Government Tirunelveli Medical College and Hospital, Tirunelveli Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
Avg Package
15 LPA
Highest Pkg
30 LPA
Institute Type
Public
Total Courses
3 Courses
Government Tirunelveli Medical College and Hospital, Tirunelveli - Overview
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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 CoursesMBBS
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
MD/MS and Diploma
MBBS; NEET PG; internship; TN domicile for state quota
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
MBBS 2 specializations | ₹ 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 |
MD/MS and Diploma 2 specializations | ₹ 18.1K | MBBS; NEET PG; internship; TN domicile for state quota |
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Government Tirunelveli Medical College and Hospital, Tirunelveli Departments
Govt. Tirunelveli Medical College Hospital (TVMCH) + 8-Floor SS Block + RMM Peripheral Hospital, Government Tirunelveli Medical College and Hospital, Tirunelveli
What are the common medical departments?
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
What is the total bed capacity?
2047 Beds
Placement Highlights 2025
Alumni: Nellaimedicos (worldwide). Internship ₹25,000/month. PG ₹48–50K/month. SS ₹42–47K/month. PG bond: 2 years; ₹40 lakh penalty. 10 AIQ allotments/year. Top 5 TN MBBS. Strong alumni placement across India, UK NHS, Gulf MOH, USA.
Top Recruiters & Packages
| Company | Package |
|---|---|
Govt TVMC Hospital | 30 LPA |
TN Govt Health Services | N/A |
CGHS | N/A |
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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).
National / India Today (2025)
Complete Rankings Report
Explore all historic rankings and ratings
| 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 state post-matric scholarship
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
Post-Matric Scholarship – BC/MBC/EWS TN state post-matric scholarship | BC/MBC/EWS; TN state; income criteria | Per TN Govt norms |
SC/ST Tuition Fee Exemption TN Govt: SC/ST fully tuition-exempt at TVMC | SC/ST students | Full tuition fee waiver |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hostel & Accommodation
* Fees are subject to change. Please contact the administration for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
NEET 2024 AIQ overall closing rank: 6,607. Top 5 TN MBBS college. 10 AIQ allotments/year (2021–2024). TN SQ: highly competitive for domicile students. PG: 140 seats in 20 disciplines. SS: 23 seats in 9 disciplines. PG NEET 2024 round-wise data at bodmaseducation.com / tnmedicalselection.net.
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
2047 Beds
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