Question 1

What is the admission fee that is required to be paid by the students for admission to the courses inChristian Medical College Distance education?

Accepted Answer

The admission fee for Indian students varies from INR 250-1000. The students while applying for the courses must pay the application fee Online via any online payment mode Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card.

Question 2

Does theChristian Medical College Distance educationprovide any scholarship for Distance education?

Accepted Answer

The Christian Medical College does not provide any financial aid to its students for distance education. The courses are self-financed courses. The students need to pay the course fee themselves.

Question 3

What are the documents required for admission to theChristian Medical College Distance education?

Accepted Answer

The Documents Required for admission to the courses of CMC are a Passport size photograph (in jpg format), Specimen Signature (in jpg format)., Photocopy of Govt. Id Proof (in jpg format).Self Attested Photocopy of Degree Certificates, Self Attested Photocopy of All year/ All Semester Mark-sheets, MCI/ State Medical Council Registration Certificate, Caste Certificate, and Any Other Certificate as required.

Question 4

Is there any provision for the admission of foreign candidates in the courses from CMC Distance Education?

Accepted Answer

The Christian Medical College also permits the admission of foreign candidates to the courses, where the admission fee varies for the students of SAARC countries and Non-Residential Indians/ Foreign Nationals. The admission fee for the Non-Residential Indians/ Foreign Nationals is US$ 60 and that of the SAARC countries, it is US$ 30

Question 5

Are all the courses open for foreign candidates inChristian Medical College Distance education?

Accepted Answer

No, all the courses are not open to foreign candidates. Courses like Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health (PGDM), Post Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine (PGDFM), International Post Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine (I-PGDFM), Distance Fellowship in Diabetes Management (DFID), Post Graduate Diploma in Geriatrics (PGDG), are available for the foreign student. The students must match the eligibility of the particular courses and must pay the allotted admission fee and course fee for foreign candidates.

Question 6

What are the specialization courses provided for PG Diploma by CMC Distance education?

Accepted Answer

Specialization courses in Geriatrics and Mental health are offered for PG Diploma by CMC Distance education.

Question 7

Does the CMC Distance Education offer an instalment mode of payment for Distance education?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the payment in three instalments is offered for Distance education.

Question 8

What is the admission application fee for Indian citizens for the PG Diploma in Geriatrics Distance education in CMC Vellore?

Accepted Answer

The admission application fee isRs.1000/-forIndian citizens residing and working in India.

Question 9

Is it necessary for an MBBS candidate to bring along non-MBBS graduates for PGDMH admission?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is amust to apply for this course as a team along with a non-MBBS graduate however, an MBBS doctor is the primary applicant for this course. But neither the MBBS doctor nor the non-MBBS graduate can apply independently for this course.

Question 10

What is the selection process for a Dental Distance education program at CMC Vellore?

Accepted Answer

Selection is made through prospective candidates after attending a one-week contact program conducted at CMC Vellore.

Question 11

What is the course component for Distance Fellowship in Diabetes Management in CMC Vellore Distance Education?

Accepted Answer

25 problem-based interactive modules (compiled in 4 volumes of textbooks), in self-learning format.

Question 12

What is the duration of the Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health at CMC Vellore Distance Education?

Accepted Answer

The duration of the course is 1 year at CMC Vellore for PGDMH.

Category	Details
Established	2004
Institute Type	Private Distance Education
Approved by	Distance Education Bureau (DEB), Medical Council of India(MCI)
Set by	Government of India
Courses Offered	Post Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine (PGDFM), International Post Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine (I-PGDFM), Distance Fellowship in Diabetes Management (DFID), Post Graduate Diploma in Geriatrics (PGDG), Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health (PGDMH), Certificate in General Dentistry (CGD), Foundation for Dental Practice (FFDP).
Application Mode	Online
Admission Criteria	Merit-based
Facilities Available	Library, Hostel, Auditorium, Sports
Official Website	http://courses.cmcdistedu.org/

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