About
The Government of Tamil Nadu established the Tirunelveli Medical College in 1965, with the agreement of the University of Madras. A total of 75 students were admitted for the MBBS course for the academic year 1965-66 and they had their first year of study at the St Xaviers College for Men and Sarah Tucker College for Women.
College Auditorium
In July 1966, the first batch of second year MBBS students started attending the classes in the then newly constructed Anatomy Block. Other departments like Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology and Social & Preventive Medicine started functioning in the subsequent years, and the District Headquarters Hospital was converted to Tirunelveli Medical College Hospital.
Recognized for 150 seats. Continuation of recognition granted for 150 seats when degree awarded on or after 2015-2016, & on or after 2016-2017. Renewal of permission with increase in seats from 150 to 250 granted from 30.05.2019, Recognized for 150 seats. Continuation of recognition granted for 150 seats when degree awarded on or after 2015-2016, & on or after 2016-2017. Renewal of permission with increase in seats from 150 to 250 granted from 30.05.2019. Permitted for Renewal of 150-250 seats for the academic year 2022-23. Permission for 5th batch (4th renewal) has been given during A/Y 2023-2024. Annual renewal permission granted for 250 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25