What are the top ranked MBBS colleges in Tamil Nadu as per NIRF rankings?

CMC Vellore emerged to be as the top ranked MBBS college in Tamil Nadu as per NIRF 2025 followed by other top colleges. Candidates can see the table below for the top MBBS colleges in Tamil Nadu with NIRF ranking over the past three years - Top Colleges NIRF 2023 NIRF 2024 NIRF 2025 Christian Medical College Ranking 3 3 3 Madras Medical College Ranking 11 10 16 Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences Ranking 18 12 11 SRMIST Ranking 20 18 18 Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research Ranking 21 20 21 PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Ranking 40 41 43 Source: Official site and may vary.

How many MBBS colleges are there in Tamil Nadu?

About 80+ Medical colleges are there in Tamil Nadu. Of these, 46 are private colleges, 41 are government colleges and 1 is owned by public-private entities. NEET and Tamil Nadu NEET are the top entrance exams for admission to the best MBBS colleges in Tamil Nadu. CMC Vellore, SRIHER, Madras Medical College, SIMTS and PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research are the top most Medical colleges in Tamilnadu .

Which is the No.1 MBBS college in Tamil Nadu?

Christian Medical College Vellore is the top MBBS college in Tamil Nadu according to NIRF under the 'Medical' category. It is approved by MCI, accredited by NABH, and has an attached 2,500 bedded hospital. Some of the courses are accredited by AERB India and the Microbiology laboratory is an NABL-accredited laboratory. Christian Medical College Vellore is ranked three by NIRF 2025 under the Medical Colleges category.

Is it considered expensive to pursue MBBS in Tamil Nadu?

No, it can be observed that studying MBBS in Tamil Nadu can be quite inexpensive as most of the colleges have an average tuition fee of INR 1 Lacs and you can refer below for some of them: College Name Tuition Fee Eligibility / Exams Christian Medical College, Vellore INR 13,500 NEET, Tamilnadu NEET Government Villupuram Medical College And Hospital INR 31,820 NEET, Tamilnadu NEET Tirunelveli Medical College INR 61,200 NEET, Tamilnadu NEET Government Dharmapuri Medical College INR 61,240 NEET, Tamilnadu NEET Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College INR 61,240 NEET, Tamilnadu NEET Government Vellore Medical College INR 61,240 NEET, Tamilnadu NEET Hope this answered your question!

What are the various specialisations offered by best Medical colleges in Tamil Nadu?

There are two specialisations offered by best Medical colleges in Tamil Nadu and they are General Surgery, Medicine. The below table showing specialisations offered by number of colleges: Specialisations No. of Colleges General Surgery 1 (Madha Medical College and Hospital) Medicine 7 (Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Meenakshi Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, MAHER, Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Annamalai University, etc.)

Which is the No 1 Government Medical College in Tamil Nadu for MBBS?

Hi, Madras Medical college is the top government MBBS colleges in Tamil Nadu . Candidates can see the table below for the other top colleges with cost - Public/Govt. Colleges Total Tuition Fee/Seats Madras Medical College Admission INR 68,020 Annamalai University Admission INR 24.95 lakh Government Kilpauk Medical College Admission INR 69,340 Thanjavur Medical College Admission INR 81,330 Madurai Medical College Admission INR1.04 lakh Source: Official site and may vary.

Which college has the lowest fees for MBBS in Tamil Nadu?

Candidates can see the table below affordable MBBS colleges in Tamil Nadu with fees less than INR 1 lakh. Low-cost Colleges Tuition Fee CMC Vellore Fees INR 15,000 Madras Medical College, Chennai Fees INR 68,020 Thanjavur Medical College Fees INR 81,330 Stanley Medical College Fees INR 81,330 Coimbatore Medical College, Coimbatore Fees INR 81,330 Source: Official site and may vary.

Which private college has the lowest fees for MBBS in Tamil Nadu?

Hi, CMC is the top private MBBS college in Tamil Nadu that offer the lowest fees for their students. CMC Vellore offers a tuition fee of less than INR 15,000.

Are there any private Medical colleges in Tamil Nadu?

Yes, there are many private Medical colleges in Tamil Nadu . Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees: Private Colleges Total Tuition Fee Christian Medical College Admission INR 15,000 Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research Admission INR 1.35 Cr. PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Admission INR 20 lakh Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences Admission INR 1.25 Cr. Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute Admission INR 1.1 Cr. Source: Official site and may vary.

Best MBBS Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026: Fees, Admissions, Courses, Placements, NEET Cutoffs

Tamil Nadu has many MBBS colleges, including private, government and semi government colleges. Candidates interested in becoming a doctor, can take admission in these MBBS colleges in TamilNadu. Admission to these colleges will be based on merit or through entrance exam scores like NEET and Tamil Nadu NEET. Top Medical colleges in Tamil Naduinclude CMC Vellore, SRIHER, Madras Medical College, SIMTS and PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research. General Surgery and Medicine are the top specialisations offered by top Medical colleges.

Government seats allocated to candidates after clearing NEET entrance exams is through state counseling (DME) and private or semi-government colleges having different quota systems and fees, with options ranging from central colleges like AIIMS Madurai to various private and Semi government colleges.

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Table of Contents

Key Highlights of the Best MBBS Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026
NIRF Ranking 2025 of Best Medical Colleges in TamilNadu
Eligibility Criteria to get Admission to MBBS Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026
Best Medical Colleges in TamilNadu: Exam Schedule 2025
Private Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Government MBBS Colleges
MBBS Seats Offered by MBBS Colleges in Tamil Nadu
Highest Salary Offered by Top Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu
Low-cost MBBS Colleges in Tamil Nadu
Top Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu: Comparison

Key Highlights of the Best MBBS Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026

The best MBBS colleges in Tamil Nadu for 2026, like Madras Medical College, Christian Medical College Vellore, and Stanley Medical College, highlight strong government legacies with low fees, excellent rankings, and high patient volumes, while private colleges like SRMIST and Saveetha offer modern infrastructure with higher fees, all driven by NEET exam scores. Candidates can see the table below for the key highlights of the top MBBS colleges in Tamil Nadu including total no. of colleges, fee structure across top colleges, top colleges with NIRF ranking 2025, top specialisations offered with admission process and accepted entrance exam -

Particulars	Statistics
Total no. of Medical colleges in Tamil Nadu	80+ colleges
Fee structure of MBBS colleges in Tamil Nadu	INR < 1 lakh: 30 colleges INR 1-3 lakh: 2 colleges INR 3-5 lakh: 1 college INR 10-15 lakh: 1 college INR > 15 lakh: 27 colleges
Top MBBS Colleges in Tamil Nadu as per NIRF ranking 2025 (Government/Private)	CMC Vellore Madras Medical College SIMTS Chennai, etc.
Fee range of the top TamilNadu Medical colleges	INR 15,000 - INR 1 Cr.+
Top MBBS Specialisations in Tamil Nadu	General Surgery, Medicine
Accepted Entrance Exams	NEET

Source: Official site and may vary.

NIRF Ranking 2025 of Best Medical Colleges in TamilNadu

As per NIRF ranking 2025, CMC Vellore emerged to be as the top ranked Medical college in Tamil Nadu followed by other top colleges like Madras Medical College and SIMTS Chennai. Candidates can see the table below for the top 10 Medical colleges in Tamilnadu with NIRF ranking over the past three years under "Medicine" category -

Top MBBS Colleges in Tamil Nadu	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024	NIRF 2025
Christian Medical College Ranking	3	3	3
Madras Medical College Ranking	11	10	16
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences Ranking	18	12	11
SRMIST Ranking	20	18	18
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research Ranking	21	20	21
PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Ranking	40	41	43

Source: Official site and may vary.

Eligibility Criteria to get Admission to MBBS Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026

Candidates interested in taking admission to Medical colleges in TamilNadu must follow certain eligibility criteria which are mentioned below -

Candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent with PCB
Candidates must have qualified NEET
They must be a citizen of India, including OCI/PIOs
Candidates aged 17 years can apply for admission

Source: Official site and may vary.

Best Medical Colleges in TamilNadu: Exam Schedule 2025

Candidates can see the table below for entrance exams accepted in the top Medical colleges in TamilNadu -

Exam Name	Exam Schedule	College Predictor
NEET UG	NEET UG Schedule	NEET UG Predictor

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Private Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu

The private MBBS colleges in Tamil Nadu include CMC Vellore, SRIHER, PSG Institute of Medical Sciences, etc., offering great clinical training with modern infrastructure, experienced faculty with good placement opportunities. Private colleges generally have higher fees. There are about 40+ best private MBBS colleges in Tamil Nadu. Candidates can see the table below for some of the top private Medical colleges in Tamil Nadu with tuition fees -

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
Christian Medical College Admission	INR 15,000	NEET, Tamilnadu NEET
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research Admission	INR 1.35 Cr.	NEET
PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Admission	INR 20 lakh	NEET, Tamilnadu NEET
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences Admission	INR 1.25 Cr.	NEET
Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute Admission	INR 1.1 Cr.	NEET

Source: Official site and may vary.

Tamil Nadu Government MBBS Colleges

The top government Medical colleges in TamilNadu include Madras Medical College, Annamalai University, Thanjavur Medical College, etc. Government colleges are affordable than private colleges with limited seats and tough competition. There are about 40+ best government MBBS colleges in Tamil Nadu. Candidates can see the table below for some of the top government Medical colleges in Tamil Nadu with tuition fees -

Public/Govt. Colleges	Total Tuition Fee/Seats
Madras Medical College Admission	INR 68,020
Annamalai University Admission	INR 24.95 lakh
Government Kilpauk Medical College Admission	INR 69,340
Thanjavur Medical College Admission	INR 81,330
Madurai Medical College Admission	INR1.04 lakh

Source: Official site and may vary.

MBBS Seats Offered by MBBS Colleges in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu offers around 12,000 MBBS seats across 77 colleges, with roughly 5,000+ seats in 30+ government colleges with low fees and about 6,000+ in 35+ private colleges with higher fees. Candidates can see the table below for the private and government MBBS seats offered by by these colleges -

MBBS Seats Offered by Top Colleges	MBBS Seats
CMC Vellore	100
SRIHER chennai	250
Madras Medical College	250
SRM IST Kattankulathur	500
PSG Medical College	250

Source: Official site and may vary.

Highest Salary Offered by Top Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu

MBBS Colleges in TamilNadu have excellent ROI, with lower tuition fees and strong placements offered. CMC Vellore, Madras Medical college, have lower tuition fees with less than INR 1 lakh but offered great median package to candidates. To determine the ROI of the colleges, check the table below -

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Average Median Package
CMC Vellore MBBS	INR 15,000	INR 4.34 LPA
Madras Medical College Chennai MBBS	INR 68,020	INR 9.1 LPA
SIMTS Chennai MBBS	INR 1.25 Cr.	INR 7.43 LPA
PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research MBBS	INR 20 lakh	INR 10.12 LPA
Shri Sathya Sai Medical College And Research Institute MBBS	INR 94.5 lakh	INR 6 LPA

Source: Official site and may vary.

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Low-cost MBBS Colleges in Tamil Nadu

It is estimated that joining the top Medical colleges in TamilNadu can be affordable as most colleges have MBBS fees in Tamil Nadu of less than INR 1 lakh. Candidates can see the table below for the top affordable MBBS colleges in Tamil Nadu -

Low-cost Colleges	Tuition Fee
CMC Vellore Fees	INR 15,000
Madras Medical College, Chennai Fees	INR 68,020
Thanjavur Medical College Fees	INR 81,330
Stanley Medical College Fees	INR 81,330
Coimbatore Medical College, Coimbatore Fees	INR 81,330