The Directorate of Medical Education and Research Tamil Nadu is conducting NEET UG Counselling 2026 for MBBS and BDS admissions. The Tamil Nadu NEET counselling registration window has been closed. The Round 1 Seat Allotment Processing & Result will be released soon.
- The process of NEET UG Counselling 2026 Tamil Nadu involves the registration, merit list, choice filling, seat allotment and reporting.
- Tamil Nadu nativity is mandatory for State Quota while Management and NRI quotas are open to eligible non natives.
- The application fee is ₹500 for Government, ₹1000 for Management Quota while SC/SCA/ST are exempted from paying application fee.
- Tamil Nadu offers 13999 MBBS seats across 78 medical medical colleges for the academic year 2026-27.
- Candidates must submit NEET, academic, nativity, and category documents during counselling 2026.
- Candidates need to score 560+ marks for admission in top government MBBS college while 520+ marks in NEET UG 2026 is needed for admission in private colleges in Tamil Nadu.
Related Articles:
- Tamil Nadu NEET Cut off 2026: Check NEET Qualification Marks, AIQ and State Quota seats and Closing ranks
- NEET Counselling 2026: Check Dates, Eligibility, Fees & Documents Required
- NEET College Predictor 2026 - Predict MBBS, BDS Colleges by Rank for Free
Key Summary
- The seat matrix covers government, self financing, management and NRI quota seats.
- DMER updates the merit list, choice filling and seat allotment schedule on the Tamil Nadu Medical Selection portal.
- The Tamil Nadu Government MBBS Colleges fees are around ₹18,000 while for private colleges the fees range from ₹4.5 lakh-₹30 lakh.
Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 Schedule
| Event | Important Dates (2026) |
|---|---|
| NEET UG 2026 Exam (Re-NEET) | 21 June 2026 |
| NEET UG 2026 Result | 16 July 2026 |
| Online Registration / Application Start | 29 June 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Registration | 23 July 2026 |
| Commencement of Online Application | 26 July 2026 at 10 am |
| Closure of Online Application | 27 July 2026 at 3 PM |
| Provisional Merit List | Late July / early August |
| Choice Filling & Locking (Round 1) | To be announced |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Processing & Result | Expected August 2026 |
| Reporting to Allotted College (Round 1) | To be announced |
| Subsequent Rounds (Round 2, Mop-Up, Stray Vacancy) | Expected August–October/November 2026 |
Also Read:
Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling Process
The DME, Tamil Nadu, will conduct the Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling for admission to state and private colleges' MBBS/BDS programs. Registration, document verification, choice filling, seat assignment, and reporting to the designated college are all part of the online counselling process.
Stages of Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Online Registration | Candidates have to visit and register on tnmedicalselection.net using the NEET Login credentials. |
| Upload Documents | Have to upload the scanned copies of required documents, including the NEET admit card, certificates, etc. |
| Payment of Fees | For the Government Quota, candidates must pay a non-refundable registration cost of Rs. 500, and for the Management Quota, they must pay Rs. 1000 online. |
| Merit List Release | The DME will release a state-wise merit list based on the NEET Scores and eligibility criteria. |
| Choice Filling | Candidates will have to fill out and lock their preferred courses and colleges online. |
| Seat Allotment | Seats will be allotted based on NEET rank, preferences, seat availability, and reservation norms. |
| Download Allotment | The Provisional allotment letter can be downloaded from the official website. |
| Reporting to the College | Candidates will have to report to the allotted college within the given time with original documents. |
| Subsequent Rounds | The seats that are not filled and are vacant will be carried forward to other rounds. |
Candidates can check the separate state-wise counselling:
Who is eligible for the NEET state quota in Tamil Nadu?
To participate in the Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling, the candidates have to qualify for NEET 2026 and fulfil the educational and age-related requirements set by the DME, Tamil Nadu.
Both the government and private college students should fulfil the eligibility criteria involved in the state merit list.
Requirements for Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 2026 Eligibility
| Criteria | Eligibility Requirement |
|---|---|
| NEET Qualification | Candidates should qualify for NEET 2026 with the required cutoff percentage. |
| Nativity | The Candidate should belong to Tamil Nadu or should have studied from class 6 to 12 in Tamil Nadu. |
| Educational Qualification | English, chemistry, biology, and physics should have been passed in class 12. |
| Minimum Marks (General) | The candidate must receive at least 50% in PCB in 10+2. |
| Minimum Marks (Reserved) | For BC, MBC, SC, and ST, the minimum score is 40%; for PwD, it is 45%. |
| Age Limit | As on December 31, 2025, candidates must be at least 17 years old; there is no upper age limit. |
| Domicile Certificate | Required for candidates who have not completed schooling in Tamil Nadu but claim nativity. |
| NRI/Management Quota | NRI/OCI/PIO candidates are eligible under the Management/NRI Quota in private medical colleges. |
Also Read:
Documents Required for Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026
All required documents must be uploaded during the Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 online application process and should be submitted before the deadline.
- Candidates should keep original documents and multiple self attested photocopies ready for reporting to the allotted college.
- Candidates should refer to the latest Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 prospectus and official notifications before document submission.
| Document | Remarks |
|---|---|
| NEET UG 2026 Admit Card | Mandatory |
| NEET UG 2026 Scorecard / Rank Card | Scores will be taken directly from the data provided by NTA & DGHS (as per Notification dated 23.07.2026) |
| Class 10 (SSLC) Mark Sheet | Mandatory |
| Class 12 (HSC) Mark Sheet (both sides) or equivalent | Mandatory |
| Transfer Certificate (TC) issued after HSC or equivalent | Mandatory |
| Passport-size Photograph | Same as uploaded in NEET UG 2026 |
| Signature | Running handwriting (scanned) |
| Aadhaar Card | Usually required |
| Community Certificate (if applicable) | Issued by competent TN Revenue Authority |
| Nativity Certificate (if claiming Tamil Nadu nativity) | Issued by competent TN Revenue Authority |
| Income Certificate of Parent | Required for fee exemption / SC-ST security deposit exemption (must be valid on the date of application) |
| Eligibility Certificate | From Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (for candidates from other Boards/Universities except State Board, CBSE, ISCE) |
Source: TN Medical Selection Official
Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 2026: Additional Documents By Category
| Category | Additional Documents Required |
|---|---|
| Community Reservation (BC/BCM/MBC/DNC/SC/SCA/ST) | Community Certificate of the candidate or either parent (issued by competent TN Revenue Authority). Certificates from other states are not accepted for reservation. |
| Nativity Claim (Tamil Nadu) | Nativity Certificate. Candidates who studied Std. VI–XII fully in TN still need Nativity + Community Certificate to claim reservation. Permanent Residence Certificate is not accepted. |
| Special Category – Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) | Special Category Form + Disability Certificate from Regional Medical Board, RGGGH Chennai (or designated centres in Tamil Nadu). |
| Special Category – Children of Ex-Servicemen | Special Category Form (Annexure) + relevant Ex-Servicemen certificates + additional ₹100 fee. |
| Special Category – Eminent Sports Persons | Special Category Form (Annexure) + Sports Certificates (originals for in-person verification) + additional ₹100 fee. |
| 7.5% Government School Quota | Relevant school study certificates as specified in the prospectus. |
| Linguistic Minority | Study Certificate / Minority Certificate (including linguistic details) from Head of Institution last studied or Revenue Authority (Annexure) + Nativity Certificate. |
| Religious Minority (Christian) | Certificate issued by competent Revenue Authority of native jurisdiction (Annexure) + Nativity Certificate. |
| NRI Quota | 1. NRI status certificate of financial supporter (issued by Indian Embassy under seal) or OCI card (issued before 04.03.2021)2. Relationship Certificate between NRI supporter and candidate (from competent Revenue Authority)3. Valid Indian Passport of NRI financial supporter4. NRE Bank Account Passbook of financial supporter5. Candidate’s Passport6. Ward Certificate (Annexure) |
| OCI Candidates (for NRI seats) | 1. Candidate’s OCI Card2. Candidate’s Birth Certificate3. Either parent’s Indian Passport / OCI Card + any one of SSLC / HSC Mark Sheet / TC4. Ward Certificate (Annexure) |
| IRT Ward Category | IRT Ward Certificate duly signed by competent authority (Annexure). |
| First Graduate | First Graduate Certificate / relevant documents (if claiming). |
| Other / Supporting | Court orders (if any), any additional supporting documents. |
Source: TN Medical Selection Official
Also Read:
Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling Seat Allotment Rounds
The Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling will be conducted in 4 rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-up round and stray vacancy rounds.
The candidates' selections, NEET score, rank, and reservation requirements will all be taken into consideration when allocating seats for NEET counselling.
| Round | Who Can Participate | Process Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | For all the eligible candidates | Seat Allotment should be done based on rank and preference, including online registration, fee payment and choice filling. The candidate should go to the allotted college to confirm their seat. |
| Round 2 (Re-allotment) | Wait-listed or upgraded candidates | There will be no fresh registration; the preferences can be modified, and seats can be reallocated. The candidates who are satisfied with the seats can exit, and the others can still participate. Seat upgradation is allowed, and the security fees are applied. |
| Mop-Up Round | All joined, wait-listed, or upgraded candidates | Fresh registration is allowed for the remaining seats after Round 1 or Round 2. If the candidate is given the seat but chooses not to take it, there will be a penalty. |
| Stray Vacancy Round | Only vacant seats remaining | Fresh registration and choice filling will be done immediately after allotment by DME. Seats are filled directly by colleges under the DME Guidelines. |
Also Read:
Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 2026 Seat Matrix
Madras Medical College, Madurai Medical College, Stanley Medical College and Tirunelveli Medical College offer the highest government MBBS intake of 250 seats each.
- Tamil Nadu Govt. Dental College, Chennai has 100 BDS seats while Faculty of Dentistry, Rajah Muthiah Dental College offers the highest government dental intake of 113 seats.
Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026: Government MBBS Seat Matrix
Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026: Private MBBS Seat Matrix
Source: NMC
Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026: Government Dental Seat Matrix (BDS)
Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026: Private Dental Seat Matrix (BDS)
Also Read:
Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 2026 Fees
Government Quota candidates are required to pay an application fee of ₹500 and a registration fee of ₹500 while SC/SCA/ST candidates are exempt from the application fee.
- Management Quota candidates are required to pay ₹1,000 each as the application fee and registration fee with an additional ₹100 applicable for special category candidates.
Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026: Application Fee
Separate applications are required for Government Quota and Management Quota and the application fee is non-refundable.
- Special Category candidates (PwBD, Sports, Ex-Servicemen) pay an additional ₹100 per special category via the bank payment portal.
| Quota | Application Fee | Exemption |
|---|---|---|
| Government Quota | ₹500 | SC / SCA / ST candidates are exempted |
| Management Quota (including Minority / NRI) | ₹1,000 | SC / SCA / ST candidates are exempted |
Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026: Registration Fee
Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration fee should be paid at the time of counselling registration after merit list publication and it is non-refundable.
| Quota | Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| Government Quota | ₹500 |
| Management Quota | ₹1,000 |
Source: TN Medical Selection Official
Source: TN Medical Selection Official
Also Read:
Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026: Security Deposit
The Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 security deposit will be refunded if no seat is allotted in any counselling round.
- The security deposit will also be refunded after the candidate joins the allotted seat, subject to the counselling rules.
- The security deposit may be forfeited if a candidate does not join the allotted seat in Round 3, the Stray Vacancy Round, or later rounds.
- Candidates discontinuing admission after the Round 2 free-exit window may also lose the security deposit.
- Eligible refunds are expected to be credited to the registered bank account within 3 months after the completion of the Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 process.
| Quota / Seat Type | Security Deposit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Government Medical / Dental Colleges | NIL | - |
| Government Quota seats in Self-Financing / State Private University Colleges | ₹30,000 | Required if candidate wants to choice-lock these seats |
| Management / Minority / NRI Quota (Self-Financing & State Private University Colleges) | ₹1,00,000 | Required for choice locking |
| SC / SCA / ST (and converts to Christianity from SC) | Exempted | Only if annual family income is less than ₹2.5 lakh |
Source: TN Medical Selection Official
Source: TN Medical Selection Official
Also Read:
Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026: Expected Cutoff
OC candidates are expected to require 560–579 marks for government colleges while the expected cutoff for private colleges is 520–530 marks.
- BC candidates may require 515–525 marks for government colleges while the expected cutoff for SC candidates is 455–470 marks.
| Category | Expected Cutoff Marks (Government Colleges) | Expected Cutoff Marks (Private Colleges) |
|---|---|---|
| OC | 560 - 579 | 520 - 530 |
| BC | 515 - 525 | 495 - 510 |
| BCM | 510 - 520 | 490 - 505 |
| MBC | 510 - 520 | 490 - 505 |
| SC | 455 - 470 | 425 - 435 |
| SCA | 410 - 420 | 390 - 400 |
| ST | 415 - 425 | 390 - 400 |
Source: Youtube
Also Read:
- 400 Marks in NEET 2026: Expected Rank and College Chances
- 600 Marks in NEET 2026: Expected Rank, Percentile and Colleges
According to a Quora discussion, 482 marks in the SC category were discussed for Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 and the user suggested that Government MBBS admission may be possible, particularly in later counselling rounds or newer government medical colleges, subject to cutoff and domicile.
Source: Reddit
Also Read:
| Karnataka NEET Cut off | Delhi NEET Cut off |
| Uttar Pradesh NEET Cut off | Rajasthan NEET Cut off |
| NEET Maharashtra Cutoff 2026 | Punjab NEET Cut off |
Ques. What is the expected NEET 2026 cutoff for Government MBBS colleges in Tamil Nadu?
Ans. The expected Government MBBS cutoff is 560–579 marks for OC, 515–525 for BC, 510–520 for BCM/MBC, 455–470 for SC, 410–420 for SCA and 415–425 for ST candidates. The final cutoff may vary depending on NEET difficulty, seat availability and counselling trends.
Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 2026: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Ques. Can candidates change their college choices after the Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 choice filling deadline?
Ans. No. Once the choice filling period ends or choices are locked, candidates cannot modify their preferences for that counselling round. Fresh choice filling or modifications may be allowed only if notified for subsequent rounds.
Ques. What happens if a candidate does not report to the allotted college in Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026?
Ans. Candidates who fail to report within the specified deadline may lose the allotted seat. Depending on the counselling round, they may also face security deposit forfeiture or restrictions on further participation, as per the counselling rules.
Ques. Can candidates participate in Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 with the minimum NEET qualifying percentile?
Ans. Qualifying NEET UG 2026 makes a candidate eligible for counselling, but admission depends on the state merit rank, category, seat availability, and cutoff. Simply meeting the qualifying percentile does not guarantee an MBBS or BDS seat.
Ques. Does Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 conduct fresh registration for every counselling round?
Ans. Not always. Fresh registration is allowed only when announced by the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Tamil Nadu. Candidates should regularly check the official counselling notifications for round-wise registration rules.
Comments