Best Medical colleges in Salem 2026
6 Medical colleges in Salem charge between ₹12,000 and ₹1.13 Cr in the first year, and Vinayaka Missions University - [VMU] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Medical colleges in Salem — at a glance
| Medical colleges | 6 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹12,000 – ₹1.13 Cr |
| Government / Private | 3 / 3 |
| NIRF-ranked | 3 of 6 |
| Highest package reported | ₹17.7 L |
| Top rated | Vinayaka Missions University - [VMU] |
Which medical college in Salem is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 6 Medical colleges in Salem compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinayaka Missions University Salem Salem | 9.6 | #151 | ₹1.13 Cr | ₹17.7 L | Government |
| GMKMC Salem Salem | 9.6 | — | ₹12,000 | — | Government |
| Periyar University Salem Salem | 9.1 | #40 | ₹67,110 | — | Government |
| VMRF Salem Salem | 8.8 | — | ₹1.6 L | — | Private |
| Annapoorna Medical College & Hospitals Salem Salem | 8.7 | — | ₹21.75 L | — | Private |
| The Kavery Polytechnic College Salem Salem | — | — | — | ₹1.92 L | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 6 Medical colleges in Salem
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1
Vinayaka Missions University - [VMU]
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1981
9.6 Fees from ₹1.13 Cr NIRF #151 Highest ₹17.7 L 264 courses -
2
Govt Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College - [GMKMC]
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1990
9.6 Fees from ₹12,000 32 courses -
3
Periyar University
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1997
9.1 Fees from ₹67,110 NIRF #40 208 courses -
4
Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation - VMRF
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1981
8.8 Fees from ₹1.6 L 229 courses -
5
Annapoorna Medical College & Hospitals - [AMCH]
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2011
8.7 Fees from ₹21.75 L 10 courses -
6
The Kavery Polytechnic College - [TKPTC]
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1998
Highest ₹1.92 L 13 courses
Showing 6 of 6. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 6 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Salem the published first-year fee runs from ₹12,000 to ₹1.13 Cr, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 3 of these are government-run and 3 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. 3 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 Salem?
There are 6 Medical colleges listed in Salem on this page, of which 3 are government and 3 are private.
What is the fee for Medical colleges in Salem?
Published first-year fees range from ₹12,000 to ₹1.13 Cr. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Salem for Medical?
Vinayaka Missions University - [VMU] has the highest student rating among the Medical colleges listed here, in Salem.
What is the highest package from Medical colleges in Salem?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹17.7 L. Packages vary by course and year.