Chennai, Tamil Nadu – NRI (Non-Resident Indian) students pursuing MD or MS degrees in Tamil Nadu private medical colleges face total costs up to Rs 91 lakh for the three-year program. This figure includes tuition, development fees, and other mandatory charges at 10 private medical colleges. The Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DME&R) selection committee released the revised fee structure for 26 private and self-financing medical colleges, alongside the NEET PG round 2 provisional seat allotment results for 2025.
High Costs for NRI Quota Seats
Ten private medical colleges in Tamil Nadu have set the highest NRI quota tuition fees at Rs 29 lakh per annum for clinical MD and MS courses. Non-clinical courses under this quota cost Rs 19 lakh per annum . For a three-year clinical program, the tuition alone totals Rs 87-88 lakh. Adding development fees and other mandatory charges brings the full three-year cost to approximately Rs 90-91 lakh .
Colleges charging the highest NRI quota tuition fees include:
- Madha Medical College
- Velammal Medical College
- Tagore Medical College
- Sri Muthukumaran Medical College
- KMCH Institute of Health Sciences
- Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences
- Swamy Vivekananda Medical College
- St Peter’s Medical College
- PSP Medical College
- Indira Medical College
Government and Management Quota Fees
For students admitted under the government quota in self-financing colleges, annual tuition fees remain between Rs 3 lakh and Rs 3.5 lakh . Management quota fees are higher, varying by institution and course. Students often receive a monthly stipend, ranging from Rs 25,000 to Rs 56,000 , depending on the college and year of study.
NEET PG 2025 Seat Allotment Results
The Tamil Nadu NEET PG round 2 seat allotment for 2025 has finalized 1,454 government quota seats . Additionally, 519 candidates received management quota seats . Seven candidates were allotted DNB Broad Specialty Post MBBS and Post Diploma seats.
Detailed Fee Structure Examples (2025-2026)
The revised fee structure details various charges beyond tuition. These include special fees, other fees (like application, registration, library, research methodology), development fees, hostel/room rent, and mess fees. The following table provides examples of the revised fee structure for various quotas and key components at selected private and self-financing colleges in Tamil Nadu. Costs vary significantly by college and program type.
| College Name | Govt. Quota (Annual Tuition) | Management Quota (Annual Tuition) | NRI Quota (Annual Tuition) | Development Fee (Annual) | Hostel/Mess (Est. Annual) | Stipend (Monthly, 1st Year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annapoorana Medical College & Hospital | Rs 3,00,000 | Rs 5,00,000 | Rs 19,00,000 | Included in Other Fees | Rs 3,60,000 (Hostel + Mess) | Rs 25,000 |
| Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences | Rs 3,50,000 (Clinical) | Rs 16,00,000 (Clinical) | Rs 29,00,000 (Clinical) | Rs 60,000 | Rs 2,00,000 (Incl. Mess & Transport) | Rs 47,000 |
| Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore | PG Degree: Rs 400 (Tuition) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Rs 15,000 (Establishment) | Rs 10,000 (Establishment) + Rs 10,000 (Hostel Est.) | Rs 52,455 |
| Madha Medical College & Hospital | Rs 3,50,000 | Rs 16,00,000 | Rs 29,00,000 | Nil | Rs 4,20,000 (Hostel + Mess) | Rs 48,000 |
| Velammal Medical College Hospital | Rs 3,50,000 (Clinical) | Rs 16,00,000 (Clinical) | Rs 29,00,000 (Clinical) | Rs 60,000 | Rs 4,50,000 (Approx. AC Hostel + Mess) | Rs 37,000 |
| KMCH Institute Of Health Sciences And Research | Rs 3,50,000 (Clinical) | Rs 16,00,000 (Clinical) | Rs 29,00,000 (Clinical) | Rs 60,000 | Rs 2,96,000 (Single Room Hostel) | Rs 25,000 |
Students and parents should review the full fee breakdown provided by the Directorate of Medical Education and Research. They should also contact individual colleges for program-specific details before making enrollment decisions.