MBBS Admission in Tamil Nadu

Dear NEET Aspirants and Parents, Are you looking to take MBBS Admission in Tamil Nadu? Then in this post, you’ll be given an idea of how to choose the correct steps while choosing the best Private medical College as per your budget in the private Medical colleges offering MBBS courses in Tamil Nadu.

This post will help the students choose the medical college in Tamil Nadu as per their budget, preference, and Location.

As of 2025, there are a total of 77 MBBS colleges in Tamil Nadu. Out of these, 37 are private MBBS colleges, and 39 are government MBBS colleges.

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MBBS Admission in Tamil Nadu Overview

MBBS admission in Tamil Nadu is primarily conducted through the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG), which is a mandatory requirement for all medical aspirants in India. The admission process is managed by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu. Candidates must qualify NEET with the minimum required percentile to be eligible for the counseling process. The state offers medical seats under two categories – Government quota (85% of state seats) and All India Quota (15% of total seats), the latter of which is managed by the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC).MBBS Admission in Tamil Nadu

Eligibility Criteria for MBBS in Tamil Nadu

• Candidates should be Citizen of India.
• Non-Resident of India (N.R.I) and Persons of Indian Origin (P.I.O) / Overseas Citizen of India (O.C.I) are also eligible for admission in Medical Colleges subject to the rules and regulations framed by the Government of Tamil Nadu / Government of India. Persons of Indian Origin (P.I.O) / Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) will be considered only for the NRI seats as per Gazette of India, Dated.04.03.2021. They will not be eligible for any kind of reservation.
• To be eligible for admission to the MBBS a candidate must have passed in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology / Biology / Bio-technology and English individually and must have obtained a minimum of 50%
• Candidates should have completed 17 years of age at the time of admission or should have completed 17 years on or before 31st December of this year 2024. MBBS Admission in Tamil Nadu.

Admissions Procedure:

• NEET-UG Registration: Applicants should score the required marks on the NEET-UG to be eligible.
• Provisional Merit List: It is created by using all available criteria on reservation, NEET scores, and eligibility.
• Finalizing a College: To be considered for admission, candidates must pick their top college options and secure their seats within the established deadline.
• Seat Distribution: It is based on reservation criteria, college choices, and rankings; the results are published online.
• Document Verification & Reporting: Candidates need to validate their admission by submitting their documents before reporting to the assigned college.
• Final Admission: Students must start college after completing tuition payments and their associated expenses.

MBBS NEET 2024 Cut Off

Category	Expected 2025 Cut-Off (Marks)	Cut-Off Percentile
UR/EWS	720 – 165	50th Percentile
OBC	165 – 130	40th Percentile
BCM	165 – 130	40th Percentile
MBC	165 – 130	40th Percentile
SC	165 – 130	40th Percentile
SCA	165 – 130	40th Percentile
ST	165 – 130	40th Percentile

DOCUMENT REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION

• Allotment Letter by Directorate of Medical Education, Govt. of Telangana
• Scrutiny Letter by Directorate of Medical Education, Govt. of Telangana
• NEET Admit Card
• NEET Mark-sheet
• High School(10th) Mark Sheet/Birth Certificate (For Age Proof)
• Higher Secondary (12th) Mark Sheet
• Transfer Certificate
• Character Certificate
• Migration Certificate
• Gap Certificate (if Applicable)
• Domicile Certificate (if Applicable)
• Caste Certificate (if Applicable)
• Income Certificate for OBC Candidate (Income Certificate 3 Yrs.)
• Medical Certificate issued by District Medical Board / Institutional Medical Board
• Aadhar Card – Student and Parents
• PAN Card – Student and Parents
• Discontinuation Bond/ Breakage Bond
• Affidavit for Correctness of all Document
• 10 Passport size recent Color Photographs of Students with 3 set Xerox copy of all Documents.

MBBS Admission in Tamil Nadu: Counselling Process

The counseling for private colleges in Tamil Nadu is managed by Directorate Of Medical Education and Research

1. Registration and Document Upload: students must register on the Directorate Of Medical Education and Research website and upload their documents.
2. Choice Filling and Allotment: Students then fill in their preferred choices, and seats are allotted based on NEET ranks.
3. Flexibility in Rounds: There are fewer restrictions in the first two rounds, but later rounds may have more stringent rules.

List of Private MBBS Colleges in Tamil Nadu

Sl. No.	College Name	Seats
1	J R Medical College and Hospital Villupuram District, Tamil Nadu	150
2	Kanyakumari Medical Mission Research Centre, Kanyakumari District	100
3	Nandha Medical College & Hospital Erode	150
4	Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital – Thuraiyur Road, Perambalur	150
5	Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chennai	250
6	PSP Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Chennai	150
7	Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences, Maduranthagam	150
8	Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute, Kancheepuram	250
9	PSG Institute of Medical Sciences, Coimbatore	250
10	Christian Medical College, Vellore	100
11	Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Kanchipuram	250
12	Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Kanyakumari	150
13	Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai	250
14	Vinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar Medical College, Salem	150
15	Meenakshi Medical College and Research Institute, Enathur	250
16	Tagore Medical College and Hospital, Chennai	150
17	Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Kanchipuram	250
18	Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital And Research Institute	150
19	Arunai Medical College And Hospital	150
20	Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital	150
21	Faculty of Medicine, Sri Lalithambigai Medical College and Hospital	150
22	VELS Medical College & Hospital	150
23	ST Peters Medical College, Hospital & Research Institute	150
24	Indira Medical College & Hospitals, Thiruvallur	150
25	Bhaarat Medical College & Hospital	150
26	Panimalar Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Chennai	150
27	KMCH Institute of Health Sciences and Research, Coimbatore	150
28	Velammal Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Madurai	150
29	Karpagam Faculty of Medical Sciences & Research, Coimbatore	150
30	Madha Medical College and Hospital, Thandalam, Chennai	150
31	Annapoorna Medical College & Hospital, Salem	150
32	Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital, Perambalur	250
33	Sri Muthukumaran Medical College, Chennai	150
34	Trichy SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Trichy	250
35	ACS Medical College and Hospital, Chennai	250
36	Sri Venkateswaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Chennai	150
37	Melmaruvathur Adiparasakthi Instt. Medical Sciences and Research	150
38	SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Kancheepuram	250

This table lists private medical colleges in Tamil Nadu along with their respective MBBS seat intake. It includes well-known institutions like CMC Vellore, Sri Ramachandra, and PSG IMS, ranging from 100 to 250 seats.

List of Government MBBS Colleges in Tamil Nadu

Sl. No	College Name	Intake
1	Annaii Medical College sand Rajalakshmi Health City, Kancheepuram District	100
2	All India Institute of Medical Science, Madurai	50
3	Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Annamalainagar	150
4	Govt. Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College, Salem	100
5	Government Erode Medical College & Hospital, Perundurai	100
6	Madras Medical College, Chennai	250
7	Coimbatore Medical College, Coimbatore	200
8	Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai	150
9	Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur	150
10	Stanley Medical College, Chennai	250
11	Madurai Medical College, Madurai	250
12	K A P Viswanathan Government Medical College, Trichy	150
13	KanyaKumari Government Medical College, Asaripallam	150
14	Thoothukudi Medical College, Thoothukudi	150
15	Theni Government Medical College, Theni	100
16	Chengalpattu Medical College, Chengalpattu	100
17	Government Vellore Medical College, Vellore	100
18	Tirunelveli Medical College, Tirunelveli	250
19	Government Dharmapuri Medical College, Dharmapuri	100
20	Government Medical College, Namakkal	100
21	Government Medical College, Ramanathapuram	100
22	Government Medical College, Thiruvallur	100
23	Government Medical College, Tiruppur	100
24	Government Medical College, Kallakurichi	150
25	Government Medical College, Virudhunagar	150
26	Government Medical College, The Nilgiris	150
27	Government Medical College, Dindigul	150
28	Government Medical College, Krishnagiri	150
29	Government Medical College, Nagapattinam	150
30	Government Medical College, Ariyalur	150
31	Government Medical College, Karur	150
32	Government Medical College, Pudukottai, Tamil Nadu	150
33	Government Medical College & ESIC Hospital, Coimbatore, TamilNadu	100
34	Government Medical College, Omandurar	100
35	ESIC Medical College & PGIMSR, K.K Nagar, Chennai	150
36	Government Thiruvannamalai Medical College, Thiruvannamalai	100
37	Government Sivagangai Medical College, Sivaganga	100
38	Government Villupuram Medical College, Villupuram	100
39	Thiruvarur Govt. Medical College, Thiruvarur	100

This table lists government medical colleges in Tamil Nadu along with their MBBS intake capacities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the application fee?

A: ₹500/- for Government Quota (Exempted for SC, SCA, ST).

₹1000/- for Management Quota.

2. Who conducts MBBS counselling in Tamil Nadu?

A: The Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education, Tamil Nadu, conducts the counselling for MBBS seats. Directorate Of Medical Education and Research

3. What is the 7.5% Government School Quota?

A: This quota reserves 7.5% of government seats for students who studied from Class 6 to 12 in Tamil Nadu Government Schools and have cleared NEET.

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