Medical Colleges in Chennai, All India Quota

Chennai has 12 medical colleges that participate in All India Quota NEET-UG counselling, including 3 government, 3 private, 6 deemed. These colleges collectively offer 1,700 MBBS seats through the counselling process.

The teaching hospitals attached to these colleges have a combined capacity of 13,094 beds. That averages to roughly 1,091 beds per institution. Government colleges account for 8,812 beds while private institutions provide 2,082.

Medical education in Chennai spans 185 years. The oldest institution, Madras Medical College, was established in 1835. The most recently established is Bhaarath Medical College and Hospital (2020).

Seat capacity varies across institutions in Chennai. Madras Medical College has the highest intake at 250 seats, while Government KILPAUK MEDICAL COLLEGE has 150 seats. Government colleges account for 24% of the total seat capacity in the city.

For NEET 2026 candidates considering Chennai: the majority of seats (1,300 of 1,700) are in private or deemed colleges. Government seats (400) are limited and highly competitive. Candidates should list both government and private colleges in their choice order to maximise allotment chances.