1. Basic Information
Topiwala National Medical College (TNMC), Mumbai is a government medical college located at Byculla, Mumbai, and is attached to BYL Nair Charitable Hospital. Established in 1921, it is affiliated with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik and offers MBBS, MD/MS and super-speciality medical education.
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| College Name | Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai |
| Official Name | Topiwala National Medical College & B.Y.L. Nair Charitable Hospital |
| Common Name | TNMC Mumbai / Topiwala National Medical College |
| College Type | Government Medical College |
| Established | 1921 |
| Management | Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai |
| Affiliated University | Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik |
| Recognized By | National Medical Commission |
| MBBS Intake | 200 |
| Teaching Hospital | B.Y.L. Nair Charitable Hospital |
| Hospital Beds | 1,800 |
| Region | Mumbai Metropolitan Region |
NMC confirms the institution as a Government medical college affiliated with MUHS and lists 200 MBBS seats. (nmc.org.in)
The official TNMC website identifies the college as a constituent institution of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai and its principal teaching hospital as B.Y.L. Nair Charitable Hospital. (tnmcnair.edu.in)
2. Location
State: Maharashtra
Region: Mumbai Metropolitan Region
District: Mumbai City
City: Mumbai
Area: Mumbai Central / Byculla
Pincode: 400008
Address
Dr. A. L. Nair Road, Mumbai Central, Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400008.
Location Classification
City: Mumbai
District: Mumbai City
Area: Mumbai Central
Region: Mumbai Metropolitan Region
State: Maharashtra
3. Admission Information
MBBS Admission
Entrance Examination: NEET-UG
Admission to MBBS is through:
- NEET-UG
- Maharashtra State counselling
- All India Quota counselling
- Applicable reservation/category rules
NMC’s current records confirm 200 MBBS seats. (nmc.org.in)
Maharashtra State Quota
Candidates applying through Maharashtra counselling should follow the latest admission schedule and seat matrix issued by the Maharashtra State CET Cell / DMER.
All India Quota
Candidates applying through AIQ should follow the applicable MCC counselling process.
Current Admission Cycle
Maharashtra DMER publishes the latest NEET-UG 2026–27 admission notices and seat matrices for Maharashtra medical colleges. (dmer.maharashtra.gov.in)
Postgraduate Admission
Admission to MD/MS programmes is through NEET-PG and the applicable counselling process.
Super-Speciality Admission
Admission to DM/MCh programmes is through NEET-SS and the applicable counselling process.
4. Undergraduate Programmes
MBBS
| Programme | Duration | Intake |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS | 4½ years + 1-year compulsory internship | 200 |
NMC confirms the current 200-seat MBBS intake. (nmc.org.in)
Other Undergraduate Programmes
The principal medical undergraduate programme is:
- MBBS
Other allied-health programmes, where applicable, should be listed separately after confirmation from the respective official authority.
5. Postgraduate Programmes
MD / MS
Topiwala National Medical College has a broad postgraduate medical education programme across clinical and para-clinical specialties.
PG programmes include areas such as:
- General Medicine
- General Surgery
- Paediatrics
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Orthopaedics
- Anaesthesiology
- Dermatology
- Psychiatry
- Radiodiagnosis
- Pathology
- Microbiology
- Pharmacology
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Community Medicine
- Forensic Medicine
- ENT
- Ophthalmology
- Respiratory Medicine
The latest NMC PG seat matrix should be used for speciality-wise sanctioned annual intake, rather than relying on third-party college listings.
Important Database Rule
For Admission Katta:
PG Annual Intake → speciality-wise NMC-approved seats
Current PG Student Strength → separate database field
Do not use total postgraduate student strength as annual intake.
DM / MCh
TNMC and Nair Hospital have a wide range of advanced clinical and super-speciality services.
These include areas such as:
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Nephrology
- Gastroenterology
- Endocrinology
- Neurosurgery
- Urology
- Plastic Surgery
- Paediatric Surgery
- Cardiothoracic-related services
- Other super-speciality disciplines
Admission Katta Rule
DM/MCh annual intake should be entered speciality-wise using the latest NMC super-speciality seat matrix.
Do not infer intake from hospital departments or current student numbers.
6. Ph.D. Programmes
Current Ph.D. Programmes
Current Ph.D. admission intake: Not verified from the official sources reviewed.
TNMC has extensive research and postgraduate academic activity, but an active Ph.D. programme and current intake should be published only after confirmation from the latest official admission notification.
Admission Katta Status
Ph.D.: Current admission availability to be updated when officially notified.
7. Academic Departments
TNMC has a comprehensive academic and clinical department structure.
Pre-Clinical Departments
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
Para-Clinical Departments
- Pharmacology
- Pathology
- Microbiology
- Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
- Community Medicine
Clinical Departments
- General Medicine
- General Surgery
- Paediatrics
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Orthopaedics
- ENT
- Ophthalmology
- Anaesthesiology
- Psychiatry
- Dermatology
- Radiodiagnosis
- Respiratory Medicine
- Emergency Medicine
- Other supporting clinical departments
Super-Speciality Areas
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Nephrology
- Gastroenterology
- Endocrinology
- Neurosurgery
- Urology
- Plastic Surgery
- Paediatric Surgery
- Other advanced specialties
The college and hospital’s integrated structure supports undergraduate, postgraduate and advanced clinical training.
8. Campus & Facilities
Topiwala National Medical College is closely integrated with B.Y.L. Nair Charitable Hospital, providing students with a large tertiary-care clinical environment.
Teaching Hospital
B.Y.L. Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai
The hospital is operated by the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai and serves as the principal teaching hospital of TNMC.
Hospital Capacity
1,800 beds
The official Nair Hospital/TNMC information describes the hospital as a major tertiary-care hospital with approximately 1,800 beds.
Major Facilities
- Academic teaching facilities
- Lecture halls
- Teaching laboratories
- Medical library
- Clinical laboratories
- Emergency services
- Intensive care units
- Operation theatres
- Diagnostic facilities
- Blood bank
- Research facilities
- Super-speciality services
- Student facilities
- Hostel facilities
Clinical Exposure
The large attached municipal hospital provides students with exposure to a broad spectrum of medical, surgical, emergency and specialist cases.
Admission Katta Highlight
200 MBBS Seats → NEET-UG → 1,800-Bed Nair Hospital → MD/MS → DM/MCh → Clinical Training → Internship → NEET-PG
9. Hostel
Hostel Facilities
Hostel: Available, subject to current academic-year allotment.
Boys’ Hostel
Available / subject to current allotment
Girls’ Hostel
Available / subject to current allotment
Hostel Capacity
Current consolidated capacity: Not verified from the latest official source reviewed.
Hostel Fees
Current 2026–27 hostel fee: Not verified from a current official fee notification.
Therefore, an older hostel fee should not be presented as the current fee.
Admission Katta Display
Hostel: Available — allotment and fees subject to current academic-year rules.
10. Placements / Career & Clinical Opportunities
For a medical college, conventional placement statistics such as highest package, average package and placement percentage are not appropriate.
Career Pathways After MBBS
Students can pursue:
- Compulsory internship
- Junior Residency
- NEET-PG
- MD/MS specialisation
- DNB programmes
- DM/MCh super-specialisation
- Government medical services
- Private healthcare
- Public health
- Medical research
- Academic medicine
- Clinical practice
- Further medical specialisation
Clinical Exposure
Students receive clinical training through B.Y.L. Nair Charitable Hospital, the principal teaching hospital attached to TNMC.
The large tertiary-care setup provides exposure to patients across general medicine, surgery, emergency care and multiple specialties.
Admission Katta Recommendation
Highlight:
200 MBBS Seats → NEET-UG → 1,800-Bed Nair Hospital → MD/MS → DM/MCh → Clinical Training → Internship → NEET-PG