| Updated On - Oct 31, 2026
The Directorate of Medical Education and Research has released the Tamil Nadu NEET PG 2026 Round 1 Counselling schedule. Registration begins October 31, 2026 at tnmedicalselection.net.
The Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Tamil Nadu, has released the Tamil Nadu National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2026 Round 1 Counselling schedule on the official website at tnmedicalselection.net. The schedule covers registration, document upload, choice filling, allotment, and reporting. Online registration for Round 1 begins on October 31, 2026.
Candidates seeking admission to postgraduate medical and dental courses in Tamil Nadu must register through the DMER portal. The counselling covers state quota seats across government colleges, self-financing colleges, and management quota seats.
Tamil Nadu NEET PG 2026 Round 1 Counselling Schedule
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Registration, Payment and Choice Filling & Locking Begins | 31 October 2026, 12:01 PM |
| Last Date for Registration, Payment and Choice Filling & Locking | 3 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | 4 November 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | 5 November 2026 |
| Downloading of Provisional Allotment Order | 5 November to 10 November 2026, 3:00 PM |
| Last Date of Joining | 10 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
Tamil Nadu NEET PG 2026 Round 1 Fee Structure
Applicants must pay a non-refundable registration charge along with the applicable counselling fee. The fee amount depends on the quota chosen at the time of registration.
| Quota or Charge Type | Fee Amount (Rs) |
|---|---|
| Non-refundable Registration Charge | 1,000 |
| State Quota (Government and Self-financing) | 3,000 |
| Management Quota | 5,000 |
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
Candidates who have qualified NEET PG 2026 can register for Round 1. Applicants must meet the Tamil Nadu nativity and domicile criteria set by DMER.
Candidates must hold an MBBS or BDS degree from a recognised institution. They must also have valid permanent registration with the Medical Council or Dental Council.
How to Register for Tamil Nadu NEET PG 2026 Round 1 Counselling?
Candidates must complete each step through the official DMER portal. The registration process is fully online and requires no physical visit.
- Visit the official portal at tnmedicalselection.net.
- Click on the Round 1 NEET PG 2026 Counselling registration link.
- Fill the application form with personal and academic details.
- Upload scanned copies of all required documents.
- Pay the registration charge and counselling fee online.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation receipt.
Documents Required at Registration
Candidates must keep scanned copies of all key documents ready beforehand. Missing or illegible documents can lead to application rejection.
- NEET PG 2026 scorecard and admit card
- MBBS or BDS degree certificate and all marksheets
- Internship completion certificate
- Permanent or provisional medical or dental registration certificate
- Tamil Nadu nativity or domicile certificate
- Community certificate, if applicable
- Government-issued photo identity proof
- Recent passport-size photograph and signature
The DMER portal handles every Tamil Nadu state quota PG seat in a single centralised round. This includes government colleges, self-financing colleges, and management quota seats. Candidates often mistake these for seats routed through the central MCC counselling.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Visit the official portal at tnmedicalselection.net.
- Read the detailed Round 1 schedule and prospectus carefully.
- Keep all academic, identity, and domicile documents scanned and ready.
- Arrange the registration charge and quota-wise counselling fee in advance.
- Complete registration from October 31, 2026 onwards without last-minute delays.
Watch the DMER portal for the choice filling window, provisional allotment list, and reporting dates. The seat matrix and tie-breaking rules will be published separately.
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