Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore

Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore, established in 1900 by Dr. Ida S. Scudder, is one of India's most respected medical institutions with over 125 years of service in medical education, research, and compassionate patient care. Located in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, CMC is a private Christian minority institution that offers MBBS, postgraduate, super-specialty, and nursing programs. The college is consistently ranked among India's top 5 medical institutions by NIRF and is internationally recognized for its excellence in fields such as nephrology, cardiology, neurology, hematology, and orthopedics. CMC Vellore was the first institution in India to perform a kidney transplant, bone marrow transplant, and several other pioneering medical procedures. The institute houses approximately 2,700 beds across its main hospital and community health centres. CMC's research contributions, particularly in tropical medicine, community health, and stem cell research, are widely published in leading international journals. The institution maintains a unique admission process through a national entrance test followed by counselling.