Christian Medical College, Vellore
About
Official125 years of transformative healthcare and medical education rooted in Christian compassion and excellence.
- Established in 1900 by Dr. Ida Sophia Scudder; medical education began in 1918
- Unaided private nonprofit minority educational institution
- Network of 6-7 campuses with ~3,675 beds across Vellore and Andhra Pradesh
- Serves 9,000+ outpatients and 2,000+ inpatients daily with 9,000+ staff
- Offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and higher specialty courses in medicine, nursing, and allied health sciences
- Ranked among India's top educational, healthcare, and research institutes
Academics
CMC Vellore offers extensive undergraduate, postgraduate, and higher specialty courses in medicine, nursing, allied health sciences, and related disciplines. Medical education began in 1918 with a Licentiate Medical Practitioner course for women; the MBBS degree was introduced in 1942, and the college became co-educational in 1947. The institution emphasizes highly subsidized education as part of its not-for-profit commitment, with all available funds dedicated to supporting its educational mission.
Healthcare & Research
CMC operates a network of primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary care teaching hospitals across six campuses in and around Vellore and neighboring Andhra Pradesh, totaling approximately 3,675 beds. The institution delivers state-of-the-art treatments while maintaining financial accessibility for patients. CMC's research activities have contributed to major national health policies, including poliomyelitis immunization and leprosy treatment protocols.
Mission & Values
As a strictly not-for-profit society, CMC is committed to being a witness to Christ's healing ministry through excellence in education, service, and research. The institution upholds core values of integrity, compassion, and excellence, serving patients from diverse communities regardless of faith. CMC operates missions outreach programs to extend quality medical services to underserved rural areas across the country.
Campus & Infrastructure
CMC maintains a network of seven campuses in and around Vellore with approximately 3,700 beds. The institution employs over 9,000 staff and serves more than 9,000 outpatients and 2,000 inpatients daily. As a national leader in healthcare, CMC is committed to environmental sustainability and operates as an eco-friendly institution.
Admissions
Admissions are open for MBBS, Nursing, and Allied Health Sciences (AHS) courses for 2026. Prospective students can apply through the official website. Education-related inquiries can be directed to the principal's office or dean of academics.