King Institute of Preventive Medicine
Pioneering Public Health, Research and Biological Innovation
About King Institute of Preventive Medicine
The King Institute of Preventive Medicine and Research, located in Guindy, Chennai, is a legendary public health and medical research institution established in the late 19th century and expanded significantly over decades. Functioning under the Directorate of Medical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu, it has been a cornerstone in vaccine production, diagnostic bacteriology, virology, and biomedical research. Apart from its core public health responsibilities—such as manufacturing anti-snake venom serum and acting as a WHO-authorized yellow fever vaccination centre—the institute offers specialized post-graduate M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs in Microbiology, Virology, Immunology, and Diagnostics. With heritage architecture combined with advanced laboratory setups, the institution offers unmatched research exposure, producing elite scientists, microbiologists, and public health experts who lead healthcare innovations globally.
Highlights
Courses Offered
Admission Process
Notification
Announcement of admissions by medical university/institute.
Application
Online submission of applications with science degree transcripts.
Entrance Examination
Clearing the specialized medical entrance test.
Counseling
Seat selection based on merit and category rules.
Admission
Verification of credentials and enrolment.
Facilities
Placement Information
Scholarships
- Government Research Fellowships
- ICMR Junior Research Fellowships
- State Merit Scholarship
- SC/ST Higher Education Grant
- Backward Class Scholarship
- DST Inspire Fellowship
- National Talent Scholarship
- Institutional Research Stipend
Hostel Facilities
Events
- National Public Health Seminar
- Virology Research Workshop
- Annual Science Day Exhibition
- Medical Innovation Conclave
- Inter-College Biotech Symposium
- Alumni Meet
Campus Life
Technical Clubs
- Microbiology Research Circle
- Biotech Innovation Guild
- Public Health Advocacy Group
- Epidemiology Club
Cultural Clubs
- Literary Society
- Fine Arts Club
- Music Troupe
- Photography Club
- Nature Club
Community Service
- Vaccination Awareness Drives
- Public Health Camps
- Blood Donation Camps
- Sanitation Outreach
- Medical Relief Camps
- Rural Health Education