MBBS Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026
Tamil Nadu is one of the leading states in India for government medical education, with a strong network of well-established MBBS colleges. Admissions to all government MBBS colleges in Tamil Nadu are conducted through NEET UG 2026.
The state has 39 Government Medical Colleges including AIIMS Madurai, offering high-quality medical education with modern infrastructure and experienced faculty. These colleges are affiliated with various state health universities.
A total of 5,350 MBBS seats are available in government medical colleges of Tamil Nadu. Out of these, 15% seats are allotted through MCC All India Quota counselling and 85% seats are filled through Tamil Nadu State NEET UG counselling.
List of Government MBBS Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026
| S. N | College Name | Estd | Total Intake |
| 1 | AIIMS Madurai | 2021 | 50 |
| 2 | Annaii Medical College and Hospital, Kancheepuram | 2024 | 100 |
| 3 | Chengalpattu Medical College, Chengalpattu | 1965 | 100 |
| 4 | Coimbatore Medical College, Coimbatore | 1966 | 200 |
| 5 | E.S.I.C. Medical College & Hospital, K.K. Nagar, Chennai | 2013 | 150 |
| 6 | Government Medical College, Ariyalur | 2021 | 150 |
| 7 | Government Dharmapuri Medical College, Dharmapuri | 2008 | 100 |
| 8 | Government Erode Medical College & Hospital, Perundurai | 1992 | 100 |
| 9 | Government Medical College & ESIC Hospital, Coimbatore | 2016 | 100 |
| 10 | Government Medical College, Dindigul | 2021 | 150 |
| 11 | Government Medical College, Kallakurichi | 2021 | 150 |
| 12 | Government Medical College, Karur | 2019 | 150 |
| 13 | Government Medical College, Krishnagiri | 2021 | 150 |
| 14 | Government Medical College, Nagapattinam | 2021 | 150 |
| 15 | Government Medical College, Namakkal | 2021 | 100 |
| 16 | Government Medical College, Omandurar | 2015 | 100 |
| 17 | Government Medical College, Pudukottai | 2017 | 150 |
| 18 | Government Medical College, Ramanathapuram | 2021 | 100 |
| 19 | Government Sivaganga Medical College, Sivaganga | 2012 | 100 |
| 20 | Government Medical College ,Tiruppur | 2021 | 100 |
| 21 | Government Medical College, The Nilgiris | 2021 | 150 |
| 22 | Government Medical College, Thiruvallur | 2021 | 100 |
| 23 | Govt. Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College, Salem | 1986 | 100 |
| 24 | Government Thiruvannnamalai Medical College, Thiruvannamali | 2013 | 100 |
| 25 | Government Vellore Medical College, Vellore | 2005 | 100 |
| 26 | Government Villupuram Medical College, Villupuram | 2010 | 100 |
| 27 | Government Medical College, Virudhunagar | 2021 | 150 |
| 28 | KanyaKumari Government College, Asaripallam | 2003 | 150 |
| 29 | KAP Vishwanathan Government Medical College, Tirichy | 1998 | 150 |
| 30 | Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai | 1960 | 150 |
| 31 | Madras Medical College, Chennai | 1835 | 250 |
| 32 | Madurai Medical College, Madurai | 1954 | 250 |
| 33 | Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Annamalainagar | 1985 | 150 |
| 34 | Stanley Medical College, Chennai | 1838 | 250 |
| 35 | Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur | 1959 | 150 |
| 36 | Theni Government Medical College, Theni | 2006 | 100 |
| 37 | Thiruvarur Government Medical College, Thiruvarur | 2010 | 100 |
| 38 | Thoothukudi Medical College, Thoothukudi | 2000 | 150 |
| 39 | Tirunelveli Medical College, Tirunelveli | 1965 | 250 |
| Total Number of MBBS Seats of Government Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu | 5350 | ||
Frequently Asked Questions – MBBS Colleges in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu has 39 Government Medical Colleges,
including AIIMS Madurai, offering MBBS admission in 2026.
Tamil Nadu offers a total of 5,350 MBBS seats
in government medical colleges.
Yes, NEET UG qualification is compulsory
for MBBS admission in all government medical colleges of Tamil Nadu.
MBBS admissions in Tamil Nadu are conducted by the
Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu
through online state counselling.
