Best Medical colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026
227 Medical colleges in Tamil Nadu charge between ₹1,628 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 Tamil Nadu — at a glance
| Medical colleges | 227 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹1,628 – ₹1.53 Cr |
| Government / Private | 58 / 169 |
| NIRF-ranked | 42 of 227 |
| Highest package reported | ₹4.7 Cr |
| Top rated | SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST] |
Which medical college in Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu 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 |
| HOLY Cross Trichy Tiruchirappalli | 9.9 | #52 | ₹1.47 L | — | Government |
| Government Kilpauk Medical College Chennai Chennai | 9.8 | — | ₹49,750 | — | Government |
| CMC Coimbatore Coimbatore | 9.8 | — | ₹81,329 | — | Government |
| PSGIMSR Coimbatore | 9.8 | #43 | ₹22.5 L | — | Government |
| AIIMS Madurai Madurai | 9.8 | — | ₹1,628 | — | Government |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 25 Medical colleges in Tamil Nadu
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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
Holy Cross College (Autonomous)
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1923
9.9 Fees from ₹1.47 L NIRF #52 67 courses -
5
Government Kilpauk Medical College - [GKMC]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1960
9.8 Fees from ₹49,750 47 courses -
6
Coimbatore Medical College - [CMC]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1966
9.8 Fees from ₹81,329 33 courses -
7
PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research - [PSGIMSR]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1985
9.8 Fees from ₹22.5 L NIRF #43 41 courses -
8
All India Institute of Medical Sciences - [AIIMS]
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2021
9.8 Fees from ₹1,628 1 courses -
9
Rathinam Group Of Institutions
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1979
9.7 Fees from ₹30,000 Highest ₹58 L 106 courses -
10
Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College - [DrNGPASC]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1997
9.7 Fees from ₹2.28 L NIRF #66 Highest ₹9 L 118 courses -
11
Sri Muthukumaran Medical College Hospital and Research Institute - [SMMCHRI]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2009
9.7 Fees from ₹21.75 L 21 courses -
12
The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1987
9.7 Fees from ₹9,000 257 courses -
13
Madurai Medical College
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1954
9.7 Fees from ₹1.33 L 51 courses -
14
Government Medical College Omandurar - [GMC]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2015
9.7 Fees from ₹90,365 15 courses -
15
Government Chengalpattu Medical College
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1965
9.7 Fees from ₹28,310 50 courses -
16
SASTRA University
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1984
9.7 Fees from ₹7 L NIRF #40 Highest ₹27 L 102 courses -
17
Government Medical College & ESIC Hospital - [GMCESIC]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2016
9.7 Fees from ₹90,365 10 courses -
18
Government Vellore Medical College - [GVMC]
Vellore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2005
9.7 Fees from ₹90,365 28 courses -
19
Hindusthan College of Arts and Science- [HICAS]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1998
9.6 Fees from ₹1.51 L Highest ₹8.6 L 93 courses -
20
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 -
21
Thiagarajar College
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1949
9.6 Fees from ₹41,000 NIRF #20 Highest ₹9 L 38 courses -
22
Thanjavur Medical College
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1959
9.6 Fees from ₹90,365 43 courses -
23
Govt Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College - [GMKMC]
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1990
9.6 Fees from ₹12,000 32 courses -
24
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 -
25
Sacred Heart College (Autonomous) - [SHC]
Tiruppattur, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1951
9.5 Fees from ₹90,000 NIRF #80 Highest ₹2.8 L 64 courses
Showing 25 of 227. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 227 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Tamil Nadu the published first-year fee runs from ₹1,628 to ₹1.53 Cr, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 58 of these are government-run and 169 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. 42 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 Tamil Nadu?
There are 227 Medical colleges listed in Tamil Nadu on this page, of which 58 are government and 169 are private.
What is the fee for Medical colleges in Tamil Nadu?
Published first-year fees range from ₹1,628 to ₹1.53 Cr. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹4.7 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.