The Government of Tamil Nadu established the Thoothukudi Medical College on 16 August 2000.
The Government of Tamil Nadu established the Thoothukudi Medical College on 16 August 2000. It was initially located inside the campus of Fisheries College and Research Institute Department, Beach Road, then shifted to the 3rd Mile, Thoothukudi during the year 2001. The college, the hospital and the hostels are all located within a radius of 1 kilometre. The college is located within about 5.1 kilometres from the Railway Station and 3.2 kilometer from the bus stand.
Govt. Thoothukudi Medical College & Hospital has well-trained faculty members can guide students effectively and contribute to the overall academic environment. The Class rooms are equipped with modern facilities for lectures, demonstrations, and practical sessions. Govt. Thoothukudi Medical College & Hospital laboratories are completely independent and free to investigate anything that interests them. The Comfortable and spacious classrooms create a conducive learning environment. Good ventilation is essential for the well-being of both students and teachers. Computer facilities is used to access to databases, software, and resources for research and learning. The library is stocked with medical textbooks, reference materials, and research journals. The computer labs have access to medical databases and software for research and learning.