Best Medical colleges in Chennai 2026
76 Medical colleges in Chennai charge between ₹6,600 and ₹1.53 Cr in the first year, and SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Medical colleges in Chennai — at a glance
| Medical colleges | 76 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹6,600 – ₹1.53 Cr |
| Government / Private | 18 / 58 |
| NIRF-ranked | 14 of 76 |
| Highest package reported | ₹4.7 Cr |
| Top rated | SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST] |
Which medical college in Chennai is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 8 Medical colleges in Chennai compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRM University Chennai Chennai | 10 | — | ₹19.1 L | — | Government |
| SIMATS Chennai Chennai | 10 | #2 | ₹1.13 Cr | — | Government |
| SMC Chennai Chennai | 9.9 | — | ₹1.17 L | — | Government |
| Government Kilpauk Medical College Chennai Chennai | 9.8 | — | ₹49,750 | — | Government |
| Sri Muthukumaran Medical College Hospital and Research Institute Chennai Chennai | 9.7 | — | ₹21.75 L | — | Government |
| MGR Medical University Chennai | 9.7 | — | ₹9,000 | — | Government |
| Government Medical College Omandurar Chennai Chennai | 9.7 | — | ₹90,365 | — | Government |
| VISTAS Chennai Chennai | 9.5 | #61 | ₹4.4 L | ₹33 L | Government |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 25 Medical colleges in Chennai
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1
SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1985
10.0 Fees from ₹19.1 L 398 courses -
2
Saveetha Institute of Medical And Technical Sciences - [SIMATS]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2005
10.0 Fees from ₹1.13 Cr NIRF #2 321 courses -
3
Stanley Medical College
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1938
9.9 Fees from ₹1.17 L 40 courses -
4
Government Kilpauk Medical College - [GKMC]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1960
9.8 Fees from ₹49,750 47 courses -
5
Sri Muthukumaran Medical College Hospital and Research Institute - [SMMCHRI]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2009
9.7 Fees from ₹21.75 L 21 courses -
6
The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1987
9.7 Fees from ₹9,000 257 courses -
7
Government Medical College Omandurar - [GMC]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2015
9.7 Fees from ₹90,365 15 courses -
8
Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1992
9.5 Fees from ₹4.4 L NIRF #61 Highest ₹33 L 243 courses -
9
ESIC Medical College and PGIMSR
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2011
9.5 Fees from ₹5.25 L 23 courses -
10
Annai Violet Arts and Science College
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1997
9.4 Fees from ₹96,000 28 courses -
11
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1987
9.3 Fees from ₹4.83 L NIRF #53 Highest ₹41.2 L 117 courses -
12
University of Madras
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1857
9.2 Fees from ₹48,572 NIRF #18 Highest ₹6 L 272 courses -
13
Chettinad Academy of Research and Education
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2008
9.0 Fees from ₹1.47 Cr NIRF #49 70 courses -
14
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1985
9.0 Fees from ₹75,000 NIRF #13 Highest ₹70 L 165 courses -
15
Sri Lalithambigai Medical College & Hospital - [SLMCH]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2006
9.0 Fees from ₹1.16 Cr 1 courses -
16
Bhaarath Medical College and Hospital - [BMCH]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1984
9.0 Fees from ₹1.39 Cr 23 courses -
17
Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital - [SBMCH]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2003
9.0 Fees from ₹1.53 Cr 24 courses -
18
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1988
8.9 Fees from ₹4.5 L NIRF #30 Highest ₹12 L 468 courses -
19
Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research - [MAHER]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2004
8.8 Fees from ₹1.15 Cr NIRF #16 94 courses -
20
Madha Medical College and Research Institute
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2011
8.7 Fees from ₹21.75 L 22 courses -
21
IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITM]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1959
8.7 Fees from ₹1.62 L NIRF #1 Highest ₹4.3 Cr 17 courses -
22
Tagore Medical College & Hospital
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2010
8.6 Fees from ₹21.75 L 22 courses -
23
Panimalar Medical College Hospital and Research Institute
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2020
8.5 Fees from ₹22.5 L 22 courses -
24
Saveetha College of Allied Health Sciences - [SCAHS]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2019
7.8 Fees from ₹4.5 L 32 courses -
25
Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University - [TNPESU]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2004
7.1 Fees from ₹40,495 Highest ₹4.5 L 76 courses
Showing 25 of 76. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 76 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Chennai the published first-year fee runs from ₹6,600 to ₹1.53 Cr, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 18 of these are government-run and 58 are private. Government colleges are usually cheaper and admit on entrance rank; private colleges are more likely to have their own admission route.
Check the ranking applies to your course. 14 of these hold an NIRF rank, but NIRF is scored per category — a rank in one category says nothing about another.
Then read the placement tab, not the headline package. The highest package is one student; the percentage placed and the recruiters listed tell you far more.
Frequently asked questions
How many Medical colleges are there in Chennai?
There are 76 Medical colleges listed in Chennai on this page, of which 18 are government and 58 are private.
What is the fee for Medical colleges in Chennai?
Published first-year fees range from ₹6,600 to ₹1.53 Cr. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Chennai for Medical?
SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST] has the highest student rating among the Medical colleges listed here, in Chennai.
What is the highest package from Medical colleges in Chennai?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹4.7 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.