Tamil Nadu NEET MDS 2026 Counselling Registration Begins; Check Last Date to Apply

The Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Tamil Nadu has opened online registration for the Tamil Nadu NEET Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) 2026 counselling. Eligible candidates can now apply on the official portal at tnmedicalselection.net. The last date to register is July 22, 2026.

The Selection Committee has released two separate prospectuses for the 2026-2027 session. One covers admissions to Government Dental Colleges and government seats in self-financing institutions. The other covers Management Quota and NRI seats in self-financing dental colleges affiliated to the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.

Registration is being carried out on the dedicated portal at regpg.tnmedicalonline.co.in/MDS26. Candidates who have qualified NEET MDS 2026 must complete their registration within the stipulated window to be considered for state counselling rounds.

Tamil Nadu NEET MDS 2026 Counselling Key Details

Who Is Eligible to Apply?

Applicants must have qualified the NEET MDS 2026 examination conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences. Candidates should hold a valid Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree from a recognised dental institution.

They must have completed or be completing the compulsory rotatory internship within the timelines set by the Selection Committee. Detailed nativity, reservation, and category rules are laid out in the two official prospectuses on the DMER website.

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How to Register for Tamil Nadu NEET MDS 2026 Counselling?

The registration process follows six sequential steps on the official portal. Candidates should keep their scanned documents and NEET MDS 2026 credentials ready before starting.

• Read the relevant prospectus on the DMER website carefully.
• Visit the registration portal at regpg.tnmedicalonline.co.in/MDS26.
• Create a login using a valid email and mobile number.
• Fill in personal, academic, and NEET MDS 2026 details.
• Upload the required photographs and documents in the prescribed formats.
• Pay the applicable registration fee online to complete the submission.

Documents and Photographs Required

Applicants must upload scanned photographs in the exact formats specified by the portal. Photographs must be in JPG format with strict file size limits.

• Photograph of size 3.5 inch by 4.5 inch, between 50 KB and 200 KB.
• Photograph of size 4 inch by 6 inch, between 100 KB and 300 KB.
• Two smaller photographs of 1 inch by 3.5 inch and 1.5 inch by 2 inch, between 10 KB and 50 KB each.

Candidates must also keep their NEET MDS 2026 scorecard, BDS mark sheets, internship certificate, and nativity or community documents ready for upload.

Payment and Support Helpline

The registration fee must be paid online through the portal. Candidates can use net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI to complete the transaction.

For any queries related to registration, the Selection Committee has published helpline numbers 044-28361674 and 044-28363821. The lines are open Monday to Friday from 10 AM to 6 PM and on Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM.

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Action Plan for Candidates

1. Download and read both prospectuses from tnmedicalselection.net.
2. Confirm eligibility, nativity, and category rules that apply to you.
3. Keep NEET MDS 2026 scorecard, BDS documents, and photographs ready.
4. Register on regpg.tnmedicalonline.co.in/MDS26 well before July 22.
5. Pay the registration fee and save the confirmation printout safely.

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