The Government Kilpauk Medical College was in1960. The Integrated Medicine Course (MBBS DEGREE) was started. The first and second year GCIM students were given the option of joining the MBBS course, while the senior students were offered the D.M&S on completion of the course and bringing them into the Allopathic fold.
About Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai
1965 The College was recognised as Women Medical College and named as Government Kilpauk Medical College, admitting only women candidates for MBBS degree. Meanwhile, those who have completed GCIM, D.M&S were given the option to undertake condensed MBBS course at the Chengalpattu Medical College to obtain the MBBS degree and come into the fold of Modern Medicine
Table of Contents
- About
- Quick Overview
- Departments And Specialities
- Facilities And Infrastructure
- Affiliated Hospitals
- Eligibility And Admission Process
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The women students agitated to have a co- educational institution and the erstwhile Government of Madras granted permission and both men and women were admitted to MBBS degree from 1967.

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Kilpauk Medical College – Quick Overview
Name of the College | Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai |
Also Known As | KMC Chennai |
Year Of Establishment | 1960 |
Location (State/City) | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
College Type | Govt |
Affiliated With | DR. MGR Medical University |
Approved By | NMC |
Course Offered | MBBS, MD, MS |
Total Intake | 150 |
Official Website | www.gkmc.in |
Address | Near Ega Theater, Kilpauk, Chennai |
Contact Details | 044 – 26412979
044 – 26431927 dean@gkmc.in |
Departments And Specialities In  Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai
-         Anatomy                                                              Biochemistry
-              Forensic Medicine                         Microbiology
-              Pathology                                Pharmacology
-              Physiology                               Community Medicine                     Â
-              Cardiology                               Dental Surgery
-              Dermatology & Leprosy                     Diabetology
- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â ENTÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Medical Gastroenterology
-              Medicine                                                               Surgical Gastroenterology
-              Nephrology                               Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Neurology (Medicine)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Rheumatology
-              Ophthalmology                            Orthopaedics
-              Plastic Surgery                            Medical Oncology
-              Psychiatry                               Surgical Oncology
-              Radiology                               General Surgery
-              Thoracic Medicine                                              Urology
-              Emergency Medicine                      Paediatrics with Neonatology
-              Neurosurgery                                                     Vascular Surgery
- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Physical Medicine (PMR Dept)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Microsurgery
-              Radiation Oncology                       Anaesthesia
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Facilities And Infrastructure In  Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai
Central Library
- of Books: – 21,451,
- Text Books: – 14,204
- of Reference Books: – 7102
- of e-Books : – 145
- of Journals subscribed annually Indian – 70
- Foreign – 30
Hostels
There are separate hostels for boys and girls
Lecture Halls            Â
Affiliated Hospitals
Kilpauk Government Hospital
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Eligibility And Admission Process For  Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai
Eligibility For MBBS
– Pass with minimum 50 % marks in Intermediate (Bi.P.C)
– Must Qualify in NEET (National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test)
Admission Process
Admission to the MBBS programme is based on candidates’ performance in NEET. Once the NEET results are declared, then the eligible candidates are called for counselling process.
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