Aravind Eye Hospitals & Post Graduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Tamil Nadu

Aravind Eye Hospitals & Post Graduate Institute of Ophthalmology in Tamil Nadu is a world-famous organization committed to delivering high-quality, cost-effective eye care. It has evolved as the largest eye care network in the world providing complete care from routine check-ups to complex surgeries. The hospital is committed to eliminating preventable blindness and merges the latest technology with a caring, patient-focused attitude. It is also a first-rate training institution, training ophthalmologists and medical professionals across the globe. With novel models and community programs, Aravind makes eye care universal and changes millions of lives.

College Details

The details of the Aravind Eye Hospitals & Post Graduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Tamil Nadu are given in the following table below:

Name of the College	Aravind Eye Hospitals & Post Graduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Tamil Nadu
Affiliating University	–
Establishing Year	–
Intake	–
Type	–
PG yes/no	–
Recognized/Permitted	–
Hospital / Beds	Total-4,000
Official Website	https://aravind.org/

Courses Offered

Currently, the college offers only MBBS courses. 

NAME OF THE COURSE	ELIGIBILITY	DURATION
MS	10 + 2 with 50% + NEET UG	3 Years

Eligibility

Aspect	Eligibility
Academic Qualification	Candidates must have completed their secondary education (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects. A minimum qualifying percentage in the 10+2 examination is required as per the National Medical Commission (NMC) guidelines.
Minimum Marks Required	Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).
Age Limit	Minimum age: 17 years as of 31st December of the admission year.
Entrance Exam	MBBS: 10 + 2 with 50% + NEET UG

Fees Structure

Below is the breakdown of the fee structure for MBBS at Aravind Eye Hospitals & Post Graduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Tamil Nadu. Please refer to the table below for a comprehensive overview of the fees.

Government / State Quota	₹3,00,000
Management	₹14,50,000
NRI	₹15,00,000
Hostel	₹90,000
Security Deposit	–
Miscellaneous	₹1,00,000
1st year	₹15,00,000 to ₹16,00,000
Total Package	–
– Government	–
– Management	–
– NRI	–

Cut-Off

Admission to the MBBS course at Aravind Eye Hospitals & Post Graduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Tamil Nadu is based on the NEET UG Score; the detailed cut-off for the year 2024 is given below:

Cut-Off Round 1

Categories	Highest	Lowest
CMC General	NIL	NIL
CMC Staff	NIL	NIL
Christian Minority	NIL	NIL
Malayalam Minority	NIL	NIL
Management Quota	NIL	NIL
Minority Network	NIL	NIL
Telugu Minority	NIL	NIL
NRI	NIL	NIL

Cut-Off Round 2

Categories	Highest	Lowest
CMC General	NIL	NIL
CMC Staff	NIL	NIL
Christian Minority	NIL	NIL
Malayaalam Minority	NIL	NIL
Management Quota	NIL	NIL
Minority Network	NIL	NIL
NRI	NIL	NIL
NRI Lapsed	NIL	NIL
Telugu Minority	NIL	NIL

Cut-Off Round 3

Categories	Highest	Lowest
CMC General	NIL	NIL
CMC Staff	NIL	NIL
Christian Minority	NIL	NIL
Malayalam Minority	NIL	NIL
Minority Network	NIL	NIL
NRI	NIL	NIL
NRI Lapsed	NIL	NIL
OC	NIL	NIL
Telugu Minority	NIL	NIL

Cut-Off Round 4

Categories	Highest	Lowest
Christian Minorirty	NIL	NIL
Management Quota	NIL	NIL
NRI Lapsed	NIL	NIL
Telugu Minorirty	NIL	NIL

Cut-Off Round 2 (Gov)

Categories	Highest	Lowest
BC	NIL	NIL
BCM	NIL	NIL
MBC&DNC	NIL	NIL
OC	NIL	NIL
SC	NIL	NIL
SCA	NIL	NIL
ST	NIL	NIL

Cut-Off Round 3 (Gov)

Categories	Highest	Lowest
BC	NIL	NIL
BCM	NIL	NIL
MBC&DNC	NIL	NIL
OC	NIL	NIL
SC	NIL	NIL
SCA	NIL	NIL
ST	NIL	NIL

Facilities 

The facilities provided to students interested in studying or already studying at Aravind Eye Hospitals & Post Graduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Tamil Nadu are as follows:

• Medical
• Computer labs
• Library
• Sports
• Auditorium
• Cafeteria
• Hostel
• Laboratory
• Hospital
• O.P.D.
• Centre for Community Medicine
• Blood Bank
• Medical Social & Welfare Services

Admission to Aravind Eye Hospitals & Post Graduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Tamil Nadu

Candidates must qualify for the NEET UG Entrance Exam conducted by NTA; you can also check the NTA NEET UG Eligibility criteria to get the dept knowledge. After qualifying for the NEET UG entrance exam, candidates must participate in the Tamil Nadu NEET UG counseling conducted by the Tamil Nadu Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board. The next step is seat allotment, document verification, and fee payment, which is the last step to confirm admission.

Documentation

• Admit Card and Rank Letter (for NEET): If admission is based on NEET, you will need your admit card and rank letter.
• 10th and 12th Mark Sheets and Certificates: For proof of qualification and date of birth.
• Transfer Certificate (TC): Issued by the school or college last attended.
• Migration Certificate: If applicable, for students from other boards or universities.
• Category Certificate: For candidates applying under reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS).
• Character Certificate: Issued by the previous institution.
• Passport-sized Photographs: Typically 6-8 recent photographs.
• Domicile Certificate: As proof of residence, if required.
• Medical Fitness Certificate: A certificate confirming physical fitness for the medical program.
• Identity Proof: Aadhaar card, passport, or other government-issued ID.
• Allotment Letter: If admission is through centralized counseling.
• Gap Certificate: If applicable, for candidates with a break in their studies.

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