Vinayaka Missions University – [VMU], Salem Overview Admission Process
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Vinayaka Missions University Salem Course Admission 2025
Vinayaka Missions University Salem – Latest News and Updates
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The Tamil Nadu NEET UG Rank Lists 2025 for MBBS and BDS admissions have been released. Registration and choice filling will be conducted from July 30 to August 4, 2025, on the official website tnmedicalselection.net. Seat allotment results will be declared on August 5, 2025.
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The UG Fee Structure for 2025–2026 at Vinayaka Missions University, Salem, has been announced. The total academic fee ranges between ₹30,200 and ₹1.08 crore, depending on the program.
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The PG Fee Structure for 2025–2026 has also been released, with total academic fees ranging from ₹40,200 to ₹2.29 crore.
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The Tamil Nadu NEET MDS Counselling Schedule 2025 – Round 2 has been published at tnmedicalselection.net. Registration is open until July 22, 2025, and choice filling is scheduled for July 23 and 24, 2025.
Vinayaka Missions University (VMU), formerly known as Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation, is a higher education institution located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1981, the university offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across disciplines such as Medicine, Dentistry, Paramedical Sciences, Homeopathy, Engineering, Technical and Management Sciences, Humanities, Arts, and Science.
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Admission to UG, PG, and PG Diploma programs in Medical and Dental fields is based on NEET scores, followed by centralised online counseling conducted by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Government of India.
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Admission to the BHMS program is also through NEET-UG scores.
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For the M.D. in Homoeopathy, candidates must appear for the AIAPGET exam, and admissions are conducted through university-level counseling based on the entrance exam scores.
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Admission to the B.Arch. program is based on NATA scores, conducted by the Council of Architecture (COA).
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For all other UG, PG, and Diploma programs, admission is based on academic performance in the qualifying examination, followed by a personal interview conducted by the university.
Vinayaka Missions University BE/B.Tech and ME/M.Tech Admission 2025
VMU provides Bachelor’s degrees in Engineering and Technology at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The Bachelor of Engineering program offers 13 different specialisations, while the Bachelor of Technology course offers two. Both programs have a duration of four years. Additionally, the University offers a part-time Bachelor of Engineering degree and a lateral entry option, with the latter having a duration of three years.
The Master of Engineering program offers 13 specialisations, and the Master of Technology program offers six. Both postgraduate programs have a duration of two years.
VMU Salem course admissions to these programs is based on the VMU EEE Entrance Exam administered by the University.
| Course Name | Specialisation | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
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| B.E. | Mechanical Engineering | 10+2 with minimum 45% marks in aggregate (with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology/Technical Vocational subject) | Based on scores obtained in VMU EEE |
| CSE | |||
| EIE | |||
| Mechatronics | |||
| Computer Science & Software Engineering | |||
| Bioinformatics | |||
| ECE | |||
| EEE | |||
| ETE | |||
| Civil Engineering | |||
| Automobile Engineering | |||
| Aeronautical | |||
| Bio-medical Technology | |||
| B.E. (Part Time) | Mechanical Engineering |
Diploma in Engineering with Minimum 2 years full-time work experience in the relevant field |
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| CSE | |||
| EIE | |||
| Mechatronics | |||
| Computer Science & Software Engineering | |||
| Bioinformatics | |||
| ECE | |||
| EEE | |||
| ETE | |||
| Civil Engineering | |||
| Automobile Engineering | |||
| Aeronautical | |||
| Bio-medical Technology | |||
| B.E.(Lateral Entry) | Mechanical Engineering | B.Sc Degree with Maths as a subject/ Diploma in Engineering in the relevant discipline with minimum 45% marks in aggregate | |
| CSE | |||
| EIE | |||
| Mechatronics | |||
| Computer Science & Software Engineering | |||
| Bioinformatics | |||
| ECE | |||
| EEE | |||
| ETE | |||
| Civil Engineering | |||
| Automobile Engineering | |||
| Aeronautical | |||
| Bio-medical Technology | |||
| B.Tech. | IT | 10+2 or its equivalent | |
| BioTechnology | |||
| M.E. | Applied Electronics | BE/ B.Tech. (Relevant Stream) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate | |
| VLSI Design | |||
| CSE | |||
| Power Electronics and Design | |||
| Manufacturing Engg. | |||
| Environmental Engg. | |||
| Structural Engg. | |||
| Power Systems Engg. | |||
| Irrigation, Water Management & Resources Engg. | |||
| Construction Engg. & Mgmt. | |||
| Embedded system Technology | |||
| BioMedical Engineering | |||
| Thermal Engineering | |||
| M.E. (Part Time) | BE/ B.Tech. (Relevant Stream) with Minimum 2 years full-time work experience in the relevant field | ||
| M.Tech. | IT | BE / BTech | |
| Bio-Technology | BE / BTech | ||
| Bio Refinery & Process Optimisation | BE / BTech | ||
| Design & Solid Waste Mgmt. | |||
| Applied Biomedical Engineering | BE / BTech | ||
| Computer Forensic & IT Securities | BE / BTech |
Important Points:
Candidates from SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ Differently-Abled, and other reserved categories may be eligible for a 5% relaxation in marks or an equivalent relaxation in grade.
Vinayaka Missions University MBBS and BDS Admission 2025
Vinayaka Missions University provides undergraduate medical courses. The M.B.B.S. program spans four and a half years, followed by a one-year internship. The B.D.S. program lasts for five years. Admission to both MBBS and BDS programs is based on merit in the NEET UG examination. Application forms can be acquired from the official NEET website.
| Course Name | Specialisation | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
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| M.B.B.S. | Medicine | 10+2 (PCB) or Equivalent with minimum 50% marks in aggregate | Based on scores obtained in NEET- UG Examination |
| B.D.S | Dentistry |
Important Notes:
A 5% relaxation in marks or equivalent grade relaxation may be granted to candidates from SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ Differently-Abled, and other eligible categories.
Vinayaka Missions University UG Paramedical Admission 2025
VMU also provides undergraduate Paramedical courses in Architecture, Pharmacy, Physical Education, and various other paramedical disciplines. The university offers four-year programs including B.Arch., B.Sc., and B.Pharm. The B.H.M.S. course spans four and a half years with one year of internship, while the B.A.S.L.P and B.Opt. courses are three years in duration followed by one year of internship. B.P.T. extends over four and a half years, and B.O.T. is a four-year program followed by a six-month internship.
Admission to the B.Arch. program is based on NATA Entrance Exam scores, while admission to BHMS is determined by the NEET Entrance Exam. VMU Salem course admissions is based on merit followed by a Personal Interview conducted by the University.
| Course Name | Specialisation | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
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| B.Arch. | Architecture | 10+2 with minimum 50% of marks in aggregate with Mathematics as a compulsory subject | Based on scores obtained in NATA Entrance Exam |
| B.H.M.S. | Homeopathy | 10+2 or Equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or (Botany or Zoology) as the subjects | Based on scores obtained in NEET Entrance Exam |
| B.Sc. | Nursing | 10+2 (Science Stream) with minimum 45% marks in aggregate | Based on Merit followed by Personal Interview |
| B.Pharm. | Pharmacy | 10+2 or Equivalent with PCB/ PCM & English with minimum 40% marks in each subject individually | |
| B.Pharm. (Lateral Entry) | D.Pharmacy with minimum 50% marks in the First and second year | ||
| B.Pharm. (Practice) | D.Pharmacy with 4 years experience in a Community or Hospital in Pharmacy | ||
| Pharm.D | 10+2 with PCM/ PCB or D.Pharmacy Course | ||
| B.P.E.S. | Physical Education Science | Bachelor’s Degree with certificate of participation in sports events | |
| B.P.Ed. | Physical Education | Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 50% marks in aggregate/ PG Degree | |
| B.P.T. | Physiotherapy | 10+2 or Equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or (Botany or Zoology) as the subjects | |
| B.A.S.L.P | Audiology, Speech Language & Pathology | A pass in 10+2 with Physics and Maths or Physics and Biology / Mathematics / Biology / Chemistry / Computer Science | |
| B.Opt. | Optometry | A pass in 10+2 with Physics and Maths or Physics and Biology / Mathematics / Biology / Chemistry / Computer Science | |
| B.O.T. | Occupational Therapy) | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology |
Important Points to Note:
Candidates from SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ Differently-Abled, and other specified categories may be granted a relaxation of 5% in marks or an equivalent relaxation in grade.
Vinayaka Missions University MBA Admission 2025
Vinayaka Missions University provides postgraduate degrees in Management and Business Administration. The MBA program offers specialisations in 13 different subjects, and the duration of the course is two years. VMU Salem course admissions to the MBA program is based on All India Level Common Entrance Examinations (CEE) conducted by the University.
| Course Name | Specialisation | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
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| M.B.A. | Operations Management | Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 50% marks in aggregate | Based on scores obtained in VMU CEE |
| Airport and Airlines Management | |||
| Hospital Administration | |||
| International Business | |||
| Environment Management | |||
| Banking, Insurance & Financial Services | |||
| Knowledge Management | |||
| Logistics Management | |||
| Human Resource | |||
| Finance | |||
| Marketing | |||
| Systems Management | |||
| REM |
Key Points:
A concession of 5% in marks, or an equivalent adjustment in grade, may be granted to candidates from SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ Differently-Abled and other eligible categories.
Vinayaka Missions University MD, MS, MDS and MPT Admission 2025
The university provides a variety of postgraduate-level programs in various fields of Medical Sciences. VMU offers the Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) degree with specialisations in eight areas, the Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree with specialisations in 20 areas, the Master of Surgery (MS) degree with specialisations in four areas, and the Master in Physiotherapy (MPT) program with specialisations in seven subjects.
The duration of the MD, MS, and MDS programs is three years, while the MPT program lasts for two years. Selection for MDS/MD programs is based on NEET PG Entrance Exam scores, while admissions to MS/MPT programs are merit-based, followed by a Personal Interview.
| Course Name | Specialisation | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
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| M.D.S. | Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge | BDS Degree Examination of any Recognised University | Based on scores obtained in NEET PG |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | |||
| Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics | |||
| Oral Pathology and Microbiology | |||
| Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics | |||
| Oral Medicine & Radiology | |||
| Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry | |||
| Periodontology | |||
| M.D. | Homeopathic Materia Medica | BHMS / BHMS (Graded) (Recognised by the CCH) | |
| Repertory | |||
| Practice of Medicine | |||
| Paediatrics | |||
| Homeopathic Pharmacy | |||
| Psychiatry | |||
| Organon of Medicine & Home Philosophy | |||
| Microbiology | Recognised MBBS degree or its equivalent | ||
| Bio-chemistry | |||
| Anatomy | |||
| General Medicine | |||
| Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy | |||
| Paediatrics | |||
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | |||
| Anesthesiology | |||
| Radio-Diagnosis | |||
| Emergency Medicine | |||
| Physiology | |||
| Pharmacology | |||
| Psychiatry | |||
| Immuno Haematology & Blood Transfusion | |||
| M.S. | General Surgery | Recognised MBBS degree or its equivalent | Based on Merit followed by Personal Interview |
| Orthopaedics | |||
| Ophthalmology | |||
| E.N.T. | |||
| M.P.T. | Orthopaedic Physiotherapy | BPT or BSc (PT) | |
| Neurological Physiotherapy | |||
| CardioThoracic Physiotherapy | |||
| Sports Physiotherapy | |||
| Paediatric Physiotherapy | |||
| Hand Rehabilitation | |||
| Obstetrics & Gynaecological Physiotherapy | |||
| Community Physiotherapy |
Important Points to Note:
Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ Differently-Abled, and other eligible categories may be granted a relaxation of 5% in marks or an equivalent relaxation in grade.
Vinayaka Missions University B.Ed, M.Ed and M.Sc Admission 2025
The university provides programs for individuals seeking a teaching career. Both B.Ed and M.Ed courses are available, each lasting for two years. VMU also provides a Master’s degree in Nursing (M.Sc in Nursing) with five different specialisations, also for a duration of two years.
VMU Salem course admissions to these programs is based on merit, followed by a Personal Interview conducted by the University.
| ourse Name | Specialisation | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
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| B.Ed. | Education | Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from a recognised University | Based on Merit followed by Personal Interview |
| M.Ed. | Education | B.Ed. with minimum 55% marks in aggregate from a recognised University | |
| M.Sc. (Nursing) | Psychiatric Nursing | B.Sc. Nursing or Equivalent with minimum 55% marks in aggregate and 1 year experience after Registration | |
| Paediatric Nursing | |||
| Community Health Nursing | |||
| Medical Surgical Nursing | |||
| Obstetrics & Gynaecological |
Key Points:
A concession of 5% in marks, or an equivalent relaxation in grade, may be granted to candidates from SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ Differently-Abled, and other eligible categories.
Vinayaka Missions University PG Admission 2025
VMU provides diverse Postgraduate programs in the Medical Sciences domain. The Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) program offers eight specialisations, while the Master of Physiotherapy (M.P.T) program offers seven specialisations. Both M.Pharm and M.P.T programs have a duration of two years.
VMU Salem course admissions to these programs is based on merit followed by a Personal Interview conducted by the University.
| Course Name | Specialisation | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
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| M.Pharm. | Pharmaceutics | B.Pharm. | Based on Merit followed by Personal Interview |
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry | |||
| Pharmacology | |||
| Pharmaceutical Bio-Technology | |||
| Pharmacy Practice | |||
| Pharmaceutical Analysis | |||
| Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry | |||
| Quality Assurance | |||
| M.P.T. | Orthopaedic Physiotherapy | BPT or BSc (PT) | |
| Neurological Physiotherapy | |||
| CardioThoracic Physiotherapy | |||
| Sports Physiotherapy | |||
| Paediatric Physiotherapy | |||
| Hand Rehabilitation | |||
| Obstetrics & Gynaecological Physiotherapy | |||
| Community Physiotherapy |
Important Points:
A concession of 5% in marks, or equivalent relaxation in grade, may be granted to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, and other eligible categories.
Vinayaka Missions University MS, M.Phil. and Ph.D. Admission 2025
Vinayaka Missions University conducts research in various domains including Medicine, Dentistry, Paramedical Sciences, Homeopathy Medicine, Engineering, Technical and Management Sciences, Humanities, Arts, and Sciences. VMU Salem course admissions is based on a National Level Entrance Test/Interview conducted by the university.
| Course Name | Specialisation | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
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| M.Phil. | Education | Post Graduate Degree in the relevant subject with minimum 55% Marks (Relaxation of 5% for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) and differently-abled candidates). | Based on Merit followed by Personal Interview |
| Nursing | |||
| Physical Education | |||
| Ph.D. | Medicine | ||
| Dentistry | |||
| Pharmacy | |||
| Nursing | |||
| Engineering & Technology | |||
| Management | |||
| Arts & Sciences |
Key Points:
- Candidates who have cleared UGC NET (including JRF), UGC – CSIR NET (including JRF), SLET, GATE, or equivalent exams are exempt from the Entrance test but must participate in the interview.
- Candidates with a regular full-time M.Phil. degree are also exempt from the Entrance examination. A 5% relaxation in marks is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/Disabled candidates.
Application Fee 2025 (Course-wise)
| Program Category | Entrance-Based/General | Application Fee (Approx.) |
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| MBBS / BDS / BHMS / MD / MS | NEET-based | ₹ 1,100 – ₹ 2,000 |
| M.D. (Homeopathy) | AIAPGET-based | ₹ 2,000 |
| B.Arch | NATA-based | ₹ 1,000 – ₹ 1,500 |
| B.E. / B.Tech / M.E. / M.Tech | Merit-based | ₹ 500 – ₹ 1,000 |
| MBA / M.Com / BBA / B.Com / B.Sc. | Merit-based | ₹ 500 – ₹ 1,000 |
| Pharmacy / Nursing / Allied Health | Merit-based | ₹ 500 – ₹ 1,000 |
| Diploma / Certificate Courses | Merit-based | ₹ 300 – ₹ 500 |
Payment Mode
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The application fee is non-refundable.
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Payment can be made online through:
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Debit/Credit Card
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Net Banking
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UPI
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Note: The exact fee may vary slightly by course and category (domestic or NRI). It’s best to refer to the course-specific application form or prospectus when available for final confirmation.
Vinayaka Missions University Application Process 2025
Vinayaka Missions University (VMRF) offers admissions to a wide range of UG, PG, Diploma, and Doctoral programs across disciplines like Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering, Homeopathy, Pharmacy, Nursing, Allied Health Sciences, Management, and Humanities.
Steps to Apply
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Visit the Official Website
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Go to the university’s official portal and navigate to the Admissions section.
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Online Registration
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Register with your basic details (name, email, mobile number, and preferred course).
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You will receive a confirmation and login credentials on your registered email.
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Fill Out the Application Form
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Provide your personal, academic, and contact details.
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Upload scanned copies of required documents (photo, signature, mark sheets, etc.).
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Course-Specific Entrance Requirements
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For MBBS/BDS/BHMS: Enter your NEET score and related details.
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For B.Arch: Provide NATA score.
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For M.D. (Homeopathy): Enter AIAPGET score if applicable.
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For other courses: Submit qualifying exam details.
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Pay the Application Fee
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Pay the non-refundable application fee online via debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI.
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Application fee amount varies depending on the course.
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Submit the Form
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Review all details carefully.
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Submit the application and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
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Documents Required (Scanned Copies)
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Passport-size photograph
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Signature
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10th and 12th mark sheets
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Graduation mark sheets (for PG applicants)
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Scorecard of NEET/NATA/AIAPGET (if applicable)
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Identity proof (Aadhaar card/PAN card/etc.)
Admission Confirmation
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Candidates are shortlisted based on entrance test scores or qualifying marks.
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Shortlisted candidates may be called for counseling or personal interview, depending on the course.
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Final admission is granted after document verification and fee payment.
