Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Approved by NMC·Affiliated to The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University,Chennai·Estd. 1835
Madras Medical College in Chennai, Tamil Nadu traces its origins to 1835, making it one of the oldest medical institutions in the country. As a medical college, it offers the MBBS undergraduate programme along with MD and MS postgraduate specialisations, all under the National Medical Commission (NMC). Admission runs through NEET-UG for MBBS and NEET-PG for postgraduate seats, followed by the applicable counselling. Students preparing for admission 2026 typically want to understand eligibility, the courses offered, the fee structure and the way seats are allotted. With its deep clinical heritage in Chennai, Madras Medical College Chennai continues to draw NEET aspirants across Tamil Nadu who aspire to study medicine. This page brings together courses, eligibility, fees, the admission process, cutoff expectations and facilities so you can plan thoroughly for the 2026 session.
Compiled from MCC & state counselling allotments (2023–2026) and official fee notifications.
MBBS 250 · MD 20 · MS 5 · Diploma 1
A complete list of programmes on offer — 38 across 4 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 | 672R3 | — | |||||||||||||||
Final-round closing rank each year (lower = harder). | |||||||||||||||||
| Open (PwD) | 1,52,585R2 | — | |||||||||||||||
| EWS | 4,206R3 | — | |||||||||||||||
| EWS (PwD) | 4,57,910R1 | — | |||||||||||||||
| OBC | 1,007R2 | — | |||||||||||||||
| OBC PwD | 1,94,791R1 | — | |||||||||||||||
| SC | 4,398R1 | 13,645R4 | |||||||||||||||
| SCA (Scheduled Caste - Arunthathiyar) | — | 29,205R4 | |||||||||||||||
| ST | 21,077R4 | 17,715R4 | |||||||||||||||
| OC (Open Competition) | — | 919R4 | |||||||||||||||
| BC (Backward Class) | — | 2,267R4 | |||||||||||||||
| BCM (Backward Class - Muslim) | — | 2,497R4 | |||||||||||||||
| MBC & DNC (Most Backward / Denotified) | — | 3,652R4 | |||||||||||||||
Source: MCC & state NEET counselling allotments (2023–2026). Closing ranks are NEET All-India Ranks; they vary by category, quota and round.
26 specialisations across 3 degrees. Best closing rank per branch (2025).
| Specialisation | Best closing rank | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Radio-Diagnosis | 241 | 2025 |
| General Medicine | 593 | 2025 |
| Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy | 1,650 | 2025 |
| Paediatrics | 2,139 | 2025 |
| Psychiatry | 4,028 | 2025 |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | 6,236 | 2025 |
| Respiratory Medicine | 6,637 | 2025 |
| Emergency Medicine | 7,279 | 2025 |
| Radiation Oncology | 9,601 | 2025 |
| Anaesthesiology | 11,487 | 2025 |
| Geriatrics | 11,997 | 2024 |
| Pathology | 12,500 | 2025 |
| Transfusion Medicine | 33,564 | 2024 |
| Community Medicine | 34,748 | 2025 |
| Forensic Medicine | 37,355 | 2025 |
| Physiology | 46,803 | 2025 |
| Biochemistry | 47,251 | 2025 |
| Pharmacology | 48,481 | 2025 |
| Microbiology | 53,572 | 2025 |
| Anatomy | 65,122 | 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 |
Diploma
₹20K / year
MD
₹50K / year
MD/MS
₹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 Madras 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 Madras 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 672 (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 Madras Medical College was around 672 (All India Quota). The Tamil Nadu state-quota General seat closed near 919. 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 Madras Medical College closed near rank 307 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.
Madras Medical College has 250 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.
Madras Medical College offers MBBS and NEET-PG specialisations (Diploma, MD, MS), with a total of 26 PG specialisations. See the courses section above for the full list.
Madras Medical College is a government medical college in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Being government-run, its fees are subsidised and seats are split between All India and state quotas.
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 Madras 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 672 and 2,048. 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 ₹50.65K per month in the first year. A service bond of 2 years applies (penalty about ₹20 L for breaking it). Exact terms vary by degree, specialisation and quota — check the PG fees table.
Yes. Madras 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. Madras Medical College has an attached teaching hospital of around 7,285 beds, providing clinical training for its students.
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