E.S.I.C. Medical College & Hospital, Chennai Admissions 2025: Courses, Fees, Cutoffs, Placements & Ranking

Overview & Key Facts

• Name: Employees’ State Insurance Corporation Medical College & PGIMSR, Chennai (ESIC Medical College, KK Nagar)

• Established: 2013 (attached to ESIC Hospital, Chennai) 

• Affiliation: Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai 

• Recognition: National Medical Commission / Medical Council norms as per government medical colleges in Tamil Nadu

• Campus & Hospital: The medical college is integrated with ESIC hospital, serving insured patients and general public; provides clinical exposure in multiple departments. 

• Seat Intake (MBBS): 150 seats (recent increase from 100) 

• PG / MD–MS Seats: Multiple specialties offered; around 44+ PG seats recorded in recent listings. 

Courses Offered & Seat Structure

Undergraduate (MBBS)

• Course Duration: 4.5 years of academic study + 1 year internship (total 5.5 years) 

• Intake: 150 MBBS seats (as per latest data) 

Postgraduate (MD / MS)

ESIC Chennai offers MD / MS specialties across clinical, preclinical, and paraclinical fields. 
Some of the specialties and seat counts (indicative) include:

• MD in General Medicine, Anaesthesiology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Microbiology etc. 

• MS in General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Orthopaedics etc. 

The total PG seats in recent reports are about 65 across varied disciplines. 

Eligibility & Admission Process

For MBBS (UG)

• Must clear NEET-UG 2025 with required minimum percentiles

• 10+2 / equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English

• Minimum qualifying marks as per NEET norms (50% for general, lower for reserved)

• Counselling will be managed through MCC (for AIQ / All India Quota) and state quota / Tamil Nadu counselling. 

• Seat allocation quotas

  • 15% of seats via All India Quota 

  • Remaining via State quota (Tamil Nadu) and Insured Persons’ quota (as per ESIC rules) 

For PG (MD / MS)

• Hold an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognized institution

• Must have done the required internship

• Qualify NEET-PG (or equivalent)

• Participate in counselling (50% through AIQ / MCC; rest via state quota) in eligible seats. 

Fee Structure 

Below are the fee norms compiled from various sources. These may change, so confirm via official notifications.

MBBS Fees (Undergraduate)

• Tuition (General / non-insured quota): ~ 1,00,000/- per year 

• Tuition (Wards of Insured Persons / ESIC quota): ~ 24,000/- per year 

• Caution / security deposit: ~ 5,000/- (refundable) 

• Hostel fee / charges: ~ 10,000/- per year (as per some reports) 

• Other fees (university, exam, etc.): University / administrative fees as per university + GST etc.

PG Fees (MD / MS)

• Approximately 2,50,000/- per year in many specialties (tuition component) per published data. 

• Additional security / college fees as per department norms. 

Cutoffs & Admission Trends

MBBS Cutoffs (NEET UG) — Recent Trends

• For 2025, Round 2 (All India quota), the closing rank for General MBBS at ESIC Chennai was 11,786. 

• Comparisons: In 2024, Round 2 closing rank was 12,437 for General category. 

• OBC category (All India): ~ 15,092 closing rank in 2025 Round 2. 

• For state quota / Tamil Nadu rounds, category-wise cutoffs differ and are governed by state counselling rules. 

• Past category-wise cutoff scores (2024, for some rounds): General ~ 7324 for round 1, ~14,349 for round 3 etc. 

• Reserved category / SC / ST / OBC – their closing ranks depend on number of seats and demand. E.g. SC in one round closed ~ 91,386 (All India)  

PG / MD / MS Cutoffs

• PG cutoffs are specialty-specific. Some sample values from published data:

  • MD Pathology cutoff ~ 511 marks in one year 

  • MD Anaesthesiology ~ 553 marks 

  • MS General Surgery ~ 562 marks 

  • MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology, MD Paediatrics etc. have their own distinct cutoffs. 

Because cutoffs vary by round, category, and seat availability, aspirants should aim higher than the last closing mark.

Placements, Internship & Career Prospects

• Internship: After academic years, a 1-year rotating internship in the attached hospital’s various departments.

• Stipend: Monthly stipend is paid during internship in accordance with ESIC / government regulations — one source cites ~ 26,300 (INR)/month for MBBS trainees. 

• Bond / Service Obligation: Students may have to serve under the ESIC or ESI scheme for 1 year after completion of course; failure to comply may lead to a penalty (5,00,000/-) in some cases. 

• Post-MBBS career paths:

  • Appearing for NEET-PG / INI-CET for specialization

  • Working in ESIC hospitals, public health services, or private sector

  • Roles as Junior Residents, Clinical Specialists, teaching faculty

  • Research, public health, administration or hospital management roles

Because “placements” in medicine are tied to postgraduate entrance and departmental allocations rather than campus recruitment, success depends more on exams, specialty demand, and institutional reputation.

Campus & Hostel Facilities

• Hostel: Yes, both men’s and women’s hostels available. 

• Room Infrastructure: Furnished rooms, common areas, reading rooms, recreation amenities. 

• Mess / Dining: On-campus mess; charges as per actuals. 

• Library & Labs: Well-stocked library, digital resources, departmental labs, demonstration halls. 

• Clinical & Hospital Facilities: OPD / inpatient services, diagnostics, emergency, specialty departments — offering exposure to a variety of cases. 

• Recreation & Infrastructure: Sports areas, auditoriums, common rooms, Wi-Fi, seminar halls. 

Ranking & Reputation

• Among medical colleges in Tamil Nadu, ESIC is considered a notable government-aided institution with decent standing. 

• In national comparisons, its reputation grows due to affiliation, clinical exposure, and increasing seat strength.

• Being an ESIC institution adds value in terms of linkage to public health schemes and ESIC hospital network.