How many medical colleges are in Salem?

Salem has 2 medical colleges participating in Tamil Nadu NEET counselling, with a combined 250 MBBS seats.

Which government medical colleges are in Salem?

There is 1 government medical college in Salem: Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College.

Medical Colleges in Salem, Tamil Nadu

Colleges

Total MBBS Seats

250

Government

Private / Deemed

1 Private

Salem 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 2,332 beds. That averages to roughly 1,166 beds per institution. Government colleges account for 1,642 beds while private institutions provide 690.

Medical education in Salem spans 20 years. The oldest institution, Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College, was established in 1991. The most recently established is Annapoorna Medical College & Hospital (2011).

Seat capacity varies across institutions in Salem. Annapoorna Medical College & Hospital has the highest intake at 150 seats, while Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College has 100 seats. Government colleges account for 40% of the total seat capacity in the city.

For NEET 2026 candidates considering Salem: 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.