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Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026: Round 1 and 2 Updates Schedule & Seat Matrix

Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026
Surjeet Kumar Singh
Content Writer

NEET UG Counselling 2026 in Tamil Nadu will be carried out by the Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education & Research (DMER), Government of Tamil Nadu. NEET counselling is conducted for admission into MBBS and BDS programs in eligible medical and dental colleges of Tamil Nadu. Admission into these programs is based on score secured by candidates in NEET UG 2026. Those students who have qualified NEET UG 2026 and fulfilled eligibility criteria are eligible to participate in Tamil Nadu NEET UG counselling. The entire counselling process is done online on official website of Tamil Nadu government. NEET UG Counselling Schedule in Tamil Nadu for 2026 has been announced for Rounds 1 and 2. Candidates are requested to refer to the new dates regarding counselling process.

Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling procedure usually consists of rounds 1, 2, 3 and Stray Vacancy Round, as per availability of seats and counselling notification issued by concerned authorities. Candidates have to make sure that they have all their necessary documents, like NEET scorecard, academic certificates, identity proof, certificates for categories and domicile, ready while filling up form. The application fee depends upon quota of seat, as it is around ₹500 for Government Quota, ₹1,000 for Management Quota along with Minority Quota and ₹5,000 for NRI Quota. There is a large number of MBBS seats in Tamil Nadu, with more than 13000 MBBS seats available for year 2026-27. After seat allocation, aspirants have to pay required fee and report to college allocated to them within given time period. All notifications, applications, merit lists, seat allocations and counselling details are updated via official Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee website.

Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 Highlights 

Particular

Details

Counselling name

Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026

Counselling authority

Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education & Research (DMER), Government of Tamil Nadu

Courses covered

MBBS & BDS

Entrance exam required

NEET UG 2026

Eligibility

NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates meeting Tamil Nadu counselling eligibility requirements

Seat allotment

Online, based on merit, choices, category and seat availability

Counselling rounds

Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and Stray Vacancy Round

Counselling process

Registration + Application + Document verification + Rank/merit list + Choice filling + Seat allotment + Fee payment + Reporting

Documents Required

NEET documents, academic certificates, ID proof, category, domicile documents and other applicable certificates

Counselling mode

Online

Application mode

Online

Counselling Registration Fee

Government Quota- ₹500

Management Quota (including Minority)-₹1,000
NRI Quota- ₹5,000

Approx. total MBBS seats

13,000+

Official counselling website

https://tnmedicalselection.net/ 

Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling Important Dates 2026

It is essential to note some important dates with regard to process of Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling such as registration, application fee payment, choice filling, seat allocation and reporting among others. It is imperative to adhere to schedule of counselling procedure as follows.

Counselling Activity

Dates

Release of Official Prospectus & Notification

29th June 2026

Online Application Begins

29th June 2026

Initial Application Submission Deadline

23rd July 2026, up to 5:00 PM

Reopened Application Window

26th July 2026, 10:00 AM to 27th July, 2026, 3:00 PM

Last Date for Document/Grievance Submission

7th August, 2026

Provisional Rank/Merit List Release

10th August, 2026

Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026: Round 1 Dates

Round 1 Counselling Activity

Dates

Online Counselling & Choice Filling

13th – 22nd August 2026

Seat Allotment Process

21st August

Seat Allotment Result (Round 1)

22nd August 2026

Download of Allotment Letter

22nd to 28th August 2026

Reporting/Joining at Allotted College

28th August 2026

Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026: Round 2 Schedule

Counselling Activity

Date & Time

Registration & Payment (if not already paid)

7th September 2026, 10:00 AM to 8th September 2026, 05:00 PM

Choice Filling & Locking

9th to 13th September 2026, 02:00 PM

Virtual Vacancy Processing

9th September 2026

Seat Allotment Processing

14th September 2026

Allotment Result Publication

15th September 2026

Provisional Allotment Order Download

15th to 18th September 2026, up to 03:00 PM

Last Date for Joining

18th September 2026, up to 05:00 PM

Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling Eligibility Criteria

In order to participate in Tamil Nadu NEET UG counselling, one needs to clear NEET examination with necessary minimum percentile. Along with this, one must fulfil age requirement of being 17 years old, have passed Class 12 in Physics, Chemistry and Biology and must possess valid proof of nativity/study in Tamil Nadu.

Eligibility Parameter

Specification

Qualifying Exam

Must have qualified NEET UG by securing minimum required percentile for respective category.

NEET Percentile Cutoff

General / EWS: 50th percentile

General / EWS-PwBD: 45th percentile

SC / ST / OBC / MBC and respective PwBD: 40th percentile

Academic Qualification

Passed Class 12 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English from a recognised board.

Minimum Marks in Qualifying Exam

General: Minimum 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology.

Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC): Minimum 40% aggregate marks.

Age Limit

Must have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31 of admission year. There is no upper age limit.

Nativity / Domicile

Mandatory for State Quota seats. Candidates must fulfil Tamil Nadu nativity requirements and provide a valid Nativity Certificate. Generally, applicants who have studied from Class 6 to Class 12 within Tamil Nadu are eligible.

Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling Registration Process

Applicants who are applying for MBBS or BDS admission via NEET UG Counselling in Tamil Nadu need to follow online registration process based on schedule. Applicants must provide accurate information, attach necessary documents, pay fee and submit their application form before due date. The following table highlights process of registration for Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling.

  • Visit the official site of Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Tamil Nadu

  • Click on specific UG medical course option (MBBS/BDS) and sign up to form a user profile by providing your NEET UG Roll Number, NTA Application Number, a valid email address and an active mobile number.

  • Log in to dashboard of applicant with given login credentials and fill in details regarding personal details, educational qualifications, category reservation requirements and NEET UG score requirements accurately.

  • Upload scanned copies of all mandatory documents as per their specifications. These mandatory documents are NEET score card, mark sheets of 10th and 12th standard, transfer certificate, nativity certificate and community certificate.

  • Pay registration fees and security deposit via online payment gateway using any one of following payment modes, debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.

  • Review all filled details once again and then submit application, as once form is locked,d there cannot be any change.

  • Print out a copy of submitted application form and payment receipt for future reference.

Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling Required Documents 

The requirement for Tamil Nadu NEET UG counselling procedure involves submission of certain documents to ensure eligibility of candidate for counselling. The necessary documents are NEET admit card, score card, mark sheets of 10th and 12th grade, transfer certificate and photo ID proof issued by government. Also, those who claim state quota must submit domicile and community certificates to participate in counselling. 

Document Name

Purpose

NEET UG Admit Card

Official NTA-issued admit card for exam.

NEET UG Scorecard / Rank Card

Official score/rank card downloaded from NTA portal.

Class 10 Mark Sheet & Certificate

Proof of date of birth and secondary school completion.

Class 11 Mark Sheet

Academic record for higher secondary level.

Class 12 / H.S.C. Mark Sheet & Passing Certificate

Proof of qualifying higher secondary education (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology).

Transfer Certificate (TC)

Obtained from school/institution last attended.

Nativity Certificate

Proof of Tamil Nadu residency/domicile (mandatory for State Quota seats).

Community / Caste Certificate

Issued by competent authority (if claiming reservation under BC, BCM, MBC, SC, SCA, ST).

Study Certificates

Proof of studying from Class VI to XII in Tamil Nadu (if applicable).

Income Certificate

Required for fee concessions/exemptions (if applicable, especially for specific categories).

Aadhaar Card / Government Photo ID

Valid proof of identity (PAN card, Driving License, Voter ID or Passport).

Provisional Seat Allotment Letter

Downloaded from official website (tnmedicalselection.net) after seat allotment.

Recent Passport-Size Photographs

8 to 10 photographs (matching ones uploaded on NEET application).

Special Category Certificates (if applicable)

PwD certificate, Ex-Servicemen, Sports quota or religious/linguistic minority certificates for management seats.

Tamil Nadu NEET UG Registration & Counselling Fee Structure 2026

Tamil Nadu NEET UG registration fee is based on category to which candidate belongs. The counselling registration fee for government quota seats is around ₹500, while management quota fee is around ₹1000. These fees are non-refundable in nature. Apart from that, candidates are also required to deposit a security deposit, which is refundable. For government quota in self-financing colleges and private colleges, security is ₹3000, while for management quota category, security deposit is ₹100000. No security deposit is required for government medical and dental colleges. 

Fee Type

Category / Quota

Amount (INR)

Details 

Application Fee

Government Quota (General / BC / BCM / MBC / DNC)

₹500

Non-refundable

SC / SCA / ST Candidates (TN Nativity)

₹0

Fully Exempted

Special Category Add-on (e.g., Ex-Servicemen, Sports)

₹100

Additional fee per special category

Counselling Registration Fee

Government Quota

₹500

Non-refundable

Management Quota (including Minority)

₹1,000

Non-refundable

NRI Quota

₹5,000

Non-refundable

Security Deposit

Government Medical / Dental Colleges

₹0

Nil

Government Quota in Self-Financing Colleges & Private Universities

₹30,000

Refundable

Management Quota (Self-Financing / Minority / NRI seats)

₹1,00,000

Refundable

Tamil Nadu NEET UG Seat Matrix 2026

Tamil Nadu NEET UG Seat Matrix provides official distribution of MBBS seats in both government and private medical colleges. This is handled by Directorate of Medical Education & Research (DMER). The detailed distribution of seats is mentioned in table below-

College Name

Management Type

Total Seats

AIQ Seats (15% / Central)

State Quota Seats

Management / NRI / Minority Seats

Madras Medical College (MMC), Chennai

State Government

250

38

212

Stanley Medical College (SMC), Chennai

State Government

250

38

212

Government Madurai Medical College, Madurai

State Government

250

38

212

Government Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur

State Government

150

22

128

Government Kilpauk Medical College (KMC), Chennai

State Government

150

22

128

Government Chengalpattu Medical College, Chengalpattu

State Government

100

15

85

Government Tirunelveli Medical College, Tirunelveli

State Government

250

38

212

Government Coimbatore Medical College, Coimbatore

State Government

200

30

170

Government Cuddalore Medical College & Hospital, Cuddalore

State Government

150

22

128

Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College, Salem

State Government

100

15

85

Government Erode Medical College & Hospital, Perundurai

State Government

100

15

85

K.A.P. Viswanatham Government Medical College, Tiruchirappalli

State Government

150

22

128

Government Thoothukudi Medical College, Thoothukudi

State Government

150

22

128

Kanyakumari Government Medical College, Asaripallam

State Government

150

22

128

Government Theni Medical College, Theni

State Government

100

15

85

Government Vellore Medical College, Vellore

State Government

100

15

85

Government Dharmapuri Medical College, Dharmapuri

State Government

100

15

85

Government Thiruvarur Medical College, Thiruvarur

State Government

150

22

128

Government Villupuram Medical College, Villupuram

State Government

100

15

85

Government Sivagangai Medical College, Sivaganga

State Government

100

15

85

Government Tiruvannamalai Medical College, Tiruvannamalai

State Government

100

15

85

ESIC Medical College & PGIMSR, K.K. Nagar, Chennai

Central Government (ESI)

150

22

128

Government Medical College (Omandurar Estate), Chennai

State Government

100

15

85

Government Medical College & ESIC Hospital, Coimbatore

State Government

100

15

85

Government Pudukkottai Medical College, Pudukkottai

State Government

150

22

128

Government Karur Medical College, Karur

State Government

150

22

128

Government Ariyalur Medical College, Ariyalur

State Government

150

22

128

Government Dindigul Medical College, Dindigul

State Government

150

22

128

Government Kallakurichi Medical College, Kallakurichi

State Government

150

22

128

Government Krishnagiri Medical College, Krishnagiri

State Government

150

22

128

Government Nagapattinam Medical College, Nagapattinam

State Government

150

22

128

Government Namakkal Medical College, Namakkal

State Government

100

15

85

Government The Nilgiris Medical College, Ooty

State Government

150

22

128

Government Ramanathapuram Medical College, Ramanathapuram

State Government

100

15

85

Government Tiruppur Medical College, Tiruppur

State Government

100

15

85

Government Tiruvallur Medical College, Tiruvallur

State Government

100

15

85

Government Virudhunagar Medical College, Virudhunagar

State Government

150

22

128

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Madurai

Central Government

50

50

0

Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore

Private (Minority)

100

50

50

PSG Institute of Medical Sciences, Coimbatore

Private (Self-Financing)

250

162

88

Annapoorna Medical College & Hospital, Salem

Private (Self-Financing)

150

97

53

KMCH Institute of Health Sciences, Coimbatore

Private (Self-Financing)

150

97

53

Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi IMS, Melmaruvathur

Private (Self-Financing)

150

97

53

Velammal Medical College Hospital, Madurai

Private (Self-Financing)

150

97

53

Trichy SRM Medical College Hospital, Trichy

Private (Self-Financing)

250

162

88

Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College, Perambalur

Private (Self-Financing)

250

162

88

Panimalar Medical College Hospital, Chennai

Private (Self-Financing)

200

130

70

Karpaga Vinayaga IMS, Maduranthagam

Private (Self-Financing)

150

97

53

Sree Mookambika IMS, Kanyakumari

Private (Minority)

150

75

75

Madha Medical College and Hospital, Chennai

Private (Minority)

150

75

75

Tagore Medical College and Hospital, Chennai

Private (Self-Financing)

250

162

88

Arunai Medical College & Hospital, Tiruvannamalai

Private (Self-Financing)

200

130

70

Takshashila Medical College, Villupuram

Private (Self-Financing)

200

130

70

Total

All Categories

8,050

831

6,192

1,027

Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling Seat Allotment Result

NEET UG counselling seat allotment result for Tamil Nadu indicates college and course allotted to candidates. Seat allotment is primarily determined through NEET rank, category, number of seats and choice preferences mentioned in counselling process of student. However, apart from rank, seat allocation and category, even some other factors like reservation policy become significant in some cases. The choices are considered according to order mentioned by applicants. In order to know about allotment result, candidates will have to visit official Tamil Nadu NEET UG counselling website. They have to use their registered credentials to log in to website and get their allotment details and further instructions. If a seat is allotted to aspirants, then they need to pay attention to instructions related to acceptance of seat and other procedures.

Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling Merit List 2026

Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 merit list is a list of eligible candidates compiled for admission to medical and dental courses. This list is used by counselling authority in order to rank students according to their performance in NEET UG and also their eligibility status. The merit list is significant because seat allocation and counselling process depend on rank of applicants in this list, along with their choice and reservation criteria. This merit list will be prepared based on NEET UG score, rank, eligibility and category of candidates at time of filling counselling application form. Some of details included in this list will be name of applicant, NEET UG score, NEET rank, community, category and other application details of students.

Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling Choice Filling & Locking Process

Choice filling is an essential part of counselling process in Tamil Nadu NEET UG counselling, as it helps students choose their desired medical and dental colleges and programs. Students should take into account their NEET rank, category, college location, fees and previous cut-off before making arrangements for their choices. In order to make online choices, students have to go to an online counselling portal, select their preferred colleges and programs and sort them out according to their preferences. After going through choice list, students have to lock and submit their choices within set deadline. Applicants should carefully fill in choices, as once choices are locked, there might be no further scope for editing them. In case an editing period is available, then students can change their choices.

Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling Reservation Policy

Tamil Nadu NEET UG counselling has implemented a reservation policy where students from various castes get an equal chance. Many of seats in medical colleges are reserved for communities like Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Most Backward Classes (MBC), Backward Classes (BC) and others. There is also a reservation for specific communities under this policy. Applicants must look into guidelines issued by authorities before applying.

Category / Sub-Category

Community Code

Reservation Percentage (State Quota)

Remarks / Sub-Quotas

Open Competition

OC

31%

Unreserved pool; open to all candidates based on merit regardless of community.

Backward Classes

BC

26.5% (commonly grouped as 30% with BCM)

Includes eligible backward classes listed by Tamil Nadu government.

Backward Classes Muslim

BCM

3.5% (earmarked within BC)

Sub-quota exclusive to Muslim candidates belonging to BC category.

Most Backward Classes & Denotified Communities

MBC & DNC

20%

Set aside for MBC and DNC communities as per state classification.

Scheduled Castes

SC

18% total (15% general SC + 3% SCA)

Out of 18% total SC reservation, 3% is preferentially earmarked exclusively for Arunthathiyar community (SCA).

Scheduled Tribes

ST

1%

Allocated for recognised scheduled tribes in Tamil Nadu.

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities

PwD

5% (Horizontal)

Applied horizontally across all vertical categories (OC, BC, BCM, MBC, SC, ST) as per RPwD Act.

Special Categories

-

Specific horizontal sub-quotas

Applied vertically/horizontally for eligible candidates under categories such as Ex-Servicemen, Eminent Sports Persons and Children of Freedom Fighters.

Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling Rounds

NEET UG Counselling of Tamil Nadu occurs through several rounds for admissions to medical and dental courses. After registering and filling in choices, students are allocated seats according to their NEET ranking, category and seats available. Students can either accept seat or participate in next round of counselling for better seat options. The process of counselling could go on for multiple rounds depending on seat availability.

Counselling Round

Eligibility

Seat Allotment / Purpose

Reporting & Action Details

Round 1

All NEET UG qualified candidates are registered on Tamil Nadu state portal.

Allotment is carried out strictly based on NEET scores, State Merit Ranks, reservation guidelines and preferences filled.

Candidates allotted a seat must download their provisional allotment order and report to allotted college within stipulated window. Upgradation options to a better choice can be exercised during subsequent rounds.

Round 2

Candidates who were not allotted any seat in Round 1.

Aspirants who secured a seat and opted for upgradation.

Newly eligible students, as permitted by committee.

Re-allocation of seats left vacant after Round 1, alongside processing fresh choices submitted by eligible applicants.

Reporting to newly allotted college is mandatory if an upgrade occurs. If an applicant fails to join college allotted in Round 2, they risk losing their security deposit as per state guidelines.

Mop-up Round (Round 3)

Registered students who remain unallotted in Rounds 1 and 2.

Candidates who exited/did not report, provided they complete necessary re-registration steps if specified by guidelines.

Conducted to systematically fill remaining vacant seats across government quotas, self-financing and management pool allocations.

Fresh choice filling is usually mandatory. Once a seat is allotted in mop-up round, joining is compulsory; failing to join attracts penalisation and disqualification from further stray vacancies.

Stray Vacancy Round

Restricted candidates who do not hold any seat through previous state or central counselling rounds and meet qualifying database criteria.

Last-chance seat allotment is conducted to clear out individual leftover or dropped-out vacancies remaining in institutions.

Spot admissions or final merit-based allotment lists where asprants must report immediately with original documents and complete fee formalities, as there is no further scope for upgradation.

Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling Expected NEET Cutoff 2026

NEET UG cutoff 2026 for Tamil Nadu state counselling is set by Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) and is for different categories. For general category candidates trying for an MBBS seat through a government college, cutoff is expected to remain between 610 and above marks. On the other hand, categories of BC, MBC and SC will get a comparatively lower cutoff. For students applying for private medical colleges or management seats, cutoff is going to be comparatively easy, depending on seats available.

Category

Previous Year (2024) Closing Marks (Approx. Range)

Previous Year (2025) Closing Marks (Approx. Range)

Expected Cutoff Marks (2026)

Expected Safe Score for Top Govt Colleges

OC / General (Open Competition)

505 – 620

490 – 615

590 – 610

650 – 685+

BC (Backwards Class)

490 – 610

480 – 600

570 – 590

630 – 660

BCM Backwards Class Muslim)

480 – 595

470 – 585

555 – 575

615 – 645

MBC / DNC (Most Backward Class)

485 – 590

475 – 580

530 – 555

600 – 630

SC (Scheduled Caste)

400 – 505

390 – 490

440 – 465

520 – 550

SCA (Scheduled Caste Arunthathiyar)

365 – 440

355 – 430

380 – 410

450 – 490

ST (Scheduled Tribe)

370 – 450

360 – 440

390 – 420

460 – 500

Government Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu has some of the most impressive networks of government medical colleges in India. The state has more than 35 medical colleges under its belt, which include famous names such as Madras Medical College and provide thousands of seats to pursue an MBBS at affordable rates. These medical colleges are known for offering quality clinical education, extremely qualified teachers and huge hospitals where thousands of patients are treated daily.

College Name

Location

MBBS Seats

Establishment Year

Management

Madras Medical College (MMC)

Park Town, Chennai

250

1835

State Government

Stanley Medical College (SMC)

Washermanpet, Chennai

250

1838

State Government

Government Madurai Medical College

Madurai

250

1954

State Government

Government Thanjavur Medical College

Thanjavur

150

1958

State Government

Government Kilpauk Medical College (KMC)

Kilpauk, Chennai

150

1960

State Government

Government Chengalpattu Medical College

Chengalpattu

100

1965

State Government

Government Tirunelveli Medical College

Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli

250

1965

State Government

Government Coimbatore Medical College

Peelamedu, Coimbatore

200

1966

State Government

Government Cuddalore Medical College & Hospital (formerly Rajah Muthiah Medical College)

Chidambaram, Cuddalore

150

1985

State Government

Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College

Salem

100

1986

State Government

Government Erode Medical College & Hospital (formerly IRT Perundurai Medical College)

Perundurai, Erode

100

1992

State Government

K.A.P. Viswanatham Government Medical College

Tiruchirappalli

150

1997

State Government

Government Thoothukudi Medical College

Thoothukudi

150

2000

State Government

Kanyakumari Government Medical College

Asaripallam, Kanyakumari

150

2001

State Government

Government Theni Medical College

Theni

100

2004

State Government

Government Vellore Medical College

Vellore

100

2005

State Government

Government Dharmapuri Medical College

Dharmapuri

100

2008

State Government

Government Thiruvarur Medical College

Thiruvarur

150

2010

State Government

Government Villupuram Medical College

Mundiyampakkam, Villupuram

100

2010

State Government

Government Sivagangai Medical College

Sivaganga

100

2012

State Government

Government Tiruvannamalai Medical College

Tiruvannamalai

100

2013

State Government

ESIC Medical College & PGIMSR

K.K. Nagar, Chennai

150

2013

Central Government (ESI Corporation)

Government Medical College (Omandurar Government Estate)

Triplicane, Chennai

100

2015

State Government

Government Medical College & ESIC Hospital

Singanallur, Coimbatore

100

2016

State Government

Government Pudukkottai Medical College

Pudukkottai

150

2017

State Government

Government Karur Medical College

Karur

150

2019

State Government

Government Ariyalur Medical College

Ariyalur

150

2021

State Government

Government Dindigul Medical College

Dindigul

150

2021

State Government

Government Kallakurichi Medical College

Kallakurichi

150

2021

State Government

Government Krishnagiri Medical College

Krishnagiri

150

2021

State Government

Government Nagapattinam Medical College

Nagapattinam

150

2021

State Government

Government Namakkal Medical College

Namakkal

100

2021

State Government

Government The Nilgiris Medical College

Udhagamandalam (Ooty)

150

2021

State Government

Government Ramanathapuram Medical College

Ramanathapuram

100

2021

State Government

Government Tiruppur Medical College

Tiruppur

100

2021

State Government

Government Tiruvallur Medical College

Tiruvallur

100

2021

State Government

Government Virudhunagar Medical College

Virudhunagar

150

2021

State Government

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)

Madurai

50

2021

Central Government (MoHFW)

Private Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu

Many private medical colleges in Tamil Nadu provide excellent opportunities for students who wish to pursue medicine. They have a big hospital facility, up-to-date laboratories and well-qualified faculty to aid students in acquiring practical experience. Admission is usually based on NEET score, through counselling and management quota system. Although fees may be quite high compared to government colleges, these colleges produce thousands of medical professionals annually.

College Name

Seats

Est. Year

Fee Structure (Per Annum Approx.)

Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore

100

1942

Govt Quota: ₹56,330

(Significantly lower due to institutional structure)

PSG Institute of Medical Sciences, Coimbatore

250

1985

Govt Quota: ₹4.50 Lakhs

Mgmt Quota: ₹15.0 Lakhs

NRI Quota: ₹27.0 Lakhs

Annapoorna Medical College & Hospital, Salem

150

2011

Govt Quota: ₹4.35 Lakhs

Mgmt Quota: ₹15.0 Lakhs

NRI Quota: ₹27.0 Lakhs

KMCH Institute of Health Sciences, Coimbatore

150

2019

Govt Quota: ₹4.35 Lakhs

Mgmt Quota: ₹15.0 Lakhs

NRI Quota: ₹27.0 Lakhs

Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences, Melmaruvathur

150

2008

Govt Quota: ₹4.50 Lakhs

Mgmt Quota: ₹15.0 Lakhs

NRI Quota: ₹27.0 Lakhs

Velammal Medical College Hospital, Madurai

150

2013

Govt Quota: ₹4.40 Lakhs

Mgmt Quota: ₹15.0 Lakhs

NRI Quota: ₹27.0 Lakhs

Trichy SRM Medical College Hospital, Trichy

250

2009

Govt Quota: ₹4.50 Lakhs

Mgmt Quota: ₹15.0 Lakhs

NRI Quota: ₹27.0 Lakhs

Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College, Perambalur

250

2011

Govt Quota: ₹4.50 Lakhs

Mgmt Quota: ₹15.0 Lakhs

NRI Quota: ₹27.0 Lakhs

Panimalar Medical College Hospital, Chennai

200

2022

Govt Quota: ₹4.50 Lakhs

Mgmt Quota: ₹15.0 Lakhs

NRI Quota: ₹27.0 Lakhs

Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences, Maduranthagam

150

2009

Govt Quota: ₹4.35 Lakhs

Mgmt Quota: ₹15.0 Lakhs

NRI Quota: ₹27.0 Lakhs

Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Kanyakumari

150

2006

Govt Quota: ₹4.40 Lakhs

Mgmt Quota: ₹15.0 Lakhs

NRI Quota: ₹27.0 Lakhs

Madha Medical College and Hospital, Chennai

150

2011

Govt Quota: ₹4.35 Lakhs

Mgmt Quota: ₹15.0 Lakhs

NRI Quota: ₹27.0 Lakhs

Tagore Medical College and Hospital, Chennai

250

2010

Govt Quota: ₹4.35 Lakhs

Mgmt Quota: ₹15.0 Lakhs

NRI Quota: ₹27.0 Lakhs

Arunai Medical College & Hospital, Tiruvannamalai

200

2021

Govt Quota: ₹4.50 Lakhs

Mgmt Quota: ₹15.0 Lakhs

NRI Quota: ₹27.0 Lakhs

Takshashila Medical College, Villupuram

200

2025

Govt Quota: ₹5.40 Lakhs

Mgmt Quota: ₹16.20 Lakhs

NRI Quota: ₹30.0 Lakhs

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