How many medical colleges are in Vellore?

Vellore has 2 medical colleges participating in Tamil Nadu NEET counselling, with a combined 200 MBBS seats.

Which government medical colleges are in Vellore?

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

Medical Colleges in Vellore, Tamil Nadu

Colleges

Total MBBS Seats

200

Government

Private / Deemed

1 Private

Vellore has 2 medical colleges that participate in Tamil Nadu NEET-UG counselling, including 1 government, 1 private. These colleges collectively offer 200 MBBS seats through the counselling process.

The teaching hospitals attached to these colleges have a combined capacity of 3,603 beds. That averages to roughly 1,802 beds per institution. Government colleges account for 730 beds while private institutions provide 2,873.

Medical education in Vellore spans 63 years. The oldest institution, Christian Medical College, was established in 1942. The most recently established is Government Vellore Medical College (2005).

Seat capacity varies across institutions in Vellore. Christian Medical College has the highest intake at 100 seats, while Government Vellore Medical College has 100 seats. Government colleges account for 50% of the total seat capacity in the city.

For NEET 2026 candidates considering Vellore: the majority of seats (100 of 200) 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.