How many medical colleges are in Namakkal?

Namakkal has 2 medical colleges participating in Tamil Nadu NEET counselling, with a combined 250 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

250

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 250 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 150 seats, while Government Namakkal Medical College Hospital has 100 seats. Government colleges account for 40% of the total seat capacity in the city.

For NEET 2026 candidates considering Namakkal: the majority of seats (150 of 250) are in private or deemed colleges. Government seats (100) are limited and highly competitive. Candidates should list both government and private colleges in their choice order to maximise allotment chances.