Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Tamil Nadu Warns Medical Colleges Over Excess Fee Collection
Some private medical colleges in Tamil Nadu are accused of charging students for more years than allowed.
The National Medical Commission says MBBS tuition should be collected for 4.5 years.
An AIADMK legislator said some colleges are charging for 5.5 years instead.
This could make medical education much more expensive for families.
Health Minister K G Arunraj said the government has received 11 formal complaints.
New committees are investigating the claims.
The minister said colleges found breaking the rules will face legal action.
The government has not yet announced the results of the investigations.
Tamil Nadu Health Minister K G Arunraj warned of strict action against medical colleges charging fees beyond prescribed norms.
AIADMK member Agri S S Krishnamoorthy alleged that some private colleges collect MBBS tuition fees for 5.5 years instead of 4.5 years.
The National Medical Commission says tuition fees for MBBS courses should be collected strictly for 4.5 years.
The alleged additional charges are creating financial pressure for medical students and their parents.
The government has received 11 formal complaints and formed committees to investigate the allegations.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Health Minister K G Arunraj, AIADMK member Agri S S Krishnamoorthy, private medical colleges, students and parents.
- What
- The government warned of strict legal action against colleges accused of collecting medical tuition fees beyond prescribed limits.
- When
- The issue was raised during the Tamil Nadu Assembly session on Tuesday.
- Where
- The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly and private medical colleges in Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- Complaints allege that some colleges collect MBBS fees for 5.5 years even though the National Medical Commission prescribes fees for 4.5 years.
Students' and Legislator's Concerns
Government's Investigative Response
Duration of fee collection
Students' and Legislator's Concerns
AIADMK member Agri S S Krishnamoorthy said several private colleges collect MBBS fees for 5.5 years, despite the prescribed 4.5-year period.
Government's Investigative Response
Health Minister K G Arunraj said complaints are being investigated and that colleges violating the rules will face strict legal action.
Impact on families
Students' and Legislator's Concerns
The alleged additional year of fees places severe financial strain on medical students and their parents.
Government's Investigative Response
The government said it has received 11 formal complaints and formed committees to examine the allegations before taking action.
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Prescribed fee period
- 4.5 years for MBBS tuition
- Alleged fee period
- 5.5 years at some private institutions
- Formal complaints
- 11 complaints have been received
- Investigating bodies
- New committees have been constituted
- Government response
- Strict legal action was promised against colleges found violating fee rules