Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026: Fees, Admissions, Internships, Rankings, Cutoff

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Among 229 colleges, CMC Vellore, MMC Chennai, SMC Chennai, CMC Coimbatore, and TVMC Tirunelveli are the top medical colleges in Tamil Nadu according to the latest Collegedunia rankings. CMC Vellore stood at the top with a CD score of 988 (Out of 1000), while MMC Chennai has a CD Score of 980 (Out of 1000), followed by SMC Chennai with a CD Score of 953 (Out of 1000). 

Key Summary

  • Fees:
    • Total fees: INR 1.6 K at AIIMS Madurai to INR 1.60 Crore at SRIHER Chennai.
    • Government colleges: INR 1.62 K at AIIMS Madurai to INR 5 Lakh at PGIMSR Chennai.
    • Private colleges: INR 78.8 K at CMC Coimbatore to INR 1.60 Crore at SRIHER Chennai.
    • MD Course: INR 45 K at SRMIST Chennai to INR 2.22 Crore at SBMCH Chennai.
    • BPT Course: INR 6 K at MGRMU Chennai to INR 22 Lakh at MGRERI Chennai.
  • Entrance Exams:
    • 72 MBBS colleges accept NEET.
    • Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling by 70 colleges.
    • NEET PG accepted by 56 colleges.
    • Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling by 49 colleges.
    • AYUSH NEET Counselling by 23 colleges.
  • Approvals: 59 medical colleges in Tamil Nadu are MCI-approved and 19 are UGC approved. SIMATS Chennai, SRMIST Chennai, SRIHER Chennai, VISTAS Chennai, CARE Chennai, MAPIMS Kanchipuram, and SSSMCRI Chengalpattu hold NAAC A++ grades.
  • Cheapest Colleges: AIIMS Madurai (INR 1.62 K) | MGR Medical University (INR 9 K) | GKMC Chennai (INR 49.75 K).

Top Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026

Ranking in TN College Name College Type CD Score (Out of 1000) Latest NEET Cutoff (Rank) Total MBBS Fees (INR)
1 CMC Vellore Private 988 288 INR 2.82 Lakh
2 MMC Chennai Government 980 1296 INR 90.36 K
3 SMC Chennai Government 953 6781 INR 1.17 Lakh
4 CMC Coimbatore Private 929 11002 INR 78.82 K
5 TVMC Tirunelveli Government 915 12754 INR 90.36 K
6 GMC Chennai Government 909 12902 INR 90.36 K
7 ESICH Coimbatore Government 907 13417 INR 90.36 K
8 KGMC Nagercoil Government 906 13547 INR 90.36 K
9 Thanjavur Medical College Government 904 13876 INR 90.36 K
10 Government Theni Medical College Government 903 13714 INR 90.36 K
11 GMC Tiruchirappalli Government 897 14383 INR 90.36 K
12 GVMC Vellore Government 888 15455 INR 90.36 K
13 GDMC Dharmapuri Government 884 15804 INR 90.36 K
14 GKMC Chennai Government 883 16372 INR 49.75 K
15 SIMATS Chennai Private 882 - INR 1.13 Crore
16 GTMC Thoothukudi Government 880 16392 INR 90.36 K
17 GVMCH Villupuram Government 880 16513 INR 90.36 K
18 Govt Medical College Karur Government 878 16561 INR 90.36 K
19 AIIMS Madurai Government 877 16728 INR 1.62 K
20 GMC Pudukkottai Government 859 18459 INR 90.36 K

Ques. What is the fee range for MBBS colleges in Tamil Nadu?

Ans. MBBS fees in Tamil Nadu range from INR 1.62 K at AIIMS Madurai to INR 2.52 Crore at SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Kanchipuram. Government colleges charge between INR 1.62 K and INR 5 Lakh, while private colleges charge between INR 78.82 K and INR 2.52 Crore.

Ques. How many medical colleges are there in Tamil Nadu?

Ans. Collegedunia lists 59 government medical colleges and 183 private medical colleges in Tamil Nadu. Of these, 74 colleges offer MBBS, 65 offer MD, 68 offer BSc (Medicine), and 56 offer Bachelor of Physiotherapy.

Ques. Which entrance exams are accepted by medical colleges in Tamil Nadu?

Ans. NEET is accepted by 72 MBBS colleges and Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling by 70 colleges. For postgraduate seats, NEET PG is accepted by 56 colleges and Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling by 49 colleges, while AYUSH NEET Counselling is accepted by 23 colleges for BAMS, BHMS, and BSMS admission. 

Top Ranked Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu by Various Ranking Agencies

CMC Vellore ranks 8 out of 517 in India for Medical in the Collegedunia 2026 rankings, followed by MMC Chennai at 17 and SMC Chennai at 51. The Week places CMC Vellore at 1 out of 27, India Today at 4 out of 62, and Outlook places MMC Chennai at 5 out of 13. The table below shows the rankings of the top medical colleges in Tamil Nadu by various agencies.

College Name CD Rank (India) NIRF (India) IIRF (India)
CMC Vellore 8 3 2
MMC Chennai 17 16 7
SMC Chennai 51 - 55
CMC Coimbatore 81 - 64
TVMC Tirunelveli 99 48 (2021) 60
SIMATS Chennai 140 11 11
SRMIST Chennai 177 18 6
AU Chidambaram 186 40 (2021) 56
SRIHER Chennai 196 21 15
PSGIMSR Coimbatore 456 43 26

Student Perception of Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026

Government Sivagangai Medical College and Hospital holds the highest student rating in Tamil Nadu at 4.6 out of 5, followed by CMC Vellore, SMC Chennai, GMC & ESIC Hospital Coimbatore, and GVMC Vellore at 4.4. SRIHER Chennai records the highest review score at 9.07 out of 10, while SIMATS Chennai carries the largest review base with 372 reviews. The table below is based on Collegedunia student reviews.

College Name Overall Rating Academics Faculty Positives Areas of Improvement
CMC Vellore 4.4 (42 Reviews) 4.5 4.6 Friendly faculty, Fests, Clinical postings and Infrastructure. Hot climate conditions, Work pressure in the hospital
MMC Chennai 3.7 (36 reviews) 3.9 38 Many extracurricular activities, Air conditioning facilities, and Library facility. College infrastructure, washrooms, and Teaching pedagogy need improvement.
SMC Chennai 4.4 (25 Reviews) 4.3 4.5 Internship opportunities, Teaching methods, and College campus. Transport facility is less frequent, power cuts in hostels, and infrastructure.
CMC Coimbatore 4.2 (58 Reviews) 4.1 4.2 Affordable fees, no bond structure after internship, and Cold Climate conditions. More focus on Academics, and distance between college & hostel.
TVMC Tirunelveli 4.1 (24 Reviews) 4.3 4.3 Good patient flow, Qualified faculty, and Spacious classrooms. Climate Conditions and language barrier for out of state student.

Disclaimer: The data is based on student reviews and alumni reviews available on Collegedunia.

Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu for MD 2026

MD is offered by 65 medical colleges in Tamil Nadu. CMC Vellore is the top MD college with a CD Score of 988 (Out of 1000), while TVMC Tirunelveli, KGMC Nagercoil, Thanjavur Medical College, and Government Theni Medical College offer the lowest MD fee at INR 1.5 Lakh. The table below shows the top MD colleges in Tamil Nadu with their CD Score, specialisation, and total course fees.

Ranking in TN College Name CD Score (Out of 1000) Specialisation Total Course Fees (INR)
1 CMC Vellore 988 MD General Medicine INR 2.49 Lakh
2 MMC Chennai 980 MD General Medicine INR 1.87 Lakh
3 SMC Chennai 953 MD General Medicine INR 2.68 Lakh
4 CMC Coimbatore 929 MD Anaesthesia INR 1.73 Lakh
5 TVMC Tirunelveli 915 MD Anaesthesiology INR 1.5 Lakh
6 GMC Chennai 909 MD General Medicine INR 1.72 Lakh
7 ESICH Coimbatore 907 MD Emergency Medicine INR 2.04 Lakh
8 KGMC Nagercoil 906 MD Emergency Medicine INR 1.5 Lakh
9 Thanjavur Medical College 904 MD Anaesthesiology INR 1.5 Lakh
10 Government Theni Medical College 903 MD Anatomy INR 1.5 Lakh

Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu for BSc (Medicine) 2026

BSc (Medicine) is offered by 68 colleges in Tamil Nadu. CMC Vellore tops the list with a CD Score of 988 (Out of 1000), while TVMC Tirunelveli, Thanjavur Medical College, GVMC Vellore, and GTMC Thoothukudi offer the lowest fee at INR 9 K. The table below shows the top BSc (Medicine) colleges in Tamil Nadu with their CD Score, specialisation, and total course fees.

Ranking in TN College Name CD Score (Out of 1000) Specialisation Total Course Fees (INR)
1 CMC Vellore 988 BOT INR 1.45 Lakh
2 MMC Chennai 980 BASLP Audiology and Speech Language Pathology INR 12 K
3 TVMC Tirunelveli 915 BSc Anesthesia & Operation Theater Technology INR 9 K
4 Thanjavur Medical College 904 BSc Anesthesia & Operation Theater Technology INR 9 K
5 GMC Tiruchirappalli 897 B.Optom -
6 GVMC Vellore 888 BSc Anesthesia & Operation Theater Technology INR 9 K
7 GDMC Dharmapuri 884 B.Optom -
8 GKMC Chennai 883 BSc Occupational Therapy -
9 SIMATS Chennai 882 BOT INR 8 Lakh
10 GTMC Thoothukudi 880 BSc Respiratory Therapy INR 9 K

Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu for BPT 2026

Bachelor of Physiotherapy is offered by 56 colleges in Tamil Nadu. CMC Vellore is the top BPT college with a CD Score of 988 (Out of 1000) and the lowest fee among the top colleges at INR 1.35 Lakh. The table below shows the top BPT colleges in Tamil Nadu with their CD Score and total course fees.

Ranking in TN College Name CD Score (Out of 1000) Total BPT Fees (INR)
1 CMC Vellore 988 INR 1.35 Lakh
2 SIMATS Chennai 882 INR 7.6 Lakh
3 SRMIST Chennai 852 INR 8.85 Lakh
4 SRIHER Chennai 837 INR 5 Lakh
5 PSGIMSR Coimbatore 190 -
6 VISTAS Chennai 126 INR 5.35 Lakh
7 VMRF Salem 92 INR 5.2 Lakh
8 Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute Chennai 89 INR 22 Lakh
9 Chettinad Academy of Research and Education Chennai 87 INR 12 Lakh
10 Vinayaka Missions University Salem 76 INR 5.21 Lakh

Top Government MBBS Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026

There are 28 government MBBS colleges in Tamil Nadu, and Collegedunia lists 59 government medical colleges across all courses. MMC Chennai is the top government college with a CD Score of 980 (Out of 1000) and an MBBS fee of INR 90.36 K, followed by SMC Chennai with 953 and TVMC Tirunelveli with 915. The table below shows the top 10 government MBBS colleges in Tamil Nadu.

Ranking College Name City CD Score (Out of 1000) Total MBBS Fees (INR)
1 MMC Chennai Chennai 980 INR 90.36 K
2 SMC Chennai Chennai 953 INR 1.17 Lakh
3 TVMC Tirunelveli Tirunelveli 915 INR 90.36 K
4 GMC Chennai Chennai 909 INR 90.36 K
5 ESICH Coimbatore Coimbatore 907 INR 90.36 K
6 KGMC Nagercoil Nagercoil 906 INR 90.36 K
7 Thanjavur Medical College Thanjavur 904 INR 90.36 K
8 Government Theni Medical College Theni 903 INR 90.36 K
9 GMC Tiruchirappalli Tiruchirappalli 897 INR 90.36 K
10 GVMC Vellore Vellore 888 INR 90.36 K

Top Private MBBS Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026

There are 45 private MBBS colleges in Tamil Nadu, and Collegedunia lists 183 private medical colleges across all courses. CMC Vellore is the top private college with a CD Score of 988 (Out of 1000) and an MBBS fee of INR 2.82 Lakh, followed by CMC Coimbatore with 929 and SIMATS Chennai with 882. The table below shows the top 10 private MBBS colleges in Tamil Nadu.

Ranking College Name City CD Score (Out of 1000) Total MBBS Fees (INR)
1 CMC Vellore Vellore 988 INR 2.82 Lakh
2 CMC Coimbatore Coimbatore 929 INR 78.82 K
3 SIMATS Chennai Chennai 882 INR 1.13 Crore
4 SRM University Chennai Chennai 852 INR 1.4 Crore
5 St. Peter's Medical College Hospital and Research Institute Hosur Hosur 844 INR 22.5 Lakh
6 SRIHER Chennai Chennai 837 INR 1.61 Crore
7 PSGIMSR Coimbatore Coimbatore 190 INR 22.5 Lakh
8 Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research Chennai Chennai 97 INR 1.15 Crore
9 VMRF Salem Salem 92 INR 1.08 Crore
10 Vinayaka Missions University Salem Salem 76 INR 1.13 Crore

Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu: Admission 2026

Medical colleges in Tamil Nadu admit MBBS students through NEET followed by Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling, while MD and MS seats are filled through NEET PG and Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling. Candidates must pass Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, and most colleges require at least 50 percent marks. In the table below, we have listed the top 10 medical colleges in Tamil Nadu with their accepted exam, eligibility criteria, fees, and the latest NEET cutoff.

College Name Exam Accepted Eligibility Criteria Total MBBS Fees (INR) NEET Cutoff (Rank)
CMC Vellore NEET, Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 10+2 with 50 percent marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and a qualifying NEET score. INR 2.82 Lakh 288
MMC Chennai NEET, Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 10+2 with 50 percent marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and a qualifying NEET score. INR 90.36 K 1296
SMC Chennai NEET, Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 10+2 with 50 percent marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and a qualifying NEET score. INR 1.17 Lakh 6781
CMC Coimbatore NEET, Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 10+2 with 50 percent marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and a qualifying NEET score. INR 78.82 K 11002
TVMC Tirunelveli NEET, Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 10+2 with 50 percent marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and a qualifying NEET score. INR 90.36 K 12754
GMC Chennai NEET, Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 10+2 with 50 percent marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and a qualifying NEET score. INR 90.36 K 12902
ESICH Coimbatore NEET, Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 10+2 with 50 percent marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and a qualifying NEET score. INR 90.36 K 13417
KGMC Nagercoil NEET, Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 10+2 with 50 percent marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and a qualifying NEET score. INR 90.36 K 13547
Thanjavur Medical College NEET, Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 10+2 with 50 percent marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and a qualifying NEET score. INR 90.36 K 13876
Government Theni Medical College NEET, Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 10+2 with 50 percent marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and a qualifying NEET score. INR 90.36 K 13714

Exams Accepted by Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu

NEET is the most widely accepted entrance exam among medical colleges in Tamil Nadu. The table below shows the number of colleges accepting each entrance exam.

Exam Name Number of Colleges Courses Covered
NEET 72 MBBS
Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 70 MBBS
NEET PG 56 MD, MS
Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling 49 MD, MS
AYUSH NEET Counselling 23 BAMS, BHMS, BSMS
NEET SS 20 DM, MCh
AIAPGET 2 MD (Ayurveda), MD (Homeopathy)
CUET 2 BSc (Medicine)
CUET PG 1 MSc (Medicine)

Cheapest MBBS Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026

AIIMS Madurai, MGR Medical University, GKMC Chennai, CMC Coimbatore, and Annamalai University Chidambaram are the cheapest MBBS colleges in Tamil Nadu. The lowest MBBS course fee in Tamil Nadu is INR 1.62 K at AIIMS Madurai. Colleges with no fee listed on Collegedunia are excluded from this table.

Ranking College Name City Total MBBS Fees (INR)
1 AIIMS Madurai Madurai INR 1.62 K
2 MGR Medical University Chennai INR 9 K
3 GKMC Chennai Chennai INR 49.75 K
4 CMC Coimbatore Coimbatore INR 78.82 K
5 Annamalai University Chidambaram Chidambaram INR 81.5 K
6 Rajah Muthiah Medical College & Hospital Annamalai Annamalai INR 81.5 K
7 MMC Chennai Chennai INR 90.36 K
8 Government Chengalpattu Medical College Kanchipuram Kanchipuram INR 90.36 K
9 GDMC Dharmapuri Dharmapuri INR 90.36 K
10 Government Theni Medical College Theni INR 90.36 K

Top Specialisations offered by Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026

MBBS is the most widely offered medical course in Tamil Nadu with 74 colleges, followed by BSc (Medicine) with 68 colleges and MD with 65 colleges. MBBS is offered in a single specialisation, while MD carries the widest choice of specialisations in the state. The table below shows the top medical courses in Tamil Nadu with their college count and popular specialisations.

Course Name Number of Colleges Popular Specialisations
MBBS 74 General
BSc (Medicine) 68 Anesthesia & Operation Theater Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Optometry, Occupational Therapy, Audiology and Speech Language Pathology
MD 65 General Medicine, Anaesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Paediatrics, Anatomy, Microbiology
Bachelor of Physiotherapy 56 Physiotherapy
MS - General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, E.N.T., Ophthalmology
MCh - Neuro Surgery, Urology, Surgical Oncology, Plastic Surgery, Paediatric Surgery
DM - Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Medical Oncology
MPT - Orthopaedics, Neurology, Cardiorespiratory, Sports Physiotherapy

Popular Sub Streams at Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu

General is the most widely offered sub stream in Tamil Nadu with 96 colleges, followed by Physiotherapy with 71 colleges and Anaesthesia with 65 colleges. The table below shows the popular sub streams with their college count.

Sub Stream Number of Colleges
General 96
Physiotherapy 71
Anaesthesia 65
Medicine 62
Pediatrics 62
Surgery 59
Obstetrics 55
Orthopaedics 55
Pathology 49
Microbiology 48

Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu: City-wise 2026

Chennai is the leading city with 76 medical colleges, followed by Coimbatore with 38 colleges and Madurai with 12 colleges. Namakkal has 8 colleges, Tiruchirappalli has 7, while Salem and Kanyakumari have 6 colleges each. Here is the list of top cities with their count of medical colleges and the top college.

City Name Count of Colleges Top College CD Score (Out of 1000)
Chennai 76 MMC Chennai 980
Coimbatore 38 CMC Coimbatore 929
Madurai 12 AIIMS Madurai 877
Namakkal 8 - -
Tiruchirappalli 7 GMC Tiruchirappalli 897
Salem 6 Govt Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College Salem 699
Kanyakumari 6 - -
Vellore 4 CMC Vellore 988
Kanchipuram 4 Government Chengalpattu Medical College, Kanchipuram 787
Karur 4 Govt Medical College Karur 878
Dindigul 4 - -
Tirunelveli 3 TVMC Tirunelveli 915
Thanjavur 3 Thanjavur Medical College 904
Erode 3 Government Erode Medical College and Hospital 675
Chengalpattu 3 SSSMCRI Chengalpattu 73
Thoothukudi 2 GTMC Thoothukudi 880
Villupuram 2 GVMCH Villupuram 880
Nagercoil 2 Kanyakumari Government Medical College, Nagercoil 906
Theni 2 Government Theni Medical College 903
Pudukkottai 2 GMC Pudukkottai 859
Thiruvarur 2 Government Thiruvarur Medical College 846
Dharmapuri 1 GDMC Dharmapuri 884
Sivaganga 1 Government Sivagangai Medical College and Hospital 849
Chidambaram 1 Annamalai University Chidambaram 845
Hosur 1 St. Peter's Medical College Hospital and Research Institute Hosur 844

Note: City counts are the combined totals of the government and private college filters on Collegedunia. "-" indicates that no college from that city carries a published CD Score.

Top Medical Colleges in Chennai 2026

Chennai has 76 medical colleges, the highest count in Tamil Nadu. MMC Chennai is the top medical college in Chennai with a CD Score of 980 (Out of 1000) and an MBBS fee of INR 90.36 K. The table below shows the top medical colleges in Chennai with their locality and fees.

College Name Locality Total MBBS Fees (INR)
MMC Chennai Park Town INR 90.36 K
SMC Chennai Sowcarpet INR 1.17 Lakh
GMC Chennai Triplicane INR 90.36 K
GKMC Chennai Kilpauk INR 49.75 K
SIMATS Chennai Poonamallee High Road INR 1.13 Crore

Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu: FAQs

Ques. Which is the best medical college in Tamil Nadu?

Ans. CMC Vellore is the best medical college in Tamil Nadu with a CD Score of 988 (Out of 1000). It ranks 8 out of 517 in India for Medical in the Collegedunia 2026 rankings and charges INR 2.82 Lakh for the MBBS programme. MMC Chennai and SMC Chennai follow with CD Scores of 980 and 953.

Ques. How many medical colleges are there in Tamil Nadu?

Ans. Collegedunia lists 59 government medical colleges and 183 private medical colleges in Tamil Nadu. Of these, 74 colleges offer MBBS, 65 offer MD, 68 offer BSc (Medicine), and 56 offer Bachelor of Physiotherapy.

Ques. Which government college is best for MBBS in Tamil Nadu?

Ans. MMC Chennai is the best government medical college in Tamil Nadu with a CD Score of 980 (Out of 1000) and an MBBS fee of INR 90.36 K. SMC Chennai, TVMC Tirunelveli, and GMC Chennai are the other top government options with CD Scores of 953, 915, and 909 respectively.

Ques. What are the MBBS fees in Tamil Nadu?

Ans. MBBS fees in Tamil Nadu range from INR 1.62 K at AIIMS Madurai to INR 2.52 Crore at SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre Kanchipuram. Most government colleges charge INR 90.36 K, while GKMC Chennai charges INR 49.75 K and SMC Chennai charges INR 1.17 Lakh.

Ques. Is NEET compulsory for MBBS admission in Tamil Nadu?

Ans. Yes, NEET is compulsory for MBBS admission in Tamil Nadu. NEET is accepted by 72 colleges, and seats are allotted through Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling, which is accepted by 70 colleges. Postgraduate courses such as MD and MS require NEET PG, while DM and MCh require NEET SS.

Ques. Which private college offers the best MBBS course in Tamil Nadu?

Ans. CMC Vellore is the top private medical college in Tamil Nadu with a CD Score of 988 (Out of 1000) and an MBBS fee of INR 2.82 Lakh. CMC Coimbatore and SIMATS Chennai follow with CD Scores of 929 and 882.

Ques. What NEET rank is required for medical colleges in Tamil Nadu?

Ans. As per the cutoffs published on Collegedunia, CMC Vellore closed MBBS admission at rank 5538 across all categories under Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 2025, against a closing rank of 4404 in 2024. Cutoffs for the remaining top colleges are yet to be published in their Collegedunia cutoff silos.

Ques. Which medical colleges in Tamil Nadu offer BPT?

Ans. BPT is offered by 56 colleges in Tamil Nadu. CMC Vellore leads with a CD Score of 988 (Out of 1000) and a fee of INR 1.35 Lakh, followed by SIMATS Chennai at INR 7.6 Lakh and SRMIST Chennai at INR 8.85 Lakh. SRIHER Chennai charges INR 5 Lakh and VMRF Salem charges INR 5.2 Lakh.

Ques. Which is the highest rated medical college in Tamil Nadu?

Ans. Government Sivagangai Medical College and Hospital holds the highest student rating in Tamil Nadu at 4.6 out of 5, followed by CMC Vellore, SMC Chennai, ESICH Coimbatore, and GVMC Vellore at 4.4 out of 5. SRIHER Chennai carries the highest review score at 9.07 out of 10.

Ques. Which medical colleges in Tamil Nadu have the lowest fees?

Ans. AIIMS Madurai is the cheapest medical college in Tamil Nadu with an MBBS fee of INR 1.62 K, followed by MGR Medical University at INR 9 K, GKMC Chennai at INR 49.75 K, CMC Coimbatore at INR 78.82 K, and Annamalai University Chidambaram at INR 81.5 K.

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#1

Christian Medical College - [CMC], Vellore

Vellore, Tamil Nadu |INC, MCI Approved
CD Score: 988/1000
1,35,850B.P.T- Total FeesCompare Fees-- 4.4 / 5 Based on 42 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
#8th/517 in India for Medical 2026
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Madras Medical College - [MMC], Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu |MCI Approved
CD Score: 980/1000
90,365MBBS- Total FeesCompare Fees-- 3.7 / 5 Based on 36 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#17th/517 in India for Medical 2026
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#3

Stanley Medical College, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu |MCI Approved
CD Score: 953/1000
1,17,292MBBS- Total FeesCompare Fees-- 4.4 / 5 Based on 25 User
Reviews
Best in Placements
#51th/517 in India for Medical 2026
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Coimbatore Medical College - [CMC], Coimbatore

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu |MCI Approved
CD Score: 929/1000
78,829MBBS- Total Fees-- 4.2 / 5 Based on 58 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
#81th/517 in India for Medical 2026
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Tirunelveli Medical College - [TVMC], Tirunelveli

Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu |MCI Approved
CD Score: 915/1000
9,000B.Sc Anesthesia & Operation Theater Technology- Total Fees-- 4.1 / 5 Based on 24 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#99th/517 in India for Medical 2026
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Government Medical College Omandurar - [GMC], Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu |MCI Approved
CD Score: 909/1000
90,365MBBS- Total Fees-- 4.3 / 5 Based on 8 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
#106th/517 in India for Medical 2026
#7
CD Score: 907/1000
90,365MBBS- Total Fees-- 4.4 / 5 Based on 4 User
Reviews
#109th/517 in India for Medical 2026
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Kanyakumari Government Medical College, Nagercoil

Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu |MCI Approved
CD Score: 906/1000
90,365MBBS- Total Fees-- 4.1 / 5 Based on 12 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#110th/517 in India for Medical 2026
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Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur

Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu |MCI Approved
CD Score: 904/1000
9,000B.Sc Anesthesia & Operation Theater Technology- Total Fees-- 4.1 / 5 Based on 17 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
#113th/517 in India for Medical 2026
#10

Government Theni Medical College - [GTMC], Theni

Theni, Tamil Nadu |MCI Approved
CD Score: 903/1000
90,365MBBS- Total Fees-- 4.2 / 5 Based on 4 User
Reviews
#114th/517 in India for Medical 2026
#11

KAP Viswanatham Government Medical College, Tiruchirappalli

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu |MCI Approved
CD Score: 897/1000
90,365MBBS- Total Fees-- 3.7 / 5 Based on 2 User
Reviews
#121th/517 in India for Medical 2026
#12

Government Vellore Medical College - [GVMC], Vellore

Vellore, Tamil Nadu |MCI Approved
CD Score: 888/1000
90,365MBBS- Total Fees-- 4.4 / 5 Based on 20 User
Reviews
Best in Placements
#132th/517 in India for Medical 2026
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#13

Government Dharmapuri Medical College, Dharmapuri

Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu |MCI Approved
CD Score: 884/1000
1,92,540M.S Obstetrics & Gynaecology- Total Fees-- 3.7 / 5 Based on 5 User
Reviews
Best in Placements
#138th/517 in India for Medical 2026
#14

Government Kilpauk Medical College - [GKMC], Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu |MCI Approved
CD Score: 883/1000
49,750MBBS- Total Fees-- 4.2 / 5 Based on 21 User
Reviews
Best in Placements
#139th/517 in India for Medical 2026
#15
CD Score: 882/1000
NAAC A++
1,13,00,000MBBS- Total Fees 4.2 / 5 Based on 372 User
Reviews
Best in Accomodation
#140th/517 in India for Medical 2026
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#16

Government Thoothukudi Medical College, Thoothukudi

Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu |MCI Approved
CD Score: 880/1000
90,365MBBS- Total Fees-- 3.9 / 5 Based on 8 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
#142th/517 in India for Medical 2026
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#17
CD Score: 880/1000
9,000B.Optom- Total Fees-- 4.1 / 5 Based on 8 User
Reviews
Best in Placements
#143th/517 in India for Medical 2026
#18
CD Score: 878/1000
90,365MBBS- Total Fees----#145th/517 in India for Medical 2026
#19
CD Score: 877/1000
1,628MBBS- Total Fees-- 3.2 / 5 Based on 1 User
Reviews
#146th/517 in India for Medical 2026
#20

Government Medical College, Pudukkottai, Pudukkottai

Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu |MCI Approved
CD Score: 859/1000
90,365MBBS- Total Fees-- 3.9 / 5 Based on 7 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#169th/517 in India for Medical 2026
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#21

SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST], Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu |NCTE, AICTE, PCI, MCI, NCHMCT Approved
CD Score: 852/1000
NAAC A++
1,40,10,000MBBS- Total FeesCompare Fees 4 / 5 Based on 3142 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#177th/517 in India for Medical 2026
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#22
CD Score: 849/1000
90,365MBBS- Total Fees-- 4.6 / 5 Based on 10 User
Reviews
Best in Placements
#181th/517 in India for Medical 2026
#23

Government Thiruvarur Medical College - [TMC], Thiruvarur

Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu |MCI Approved
CD Score: 846/1000
90,365MBBS- Total Fees-- 4 / 5 Based on 22 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
#185th/517 in India for Medical 2026
#24

Annamalai University - [AU], Chidambaram

Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu |NCTE, AICTE, NBA Approved
CD Score: 845/1000
NAAC A+
81,500MBBS- Total FeesCompare Fees 3.7 / 5 Based on 301 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#186th/517 in India for Medical 2026
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#25
CD Score: 844/1000
22,50,000MBBS- Total Fees-- 3.7 / 5 Based on 2 User
Reviews
#187th/517 in India for Medical 2026
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#26

Madurai Medical College, Madurai

Madurai, Tamil Nadu |MCI Approved
CD Score: 843/1000
1,33,045MBBS- Total Fees-- 3.5 / 5 Based on 28 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
#189th/517 in India for Medical 2026
#27
CD Score: 837/1000
NAAC A++
1,60,95,000MBBS- Total Fees 3.9 / 5 Based on 96 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#196th/517 in India for Medical 2026
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#28

Government Chengalpattu Medical College, Kanchipuram

Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu |MCI Approved
CD Score: 787/1000
21,600B.Sc Medical Radiology & Imaging Technology- Total Fees-- 4.1 / 5 Based on 24 User
Reviews
Best in Placements
#244th/517 in India for Medical 2026
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#29

ESIC Medical College and PGIMSR, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu |MCI Approved
CD Score: 706/1000
5,00,000MBBS- Total Fees-- 4.2 / 5 Based on 29 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#268th/517 in India for Medical 2026
#30
CD Score: 699/1000
90,365MBBS- Total Fees-- 3.9 / 5 Based on 6 User
Reviews
Best in Placements
#270th/517 in India for Medical 2026