inducts students for most of its courses based on their academic performance in the qualifying examinations. Candidates having good academic records have higher chances of getting their desired discipline in that particular programme.
• Selected candidates can register for the counselling process which involves filling out the branch preference for that particular course applied by the candidate followed by document verification and fee payment leading to the candidate’s final seat allotment.