The pictorial cancellation features the official emblem and seal of Christian Medical College Vellore, depicting the central cross surrounded by stylized laurel branches and the institutional motto "Not to be ministered unto, but to minister". The circular postmark design is enclosed by the circular inscriptions "C.M.C. Hospital - सी.एम.सी. अस्पताल" and the postal identifier "632004", accompanied by the cancellation date
Issued by India Post to honor one of India's premier medical institutions, this permanent pictorial cancellation commemorates the Christian Medical College & Hospital (CMC), Vellore. Founded in 1900 by Dr. Ida S. Scudder as a single-bed clinic, CMC Vellore has grown into a world-renowned medical college and tertiary care hospital known for pioneering medical milestones in India—including the nation's first open-heart surgery and kidney transplant. The cancellation permanently recognizes its century-long legacy of healthcare service and medical education on mail originating from the CMC Hospital Sub Post Office.
