Admission Procedure
Admission
Admission Section
(Sri Shanmugha Institute of Medical Science & Research — SIMSAR)
Important: Admission to the
Allied Health Science Courses at SIMSAR is
strictly based on the eligibility norms prescribed
by
The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical
University
and the
Government of Tamil Nadu.
📋 General Eligibility
- Candidates must be Indian citizens.
- Candidates must satisfy the Nativity, Community, and Academic requirements.
- Students must have passed Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent with required subjects and marks.
- Applicants must be medically fit to undergo the program.
⭐ Age Requirements
- The minimum age for admission is 17 years as on 31st December of the admission year.
- A grace period of 15 days beyond the cut-off date is accepted.
- There is no upper age limit, unless specified by the University.
⭐ Higher Secondary Qualification
Candidates must have
passed all subjects
in the Higher Secondary Course (HSC)
from:
- Tamil Nadu State Board
- CBSE
- Any recognized board equivalent to the State Board
⭐ Mandatory Subjects
The qualifying exam must include:
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Botany & Zoology
⭐ Marks Requirement
- Candidates must satisfy the minimum aggregate marks prescribed by the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.
- Students who received grade-based marks must submit an authenticated statement of actual marks from their school/board.
⭐ Not Eligible
- Vocational stream students are not eligible for admission.
- Students from other state boards (except TN State Board & CBSE) must obtain an Eligibility Certificate from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.
⭐ For Tamil Nadu Natives
- Must submit a valid Nativity Certificate issued by the Tamil Nadu Revenue Authority.
- Permanent Residence Certificates are NOT accepted.
- If studied in Tamil Nadu from 6th to 12th, both Nativity Certificate and Community Certificate must be submitted to claim reservation.
- Failure to submit the Community Certificate will result in the candidate being treated under Open Category (OC).
⭐ Tamil Nadu Natives Studied Outside
Tamil Nadu
Must submit:
- Candidate's Nativity Certificate
- Parent's Nativity Certificate
- Parent's Community Certificate from Tamil Nadu
⭐ Non-Natives Studied in Tamil Nadu
- Must submit Bonafide Certificates from 6th–12th standard.
- Will be considered under Open Category (OC).
- Community Certificates from other states will not be accepted.
⭐ Scheduled Tribe (ST) Claimants
- Must upload Community Certificate issued by an authority not below the rank of Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO).
Important: Invalid or
unverified certificates will lead to:
- Cancellation of admission
- Expulsion
- Possible legal action
⭐ Applicable Special Categories
Ex-Servicemen
Persons with Disabilities (PWD)
Third Gender Candidates
⭐ Third Gender Eligibility
-
Candidates identifying as
female must
submit:
- Self-declaration
- Valid ID card issued by the Tamil Nadu Third Gender Welfare Board
- They will be considered under Female Category for allotment.
⭐ PWD Reservation
- 5% seats reserved within each category for Persons with Disabilities.
⭐ According to Government of Tamil Nadu
Orders:
Non-Minority Institutions
65%
Government Quota
35%
Management Quota
Minority Institutions
50%
Government Quota
50%
Management Quota
Note: Admissions under
Government Quota are handled through
State Single Window Online Counselling.
Selection is based on merit following the Rule of Reservation:
| Category | Percentage of Seats |
|---|---|
| Open Competition (OC) | 31% |
| Backward Class (BC) | 30% |
| Most Backward Class (MBC/DNC) | 20% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 18% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1% |
| Persons with Disabilities | 5% (in each category) |
Within BC reservation:
3.5%
BC Muslim
Within SC reservation:
16%
Arunthathiyar (SC-A)
- Prepared based on marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Botany & Zoology.
- Marks normalized as per Tamil Nadu Act No. 3 of 2007.
1
SSLC / Class 10 Mark Sheet
2
HSC / Class 12 Mark Sheet (both sides)
3
Transfer Certificate
4
Nativity Certificate
5
Community Certificate
6
Bonafide Certificate (for candidates who
studied in TN)
7
Parent's Community Certificate (for TN natives
studying outside Tamil Nadu)
8
First Graduate Certificate (if applicable)
9
Special Category Certificates (Ex-servicemen /
PWD / Others)
Important
Note
- ST candidates must upload RDO-level Community Certificate.
- Incorrect or fraudulent certificate uploads will lead to admission cancellation and legal action.
1
Visit the official admission portal.
2
Register using mobile number & email ID.
3
Fill the online application form carefully.
4
Upload all the required certificates in the
prescribed format.
5
Pay the
Application Fee: Rs. 500/-
through the bank payment gateway.
6
Submit the form—no changes will be allowed after
submission.
7
Take a printout or save the acknowledgment.
⚠
Important
- Submit only ONE application.
- Multiple applications will result in only one being considered.
Upload documents
clearly scanned
and readable.
Use
PDF/JPEG
formats only (as instructed on the portal).
Ensure the document file size is within the
allowed limit.
Name the files appropriately before uploading.
Do NOT upload
blurred or partial certificates.
Incorrect uploads will lead to rejection of
the application.
⚠ Follow
these guidelines carefully to avoid application
rejection
All admissions follow the norms prescribed by
the
official State Counselling Authority.
Seats will be allotted based on
merit + reservation + choice filling.
Candidates must
report in person
to the allotted college with original
documents.
Only those who join after the
first phase are
eligible for
subsequent rounds.
No mutual transfers or individual
change-of-college requests will be
entertained.
Candidates and parents are responsible for
ensuring:
- Authenticity of certificates
- Timely verification of community certificates
- Compliance with University norms