K.A.P. Viswanatham Government Medical College

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K.A.P. Viswanatham Government Medical College is a government medical college located in Periyamilaguparai, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India. Established in 1997, the college is named after the renowned Tamil scholar K.A.P. Viswanatham. It is affiliated with the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University and is managed by the Department of Health and Family Welfare (Tamil Nadu) - Directorate of Medical Education.

The college offers a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program with an intake of 150 students per year. It also provides postgraduate courses in various specialties, including MD, MS, and DM, with an intake of 94 and 4 students per year, respectively.

The college campus is situated in an urban area and is equipped with facilities such as lecture halls, hostels for both men and women, a stadium, a central library, and sports facilities. The library houses a collection of over 7,000 books and national and international journals.

Admission to the MBBS program is done through the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), with 85% of seats reserved for state quota and the remaining 15% for the All India Quota. The college is recognized by the National Medical Commission.

K.A.P. Viswanatham Government Medical College has been ranked third by students in counseling in 2010. It is known for its commitment to providing quality medical education and healthcare services to the community.

Courses Offered[edit | edit source]

- Undergraduate Medical Course:

 - MBBS (150 seats per year, 5½ years duration)

- Postgraduate Medical Courses:

 - MD/MS (94 seats per year)
 - DM (4 seats per year)

The college continues to contribute to the field of medical education and research, producing competent healthcare professionals who serve the society with care and dedication.

References[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

- Official website

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