Tamil Nadu MBBS Admission 2025: Counselling, Application Form, Registration Dates, Merit List, Top Colleges

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Tamil Nadu MBBS Admission 2025 is administered by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu. Admission to the MBBS in Tamil Nadu is based on NEET scores and counselling sessions.

Tamil Nadu's top colleges are CMC, Vellore, SIMATS, Chennai, and MMC, Chennai. The total course fees for CMC Vellore over the entire duration is INR 2.9 Lakh. Tamil Nadu’s top colleges in the highest-priced ranking are the Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, the Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai, and SRM MCHRC, Kanchipuram. Of these Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, ranks high in total MBBS fees, INR 1.50 Crore.

NEET UG was conducted on May 4, 2025, and is the National Entrance Exam Test for all candidates wishing to secure TN MBBS Admission. MBBS is an undergraduate programme lasting five years and five months, followed by a one-year compulsory rotatory internship. MBBS is also divided into 9 semesters, in which candidates are to gain knowledge from different MBBS subjects.

Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling Schedule 2025

Below is the list of Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling Schedule 2025

Events Dates
Counselling Registration June 6, 2025
Last date of Registration June 29, 2025
Choice filling & Locking July 30 - August 04, 2025
Seat Allotment August 05, 2025
Last Date August 11, 2025

Tamil Nadu MBBS Admission 2025: Highlights

The following are the requirements for admission to the MBBS program in Tamil Nadu for 2025.

Particulars Details
Course Name MBBS
Basis of Admission NEET UG 2025
Counselling Authority Directorate of Medical Education, Tamil Nadu
Eligibility Criteria Candidates must have at least 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in their 10+2.
Total State Seats Approx. 11,700 MBBS seats in the state, with ~5,050 in government colleges and the remainder in self-financing/government quota colleges
Top Colleges CMC, Vellore, SIMATS, Chennai, and MMC, Chennai
Number of Colleges 68
Number of Private Colleges 39
Number of Govt Colleges 28

Tamil Nadu MBBS Admission 2025: NEET Dates

The following table provides important information about the Karnataka UG NEET 2025, including important dates, available registration dates, exam date, result date, and other relevant details.

Events Dates
Online Registration June 6, 2025
Last date of Registration June 29, 2025
Exam Date May 4, 2025
Result Date June 14, 2025
Application Window June 06 - 29, 2025
State Merit List Release July 25, 2025

Tamil Nadu MBBS Admission 2025: Eligibility criteria

Nationality & Domicile Qualifications

  • The candidate must be an Indian national.
  • State quota (85%) eligibility: Candidate must be a Tamil Nadu domicile.
  • Candidates who studied Class 6-12 in Tamil Nadu do not have to secure a nativity certificate, but will have to produce evidence from parents (birth certificate or ration card or SSLC / 10 / 12 certificates, or 'no graduate' certificate if parents are illiterate).
  • Candidates who have a partial schooling in TN (Class 6-12) will need the same parental evidence. A simple residence certificate is not going to suffice.
  • Non-TN residents may apply for the open (15%) quota in attendance.

Age Requirements

  • Minimum age- 17 years on or before the last date of submission of forms to the respective college (31 December 2025)
  • Upper age limit applied for NEET:
  • General category - 25 years
  • OBC/SC/ST - 30 years

There is no upper age limit at the level of the state- in Tamil Nadu, even senior citizens (aged 60-68) can now apply under the state government quota.

Educational Requirements

Must have completed Class?12 (HSC or equivalent) with compulsory subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English.

Minimum marks:

  • Unreserved (General): ?50% in PCB aggregate.
  • SC/ST/OBC:?40% in PCB. (PH candidates:?45%)

Qualifying NEET

Must have appeared for and qualified NEET?UG 2025, attaining category-specific percentile (50th percentile for General, 40th for SC/ST/OBC)

Tamil?Nadu MBBS 2025: Application & Fee Structure

Application forms are released fairly early—often before the NEET results are declared—to allow candidates time to submit their applications.

  • The online application can be obtained at tnmedicalselection.net.
  • Once the NEET results are announced, candidates are required to:
  • Upload NEET scorecard and admit card.
  • Enter personal details, academic details, and domicile details.
  • Upload documents (note: see the following section).
  • Pay the application fee.
  • Submit an online application and download the acknowledgement.
Quota Amount
Government quota (all categories) INR 500
Management/NRI quota INR 1000

Tamil Nadu MBBS Admission 2025: Merit List

Merit List and Counselling Information Provisional merit list displayed based on NEET Scores + proof of domicile/category

Counselling rounds (usually, 4: Rounds 1-2, Mop-up round, Stray vacancy)

  • Register/upload documents, pay counselling fee (?500 for government and ?1,000 for management quota).
  • Fill & lock your options for college-course choices.
  • Allotment of seats (allotted seats) is dependent on rank, category, choices listed, and availability of seats.
  • Download the provisional allotment letter and go to the college you have been allotted with originals + photocopies.

Tamil Nadu MBBS Admission 2025: College and Seat Matrix

The comprehensive seat matrix for Tamil Nadu's top government medical schools for the 2025 MBBS admission cycle is shown below.

Tamil Nadu MBBS Admission 2025: List of Colleges

Here’s a clear overview of Tamil Nadu MBBS Admission 2025: List of Colleges, displaying both government and private, and the total estimated course cost.

College Name Govt/Private Seat Intake Course Fees (INR)
CMC, Vellore Private 100 INR 2.9 Lakh
Madras Medical College - [MMC], Chennai Govt - INR 90,365,000
CMC, Coimbatore Private 200 INR 81,329,000
Stanley Medical College, Chennai Govt 250 INR 90,365,000
SMMCHRI, Chennai Private 150 21.75 Lakh
Government Kilpauk Medical College - [GKMC], Chennai Govt 150 INR 50,250,000
St. Peter’s Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Krishnagiri Private 150 INR 22.5 Lakh
All India Institute of Medical Sciences - [AIIMS], Madurai Govt 50 INR 7,028,000
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai Private 250 INR 1.5 Crore
Annamalai University - [AU], Chidambaram Govt - -

MBBS Colleges in Tamil Nadu: Admission 2025

MBBS is one of the popular courses offered by 39 Medical colleges in Tamil Nadu. Here is the list of top MBBS colleges in Tamil Nadu with their NEET cut off and Course Fees.

College Name NEET Cut off Total Course Fees
CMC, Vellore 4404 INR 2.9 Lakh
SIMATS, Chennai - INR 1.26 Crore
MMC, Chennai 12395 INR 90,036
SRMIST, Chennai - -
Stanley Medical College, Chennai 7301 INR 90,036
GKMC, Chennai 2313 INR 50,250
CMC, Coimbatore 3536 INR 81,329,000
AIIMS, Madurai 4454 INR 7,028,000
PSGIMSR, Coimbatore 1532 INR 22.5 Lakh
AU, Chidambaram - -

Top MBBS Colleges in Tamil Nadu with the Lowest Fees 2025

Here is the list of MBBS colleges in Tamil Nadu with the lowest fees.

College Name Collegedunia Medical Ranking Seat Intake Total Course Fees (INR)
AIIMS, Madurai 99 (India)
10 (Tamil Nadu)
50 INR 7,75,000
The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai 126 (India)
8 (Chennai)
250 INR 9,000,000
GKMC, Chennai 73 (India)
6 (Chennai)
150 INR 50,250,000
GMCESIC, Coimbatore 114 (India)
8 (Tamil Nadu)
200 INR 73,000,000
Coimbatore Medical College - [CMC], Coimbatore 96 (India)
9 (Tamil Nadu)
200 INR 81,239,000
GMC, Chennai 131 (India)
9 (Chennai)
250 INR 30,00,000
Government Chengalpattu Medical College, Kanchipuram 133 (India)
17 (Tamil Nadu)
100 INR 89,565,000
MMC, Chennai 24 (India)
2 (Chennai)
250 INR 90,385,000
Government Dharmapuri Medical College, Dharmapuri 233 (India)
29 (Tamil Nadu)
100 INR 90,000

Top MBBS Colleges in Tamil Nadu by University Affiliation 2025

Here is the list of MBBS colleges in Tamil Nadu by University Affiliation 2025

University Name Affiliated College Count
The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai 41
Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University - [SBV], Pondicherry 1
Anna University - [AU], Chennai 1
Annamalai University - [AU], Chidambaram 1
Bharath University - Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research - [BIHER], Chennai 1
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai 1

MBBS College in Tamil Nadu affiliated with Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University Chennai

Below is the list of the MBBS colleges in Tamil Nadu affiliated with Tamil Nadu Dr. M. G. R. Medical University, including total course fees.

Video Review

At Mizpah Career Academy, we are committed to providing timely and practical updates to the medical admission process, specifically for state counselling like Tamil Nadu's. This video not only helps candidates to promptly verify eligibility but also take corrective action when needed, which is essential for securing their admission.

Introduction: Purpose and Theme of the Video, New Ineligible List – A New Update from TN Medical Selection 2025.

Purpose: The video is to inform its viewers about the newly released ineligible candidates list for Tamil Nadu's 2025 medical selection process.

Tamil Nadu MBBS Admission 2025: FAQs

Ques. Who will conduct Tamil Nadu MBBS admission 2025?

Ans. The admission process for MBBS in Tamil Nadu in 2025 is primarily conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education, Tamil Nadu (DME), specifically through its Selection Committee. Candidates will be admitted through the State Quota 85%, All India Quota 15%, private colleges, and Deemed Universities.

Ques. What is the eligibility for Tamil Nadu MBBS admission?

Ans. To be eligible for MBBS admission in Tamil Nadu in 2025, candidates must fulfill a set of specific criteria related to nationality, domicile, age, academics, and entrance examination performance.

Eligibility criteria for Tamil Nadu MBBS admission 2025

  • Qualified NEET UG 2025
  • Be a Citizen of India or an NRI/OCI
  • Have studied and passed with at least Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English in your Class 12
  • Have at least 50% aggregate marks ( for SC/ST 40%, for OBC 45%)
  • Be a domicile of Tamil Nadu, (except for the management quota)

Ques. Is Tamil Nadu a NEET 2025 participating state for AIQ and State Quota?

Ans. Yes, Tamil Nadu is a participating state in both the All India Quota (AIQ) and State Quota admissions for NEET 2025.

  • 15% All India Quota (AIQ), which will be run and managed by the MCC.
  • 85% State Quota seats will be run and managed by DME Tamil Nadu.

Ques. What are the documents required for Tamil Nadu MBBS admission?

When applying for MBBS admission in Tamil Nadu, you'll need to submit several documents for verification during the online application process and then present the originals during the counselling and admission stages.

Here's a comprehensive list of the documents typically required:

  • NEET 2025 Scorecard & Admit Card
  • Class 10 & 12 Mark Sheets
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Domicile Certificate (for state quota)
  • Caste Certificate: (if applicable)
  • Nativity Certificate
  • Passport-size photographs

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS] : 118 answered questions

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Ques. Do students of AIIMS Delhi get opportunity to go to US UK during MBBS?

● Top Answer By Yogesh Choudhary on 30 Apr 26

Ans. yes, AIIMS Delhi students do get opportunities to go to US/UK during MBBS — but the reality is a bit more complicated than it sounds. ICMR research grants: if you do solid research and get it approved by ICMR, the trip is fully funded. this is the best route. but you need actual research output, not just applying randomly Self-funded electives: Oxford, Hopkins, Harvard all have elective programs open to AIIMS students. most students who go this route pay out of pocket. AIIMS administration actually discourages it since it means missing classes, but students manage it during vacations or by getting internship extended later Formal exchange programs: AIIMS has MoUs with Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Yale, Oxford. spots are limited and selection is competitive — academic performance and research experience matter a lot real talk — most AIIMS students are genuinely too busy during MBBS to go abroad. the ones who do are usually research-oriented or from very well-off families who can self-fund. if you're planning post-MBBS though, AIIMS is a great launchpad for USMLE (US medical licensing) and UK PLAB prep — the brand carries serious weight internationally.Read more
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Ques. Which is better for an MBBS course, KMC Manipal or Mangalore?

● Top Answer By Anjana Yadav on 30 Apr 26

Ans. both KMC Manipal and KMC Mangalore are part of the same Manipal group, but they're different campuses with real differences worth knowing: KMC Manipal (Kasturba Medical College, Manipal): older and more established (est. 1953), stronger brand recognition nationally and internationally large campus, Manipal town has a full student ecosystem with multiple colleges more competitive cutoff — general category NEET cutoff ~600+ better research infrastructure, more publications and funded projects KMC Mangalore (Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore): also a strong college, affiliated to Manipal Academy of Higher Education city location in Mangalore — excellent hospital (AJ Institute + Wenlock govt hospital nearby), good clinical variety slightly lower cutoff than KMC Manipal — more accessible option smaller campus feel compared to Manipal, but genuine advantages of a city location for pure brand and research, KMC Manipal wins. for clinical exposure in a city setting with slightly easier admission, KMC Mangalore is a very respectable choice. if you're getting KMC Manipal — take it. if you're choosing between KMC Mangalore and other unknown private colleges, go Mangalore without second thought.Read more
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Ques. How much marks should I score in the AIIMS entrance exam to secure an MBBS seat in AIIMS Delhi??

● Top Answer By Amala Samuel on 30 Apr 26

Ans. AIIMS Delhi no longer has a separate entrance exam — it joined the NEET system in 2020. so admission to AIIMS Delhi is through NEET UG marks only . to get AIIMS Delhi (MBBS), you need to be among the top ~50-100 NEET rankers nationally (general category). in practice that means: NEET score: 715-720 out of 720 (general category, recent trends) NEET rank: approximately AIR 1-100 for general category AIIMS Delhi closing rank for general typically falls between rank 1-50 this is the most competitive MBBS seat in India. getting even 700 in NEET would not guarantee AIIMS Delhi for general category. for the newer AIIMS institutions (AIIMS Bhopal, Patna, Jodhpur, Rishikesh, Bhubaneswar, etc.): NEET rank ~100-1000 for general category gets you into one of these these are also excellent government medical colleges, world-class in terms of government funding focus on maximizing your NEET score. 700+ keeps your options open for all AIIMS campuses.Read more
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Ques. Are only Christians allowed in CMC Vellore for MBBS?

● Top Answer By Hema Pilli on 28 Apr 26

Ans. No, Christians are not the only ones allowed at CMC Vellore for MBBS. This is one of the most common misconceptions about the college. CMC Vellore does have a unique admission system, but it's not exclusively for Christians: Christian sponsored seats: ~53-55% of MBBS seats are reserved for Christian candidates sponsored by registered church bodies/Christian organisations. These candidates need a church sponsorship letter. Open/All India seats: The remaining ~45-47% seats are open to candidates of all religions via NEET merit. These are highly competitive — CMC open category NEET cutoff is typically 650+ marks. so there are TWO different tracks at CMC: Christian track — lower NEET cutoff (since competition is within Christians only), requires church sponsorship Open track — very high NEET cutoff, no religion requirement CMC Vellore is a Christian minority institution (run by the Christian Medical College & Hospital Society) so the Christian seat reservation is legally protected. but they have never been exclusively for Christians. some of India's finest doctors from all backgrounds have graduated from CMC. if you score 650+ NEET, you can apply for the open merit seats regardless of religion.Read more
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Ques. How are the placements for Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS] at CMC Vellore?

● Top Answer By Mathew raj kamal on 07 Nov 24

Ans. The students in their internship will get around 35000 per month excluding their mess fees, they have the option to opt out of the mess. And once they finish their internship they had to do two years bond in places where the colleges allot them and the salary for those two years will be decided by the place the person goes and itll be definitely more than what they get during internship.Read more
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Ques. What is the admission process at M.B.B.S. CMC Vellore?

● Top Answer By Mathew raj kamal on 07 Nov 24

Ans. I chose this college because this is one of the best colleges in the world and this college got the second ranking in the NIRF ranking in India . And my parents wanted me to join a college which brings out the best of me and it sure does.Read more
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Ques. What is the fees for M.B.B.S. in CMC Vellore?

● Top Answer By Mathew raj kamal on 07 Nov 24

Ans. The tuition fee including travels and others will be around 30000 to 50000 depends on the clinical year the person gets into. The college provides scholarship for certain applicable students and the amount will be around 60000 per year which will cober the hostel fee tooRead more
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Ques. How is the course curriculum of Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS] in CMC Vellore?

● Top Answer By Mathew raj kamal on 07 Nov 24

Ans. The curriculum is well planned for every year students , there wont be any clash in the academics between senior batches and the fresher batches. Everything is scheduled properly. And the patients we see here in the hospital is very high in number , which helps us to learn a lot than other colleges where where even a normal cases in CMC would be a rarer casesRead more
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Ques. How are the placements for Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS] at JIPMER?

● Top Answer By Tayyab Aman on 15 Nov 21

Ans. Several students get placed in JIPMER itself after their MD specialisations. MBBS is a basic qualification for a doctor. So a major portion of students go for post graduation. After that job offers are more.Read more
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Ques. What is the admission process at M.B.B.S. JIPMER?

● Top Answer By Anonymous on 28 Dec 24

Ans. Because the teaching is very good. And the practical gain of knowledge is very much in this institute. And the faculties are well experienced ones and the knowledge gaining from them is very helpful for our careerRead more
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