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    Tamil Nadu MBBS Seat Matrix 2026: 5550 Government, 7500 Private MBBS Colleges

    Tamil Nadu MBBS Seat Matrix 2026: 5550 Government, 7500 Private MBBS Colleges

    #Tamil Nadu MBBS/BDS Counselling
    Ujjwal KirtiUpdated on 09 Jul 2026, 10:13 AM IST

    The Directorate of Medical Education and Research, Tamil Nadu, releases the Tamil Nadu MBBS seat matrix 2026 at tnmedicalselection.net. Tamil Nadu MBBS seat matrix 2026 is released along with the official brochure. According to the NMC, the counselling is conducted for the total number of 5550 MBBS seats in government colleges of Tamil Nadu. Apart from government colleges, the total MBBS seats in Tamil Nadu for private colleges are 7500.

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    1. Tamil Nadu MBBS Seat Matrix 2026: Highlights
    2. Tamil Nadu Government Medical Colleges Seats
    3. Tamil Nadu Private Medical Colleges Seats
    Tamil Nadu MBBS Seat Matrix 2026: 5550 Government, 7500 Private MBBS Colleges
    Tamil Nadu MBBS Seat Matrix 2026: 5550 Government, 7500 Private MBBS Colleges

    NEET counselling is conducted for the 15% seats at AIQ and 85% seats are available for the state quota counselling. However, this year Tamil Nadu may lose 650 MBBS seats, as some government medical colleges are reported to have been granted deemed university status and their MBBS seats possibly not available through the state counselling process. To check the college-wise Tamil Nadu MBBS seat matrix for both government and private colleges, read the full article below.

    Tamil Nadu MBBS Seat Matrix 2026: Highlights

    Eligible candidates who are planning to appear for the Tamil Nadu NEET counselling can check the brief overview of the seat matrix in the table below.

    Tamil Nadu MBBS 2026 Seat Matrix

    Particulars

    Details

    Counselling conducting authority

    Directorate of Medical Education and Research, Tamil Nadu

    Seats granted through

    Tamil Nadu MBBS counselling

    Total government colleges in Tamil Nadu

    40

    Total MBBS seats in government colleges of Tamil Nadu

    5550

    Private colleges in Tamil Nadu

    38

    Tamil Nadu MBBS seat matrix 2026 for private colleges

    7500

    Official website

    tnmedicalselection.net.

    Tamil Nadu Government Medical Colleges Seats

    NEET UG exam qualified candidates can appear for the counselling procedure for the admission. Check the Tamil Nadu seat matrix 2026 for MBBS seats in government college as mentioned in the table below.

    Total MBBS Seats in Tamil Nadu Government Colleges

    Name of Medical College

    Annual Intake (Seats)

    Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur

    150

    Stanley Medical College, Chennai

    250

    Coimbatore Medical College, Coimbatore

    200

    Government Dharmapuri Medical College, Dharmapuri

    100

    Government Medical College & Hospital Cuddalore

    150

    Government Vellore Medical College, Vellore

    100

    Chengalpattu Medical College, Chengalpattu

    100

    KanyaKumari Government Medical College, Asaripallam

    150

    Government Erode Medical College & Hospital, Perundurai (Formerly IRT Perundurai Medical College)

    100

    Theni Government Medical College, Theni

    100

    Thoothukudi Medical College, Thoothukudi

    150

    K A P Viswanathan Government Medical College, Trichy

    150

    Madras Medical College, Chennai

    250

    Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai

    150

    All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Madurai

    50

    Tirunelveli Medical College, Tirunelveli

    250

    Madurai Medical College, Madurai

    250

    Govt. Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College, Salem

    100

    Rajalakshmi Medical College Hospital and Research Institute

    200

    Kanyakumari Medical Mission Research Centre, Kanyakumari District

    100

    Government Medical College, Namakkal

    100

    Government Medical College, Kallakurichi

    150

    Government Medical College, Thiruvallur

    100

    Government Medical College, Tiruppur

    100

    Government Medical College, Virudhunagar

    150

    Government Medical College, Ramanathapuram

    100

    Government Medical College, The Nilgiris

    150

    Government Medical College, Ariyalur

    150

    Government Medical College, Krishnagiri

    150

    Government Medical College, Dindigul

    150

    Government Medical College, Nagapattinam

    150

    Government Medical College, Karur

    150

    Government Medical College, Pudukottai, Tamil Nadu

    150

    Government Medical College & ESIC Hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

    100

    Government Medical College, Omandurar

    100

    ESIC Medical College & PGIMSR, K.K Nagar, Chennai

    150

    Government Thiruvannamalai Medical College, Thiruvannamalai

    100

    Government Sivagangai Medical College, Sivaganga

    100

    Government Villupuram Medical College, Villupuram

    100

    Thiruvarur Govt. Medical College, Thiruvarur

    100

    Tamil Nadu Private Medical Colleges Seats

    Candidates who are willing to apply for private college seats for Tamil Nadu MBBS admission can check the total seats intake in the table below.

    Total MBBS Seats in Tamil Nadu Private Colleges

    Name of the Medical College

    Annual Intake (Seats)

    Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Kanchipuram

    250

    Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai

    250

    PSG Institute of Medical Sciences, Coimbatore

    250

    Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Kanyakumari

    150

    Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Kanchipuram

    250

    Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences, Maduranthagam

    150

    Christian Medical College, Vellore

    100

    Vinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar Medical College, Salem

    150

    Meenakshi Medical College and Research Institute, Enathur

    250

    Tagore Medical College and Hospital, Chennai

    250

    Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute, Kancheepuram

    250

    Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chennai

    250

    TAKSHASHILA MEDICAL COLLEGE

    100

    J R Medical College and Hospital Villupuram District, Tamilnadu

    200

    Nandha Medical College & Hospital Erode

    150

    Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital - Thuraiyur Road, Perambalur

    150

    PSP Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Chennai

    100

    Sri Venkateswara Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Chennai

    250

    Faculty of Medicine, Sri Lalithambigai Medical College and Hospital

    200

    Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital

    250

    Arunai Medical College And Hospital

    200

    Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital And Research Institute

    200

    VELS Medical College & Hospital

    250

    ST Peters Medical College, Hospital & Research Institute

    250

    Bhaarat Medical College & Hospital

    250

    Indira Medical College & Hospitals, Thiruvallur

    150

    Panimalar Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Chennai,Tamil Nadu

    200

    KMCH Institute of Health Sciences and Research, Coimbatore

    150

    Velammal Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Madurai

    150

    Karpagam Faculty of Medical Sciences & Research, Coimbatore

    150

    Madha Medical College and Hospital, Thandalam, Chennai

    150

    Annapoorna Medical College & Hospital, Salem

    150

    Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital, Perambalur

    250

    Sri Muthukumaran Medical College,Chennai

    150

    Trichy SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Trichy

    250

    Melmaruvathur Adiparasakthi Instt. Medical Sciences and Research

    150

    ACS Medical College and Hospital, Chennai

    250

    SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Kancheepuram

    250

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How is the Tamil Nadu MBBS seat matrix prepared?
    A:

    The Tamil Nadu MBBS seat matrix is prepared by the counselling authority based on the approved intake of participating medical colleges, reservation policies, applicable quotas, and the availability of seats for the academic session.

    Q: Is the Tamil Nadu MBBS seat matrix the same for every counselling round?
    A:

    No, the Tamil Nadu MBBS 2026 seat matrix may change in each counselling round depending on factors such as vacant seats, seat resignations, seat conversions, and updates made by the counselling authority.

    Q: Does the Tamil Nadu MBBS seat matrix include government and private colleges?
    A:

    Yes, Tamil Nadu seat matrix includes all the MBBS sets available in the government and private colleges.

    Q: How to check the Tamil Nadu MBBS seat matrix 2026?
    A:

    Candidates can check the Tamil Nadu MBBS seat matrix 2026 by visiting the official counselling website of the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DME).

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