Thoothukudi (Tuticorin) Medical College, established in 2000, is the government medical institution for the Thoothukudi district. Affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University and recognized by the NMC, it offers MBBS (150 seats), MD/MS programs (52 PG seats), and super-specialty courses (3 SS seats). The attached hospital serves the port city and surrounding coastal districts.