Children of ESIC insured persons invited to apply for ward of IP certificate for medical admissions
Children of Insured Persons (IP) under the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) seeking admission to MBBS, BDS or BSc Nursing programmes for the academic year 2025–26 under the IP quota are required to apply online for the 'Ward of IP Certificate' by May 18.
A total of 466 MBBS seats are available across India under this quota, including 50 seats in Tamil Nadu—30 at ESIC Medical College, K.K. Nagar, and 20 at Government Medical College, Coimbatore. In addition, 28 BDS and 60 BSc Nursing seats are available across the country for eligible candidates.
Applications for the Ward of IP Certificate can be submitted through the official ESIC website: www.esic.gov.in. Details about the documents required for uploading are also available on the website.
For more information, applicants may contact the nearest ESIC Branch Office, Sub-Regional Office, or Regional Office. In Coimbatore, the Sub-Regional Office can be reached at 0422-2362318.
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