ESIC Medical College and Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (PGIMSR), Chennai, is one of the prominent government-run medical institutions in Tamil Nadu, established in 2013 under the aegis of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India. The college aims to provide quality medical education and healthcare to students and the insured population under the ESI scheme. Affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC), the institution offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and paramedical courses. Located in K.K. Nagar, Chennai, the college shares its campus with the well-equipped ESIC Hospital, offering students extensive clinical exposure and hands-on learning experience. The institute emphasizes academic excellence, ethical medical practice, and community healthcare, making it one of the emerging centres of medical education in South India.
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Full Name |
ESIC Medical College and PGIMSR, Chennai |
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Popularly Known As |
ESIC Medical College, Chennai |
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Location |
K.K. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
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Established Year |
2013 |
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Type |
Government (Under Ministry of Labour and Employment, Govt. of India) |
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Affiliated To |
The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University |
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Approved By |
National Medical Commission (NMC) |
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Campus Size |
25+ acres (academic, residential, and hospital complex) |
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Associated Hospital |
ESIC Hospital, K.K. Nagar |
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Managed By |
Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) |
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Event |
Date |
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NEET UG Application Start |
February 2025 |
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NEET UG Exam Date |
May 2025 |
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NEET UG Result |
June 2025 |
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Tamil Nadu State Counseling |
July 2025 |
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Merit List and Seat Allotment |
July–August 2025 |
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Academic Session Begins |
August–September 2025 |
Refer to official notifications for exact dates.
Mode of Admission:
Documents Required:
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Scholarship Type |
Eligibility |
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ESIC Insured Persons’ Ward Quota Scholarship |
For wards of insured employees under the ESI Scheme |
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Merit-Based Scholarships |
Based on NEET rank and academic performance |
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Government Scholarships |
For SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories as per TN & Central schemes |
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Need-Based Assistance |
For economically weaker students |
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National Scholarships |
Available through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) |
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Parameter |
Details |
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Internship Stipend |
Rs 25,000 – Rs 35,000/month |
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PG Resident Stipend |
Rs 55,000 – Rs 70,000/month |
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Post-MBBS Opportunities |
Junior Resident at ESIC / Government Hospitals |
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Placement Rate |
Nearly 100% (Government absorption & PG continuation) |
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Career Support |
Guidance for PG entrance, research mentorship, and civil service prep |
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Alumni Outcomes |
Many graduates serve as doctors in ESI hospitals, TN Medical Services, and abroad |
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Ranking Body |
Ranking/Recognition (2024) |
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NIRF (Medical Category) |
Ranked among Top 50 Medical Colleges in South India |
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India Today Ranking |
Listed among Emerging Medical Colleges |
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NAAC |
Accreditation process ongoing |
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NMC |
Recognized for MBBS and multiple PG programs |
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ESIC Headquarters (Delhi) |
Rated as High-Performing ESI Institution |
| Course | 1st Year Fees | Eligibility |
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| M.B.B.S. | ₹1.05 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 with 50% + NEET |
| MD | ₹2.55Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | MBBS + PGNEET |
| AFIH | ₹25k (1st Year Fees) | MD/MS/DNB/Diploma |
Tamil Nadu, Chennai
Tamil Nadu, Chennai
Tamil Nadu, Chennai
Tamil Nadu, Chennai