Tamil Nadu, the land of the oldest living traditions, arts & cultures. Tamil Nadu is known as the jewel of South India. It is the most Industrialised & Urbanised state in the country. Tamil Nadu is the 11th largest state in terms of population.
In NEET 2021 examination a number of 1,12,889 students have applied for the NEET examination. 57.44% was the pass percentage in NEET 2020 and this year Tamil Nadu is expecting a hike in the pass percentage. Tamil Nadu is home to 25 Government medical colleges and 16 Private Medical colleges. Here in this blog let’s have a look at the top 10 Government Medical colleges in Tamil Nadu.
1. Madras Medical College, Chennai
One of the famous medical colleges in India, located in the heart of Chennai. It was founded on February 2, 1835, during the British Raj. It is India’s third oldest medical college, following Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research and Calcutta Medical College.
Courses Offered
| Course | Duration (in Years) | No. of seats |
| MBBS | 5.5 | 250 |
| B.Pharma | 4 | 60 |
| B.Sc Nursing | 4 | 50 |
| M.Sc Nursing | 2 | 40 |
| Post-B.Sc Nursing | 2 | 40 |
| MS Ophthalmology | 3 | 30 |
| PG Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 2 | 28 |
| PG Diploma in Child Health | 2 | 26 |
| MD General Medicine | 3 | 24 |
| MD Anaesthesiology | 3 | 22 |
| MS General Surgery | 3 | 20 |
| MD Pathology | 3 | 18 |
| PG Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology | 2 | 18 |
| MD Paediatrics | 3 | 17 |
| DM Cardiology | 3 | 14 |
| DM Neurology | 3 | 14 |
| M.Ch Thoracic Surgery | 3 | 14 |
| MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 3 | 13 |
| MS Orthopaedics | 3 | 13 |
| M.Pharma Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 2 | 10 |
| M.Pharma Pharmaceutics | 2 | 10 |
| M.Pharma Pharmacognosy | 2 | 10 |
| MD Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy | 3 | 10 |
| MD Microbiology | 3 | 10 |
| MD Psychiatry | 3 | 10 |
| MD Social Preventive and Community Medicine | 3 | 10 |
| PG Diploma in Anesthesiology | 2 | 10 |
| PG Diploma in Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy | 2 | 10 |
| M.Ch Neurosurgery | 3 | 9 |
| M.Ch Pediatric Surgery | 3 | 9 |
| DM Neonatology | 3 | 8 |
| M.Ch Genito Urinary Surgery | 3 | 8 |
| M.Ch Plastic Surgery | 3 | 8 |
| PG Diploma in Public Health | 2 | 8 |
| PG Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Disease | 2 | 8 |
| DM Gastroenterology | 3 | 6 |
| DM Nephrology | 3 | 6 |
| M.Ch Surgical Gastroenterology | 3 | 6 |
| M.Ch Vascular Surgery | 3 | 6 |
| MS ENT | 3 | 6 |
| PG Diploma in Orthopaedics | 2 | 6 |
| PG Diploma in Psychological Medicine | 2 | 6 |
| PG Diploma in Radiodiagnosis | 2 | 6 |
| PG Diploma in Radiotherapy | 2 | 6 |
| MD Physiology | 3 | 5 |
| MD Radiodiagnosis | 3 | 5 |
| DM Oncology | 3 | 4 |
| DM Rheumatology | 3 | 4 |
| MD Biochemistry | 3 | 4 |
| MD Radiotherapy | 3 | 4 |
| MD Forensic Medicine and Toxicology | 3 | 3 |
| MD Geriatric Medicine | 3 | 3 |
| MD Pharmacology | 3 | 3 |
| MD Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases | 3 | 3 |
| MD Venereology | 3 | 3 |
| MS Anatomy | 3 | 3 |
| PG Diploma in Diabetology | 2 | 3 |
| DM Clinical Haematology | 3 | 2 |
| DM Hepatology | 3 | 2 |
| M.Ch Endocrine Surgery | 3 | 2 |
| M.Ch Surgical Oncology | 3 | 2 |
| MD Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | 3 | 2 |
| PG Diploma in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | 2 | 2 |
| BPT | 4.5 | |
| MD Community Health Administration | 3 |
Website: http://www.mmc.ac.in/
Admissions are strictly based on the scores of the NEET examination.
2. Stanley Medical College, Chennai
Stanley Medical College and Hospitals is one of India’s oldest and most well-known medical education institutions. The seed for this institution was planted in 1740 when the East India Company established the first medical department. The renowned Stanley Hospital presently lies on the former location of the Monegar poultry farm, which was founded in 1780. The College is linked to the well-known Government Stanley Hospital, which has 1280 in-patient beds.
Courses Offered
| Course | Duration (in Years) | No. of seats |
| MBBS | 5.5 | 250 |
| MD General Medicine | 3 | 23 |
| MS General Surgery | 3 | 20 |
| MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 3 | 20 |
| MD Paediatrics | 3 | 16 |
| MD Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy | 3 | 10 |
| MS Orthopaedics | 3 | 9 |
| M.Ch Surgical Gastroenterology | 3 | 7 |
| MD Anaesthesiology | 3 | 7 |
| MD Pathology | 3 | 7 |
| MD Radiodiagnosis and Radiology | 3 | 7 |
| MS ENT | 3 | 7 |
| M.Ch Plastic Surgery | 3 | 6 |
| MD Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases | 3 | 6 |
| MS Ophthalmology | 3 | 6 |
| M.Ch Urology | 3 | 5 |
| MD Social Preventive and Community Medicine | 3 | 5 |
| DM Cardiology | 3 | 4 |
| DM Gastroenterology | 3 | 4 |
| MD Biochemistry | 3 | 4 |
| MD Psychiatry | 3 | 4 |
| DM Nephrology | 3 | 3 |
| DM Neurology | 3 | 3 |
| M.Ch Neurosurgery | 3 | 3 |
| MD Forensic Medicine and Toxicology | 3 | 3 |
| MD Microbiology | 3 | 3 |
| M.Ch Vascular Surgery | 3 | 2 |
| MD Pharmacology | 3 | 2 |
| MD Physiology | 3 | 2 |
| MS Anatomy | 3 | 2 |
| PG Diploma in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy | 2 | 2 |
| Diploma in Radiodiagnosis | 2 | |
| PG Diploma in Anaesthesia | 2 | |
| PG Diploma in Child Health | 2 | |
| PG Diploma in Clinical Pathology | 2 | |
| PG Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 2 | |
| PG Diploma in Ophthalmology | 2 | |
| PG Diploma in Orthopaedics | 2 | |
| PG Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology | 2 |
Website: http://stanleymedicalcollege.in/
Admissions are strictly based on the scores of the NEET examination.
3. ESIC Medical College and Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Chennai
It was established in the year 2021. The College is affiliated with the Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai. ESIC Medical College and PGIMSR, KK Nagar were established on the grounds of the prestigious ESI Corporation Hospital.
Courses Offered
| Course | Duration (in Years) | No. of seats |
| MBBS | 5.5 | 100 |
| MD Anaesthesiology | 3 | 6 |
| MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 3 | 4 |
| MS General Surgery | 3 | 3 |
| MD General Medicine | 3 | 2 |
| MD Paediatrics | 3 | 2 |
| MD Pathology | 3 | 2 |
Website: Unavailable
Admissions are strictly based on the scores of the NEET examination.
4. Coimbatore Medical College, Coimbatore
Started in the year 1996, Coimbatore Medical college is a reputed institution in Tamil Nadu. Throughout the years, the College has stood the test of time and has made steady development by offering a variety of graduate, postgraduate super-speciality, and paramedical courses to students from all walks of life.
Courses Offered
| Course | Duration (in Years) | No. of seats |
| MBBS | 5.5 | 150 |
| MD General Medicine | 3 | 19 |
| MS General Surgery | 3 | 18 |
| MD Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 3 | 11 |
| MD Anaesthesiology | 3 | 10 |
| MD Paediatrics | 3 | 8 |
| MS Orthopaedics | 3 | 8 |
| MD Pathology | 3 | 7 |
| MD Radiodiagnosis | 3 | 5 |
| DM Cardiology | 3 | 4 |
| DM Gastroenterology | 3 | 4 |
| DM Neurology | 3 | 4 |
| M.Ch Neuro Surgery | 3 | 4 |
| M.Ch Paediatric Surgery | 3 | 4 |
| MD Microbiology | 3 | 4 |
| MD Pharmacology | 3 | 4 |
| MD Physiology | 3 | 4 |
| MS Ophthalmology | 3 | 4 |
| MD Biochemistry | 3 | 3 |
| MD Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy | 3 | 3 |
| MD Forensic Medicine | 3 | 3 |
| MS ENT | 3 | 3 |
| M.Ch Plastic Surgery | 3 | 2 |
| MD Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases | 3 | 2 |
| M.Ch Surgical Oncology | 3 | 1 |
| MD Psychiatry | 3 |
Website: http://www.cmccbe.ac.in/
Admissions are strictly based on the scores of the NEET examination.
5. Government Vellore Medical College, Vellore
Government Vellore Medical College (GVMC) is a Medical Council of India (MCI)-accredited medical college in Adukkamparai, Tamil Nadu. The plans for the college began in 1997, and in 2005, the college began accepting students. The college is affiliated with Tamil Nadu Dr M.G.R. Medical University.
| Course | Duration (in Years) | No. of seats |
| MBBS | 5.5 | 100 |
| MD General Medicine | 3 | 10 |
| MS General Surgery | 3 | 9 |
| MD Pediatrics | 3 | 6 |
| MS Obstetrics and Gynecology | 3 | 6 |
| MD Anaesthesiology | 3 | 4 |
| MS Orthopaedics | 3 | 3 |
Website: http://www.vmcvlr.ac.in/
Admissions are strictly based on the scores of the NEET examination.
6. Madurai Medical College, Madurai
Madurai Medical College is a medical school located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India, and is linked with the Government Rajaji Hospital. More than twenty million people in Tamil Nadu’s southern region get tertiary treatment at the hospital. The hospital was founded in 1842 and converted to a medical college in 1954.
Courses Offered
| Course | Duration (in Years) | No. of seats |
| MBBS | 5.5 | 250 |
| Diploma in Nursing | 2 | 180 |
| D.Pharma | 2 | 120 |
| Diploma in Medical Lab Technology | 2 | 100 |
| B.Pharma | 4 | 60 |
| MD General Medicine | 3 | 26 |
| MS General Surgery | 3 | 25 |
| MD Anaesthesia | 3 | 22 |
| MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 3 | 21 |
| MD Paediatrics | 3 | 17 |
| M.Pharma Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 2 | 12 |
| M.Pharma Pharmaceutics | 2 | 12 |
| MS Ophthalmology | 3 | 12 |
| Diploma in Radio Diagnostic Technology | 2 | 10 |
| M.Pharma Pharmacognosy | 2 | 9 |
| MD Radio Diagnosis | 3 | 9 |
| MS Orthopaedics | 3 | 9 |
| MS ENT | 3 | 8 |
| B.Pharma Lateral Entry | 3 | 6 |
| MD Psychiatry | 3 | 6 |
| Diploma in Radiotherapy Technology | 2 | 5 |
| DM Neurology | 3 | 5 |
| MD Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy | 3 | 5 |
| DM Cardiology | 3 | 4 |
| DM Nephrology | 3 | 4 |
| M.Ch Neuro Surgery | 3 | 4 |
| M.Ch Plastic Surgery | 3 | 4 |
| M.Ch Surgical Oncology | 3 | 4 |
| M.Ch Urology | 3 | 4 |
| MD Social and Preventive Medicine | 3 | 4 |
| MD Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases | 3 | 4 |
| M.Ch Surgical Gastroenterology | 3 | 3 |
| MD Pharmacology | 3 | 3 |
| DM Endocrinology | 3 | 2 |
| DM Gastroenterology | 3 | 2 |
| DM Oncology | 3 | 2 |
| M.Ch Cardio-Thoracic Surgery | 3 | 2 |
| M.Ch Paediatric Surgery | 3 | 2 |
| M.Ch Vascular Surgery | 3 | 2 |
| MD Microbiology | 3 | 2 |
| MD Pathology | 3 | 2 |
| MD Physiology | 3 | 2 |
| MS Anatomy | 3 | 2 |
| DM Neonatology | 3 | 1 |
| MD Forensic Medicine | 3 | 1 |
| MD Transfusion Medicine | 3 |
Website: http://www.mdmc.ac.in/
Admissions are strictly based on the scores of the NEET examination
7. Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Annamalainagar
The Rajah Muthiah Medical College was founded in 1985 at Annamalai University. Over the years, the College has slowly grown into one of the greatest medical colleges in South India, earning a reputation in the field of medical education. The Medical Council of India approved 125 admissions to the MBBS programme.
Courses Offered
| Course | Duration (in Years) | No. of seats |
| MBBS | 5.5 | 150 |
| MS General Surgery | 3 | 18 |
| MD General Medicine | 3 | 14 |
| Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 2 | 12 |
| MD Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 3 | 12 |
| MD Paediatrics | 3 | 10 |
| MD Community Medicine | 3 | 8 |
| MS Orthopaedics | 3 | 8 |
| MD Anaesthesiology | 3 | 7 |
| Diploma in Anesthesia | 2 | 6 |
| MD Radiodiagnosis | 3 | 6 |
| MD Pharmacology | 3 | 5 |
| Diploma in Ophthalmology | 2 | 4 |
| Diploma in Orthopaedics | 2 | 4 |
| Diploma in Radio Diagnosis | 2 | 4 |
| MD Biochemistry | 3 | 4 |
| MD Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy | 3 | 4 |
| MS ENT | 3 | 4 |
| MS Ophthalmology | 3 | 4 |
| Diploma in Child Health | 2 | 3 |
| MD Anatomy | 3 | 3 |
| MD Microbiology | 3 | 3 |
| MD Pathology | 3 | 3 |
| MD Physiology | 3 | 3 |
| MD Psychiatry | 3 | 2 |
| Diploma in Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy | 2 | 1 |
| Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology | 2 | 1 |
| Diploma in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | 2 | 1 |
| MD Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | 3 | 1 |
Website: http://annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/
Admissions are strictly based on the scores of the NEET examination
8. Government Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai
Government Kilpauk Medical College (GKMC), established in 1960, is an Indian government medical institution. In 1925 the School of Indian Medicine was founded in response to a sense of nationalism and to preserve the old traditions of indigenous medicine. This institution awarded the L.I.M. degree.
Courses Offered
| Course | Duration (in Years) | No. of seats |
| MBBS | 5.5 | 150 |
| Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology | 2 | 100 |
| Diploma in ECG | 2 | 50 |
| Diploma in Anaesthesia Technician | 2 | 35 |
| Diploma in Orthopaedic Technician | 2 | 35 |
| Diploma in Theatre Technician | 2 | 35 |
| MD General Medicine | 3 | 26 |
| MS General Surgery | 3 | 22 |
| Diploma in Cardiac Sonography Technician | 2 | 20 |
| Diploma in Dialysis Technician | 2 | 20 |
| Diploma in Emergency Care Technician | 2 | 20 |
| Diploma in Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 20 |
| MD Anaesthesiology | 3 | 12 |
| MD Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 3 | 10 |
| MD Paediatrics | 3 | 10 |
| MS Orthopaedics | 3 | 9 |
| DM Gastroenterology | 3 | 6 |
| M.Ch Plastic Surgery | 3 | 6 |
| M.Ch Urology | 3 | 6 |
| MD Pathology | 3 | 6 |
| DM Cardiology | 3 | 4 |
| DM Nephrology | 3 | 4 |
| DM Oncology | 3 | 4 |
| M.Ch Surgical Oncology | 3 | 4 |
| MD Psychiatry | 3 | 4 |
| MD Radiodiagnosis | 3 | 4 |
| MS ENT | 3 | 4 |
| MD Pharmacology | 3 | 3 |
| MD Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases | 3 | 3 |
| MS Anatomy | 3 | 3 |
| M.Ch Surgical Gastroenterology | 3 | 2 |
| MD Biochemistry | 3 | 2 |
| MD Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy | 3 | 2 |
| MD Forensic Medicine | 3 | 2 |
| MD Microbiology | 3 | 2 |
| MD Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | 3 | 2 |
| MD Preventive and Social Medicine | 3 | 2 |
| MS Ophthalmology | 3 | 2 |
| MD Physiology | 3 | 1 |
| MD Radiotherapy | 3 |
Website: http://www.gkmc.in/
Admissions are strictly based on the scores of the NEET examination
9. KAP Viswanatham Government Medical College, Tiruchirapalli
Rockfort City’s K.A.P.Viswanatham Government Medical College is located in the heart of the city. The college is named after K.A.P.Viswanatham, a well-known Tamil scholar. K.A.P.Viswanatham Government Medical College was established in 1997 with a capacity of 100 undergraduate students (both State and All India Quota). Postgraduate courses have also been commenced from 2007.
| Course | Duration (in Years) | No. of seats |
| MBBS | 5.5 | 150 |
| B.Sc Accident and Emergency care Technology | 4 | 20 |
| B.Sc Cardiac Technology | 4 | 20 |
| B.Sc Critical Care Technology | 4 | 20 |
| B.Sc Dialysis Technology | 4 | 20 |
| B.Sc Operation Theatre and Anaesthesia Technology | 4 | 20 |
| B.Sc Physician Assistant | 4 | 20 |
| B.Sc Radiology and Imaging Technology | 4 | 20 |
| Bachelor of Optometry | 4 | 20 |
| MS General Surgery | 3 | 16 |
| MD General Medicine | 3 | 14 |
| MD Anaesthesiology | 3 | 13 |
| MD Paediatrics | 3 | 9 |
| MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 3 | 9 |
| MD Pathology | 3 | 6 |
| MD Biochemistry | 3 | 6 |
| MS Orthopaedics | 3 | 5 |
| MD Psychiatry | 3 | 4 |
| MD Anatomy | 3 | 3 |
| MD Microbiology | 3 | 3 |
| DM Cardiology | 3 | 2 |
| DM Neurology | 3 | 2 |
| MS ENT | 3 | 2 |
| MS Ophthalmology | 3 | 2 |
| MD Forensic Medicine | 3 |
Website: http://www.kapvgmc.ac.in/
Admissions are strictly based on the scores of the NEET examination
10. Erode Medical College, Perundurai
Erode Medical College is officially recognised by the government. Erode Medical College (previously IRT Perundurai Medical College) is a state-run medical school affiliated with the Tamil Nadu Dr M.G.R Medical University in Chennai. It is located near Perundurai in Erode, off the Salem-Kochi National Highway 544. The school has a medical college as well as a hospital.
Courses Offered
| Course | Duration (in Years) | No. of seats |
| MBBS | 5.5 | 150 |
Website: http://irtpmc.ac.in/
Admissions are strictly based on the scores of the NEET-UG examination
Other Government Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu
- Government Thanjavur Medical College and Hospital
- Kilpauk Medical College and Hospital
- Government Chengalpattu Medical College and Hospital
- Government Tirunelveli Medical College and Hospital
- Government Madurai medical College and Rajaji Hospital
- Government Cuddalore Medical College and Hospital
- Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College and Hospital
- K.A.P. Viswanatham Government Medical College and Hospital
- Government Thoothukudi Medical College and Hospital
- Kanyakumari Government Medical College and Hospital
- Government Theni Medical College and Hospital
- Government Dharmapuri Medical College and Hospital
- Government Thiruvarur Medical College and Hospital
- Government Sivagangai Medical College and Hospital
- Government Pudukkottai Medical College and Hospital
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