Medical Colleges in Madurai, Tamil Nadu

Madurai has 2 medical colleges that participate in Tamil Nadu NEET-UG counselling, including 1 government, 1 private. These colleges collectively offer 400 MBBS seats through the counselling process.

The teaching hospitals attached to these colleges have a combined capacity of 5,110 beds. That averages to roughly 2,555 beds per institution. Government colleges account for 4,420 beds while private institutions provide 690.

Medical education in Madurai spans 59 years. The oldest institution, Madurai Medical College, was established in 1954. The most recently established is Velammal Medical College Hospital and Research Institute (2013).

Seat capacity varies across institutions in Madurai. Madurai Medical College has the highest intake at 250 seats, while Velammal Medical College Hospital and Research Institute has 150 seats. Government colleges account for 63% of the total seat capacity in the city.

For NEET 2026 candidates considering Madurai: most MBBS seats here (250 of 400) 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.