Tamil Nadu · 26 Private Colleges · NEET 2026
Private Medical Colleges in
Tamil Nadu 2026
Complete guide to all 26 private MBBS colleges in Tamil Nadu. Govt quota from just ₹4.35 lakh/year — the cheapest private MBBS fees in India. Management quota ₹15–₹16.2L/yr. NEET cutoff, city guide & admission process.
Fee Snapshot — Tamil Nadu 2026
Govt Quota (State Counseling)
₹4.35L – ₹5.4L/yr
Cheapest in India
Management Quota (Direct)
₹15L – ₹16.2L/yr
NEET Qualify Enough
Total MBBS (Govt Quota)
₹24L – ₹29.7L
5.5 Year Total
Total MBBS (MQ)
₹82.5L – ₹89.1L
5.5 Year Total
Complete List
All 26 Private Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026
| # | College Name | City / District | Govt Quota (₹/yr) | Mgmt Quota (₹/yr) | 5.5 Yr Total (GQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSG Institute of Medical Sciences & Research | Coimbatore | ₹450,000 | ₹1,500,000 | ₹24.8L |
| 2 | Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences | Kanyakumari | ₹440,000 | ₹1,500,000 | ₹24.2L |
| 3 | Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences | Maduranthagam (Chengalpet) | ₹435,000 | ₹1,500,000 | ₹23.9L |
| 4 | Tagore Medical College and Hospital | Chennai | ₹435,000 | ₹1,500,000 | ₹23.9L |
| 5 | Velammal Medical College Hospital & Research Institute | Madurai | ₹440,000 | ₹1,500,000 | ₹24.2L |
| 6 | Annapoorna Medical College & Hospital | Salem | ₹435,000 | ₹1,500,000 | ₹23.9L |
| 7 | Sri Muthukumaran Medical College Hospital & Research Institute | Chennai | ₹435,000 | ₹1,500,000 | ₹23.9L |
| 8 | Trichy SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre | Trichy | ₹450,000 | ₹1,500,000 | ₹24.8L |
| 9 | Karpagam Faculty of Medical Science and Research | Coimbatore | ₹440,000 | ₹1,500,000 | ₹24.2L |
| 10 | Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences | Melmaruvathur (Villupuram) | ₹450,000 | ₹1,500,000 | ₹24.8L |
| 11 | KMCH Institute of Health Sciences and Research | Coimbatore | ₹435,000 | ₹1,500,000 | ₹23.9L |
| 12 | Arunai Medical College and Hospital | Tiruvannamalai | ₹450,000 | ₹1,500,000 | ₹24.8L |
| 13 | Indira Medical College & Hospitals | Thiruvallur | ₹450,000 | ₹1,500,000 | ₹24.8L |
| 14 | Swamy Vivekananda Medical College Hospital & Research Institute | Tiruchengode (Namakkal) | ₹450,000 | ₹1,500,000 | ₹24.8L |
| 15 | Panimalar Medical College Hospital & Research Institute | Chennai | ₹450,000 | ₹1,500,000 | ₹24.8L |
| 16 | St Peter's Medical College Hospital & Research Institute | Hosur (Krishnagiri) | ₹440,000 | ₹1,500,000 | ₹24.2L |
| 17 | Madha Medical College and Research Institute | Chennai | ₹435,000 | ₹1,500,000 | ₹23.9L |
| 18 | Nandha Medical College and Hospital | Erode | ₹450,000 | ₹1,500,000 | ₹24.8L |
| 19 | PSP Medical College Hospital and Research Institute | Nagercoil (Kanyakumari) | ₹450,000 | ₹1,500,000 | ₹24.8L |
| 20 | Annai Medical College | Sriperumbudur (Kanchipuram) | ₹450,000 | ₹1,500,000 | ₹24.8L |
| 21 | Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital | Perambalur | ₹450,000 | ₹1,620,000 | ₹24.8L |
| 22 | Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital | Samayapuram (Trichy) | ₹540,000 | ₹1,620,000 | ₹29.7L |
| 23 | Sri Venkateswara Medical College Hospital & Research Institute | Chennai | ₹540,000 | ₹1,620,000 | ₹29.7L |
| 24 | Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Institute of Medical Sciences (SOP) | Perambalur | ₹540,000 | ₹1,620,000 | ₹29.7L |
| 25 | Kanyakumari Medical Mission Research Centre | Kanyakumari | ₹540,000 | ₹1,620,000 | ₹29.7L |
| 26 | Takshashila Medical College | Ongur (Villupuram) | ₹540,000 | ₹1,620,000 | ₹29.7L |
Note: Fees shown are annual academic fees only. Hostel, mess & other charges additional. 5.5 yr total = annual fee × 5.5 (includes 1 year internship where college fee may differ). Verify current fees with college before applying.
By City
City-Wise Private Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026
Chennai
Tagore, Sri Muthukumaran, Panimalar, Madha, Sri Venkateswara
5 CollegesCoimbatore
PSG Institute, Karpagam Faculty, KMCH Institute
3 CollegesTrichy Region
SRM Trichy, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan, Srinivasan Samayapuram
4 CollegesMadurai
Velammal Medical College Hospital & Research Institute
1 CollegeOther Cities
Salem, Erode, Kanyakumari, Tiruvannamalai, Thiruvallur, Hosur, Namakkal & more
13 Colleges Admission Process
Tamil Nadu Private MBBS Admission — How It Works 2026
1
Qualify NEET 2026
Score 50th percentile+ (General). For govt quota, higher rank = better options. For MQ, just qualifying is enough.
2
Check TN Eligibility
Tamil Nadu state quota prefers TN domicile students. Non-TN students can apply for management quota and All India quota.
3
TNMGRMU Counseling
Register on the Tamil Nadu Medical Counseling portal. State quota allotment is merit-based through TNMGRMU.
4
All India Quota
15% of govt quota seats are filled through MCC All India counseling — open to students from any state.
5
Management Quota
Apply directly to college management for 15% MQ seats. NEET qualifying sufficient. Process is fast (2–3 weeks).
6
Confirm Seat & Join
Pay fees to college account, get admission letter, complete joining formalities. MBBS begins!
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Tamil Nadu has the cheapest private MBBS government quota fees in India — just ₹4.35–₹5.4 lakh per year. The total MBBS cost over 5.5 years is ₹24–₹30 lakh in govt quota, compared to ₹1–₹1.5 crore in Maharashtra or Karnataka. TN also has 26 NMC-approved private colleges with strong clinical training.
Yes — through two routes: (1) 15% All India Quota seats (filled through MCC counseling — open to all states based on NEET rank), and (2) Management Quota seats (open to students from any state, NEET qualifying sufficient). Tamil Nadu state quota is primarily for TN domicile students.
For government/state quota: ₹4.35–₹5.4L/yr × 5.5 years = approximately ₹23.9L–₹29.7L total. For management quota: ₹15–₹16.2L/yr × 5.5 years = approximately ₹82.5L–₹89.1L total.
Yes — all 26 private medical colleges listed here are NMC (National Medical Commission) approved. The MBBS degree is fully valid for NEET PG, NExT licensing exam, and medical practice across India.
Government quota NEET cutoffs vary by college and category. Top colleges like PSG Coimbatore and Velammal Madurai have competitive cutoffs. Management quota has no specific rank requirement — NEET qualifying (50th percentile for General) is sufficient.
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