Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute Chennai B.Sc Physician Assistant: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The nursing faculty at the college is well-qualified, though the Allied Health Science department's staff quality is lower. The academic schedule is busy, often leaving course content unfinished before exams, which affects faculty recommendations. However, faculty members are approachable and offer life skills training. The college follows an annual semester system with four internal assessments and class tests for revision. The teacher-to-student ratio is about 2:10, with over 80 students in some courses. Monthly internal CAT exams, including a model and final exam each semester, are held. Motivational classes support students' mental health. Internships are offered exclusively within the college's hospital, providing direct patient interaction, with a stipend and required documentation. The annual tuition fee is around INR 50,000, with an additional first-year deposit. Hostel fees are approximately INR 90,000 yearly. For nursing, initial tuition was INR 150,000 for boys and INR 11,000 for girls, increasing by INR 5,000 annually. The fee for a B.Sc. in Physician Assistant at the Apollo Institute of Health Sciences is about INR 1.5 lakh per year, plus extra exam and uniform charges. Admission fees are INR 1,500. No scholarships are provided, but internships within the Apollo group offer a stipend of INR 3,000 monthly. The course lasts over three years, with annual fees of INR 1 lakh and semester fees of INR 50,000, amounting to two semesters per year.