How many medical colleges are in Trichy?

Trichy has 3 medical colleges participating in Tamil Nadu NEET counselling, with a combined 550 MBBS seats.

Which government medical colleges are in Trichy?

There is 1 government medical college in Trichy: K A P Viswanathan Government Medical College.

What is the total MBBS seat intake in Trichy?

The total MBBS seat intake across all colleges in Trichy is 550. Trichy SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre has the most seats (250) and Srinivasan Medical College & Hospital, Samayapuram has the fewest (150).

Medical Colleges in Trichy, Tamil Nadu

Colleges

Total MBBS Seats

550

Government

Private / Deemed

2 Private

Trichy has 3 medical colleges that participate in Tamil Nadu NEET-UG counselling, including 1 government, 2 private. These colleges collectively offer 550 MBBS seats through the counselling process.

The teaching hospitals attached to these colleges have a combined capacity of 3,912 beds. That averages to roughly 1,304 beds per institution. Government colleges account for 1,832 beds while private institutions provide 2,080.

Medical education in Trichy spans 23 years. The oldest institution, K A P Viswanathan Government Medical College, was established in 1998. The most recently established is Srinivasan Medical College & Hospital, Samayapuram (2021).

Seat capacity varies across institutions in Trichy. Trichy SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre has the highest intake at 250 seats, while Srinivasan Medical College & Hospital, Samayapuram has 150 seats. Government colleges account for 27% of the total seat capacity in the city.

For NEET 2026 candidates considering Trichy: the majority of seats (400 of 550) 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.