Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu · Government college

Tirunelveli Medical College, Tirunelveli

A government college in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, founded in 1965, with 250 MBBS seats a year. Degrees are awarded by The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai.

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Tirunelveli Medical College Auditorium
Tirunelveli Medical College Auditorium. Photo: Pon Malar, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Type
Government college
Founded
1965
MBBS seats 2026-27
250
Location
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu

How admission works

  • 15% All India Quota: Through MCC counselling on your NEET All India Rank. No domicile needed. Central reservation applies (SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwD 5%).
  • 85% state quota: Through Tamil Nadu state counselling, run by Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education & Research, Chennai. Government-quota seats are for Tamil Nadu natives/eligible candidates (nativity certificate where applicable); 7.5% special reservation for govt-school students.

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Fees

Government college fees in Tamil Nadu are low compared with private colleges. We confirm this college's current fee on request.

University

The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai

NMC status

Recognized for 150 seats. Continuation of recognition granted for 150 seats when degree awarded on or after 2015-2016, & on or after 2016-2017. Renewal of permission with increase in seats from 150 to 250 granted from 30.05.2019, Recognized for 150 seats. Continuation of recognition granted for 150 seats when degree awarded on or after 2015-2016, & on or after 2016-2017. Renewal of permission with increase in seats from 150 to 250 granted from 30.05.2019. Permitted for Renewal of 150-250 seats for the academic year 2022-23. Permission for 5th batch (4th renewal) has been given during A/Y 2023-2024. Annual renewal permission granted for 250 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25. Annual Renewal Permitted for 250 MBBS seats for AY 2025-26. Annual Renewal granted for 250 MBBS Seats for the AY 2026-27

As listed by the National Medical Commission, updated 2026-10-05. NMC code TN/073/G/1.

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Common questions

Is Tirunelveli Medical College, Tirunelveli a government or private college?

It is a government college in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.

How many MBBS seats does Tirunelveli Medical College, Tirunelveli have?

250 MBBS seats for 2026-27, as approved by the National Medical Commission.

How do I get admission to Tirunelveli Medical College, Tirunelveli?

15% All India Quota: Through MCC counselling on your NEET All India Rank. No domicile needed. Central reservation applies (SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwD 5%). 85% state quota: Through Tamil Nadu state counselling, run by Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education & Research, Chennai. Government-quota seats are for Tamil Nadu natives/eligible candidates (nativity certificate where applicable); 7.5% special reservation for govt-school students.

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