StateSouth

Tamil Nadu

Counselling Authority: TN MRB

Medical Colleges

Total MBBS Seats

10,800

State Quota

85%

AIQ Quota

15%

Explore Tamil Nadu MBBS Details

Fee Structure

Govt, private & deemed college fees

Eligibility Criteria

Domicile, age & marks cutoff

Cutoff 2024

Category-wise closing ranks

Seat Matrix

College-wise seat breakdown

Counselling Overview

Counselling TypeState

AuthorityTN MRB

Counselling Rounds3 rounds

Domicile RequiredYes

Eligibility at a Glance

Tamil Nadu domicile required

✓10+2 with PCB (50% General / 40% SC-ST)

✓Valid NEET score mandatory

✓3 counselling rounds

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College Breakdown

Govt Colleges

Private Colleges

Total Colleges

Total MBBS seats in Tamil Nadu

10,800

About Tamil Nadu for MBBS

Tamil Nadu is one of the most developed states in India, known for its strong education system, advanced healthcare infrastructure, industrial growth, and rich cultural heritage.

NEET / MBBS Importance

Tamil Nadu is one of the top states for medical education and NEET-based MBBS admissions. Counselling managed by DME Tamil Nadu.

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Language: Tamil is local language; MBBS in English accessible for North Indian and all other region students.

Major Cities

ChennaiCoimbatoreMaduraiTiruchirappalli (Trichy)SalemTirunelveliVelloreErodeThanjavurHosur

Languages

PrimaryTamil

OthersEnglish (widely understood in cities and education sector)

Medical EducationEnglish

Weather & Climate

TypeTropical

SummersHot and humid

MonsoonOctober–December (North-East Monsoon dominant)

WintersMild and comfortable

Tourist Destinations

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Chennai(Marina Beach, Kapaleeshwarar Temple)

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Madurai(Meenakshi Amman Temple)

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Rameswaram(Ramanathaswamy Temple)

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Ooty & Kodaikanal(Hill Stations)

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Mahabalipuram(UNESCO Heritage Monuments)

Food & Culture

Popular Foods

IdliDosaSambarPongalChettinad Cuisine

Culture

Dravidian traditionsBharatanatyamCarnatic musicTemple festivals

Airports

Chennai International Airport

Chennai

International

Coimbatore International Airport

Coimbatore

International

Madurai Airport

Madurai

Domestic

Tiruchirappalli International Airport

Trichy

International

Salem Airport

Salem

Limited Connectivity

Tuticorin Airport

Tuticorin

Limited Connectivity

Major Railway Junctions

ChennaiCoimbatoreMaduraiTrichySalemKatpadi (Vellore)