Government Tirunelveli Medical College and Hospital, Tirunelveli Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
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About Government Tirunelveli Medical College and Hospital, Tirunelveli
Government Tirunelveli Medical College (TVMC/TGMC), established 1965, is one of Tamil Nadu's most prestigious government medical colleges. Located at 3, High Ground Road, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli – 627 011 (Tirunelveli, the 'Oxford of South India'). NMC, MCI, and WHO recognized. Affiliated with Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. 250 MBBS seats (since 2019; PMSSY). 140 PG seats in 20 disciplines. 23 SS seats in 9 disciplines. PMSSY-funded 8-floor Super-specialty block (330 beds; 20,000 sq.m; inaugurated Jan 27, 2019 by PM Narendra Modi). Main hospital beds: 1,717. Additional: 500-bed RMM Peripheral Hospital (40-bed GP general). Campus: 286 acres at High Ground, Palayamkottai. 3 boys hostels (House of Princes, House of Lords, Valluvam) + 3 girls hostels (House of Angels, Palace of Princess, Junior Angels) + PG/Intern hostels. Central Medical Library (24/7): 3,000 sq.m; 300 seats; 24,000 books; 70 Indian + 35 foreign journals. Auditorium 750+ seats. Lecture halls 250+ seats. Emergency: Cardiac Monitors, Ventilators, Defibrillators, Central O2, Blood Gas, ECG, USG, CT, MRI. Graded A by MCI for MD Physiology and MD Forensic Medicine. Top 5 TN MBBS college. 10 AIQ allotments/year (2021–2024). NEET 2024 overall closing rank: 6,607. Alumni: Nellaimedicos (worldwide). Internship: ₹25,000/month. PG: ₹48,000–₹50,000/month. Bond MBBS: service; PG: 2 years, penalty ₹40 lakh. Phone: 0462-2572944.
Government Tirunelveli Medical College and Hospital offers students courses in different areas. Candidates can enroll in PG programmes based on their interests and career goals. Admissions are offered based on merit or entrance exam performance. Check below the Government Tirunelveli Medical College and Hospital, Tirunelveli courses along with their tuition fees and eligibility criteria:
Government Tirunelveli Medical College and Hospital, Tirunelveli Courses
3 CoursesMD/MS and Diploma
MBBS; NEET PG; internship; TN domicile for state quota
MBBS
10+2 PCB & English; 50% marks (40% SC/ST); NEET UG; age ≥ 17; TN domicile for 85% state quota; Hepatitis-B vaccination (Annexure-V)
DM / MCH (Super-Specialty)
MD/MS; NEET SS; TN DME + MCC
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
MD/MS and Diploma 2 specializations | ₹ 18.1K | MBBS; NEET PG; internship; TN domicile for state quota |
MBBS 1 specialization | ₹ 18.1K | 10+2 PCB & English; 50% marks (40% SC/ST); NEET UG; age ≥ 17; TN domicile for 85% state quota; Hepatitis-B vaccination (Annexure-V) |
DM / MCH (Super-Specialty) 1 specialization | ₹ 18.1K | MD/MS; NEET SS; TN DME + MCC |
Government Tirunelveli Medical College and Hospital, Tirunelveli Admissions
Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.
Required Entrance Exams
NEET UG (MBBS); NEET PG (MD/MS + Diploma); NEET SS (DM/MCH); NExT (from 2024 MBBS batch)
Important Notice
3, High Ground Road, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli – 627 011. Phone: 0462-2572944 / 0462-2572733. Website: tvmc.ac.in. Tirunelveli = 'Oxford of South India'. SS block: St Thomas Rd, Athithanar Nagar, Maharaja Nagar, Tirunelveli. Nearest airport: Tirunelveli Airport (TRV) / Thoothukudi Airport ~60 km. Nearest RS: Tirunelveli Junction (TEN). Good road, rail, air connectivity.
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Top 5 medical colleges in Tamil Nadu for MBBS. Graded A by MCI for MD Physiology and MD Forensic Medicine. WHO recognized. 10 AIQ allotments/year. NEET 2024 AIQ closing rank: 6,607. 250 MBBS + 140 PG (20 depts) + 23 SS (9 depts). 286-acre campus. 1,717 beds + 330-bed PMSSY SS block (PM Modi 2019).
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| Publishing Agency | Ranking / Rating |
|---|---|
National / India Today (2025) | Top 5 medical colleges in Tamil Nadu for MBBS. Graded A by MCI for MD Physiology and MD Forensic Medicine. WHO recognized. 10 AIQ allotments/year. NEET 2024 AIQ closing rank: 6,607. 250 MBBS + 140 PG (20 depts) + 23 SS (9 depts). 286-acre campus. 1,717 beds + 330-bed PMSSY SS block (PM Modi 2019). |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
TN Govt: SC/ST fully tuition-exempt at TVMC
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
SC/ST Tuition Fee Exemption TN Govt: SC/ST fully tuition-exempt at TVMC | SC/ST students | Full tuition fee waiver |
Post-Matric Scholarship – BC/MBC/EWS TN state post-matric scholarship | BC/MBC/EWS; TN state; income criteria | Per TN Govt norms |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
286-Acre Campus (Lecture Halls 250+ seats, Auditorium 750+)
286-acre campus at High Ground, Palayamkottai. Lecture halls: 15,000 sq.m total; 250+ seats each. Auditorium: 2,000+ sq.m; 750+ seats. Labs, museums, skill labs, demo rooms.
6 UG Hostels (3 Boys + 3 Girls) + PG + Intern Hostels
3 boys hostels: House of Princes, House of Lords, Valluvam. 3 girls hostels: House of Angels, Palace of Princess, Junior Angels. PG + Intern hostels inside hospital campus. Sports: cricket, football, hockey, volleyball, badminton, throwball, kho-kho, shuttle, table tennis, track and field.
TVMCH (1,717 beds) + 330-bed PMSSY SS Block (2019)
Main hospital: 1,717 beds. 8-floor PMSSY SS block (330 beds; 20,000 sq.m; PM Modi inauguration Jan 27, 2019). Full emergency: Cardiac Monitors, Ventilators, Defibrillators, Central O2, Blood Gas, ECG, USG, CT, MRI. 500-bed RMM Peripheral Hospital (40-bed GP). 25+ OTs.
Central Medical Library (24/7; 3,000 sq.m; 24,000 books)
24/7 Central Medical Library: 3,000 sq.m; 300 seats; 24,000 books; 70 Indian + 35 foreign journals. E-Library. Close to hostel buildings.
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Established 1965 by Govt. of Tamil Nadu (agreement with University of Madras). First batch (75 students) had Year 1 at St. Xaviers College (Men) and Sarah Tucker College (Women). Anatomy Block opened July 1966. 250 MBBS (from 2019; PMSSY). PM Modi inaugurated 8-floor SS block (330 beds) on Jan 27, 2019. WHO recognized. Address: 3, High Ground Road, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli – 627 011. Website: tvmc.ac.in.
First year: ₹18,073. Average total ~₹81,329. SC/ST: tuition-exempt. Hostel ~₹12,000/year. Bond MBBS: 5-year rural service. PG bond: 2 years; ₹40 lakh penalty. Internship ₹25,000/month. PG ₹48–50K/month.
3 UG men's hostels: House of Princes, House of Lords, Valluvam. 3 UG women's hostels: House of Angels, Palace of Princess, Junior Angels. Separate PG hostel + Intern hostel inside hospital campus. Central Medical Library (24/7): 3,000 sq.m; 300 seats; 24,000 books.
PMSSY-funded 8-floor Super-specialty block (330 beds; 20,000 sq.m) on St Thomas Road, Athithanar Nagar, Maharaja Nagar, Tirunelveli. Inaugurated Jan 27, 2019 by PM Narendra Modi. Houses DM and MCH super-specialty departments. The most modern SS block in southern TN.
General Medicine, General Surgery, OBG, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, TB & Chest, Cardiology (DM), Neurology (DM), Nephrology (DM), Medical Gastroenterology (DM), Endocrinology, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery (MCh), Neurosurgery (MCh), Urology (MCh), Plastic Surgery (MCh), Surgical Oncology (MCh), Paediatric Surgery (MCh), Emergency & Trauma (24x7), Anaesthesiology, Radiology, Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Forensic Medicine, Community Medicine
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