Government Thoothukudi Medical College MBBS : Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The applicant secured admission to Thoothukudi Government Medical College through the All India Quota after achieving a NEET score of 591 and an All India Rank of 9991 in 2019. Admission required submission of about 10 documents and an initial fee of around 20,000 INR. The college offers nearly 15 departments with experienced and supportive faculty, facilitating a smooth adjustment to the CBME curriculum. The tuition fee is approximately 15,000 to 16,000 INR annually, with additional exam fees of about 13,000 INR.

Textbooks cost around 10,000 INR per year, and hostel fees average 72,000 INR annually, bringing the total expenditure to about 100,000 INR yearly. This fee is substantially lower than private colleges, where fees range from 500,000 to 600,000 INR. The MBBS program includes a one-year Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship (CRRI) after final exams, which offers practical experience and a stipend between 15,000 to 27,000 INR monthly. Scholarships are available through government programs, especially for certain categories, helping cover hostel and mess fees.

The annual tuition fees decrease over the years, beginning at about 13,600 INR in the first year and dropping in subsequent years. Hostel fees are approximately 6,500 INR per month, covering accommodation, food, and utilities. While loans are available, many students find them unnecessary due to the affordable fees. The program prepares graduates to work as general practitioners, though further studies are often pursued. Opportunities for MBBS graduates are extensive within India and abroad.