Saveetha Medical College

Affiliation and Recognition
One of the top medical colleges in India, Saveetha Medical College Kanchipuram is recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI) and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi. The medical college is affiliated to the Saveetha University, Chennai and listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.

Accreditation and Ranking
Saveetha Medical College Kanchipuram, one of the top deemed medical colleges in Tamil Nadu was ranked 25th among the top medical colleges in India by the NIRF in 2019. The medical college has been awarded an “A” grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with “A” Grade in the year 2015. The medical college has made it to the Guinness Book of World Records in the year 2016 for the award of most people taking part in a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) relay & most people completing CPR training in 24 hours.

Courses Offered  
Undergraduate Medical Course
The undergraduate medical course offered at the top medical college, Saveetha Medical College Kanchipuram is Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery i.e. MBBS with a duration of 4 ½  years followed by one year of compulsory internship. The total intake capacity for the MBBS Course is 250.
Post Graduate Medical Courses
The postgraduate medical courses offered at the deemed medical college, Saveetha Medical College Kanchipuram are Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Surgery (MS) with a duration of 3 years to the medical students. The total intake capacity for the PG Medical Courses is 132.
Specializations
The Specializations offered in the PG Medical Courses are specified below:
MD: Anesthesiology, Biochemistry, Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, General Medicine, Microbiology, Pediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry, Radio Diagnosis, Social & Preventive Medicine, Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases
MS: Anatomy, ENT, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics

Admission Process
Undergraduate Medical Admission Process
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates seeking MBBS Admission in one of the best medical colleges in India i.e. Saveetha Medical College Kanchipuram must have
• Completed 17 years of age as on 31st December of the year of MBBS admission.
• Passed HSC examination (Academic Stream of 10+2 curriculum) of any State/CBSE/ISC or any other examination recognized as equivalent thereto, with the group of subjects like - English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology (or Botany & Zoology) / Biotechnology and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Bio-technology at the qualifying Entrance Exam. In respect of the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (NCL), the minimum marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together in the qualifying examination shall be 40% marks for Unreserved and General-EWS Candidates. In respect of PwD candidates, the minimum marks in the qualifying examination in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (or Botany & Zoology)/Biotechnology taken together shall be 45% instead.

MBBS Entrance Exam
NEET UG is a common MBBS entrance exam conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to the MBBS course in medical colleges in India. To secure MBBS seat in one of the top deemed medical colleges in Tamil Nadu i.e. Saveetha Medical College Kanchipuram, the candidate has to qualify in NEET exam with the following percentile:  
• General Category: 50th percentile
• SC/ST/OBC Category: 40th percentile
• PwD Category: 45th percentile

MBBS Admission Process
The process of counselling for MBBS admission in Saveetha Medical College Kanchipuram is conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). To secure MBBS admission in this medical college, NEET UG qualified candidates have to participate in the MCC counselling process as per the schedule. The allotment of the MBBS seat will be done based on the NEET rank obtained by the candidate.

Postgraduate Medical Admission Process
Eligibility Criteria
The Candidate seeking PG Medical Admission in one of the best deemed medical colleges in Tamil Nadu i.e. Saveetha Medical College Kanchipuram must have
• Passed MBBS from a recognized medical college
• Completed one year of internship on or before 31 March of the year of PG Medical Admission
• Registered with State Medical Council/Medical Council of India

PG Medical Entrance Exam
NEET PG is a common PG medical entrance exam, conducted by the National Board of Examination (NBE), for admission to PG medical courses in medical colleges in India. To secure a PG medical seat in Saveetha Medical College Kanchipuram, the candidate has to qualify in NEET PG entrance exam with the following percentile:
• General Category: 50th percentile
• SC/ST/OBC Category: 40th percentile
• PwD Category: 45th percentile

PG Medical Admission Process
The process of counselling for PG medical admission in Saveetha Medical College Kanchipuram will be conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). To secure PG medical seat in one of the top deemed medical colleges in India i.e. Saveetha Medical College Kanchipuram, NEET PG qualified candidates have to participate in the MCC counselling process as per the schedule. The allotment of the PG medical seat will be done based on the NEET rank obtained by the candidate.

Teaching Hospital
One of the best medical colleges in Tamil Nadu, Saveetha Medical College Kanchipuram is attached to NABH Accredited Teaching Hospital with more than 645 bed strength. The hospital provides tertiary health care of the highest quality at affordable costs and also clinical training to the medical students. The hospital receives patients from across the country, including Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Orissa, etc.

Facilities
Saveetha Medical College Kanchipuram, one of the top medical colleges in Tamil Nadu is spread over a total area of 120 acres of land. The medical college has a residential campus that offers world class facilities including Lecture Theatres, Auditorium, Central Library, Laboratory, Demonstration Rooms, Common Rooms, Food Court, Transportation, Sports & Gymnasium, Hostels, Museums, Bank & ATM, Stationary & Medical Stores, etc. The medical college is the home to more than 1500 medical students.