Medical Colleges in Madurai, Tamil Nadu

3 medical institutions in Madurai, Tamil Nadu hold a current approval from NMC. Between them they list 12 approved courses. Their listed courses carry a total approved intake of 883 seats.

NMC approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 12 September 2026.

  • Aravind Eye Hospitals & Post Graduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Madurai

    Ownership: PrivateMadurai, Tamil Nadu

    Details
    AddressAravind Eye Hospital & Post Graduate Institute Of Ophthalmology, No. 1, Anna Nagar Madurai - 625020 (tamilnadu)
    PIN625020
    DistrictMadurai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    AffiliationThe Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University,Chennai
    Approved byNMC
    NMC IDPG/TN/01/G/1
    Courses & intake (1)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    MedicalUnknownMd/Ms - Ophthalmology20NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 6 seats previously under Madurai Kamraj Univ. Recognized for seats increased from 6 to 12 when degree granted on or after April 2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 12 to 20 after conversion of 8 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20.
    Official site
  • Madurai Medical College

    Ownership: GovernmentMadurai, Tamil Nadu

    GNM /ANM·Doctoral·MD /MS·B.Sc Nursing·MBBS

    Details
    AddressMadurai Medical College, Panagal Road, Madurai-625020 (tamil Nadu)
    DistrictMadurai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipGovernment
    AffiliationTamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University , Chennai
    Approved byINC, NMC
    AISHE codeC-45642
    NMC IDTN/047/G/1
    Courses & intake (40)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Cardiology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2002. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 4 when degree granted on or after 2022.
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Endocrinology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2019-20.
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Medical Gastroenterology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2022.
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Neonatology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 2014. 3 Additional seats granted in AY 2025-26.
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Nephrology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats when degree granted on or after 2022.
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Neurology5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 1983. previously under Madurai univ. and Madurai Kamraj Univ. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 5 when degree granted on or after 2022.
    MedicalDoctoralDm - Oncology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2022.
    MedicalDoctoralM.ch - Neuro Surgery4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats. previously under Madurai univ. and Madurai Kamraj Univ. Permitted for increase of seats from 2 to 4 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalDoctoralM.ch - Paediatric Surgery2NMC approvedsource records approval upto Seat increased from 1 to 2 u/s 10(A). previously under Madurai univ. and Madurai Kamraj Univ.
    MedicalDoctoralM.ch - Plastic Surgery/Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats. Permitted for increase of seats from 2 to 4 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalDoctoralM.ch - Surgical Gastroenterology/G.i. Surgery3NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 3 seats when degree granted on or after 2022.
    MedicalDoctoralM.ch - Surgical Oncology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats when degree granted on or after 2022.
    MedicalDoctoralM.ch - Thoracic Surgery/Cardio Thoracic Surgery/Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Surgery4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after August,2006. Permitted for increase of seats from 2 to 4 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalDoctoralM.ch - Urology/Genito-Urinary Surgery4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats when degree granted on or after 2022.
    MedicalDoctoralM.ch - Vascular Surgery2NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 2022.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Anaesthesiology27NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 9 seats. previously under Madurai univ. and Madurai Kamraj Univ. Recognized for increase of seats from 9 to 22 after conversion of 13 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20, 22 to 27 (5) Seats Increased in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Bio-Chemistry5NMC approvedsource records approval upto 5 Seats Approved in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy5NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 1979. Seats increased from 2 to 3 u/s 10(A) from 2017-18. Seats increased from 3 to 4 u/s 10(A) from 2017-18. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 4. [...]
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Emergency Medicine4NMC approvedsource records approval upto Four seats are permitted in the year 2022-23
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Forensic Medicine/Forensic Medicine & Toxicology3NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 1974. previously under Madurai univ, 1 to 3 (2) Seats Increased in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - General Medicine26NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 19 seats previously under Madurai univ. and Madurai Kamraj Univ. Recognized for seats increased from 19 to 24 when degree granted on or after April 2014. Permitted for increase of seats from 24 to 26 u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Immuno Haematology & Blood Transfusion2NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Microbiology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 1976
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Paediatrics17NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 6 seats. previously under Madurai Kamraj Univ. Recognized for increase of seats from 6 to 17 after conversion of 11 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pathology8NMC approvedsource records approval upto previously under Madurai univ. and Madurai Kamraj Univ, 2 to 8 (6) Seats Increased in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pharmacology3NMC approvedsource records approval upto previously under Madurai univ. and Madurai Kamraj Univ.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Physiology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 1964. previously under Madurai univ. and Madurai Kamraj Univ.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Psychiatry7NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 2 seats when degree granted on or after 1978. Recognized for increase of seats from 2 to 4 when degree granted on or after,2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 4 to 6 after conversion of 2 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20, 6 to 7 (1) Seats Increased in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology9NMC approvedsource records approval upto Recognized in respect of students admitted in the academic year 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000 only. Recognized for 9 seats after conversion of 11 diploma seats into 9 degree seats our of 11 diploma seats from 2019-20.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats when degree granted on or after 2022.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases / Pulmonary Medicine4NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats when degree granted on or after 2022.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Ent8NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 3 seats. previously under Madurai univ. and Madurai Kamraj Univ. Recognized for increase of seats from 3 to 8 after conversion of 5 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - General Surgery25NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 18 seats previously under Madurai univ. and Madurai Kamraj Univ. Recognized for seat increase from 18 to 25 when degree granted on or after April, 2014.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Obstetrics & Gynaecology21NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 5 seats. previously under Madurai univ. and Madurai Kamraj Univ. Recognized for increase of seats from 5 to 21 after conversion of 16 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Orthopaedics12NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 4 seats. Recognized for 4 to 8 seats on or after,2014. Recognized for increase of seats from 8 to 9 after conversion of 1 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20, 9 to 12 (3) Seats Increased in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalMBBSM.b.b.s.250NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 150 seats. Continuation of recognition granted on or after 2015-2016 and on or after 2016-2017. Renewal of permission with increase in seats from 150 to 250 granted on 30.05.2029 u/s 10(A) for 2020-21. Permitted for Renewal of 150-250 seats for the academic year 2022-23. [...]
    MedicalUnknownMd/Ms - Anatomy2NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after 1973. (Previously under Madurai University and Madurai Kamraj University)
    MedicalUnknownMd/Ms - Ophthalmology18NMC approvedsource records approval upto for 6 seats. Previously under Madurai univ. and Madurai Kamraj Univ. Recognized for increase of seats from 6 to 18 after conversion of 12 diploma seats into degree seats from 2019-20.
    NursingGNM /ANMGNM100INC approved
    NursingB.Sc NursingBsc-Nursing50INC approved
    Total intake664
    Official site
  • Velammal Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Madurai

    Ownership: PrivateMadurai, Tamil Nadu

    MD /MS·MBBS

    Details
    AddressVelammal Villagemadurai- Tuticorin Ring Road, Anuppanadi, Madurai-625009 (tamilnadu)
    PIN625 009
    DistrictMadurai
    StateTamil Nadu
    OwnershipPrivate
    AffiliationThe Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University,Chennai
    Approved byNMC
    NMC IDTN/075/P/3
    Courses & intake (19)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Anaesthesiology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Bio-Chemistry4NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy2NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - General Medicine3NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Microbiology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Paediatrics2NMC approvedsource records approval upto 2 Seats Approved in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pathology4NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Pharmacology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Physiology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Psychiatry2NMC approvedsource records approval upto 2 Seats Approved in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology3NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMd - Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine2NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Ent2NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21. Recognized for 2 seats.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - General Surgery4NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Obstetrics and Gynaecology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto 2 Seats Approved in Academic Year 2021-22.
    MedicalMD /MSMs - Orthopaedics3NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalMBBSM.b.b.s.150NMC approvedsource records approval upto when degree granted on or after February, 2018. Recognized for one (01) year for 2022-23 only. Permitted for admission for 2023-24. Annual renewal permission granted for 150 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25. Annual Renewal Permitted for 150 MBBS seats for AY 2025-26.
    MedicalUnknownMd/Ms - Anatomy2NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    MedicalUnknownMd/Ms - Ophthalmology2NMC approvedsource records approval upto u/s 10(A) from 2020-21.
    Total intake199
    Official site

Frequently asked questions

How many medical colleges are there in Madurai, Tamil Nadu?

3 medical institutions in Madurai, Tamil Nadu hold a current approval from NMC. NMC approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 12 September 2026.

Where can I find the full list of NMC-approved medical colleges in Madurai, Tamil Nadu?

This page is that list. Every institution shown holds a current approval from NMC, with its district and approved courses. Applications are made on each institution's own website, not here.

How many seats do medical colleges in Madurai, Tamil Nadu have?

883 approved seats across 3 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.

What courses do medical colleges in Madurai, Tamil Nadu offer?

The most widely approved are MD/MS - Ophthalmology (3), MD - General Medicine (2), MD - Pharmacology (2), MD - Microbiology (2), MS - Orthopaedics (2), MD - Physiology (2). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.

How many medical colleges in Madurai, Tamil Nadu are government and how many are private?

Of the 3 institutions listed: 2 Private, 1 government. Ownership is taken from the regulator's own classification.

How current is this district listing?

Listings are rebuilt each time a regulator publishes a new approved-institution list, generally once or twice a year. Each page shows when its sources were last checked. Institutions that drop out of a new list are kept and marked rather than removed, because regulators sometimes restore them at the next cycle.

Where does this list come from?

NMC approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 12 September 2026. This screener publishes only what the approving body publishes, and shows when each list was last checked. It does not rank institutions or estimate fees. Applications are made on each institution's own website.