The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Madurai, is a prestigious Government Institute of National Importance (INI) located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2019 (though construction started later) under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), AIIMS Madurai is committed to providing high-quality, heavily subsidised education, research, and tertiary healthcare to Southern Tamil Nadu.
| Parameter | Detail |
| Establishment Year | 2019 (Project initiated/sanctioned) |
| Institute Type | Government (Institute of National Importance - INI) |
| Recognition | National Medical Commission (NMC) Approved |
| Affiliation | Autonomous (Under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India) |
| Location | Thoppur, Madurai, Tamil Nadu |
| Annual MBBS Intake | 50 seats (Initial capacity, pending full campus completion) |
| Courses Offered | MBBS (UG), with PG (MD/MS) programs planned. |
| Admission Process | Based on NEET-UG rank, exclusively through MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) counseling for the All India Quota. |
Current Status: Academic sessions commenced using a temporary campus (currently located at the Government Medical College, Ramanathapuram) while the permanent campus is under construction.
Permanent Campus Size: The proposed campus spans approximately 224 acres, integrating the college, hospital, and residential complexes.
Academic Facilities: The permanent campus will feature modern, Air-Conditioned Lecture Halls, advanced Skill Labs, and well-equipped departmental Laboratories, built to high AIIMS standards.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
Teaching Hospital: The AIIMS Madurai Hospital (once complete) is planned to be the integrated teaching hospital.
Bed Capacity: A large multi-super specialty hospital with 750 to 960 teaching beds (reported capacity) and comprehensive tertiary care facilities.
Clinical Focus: Will provide high-quality, subsidized tertiary care to the Southern Tamil Nadu region.
Advanced Care: Planned to be equipped with advanced Critical Care Units (ICU, ICCU, NICU, PICU), modular Operation Theatres, and advanced diagnostic facilities.
State University Affordability
| Fee Component (MBBS - Total for 4.5 Years) | Amount (INR) | Total Course Fee (4.5 years tuition) |
| Annual Tuition Fee (Nominal) | ₹1,350/- | Approx. ₹6,075/- |
| Security Deposit (Refundable) | ₹1,000/- | One-Time |
| Registration, Hostel, and Other Annual Fees | Approx. ₹5,000/- | Total for the entire 4.5-year duration |
| Total Academic Fee (4.5 Years) | Approx. ₹10,000/- to ₹15,000/- | Extremely Subsidized. |
Hostel: Separate Hostel facilities for Boys and Girls are provided (currently at the temporary campus location). Hostel stay is mandatory for UG students.
Accommodation: Rooms are well-furnished, typically shared.
Hostel & Mess Charges (Annual): Highly subsidized.
Annual Fee (Rent): Nominal (often included in the total annual fee).
Mess Charges: Run on a dividing system (monthly basis based on actual cost), which is highly affordable.
NRI Seat Quota: NO. AIIMS does not have an NRI or Management quota. Admission is strictly based on NEET-UG All India Rank (AIR).
Stipend: MBBS interns receive a competitive monthly stipend (reported around ₹25,000 per month). PG residents receive a substantial stipend.
NEET Cutoff: The closing rank for the General All India Quota is extremely competitive, typically closing within the top 1,000 - 2,500 All India Rank.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus