Tirunelveli Medical College
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Tirunelveli Medical College (Tamil
: திருநெல்வேலி மருத்துவக்கல்லூரி), also known as TvMC, TMC Tirunelveli, or Government Medical College Tirunelveli, is one among the premier medical institutions in South India
, located in the city of Tirunelveli
, in the state of Tamilnadu, India
. The college is affiliated to Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University and is recognised by the Medical Council of India
and World Health Organisation.
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.
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.
The college was affiliated to the Madurai Kamaraj University
consequent to its inception in the year 1967 till the newly formed The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University in 1988.
The college increased the number of admissions to 100 per year during 1973-74 and was subsequently recognised by the Medical Council of India
since the year 1977.
The number of seats for the MBBS course were further increased from to 150 from the year 2003.
The college celebrated its Silver Jubliee in the year 1990.
, Paddy (which has been included to denote Tiru'nel'veli ('nel'-நெல் - paddy)) and the words 'Duty, Dignity, Discipline'.
in the city of Tirunelveli, in the state of Tamilnadu, India. Palayamkottai is known as the Oxford of South India due to its large number of reputed institutions which have been imparting higher education since the Pre-Independence era.
The college, the hospital and the hostels are all located within a radius of 1 kilometre. The college is located within about 7 kilometres from the Railway Station and 5 kilometres from the Bus Stand. The college on Google Maps
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
: திருநெல்வேலி மருத்துவக்கல்லூரி), also known as TvMC, TMC Tirunelveli, or Government Medical College Tirunelveli, is one among the premier medical institutions in South India
South India
South India is the area encompassing India's states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu as well as the union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry, occupying 19.31% of India's area...
, located in the city of Tirunelveli
Tirunelveli
Tirunelveli , also known as Nellai , and historically as Tinnevelly, is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the headquarters of the Tirunelveli District and the sixth biggest city in Tamil Nadu...
, in the state of Tamilnadu, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. The college is affiliated to Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University and is recognised by the Medical Council of India
Medical Council of India
The Medical Council of India was the statutory body for maintenance of uniform and high standards of medical education in India. The Council grants recognition of medical qualifications, gives accreditation to medical colleges, grants registration to medical practitioners, and monitors medical...
and World Health Organisation.
History
The Government of Tamilnadu established the Tirunelveli Medical College in 1965, with the agreement of the University of Madras. A total of 75 students were admitted for the MBBSMBBS
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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.
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.
The college was affiliated to the Madurai Kamaraj University
Madurai Kamaraj University
Madurai Kamaraj University also abbreviated MKU is a public university in India.-Overview:Madurai Kamaraj University, located in Madurai city established in 1966, has 18 schools comprising 72 departments. The Directorate of Distance Education of the University has a student strength of about 1.3...
consequent to its inception in the year 1967 till the newly formed The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University in 1988.
The college increased the number of admissions to 100 per year during 1973-74 and was subsequently recognised by the Medical Council of India
Medical Council of India
The Medical Council of India was the statutory body for maintenance of uniform and high standards of medical education in India. The Council grants recognition of medical qualifications, gives accreditation to medical colleges, grants registration to medical practitioners, and monitors medical...
since the year 1977.
The number of seats for the MBBS course were further increased from to 150 from the year 2003.
The college celebrated its Silver Jubliee in the year 1990.
Emblem
The Official Emblem of the college has the CaduceusCaduceus
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, Paddy (which has been included to denote Tiru'nel'veli ('nel'-நெல் - paddy)) and the words 'Duty, Dignity, Discipline'.
The Medical College
The college is present over a sprawling campus of around 350 acres (1.4 km²), and has well-equipped lecture halls, libraries, reading rooms, auditoria and 2 separate hostels for men (The House of the Princes, The House the Lords) and 2 for women (The House of the Angels). There is a Central Animal House with a wide range of common laboratory animals, for conduction of research programmes. The hospital is 500 mt west from main college campus. Mens hostel 500 mt southeast from campusLocation
The Tirunelveli Medical College, along with its primary teaching hospital, is located at High Ground in PalayamkottaiPalayamkottai
Palayamkottai , known as the "Oxford of South India", is a town in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. It is part of the Tirunelveli city corporation. It is on the eastern bank of the Thamirabarani river, while its twin city Tirunelveli is on the western bank.-Etymology:The archaic word Palayam...
in the city of Tirunelveli, in the state of Tamilnadu, India. Palayamkottai is known as the Oxford of South India due to its large number of reputed institutions which have been imparting higher education since the Pre-Independence era.
The college, the hospital and the hostels are all located within a radius of 1 kilometre. The college is located within about 7 kilometres from the Railway Station and 5 kilometres from the Bus Stand. The college on Google Maps
Administration
The college is affiliated to The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University. The college and the hospital are funded and managed by The Government of Tamil Nadu.Postgraduate Medical Courses
- Degree courses (3 years in duration)
- MD General Medicine
- MD Paediatrics
- MD Anaesthesiology
- MD Psychiatric Medicine
- MD Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy (DVL)
- MD Pharmacology
- MD Pathology
- MD Microbiology
- MD Forensic Medicine
- MD Physiology
- MS General Surgery
- MS Orthopaedics
- MD Obstetrics and Gynaecology (OBG)
- MS Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
- MS Ophthalmology
Paramedical Courses
- Diploma in Nursing (GNM)
- Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT)
- Diploma in Radiodiagnosis Technology (DRDT)
- Diploma in Radiotherapy Technology (DRTT)
- Certification Course in Critical Care Technology
- Certification Course in Orthoptics
- Certification Course in Operation Theatre Technology
- Certification Course in Anaesthesia Technology
- Certification Course in ECG & Tread
- Certification Course in Radiography
Admission
The college admits 150 students to the MBBS course once every year based on the performance in the Tamilnadu Higher Secondary Examinations. 15% of these seats are reserved for the national common medical entrance test conducted by CBSE - All India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT). Admissions are extremely competitive.Postgraduates
- MD General Medicine : 9 (per year)
- MD Paediatrics : 3 (per year)
- MD Anaesthesiology : 4 (per year)
- MD Obstetrics and Gynaecology : 3 (per year)
- MD Psychiatry : 1 (per year)
- MD Dermatology, Venereology, Leprosy : 1 (per year)
- MD Pharmacology : 2 (per year)
- MD Pathology : 7 (per year)
- MD Forensic Medicine : 1 (per year)
- MD Microbiology : 5 (per year)
- MD Physiology : 2 (per year)
- MS General Surgery : 10 (per year)
- MS Orthopaedic Surgery : 3 (per year)
- MS Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) : 1 (per year)
- MS Ophthalmology : 1 (per year)
Batches
Each batch of Undergraduate (MBBS) students have a name for themselves. Few of those names are- 1968 - 1975 Buds
- 1979 - 1985 Unity Batch
- 1984 - 1990 Dynamics
- 1986 - 1992 Silver Jubilians
- 1990 - 1996 Jubiliant
- 1991 - 1997 Celestials
- 1992 - 1998 Excelsiors
- 1992 - 1999 Gargantuans
- 1994 - 2000 Dazzling Dragons
- 1995 - 2001 Centurions
- 1996 - 2002 Masters of Millennium
- 1997 - 2003 Immaculates
- 1998 - 2004 Zenforians
- 1999 - 2005 Insignius
- 2000 - 2006 Truculents
- 2001 - 2007 Verasians
- 2002 - 2008 Rampants
- 2003 - 2009 Philistines
- 2004 - 2010 Xorticanz
- 2005 - 2011 Ygdrazilerz
- 2006 - 2012 Zentaurianz
- 2007 - 2013 Thersanderz
- 2008 - 2014 Ssilastans
- 2009 - 2015 Rovanzerz
- 2010 - 2016 Xastradianz
Alumni
The Tirunelveli Medical College boasts of a glittering alumni spread across the world. The alumni are referred to by the name Nellaimedicos. Tirunelveli Medical College Alumni websiteExternal links
- Official website of Tirunelveli Medical College
- Alumni website of Tirunelveli Medical College
- The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University
- Google Map of the College at Wikimapia