1. Overview of Tamil Nadu Private PG Medical Colleges
Tamil Nadu has approximately 30 private self-financing medical colleges and deemed universities participating in NEET PG counselling, collectively offering around 2,287 to 2,369 PG seats. These include premier institutions like Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore, Sri Ramachandra Medical College, SRM Medical College, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, and PSG Institute of Medical Sciences.
Private medical colleges in Tamil Nadu offer PG seats across Government Quota, Management Quota, and NRI Quota. Management and NRI quota seats are open to NEET PG qualified aspirants from all states on a merit basis — Tamil Nadu state domicile is not mandatory for management quota seats. However, government quota seats in private colleges are filled through state counselling where domicile rules apply.
One of the key considerations for private colleges is the fee structure, which varies dramatically across institutions. While premier institutions like CMC Vellore charge relatively modest fees (₹3-3.5 Lakh/year for general quota), many private deemed universities charge ₹25-50 Lakh/year for management quota seats. This page presents the complete college list with seat matrix and fee structure.
2. Tamil Nadu NEET PG Private Medical Colleges List 2026
The following table presents the list of private and deemed medical colleges in Tamil Nadu offering PG (MD/MS) courses, along with their indicative seat matrix:
| College Name | Total PG Seats | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Kanchipuram | 256 | Private |
| Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore | 235 | Private (Minority) |
| Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai | 231 | Deemed |
| SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Chengalpattu | 166 | Deemed |
| Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital, Chennai | 157 | Deemed |
| Saveetha Medical College, Kanchipuram | 136 | Deemed |
| Vinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar Medical College, Salem | 110 | Private |
| Shri Sathya Sai Medical College, Kancheepuram | 106 | Private |
| Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College, Perambalur | 84 | Private |
| PSG Institute of Medical Sciences, Coimbatore | 79 | Private |
| ACS Medical College & Hospital, Chennai | 75 | Private |
| Meenakshi Medical College, Kanchipuram | — | Private |
| Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Kanyakumari | — | Private |
| Karpagam Faculty of Medical Sciences, Coimbatore | — | Private |
| St. Peter's Medical College, Krishnagiri | — | Private |
| Swamy Vivekananda Medical College, Namakkal | — | Private |
| Annapoorna Medical College & Hospital, Salem | 10 | Private |
| Arunai Medical College & Hospital | 20 | Private |
*Seat matrix data compiled from available records. Actual 2026 seat matrix will be published in the official TN DME notification at tnmedicalselection.net. Some colleges may have additional seats under different quotas.
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The fee structure at Tamil Nadu private medical colleges varies dramatically across institutions. The following table presents the indicative annual fees for major private colleges:
| College Name | General/Management Quota Fee (Annual) | NRI Quota Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore | ₹3-3.5 Lakh (GEN), ₹15 Lakh (MGMT) | ₹26 Lakh / Year |
| PSG Institute of Medical Sciences, Coimbatore | ₹3-3.5 Lakh (GEN) | — |
| Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College, Perambalur | ₹3-3.5 Lakh (GEN) | — |
| Sree Mookambika Institute, Kanyakumari | ₹3-3.5 Lakh (GEN) | — |
| Karpagam Faculty of Medical Sciences, Coimbatore | ₹3-3.5 Lakh (GEN) | — |
| Sri Ramachandra Medical College (SRIHER), Chennai | ₹32 Lakh / Year | $2,25,000 (Total) |
| Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Kanchipuram | ₹33-48 Lakh / Year | $2,50,000-$2,70,000 (Total) |
| SRM Medical College, Kattankulathur | ₹30-50 Lakh / Year | $75,000-$90,000 / Year |
| Saveetha Medical College, Kanchipuram | ₹25-40 Lakh / Year | $55,000-$70,000 / Year |
| Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital, Chennai | ₹35-70 Lakh / Year | ₹45.26-66.97 Lakh / Year |
| Meenakshi Medical College, Kanchipuram | ₹30-50 Lakh / Year | $70,000-$77,000 / Year |
| Vinayaka Mission's Medical College, Salem | ₹24-42 Lakh / Year | $1,80,000-$2,20,000 (Total) |
| ACS Medical College, Chennai | ₹30-65 Lakh / Year | ₹65.13-91.85 Lakh (Total) |
| Sri Sathya Sai Medical College, Kanchipuram | ₹32-50 Lakh / Year | $60,000-$75,000 (Total) |
| St. Peter's Medical College, Krishnagiri | ₹4.5 Lakh / Year | — |
| Swamy Vivekananda Medical College, Namakkal | ₹3 Lakh / Year | — |
*Fee figures are indicative based on available records and 2025-26 fee disclosures. Final 2026-27 fees subject to Fee Fixation Committee and NMC guidelines. Some colleges may charge additional hidden fees — verify all financial details before admission.