CMC MEDICAL ENTRANCE Exam 2015

Degrees Offered: MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

University: Christian Medical College, Vellore

Information is provided for the first year entrance exam for undergraduate program for MBBS & BDS. It is an all-India examination and will be held at nine cities across the country.

EXAM INFORMATION

The CMC MBBS Exam will be held in June

	Date
Online Application Forms Availability	18^th Feb 2015
Last Date of Online Application Submission	March 2015
Distribution of Hall Ticket	April 2015
Entrance Exam	23^rd May 2015
Expected Result Date	June 2015

Exam Centers

The centers for CMC Vellore Medical Exam 2015 are:

India: Bengaluru, Bhubneshwar, Calicut, Chennai, Delhi, Ernakulam, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Kottayam, Lucknow, Madurai, Mumbai, Puducherry, Salem, Thiruvanthapuram, Vellore, Vijayawada.

Malaysia: Penang

The University tries to allot the centre as per the order of preference clicked by the applicant during online application. However, the final decision of allotment lies with the University.

City and address for the center of examination will be given on the Hall Ticket.
No request for change of center will be considered under any circumstances.
Candidates must bear all costs such as transportation, etc., to appear for the examination.
Timings of the exam are mentioned on the Hall Ticket and it is the responsibility of the candidate to reach the center on allotted date and time.

COURSE INFORMATION

The table below gives a summary of the course information for the CMC Medical Exam to be held in June 2015.

Course	Course Duration	Intake of Students	Basic Administrative + Registration Fee	AICET Exam Fee	Admission Fees	Annual Fees
MBBS	Four and a Half years followed by Compulsory one year rotator internship	84	Rs. 800/- + Rs. 500/-	Rs. 1500/-	Rs. 40,000/-	Rs. 23,000/-

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

For MBBS

Candidates need to appear for the CMC Medical Entrance Exam 2015 to qualify.

Domicile and Age Eligibility

Candidate must be an Indian citizen.
Candidates should be of 17 years of age or attain this age as on 31^st December 2015.
There is no NRI quota in the college. All admissions are only on the basis of merit, taken overall, in an entrance examination, other tests and interviews.
All candidates from India or abroad with qualifications other than the 'Plus Two Examination of Higher Secondary Board' of Tamil Nadu State should obtain an Eligibility Certificate from the TN Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai 600 032, Tamil Nadu, in order to be eligible for admission.
For students who have studies abroad, the equivalency of qualification is determined by the Association of Indian Universities guidelines.
Non-Indian nationals will have to obtain a 'No Objection Certificate' from the Government of India by applying through the Principal /Dean of the College to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi - 110 001.

Academic Eligibility

The applicants should have passed the qualifying examinations in the manner mentioned below

All candidates should have passed in all subjects of the qualifying examination of the Higher Secondary Certificate Examination (Academic) conducted by the Tamil Nadu State Board or any other equivalent examination in one and the same attempt in the subjects that is 12 years of study with the last two years comprising of the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.
Candidates belonging to the general category must have passed in the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology (or Botany and Zoology) and English individually and must have obtained a minimum of 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (or Botany and Zoology) taken together H.Sc. and have an aggregate 140/200 both at qualifying and competitive examinations.
Candidates belonging other category must have passed in the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology (or Botany and Zoology) and English individually. 60% in each and 130/200 aggregate for BC, 55% in each and 120/200 aggregate for MBC, and 40% in each and 80/200 aggregate for SC/ST candidates. BC, MBC, SC/ST as defined by the TN Government; all rules subject to change as per State & University guidelines
Candidates who will appear or have appeared in the qualifying examination in March / April 2015 and whose results have not yet been declared can also apply for admission, if other eligibility criteria are satisfied.

Entrance Examination Eligibility

Once registered, candidates will have to appear for a competitive exam comprising of a preliminary Computer Based Entrance Test (Step-1).
Shortlisted candidates from Test 1 will be invited for Step-2 which consists of special tests and interviews to assess character and aptitude.
All admissions are based on Inter Se Merit i.e. CMC Vellore Medical Entrance Test 2015.

BROCHURE

Please click here for the online prospectus of CMC MBBS Entrance 2015

APPLICATIONS

Procedure for Application Submission

Online Application

For online application forms, candidates can download the form from the CMC website.

Physical Purchase of Application Form

You can correspond via email to registrar@cmcvellore.ac.in or by postal mail at

Address : -

Registrar

Christian Medical College

Vellore – 632002

Tamil Nadu, India

Filling out Application Form

Read the prospectus and the instruction carefully.
The candidate should acquaint himself/herself with all requirements with regard to filling up the application on-line as well as submission of application.
Upload photograph and signature and other documents as stated.
Incomplete application, application with false details would be rejected5. Quote this for any enquiry that you may have and
Not the application number of your form and quote it when communicating in all further correspondence with the Registrar’s Office

HALL TICKETS

Hall Tickets for the Entrance Examination will be made available on CMC Vellore website 15 days before the examination.

The hall ticket will contain name and date of birth as typed by the candidate in the application, photo and signature image as uploaded by the candidate;
Examination City allotted and roll number will also be given.
If a candidate is unable to download their hall ticket they should notify the registrar immediately.
No candidate will be allowed to appear for the Entrance Examination unless he/she holds the Hall Ticket from the website of CMC.

SYLLABUS & PATTERN FOR ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

Syllabus

The syllabus for the common entrance tests (unless otherwise specified) will be a mixture of „plus two? level boards recognized by the TN Dr MGR Medical University. Papers will be in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and General Ability including Speed and Accuracy and a few questions on current topical interest.

Please refer to course description in Prospectus.

Exam Pattern

The CMC MBBS Entrance Exam 2015 will be a computer based entrance test.

The exam is conducted in English
It shall carry multiple choice questions with five options from Physics, Chemistry, Biology and General Ability.
A few questions will be on issues of current topical interest
Exam is designed to test speed and accuracy
There is NO Negative marking

Reach the venue by Well in time

Breakup per subject is provided below.

Subject	No of Questions	Marks Allocated Out of 200
Physics	60	50
Chemistry	60	50
Biology	120	50
General Ability	120 (60 questions to be answered in 50 minutes and 60 questions to be answered in 20 minutes)	50
Total		200

Appearing for the CMC MBBS ENTRANCE Exam 2015

STEP-1 Computer Based Test

The test is for three hours and 10 minutes i.e. 200 minutes.
Read each question carefully before choosing the correct answer.
Leave answer blank if not sure or choose an option if running out of time.
Carry extra pencils and sharpeners. Remember scratching or tick marking will result in no marks.
If you do want to erase an answer remember on his/her answer sheet, he/she must erase completely the existing pencil mark and then darken the appropriate circle with HB pencil. Remember not to leave any mark on the answer sheet or to cause a tear.

Candidates are advised to go through the Mock Test for various MBBS & BDS Entrance Examination – 2015.

CMC MBBS ENTRANCE EXAMS PREPARATION

CMC Medical exam preparation 2015 is a popular UF Medical programme and the key to selection is to relax and study each concept carefully and thoroughly. You can opt for MBBS online coaching to be more thoroughly prepared.

Join coaching institute such as askiitians that will guide you on the correct way to study for CMC entrance MBBS Exam. They have the experience and the knowledge to mentor you on important topics, exam preparation methods and books that you should refer to while preparing.

Here is a list of suggested books that can help you perform well in MBBS Entrance Exams 2015.

Books to Study

Physics	Chemistry	Biology/Botany/Zoology	General
NCERT Physics Part I & Part II	NCERT Chemistry Part I & Part II	NCERT Biology	CMC Christian Medical College Entrance Exam Vellore & Ludhiana: Previous Years Solved Papers and 10 Practice tests.
Complete NEET (AIPMT) Guide Physics for AIMPT 2015	Complete NEET (AIPMT) Guide Chemistry for AIMPT 2015	Complete NEET (AIPMT) Guide Biology for AIMPT 2015	Target JIPMER: 2000-2013 Question Bank with Precise Explanations Covering Complete Medical Syllabus 2^nd Edition by Arun Kumar
Physics Vol 1 & Vol 2 by David Haliday and Resnick (For Basic Concepts)	Objective NCERT at your Fingertips – Chemistry	NCERT Extract – Objective Biology for Class 11^th & 12^th	Vision 2015 JIPMER
Advanced Level Physics (Nelkon & Parker)	Objective Chemistry Vol 1 & Vol 2 for NEET and other Medical Entrance Examinations	Objective Biology Vol 1 & Vol 2 for NEET and other Medical Entrance Examinations	The Pearson Guide to the Medical Entrance Examinations for NEET/AFMC/AIIMS
HC Verma for Physics	ABC Chemistry	AC Dutta for Botany
		General Zoology – Strore and Usurger

Apart from the books mentioned above, study packages, guides and CDs for Medical Entrance Exams 2015 by established publishers should also be considered. Visit sites such as flipkart, amazon and infibeam for deals.

Tips & Tricks for CMC MBBS ENTRANCE Exam Preparation

Become Exam Proficient: Become an expert on everything related to your CMC 2015 exam, be it the syllabus, the pattern and probability of questions. Make sure to go through previous year question papers. Apart from your school teachers and MBBS coaching along with online medical exam preparation to be sure to will guide you on the important questions or topics and prepare them thoroughly.
Know Thyself: Knowing your own strengths and weakness is one of the most important aspects to be successful. Appear for mock exams to know your preparation status. Enhance your strengths and improve upon your weaker spots to be the best at your MBBS 2015 syllabus.
Set A Time Table: A daily and weekly time table gives you clear cut goals, Be sure to allot time to each subject. Create small term and long term goals for all India medical exam syllabus 2015. Each topic can be subdivided to make it easier to understand and remember, Practice and revise continuously.
Keep Your Notes Handy: Prepare crisp notes or visual maps for each topic. Ensure that all your notes are kept in a neat and orderly fashion. You do not want to waste time looking for notes on topics you wish to revise medical entrance MBBS study material.
Don’t Forget Current Issues: Don’t forget to be in touch with latest happenings of India and the World. The few questions focusing on this topic may make the difference between selection and non-selection.
Schedule an Exam a Day: Schedule one sample or previous year’s exam in your daily routine. Follow the pattern of submitting an answer electronically and ensure that you complete your exam in the allotted time. There are several questionnaires available on the net and you can do some of them here. Check the answers and revise your doubts and mistakes.
Turn to Experts (Teachers & Counselors) and Friends for Assistance: This is not the time to be shy or nervous. When in doubt call, mail or simply walk into the offices of people you consider expert in the field of your study. Ask them for help, even if the questions seem silly to you. Chances are the experts will help you ace your medical preparation exams.
Learn to Relax & Be Positive: You are bound to feel nervous while preparing for or appearing for CMC MBBS Entrance 2015 exam. One of the most important tricks is to learn to relax and keep a positive attitude. Take a deep breath whenever you feel overwhelmed, nervous or jittery.

SAMPLE PAPERS

CMC Entrance MBBS previous years papers are also made available at askiitians.com, absolutely free.

Check your answers against solutions provided for previous years CMC MBBS Entrance Exams as well as the Sample Question Papers provided.

Attempting Sample Papers for Practice

You will get only 200 minutes to solve a total of 200 questions out of which 60 have to be attempted in 20 minutes. So, it is imperative that you practice all of them repeatedly to build up both speed and precision. Revision of all topics along with your paper solving abilities will definitely impact your chances of selection.

Attempt all previous year papers in allotted time. Solving papers will build up speed and accuracy.

Check your answers after you finish an exam. Don’t be lenient in your marking. You need to score a very high percentage to get selected as per your category.
While attempting the paper try and gauge the topics that are most important.
Understand the type and level of questions that are repeated over the years and focus on becoming proficient in them. Check out analysis section to know the level of difficulty that you will be facing.

CMC MBBS ENTRANCE EXAM SOLUTIONS

Paper solutions

Once the CMC MBBS Entrance Exam 2015 has been conducted, a detailed answer key will be provided. This will give you a chance to calculate your own eligibility while you await the final result. Please note that you may not be 100% sure of the answers that you have submitted while appearing for the online test.

SPECIAL TESTS & INTERVIEWS

Special tests and Interviews for selection to the various courses will be held at Vellore according to the schedule on page 3. Candidates who write the All India Entrance Test in May and are short listed for Step-2 will be intimated by letter sent by email/Speed Post around the first week of June. Hall ticket numbers of these candidates invited for Step-2 will also be posted on the college website around first week of June 2015.
At the time of the Step-2 for MBBS, Christian students who have applied under the sponsored category will be given a test on Bible Knowledge (50 multiple choice questions).
Being called for interview does not necessarily mean selection or acceptance of eligibility.

Expected Date For Interviews	June 2015
Date for Registration	June 2015
Commencement of Course	June 2015

RESULTS

The list of candidates provisionally selected will be put up on notice boards in the CMC, Vellore, campuses. Candidates can also access their results from the website.

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