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SUMMER ADMISSIONS 2026
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All courses and admissions to our College are subject to applicable regulations by University /
Government / Statutory bodies / National Medical Commission / Indian Nursing Council.
Admissions to CMC, VELLORE are through the process described in the Prospectus &
Admission Bulletin.
No fee or donation or any other payments are accepted in lieu of admissions, other than what
has been prescribed in the prospectus. The prospectus can be downloaded free from our website
at [Link]
The General Public are therefore CAUTIONED not to be lured by any person / persons
offering admission to any of the courses conducted by CMC.
Should any prospective candidate be approached by any person / persons, this may immediately
be reported to the law enforcement agencies for suitable action.
The College will not be responsible for any candidates or parents dealing with such person /
persons.
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BULLETIN FOR SUMMER ADMISSIONS 2026
This bulletin may be downloaded free from our website [Link] Essential details are
provided in this bulletin to enable candidates to fill their application form for Group A* (BSc Nursing, Allied and
Healthcare Degree courses) and Group B (Diploma Nursing, AHS Diploma courses) courses. PLEASE GO THROUGH
THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE FILLING THE FORMS. Application form is available ONLY online.
*Candidates applying for the Group A MBBS course may refer to the MBBS Admission Bulletin – 2026 for
details regarding admission to the MBBS course. Candidates applying for the Group A BSc Nursing Chittoor
campus may refer to the Admission Bulletin for Chittoor campus – 2026 for details regarding admission to the
BSc Nursing course in Chittoor campus.
As per the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions notification dated 09.01.2026 and Tamil
Nadu State Allied and Healthcare Council notification dated 03-12-2025, admission to the BOT and BPT course
shall be on the basis of NEET merit/marks. Therefore, candidates are advised to appear for NEET UG 2026
examination in order to be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) and Bachelor of
Occupational Therapy (BOT) Courses at Christian Medical College, Vellore. Candidates are also advised to
appear for the Entrance Test conducted by Christian Medical College, Vellore, in case NEET is not implemented
this year, and for selection to the other allied health courses in Christian Medical College Vellore.
SECTION 1
PROCESS DATES
Online application start
date
23rd February 2026
Last Date for
submission of online
applications with
30th March 2026
payment
Last Date for
submission of
supporting documents
4th April 2026
(where applicable)
Last date for receipt of
certification forms from
Minority Network 4th May 2026
organisations &
Annexure IV
GROUP Group A Group B
BSc in Nursing
Allied & Healthcare Diploma in AHS@ Diploma
Courses (Vellore Town DCPC**
Degree Courses Nursing Courses
campus)
Announcement of Step-1
28th May 2026 29th May 2026 28th May 2026 2nd June 2026 25th May 2026
results
9th & 10th July 13th to 15th July 21st & 22nd July
Step-2 6th to 8th July 2026 28th May 2026
2026 2026 2026
Selection Results 21st July 2026 14th July 2026 21st July 2026 24th July 2026 29th May 2026
Registration for 11th August
1st September 2026 10th August 2026 30th July 2026 30th May 2026
admission 2026
1st September
Classes begin 2nd September 2026 1st September 2026 31st July 2026 30th May 2026
2026
* Dates are subject to change. Kindly check our website. **Diploma in Clinical Pastoral Counseling
@ AHS – Allied Health Science
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1.2 GROUP A Courses (Candidate may apply for a maximum of 7 courses in Group A including MBBS)
GROUP A *** FOR ALL Group A COURSES, candidates should have completed the age of 17 years on or before 31 Dec of the year in which
admission is sought. All courses (except BSc Nursing in Chittoor campus) are affiliated to the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical
University, Chennai where the minimum qualification prescribed is an equivalent to 10+2 Higher Secondary Examination after a period of
12 years of study, the last two years of study comprising Physics, Chemistry and Biology with English.
Educational Eligibility No. of Seats** Fees (approximate) in Rs.
Code Course Open Minority Duration Admission Other Mess Fee
Network & Year Years (Monthly)
CMC
Vellore Staff
quota
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No. of Seats** Fees (approximate) in Rs.
*** A candidate can apply for a maximum of 7 Group A courses (including MBBS)
Candidates with RCI-approved Diploma in Prosthetics & Orthotics (DPO) can apply for a special paper with questions pertaining to that specialty. Those who wish to apply for a special paper
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MUST give it in writing to the Registrar, CMC Vellore before the last date.
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1.3 GROUP B Courses (Candidate may apply for a maximum of 5 courses with a maximum of 2 entrance exam papers in Group B)
The Allied Health Diploma & PG Diploma courses are offered by the Council of Christian Medical College Vellore Association and by Christian Medical Association of India.
The course is not affiliated to any University or Statutory body.
GROUP B When not specified, applicants have to be at least 17 years old as on 31st Dec of the year in which admission is sought. Maximum age 25
years as on the date of commencement of the course for Diploma in Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology. Ability to handle English as a
medium of learning is important for all courses.
Entrance No. of Seats* Fees (approximate) in Rs.
Code Course Educational Eligibility Exam Open Minority Duration Admission Year Other years
Paper Network &
CMC Vellore
Staff quota
Candidates should have a pass in Plus two
(10+2) or its equivalent examination, 59,350 35,175
preferably Science with Physics, Chemistry,
3yrs
Biology (Botany & Zoology) with minimum
+
051 Diploma in Nursing# of 40% aggregate at the qualifying Science 9 91
1yr Junior
examination from any recognized board.
Staff Nurse 2550
Both men and women candidates are
eligible to apply.
Diploma in Medical
2 yrs + 6
052 Radiology and Imaging (10+2 level) English, Physics, Chemistry,
Science 1 5 months 21063 18526
Technology (DMRIT) $ Biology or Botany/Zoology.
internship
Diploma in Urology
Technology$ (10+2 level) English, Physics, Chemistry, Science 1 1 2 yrs 20237 18172
054
Biology, or Botany/Zoology
Diploma in 2 yrs + 1
(10+2 level) English, Physics, Chemistry &
061 Anaesthesia Technology Science 3 3 year 19895 17523
Biology
(Vellore Campus) $ internship
(10+2 level) English, Physics, Chemistry &
Biology 2 yrs+ 6
Dip. in Hand & Leprosy
062 Science 3 3 months 20190 18408
Physiotherapy Tech@
internship
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Entrance No. of Seats* Fees (approximate) in Rs.
Code Course Educational Eligibility Exam Duration
Open Minority Admission Year Other
Paper Network & years
CMC Vellore
Staff quota
Diploma in Medical
(10+2 level) English, Physics, Chemistry & 2 yr +1 yr
094 Laboratory Technology Science 2 2 21594 17641
Biology internship
(Chittoor Campus) $
Diploma in Hospital
(10+2 level) English, Physics, Chemistry & 1.5 yr + 6 month
095 Sterilisation Technology Science 4 4 20131 18113
Biology internship
(Vellore campus) $
Diploma in Optometry
2 years + 6
and Ophthalmic 50% aggregate in (10+2) or its equivalent in
Science 2 2 months 20043 17759
096 Technology (Chittoor English, Physics, Chemistry & Biology
Internship
Campus) $
Diploma in Hospital
097 (10+2 level) English, Physics, Chemistry & 1.5 yr + 6 month
Sterilisation Technology Science 1 1 20131 18113
Biology internship
(Chittoor Campus) $
Pass with minimum 50% marks in BSc MLT,
PG Diploma in BSc with Biology or Botany/Zoology or
1 yr + 1 yr
112 Histopathological Biochemistry or Microbiology as main Science 2 2 22184 -----
internship
Lab. Technology$ subject. or BSc Physics or Chemistry as main
with Botany or Zoology as ancillary
BSc with English as the medium of
instruction and Biology (Botany/Zoology) as 2 yrs (incl 6
main subject, BSc MLT, BSc Microbiology months practical
PG Diploma in Medical as main or ancillary subject from a recognised
113 Science 3 3 training & 6 22538 ------
Microbiology$ University. Students who have a post- months of
graduate degree need not apply. internship
PG Diploma in Cardiac BSc with English and any Science subject 2 yrs+1 yr
122 Science 2 2 19895 17523
Technology@ as main subject internship
st
BSc with 1 class in Physics / Chemistry /
126 PG Diploma in Botany / Zoology / Biochemistry /
Science 1 1 2 yrs 20650 18467
Cytogenetics@ Microbiology / Biotechnology or MLT.
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Entrance No. of Seats* Fees (approximate) in Rs.
Code Course Educational Eligibility Exam Duration
Open Minority Admission Year Other
Paper Network & years
CMC Vellore
Staff quota
UG / PG degree in any discipline from any
PG Diploma in recognized university with 1 year
143 Health Economics, Policy & experience of working in Hospital/Health Non Science 2 2 1 yr 21064 ------
Financial Management@ projects /NGOs/ Government programmes
PG Diploma in
Intraoperative
146 [Link]. Neuro Electrophysiology Special 1 1 1 yr 21594 -----
Neurophysiological
Monitoring @
BTh or BD Degree of the Senate of
PG Diploma in Clinical Serampore College or its recognized
Pastoral Counselling equivalent OR any degree (eg. BA or BSc Special –
151 2 3 1 yr 21206 ------
(Affiliated to Serampore or [Link] or BBA) with three years of Counselling
College) involvement in some form of lay ministry
of the Church. No age limit.
Diploma in Hospital
Engineering and Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Special - 1 yr+6 months
301 Electrical,Electronics or Biomedical 2 2 20886 ------
Equipment HEM internship
Maintenance (DHEEM)@ engineering)
PG Diploma in Dietetics@ BSc Home Science or BSc Nutrition and Special – 1 yr+6 months
304 Dietetics 2 2 20060 ------
Dietetics internship
# Affiliated to The Board of Nursing Education of the Nurses' League, Christian Medical Association of India, (South India Branch) (BNESIB, NL CMAI), recognized by the Indian
Nursing Council.
Group B courses: All selected AHS candidates desirous of joining the hostel should apply to the Vice Principal (AHS).
Hostel Fee for AHS courses (Approximate) Hostel Fee for Nursing courses in Town campus (Approximate)
One-time Mess deposit: Rs.8000/- Annual Mess establishment: Rs. 16,000/-
Hostel Annual Fee: Rs.28,320/- (AHS Degree & AHS PG Degree courses) Annual Hostel Establishment & other fee: Rs.13,100 /-
Hostel Annual Fee: Rs.28,320/- (AHS Diploma, PG Diploma & Fellowship courses
Hostel Annual Fee: Rs.20,061/- (AHS Diploma & PG Diploma – Chittoor & RUSHA
Institutional accommodation will not be provided for the AHS local candidates.
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ALL STUDENTS IN GROUP A COURSES AND DIPLOMA IN NURSING ARE EXPECTED TO SERVE IN AN
AREA OF NEED FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS, AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THEIR COURSE.
SECTION 2
2.1 THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications can be accessed online only at [Link] from date mentioned in the Table 1.1.
The last dates for online application submission with payment of application fee and submission of supporting
documents are given in Table 1.1. Where relevant, photocopy of SC/ST certificate and its attested English translation
must be sent by speed post/courier to The Registrar, Christian Medical College, Bagayam Campus, Vellore – 632002.
The application fee includes a basic administrative fee of Rs.1200/- plus a registration fee per course applied. The
registration fee per course is given below:
Group A courses: MBBS, BSc (Nursing) & AHS Degree Courses – Rs. 500/- per course
Group B courses: Diploma in Nursing, AHS diplomas & AHS PG diplomas - Rs.100/- per course
AHS Fellowships, MPH, MHA and MSc courses - Rs. 500/- per course (Please refer to
the AHS Masters Courses Admission Bulletin 2026)
MPT & MOT courses - Rs. 500/- per course (Please refer to the MPT & MOT Admission
Bulletin 2026)
The application fee can be paid by any one of the methods given below:
Online payment using Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI.
a. Use only your own (or parents / guardians) credit card / debit card / net banking for these
transactions.
b. When using a credit card / debit card / net banking, if the transaction is not successful, please
check with your bank debit card / credit card / net banking account to see if the amount was
debited.
If the amount has not been debited, please wait for 24-48 hours. The transaction is likely
to be completed OR will probably be refunded to you by your bank in which case you
will need to do the payment process again.
Your application number will be generated only after payment of the application fee as mentioned
above. Without payment of the application fee the application will not be registered.
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FOREIGN NATIONALS AND APPLICANTS FROM ABROAD:
Applicants residing abroad, including in SAARC countries will have to pay a different fee for Registration.
This may be sent in INR or equivalent currency payable at Vellore as described earlier.
Applying from abroad SAARC countries (INR) Rest of the world (USD)
Basic administrative fee (Group A & B) 2000 125
Registration per course (Group A) 1700 120
Registration per course (Group B) 1700 100
4. Please note that a ‘Registration Fee’ for each course will have to be paid.
5. Relevant enclosures and Registration fee as detailed should reach the Office of the Registrar not later than the
last date specified, even if the qualifying examination results are not available by that date.
6. Please note the application number on your forms, which will be generated only after payment of the full
application fees. Quote this for any enquiry that you may have and when communicating in all further
correspondence with the Registrar’s Office.
7. When applying for more than one course, CANDIDATES MUST LIST THE COURSES IN THE ORDER OF
PREFERENCE in the application form.
8. There is a common application form for Group A courses (MBBS, BSc Nursing CMC Vellore - Vellore Campus,
& AHS Degree Courses), Group B courses (Diploma in Nursing, Allied Health Science diplomas, AHS Master's,
MPT & MOT Courses) & BSc Nursing course by College of Nursing at CMC Vellore, Chittoor Campus. You can
apply for courses in Group A alone or Group B alone, or only for BSc Nursing course by College of Nursing at
CMC Vellore, Chittoor Campus. Alternatively, you can apply for a combination of courses in Group A, Group B
& BSc Nursing course by College of Nursing at CMC Vellore, Chittoor Campus. There should however be
only ONE online application submission per candidate. DO NOT MAKE DUPLICATE
APPLICATIONS. You will have limited edit options to do any correction / add courses / remove courses before
payment. No changes can be done after the payment.
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c. Application form for College of Nursing Recommendation for Minority Network category for
Christians (Code-61) for Diploma in Nursing along with required enclosures/certificates (refer
Section 4.3)
Enclosures may be sent separately with the Application number clearly mentioned. Enclosures
received without this number or after the last date for submission will not be accepted. Academic
or extra-curricular certificates should not be enclosed.
1. Fill the form online, check the details for accuracy before final submission.
2. Upload your photograph and signature.
3. Make your PAYMENT by any one of the methods mentioned in section 2.1.1.
4. Take a print out of the completed application form and the application confirmation page for your
reference. (Do not send a hard copy of your application form to the Registrar’s Office.)
5. Send the required ENCLOSURES where applicable to the Office of the Registrar, CMC, Vellore
632002 to reach not later than the last date specified.
6. An email and SMS stating successful registration of the application will be sent to the candidates within
a week of final submission of the application. If not received, please check with the Registrar’s office by
emailing to registrar@[Link], quoting your Temporary Login ID number.
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For courses where Degree or Diploma certificate is required, the eligibility would be as per the guidelines of
the registering University or affiliating body or by the Govt. of Tamil Nadu.
Those appearing for the qualifying examinations in this current year are eligible to apply, provided the
mark-sheets and pass certificates are available at the time of the Step-2 (practical tests and interviews).
SECTION 3
3.1.1a BSc Nursing Chittoor campus: All candidates applying for BSc Nursing in CMC Vellore Chittoor
campus also have to apply and appear for the Andhra Pradesh Nursing Common Entrance Test (APNCET)
2026. Refer to the website [Link] and BSc Nursing – CMC Vellore
Chittoor campus Admission Bulletin 2026.
3.1.2 All Group A/B Courses except MBBS & [Link]. Nursing Chittoor Campus
All candidates whose applications are in order and complete will be registered.
They will go through a competitive process comprising of a preliminary Computer Based Entrance Test
(Step-1).
Short-listed candidates will be invited for Step-2 which consists of special tests to assess the candidate’s
character and aptitude. Interviews also will form part of the assessment at this stage.
NEET is Mandatory for admission to BOT & BPT Courses alone. Therefore, candidates applying for the said
courses also have to appear for NEET UG 2026 examination.
All admissions are based on inter-se merit.
The College recognises that merit is not merely academic merit but is, in addition, a collection of various
other factors, which go towards suitability to pursue a professional career.
The selection process / admission will be subject to any orders passed or that may be passed by the
Government / University / Professional Councils.
THE DECISION OF THE SELECTION COMMITTEE IS FINAL.
Please note that accommodation will not be available for candidates in the Hospital Annexe or any of the
Institutional Guest Houses or Hostels during Step 1 & Step 2 of the selection process.
3.1.2.a HALL TICKETS
Hall Tickets will be available for download on the CMC website 1week before the examination. Hall ticket will
be common for Group A & B courses (except MBBS & BSc Nursing Chittoor campus).
If a candidate is unable to download the Hall Ticket from the website, they are advised to inform the
Registrar’s office immediately, giving the candidate's name, application number, date of birth, full address, and
centre opted for the Computer based Test, by sending an email to registrar@[Link] or by telephone.
Hall ticket number and address of the centre will be intimated if the candidate’s application is complete in all
aspects.
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BENGALURU, BHUBANESWAR, CALICUT, CHENNAI, CHITTOOR (including Tirupati), COIMBATORE,
ERNAKULAM, GUWAHATI, HYDERABAD, JAMSHEDPUR, KOLKATA, KOLLAM, KOTTAYAM,
KRISHNAGIRI (including Dharmapuri), LUCKNOW, MADURAI, MUMBAI, NEW DELHI, PATNA,
PUDUCHERRY, SALEM, THIRUSSUR, THIRUVANNAMALAI, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
TIRUNELVELI, TIRUPATTUR, VELLORE (including Ranipet & Kancheepuram), VIJAYAWADA &
VILLUPURAM.
The entrance test for Group A degree courses (other than MBBS & BSc Nursing Chittoor Campus) will consist
of multiple-choice questions in Physics, Chemistry & Biology (180 questions), followed by an Aptitude
Assessment (120 questions).
Group B diploma courses writing the Science paper, will have multiple choice questions in Physics, Chemistry &
Biology, as well as questions on General Ability and on issues of current interest (90 questions).
The Non-Science Paper for Group B will consist of multiple-choice questions of a general nature, including
very basic science, general knowledge, current awareness and general ability (90 questions).
Special paper: The test paper consists of multiple-choice questions relevant to the specialty for which the
candidate has applied (90 questions).
All the tests will be conducted in ENGLISH.
More information regarding the entrance tests and sample questions are given in Annexure III titled
“Information on Computer Based Tests”.
Announcement of Step-1 Results/List for Step-2
The list of candidates invited for Step-2 will be put up on notice boards in the College and Main Hospital
campuses, CMC, Vellore, as per the dates in the admission table in Section 1.1. Candidates can also access the
list from the website [Link] Further, the candidates short-listed for Step-2 will be
intimated by email.
Being called for Step-2 does not necessarily mean selection or acceptance of eligibility.
At the time of registration for Step-2, original certificates should be produced for verification. Attested
photocopies are admissible at this stage BUT NOT when registering for admission to the respective courses.
Announcement of Results of Step-2
The list of candidates provisionally selected will be put up on notice boards in the College and Main Hospital
campuses, CMC, Vellore, as per the schedule in Section 1.1. Candidates can also access their results from the
website [Link]
CMC reaffirms its commitment to the promotion of health and wholeness in individuals and communities and
its special concern for the disabled, disadvantaged, marginalized and vulnerable. In its role as a living witness in
the healing ministry of Christ, CMC seeks to work in partnership both with the Church in India and the
Universal Church, and their institutions.
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All admissions are based on inter-se merit and distributive justice.
Selections are based on the following broad categories – (1) Open and (2) Minority Network & CMC Vellore
Staff quota. Selection will be based on inter-se merit within the groups.
SECTION 4
4.1 RECOMMENDATION TO MINORITY NETWORK CATEGORY
The aim of the Christian Medical College, Vellore is to train individuals for service in needy areas especially
in Christian mission hospitals. To this end, Christian students are encouraged to apply, to be considered
under the Minority Network category.
Any Christian Church or Christian Organization which is a member of the Christian Medical College Vellore
Association and any other church or Christian body which operates its own medical work in India or
neighbouring countries, which is a member of the Council, and which fulfills the criteria as laid down by the
Council is eligible to recommend and certify candidates to Minority Network category for selection to the
various educational courses run by CMC, Vellore, provided the organization does not run the said course.
(However, eligible minority Churches/Organisations conducting nursing courses are permitted to recommend
and certify candidates for the same courses at CMC. Not more than 2 seats may be allotted in the final
selection in that nursing course to these Churches /Organisations provided the candidates meet all the
selection criteria. However, if vacancies exist, more than 2 seats may be permitted using inter-se merit
process). The Christian Medical College, Vellore, is also a recognized Minority Network organisation.
1. Members of the Association and Council who are eligible for the privilege of recommendation to
Minority Network category shall recommend and certify ALL eligible candidates. It is essential that
efforts be made by all Minority Network organisations to recommend and certify students belonging to
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the weaker and under privileged sections of the society. Normally, certification for recommendation
should be offered to candidates belonging to the Christian faith if they and their families have had a
meaningful relationship with the Church or the related body for a period of at least 10 years. In the case
of transfer from one parish/ diocese / denomination to another, the total period of relationship with the
Churches (regardless of area or denomination) should be taken into consideration.
2. No candidate shall pay any amount exceeding Rs.750/- to the Minority Network organisation towards
registration for recommendation and certification to the Minority Network category. Collection of any
amount in excess of Rs.750/- as donation / security deposit / retainer or in any other form by the Minority
Network organisation is a violation of the Christian Medical College Vellore Association and Council
resolutions and guidelines.
3. Indian Minority Network organisations may recommend and certify only Indian nationals. (Any person
who holds a passport other than an Indian passport is ineligible to be recommended and certified by an
Indian Minority Network organisation).
4. Recommendation and certification to Minority Network category entails an agreement between the
candidate and the Minority Network organisation whereby the candidate agrees to serve in one of
the institutions of the Minority Network organisation for a minimum period of two years. This
obligation should be given as service only and shall be ensured by Christian Medical College,
Vellore.
5. No candidate recommended to the Minority Network category shall be considered for admission to Group
A (except MBBS and BSc Nursing Chittoor Campus) and Group B courses unless they achieve a set
minimum standard in the admission test, which indicates that they can successfully complete the course.
The candidates should also fulfill the requirements of the respective certifying Board.
6. All candidates who are selected for any educational course in the College shall execute with their
Minority Network organisation and the College, legally valid agreements on appropriate stamp paper
within 2 weeks of their selection. The College will get the students to execute the agreement written on
behalf of the Minority Network organisations. Failure to execute the agreement will result in the
candidate forfeiting the seat. The sample agreement can be obtained from the Registrar’s Office at
request.
7. Service obligation should be discharged only in terms of service and not through financial compensation.
Candidates and their parent / legal guardian are required to sign a service obligation agreement.
8. Admission is restricted under the Minority Network Category to only one candidate from the same family
(siblings) in any particular year to any single course offered by Christian Medical College, Vellore.
However, for BSc Nursing courses, two candidates from the same family can be admitted under the
Minority Network category in the same year, provided one is admitted to the College of Nursing in
Vellore Town campus and the other sibling to College of Nursing Chittoor campus.
9. Candidates who have applied for and are not eligible for recommendation to the Minority Network
category will be considered under the Open category.
10. In the event a student fails to fulfill the service obligation by appropriate service as stated in the
agreement, he / she will not be eligible for
a. Admission to any further educational courses at the Christian Medical College, Vellore
b. Any appointment in the Christian Medical College, Vellore and associated teaching hospitals.
11. Students who do not fulfill their service obligation will not be issued any certificates other than the
certificates statutorily mandated by the University / Boards and Professional Registration Councils.
12. The list of Minority Network organisations eligible to recommend and certify candidates to Minority
Network category to the various courses is given in Annexure I of this Bulletin for Undergraduate
Admissions 2026. Candidates are expected to contact these Minority Network for Church / Organizations
if they are interested in being recommended by them. Minority Network category recommendation
application forms are available with the offices of these organizations and diocese. The forms are not
directly available to the candidate from the Institution. THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR WILL
NOT CORRESPOND IN THIS REGARD WITH THE CANDIDATE.
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Minority Network category (Code-62) by choosing code-62 during the online application process.
Please refer to Annexure IV.
No Fees are required for recommendation to Minority Network, under this category. The Application
for recommendation under the category of Undergraduate College Recommendation for Christians to
Minority Network category (Annexure IV – 2 pages) should be downloaded after your online application
is approved. Both pages of the Annexure IV have to be printed, duly signed and sent to The Registrar,
Christian Medical College, Bagayam, Vellore 632002, Tamil Nadu so as to reach not later than the dates
mentioned in Table 1.1 of bulletin along with the following documents:
a. Baptism / Confirmation certificate
b. Community / Religious Minority certificate issued by the Government referring to the religion as
Christian.
All students applying for BSc Nursing in Vellore and Chittoor campus under any Minority category MUST also
enclose Minority Certificate from the Government referring to the religious minority as Christian.
5. SUPPLEMENTARY SELECTION
In the event of there being one or more vacant seats after the primary selection in the Group A - AHS degree
courses & Group B - AHS Diploma courses (except Group B courses with Special papers) there may be a
supplementary selection. List of candidates eligible for Supplementary Selection will be announced and eligible
candidates will be intimated by email, SMS or post. Eligible candidates who wish to apply for the notified seats
may submit applications to the Registrar's Office.
Please note:
They should have basic eligibility criteria for the courses they apply to.
There would be no additional registration or other fees.
An interview will be held and selections made.
The Management reserves the right to hold supplementary selection.
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ANNEXURE I - (1 of 2 pages)
List of Minority Network Christian Churches/Organisations that may recommend candidates to Minority Network
category for admission
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ANNEXURE I - (2 of 2 pages)
Certification privileges suspended for the following courses for the year 2026-2027
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ANNEXURE-III
INFORMATION ON COMPUTER BASED TESTS
What kind of examination will it be?
Computer-Based tests consisting of multiple choice questions are conducted in English (see examples at the
end). Each question will have four possible answers. Your task will be to select the one best answer to each
question. There will be ONLY ONE CORRECT ANSWER to each question.
For all the Group A degree courses (other than MBBS, BSc Nursing Chittoor campus), the examination consists
of:
60 questions each in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (total duration is 120 minutes).
An Aptitude Assessment computer-based test, consisting of 120 questions in General Ability including
Speed and Accuracy and also a few questions on issues of current topical interest is conducted. There
are 120 questions in General Ability in two sections. Section I with 60 questions to be answered in
50 minutes and Section II with 60 questions to be answered in 20 minutes (total duration is 70
minutes)
For the Diploma courses, the examination in Science paper consists of 25 questions each in Physics, Chemistry,
Biology and 15 questions in General ability. The duration of the exam will be 90 minutes.
For other courses where a background in science is not required, the non-science paper will have 90 questions
including English, General Ability, speed and accuracy and a few questions on issues of current topical interest.
The duration of the exam will be 90 minutes.
For courses which require a special paper, there will be 90 questions pertaining to that particular subject. The
duration of the exam will be 90 minutes.
General instructions
Report to the Test Centre at the time specified in the hall ticket.
You are required to produce your hall ticket at the registration desk without which entry will not be allowed.
At the registration desk, your identity is verified, photograph captured and finger print (left thumb
impression) taken. Once seated in the examination hall, the invigilator will take your signature in the
attendance sheet.
You are allowed to carry only pencils inside the test centre.
For rough work purpose, paper will be provided at the workstation.
Do not bring any other papers except your Hall Ticket. You are not allowed to carry any of your belongings
inside the exam centre including mobile phones, pagers, palm tops, blue tooth devices, digital watches with
built-in-calculators or any electronic devices which have the potential for misuse or unauthorized
communication during the examination. No arrangements will be made by the duty staff for safe keeping and
returning the above gadgets if brought & the management will not take responsibility for any of your
belongings.
Creating disturbance.
Attempting to take the test on behalf of someone else.
Talking to other candidates during the test.
Copying
Attempting to tamper with the computer system – either hardware or software.
If found with calculators, pagers, cell phones, concealed microphones, wireless devices or any other
material that may aid in answering questions.
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The allotment of Exam City would be as per the order of preference given by the applicant in the application.
Normally the first preference would be allotted. Depending upon various factors, CMC reserves the right to
allot any other Exam City other than the preferences given by the applicant.
CMC also reserves the right to allocate an applicant to an alternate preference or a nearby test city if there are
insufficient seats available. In case of any unforeseen circumstances the Exam City can be cancelled at any
point of time and a new Exam City can be allotted en bloc with due intimation in newspapers / website. CMC
reserves the right to reschedule the date / time of the exam.
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How should I prepare for these tests?
These tests have been designed to measure your knowledge, understanding and ability and not just your
memory. It will help to review your science course carefully, making sure that you UNDERSTAND each
subject thoroughly.
Some sample questions from each of the various tests are given below. These cover most of the types of
questions that will be asked. However, there may be some other varieties also. Familiarize yourself with the
model questions given below and with the mock test that will be made available on the CMC Vellore
website around one month before the date of the computer-based test.
You should have your Hall Ticket with you. Take with you two pencils. This is all that you will need for the
examination.
You will NOT be permitted to take rough paper, scales, calculators, logarithm tables, drawing
instruments, or MOBILE PHONES into the examination hall, as they are NOT needed.
Soon after the examination, dummy numbers are assigned to each candidate and all further corrections and
computations are done anonymously. Selection to the Step-2 is done purely on the basis of inter-se merit. The
interviews and other special tests focus on evaluating the person and his/her aptitude for the course.
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(For the computer-based entrance test, you will have to answer by clicking on the button adjacent to the option you think
is correct)
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17. Absorption of food and water into the body is largely done o eye lens
by o vitreous humour
o columnar epithelium o retina
o connective tissue
o squamous epithelium 26. A vessel containing water is in equilibrium on a beam
o adipose tissue balance. When a man puts his finger into the water
without touching the bottom or the sides of the vessel, the
18. The flowers of the compositae is scale pan on which the vessel stands
o epigynous o will sink
o perigynous o will rise
o half perigynous o will first rise and then sink
o hypogynous o will first sink and then rise
o 4.00
o 0.40
o 0.04
o 0.004
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CHRISTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE, VELLORE – 632002
ANNEXURE – IV (1 of 2 pages)
APPLICATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE RECOMMENDATION FOR CHRISTIANS TO MINORITY NETWORK
CATEGORY FOR DEGREE COURSES (Code 62) & RECOMMENDATION FOR CHRISTIANS TO MINORITY NETWORK
CATEGORY BY COLLEGE OF NURSING FOR DIPLOMA IN NURSING (Code 61)
(Any person who holds a passport other than an Indian passport is ineligible to be recommended to under this category)
1. Name of the MNW Category : UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE RECOMMENDATION FOR CHRISTIANS
2. CMC Vellore Application No. :
3. Candidate Name :
4. Date of Birth :
5. Gender :
6. Father/Legal Guardian : PHOTO
7. Father/Legal Guardian Occupation :
8. Mother/Legal Guardian :
9. Mother/Legal Guardian Occupation:
10. Communication Address :
11. State of Domicile : SIGNATURE
12. Nationality :
13. Religion :
14. Contact Info : Mobile: Email:
Undergraduate Degree course(s) / Diploma in Nursing:
Sl. Course Code ‐ Course Name Category Code Applying under Minority Network Category (Y/N)
1 Minority Network (Y) 62‐UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE RECOMMENDATION FOR CHRI
2 Minority Network (Y) 62‐UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE RECOMMENDATION FOR CHRI
3 Minority Network (Y) 62‐UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE RECOMMENDATION FOR CHRI
4 Minority Network (Y) 62‐UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE RECOMMENDATION FOR CHRI
5 Minority Network (Y) 62‐UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE RECOMMENDATION FOR CHRI
6 Minority Network (Y) 62‐UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE RECOMMENDATION FOR CHRI
7 Minority Network (Y) 62‐UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE RECOMMENDATION FOR CHRI
8 Minority Network (Y) 62‐UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE RECOMMENDATION FOR CHRI
9 Minority Network (Y) 61‐COLLEGE OF NURSING, CMC VELLORE
PLEDGE
To the respected Council Secretary, Christian Medical College, Vellore. Dear Sir/Madam, I wish to be recommended to
Minority Network Category by the Christian Medical College under the category of Undergraduate College Recommenda
for Christians to Minority Network category (for Group A courses) and by College of Nursing (for Diploma Nursing) for
academic session 2026. If I am selected, on completion of my training period, I promise to undertake a service obliga
to work in an area of need identified by the Christian Medical College, Vellore, for a period of two years.
Candidate’s Signature
I have read and understood the pledge signed by my son / daughter / ward. I shall encourage him / her in every
way to fulfil the commitment mentioned in the pledge.
Place : Parent / Guardian Signature: ____________________________
Certificate from Church / Organisation for Christian candidates applying for recommendation under Minority
Network category (Code 61 & 62)
(please tick)
has been as an individual/as a family, members of this church /
organisation for a period of more than 10 years.
OR
has been as an individual/as a family, members of this church / organisation for a period of
_______ years And also have verified that they have been members for a period of _______
years prior to this in another church (if applicable), Name of that Church being
_______________________________________, where they had been members from
__________________ to __________________.
Date of Baptism______________________
Name of Pastor:
Signature of Pastor:
Date:
Kindly send the signed Annexure‐IV (2 pages) along with the following documents to The Registrar, Christia
Medical College, Bagayam, Vellore – 632002, before the last date (refer bulletin):
Late or Incomplete application will be rejected and email or post/courier will not be considered.
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ANNEXURE VII
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PART III - SEC. 4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, JULY 4, 2009 (ASADHA13, 1931) 4025
UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION
UGC REGULATIONS ON CURBING THE MENACE OF RAGGING IN HIGHER EDUCATIONAL
INSTITUTIONS, 2009.
(Under Section 26 (1 )(g) of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956)
New Delhi-110002, the 17th June 2009
F,l-16/2007(CPP-II)
PREAMBLE
In view of the directions of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the matter of "University of Kerala v/s. Council, Principals,
Colleges and others" in SLP no. 24295 of 2006 dated 16.05.2007 and that dated 8.05.2009 in Civil Appeal number 887 of
2009, and in consideration of the determination of the Central Government and the University Grants Commission to prohibit,
prevent and eliminate the scourge of ragging including any conduct by any student or students whether by words spoken or
written or by an act which has the effect of teasing, treating or handling with rudeness a fresher or any other student, or
indulging in rowdy or in disciplined activities by any student or students which causes or is likely to cause annoyance, hardship
or psychological harm or to raise fear or apprehension thereof in any fresher or any other student-or asking any student to do
any act which such student will not in the ordinary course do and which has the effect of causing or generating a sense of
shame, or torment or embarrassment so as to adversely affect the physique or psyche of such fresher or any other student,
with or without an intent to derive a sadistic pleasure or showing off power, authority or superiority by a student over any
fresher or any other student, in all higher education institutions in the country, and thereby, to provide for the healthy
development, physically and psychologically, of all students, the University Grants Commission, in consultation with the
Councils, brings forth this Regulation.
In exercise of the powers conferred by Clause-(g) of sub-section (1) of Section 26 of the University Grants Commission Act,
1956, the University Grants Commission hereby makes the following Regulations, namely;
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3. What constitutes Ragging:- Ragging constitutes one or more of any of the following acts:
a. any conduct by any student or students whether by words spoken or written or by an act which has the effect of
teasing, treating or handling with rudeness a fresher or any other student;
b. indulging in rowdy or in disciplined activities by any student or students which causes or is likely to cause
annoyance, hardship, physical or psychological harm or to raise fear or apprehension thereof in any fresher or any
other student;
c. asking any student to do any act which such student will not in the ordinary course do and which has the effect
of causing or generating a sense of shame, or torment or embarrassment so as to adversely affect the physique or
psyche of such fresher or any other student;
d. any act by a senior student that prevents, disrupts or disturbs the regular academic activity of any other
student or a fresher;
e. exploiting the services of a fresher or any other student for completing the academic tasks assigned to an
individual or a group of students.
f. any act of financial extortion or forceful expenditure burden put on a fresher or any other student by students;
g. any act of physical abuse including all variants of it: sexual abuse, homosexual assaults, stripping, forcing obscene
and lewd acts, gestures, causing bodily harm or any other danger to health or person;
h. any act or abuse by spoken words, emails, post, public insults which would also include deriving perverted
pleasure, vicarious or sadistic thrill from actively or passively participating in the discomfiture to fresher or any
other student;
i. any act that affects the mental health and self-confidence of a fresher or any other student with or without an
intent to derive a sadistic pleasure or showing off power, authority or superiority by a student over any fresher or
any other student.
4. Definitions:-
1) In these regulations unless the context otherwise requires, -
a. "Act" means, the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 (3 of 1956);
b. "Academic year" means the period from the commencement of admission of students in any course of study in
the institution up to the completion of academic requirements for that particular year.
c. "Anti-Ragging Helpline" means the Helpline established under clause (a) of Regulation 8.1 of these Regulations.
d. "Commission" means the University Grants Commission;
e. "Council" means a body so constituted by an Act of Parliament or an Act of any State Legislature for setting, or co-
ordinating or maintaining standards in the relevant areas of higher education, such as the All India Council for
Technical Education (AICTE), the Bar Council of India (BCI), the Dental Council of India (DCI), the Distance
Education Council (DEC), the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), the Indian Nursing Council (INC),
the National Medical Commission (NMC), the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), the Pharmacy Council
of India (PCI), etc. and the State Higher Education Councils.
f. "District Level Anti-Ragging Committee" means the Committee, headed by the District Magistrate, constituted by
the State Government, for the control and elimination of ragging in institutions within the jurisdiction of the
district.
g. "Head of the institution" means the Vice-Chancellor in case of a university or a deemed to be university, the Principal
or the Director or such other designation as the executive head of the institution or the college is referred.
h. "Fresher" means a student who has been admitted to an institution and who is undergoing his/her first year of study
in such institution,
i. "Institution" means a higher educational institution including, but not limited to an university, a deemed to be
university, a college, an institute, an institution of national importance set up by an Act of Parliament or a
constituent unit of such institution, imparting higher education beyond 12 years of schooling leading to, but not
necessarily culminating in, a degree (graduate, postgraduate and/or higher level) and/or to a university diploma.
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j. "NAAC" means the National Academic and Accreditation Council established by the Commission under section
12(ccc) of the Act;
k. "State Level Monitoring Cell" means the body constituted by the State Government for the control and
elimination of ragging in institutions within the jurisdiction of the State, established under a State Law or on the
advice of the Central Government, as the case may be.
(2) Words and expressions used and not defined herein but defined in the Act or in the General Clauses Act, 1897, shall
have the meanings respectively assigned to them in the Act or in the General Clauses Act, 1897, as the case may be.
5. Measures for prohibition of ragging at the institution level:-
a. No institution or any part of it thereof, including its elements, including, but not limited to, the departments,
constituent units, colleges, centres of studies and all its premises, whether academic, residential, playgrounds, or
canteen, whether located within the campus, or outside, and in all means of transportation of students,
whether public or private, accessed by students for the pursuit of studies in such institutions, shall permit or
condone any reported incident of ragging in any form; and all institutions shall take all necessary and required
measures, including but not limited to the provisions of these Regulations, to achieve the objective of eliminating
ragging, within the institution or outside,
b. All institutions shall take action in accordance with these Regulations against those found guilty of ragging
and/or abetting ragging, actively or passively, or being part of a conspiracy to promote ragging.
6. Measures for prevention of ragging at the institution level:-
6.1 An institution shall take the following steps in regard to admission or registration of students; namely,
a. Every public declaration of intent by any Institution, in any electronic, audiovisual or print or any other media,
for admission of students to any course of study shall expressly provide that ragging is totally prohibited in the
institution, and anyone found guilty of ragging and/or abetting ragging, whether actively or passively, or being a part
of a conspiracy to promote ragging, is liable to be punished in accordance with these Regulations as well as under the
provisions of any penal law for the time being in force.
b. The brochure of admission/instruction booklet or the prospectus, whether in print or electronic format, shall
prominently print these Regulations in full.
Provided that the institution shall also draw attention to any law concerning ragging and its consequences, as may
be applicable to the institution publishing such brochure of admission/instruction booklet or the prospectus.
Provided further that the telephone numbers of the Anti-Ragging Helpline and all the important functionaries in the
institution, including but not limited to the Head of the institution, faculty members, members of the Anti-Ragging
Committees and Anti-Ragging Squads, District and Sub-Divisional authorities, Wardens of hostels, and other
functionaries or authorities where relevant, shall be published in the brochure of admission/instruction booklet or the
prospectus.
c. Where an institution is affiliated to a University and publishes a brochure of admission/instruction booklet or
a prospectus, the affiliating university shall ensure that the affiliated institution shall comply with the provisions
of clause (a) and clause (b) of Regulation 6.1 of these Regulations.
d. The application form for admission, enrolment or registration shall contain an affidavit, mandatorily in
English and in Hindi and/or in one of the regional languages known to the applicant, as provided in the
English language in Annexure I to these Regulations, to be filled up and signed by the applicant to the effect
that he/she has read and understood the provisions of these Regulations as well as the provisions of any other
law for the time being in force, and is aware of the prohibition of ragging and the punishments prescribed, both
under penal laws as well as under these Regulations and also affirm to the effect that he/she has not been expelled
and/or debarred by any institution and further aver that he/she would not indulge, actively or passively, in the act or
abet the act of ragging and if found guilty of ragging and/or abetting ragging, is liable to be proceeded against
under these Regulations or under any penal law or any other law for the time being in force and such action
would include but is not limited to debarment or expulsion of such student.
e. The application form for admission, enrolment or registration shall contain an affidavit, mandatorily in
English and in Hindi and/or in one of the regional languages known to the parents/guardians of the applicant,
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as provided in the English language in Annexure I to these Regulations, to be filled up and signed by the
parents/guardians of the applicant to the effect that he/she has read and understood the provisions of these
Regulations as well as the provisions of any other law for the time being in force, and is aware of the prohibition
of ragging and the punishments prescribed, both under penal laws as well as under these-
Regulations and also affirm to the effect that his/her ward has not been expelled and/or debarred by any institution
and further aver that his/her ward would not indulge, actively or passively, in the act or abet the act of ragging
and if found guilty of ragging and/or abetting ragging, his/her ward is liable to be proceeded against under these
Regulations or under any penal law or any other law for the time being in force and such action would include but is
not limited to debarment or expulsion of his/her ward.
f. The application for admission shall be accompanied by a document in the form of, or annexed to, the School
Leaving Certificate/Transfer Certificate/Migration Certificate/Character Certificate reporting on the inter-
personal/social behavioural pattern of the applicant, to be issued by the school or institution last attended by the
applicant, so that the institution can thereafter keep watch on the applicant, if admitted, whose behaviour has been
commented in such document.
g. A student seeking admission to a hostel forming part of the institution, or seeking to reside in any
temporary premises not forming part of the institution, including a private commercially managed lodge or hostel,
shall have to submit additional affidavits countersigned by his/her parents/guardians in the form prescribed in
Annexure I and Annexure II to these Regulations respectively along with his/her application.
h. Before the commencement of the academic session in any institution, the Head of the Institution shall convene
and address a meeting of various functionaries/agencies, such as Hostel Wardens, representatives of students,
parents/guardians, faculty, district administration including the police, to discuss the measures to be taken to prevent
ragging in the institution and steps to be taken to identify those indulging in or abetting ragging and punish them.
i. The institution shall, to make the community at large and the students in particular aware of the
dehumanizing effect of ragging, and the approach of the institution towards those indulging in ragging,
prominently display posters depicting the provisions of penal law applicable to incidents of ragging, and the
provisions of these Regulations and also any other law for the time being in force, and the punishments
thereof, shall be Prominently displayed on Notice Boards of all departments, hostels and other buildings as
well as at places, where students normally gather and at places, known to be vulnerable to occurrences of
ragging incidents.
j. The institution shall request the media to give adequate publicity to the law prohibiting ragging and the negative
aspects of ragging and the institution's resolve to ban ragging and punish those found guilty without fear or favour.
k. The institution shall identify, properly illuminate and keep a close watch on all locations known to be vulnerable to
occurrences of ragging incidents.
l. The institution shall tighten security in its premises, especially at vulnerable places and intense policing by
Anti-Ragging Squad, referred to in these Regulations and volunteers, if any, shall be resorted to at such
points at odd hours during the first few months of the academic session.
m. The institution shall utilize the vacation period before the start of the new academic year to launch a publicity
campaign against ragging through posters, leaflets and such other means, as may be desirable or required, to promote
the objectives of these Regulations.
n. The faculties/departments/units of the institution shall have induction arrangements, including those which
anticipate, identify and plan to meet any special needs of any specific section of students, in place well in advance of
the beginning of the academic year with an aim to promote the objectives of this Regulation.
o. Every institution shall engage or seek the assistance of professional counsellors before the commencement
of the academic session, to be available when required by the institution, for the purposes of offering counselling
to freshers and to other students after the commencement of the academic year,
p. The head of the institution shall provide information to the local police and local authorities, the details of every
privately commercially managed hostels or lodges used for residential purposes by students enrolled in the
institution and the head of the institution shall also ensure that the Anti-Ragging Squad shall ensure vigil in such
locations to prevent the occurrence of ragging therein.
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6.2 An institution shall, on admission or enrolment or registration of students, take the following steps, namely;
a) Every fresh student admitted to the institution shall be given a printed leaflet detailing to whom he/she has to
turn to for help and guidance for various purposes including addresses and telephone numbers, so as to
enable the student to contact the concerned person at any time, if and when required, of the Anti-Ragging Helpline
referred to in these Regulations, Wardens, Head of the institution, all members of the anti-ragging squads and
committees, relevant district and police authorities.
b) The institution, through the leaflet specified in clause (a) of Regulation 6.2 of these Regulations shall explain to
the freshers, the arrangements made for their induction and orientation which promote efficient and effective
means of integrating them fully as students with those already admitted the institution in earlier years.
c) The leaflet specified in clause (a) of Regulation 6.2 of these Regulations shall inform the freshers about their rights
as bonafide students of the institution and clearly instructing them that they should desist from doing anything,
with or against their will, even if ordered to by the seniors students, and that any attempt of ragging shall
be promptly reported to the Anti-ragging Squad or to the Warden or to the Head of the institution, as the case may
be.
d) The leaflet specified in clause (a) of Regulation 6.2 of these Regulations shall contain a calendar of events and
activities laid down by the institution to facilitate and complement familiarization of freshers with the
academic environment of the institution.
e) The institution shall, on the arrival of senior students after the first week or after the second week, as the case
may be, schedule orientation programmes as follows, namely; (i) joint sensitization programme and
counselling of both freshers and senior students by a professional counsellor, referred to in clause (o) of
Regulation 6.1 of these Regulations; (ii) joint orientation programme of freshers and seniors to be addressed
by the Head of the institution and the anti -ragging committee;(iii) organization on a large scale of cultural, sports
and other activities to provide a platform for the freshers and seniors to interact in the presence of faculty
members ; (iv) in the hostel, the warden should address all students; and may request two junior colleagues from the
college faculty to assist the warden by becoming resident tutors for a temporary duration.(v) as far as possible faculty
members should dine with the hostel residents in their respective hostels to instill a feeling of confidence among the
freshers.
f) The institution shall set up appropriate committees, including the course-incharge, student advisor, Wardens and
some senior students as its members, to actively monitor, promote and regulate healthy interaction between the
freshers, junior students and senior students.
g) Freshers or any other student(s), whether being victims, or witnesses, in any incident of ragging, shall be
encouraged to report such occurrence, and the identity of such informants shall be protected and shall not be
subject to any adverse consequence only for the reason for having reported such incidents.
h) Each batch of freshers, on arrival at the institution, shall be divided into small groups and each such group shall be
assigned to a member of the faculty, who shall interact individually with each member of the group every day
for ascertaining the problems or difficulties, if any, faced by the fresher in the institution and shall extend
necessary help to the fresher in overcoming the same.
i) It shall be the responsibility of the member of the faculty assigned to the group of freshers, to coordinate with the
Wardens of the hostels and to make surprise visits to the rooms in such hostels, where a member or members of the
group are lodged; and such member of faculty shall maintain a diary of his/her interaction with the freshers
under his/her charge.
j) Freshers shall be lodged, as far as may be, in a separate hostel block, and where such facilities are not available, the
institution shall ensure that access of seniors to accommodation allotted to freshers is strictly monitored by wardens,
security guards and other staff of the institution.
k) A round the" clock vigil against ragging in the hostel premises/ in order to prevent ragging in the hostels after the
classes are over, shall be ensured by the institution.
l) It shall be the responsibility of the parents/guardians of freshers to promptly bring any instance of ragging to the
notice of the Head of the Institution.
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m) Every student studying in the institution and his/her parents/guardians shall provide the specific affidavits
required under clauses (d), (e) and (g) of Regulation 6.1 of these Regulations at the time of admission or
registration, as the case may be, during each academic year.
n) Every institution shall obtain the affidavit from every student as referred to above in clause (m) of Regulation
6.2 and maintain a proper record of the same and to ensure its safe upkeep thereof, including maintaining the copies of
the affidavit in an electronic form, to be accessed easily when required either by the Commission or any of the
Councils or by the institution or by the affiliating University or by any other person or organisation authorised to do
so.
o) Every student at the time of his/her registration shall inform the institution about his/her place of residence while
pursuing the course of study, and in case the student has not decided his/her place of residence or intends to change
the same, the details of his place of residence shall be provided immediately on deciding the same; and specifically
in regard to a private commercially managed lodge or hostel where he/she has taken up residence.
p) The Head of the institution shall, on the basis of the information provided by the student under clause (o) of
Regulation 6.2, apportion sectors to be assigned to members of the faculty, so that such member of faculty can
maintain vigil and report any incident of ragging outside the campus or enroute while commuting to the institution
using any means of transportation of students, whether public or private.
q) The Head of the institution shall, at the end of each academic year, send a letter to the parents/guardians of the
students who are completing their first year in the institution, informing them about these Regulations and any law
for the time being in force prohibiting ragging and the punishments thereof as well as punishments prescribed under
the penal laws, and appealing to them to impress upon their wards to desist from indulging in ragging on their
return to the institution at the beginning of the academic session next.
6.3 Every institution shall constitute the following bodies; namely,
a) Every institution shall constitute a Committee to be known as the Anti-Ragging Committee to be nominated and
headed by the Head of the institution, and consisting of representatives of civil and police administration, local
media, Non Government Organizations involved in youth activities, representatives of faculty members,
representatives of parents, representatives of students belonging to the freshers' category as well as senior students,
non-teaching staff; and shall have a diverse mix of membership in terms of levels as well as gender.
b) It shall be the duty of the Anti-Ragging Committee to ensure compliance with the provisions of these Regulations as
well as the provisions of any law for the time being in force concerning ragging; and also to monitor and
oversee the performance of the Anti-Ragging Squad in prevention of ragging in the institution.
c) Every institution shall also constitute a smaller body to be known as the Anti- Ragging Squad to be
nominated by the Head of the Institution with such representation as may be considered necessary for
maintaining vigil, oversight and patrolling functions and shall remain mobile, alert and active at all times.
Provided that the Anti-Ragging Squad shall have representation of various members of the campus community and
shall have no outside representation.
d) It shall be the duty of the Anti-Ragging Squad to be called upon to make surprise raids on hostels, and other places
vulnerable to incidents of, and having the potential of, ragging and shall be empowered to inspect such places.
e) It shall also be the duty of the Anti-Ragging Squad to conduct an on-the-spot enquiry into any incident of
ragging referred to it by the Head of the institution or any member of the faculty or any member of the staff or
any student or any parent or guardian or any employee of a service provider or by any other person; as the case may
be; and the enquiry report along with recommendations shall be submitted to the Anti-Ragging Committee for
action under clause (a) of Regulation 9.1.
Provided that the Anti-Ragging Squad shall conduct such enquiry observing a fair and transparent procedure and
the principles of natural justice and after giving adequate opportunity to the student or student or students accused
of ragging and other witnesses to place before it the facts, documents and views concerning the incident of
ragging, and considering such other relevant information as may be required.
f) Every institution shall, at the end of each academic year, in order to promote the objectives of these Regulations,
constitute a Mentoring Cell consisting of students volunteering to be Mentors for freshers, in the succeeding
academic year; and there shall be as many levels or tiers of Mentors as the number of batches in the
institution, at the rate of one Mentor for six freshers and one Mentor of a higher level for six Mentors of the
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lower level.
g) Every University shall constitute a body to be known as Monitoring Cell on Ragging, which shall coordinate
with the affiliated colleges and institutions under the domain of the University to achieve the objectives of these
Regulations; and the Monitoring Cell shall call for reports from the Heads of institutions in regard to the activities
of the Anti-Ragging Committees, Anti - Ragging Squads, and the Mentoring Cells at the institutions, and it shall
also keep itself abreast of the decisions of the District level Anti-Ragging Committee headed by the District
Magistrate,
h) The Monitoring Cell shall also review the efforts made by institutions to publicize anti-ragging measures, soliciting
of affidavits from parents/guardians and from students, each academic year, to abstain from ragging activities or
willingness to be penalized for violations; and shall function as the prime mover for initiating action on the part of
the appropriate authorities of the university for amending the Statutes or Ordinances or Bye-laws to facilitate the
implementation of anti-ragging measures at the level of the institution.
6.4 Every institution shall take the following other measures, namely;
a) Each hostel or a place where groups of students reside, forming part of the institution, shall have a full-time
Warden, to be appointed by the institution as per the eligibility criteria laid down for the post reflecting both the
command and control aspects of maintaining discipline and preventing incidents of ragging within the hostel, as well
as the softer skills of counseling and communicating with the youth outside the class-room situation; and who shall
reside within the hostel, or at the very least in the close vicinity thereof.
b) The Warden shall be accessible at all hours and be available on telephone and other modes of communication, and for
the purpose the Warden shall be provided with a mobile phone by the institution, the number of which shall be
publicised among all students residing in the hostel.
c) The institution shall review and suitably enhance the powers of Wardens; and the security personnel posted in hostels
shall be under the direct control of the Warden and their performance shall be assessed by them.
d) The professional counsellors referred to under clause (o) of Regulation 6.1 of these Regulations shall, at the time of
admission, counsel freshers and/or any other student(s) desiring counseling, in order to prepare them for the life
ahead, particularly in regard to the life in hostels and to the extent possible, also involve parents and teachers in the
counseling sessions.
e) The institution shall undertake measures for extensive publicity against ragging by means of audio-visual aids,
counseling sessions, workshops, painting and design competitions among students and such other measures, as it
may deem fit.
f) In order to enable a student or any person to communicate with the Anti- Ragging Helpline, every institution shall
permit unrestricted access to mobile phones and public phones in hostels and campuses, other than in class-rooms,
seminar halls, library, and in such other places that the institution may deem it necessary to restrict the use of
phones.
g) The faculty of the institution and its non-teaching staff, which includes but is not limited to the administrative
staff, contract employees, security guards and employees of service providers providing services within the
institution, shall be sensitized towards the ills of ragging, its prevention and the consequences thereof.
h) The institution shall obtain an undertaking from every employee of the institution including all teaching and non-
teaching members of staff, contract labour employed in the premises either for running canteen or as watch and
ward staff or for cleaning or maintenance of the buildings/lawns and employees of service providers providing
services within the institution, that he/she would report promptly any case of ragging which comes to his/her notice.
i) The institution shall make a provision in the service rules of its employees for issuing certificates of appreciation
to such members of the staff who report incidents of ragging, which will form part of their service record,
j) The institution shall give necessary instructions to the employees of the canteens and messing, whether that of
the institution or that of a service provider providing this service, or their employers, as the case may be, to keep a
strict vigil in the area of their work and to report the incidents of ragging to the Head of the institution or members
of the Anti-Ragging Squad or members of the Anti-Ragging Committee or the Wardens, as may be required.
k) All Universities awarding a degree in education at any level, shall be required to ensure that institutions
imparting instruction in such courses or conducting training programme for teachers include inputs relating to
anti-ragging and the appreciation of the relevant human rights, as well as inputs on topics regarding sensitization
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against corporal punishments and checking of bullying amongst students, so that every teacher is equipped to handle
at least the rudiments of the counselling approach.
l) Discreet random surveys shall be conducted amongst the freshers every fortnight during the first three months of
the academic year to verify and crosscheck whether the institution is indeed free of ragging or not and for the
purpose the institution may design its own methodology of conducting such surveys,
m) The institution shall cause to have an entry, apart from those relating to general conduct and behaviour, made in the
Migration/Transfer Certificate issued to the student while leaving the institution, as to whether the student has been
punished for committing or abetting, an act of ragging, as also whether the student has displayed persistent
violent or aggressive behaviour or any inclination to harm others, during his course of study in the institution,
n) Notwithstanding anything contained in these Regulations with regard to obligations and responsibilities
pertaining to the authorities or members of bodies prescribed above, it shall be the general collective
responsibility of all levels and sections of authorities or functionaries including members of the faculty and employees
of the institution, whether regular or temporary, and employees of service providers providing service within the
institution, to prevent or to act promptly against the occurrence of ragging or any incident of ragging which comes to
their notice.
o) The Heads of institutions affiliated to a University or a constituent of the University, as the case may be, shall,
during the first three months of an academic year, submit a weekly report on the status of compliance with Anti-
Ragging measures under these Regulations, and a monthly report on such status thereafter, to the vice-chancellor of the
University to which the institution is affiliated to or recognized by.
p) The Vice Chancellor of each University shall submit fortnightly reports of the University, including those of the
Monitoring Cell on Ragging in case of an affiliating university, to the State Level Monitoring Cell.
7. Action to be taken by the Head of the institution:- On receipt of the recommendation of the Anti Ragging
Squad or on receipt of any information concerning any reported incident of ragging, the Head of institution shall immediately
determine if a case under the penal laws is made out and if so, either on his own or through a member of the Anti-Ragging
Committee authorised by him in this behalf, proceed to file a First Information Report (FIR), within twenty four hours of
receipt of such information or recommendation, with the police and local authorities, under the appropriate penal provisions
relating to one or more of the following, namely;
i. Abetment to ragging;
ii. Criminal conspiracy to rag;
iii. Unlawful assembly and rioting while ragging;
iv. Public nuisance created during ragging;
v. Violation of decency and morals through ragging;
vi. Injury to body, causing hurt or grievous hurt;
vii. Wrongful restraint;
viii. Wrongful confinement;
ix. Use of criminal force;
x. Assault as well as sexual offences or unnatural offences;
xi. Extortion;
xii. Criminal trespass;
xiii. Offences against property;
xiv. Criminal intimidation;
xv. Attempts to commit any or all of the above mentioned offences against the victim(s);
xvi. Threat to commit any or all of the above mentioned offences against the victim(s);
xvii. Physical or psychological humiliation;
xviii. All other offences following from the definition of "Ragging".
Provided that the Head of the institution shall forthwith report the occurrence of the incident of ragging to the District Level
Anti-Ragging Committee and the Nodal officer of the affiliating University, if the institution is an affiliated institution.
Provided further that the institution shall also continue with its own enquiry initiated under clause 9 of these Regulations
and other measures without waiting for action on the part of the police/local authorities and such remedial action shall be
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initiated and completed immediately and in no case later than a period of seven days of the reported occurrence of the incident
of ragging.
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departmental disciplinary action, in accordance with the prescribed procedure of the institution, against such member of the
faulty or staff.
Provided that where such lapse is attributable to the Head of the institution, the authority designated to appoint such Head
shall take such departmental disciplinary action; and such action shall be without prejudice to any action that may be
taken under the penal laws for abetment of ragging for failure to take timely steps in the prevention of ragging or
punishing any student found guilty of ragging.
9.4 The Commission shall, in respect of any institution that fails to take adequate steps to prevent ragging or fails to act in
accordance with these Regulations or fails to punish perpetrators or incidents of ragging suitably, take one of
more of the following measures, namely;
i. Withdrawal of declaration of fitness to receive grants under section 12B of the Act
ii. Withholding any grant allocated.
iii. Declaring the institution ineligible for consideration for any assistance under any of the general or
special assistance programmes of the Commission.
iv. Informing the general public, including potential candidates for admission, through a notice displayed
prominently in the newspapers or other suitable media and posted on the website of the
Commission, declaring that the institution does not possess the minimum academic standards.
v. Taking such other action within its-powers as it may deem fit and impose such other penalties as may be
provided in the Act for such duration of time as the institution complies with the provisions of these
Regulations. Provided that the action taken under this clause by the Commission against any institution
shall be shared with all Councils.
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Part I of ANNEXURE VII
Signature of deponent
Name:
VERIFICATION
Verified that the contents of this affidavit are true to the best of my knowledge and no part of the
affidavit is false and nothing has been concealed or misstated therein.
Signature of deponent
Solemnly affirmed and signed in my presence on this the (day) of month) (year) after
reading the contents of this affidavit.
OATH COMMISSIONER
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Part II of ANNEXURE VII
AFFIDAVIT BY PARENT/GUARDIAN
I, Mr./Mrs./Ms. (full
name of parent/guardian) father/mother guardian of , (full name of student with
admission/registration/enrolment number) , having been admitted to (name of the
institution) have received a copy of the UGC
Regulations on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions, 2009, (hereinafter called
the “Regulations”), carefully read and fully understood the provisions contained in the said Regulations.
2) I have, in particular, perused clause 3 of the Regulations and am aware as to what constitutes
ragging.
3) I have also, in particular, perused clause 7 and clause 9.1 of the Regulations and am fully aware
of the penal and administrative action that is liable to be taken against my ward in case he/she is found
guilty of or abetting ragging, actively or passively, or being part of a conspiracy to promote ragging.
4) I hereby solemnly aver and undertake that
a) My ward will not indulge in any behaviour or act that may be constituted as ragging
under clause 3 of the Regulations.
b) My ward will not participate in or abet or propagate through any act of commission or
omission that may be constituted as ragging under clause 3 of the Regulations.
5) I hereby affirm that, if found guilty of ragging, my ward is liable for punishment according to
clause 9.1 of the Regulations, without prejudice to any other criminal action that may be taken against my
ward under any penal law or any law for the time being in force.
6) I hereby declare that my ward has not been expelled or debarred from admission in any institution in
the country on account of being found guilty of, abetting or being part of a conspiracy to promote, ragging;
and further affirm that, in case the declaration is found to be untrue, the admission of my ward is liable to be
cancelled.
Solemnly affirmed and signed in my presence on this the (day) of (month) , _ (year)
after reading the contents of this affidavit.
OATH COMMISSIONER
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ANNEXURE VIII
This AGREEMENT between the Christian Medical College, Vellore, represented by its Principal
of the Christian Medical College / Dean of the College of Nursing (hereinafter referred to as
“College”) and Mr./Ms. _________________Aged _______ years, son/daughter of Mr./Dr.
__________________________________ resident of
_____________________________(hereinafter called the “Student”).
WHEREAS the College is offering admission to various courses of studies in Medical and
Nursing for the academic year 2026 - 2027 in its Institution situated at Vellore;
AND WHEREAS the above said “Student” had been provisionally selected for the course
of «COURSE» in the College at Vellore;
AND WHEREAS the College had already stipulated a service condition of two years of
service in an area of need after completion of course, for admission for the above course which was
widely made known and also more particularly through their Admission Bulletin for summer
admission 2026 (which contains 49 pages) as well as in their Prospectus for the year 2026-2027
for all the Courses.
AND WHEREAS the reason for such stipulation is that the prospective student, should
work in an area of need at least for a period of two years after completion of their studies and
training so that the idea of service for the poor and marginalised fellow citizens shall be inculcated
in their mind which upholds professional value, which would nurture our graduates into a life of
service and allow them to work in a learning environment where they can take informed decision
about their future careers;
AND WHEREAS the student, after reading, understanding and admitting the above stipulation had
applied for the above course and has been selected provisionally for the above course of
«COURSE» in the College.
AND WHEREAS the College has formulated this Service Obligation Period imposing
certain obligations by way of “service after graduation” on the student and duly guaranteed by the
guarantor being parent/guardian.
AND WHEREAS the student as well as the guarantor / legal Representative of the student
viz., his father/mother/legal guardian have fully understood the scope and requirements of such
post-study obligations and have voluntarily agreed to perform the same in the Christian Medical
College, Vellore considering the application of the student for one of the said «COURSE» course
for the year «YEAR».
7. The student undertakes that on completion of the duration of the course, he / she will not
apply for or seek or accept any employment or proceed for any further training programme either
on his / her own account or as an employee or an agent of any other person or establishment or
organisation until and unless he/she has fulfilled his / her obligations to the College in terms of this
Service Obligation.
8. In the event of the failure of the student to fulfill any of the terms stipulated in this Service
Obligation or the breach of any of the terms thereof the student forfeits his right to claim any
certificate other than what should be awarded to a student of the course as per the Regulations of
the University/Board. Furthermore, the fact of default in completing the service obligation period
will be reflected in any documentation provided by the Christian Medical College, Vellore.
9. Now the above written Agreement shall become discharged if the student has duly and
faithfully, in all respects whatsoever, observed and performed the undertakings on his part.
10. In witness whereof, this Service Obligation is signed as a token of acceptance of the terms
and conditions thereof in the presence of all present.
WITNESS:
1. Signature:
Name:
S/o:
Residential Address:
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2. Signature:
Name:
S/o:
Residential Address:
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ANNEXURE IX
This AGREEMENT between the Christian Medical College, Vellore, represented by its
Principal of the Christian Medical College / Dean of the College of Nursing (hereinafter referred
to as the College) and Mr./Ms._____________________ Aged ________ years son/Daughter of
Mr./Dr. _______________________resident of _________________ hereinafter called the student.
WHEREAS the College is offering admission in «YEAR» academic year for the «COURSE»
Course in its Institution at Vellore.
WHEREAS in respect of MINORITY NETWORK seats out of «TOTAL» seats offered for
the said course each year, certain Christian organizations, which are approved by the body which is
running the College under the name and style of “Christian Medical College Vellore Association”,
a body registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act 21 of 1860 and subsequent
Acts, have a right to recommend to Minority Network category suitable and deserving candidates
to be admitted to those seats on the basis of merit, among other things.
WHEREAS the said organisations recommend to Minority Network category such candidates with
a view to spread medical education among their members and also for the general benefit of
the Community and especially the Christian community in particular, and for providing
dedicated staff to the Christian Mission Hospitals run by such Christian Organisations.
WHEREAS, in recommending such candidates for the Minority Network category seats in
the College, the Christian Community of which the said Christian organisation is a part, reasonably
expects that the student who is given the benefit of the recommendation to Minority Network
category will, in turn, confer some benefits on the community by rendering medical service to the
community for a short period and thus help, the covering up, to some extent, of the large gap that
exists between the available services and the requirements of the community to receive medical
assistance and care.
WHEREAS the student had applied for admission to the College for a seat in «COURSE»
course.
WHEREAS the student had been recommended to the Minority Network category by the «
MINORITY NETWORK_NAME» (hereinafter called the “ Minority Network organisation”)
and by virtue of such recommendation to Minority Network category the student is to be
considered in a preferential manner along with similar candidates.
WHEREAS at the request of the Minority Network organisation and in order to meet their
expectations the College has formulated this Agreement imposing certain obligations by way of
“service after graduation” on the student.
AND WHEREAS the student as well as the legal Representative of the student viz. his / her
father/mother/legal guardian have fully understood the scope and requirements of such post-study
obligations and have voluntarily agreed to perform the same in consideration of the College
considering the application of the student for one of the said « MINORITY NETWORK» seats out
of the total number of «TOTAL» seats in the «COURSE» course for the year «YEAR».
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Now THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH:
That in consideration of the above and in consideration of the College considering the
application of the student for one of the « MINORITY NETWORK » seats out of the «TOTAL»
seats for the «COURSE» course as a minority network candidate with all the attendant advantages,
the student hereby undertakes to devote his / her full time attention and skill to the study and
pursue the course diligently and observe and perform all the regulations and conditions of the
college for the time being in force.
The student binds himself immediately after successful completion of the course to well
and faithfully discharge the duties and observe and perform the terms and conditions of such
employment, inclusive of professional service in or any one of the Hospitals or other Institutions of
the Minority Network organisation, as directed by the Minority Network organisation, according to
the terms of service as may be stipulated by them, for a period of not less than two years.
The student agrees to inform the Principal of Christian Medical College / Dean of the
College of Nursing about the posting made by the Minority Network organisation within 30 days
after the date of such posting.
The student further agrees that in the event of the inability of the Minority Network
organisation to provide such posting within three months of the completion of the course the
student shall inform the Principal /Dean of the college who shall have the right to offer an
appointment in any other hospital or Christian Institution including the Christian Medical College
and Hospital if and when necessary and the student shall accept the same when offered and serve
for a similar period of service as that stipulated by the Minority Network organisation or for two
years whichever shall be less.
Provided the decision and direction as to where the student should serve in fulfillment of
the terms of this service agreement for candidates admitted in the Minority Network category is
notified to the student by the Minority Network organisation or the College within a period of six
months from the declaration of result of the examination in which the course is completed by the
student or the completion of internship in courses where a post examination internship is an
academic requirement.
Provided further that if the decision and direction as to where the student should serve is not
communicated to the student either by the Minority Network organisation or the Principal / Dean
within a period of six months as stated above the student shall be deemed to have been released
from the obligations cast on the student under the terms of this Minority Network Category Service
Obligation Agreement.
Provided further that it shall be incumbent on the student to inform and keep informed the
Principal / Dean or the Minority Network organisation during the period of six months following
the completion of the duration of the Course about his / her address for being contacted and
informed about his / her deployment.
The student undertakes that on completion of the duration of the course, he / she will not
apply for or seek or accept any employment or proceed for any further training programme either
on his / her own account or as a servant or agent of any other person or establishment or
organisation until and unless he / she has fulfilled his / her service obligations to the Minority
Network organisation or College in terms of this Agreement.
In the event of failure of the student to fulfill any of the terms stipulated in this service
obligation agreement for candidates admitted in the Minority Network category, or the breach of
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any of the terms thereof the student forfeits his / her right to claim any certificate other than what
should be awarded to a student of the course as per the Regulations of the University. Furthermore,
the fact of default in completing the service obligation period will be reflected in any
documentation provided by the Christian Medical College, Vellore.
Now the above written service obligation agreement for candidates admitted in the Minority
Network category will become void if the student shall duly and faithfully in all respects
whatsoever observe and perform the undertakings on his / her part as set forth in the said
service obligation agreement.
Date
Station SIGNATURE OF THE STUDENT
WITNESS:
1. Signature :
Name :
S/o :
Residential Address:
2. Signature :
Name :
S/o :
Residential Address:
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