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How much is the MBBS fee in Tamil Nadu government colleges?
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The annual MBBS fee in Tamil Nadu government medical colleges is ₹18,073 in the 2026-27 prospectus, of which ₹6,000 is tuition fee. The BDS fee in government dental colleges is ₹16,073. There is no security deposit for government colleges.
Fees at a glance, 2026-27
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| MBBS annual fee, government colleges | ₹18,073 (tuition ₹6,000) |
| BDS annual fee, government colleges | ₹16,073 |
| Application fee, Government Quota | ₹500 (SC, SCA and ST exempt) |
| Counselling registration, Government Quota | ₹500 |
| Security deposit, government colleges | Nil |
The prospectus also lists amounts for the other routes, and they are far higher:
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application fee, Management Quota | ₹1,000 |
| Counselling registration, Management Quota | ₹1,000 |
| Security deposit, Government Quota seats in self-financing colleges | ₹30,000 (SC, SCA and ST exempt if family income is under ₹2.5 lakh) |
| Security deposit, Management Quota | ₹1,00,000 |
We do not list tuition fees for self-financing or private colleges because we did not find them in the sources used for this page. Check the prospectus and the Selection Committee's notices for them.
What the ₹18,073 means
It is a yearly figure for government college MBBS in the 2026-27 session, as stated in the prospectus. It is not a total for the whole course, and it does not include hostel, mess, books, uniform, or any other charges the college may levy. Ask the college you are allotted for those.
When the deposit matters
Government college seats do not need a security deposit, so you do not risk one by choosing a government college. For seats in self-financing colleges through the Government Quota, the deposit is forfeited if you do not join in Round 3 or later, so check the joining rules for the round you are in.
Fees can change
Fees are set for a session and may be revised by a later Government Order. Treat these amounts as 2026-27 and check the prospectus for the session you are applying to.
To understand how seats are filled, read Tamil Nadu NEET counselling and who conducts counselling in Tamil Nadu.
Official source
Prospectus for Admission to MBBS/BDS Degree Courses in Tamil Nadu Government Medical/Dental Colleges, 2026-27 session, Selection Committee, DME&R: tnmedicalselection.net.
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