VELS Medical College and Hospital Thiruvallur Answered Questions

After completing the MBBS course from VELS Medical College and Hospital, students have a wide range of career opportunities, including:
- Private practice
- Teaching
- Public health
- Hospital administration
- Research
- Pursuing postgraduate studies

For reserved category students, the admission criteria for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at VELS Medical College and Hospital includes:
* Successful completion of 10+2 / H.S.C or equivalent qualification with individual passes in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Botany & Zoology/Biotechnology, and English from a recognised board, meeting the minimum requirements as per NMC norms.
* Candidates must be at least 17 years old by December 31st of the admission year.
* A valid NEET (UG) score as specified by the NMC/MCC.
* Registration with the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) of the Directorate General of Health Services, New Delhi, and selection of VELS Medical College and Hospital as the first choice.
* Payment of the necessary registration fee and refundable caution deposit.
* Reporting to the admission office with all required original documents, allotment letter, and fees within the specified date and time.
* Fulfillment of all eligibility criteria prescribed by the NMC, MCC of DGHS, VISTAS University, and medical fitness of the candidates.

Yes, there will be counselling sessions for admission to the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at VELS Medical College and Hospital. The counselling sessions will be conducted as per the guidelines issued by the Honorable Supreme Court of India, Medical Council of India, and Directorate General of Health Services, MOHFW, New Delhi. The candidates who have been allotted through centralized counselling by the MCC of DGHS, New Delhi for admission to MBBS course in the Deemed to be University should report to the college along with original certificates and demand draft/RTGS transfer for the specified amount. The counselling schedule and other details will be available on the official website of VELS Medical College and Hospital.

The MBBS fees at VELS Medical College and Hospital can be paid annually. The annual fee for the MBBS course is as follows:
- MBBS (Management Quota): INR 21,00,000
- MBBS (NRI Quota): 41,800 USD
Other fees include:
- Research & Development, Lab coat, University Registration, Health Insurance & Other Miscellaneous Fees: INR 97,000 for MBBS (Management Quota) and 5000 USD for MBBS (NRI Quota)

The MBBS course at VELS Medical College and Hospital costs ₹ 21,00,000 per year for management fees, and $41,800 per year for NRI/OCI fees. The course duration is 4.5 years, with 150 available seats. The cut-off score for admission varies by year, with 160 being the cut-off score for the general category in 2024. After completing the course, students are not required to undergo any additional training or pay a bond penalty.

No, direct admission to VELS Medical College and Hospital Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme is not available. Admissions are as per Guidelines issued by the Honorable Supreme Court of India, Medical Council of India and Directorate General of Health Services, MOHFW, and New Delhi. Candidates must be NEET (UG) qualified and have a rank in the merit list of NEET (UG) for admission to Undergraduate Medical Courses.

Yes, there are overhead expenses during Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at VELS Medical College and Hospital.
| Category | Annual Fee | Other Fees | Total Fees |
| - | - | - | - |
| MBBS (Management Quota) | Rs. 21,00,000 | Rs. 97,000 | Rs. 21,97,000 |
| MBBS (NRI Quota) | 41,800 USD | 5,000 USD | 46,800 USD |
Additionally, there are hostel fees and other miscellaneous fees.
| Category | Accommodation | Caution Deposit | Mess | Total Fees | GST @5% on Mess Fee | Total Fees with GST |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Non AC Double Room | 52,800 | 11,000 | 99,000 | 1,62,800 | 4,950 | 1,67,750 |
| Non AC Triple Room | 46,200 | 11,000 | 99,000 | 1,56,200 | 4,950 | 1,61,150 |
| AC Double Room | | | | | | 2,30,450 |
Other expenses include:
- College caution deposit: Rs. 25,000 (refundable at the end of the course)
- Hostel caution deposit: Rs. 25,000