How many medical colleges are in COIMBATORE?

COIMBATORE has 2 medical colleges participating in All India Quota NEET counselling, with a combined 300 MBBS seats.

Medical Colleges in COIMBATORE, All India Quota

Q: Which government medical colleges are in COIMBATORE?

There are 2 government medical colleges in COIMBATORE: Coimbatore Medical College, Government Medical College and ESIC Hospital.

Colleges

Total MBBS Seats

300

Government

COIMBATORE has 2 medical colleges that participate in All India Quota NEET-UG counselling, including 2 government. These colleges collectively offer 300 MBBS seats through the counselling process.

The teaching hospitals attached to these colleges have a combined capacity of 2,120 beds. That averages to roughly 1,060 beds per institution.

Medical education in COIMBATORE spans 50 years. The oldest institution, Coimbatore Medical College, was established in 1966. The most recently established is Government Medical College and ESIC Hospital (2016).

Seat capacity varies across institutions in COIMBATORE. Coimbatore Medical College has the highest intake at 200 seats, while Government Medical College and ESIC Hospital has 100 seats. Government colleges account for 100% of the total seat capacity in the city.

For NEET 2026 candidates considering COIMBATORE: most MBBS seats here (300 of 300) are in government colleges, which typically have lower fees but require higher NEET ranks. Candidates with ranks in the upper range may find government options here more accessible than in larger cities.