How many medical colleges are in Namakkal?

Namakkal has 2 medical colleges participating in Tamil Nadu NEET counselling, with a combined 400 MBBS seats.

Which government medical colleges are in Namakkal?

There is 1 government medical college in Namakkal: Government Namakkal Medical College Hospital.

Medical Colleges in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu

Colleges

Total MBBS Seats

400

Government

Private / Deemed

1 Private

Namakkal 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 1,192 beds. That averages to roughly 596 beds per institution. Government colleges account for 492 beds while private institutions provide 700.

Medical education in Namakkal spans 0 years. The oldest institution, Government Namakkal Medical College Hospital, was established in 2021.

Seat capacity varies across institutions in Namakkal. Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital and Research Institute has the highest intake at 250 seats, while Government Namakkal Medical College Hospital has 150 seats. Government colleges account for 38% of the total seat capacity in the city.

For NEET 2026 candidates considering Namakkal: the majority of seats (250 of 400) 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.