MBBS in Tamil Nadu
Counselling Authority: TN DMER
Type: State Counselling · 4 Rounds
Medical Colleges
78
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.
Explore Tamil Nadu MBBS Details
Fee Structure
Govt, private & deemed fees
NEET Cutoff
Category-wise closing ranks
Seat Matrix
College-wise seat breakdown
Eligibility
Domicile, age & marks criteria
Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu
37 Govt · 27 Pvt · 13 Deemed · 1 Central · 78 Total - click any college for full details
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.
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