Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 30, 2026

The Diploma in Dialysis Technician is a one-year full-time certificate course offered by Government Chengalpattu Medical College (GCMC), Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, under the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Government of Tamil Nadu. The course is affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University. The total fee for the course is Rs. 1,450 per year, making it highly affordable. The college offers 20 seats for this course. Admission is based on merit and communal reservation as per Tamil Nadu Government norms, with no entrance exam required. The course is popular among students seeking a career in nephrology and renal care, as it provides hands-on training in haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and renal replacement therapy in a government hospital setting.

Admissions for the 2026-27 batch are closed. As per the 2026 schedule, applications were accepted from 08 September 2026 to 12 September 2026, with classes commencing on 06 October 2026. For the 2027-28 session, admissions are expected to open tentatively in August-September 2027, based on the previous year's schedule.

Key Points

Course is offered under the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu, and is affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University.
Seat intake: 20 seats (as per official college data).
10% of total seats are reserved for service candidates.
5% reservation for Differently Abled (PWD) candidates as per Tamil Nadu Government norms.
Admission is free of cost (no application fee); selection is based on merit and communal reservation.
Students admitted may be eligible for assistance under the 'Vetri Nichayam' scheme, subject to applicable norms.
Hostel accommodation is not available for Allied Health Science (AHS) certificate course students.
Minimum 80% attendance is mandatory to appear in the final examination.

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Fees
Admission
Scholarships
FAQs

GCMC Dialysis Technician Fees

The Diploma in Dialysis Technician at Government Chengalpattu Medical College is one of the most affordable paramedical courses in Tamil Nadu. The total annual fee is Rs. 1,450, which covers tuition, special fee, library fee, and examination fee. There are no additional hidden charges for this course.

Fee Breakdown

Fee Component	Amount (Per Year)
Tuition Fee	Rs. 200
Special Fee	Rs. 250
Library Fee	Rs. 500
Exam Fee	Rs. 500
Total Fees	Rs. 1,450

Fees once paid are non-refundable under any circumstances.
Candidates discontinuing the course cannot claim a refund of fees paid.
Service candidates are exempted from paying tuition fees only; all other fees are applicable.
Students are liable to pay any revision in fees as and when fixed by the Government/Department.
Hostel fees are not applicable as hostel accommodation is not available for AHS certificate course students.

GCMC Dialysis Technician Admission 2026

Admissions to the Diploma in Dialysis Technician at Government Chengalpattu Medical College are conducted through a district-level merit-based selection process by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu. The selection is strictly based on academic merit and communal reservation as per Tamil Nadu Government norms. For the 2026-27 session, the admission process was completed in September 2026, with classes commencing on 06 October 2026. For the 2027-28 session, the process is expected to follow a similar timeline.

Admission Schedule

Event	2026-27 Dates	2027-28 Dates
Receipt of Applications	08 Sep 2026 to 12 Sep 2026	Aug-Sep 2027
Publication of Merit List	16 Sep 2026	Sep 2027
Joining Date	20 Sep 2026	Sep 2027
Walk-in Admission (leftover seats)	22 Sep 2026 onwards	Sep 2027
Completion of Admission Process	30 Sep 2026	Sep 2027
Commencement of Classes	06 Oct 2026	Oct 2027

Exam Details

No entrance exam is required for admission to this course. Selection is purely based on HSC marks and communal reservation.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must have passed HSC (Class 12) with Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology (or Biology with any other subject).
Candidates should have completed 17 years of age and should not have completed 32 years as on 31st December of the admission year (for SC/SCA/ST candidates, maximum age is 37 years).
Candidates must be citizens of India and natives of Tamil Nadu.

Admission Process:

Application forms are available free of cost at the District Collectorate Help Desk and the Office of the Dean/Vice Principal, Government Chengalpattu Medical College.
Submit duly filled applications at the office of the Dean/Vice Principal within the stipulated date.
Merit list is published on the official college website (cmccpt.ac.in).
Allotment orders are issued on the spot during counselling at the Admin Block, Government Chengalpattu Medical College.
Selected candidates must undergo a medical examination at the college and appear before the Medical Board on the notified date.
Only medically fit candidates are permitted to pay fees and confirm admission.
Documents required: HSC and SSLC mark sheets, Transfer Certificate, Nativity Certificate (if applicable), Community Certificate, Proof of Age, PWD Certificate (if applicable), Aadhaar Card or Photo ID.

GCMC Dialysis Technician Scholarships 2026

Students enrolled in the Diploma in Dialysis Technician at Government Chengalpattu Medical College can avail various state government scholarships. Tamil Nadu offers several post-matric scholarship schemes for SC, ST, BC, MBC, and minority students, which can significantly reduce the financial burden. Given the already nominal course fee of Rs. 1,450, these scholarships further support students from economically weaker sections.

Available Scholarships

Scholarship	Eligibility	Amount/Benefit
Post Matric Scholarship (SC/ST)	SC/ST students; family income up to Rs. 2.5 lakh per annum	Covers tuition fee, academic allowance, and maintenance allowance
Post Matric Scholarship (BC/MBC/DNC)	BC/MBC/DNC students pursuing diploma/certificate courses	Covers tuition fee and maintenance allowance
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Fellowship Programme	Merit-based; open to students in government institutions	Financial support for higher education
Vetri Nichayam Scheme	Students admitted to government paramedical courses	Financial assistance subject to applicable norms

Applications for Tamil Nadu state scholarships are typically accepted between June and October each year via the TN State Scholarship Portal (ssp.tn.gov.in).
Students must apply within the stipulated deadline to avail scholarship benefits.
Scholarship amounts and eligibility criteria are subject to revision by the Government of Tamil Nadu.

GCMC Dialysis Technician FAQs

Ques. Is there any entrance exam for admission to the Diploma in Dialysis Technician at Government Chengalpattu Medical College?

Ans. No, there is no entrance exam. Admission is based purely on HSC (Class 12) marks and communal reservation as per Tamil Nadu Government norms. Candidates are selected through a district-level merit list.

Ques. What is the total fee for the Diploma in Dialysis Technician at GCMC?

Ans. The total fee for the entire one-year course is Rs. 1,450, which includes tuition fee (Rs. 200), special fee (Rs. 250), library fee (Rs. 500), and exam fee (Rs. 500). There are no additional charges.

Ques. Is hostel accommodation available for students of this course at Government Chengalpattu Medical College?

Ans. No, hostel accommodation is not available for Allied Health Science (AHS) certificate course students at Government Chengalpattu Medical College. Students need to arrange their own accommodation.

Ques. What does the Diploma in Dialysis Technician course involve?

Ans. The course trains students in operating haemodialysis machines, managing dialysis access, monitoring patients during dialysis sessions, handling dialysis consumables, and understanding renal physiology and kidney disease management. Practical training is conducted in the nephrology and dialysis unit of the hospital.

Ques. What career opportunities are available after completing the Diploma in Dialysis Technician?

Ans. Graduates can work as Dialysis Technicians in government and private hospitals, dialysis centres, nephrology departments, and kidney care clinics. With the growing burden of chronic kidney disease in India, there is significant demand for trained dialysis technicians in both urban and rural healthcare settings.

Ques. How many seats are available for the Dialysis Technician course at Government Chengalpattu Medical College?

Ans. The college offers 20 seats for the Dialysis Technician certificate course. Seats are allotted based on merit and communal reservation as per Tamil Nadu Government norms, with 10% reserved for service candidates and 5% for Differently Abled candidates.