How many medical colleges are there in Tamil Nadu?

Tamil Nadu has 78 medical colleges offering MBBS — 37 Govt · 27 Pvt · 13 Deemed · 1 Central. Total MBBS seats across the state are approximately 13,050.

Is domicile required for MBBS admission in Tamil Nadu?

Yes, Tamil Nadu requires state domicile for State Quota seats (85% of government college seats). The remaining 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats are open to candidates from any state.

Which authority conducts MBBS counselling in Tamil Nadu?

MBBS counselling in Tamil Nadu is conducted by TN DMER through State counselling across 4 rounds, covering the 85% State Quota seats. The 15% AIQ seats are counselled separately by MCC.

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MBBS in Tamil Nadu

Counselling Authority: TN DMER

Type: State Counselling · 4 Rounds

Medical Colleges

37 Govt · 27 Pvt · 13 Deemed · 1 Central

Total MBBS Seats

13,050

5250 Govt · 4750 Pvt

State Quota

85%

Of State Govt. college seats

AIQ Quota

15%

All India Quota

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. The state plays a major role in higher education and medical education in India. With well-developed cities, excellent transport connectivity, and top educational institutions, Tamil Nadu attracts students from across India, including both North and South India.

NEET / MBBS Importance

Tamil Nadu is one of the top states in India for medical education and NEET-based MBBS admissions. The state has a large number of government and private medical colleges, offering opportunities through government quota, private quota, management quota, and NRI quota seats. MBBS admissions in Tamil Nadu are conducted through NEET, followed by centralised counselling managed by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu. Private medical college seats (including management and NRI quota) are generally open to all NEET-qualified students across India, depending on eligibility and counselling rules. Since MBBS education is conducted in English, students from North India can comfortably study in Tamil Nadu despite the regional language being Tamil. Overall, Tamil Nadu is a highly preferred state for NEET students due to strong medical infrastructure, high seat availability, reputed medical colleges, and a structured counselling process.

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Fee Structure

Govt, private & deemed fees

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NEET Cutoff

Category-wise closing ranks

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Seat Matrix

College-wise seat breakdown

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Eligibility

Domicile, age & marks criteria

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Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu

37 Govt · 27 Pvt · 13 Deemed · 1 Central · 78 Total - click any college for full details

Colleges

Tamil Nadu MBBS Cutoff 2025

Institution Type	Seat Type	Category	Max Rank	Min Marks
Central Institution	Government	General	16,728	541
Central Institution	Government	EWS	19,825	536
Central Institution	Government	OBC	26,016	527
Government	Government	General	26,474	526
Government	Government	OBC	26,659	526
Government	Government	EWS	30,145	522
Central Institution	Government	SC	47,357	504
Government	Government	SC	138,462	440
Central Institution	Government	ST	163,006	425
Government	Government	ST	164,539	425
Deemed	Management	Open	918,801	175

Institution Type	Seat Type	Category	Max Rank	Min Marks
Government	Government	General	22,171	533
Government	Government	BC	45,950	506
Government	Government	BCM	50,359	502
Government	Government	MBC & DNC	59,694	494
Private	Government	General	95,026	468
Private	Government	BCM	113,093	456
Private	Government	BC	119,419	452
Private	Government	MBC & DNC	129,141	446
Government	Government	SC	149,159	434
Government	Government	ST	219,027	396
Government	Government	SCA	219,048	396
Private	Government	SC	234,921	388
Private	Government	ST	331,266	344
Private	Government	SCA	403,841	315
Private	Management	Unreserved	1,040,159	154
Private	Management	Open	1,294,923	116
Private	Management	General	1,312,491	114

Disclaimer: While every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of Cut-Off Data, due to variations in counselling rounds, category-wise allotments, seat matrix changes, reservation policies, and updated counselling rules, actual cut-offs may vary in the 2026 Admission Cycle. The displayed cut-offs are based on available official and verified data for guidance purposes only. MBBS Lighthouse will bear no responsibility for any variation in actual cut-offs during the 2026 Admission Cycle.