Tamil Nadu, in southern India, is home to some of the country’s most respected postgraduate medical colleges. The state puts strong emphasis on quality medical education and on training skilled doctors for the healthcare sector. Its list of PG medical colleges is long and covers a wide range of specializations, so students with different interests have plenty to choose from.
This article covers the government and private medical colleges in Tamil Nadu that offer postgraduate courses.
Course Overview
Here is a quick snapshot of the course:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | MD/MS |
| Course Level | Postgraduate (PG) |
| Duration | 3 Years |
| Examination Type | Yearly/Semester |
| Eligibility | MBBS from a recognized university |
| Admission Procedure | NEET PG |
| Counselling Authority | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) |
| Counselling Process | MCC NEET PG Counselling |
| Official Website | https://mcc.nic.in/pg-medical-counselling/ |
List of PG Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu
Below is the current list of PG medical colleges in Tamil Nadu as published by the National Medical Commission (NMC). To see a college’s fee structure, courses, admission procedure, cut-offs, and facilities, open its individual page.
Government PG Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu
These are the government colleges in Tamil Nadu offering MD/MS.
| S. No. | College Name | Year Established |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kanyakumari Government Medical College, Asaripallam | 2003 |
| 2 | Government Dharmapuri Medical College, Dharmapuri | 2008 |
| 3 | Government Vellore Medical College, Vellore | 2005 |
| 4 | Theni Government Medical College, Theni | 2006 |
| 5 | Govt Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College, Salem | 1986 |
| 6 | K A P Viswanathan Government Medical College, Trichy | 1998 |
| 7 | Tirunelveli Medical College, Tirunelveli | 1965 |
| 8 | Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur | 1959 |
| 9 | Stanley Medical College, Chennai | 1938 |
| 10 | Madurai Medical College, Madurai | 1954 |
| 11 | Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai | 1960 |
| 12 | Madras Medical College, Chennai | 1835 |
| 13 | Government Sivagangai Medical College, Sivaganga | 2012 |
| 14 | Government Thiruvannamalai Medical College, Thiruvannamalai | 2013 |
| 15 | Government Medical College & ESIC Hospital, Coimbatore | 2016 |
| 16 | Government Medical College, Omandurar | 2015 |
| 17 | Government Villupuram Medical College, Villupuram | 2010 |
| 18 | Thiruvarur Govt. Medical College, Thiruvarur | 2010 |
| 19 | Chengalpattu Medical College, Chengalpattu | 1965 |
| 20 | Coimbatore Medical College, Coimbatore | 1966 |
| 21 | Thoothukudi Medical College, Thoothukudi | 2000 |
| 22 | Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Annamalainagar | 1985 |
| 23 | ESIC Medical College Chennai & PGIMSR | 2013 |
Private PG Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu
These are the private colleges in Tamil Nadu offering MD/MS.
| S. No. | College Name | Year Established |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai | 1985 |
| 2 | PSG Institute of Medical Sciences, Coimbatore | 1985 |
| 3 | Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute, Kancheepuram | 2008 |
| 4 | Vinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar Medical College, Salem | 1996 |
| 5 | Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chennai | 2003 |
| 6 | Christian Medical College, Vellore | 1942 |
| 7 | Meenakshi Medical College and Research Institute, Enathur | 2003 |
| 8 | Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Kanchipuram | 2008 |
| 9 | Tagore Medical College and Hospital, Chennai | 2010 |
| 10 | Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Kanchipuram | 2006 |
| 11 | Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences, Maduranthagam | 2009 |
| 12 | Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Kanyakumari | 2006 |
| 13 | Velammal Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Madurai | 2013 |
| 14 | Karpagam Faculty of Medical Sciences & Research, Coimbatore | 2012 |
| 15 | Madha Medical College and Hospital, Thandalam, Chennai | 2011 |
| 16 | Annapoorna Medical College & Hospital, Salem | 2011 |
| 17 | Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital, Perambalur | 2011 |
| 18 | The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai | 2010 |
| 19 | Trichy SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Trichy | 2009 |
| 20 | ACS Medical College and Hospital, Chennai | 2008 |
| 21 | Melmaruvathur Adiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research | 2008 |
| 22 | SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Chengalpattu | 2005 |
Deemed Universities Offering PG Medical Courses in Tamil Nadu
Several institutions in Tamil Nadu hold Deemed-to-be-University status. They fill all of their PG seats through MCC counselling rather than the state DME process:
- Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai
- Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai
- SRM Institute of Science and Technology (Medical), Chengalpattu/Trichy
- Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kanchipuram
- Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation, Salem
- Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, Chennai
Fee Structure for PG Medical Courses in Tamil Nadu
| Quota | Approximate Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Government Quota – Government Colleges | ₹30,000 – ₹1.5 lakh |
| Government Quota – Private/Self-Financing Colleges | ₹4.3 – ₹4.5 lakh |
| Management Quota – Private Colleges | ₹13 – ₹15 lakh |
| NRI Quota – Private/Deemed Colleges | ₹22 – ₹26 lakh |
| Deemed University Quota | ₹15 – ₹25 lakh (varies by specialization) |
NEET PG Counselling Process in Tamil Nadu
- Qualify NEET PG 2026, which is conducted by NBEMS.
- Register separately on the MCC portal (for AIQ, deemed, and central institute seats) and on the Tamil Nadu DME portal, tnmedicalselection.net (for state quota seats).
- Fill choices by ranking your preferred colleges and courses on each portal.
- Seat allotment happens round by round: Round 1, Round 2, and Mop-Up/Stray Vacancy.
- Report and verify documents in person at the allotted college. Physical reporting is compulsory even though registration and choice filling are online.
Documents Required for TN PG Medical Counselling
- NEET PG 2026 admit card and scorecard
- MBBS degree or provisional certificate
- Internship completion certificate
- Permanent or provisional medical registration certificate
- Community/caste certificate (for reserved category candidates)
- Tamil Nadu nativity/domicile certificate (for state quota)
- Passport-size photographs and a valid photo ID
- NRI/sponsor documents (for NRI quota candidates, where applicable)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. How many PG medical colleges are there in Tamil Nadu for 2026-27?
A. Going by the lists above, Tamil Nadu has 23 government and 22 private PG medical colleges, 45 in total, offering MD/MS for the 2026-27 session.
Q. What is the admission process for MD/MS in Tamil Nadu?
A. Admission is based on NEET PG 2026, followed by counselling. The 50% All India Quota seats go through MCC, and state quota seats go through the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Medical Education (DME).
Q. Are private PG medical colleges in Tamil Nadu approved by the NMC?
A. Yes. Most private PG medical colleges in the state are NMC-approved and award recognized MD/MS degrees.
Q. What is the average fee for PG medical courses in Tamil Nadu?
A. Government colleges charge roughly ₹30,000 to ₹1 lakh per year. Private colleges may charge ₹15 to 25 lakh per year, depending on the specialization and the college.