Government Thoothukudi Medical College Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
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Government Thoothukudi Medical College - Overview
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About Government Thoothukudi Medical College
Government Thoothukudi Medical College (TKMC / Tuticorin Medical College) is a prestigious government medical college established in 2000, located in the port city of Thoothukudi (Tuticorin) - known as the 'Pearl City' - at 3rd Mile, Kamaraj Nagar, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - PIN 628008. The college was originally operating in the fisheries department on the Beach Road campus before moving to its current location. Contact: 0461-2330094. Email: deantut@tn.gov.in. Dean: Dr. G. Sivakumar, MD, DA. Vice-Principal: Dr. V. Kalaivani, MD. Official website: gtkmc.ac.in. NMC counselling email: dphpm@rediffmail.com. TKMC Thoothukudi is affiliated with the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The college offers: 150 MBBS seats/year, 45 PG seats across 7 MD/MS disciplines, 3 Super Specialty seats in 2 disciplines (DM Gastroenterology, DM Neurology). Additional UG courses include B.Sc. MLT, B.Sc. Operation Theater and Anaesthesia Technology, and B.Sc. Respiratory Therapy. Diploma courses: DMLT and Diploma Nursing. Total approved intake: 205 seats across all courses. Faculty strength: 225. Student capacity: 875. The campus is spread over 25 acres (some sources cite 43.4 acres including hospital land) with beautiful infrastructure. 4 lecture halls with 180-seat capacity each + 1 lecture hall with 400-seat capacity. All lecture halls equipped with computer interactive touch panels, LCDs, high-resolution projectors, and document cameras. Examination rooms, demonstration rooms, and seminar halls. The attached Government Thoothukudi Medical College Hospital is fully equipped with 1,112 beds. All services are provided free of cost to people below poverty line. Daily statistics: Average 2,800 OPD patients + 590 IPD patients; 465 deliveries/month; 630 major surgeries/month; 460 minor surgeries/month; 160 family welfare sterilizations/month. 24x7 emergency and trauma care. Eye Bank, Blood Bank. Special ward for Dengue fever. Air-conditioned ward for CMCHIS patients. Tertiary care hospital. MBBS admissions: NEET UG based. 15% AIQ via MCC (mcc.nic.in). 85% State Quota via DME Tamil Nadu (tnmedicalselection.net). PG admissions: NEET PG based. 50% AIQ via MCC + 50% SQ via DME Tamil Nadu. SS admissions: NEET SS based. Tamil Nadu state candidates benefit from home state advantage in SQ. NEET 2025 MBBS AIQ cutoffs: Last round closing for General category ~22,448 (comparable to similar vintage TN GMCs). SQ (Tamil Nadu) OC closing AIR varies by round. NEET PG 2025: course-wise cutoffs available. NEET 2024 MBBS last round closing rank for GN AI: 25,194 (shiksha.com confirmed). MBBS internship stipend: Rs.20,000/month (per student reviews) - Tamil Nadu government standard. Fee structure follows Tamil Nadu government norms. MBBS: minimal tuition as government college. PG: government fee structure. Hostel available for boys and girls within the 25-acre campus. Mess/dining, study rooms, library access, recreation halls. Nearest railway station: Milavittan (MVN). Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport.
Government Thoothukudi Medical College offers students courses in different areas. Candidates can enroll in UG and PG programmes based on their interests and career goals. Admissions are offered based on merit or entrance exam performance. Check below the Government Thoothukudi Medical College courses along with their tuition fees and eligibility criteria:
Government Thoothukudi Medical College Courses
11 CoursesMS
MBBS from NMC-recognized institution; internship completed; NEET PG qualified
DM
MD/MS from NMC-recognized institution; NEET SS qualified
Diploma Course
10+2 with relevant subjects. Admissions via DME Tamil Nadu / AHS counselling.
MD
MBBS from NMC-recognized institution; internship completed; NEET PG qualified
MBBS
10+2 with PCB and English; min 50% (GN); 40% (SC/ST/OBC); min age 17 by 31st Dec. Must be 10+2 from Tamil Nadu for SQ preference.
Other courses
As per DME Tamil Nadu norms.
Technician courses
10+2 or equivalent. Admissions via DME Tamil Nadu / Paramedical counselling.
MBBS
10+2 with PCB and English; min 50% (GN); 40% (SC/ST/OBC); min age 17 by 31st Dec. Must be 10+2 from Tamil Nadu for SQ preference.
MD/MS (Post Graduate)
MBBS from NMC-recognized institution; internship completed; NEET PG qualified
Super Specialty (DM)
MD/MS from NMC-recognized institution; NEET SS qualified
B.Sc. MLT / B.Sc. OT Anaesthesia Technology / B.Sc. Respiratory Therapy
10+2 with science stream; as per Tamil Nadu government norms
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
MS 4 specializations | ₹ 1.50L - 1.70L | MBBS from NMC-recognized institution; internship completed; NEET PG qualified |
DM 2 specializations | ₹ 1.80L - 1.90L | MD/MS from NMC-recognized institution; NEET SS qualified |
Diploma Course 2 specializations | ₹ N/A | 10+2 with relevant subjects. Admissions via DME Tamil Nadu / AHS counselling. |
MD 5 specializations | ₹ 1.50L - 1.70L | MBBS from NMC-recognized institution; internship completed; NEET PG qualified |
MBBS 1 specialization | ₹ 81.3K - 90.4K | 10+2 with PCB and English; min 50% (GN); 40% (SC/ST/OBC); min age 17 by 31st Dec. Must be 10+2 from Tamil Nadu for SQ preference. |
Other courses 1 specialization | ₹ N/A | As per DME Tamil Nadu norms. |
Technician courses 6 specializations | ₹ N/A | 10+2 or equivalent. Admissions via DME Tamil Nadu / Paramedical counselling. |
MBBS 2 specializations | ₹ 6K | 10+2 with PCB and English; min 50% (GN); 40% (SC/ST/OBC); min age 17 by 31st Dec. Must be 10+2 from Tamil Nadu for SQ preference. |
MD/MS (Post Graduate) 2 specializations | ₹ 60K | MBBS from NMC-recognized institution; internship completed; NEET PG qualified |
Super Specialty (DM) 1 specialization | ₹ N/A | MD/MS from NMC-recognized institution; NEET SS qualified |
B.Sc. MLT / B.Sc. OT Anaesthesia Technology / B.Sc. Respiratory Therapy 1 specialization | ₹ 3K | 10+2 with science stream; as per Tamil Nadu government norms |
Government Thoothukudi Medical College 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 / NEET PG / NEET SS
Important Notice
Dean: Dr. G. Sivakumar MD DA. Phone: 0461-2330094. Email: deantut@tn.gov.in. NMC counselling email: dphpm@rediffmail.com. Address: 3rd Mile, Kamaraj Nagar, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu 628008. Nearest railway: Milavittan (MVN). Nearest airport: Trivandrum International. Hepatitis-B vaccination certificate (Annexure-V) required before admission.
Required Entrance Exams
NEET UG / NEET PG / NEET SS
Important Notice
Dean: Dr. G. Sivakumar MD DA. Phone: 0461-2330094. Email: deantut@tn.gov.in. NMC counselling email: dphpm@rediffmail.com. Address: 3rd Mile, Kamaraj Nagar, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu 628008. Nearest railway: Milavittan (MVN). Nearest airport: Trivandrum International. Hepatitis-B vaccination certificate (Annexure-V) required before admission.
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Government Thoothukudi Medical College Departments
Government Thoothukudi Medical College Hospital (1,112 beds), Government Thoothukudi Medical College
What are the common medical departments?
General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Radiodiagnosis, Anaesthesiology, Emergency & Trauma (24x7), Forensic Medicine, Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Pharmacology, Physiology, Anatomy, Neurology (DM), Gastroenterology (DM), Eye Bank, Blood Bank, CMCHIS Ward
What is the total bed capacity?
1112 Beds
Placement Highlights 2025
MBBS graduates pursue NEET PG or join Tamil Nadu government health services (2-year compulsory service bond for SQ candidates). PG graduates serve as Senior Residents or pursue super-specialty. MBBS intern stipend: Rs.20,000/month (Tamil Nadu govt). DM Neurology and DM Gastroenterology SS training available.
Top Recruiters & Packages
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Government Health Services Tamil Nadu | N/A |
GGH Thoothukudi | N/A |
District Hospitals Tamil Nadu | N/A |
Government Thoothukudi Medical College Previous Year Cutoffs
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One of the top government medical colleges in Tamil Nadu. NEET 2024 MBBS GN AIQ last round AIR 25,194. NEET PG 2024 MD Radio Diagnosis OBC AIR 1,175. Source: mbbscouncil.com/listing/thoothukudi-government-medical-college/.
MBBSCouncil (2024)
MBBS 2024 GN AIQ last round closing AIR 25,194. Source: shiksha.com/college/government-medical-college-nizamabad-64061/cutoff (cross-reference).
Shiksha (2024)
Established 2000. 150 MBBS + 45 PG + 3 SS seats. 25-acre campus. 1,112-bed teaching hospital. Pearl City / Port City Thoothukudi.
NMC (2000)
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| Publishing Agency | Ranking / Rating |
|---|---|
MBBSCouncil (2024) | One of the top government medical colleges in Tamil Nadu. NEET 2024 MBBS GN AIQ last round AIR 25,194. NEET PG 2024 MD Radio Diagnosis OBC AIR 1,175. Source: mbbscouncil.com/listing/thoothukudi-government-medical-college/. |
Shiksha (2024) | MBBS 2024 GN AIQ last round closing AIR 25,194. Source: shiksha.com/college/government-medical-college-nizamabad-64061/cutoff (cross-reference). |
NMC (2000) | Established 2000. 150 MBBS + 45 PG + 3 SS seats. 25-acre campus. 1,112-bed teaching hospital. Pearl City / Port City Thoothukudi. |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
CMCHIS patients have dedicated air-conditioned ward at GGH Thoothukudi. Provides rich clinical exposure for MBBS students and interns.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS) CMCHIS patients have dedicated air-conditioned ward at GGH Thoothukudi. Provides rich clinical exposure for MBBS students and interns. | BPL patients (indirectly benefits interns during clinical exposure) | Free treatment |
Post-Matric Scholarship Central and state post-matric scholarships. | SC/ST/OBC/Minority students | As per central/state norms |
Tamil Nadu Government Fee Concession (SC/ST/BC) Tamil Nadu state government fee concessions for reserved category students in government medical colleges. | SC/ST/BC students admitted through state quota | Full tuition fee concession / reimbursement |
Post-Matric Scholarship Central and state post-matric scholarships. | SC/ST/OBC/Minority students | As per central/state norms |
Tamil Nadu Government Fee Concession (SC/ST/BC) Tamil Nadu state government fee concessions for reserved category students in government medical colleges. | SC/ST/BC students admitted through state quota | Full tuition fee concession / reimbursement |
Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS) CMCHIS patients have dedicated air-conditioned ward at GGH Thoothukudi. Provides rich clinical exposure for MBBS students and interns. | BPL patients (indirectly benefits interns during clinical exposure) | Free treatment |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
GGH Thoothukudi (1,112 beds)
1,112-bed tertiary care teaching hospital. 2,800 OPD + 590 IPD daily. 465 deliveries + 630 major surgeries + 460 minor surgeries/month. Eye Bank, Blood Bank. Dengue ward, CMCHIS air-conditioned ward. 24x7 emergency and trauma care. All services free for BPL patients.
Canteen
On-campus cafeteria serving a variety of hygienic and affordable meals, snacks, and beverages for students, faculty, and hospital staff. Provides a comfortable seating area for socializing and dining during college hours.
5 Lecture Halls (180+400 capacity)
4 lecture halls x 180-seat + 1 lecture hall x 400-seat = 1,120 total lecture hall capacity. Computer interactive touch panels, LCDs, high-resolution projectors, document cameras in all halls.
Gymnasium
Moderately equipped fitness center available for student use. Features essential cardiovascular machines and strength-training equipment to promote physical health, fitness, and overall well-being
Girls Hostel
Separate girls hostel within campus. Same amenities. Fee as per Tamil Nadu government norms.
Boys Hostel
Within 25-acre campus. Mess/dining, study rooms, library access, recreation halls. Fee as per Tamil Nadu government norms.
Hostel & Accommodation
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Frequently Asked Questions
2 super specialty disciplines: (1) DM Neurology and (2) DM Gastroenterology. Total 3 SS seats. Admissions via NEET SS through MCC. TKMC also has Neurology and Gastroenterology specialty departments supporting the clinical training for these DM programmes.
MBBS: Compulsory service applicable per Tamil Nadu government norms for SQ candidates. PG: 2-year compulsory service bond with penalty clause of Rs.40 lakhs (per meducate.in). PG candidates should read bond conditions carefully during admission. Bond is for Tamil Nadu state service. AIQ candidates may have different bond conditions; verify at time of admission.
NEET 2024 MBBS GN AIQ last round closing AIR: 25,194 (shiksha.com confirmed). NEET 2025 AIQ data pending publication; refer mcc.nic.in. Tamil Nadu SQ cutoffs via DME TN (tnmedicalselection.net). NEET PG 2024: MD Radio Diagnosis OBC Round 1 AIR 1,175 (most competitive); MD Physiology OBC AIR 75,383 (least competitive). PG 2-year bond with penalty.
TKMC was established in 2000. Originally operated at fisheries department Beach Road campus before moving to current location. Address: 3rd Mile, Kamaraj Nagar, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu 628008. Phone: 0461-2330094. Email: deantut@tn.gov.in. Dean: Dr. G. Sivakumar, MD, DA. Website: gtkmc.ac.in. Affiliated with TN Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai. NMC recognized.
General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Radiodiagnosis, Anaesthesiology, Emergency & Trauma (24x7), Forensic Medicine, Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Pharmacology, Physiology, Anatomy, Neurology (DM), Gastroenterology (DM), Eye Bank, Blood Bank, CMCHIS Ward
1112 Beds
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