Tamil Nadu: Government, Private, Seat, Fees, Cutoff

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Tamil Nadu has a good number of medical colleges located across the state, providing MBBS courses to students. These include famous institutions like Madras Medical College, Stanley Medical College, and AIIMS Madurai, newer government colleges in places like Theni, Virudhunagar, and Namakkal. Most of these colleges are affiliated with The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai, and have annual intakes ranging from 50 to 250 students. They were established over a long period, from the 1800s to recent years, providing wide access to medical education.

Sl.No.	Name and Address of Medical College / Medical Institution	University Name	Year of Established	Annual Intake (Seats)
1	Theni Government Medical College, Theni	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2006	100
2	Madras Medical College, Chennai	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	1835	250
3	All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Madurai	Statutory Autonomous, AIIMS (Madurai)		50
4	Stanley Medical College, Chennai	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	1838	250
5	Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	1959	150
6	Govt. Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College, Salem	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	1986	100
7	Madurai Medical College, Madurai	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	1954	250
8	Tirunelveli Medical College, Tirunelveli	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	1965	250
9	KanyaKumari Government Medical College, Asaripallam	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2003	150
10	Chengalpattu Medical College, Chengalpattu	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	1965	100
11	Government Dharmapuri Medical College, Dharmapuri	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2008	100
12	Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	1960	150
13	K A P Viswanathan Government Medical College, Trichy	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	1998	150
14	Thoothukudi Medical College, Thoothukudi	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2000	150
15	Government Erode Medical College & Hospital, Perundurai	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	1992	100
16	Government Vellore Medical College, Vellore	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2005	100
17	Government Medical College & Hospital, Cuddalore	Annamalai University	1985	150
18	Coimbatore Medical College, Coimbatore	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	1966	200
19	Annaii Medical College and Hospital	Dr. M.G.R. University of Health Sciences, Tamilnadu	2024	200
20	Kanyakumari Medical Mission Research Centre	St. Joseph University	2024	100
21	Government Medical College, Virudhunagar	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2021	150
22	Government Medical College, Tiruppur	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2021	100
23	Government Medical College, Namakkal	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2021	100
24	Government Medical College, Ramanathapuram	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2021	100
25	Government Medical College, The Nilgiris	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2021	150
26	Government Medical College, Kallakurichi	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2021	150
27	Government Medical College, Thiruvallur	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2021	100
28	Government Medical College, Krishnagiri	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2021	150
29	Government Medical College, Nagapattinam	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2021	150
30	Government Medical College, Ariyalur	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2021	150
31	Government Medical College, Dindigul	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2021	150
32	Government Medical College, Karur	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2019	150
33	Government Medical College, Pudukottai	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2017	150
34	Government Medical College & ESIC Hospital, Coimbatore	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2016	100
35	Government Medical College, Omandurar	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2015	100
36	Government Thiruvannamalai Medical College, Thiruvannamalai	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2013	100
37	E.S.I.C. Medical College & Hospital, K.K. Nagar, Chennai	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2013	150
38	Government Sivagangai Medical College, Sivaganga	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2012	100
39	Thiruvarur Govt. Medical College, Thiruvarur	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2010	100
40	Government Villupuram Medical College, Villupuram	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2010	100

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Tamil Nadu has a good number of medical colleges, both government and private, providing education in medicine. Many of these colleges are affiliated with the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, while some are deemed universities. They vary in age, with some established over a century ago, like Christian Medical College, and others starting recently. Annual intake ranges from 100 to 250 students, giving thousands of aspiring doctors the chance to study medicine and serve communities across the state.

Sl.No.	Name and Address of Medical College / Medical Institution	University Name	Year of Established	Annual Intake (Seats)
1	Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai	Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research(Deemed to be University), Chennai	1985	250
2	Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute, Kancheepuram	Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed University), Pondicherry	2008	250
3	Meenakshi Medical College and Research Institute, Enathur	Meenakshi University (Deemed), Chennai	2003	250
4	Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Kanchipuram	Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (Deemed University), Chettinad	2006	250
5	Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences, Maduranthagam	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2009	150
6	Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Kanchipuram	Saveetha University (Deemed), Chennai	2008	250
7	Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Kanyakumari	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2006	150
8	Tagore Medical College and Hospital, Chennai	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2010	250
9	Vinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar Medical College, Salem	Vinayaka Missions University (Deemed), Salem	1996	150
10	Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chennai	Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research (Deemed Univ.), Chennai	2003	250
11	PSG Institute of Medical Sciences, Coimbatore	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	1985	250
12	Christian Medical College, Vellore	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	1942	100
13	J R Medical College and Hospital	Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research (Deemed Univ.), Chennai	2024	200
14	Nandha Medical College & Hospital, Erode	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2023	150
15	Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital	Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University, a state private University of Tamil Nadu	2023	150
16	PSP Medical College Hospital and Research Institute	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2023	150
17	Sri Venkateswaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Chennai	Sri Venkateswaraa University, Chennai	2022	250
18	Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital	Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University, a state private University of Tamil Nadu	2021	250
19	Faculty of Medicine, Sri Lalithambigai Medical College and Hospital	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2021	200
20	Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital And Research Institute	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2021	200
21	Arunai Medical College And Hospital	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2021	200
22	VELS Medical College & Hospital	Vels Institute Of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS) (Deemed University)	2021	250
23	ST Peters Medical College, Hospital & Research Institute	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2021	250
24	Indira Medical College & Hospitals, Thiruvallur	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2020	150
25	Bhaarat Medical College & Hospital	Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research (Deemed Univ.), Chennai	2020	250
26	Panimalar Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Chennai	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2020	200
27	KMCH Institute of Health Sciences and Research, Coimbatore	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2019	150
28	Velammal Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Madurai	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2013	150
29	Karpagam Faculty of Medical Sciences & Research, Coimbatore	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2012	150
30	Madha Medical College and Hospital, Thandalam, Chennai	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2011	150
31	Annapoorna Medical College & Hospital, Salem	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2011	150
32	Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital, Perambalur	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2011	250
33	Sri Muthukumaran Medical College, Chennai	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2010	150
34	Trichy SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Trichy	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2009	250
35	ACS Medical College and Hospital, Chennai	Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute (Deemed University), Chennai	2008	250
36	Melmaruvathur Adiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research	The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai	2008	150
37	SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Chengalpattu	SRM Institute of Science & Technology (Formerly SRM University)	2005	250

The process of MBBS counselling is an important step for students who have completed their NEET exam and are looking to secure a seat in a medical college. After the NEET results are announced, eligible candidates can participate in the counselling process, which is usually conducted in multiple rounds. The counselling is designed to help students choose colleges based on their rank, preference, and availability of seats. In Tamil Nadu, the state government conducts its own counselling for state quota seats, while there is also an All India Quota (AIQ) counselling managed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). Students need to register online, fill in their choices of colleges and courses, and then attend document verification. Once their documents are verified, seats are allotted according to their NEET rank and preferences. This process ensures transparency and fairness, giving each student a chance to pursue their dream of becoming a doctor.

In Tamil Nadu, MBBS counselling typically starts with the release of the state merit list, which ranks students based on their NEET scores. After the merit list is published, students must participate in online choice filling, where they select the colleges they wish to join. The state conducts multiple rounds of counselling, and seats are allotted in each round depending on availability and students’ preferences. After a seat is confirmed, candidates must complete the admission formalities, including fee payment and document submission. It is important for students to stay updated with official notifications and deadlines to avoid missing any opportunities. Overall, MBBS counselling is a systematic and fair process that guides students step by step, helping them secure a seat in medical colleges across Tamil Nadu or under the All India Quota, ultimately making their dream of becoming a doctor a reality.

PG medical counselling and admission is an important process for doctors who want to start postgraduate courses like MD, MS, or diploma programs. In India, this process is conducted through both national and state-level counselling. The main goal is to ensure that admissions are fair, transparent, and merit-based, so that every aspiring doctor gets a chance to continue their medical education according to their rank in exams like NEET-PG. Candidates need to register online, fill in their choices of colleges and courses, and attend counselling rounds based on their merit and reservation category. This process also helps in allocating seats in government and private medical colleges in a systematic way, reducing confusion and ensuring smooth admissions.

In Tamil Nadu, PG medical counselling is managed by the state authorities in coordination with the national guidelines. Candidates who have qualified for NEET-PG can participate in the counselling process to get seats in various government and private medical colleges across the state. The counselling usually happens in multiple rounds, including an initial counselling, mop-up rounds, and stray vacancy rounds if seats remain unfilled. It is important for candidates to keep track of deadlines, required documents, and fees to avoid missing opportunities. Overall, PG medical counselling in Tamil Nadu provides a clear pathway for young doctors to advance their careers and gain specialization in their preferred field, helping them contribute effectively to the healthcare system.

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