Best Paramedical colleges in Chennai 2026
58 Paramedical colleges in Chennai charge between ₹9,000 and ₹1.47 Cr in the first year, and Loyola College is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Paramedical colleges in Chennai — at a glance
| Paramedical colleges | 58 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹9,000 – ₹1.47 Cr |
| Government / Private | 13 / 45 |
| NIRF-ranked | 13 of 58 |
| Highest package reported | ₹4.7 Cr |
| Top rated | Loyola College |
Top 25 Paramedical colleges in Chennai
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1
Loyola College
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1925
10.0 Fees from ₹3.33 L NIRF #14 Highest ₹9.5 L 58 courses -
2
SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1985
10.0 Fees from ₹19.1 L NIRF #2024 398 courses -
3
Saveetha Institute of Medical And Technical Sciences - [SIMATS]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2005
10.0 Fees from ₹1.13 Cr NIRF #2025 321 courses -
4
Madras Medical College - [MMC]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1835
9.9 Fees from ₹1.8 L NIRF #16 76 courses -
5
Government Kilpauk Medical College - [GKMC]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1960
9.8 Fees from ₹49,750 47 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 #151200 Highest ₹33 L 243 courses -
9
Annai Violet Arts and Science College
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1997
9.4 Fees from ₹96,000 28 courses -
10
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1987
9.3 Fees from ₹4.83 L NIRF #67 Highest ₹41.2 L 117 courses -
11
Chettinad Academy of Research and Education
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2008
9.0 Fees from ₹1.47 Cr NIRF #49 70 courses -
12
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1985
9.0 Fees from ₹75,000 NIRF #21 Highest ₹70 L 165 courses -
13
Bhaarath Medical College and Hospital - [BMCH]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1984
9.0 Fees from ₹1.39 Cr 23 courses -
14
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1988
8.9 Fees from ₹4.5 L NIRF #1 Highest ₹12 L 468 courses -
15
Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research - [MAHER]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2004
8.8 Fees from ₹1.15 Cr NIRF #151200 94 courses -
16
Saveetha College of Allied Health Sciences - [SCAHS]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2019
7.8 Fees from ₹4.5 L 32 courses -
17
Jaya College of Arts and Science - [JCAS]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1992
3.7 Fees from ₹60,000 34 courses -
18
St Joseph University [SJU]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1984
2.0 Fees from ₹1.8 L 88 courses -
19
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science - [HITS]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1985
1.9 Fees from ₹9.2 L NIRF #101 Highest ₹4.7 Cr 156 courses -
20
Tamil Nadu Open University - [TNOU]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2002
1.9 Fees from ₹16,200 106 courses -
21
Academy of Maritime Education and Training University - [AMET]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1992
1.8 Fees from ₹13.23 L NIRF #251 51 courses -
22
Apollo Institute of Hospital Management and Allied Science
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1992
1.3 Fees from ₹2.25 L 4 courses -
23
Sai University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2018
1.0 Fees from ₹12 L Highest ₹15 L 41 courses -
24
Sri Venkateswaraa University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1954
1.0 Fees from ₹6.8 L 15 courses -
25
Jaya Group of Institutions
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1977
0.9 Fees from ₹41,000 122 courses
Showing 25 of 58. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 58 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Chennai the published first-year fee runs from ₹9,000 to ₹1.47 Cr, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 13 of these are government-run and 45 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. 13 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 Paramedical colleges are there in Chennai?
There are 58 Paramedical colleges listed in Chennai on this page, of which 13 are government and 45 are private.
What is the fee for Paramedical colleges in Chennai?
Published first-year fees range from ₹9,000 to ₹1.47 Cr. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Chennai for Paramedical?
Loyola College has the highest student rating among the Paramedical colleges listed here, in Chennai.
What is the highest package from Paramedical colleges in Chennai?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹4.7 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.