Christian Medical College Vellore (CMC Vellore)
Christian Medical College Vellore (CMC Vellore) is a private institution in Vellore, India, accredited by University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Primary language: Hindi + English (HE primary medium English). AlmiStudy lists 3 canonical subject areas, all verified against University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs)..
- Country
- India (IN)
- City
- Vellore
- Control
- private
- Language
- Hindi + English (HE primary medium English)
- Accreditation
- University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.
- Source
- Christian Medical College Vellore (CMC Vellore) — UGC + institutional verification (Day 15) · tier: tier_2_directory
- Website
- https://www.cmch-vellore.edu
Subjects offered
Show all 4 listed subjects (raw)
Medicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Pharmacy · Theology & Religious Studies
Founded 1900 (Mary Lott Lyles Hospital and Dispensary by Dr Ida Sophia Scudder — American Reformed Church missionary; INDIA'S OLDEST modern medical institution by predecessor). Among INDIA'S OLDEST and most prestigious medical institutions. Founded 1900 by DR IDA SOPHIA SCUDDER — American Reformed Church missionary physician. Heritage to Mary Lott Lyles Hospital and Dispensary. Christian (Protestant) heritage with 60+ Christian Indian denominational sponsors. ~2,000+ students. CMC Hospital Vellore is one of South Asia's largest mission hospitals.
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