How many medical colleges are in Madurai?

Madurai has 2 medical colleges participating in Tamil Nadu NEET counselling, with a combined 300 MBBS seats.

Which government medical colleges are in Madurai?

There is 1 government medical college in Madurai: Madurai Medical College.

Medical Colleges in Madurai, Tamil Nadu

Colleges

Total MBBS Seats

300

Government

Private / Deemed

1 Private

Madurai has 2 medical colleges that participate in Tamil Nadu NEET-UG counselling, including 1 government, 1 private. These colleges collectively offer 300 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 150 seats, while Velammal Medical College Hospital and Research Institute has 150 seats. Government colleges account for 50% of the total seat capacity in the city.

For NEET 2026 candidates considering Madurai: the majority of seats (150 of 300) are in private or deemed colleges. Government seats (150) are limited and highly competitive. Candidates should list both government and private colleges in their choice order to maximise allotment chances.