Madurai Medical College, one of the foremost medical colleges in India is located in the ancient temple city of Madurai.To keep pace with the health care needs of the People of Tamil Nadu,Madurai Medical College was established along with the Government Rajaji Hospital which at present caters to the needs of more than twenty million people in southern Tamil Nadu.The various courses offered include M.B.B.S., B.Pharm., D.Pharm., Nursing, and other para-medical courses.Selection to these courses is based on the performance in the H.Sc and TNPCEE Examinations which are conducted annually and admission is based strictly on merit keeping in view the reservation policies enforced by the Govt of Tamil Nadu. Madurai Medical College is affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University and is recognised by the W.H.O.