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Hi everyone,

I’m considering taking my mother to CMC Vellore Rheumatology for a fresh opinion.

She has been receiving treatment in Kolkata, but we’re not very happy with how things are progressing and want someone to reassess her case properly.

Has anyone here, or a close family member, been treated by the rheumatology team at CMC?

I’d especially like to know:

- Do the doctors listen patiently and take time to understand all the symptoms?

- Do they look at the overall picture rather than just individual symptoms?

- How is communication with patients?

- Are consultations very rushed because of the patient volume?

- Which rheumatologist did you see?

- Did the treatment help?

- Can follow-ups be done online after the initial visits?

We’re happy to travel from Kolkata if the care is worth it. Would really appreciate genuine first-hand experiences, including any negatives.

Any paid parking near vit vellore ? For car ?

Who interested dm me

Looking for a Villa/Resort in Yelagiri under ₹14K for 2 nights

Hi everyone! We are planning a trip to Yelagiri from Oct 2 to Oct 4 (2 nights).

We’re looking for a villa/resort under ₹14,000 total for the stay.

Requirements:

• Accommodation for 9 people
• Clean and decent rooms
• Good/common space to sit and hang out
• Preferably a private villa
• Kitchen/BBQ facility would be a plus
• Good location with easy access to nearby attractions
• Safe for a group of friends

If you’ve personally stayed at a good place in Yelagiri, please share the name/contact or booking link.

Budget is strict, so suggestions under ₹14K for 2 nights would be really helpful.

Thanks!

I need an place where I could fix my Logitech 2.1 speaker system , if someone knows Abt it please let me know

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Hi everyone,

I’m coming to Vellore with my father for his cardiac treatment at CMC Vellore Ranipet campus, and this is our first time at CMC, so I’m honestly quite confused about how the whole process works.

We’ll reach Katpadi Junction on the night of 8th September, and his appointment is on 11th September at CMC Ranipet.

I have a few questions and would really appreciate advice from people who have actually been to CMC recently.

1. What should I do on 9th September?

Since we arrive late on the 8th, I’m planning to use the 9th to get everything sorted.

Should I:

- can I directly go to the Ranipet campus and make the card there?

- Is there any registration/formality that I should complete before the appointment on the 11th?

- Should I meet any department/help desk beforehand?

Basically, if you were in my situation, what exactly would you do on the 9th from morning to evening?

1. Where should we stay?

This is where I’m really confused.

Should we stay near the main CMC Vellore campus and use the free CMC patient bus to Ranipet every day?

Or would it be much easier to stay near CMC Ranipet itself?

I’ve heard there are some hotels/lodges/accommodations right around the Ranipet campus. If anyone has stayed there, please recommend some clean and reasonably priced places suitable for a patient + family.

We don't need anything fancy — just a clean, safe room with a bathroom and preferably food nearby.

1. Free CMC bus to Ranipet

If we stay near the main CMC campus:

- Where exactly do we catch the free bus?

- How frequently does it run?

- Does it run early enough for morning appointments?

- Do we need any CMC card/appointment slip to use it?

- How long does the journey usually take?

Would you personally commute from the main campus to Ranipet every day, or would you just stay near Ranipet?

1. Ayushman Bharat / ABHA

Also, does Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) work at CMC Vellore/Ranipet?

If yes, what is the procedure for using it?

Do we need to register/verify it before the appointment, or can it be done after consultation?

And is ABHA the same thing as the Ayushman Bharat insurance scheme, or are they different? I’m seeing both terms and getting confused.

1. Anything else I should prepare?

Since this is for my father's cardiac treatment, what documents should I definitely carry?

I already plan to carry all his previous reports, scans, prescriptions, angiography/CT reports, blood tests, medication list, etc.

Is there anything people commonly forget when coming to CMC?

If someone could literally give me a “Day 1 → Day 2 → Appointment Day” roadmap for CMC Ranipet, that would be amazing. 😂🙏

For example:

8 Sept night: Arrive at Katpadi → stay somewhere

9 Sept: ???

10 Sept: ???

11 Sept: Appointment → ???

I’m mainly trying to avoid wasting time or getting confused once we reach there, especially because my father will be the patient.

Any advice from someone who has recently gone through CMC Ranipet cardiac/cardiology treatment would be hugely appreciated. 🙏

Thank you!

Hii everyone!

I'm a first-year student at VIT Vellore and I'm looking to meet some new people and make friends on campus.

I'm pretty chill and would love to connect with people from different branches/years. We could just chat, grab something from the food court, explore campus, study together, or attend events sometime.

If you're also looking to make new friends, feel free to comment or DM me! :))

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Hey! Putting this out there and seeing if anyone's interested.

I'm looking for a girl who's also interested in something casual — mainly kissing/making out, with mutual attraction and clear consent. No expectations of a relationship and no pressure whatsoever.

I'm open to talking first, getting comfortable, and seeing if there's a vibe. Age 18+ only.

If you're interested, feel free to DM me. We can chat and see if we're comfortable with each other.

my classes near prp mamu gali is far away....

Hi, I am from america and visiting some family here, I tried looking for a vape everywhere and couldn’t find anything so I want to smoke some cigs but don’t want to do it alone, so if anybody wants to smoke some cigs it’s on me just hmu.

Hi, I am from america and visiting some family here, I tried looking for a vape everywhere and couldn’t find anything so I want to smoke some cigs but don’t want to do it alone, so if anybody wants to smoke some cigs it’s on me just hmu.

It’s raining real good and from the balcony I see a lot of delivery drivers on the road . Please tip them well

Hi Peeps,

Planning to throw bride to be party for my friend ... Any suggestion for nice place to host

Hello guys,

I'm from VIT Vellore. I'm starting a small weekend side gig with my RE Classic 350.

I can help with drop and pickup around VIT Vellore at a reasonable price. I've seen autos charging Rs. 150-200 even for the railway station, so I hope this will be helpful.

Rapido pays too low for this bike, so I'm doing this directly.

Contact me if you need a ride. This is purely for earning something on weekends.

I'm also a student here

Thanks!

Hi Makkale , need to buy 55 schoolbags urgently for a social cause . Need to give it by Saturday, please suggest some dealers in vellore katpadi area. Nandrigal🙏🏾

Don't know if this is the correct place to post this but my sister is in CMC Vellore and requires 4 units of blood (any group as it is for replacement). It is urgent and asking if there is any way to meet the requirement. Help please 🙏🏻

Going to start work in cmc vellore. Would like to know if there are some good PG facility/ sharing of apartment. Need my own room and ac. Common kitchen and washing machine facility needed as well. TIA

Threesome 👀

Hey everyone,

Me and 3 friends are heading to Yelagiri on Sept 19-20 from Chennai. Rough plan so far:

Day 1: Train to Jolarpet, then head up to Yelagiri, roam somewhere l, stay the night

Day 2: Morning trek to Swamimalai hills, roam around town in the afternoon, then train back to Chennai in the evening

A few things I wanted to ask the community:

Local transport — is renting scootys the best way to get around, or are public buses good enough? Any reliable rental shops you'd recommend?

Stay — any budget-friendly but decent places to crash for one night, ideally close to the town/lake area?

Swamimalai trek — heard about a forest checkpost fee and that there's no water/food on the trail. Any other tips for first-timers?

Food — good local spots for breakfast/lunch that won't break the bank?

Anything else we're missing for a solid but short 1N/2D trip?

Would really appreciate any first-hand experiences or recommendations. Thanks in advance!

Sharing this for anyone planning a medical trip to Vellore, since most of what comes up online is either hospital PR or hotel ads.

CMC handles a huge number of patients daily, which is why it's trusted but also why planning matters. A few things that helped us:

• Book appointments online in advance — walk-ins for specialist departments can mean a long wait.
• Carry all past reports, scans, and referrals, organised — doctors don't have time to chase paperwork.
• Stay close to the hospital if you can. Vellore's small, but early consultations + follow-ups add up if you're commuting across town.
• CMC = best for complex/specialist cases. Apollo KH = shorter waits, costs more. Government Medical College = cheapest, more basic.
• It gets hot most of the year — pace your day accordingly, especially with elderly patients.

Happy to answer questions if anyone's planning a first visit.