Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
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About Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
K.A.P. Viswanatham Government Medical College, Tiruchirappalli (KAPV GMC), is a Tamil Nadu government medical college offering a 5.5-year MBBS program with an annual intake of 150 seats through NEET-UG. The state quota annual fee is INR 10,973, totalling INR 55,865 over five years. Attached to the historic Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital (152 years old, 1,185 beds), KAPV GMC is affiliated to TNMGRMU, Chennai.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).
Key Points
- Clinical training at MGM Government Hospital (152+ years old, 1,185 beds) in Central Tamil Nadu
- Super-specialty training in Cardiology and Neurology available within the attached hospital
- 8 allied health science B.Sc. programs run alongside MBBS, supporting inter-professional clinical exposure
KAPV GMC MBBS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Annual Fee (university, examination, library, insurance, and other charges) | INR 10,973 |
| Caution Deposit (one-time, Year 1, refundable) | INR 1,000 |
| Hostel Fee (per month, optional) | INR 4,500 |
| Total Fees (5 years, state quota, excl. hostel) | INR 55,865 |
- AIQ seat annual fee is INR 14,800 per year, totalling INR 74,000 for the full 5-year course.
- Caution deposit of INR 1,000 is refundable on successful course completion.
- Fee structure is fixed by the Government of Tamil Nadu and may be revised at the start of each session.
KAPV GMC MBBS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG Registration | 8 February to 8 March 2026 |
| NEET-UG Admit Card | 14 June 2026 |
| NEET-UG Exam | 21 June 2026 |
| NEET-UG Result | 20 July 2026 |
| MCC AIQ Round 1 Registration | Last week of July 2026 (Tentative) |
| TN State DMER Counselling Registration | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| TN State Round 1 Seat Allotment | September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | September to October 2026 (Tentative) |
- 15% AIQ seats are filled through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in.
- 85% TN state quota seats are filled through DMER Tamil Nadu counselling at tnmedicalselection.net.
- Tamil Nadu domicile is required for state quota eligibility.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board
- Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB for General category. SC/ST/OBC candidates need 40%
- NEET-UG qualification is mandatory. Minimum age is 17 years as of 31 December 2026
Admission Process
- Qualify NEET-UG and obtain the NTA scorecard
- Register for TN state counselling at tnmedicalselection.net or MCC AIQ counselling at mcc.nic.in
- Fill and lock college preferences within the specified window
- Receive seat allotment result and report to KAPV GMC with original documents
- Submit domicile certificate, community certificate, NEET scorecard, and Class 12 marksheets to complete admission
✓ Opt for this if
- You want a government MBBS seat in Trichy at INR 55,865 total over 5 years
- You are a Tamil Nadu domicile targeting Central Tamil Nadu’s premier government medical college
- You value clinical exposure at a high-volume 1,185-bed historic government hospital
- You plan to serve in Tamil Nadu’s public health system after graduation
✗ Skip if
- You are not a Tamil Nadu domicile and cannot qualify for state quota seats
- You prefer a government medical college with a national NIRF ranking
- You want a metro city like Chennai or Coimbatore for better post-MBBS networking
- Your NEET score is below the highly competitive TN state quota cutoff
KAPV GMC MBBS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| SC/SCA/ST Fee Exemption (TN Government) | Full tuition waiver | SC/SCA/ST students. Annual family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs. Apply via welfare department |
| First Graduate Fee Concession (TN Government) | Full tuition waiver | First graduate in family. All categories. Income below INR 2.5 Lakhs. BC/BCM/MBC/SC/ST eligible |
| NSP Central Sector Scholarship | INR 12,000 per year | Top 20th percentile in Class 12. Family income below INR 8 Lakhs. Apply at scholarships.gov.in |
- First Graduate concession applies to tuition fees only and does not cover hostel or mess charges.
- A First Graduate certificate from the Deputy Tahsildar headquarters is required for the concession.
- Apply for NSP schemes within three months of admission at scholarships.gov.in.
KAPV GMC MBBS FAQs
Ques. What is the total MBBS fee at KAP Viswanatham Government Medical College Trichy?
Ans. The state quota annual fee at KAPV GMC Trichy is INR 10,973, covering university fees, exam fees, library charges, insurance, and other institutional charges. The total 5-year course fee (excluding hostel) is INR 55,865. AIQ seat students pay INR 14,800 per year, totalling INR 74,000 for 5 years. An optional hostel is available at INR 4,500 per month.
Ques. Which hospital is attached to KAPV GMC Trichy for clinical training?
Ans. KAPV GMC Trichy is attached to the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital, one of the oldest hospitals in Tamil Nadu with over 152 years of history and 1,185 beds. This hospital is the primary tertiary referral centre for Central Tamil Nadu and provides MBBS students with high-volume clinical training across all medical specialisations including Cardiology and Neurology.
Ques. When does TN NEET counselling 2026 begin for MBBS at KAPV GMC?
Ans. TN state NEET-UG 2026 counselling for MBBS admissions is expected to begin in August 2026, following the NEET-UG result declared on 20 July 2026. The conducting authority is DMER Tamil Nadu and the official portal is tnmedicalselection.net. The 2026 cycle is delayed by 6 to 8 weeks compared to 2025 due to the NEET re-examination in June 2026.
Ques. What are the scholarships available for MBBS students at KAPV GMC Trichy?
Ans. Tamil Nadu government offers a full tuition fee waiver for SC/SCA/ST students with family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs per year. The First Graduate Fee Concession provides a full tuition waiver for the first graduate in a family across all categories with the same income limit. The NSP Central Sector Scholarship provides INR 12,000 per year for Class 12 top performers through scholarships.gov.in.
Ques. What is the MBBS seat intake and quota split at KAPV GMC Tiruchirappalli?
Ans. KAPV GMC Trichy has 150 MBBS seats per year. Of these, 15% are All India Quota seats filled through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in and 85% are Tamil Nadu state quota seats filled through DMER counselling at tnmedicalselection.net. Tamil Nadu domicile is mandatory for state quota eligibility. The college was established in 1997 and serves Central Tamil Nadu as a tertiary referral centre.