ACS Medical College and Hospital

ACS Medical College and Hospital is an integral part of DR. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute. ACS Medical College and Hospital is located in Chennai founded in 2008. ACS Medical College and Hospital gives quality education and medical services. ACS Medical College and Hospital is recognized by NMC and is affiliated with a well-established teaching hospital which gives comprehensive clinical exposure to students. 

In this institute Clinical, Para-Clinical and Pre-Clinical departments are run to offer essential educational and administrative support. This institute has an infrastructure including a large land area and a 700 bed well-established hospital. This institute is dedicated to provide remarkable contribution in academic and technology. Admission for ACS Medical College and Hospital is entrance based. This institute is accredited by NABL, NABH, ISO and has NAAC “A+” grade.

University highlights:

Foundation: 2008

Recognition: Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute  (Deemed to be University)

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Programs: MBBS, MD/MS and Diploma Programs

Hospital Affiliation: ACS Medical College and Hospital

Application mode: Online

Entrance Exam: NEET-UG, NEET-PG

Accreditation: NABL, NABH and NAAC “A+”

ACS Medical College and Hospital Ranking

ACS Medical College and Hospital has international recognition in India’s private but quality-oriented medical college. In the 2022 Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF), it was ranked 9th among medical colleges in Chennai and 99th nationally in the medical category. It also holds NAAC A+ accreditation and certified by ISO and NABH/NABL indicating compliance with important quality and safety standards.

ACS Medical College and Hospital is frequently famous in comparative discussions as a solid option in Chennai's deemed‑university space.

ACS Medical College and Hospital Fees structure

Indian (Management) Quota

For the management quota, annual tuition fee is around INR23 lakh/year,

Total fees: around INR1.03 Crore for the entire course.

Other annual charges may include:

Hostel + Mess: ₹1.45 lakh – ₹1.95 lakh/year (or ₹1.75 lakh typical)

Transport Fee: ₹30,000 – ₹35,000/year

Miscellaneous and Security Deposit: ₹30,000 – ₹50,000/year;

One-time caution deposit:  ₹1 lakh

In some sources, total first‑year cost (including tuition, hostel, mess, admission deposit, miscellaneous) ranges ₹23–25 lakh.

MBBS Fees – NRI Quota

For NRI students: The tuition fee is listed as INR 4,725,985/year, with hostel or mess often same INR 1.75 lakh.

Total tuition fees over 5 years could more than INR 2 crore.

PG (MD/MS) Fees

Postgraduate fees vary depending on specialization:

MD Pediatrics or General Medicine can be as high as INR40 lakh/year for NRI quota.

Lower costs: INR30 lakh/year for MD Psychiatry, MS Ophthalmology, etc.

Management quota ranges between INR30 lakh-50 lakh per year depending on the specialization.

Diploma courses:  For 2 year Diploma after completing MBBS course fee can range INR5-8 Lakhs.

ACS Medical College Courses

MBBS (UG)

MBBS program: 5.5‑year MBBS program (4.5 years Theoretical learning and 1 year Internship)

Seats: Average 150 Medical seats.

PG (MD / MS Specializations)

ACS Medical College offers multiple postgraduate courses in MD and MS across various non‑clinical and clinical departments.

Common ones include: MD in:

• General Medicine
• Paediatrics
• Anesthesiology
• Pathology
• Community Medicine
• Biochemistry
• MS in:
• General Surgery
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Ophthalmology
• ENT
• Orthopaedics

Total PG seats available are around 63 seats (46 for MD, 17 for MS)

Additionally, allied health science and nursing programs are offered by the DR. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute.

MBBS in ACS Medical College

Studying MBBS at ACS Medical College and Hospital involve:

• A structured curriculum for 9 semesters, including Pre‑clinical, Para‑clinical, and Clinical subjects, followed by a 1‑year trial internship .
• Clinical exposure through an university's multispecialty teaching hospital (approx. 650+ beds), with daily OPD volumes reportedly “about 2,000 per day” in student forums.
• Facilities including digital libraries, labs, lecture theatres, hostels on campus, sports and recreational facilities

ACS Medical College Eligibility

For MBBS (UG) Admission

Minimum Age: 17 years on or before 31 Jan of admission year (some sources cite 31 Dec)

Academic Qualifications: intermediate with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotech and English; Minimum marks: 50% for general, 40% for reserved category

Entrance Exam: NEET‑UG Qualified

Counseling: Admission through NEET‑UG merit list, followed by counseling conducted by the medical university or state/central selection committee

For MD/MS Admission (PG)

Student must have MBBS degree from an NMC‑recognized institution to get admission for MD/MS (PG) at this institute.

Completion of 1‑year internship by March 31 of admission year

Qualify NEET‑PG with minimum 50th percentile (40th for reserved), participate in counseling for management or NRI seats

NMC registration, permanent or provisional, is required to enroll.