Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration Begins; Check Steps to Apply for MBBS and BDS Seats

The Selection Committee of the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Tamil Nadu has opened the registration for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) Counselling 2026. Candidates can apply for admission to Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) courses on the official portal at tnmedicalselection.net.

The registration covers Government Quota and Management Quota seats. Management Quota also includes Minority and Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Quota seats. Only candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 are eligible to apply.

Applications must be submitted through the dedicated registration portal at regug.tnmedicalonline.co.in/MBBSBDS26. Candidates are advised to read the official prospectus before starting the application.

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Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 Key Details

Registration Fee Structure

The registration fee depends on the quota chosen by the candidate. SC, SCA and ST candidates are exempted from the Government Quota fee. Fees must be paid online through net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI.

Documents Required for Registration

Candidates must keep the following documents ready in digital format before starting the application. Photographs must follow the size and format specifications listed in the prospectus.

• NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard
• Class 10 mark sheet and certificate
• Class 12 mark sheet and certificate
• Nativity Certificate issued by the Government of Tamil Nadu
• Community Certificate for reserved category applicants
• Government-issued photo identity proof
• Recent passport-size photograph and signature

How to Apply for Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026?

The application process follows six sequential steps on the registration portal. Candidates must complete every step in order to submit a valid application.

1. Visit the official website at tnmedicalselection.net and read the prospectus.
2. Click on the MBBS or BDS application link for the 2026-27 session.
3. Register a new account using a valid email ID and mobile number.
4. Log in and complete the personal, academic and category details.
5. Upload the scanned photograph, signature and supporting documents.
6. Pay the applicable fee online and submit the application form.

Candidates should download and save the submitted form for future reference. The Selection Committee will release the merit list after the registration window closes.

Photograph Specifications

The portal accepts photographs only in JPG format. Image sizes range from 1 inch x 3.5 inch to 4 inch x 6 inch, depending on the upload slot. The standard photograph file must measure 3.5 inch x 4.5 inch with a file size between 50 KB and 200 KB.

Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 Process

The counselling is conducted in online mode. It follows a merit-based seat allotment system using the NEET UG 2026 score. The process moves through multiple rounds, including Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy rounds.

Seats are distributed across State Quota, Management Quota and NRI Quota. As per Tamil Nadu rules, 85 percent of state seats are reserved for candidates with Tamil Nadu nativity. The remaining seats follow the All India Quota route.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Visit the official portal at tnmedicalselection.net and read the prospectus carefully.
2. Confirm your eligibility for the Government, Management or NRI Quota.
3. Scan and prepare all required documents in the specified format.
4. Arrange the registration fee using a valid online payment method.
5. Complete the application and download the submission receipt.

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