Medical Colleges in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Coimbatore has 5 medical colleges that participate in Tamil Nadu NEET-UG counselling, including 2 government, 3 private. These colleges collectively offer 850 MBBS seats through the counselling process.

The teaching hospitals attached to these colleges have a combined capacity of 4,790 beds. That averages to roughly 958 beds per institution. Government colleges account for 2,120 beds while private institutions provide 2,670.

Medical education in Coimbatore spans 53 years. The oldest institution, Coimbatore Medical College, was established in 1966. The most recently established is KMCH Institute of Health Sciences and Research (2019).

Seat capacity varies across institutions in Coimbatore. PSG Institute of Medical Sciences has the highest intake at 250 seats, while Government Medical College & ESIC Hospital has 100 seats. Government colleges account for 35% of the total seat capacity in the city.

For NEET 2026 candidates considering Coimbatore: the majority of seats (550 of 850) are in private or deemed colleges. Government seats (300) are limited and highly competitive. Candidates should list both government and private colleges in their choice order to maximise allotment chances.