How many medical colleges are in Chennai?

Chennai has 11 medical colleges participating in Tamil Nadu NEET counselling, with a combined 1,900 MBBS seats.

Which government medical colleges are in Chennai?

There are 5 government medical colleges in Chennai: ESI-PGIMSR, ESI Hospital, K.K Nagar, Government Medical College, Omandurar, Kilpauk Medical College, Madras Medical College, Stanley Medical College.

What is the total MBBS seat intake in Chennai?

The total MBBS seat intake across all colleges in Chennai is 1,900. Annai Medical College & Hospital, Sriperumbudur has the most seats (250) and Government Medical College, Omandurar has the fewest (100).

Medical Colleges in Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Colleges

Total MBBS Seats

1,900

Government

Private / Deemed

6 Private

Chennai has 11 medical colleges that participate in Tamil Nadu NEET-UG counselling, including 5 government, 6 private. These colleges collectively offer 1,900 MBBS seats through the counselling process.

The teaching hospitals attached to these colleges have a combined capacity of 16,658 beds. That averages to roughly 1,514 beds per institution. Government colleges account for 12,542 beds while private institutions provide 4,116.

Medical education in Chennai spans 187 years. The oldest institution, Madras Medical College, was established in 1835. The most recently established is Panimalar Medical College Hospital & Research Institute (2022).

Seat capacity varies across institutions in Chennai. Annai Medical College & Hospital, Sriperumbudur has the highest intake at 250 seats, while Government Medical College, Omandurar has 100 seats. Government colleges account for 47% of the total seat capacity in the city.

For NEET 2026 candidates considering Chennai: the majority of seats (1,000 of 1,900) are in private or deemed colleges. Government seats (900) are limited and highly competitive. Candidates should list both government and private colleges in their choice order to maximise allotment chances.