About Vels Medical College & Hospital, Chennai
Vels Medical College & Hospital (VMCH) is a premier medical institution located on Periyapalayam Road in Manjankaranai Village, Uthukottai Taluk, Tiruvallur District, near Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It forms an integral part of the Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS) — a Deemed to be University known for quality education and healthcare training. Vels Medical College+1
VMCH was established in 2018 under the leadership of Dr. Ishari K. Ganesh, Chairman of the VELS Group of Institutions, and began its academic journey with the first batch of medical students in the 2021-22 academic year.
Vision & Mission
The college’s vision is to be a model institution in medical education, research, and patient care, with a special focus on serving rural and underserved communities. Its mission includes training competent healthcare professionals who:
- Practice with compassion, ethical standards, and clinical excellence
- Engage in innovative teaching and lifelong learning
- Contribute meaningfully to community health and preventive medicine Vels Medical College
Academic Programs
VMCH primarily offers the MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) undergraduate program, which follows the curriculum and guidelines of the National Medical Commission (NMC).
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Duration: 5.5 years (4.5 academic + 1-year compulsory rotating internship)
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Admission: Based on NEET UG score through centralized counselling by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
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Seats: Approximately 150 MBBS seats annually.
The college may expand offerings with postgraduate and allied health programs in future academic years, aligning with institutional growth and healthcare needs.
Campus & Infrastructure
Set in a serene 40-acre campus, VMCH boasts modern academic and clinical facilities designed to support high-quality medical education and patient care:
- Spacious lecture halls and laboratories
- A well-stocked library with latest medical texts and journals
- Simulation labs, skill labs, and research facilities
- Comfortable hostels, transportation facilities, and sports/cultural spaces
Hospital Services
The affiliated VELS Hospital serves as a teaching hospital and community healthcare provider. It offers comprehensive medical and surgical care across specialties such as:
- General Medicine & Surgery
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Pediatrics
- Emergency & Trauma Care
- Radiology & Pathology
- Specialized diagnostic and therapeutic services
The hospital supports both routine health needs and advanced treatments, integrating clinical experience with student learning.
Community & Outreach
VMCH emphasizes health awareness and community outreach, organizing medical camps, preventive screenings, and educational programs to improve public health — especially in rural areas surrounding the campus.
Contact & Location
📍 Address:
Vels Medical College & Hospital,
12/123 Velan Nagar, Periyapalayam Road,
Manjankaranai Village, Uthukottai Taluk,
Tiruvallur District – 601102, Tamil Nadu, India
