In 1996, when the metropolis of Madras was renamed as Chennai, the college was also renamed as the Chennai Medical College but it was later re-renamed back to the age old name of Madras Medical College, since the college was known worldwide by the older name.
The college was also renamed as the Chennai Medical College. This was in 1996. The metropolis of Madras was renamed as Chennai. It was later re-renamed back to the age old name of Madras Medical College. This was in 1996. The college was known worldwide by the older name.