MS Ophthalmology Colleges in Tamil Nadu: Seats, Admission & Details

Last Updated on August 10, 2023 by Sidharth PS

Hi readers! In this post, I’ve compiled a list of MS Ophthalmology colleges in Tamil Nadu, India. Details covered in this post include – names of relevant colleges, their address and affiliation status, the admission process & number of seats available in each college.

MBBS graduates will benefit from this post. Better yet, candidates who want to become eye specialists will love this post!

The main aim of this post is to help you find a decent medical college for higher studies in TN. Come, let us check out the list of colleges now.

List of MS Ophthalmology colleges and seats in Tamil Nadu 

1. Madras Medical College, Chennai
   • Type of college: Government
   • Number of seats available: 30
   • Affiliated to: The Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University
   • Address: Chennai
2. Tirunelveli Medical College, Tirunelveli
   • Type of college: Government
   • Number of seats available: 4
   • Affiliated to: The Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University
   • Address: Tirunelveli
3. Madurai Medical College, Madurai
   • Type of college: Government
   • Number of seats available: 12
   • Affiliated to: The Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University
   • Address: Madurai
4. Institute of Ophthalmology, Joseph Eye Institute, Tiruchirapalli
   • Type of college: Trust
   • Number of seats available: 8
   • Affiliated to: The Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University
   • Address: Tiruchirapalli
5. Stanley Medical College, Chennai
   • Type of college: Government
   • Number of seats available: 6
   • Affiliated to: The Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University
   • Address: Chennai
6. Christian Medical College, Vellore
   • Type of college: Trust
   • Number of seats available: 9
   • Affiliated to: The Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University
   • Address: Vellore
7. Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Annamalainagar
   • Type of college: Government
   • Number of seats available: 4
   • Affiliated to: Annamalai University
   • Address: Annamalainagar
8. Aravind Eye Hospital and Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Madurai
   • Type of college: Trust
   • Number of seats available: 20
   • Affiliated to: The Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University
   • Address: Madurai
9. Coimbatore Medical College, Coimbatore
   • Type of college: Government
   • Number of seats available: 4
   • Affiliated to: The Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University
   • Address: Coimbatore
10. Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai
    • Type of college: Trust
    • Number of seats available: 6
    • Affiliated to: Sri Ramachandra University
    • Address: Chennai
11. Trichy SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Trichy
    • Type of college: Trust
    • Number of seats available: 2
    • Affiliated to: The Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University
    • Address: Trichy
12. Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital, Perambalur
    • Type of college: Trust
    • Number of seats available: 3
    • Affiliated to: The Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University
    • Address: Perambalur
13. Melmaravathur Adiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
    • Type of college: Trust
    • Number of seats available: 3
    • Affiliated to: The Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University
    • Address: Kancheepuram
14. Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai
    • Type of college: Government
    • Number of seats available: 2
    • Affiliated to: The Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University
    • Address: Chennai
15. Government Dharmapuri Medical College, Dharmapuri
    • Type of college: Government
    • Number of seats available: 2
    • Affiliated to: The Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University
    • Address: Dharmapuri
16. Chengalpattu Medical College, Chengalpattu
    • Type of college: Government
    • Number of seats available: 2
    • Affiliated to: The Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University
    • Address: Chengalpattu
17. KAP Viswanathan Government Medical College, Trichy
    • Type of college: Government
    • Number of seats available: 2
    • Affiliated to: The Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University
    • Address: Trichy
18. Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College, Salem
    • Type of college: Government
    • Number of seats available: 2
    • Affiliated to: The Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University
    • Address: Salem
19. Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences, Maduranthagam
    • Type of college: Trust
    • Number of seats available: 2
    • Affiliated to: The Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University
    • Address: Maduranthagam
20. Shri Satya Sai Medical College and Research Institute, Kancheepuram
    • Type of college: Trust
    • Number of seats available: 1
    • Affiliated to: Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth
    • Address: Kancheepuram
21. Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Kancheepuram
    • Type of college: Trust
    • Number of seats available: 3
    • Affiliated to: Saveetha University
    • Address: Kancheepuram
22. Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Kanyakumari
    • Type of college: Trust
    • Number of seats available: 1
    • Affiliated to: The Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University
    • Address: Kanyakumari
23. Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Kanyakumari
    • Type of college: Trust
    • Number of seats available: 5
    • Affiliated to: Chettinad Academy of Research and Education
    • Address: Kanyakumari
24. Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur
    • Type of college: Government
    • Number of seats available: 6
    • Affiliated to: The Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University
    • Address: Thanjavur
25. SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Kancheepuram
    • Type of college: Trust
    • Number of seats available: 3
    • Affiliated to: SRM Institute of Science and Technology
    • Address: Kancheepuram
26. PSG Institute of Medical Sciences, Coimbatore
    • Type of college: Trust
    • Number of seats available: 3
    • Affiliated to: The Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University
    • Address: Coimbatore
27. Vinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar Medical College, Salem
    • Type of college: Trust
    • Number of seats available: 5
    • Affiliated to: Vinayaka Missions University
    • Address: Salem
28. Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chennai
    • Type of college: Trust
    • Number of seats available: 2
    • Affiliated to: Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research
    • Address: Chennai
29. Meenakshi Medical College and Research Institute, Enathur
    • Type of college: Trust
    • Number of seats available: 4
    • Affiliated to: Meenakshi University
    • Address: Enathur

Do you want to know more about the admission process? If yes, here is everything you need to know about it –

Admission process

The merit-based admission process is followed for Medical PG admission in Tamil Nadu. NEET PG examination is conducted to facilitate a merit-based admission process. Based on the NEET PG merit list, seats are distributed among deserving candidates. Private colleges may have few seats reserved under NRI or management quota admission. 85% of medical seats fall under the State quota category. 15% seats are reserved for All India quota applicants.

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