Frequently asked questions
These answers use sources reviewed on 24 September 2026. Where newer notices supersede the stated reference year, use the newer applicable notice.
Is GMKMC Salem a government college?
Yes. It is listed as a government institution in the NMC matrix.
Which university is it affiliated to?
The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.
Was it established in 1986 or 1990?
The institution records establishment in 1986; MBBS permission and the first teaching batch relate to 1990.
How many MBBS seats are listed for 2026–27?
100 in the NMC matrix dated 18 September 2026.
What is the tentative MBBS quota split?
The state annexure lists 15 All India quota seats and 85 state-quota seats, total 100.
Are the PG matrices for 2026–27?
The reviewed broad-specialty and superspecialty notices were published in 2026 but explicitly cover AY 2025–26.
How many superspecialty seats are in the reviewed matrix?
20 across nine DM/MCh programmes for AY 2025–26.
What allied-health degrees are listed?
BSc Medical Laboratory Technology, BSc Operation Theatre and Anaesthesia Technology, and BSc Cardiac Technology.
What nursing courses are described?
BSc Nursing, Post Basic BSc Nursing and Diploma in Nursing; use the current prospectus for each route.
How many tentative DGNM seats are listed?
100 for 2026–27: 95 academic-stream and five vocational-stream places.
What is the MBBS first-year fee reference?
The state 2026–27 schedule gives ₹18,073 for OC/BC/BCM/MBC. Confirm Salem’s itemised joining demand and any payment already credited.
Does ₹18,073 include hostel and mess?
No complete hostel-inclusive joining cost was verified; budget accommodation separately.
Are current PG joining fees verified?
A complete current Salem MD/MS or DM/MCh joining invoice was not obtained; no invented amount is supplied.
Is an internship stipend disclosed?
The college’s FY 2025–26 declaration lists ₹28,139 per month for MBBS interns; current 2026–27 rates require confirmation.
What does the PG stipend sheet show?
For FY 2025–26 it lists MD/MS years one to three at ₹54,025, ₹55,150 and ₹56,275 per month.
Is hostel accommodation automatic?
No. Apply separately and obtain an allotment from the hostel office.
How many rooms are described in the men’s hostels?
The undated page lists 81 in Block I and 20 in Block II. These are not present vacancies.
Why are there two ladies hostel room counts?
The opening narrative gives 79 rooms while the headline gives 77. Current availability must be confirmed with the warden.
What are the central library timings?
The library page states 8:00 AM–8:00 PM; confirm holiday and examination-period arrangements.
Is the library inventory current?
No inventory date is stated and two book totals appear. The profile records this limitation.
Does the hospital have superspecialty services?
The history page describes a PMSSY block and multiple superspecialty departments.
Are the faculty entries current appointments?
They are 361 references from the September 2025 submission, not a live September 2026 staffing audit.
Are the published rank ranges final cutoffs?
No. They are provisional destination observations grouped by candidate community, not final allotted-seat categories.
Is a 2026 NIRF Medical rank confirmed?
No independently verified 2026 rank was established in this review.
Is a placement percentage verified?
No audited current placement rate or employment salary dataset was verified.
What recent event was checked?
The Salem district administration records the 31st undergraduate graduation ceremony on 13 June 2026.
Which number should I use for college enquiries?
The college office lists 0427-2383313; the hospital publishes separate numbers.
Does the enquiry form reach the college?
The embedded form reaches MedCollege. Use the college’s published contact for institutional correspondence.
Planning questions
Does a MedCollege enquiry apply to GMKMC Salem?
No. It contacts MedCollege for guidance. Counselling registration, choice filling, allotment and college reporting are separate actions.
Are all the displayed course capacities current vacancies?
No. The programme tables keep their stated year or undated catalogue scope. The number available in a particular round comes from that round’s vacancy record.
Is an academic fee the full cost of study?
No. Hostel, mess, travel, instruments and personal expenses should be budgeted separately unless a dated schedule explicitly includes them.
How should I compare a cutoff for this college?
Match the qualification, quota, category, round, year and rank system. State general rank and NEET All India Rank cannot be substituted for each other.
Evidence context: existing college material reviewed 2026-09-24. Added institutional context reviewed 15 October 2026. Individual tables retain their own source years; no new historical series is implied.