Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
Approved by NMC·Affiliated to The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University,Chennai·Estd. 2000
Government Thoothukudi Medical College, Thoothukudi is a medical institution in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, established in 2019. Regulated by the National Medical Commission (NMC), it offers the MBBS undergraduate programme and, where sanctioned, postgraduate MD and MS courses, with seats allotted through NEET-UG and NEET-PG counselling. Candidates planning Government Thoothukudi Medical College Thoothukudi admission 2026 should review the eligibility (a 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology plus a qualifying NEET score), the counselling-based admission process and the indicative fee structure before applying, noting that cutoff ranks vary each year by category and quota. This page consolidates the courses offered, eligibility norms, fee details, admission process, seat matrix and campus facilities for the 2026 session, giving Tamil Nadu MBBS aspirants a clear and dependable starting point as they prepare for NEET counselling and plan their medical education.
Compiled from MCC & state counselling allotments (2023–2026) and official fee notifications.
MBBS 150 · MD 5 · MS 4
A complete list of programmes on offer — 20 across 2 levels, drawn from official seat, counselling and course records.
Category × quota — latest closing ranks (2026). Lower rank = harder. Tap a row for the year trend.
| Category | All India Quota | Merit Quota | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8,744R3 | — | |||||||||||||||
Final-round closing rank each year (lower = harder). | |||||||||||||||||
| EWS | 24,486R3 | — | |||||||||||||||
| OBC | 10,826R3 | — | |||||||||||||||
| OBC PwD | 5,96,214R1 | — | |||||||||||||||
| SC | 57,871R4 | 1,10,441R4 | |||||||||||||||
| SCA (Scheduled Caste - Arunthathiyar) | — | 1,80,080R4 | |||||||||||||||
| ST | 1,21,817R4 | 1,70,027R4 | |||||||||||||||
| OC (Open Competition) | — | 16,591R3 | |||||||||||||||
| BC (Backward Class) | — | 29,205R4 | |||||||||||||||
| BCM (Backward Class - Muslim) | — | 31,860R4 | |||||||||||||||
| MBC & DNC (Most Backward / Denotified) | — | 46,873R4 | |||||||||||||||
Source: MCC & state NEET counselling allotments (2023–2026). Closing ranks are NEET All-India Ranks; they vary by category, quota and round.
9 specialisations across 2 degrees. Best closing rank per branch (2025).
| Specialisation | Best closing rank | Year |
|---|---|---|
| General Medicine | 2,925 | 2025 |
| Paediatrics | 5,844 | 2024 |
| Emergency Medicine | 16,172 | 2024 |
| Anaesthesiology | 20,396 | 2025 |
| Forensic Medicine | 58,850 | 2025 |
Source: MCC & state NEET-PG counselling allotments (2023–2026). Closing ranks are NEET-PG All-India Ranks.
Annual tuition by quota. Management & NRI quotas, where applicable, are higher.
| Course | State / Govt |
|---|---|
| MBBS Verified2025 | ₹4K |
MD
₹50K / year
MS
₹50K / year
Source: official FRC / counselling brochures where available. Fees for this college are verified against official 2025-26 sources.
How seats at this college are filled through NEET counselling.
MCC
15% All-India Quota
Selection Committee DME
85% state quota
Admission to Government Thoothukudi Medical College is entirely NEET-based; there is no separate entrance test. Undergraduate seats (MBBS) are filled through NEET-UG. Postgraduate (MD/MS/DNB and allied) seats are filled through NEET-PG. Candidates must qualify NEET and then take part in centralised counselling — direct admission is not permitted.
As a government college, seats are divided between the 15% All India Quota and the 85% state quota. The All India Quota is counselled online by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), while the state quota is counselled by the Tamil Nadu State NEET-UG Counselling. Both run in rounds — Round 1, Round 2, Mop-up and Stray Vacancy — with seats allotted strictly on NEET rank, category and choice order.
To secure a seat, a NEET-qualified candidate registers for the relevant counselling, fills a preference list that includes Government Thoothukudi Medical College, and is allotted a seat if their rank clears the closing rank for that quota and category in that round. For reference, the MBBS All India Quota General seat last closed near rank 8,744 (2026); use the closing-rank tables above as your benchmark. Closing ranks move each year with the number of applicants and seats, so treat past cut-offs as guidance, not a guarantee.
In 2026, the MBBS General-category closing rank at Government Thoothukudi Medical College was around 8,744 (All India Quota). The Tamil Nadu state-quota General seat closed near 16,591. Closing ranks differ by category, quota and round — the full table above lists every combination.
Across NEET-PG specialisations, the most competitive General-category seats at Government Thoothukudi Medical College closed near rank 2,925 in the latest year; less-sought branches close at higher (larger) ranks. Round-wise closing ranks by specialisation are listed in the PG cut-off section above.
Government Thoothukudi Medical College has 150 MBBS seats. These are filled through NEET-UG counselling — the 15% All India Quota and the Tamil Nadu state quota.
The undergraduate tuition fee under the state/convener quota is about ₹4K per year (2025 data). Fees exclude hostel, mess and university charges.
Government Thoothukudi Medical College offers MBBS and NEET-PG specialisations (MD, MS), with a total of 9 PG specialisations. See the courses section above for the full list.
Government Thoothukudi Medical College is a government medical college in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. Being government-funded, its fees are subsidised and seats are filled through All India and state counselling.
Qualify NEET-UG, then register for the relevant counselling (MCC for the All India / deemed quota and the Tamil Nadu State NEET-UG Counselling for the state quota), list Government Thoothukudi Medical College in your choices, and you are allotted a seat if your rank clears the closing rank for your category and quota. Admission is strictly rank-and-choice based; there is no direct or donation admission.
Across 2023–2026, the MBBS General closing rank has ranged between about 8,744 and 16,392. Year-on-year movement depends on applicant numbers and seat changes — see the round-wise table for the exact trend.
PG residents receive a stipend of about ₹54.02K per month in the first year, rising to about ₹56.27K by the third year. A service bond of 2 years applies (penalty about ₹40 L for breaking it). Exact terms vary by degree, specialisation and quota — check the PG fees table.
Yes. Government Thoothukudi Medical College is recognised by NMC and affiliated to The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University,Chennai. Its degrees are valid for registration and further study.
Yes. Government Thoothukudi Medical College has an attached teaching hospital of around 1,212 beds, providing clinical training for its students.
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