| Updated On - Oct 15, 2026
The Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee has extended the Round 3 reporting deadline for NEET UG 2026 counselling to October 16. Allotted candidates must now join their colleges by 5 PM on the revised date at tnmedicalselection.net.
The Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee (TNMSC), under the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DME), has extended the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 Round 3 reporting deadline to October 16, 2026. The fresh order is hosted on the official website at tnmedicalselection.net. Allotted candidates must now join their colleges by 5 PM on the revised date.
The Selection Committee issued the revised order on the night of October 14, 2026. It said the change follows representations received from candidates. The extension covers every MBBS and BDS seat allotted under the state quota in Round 3.
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Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Revised Dates
The revised schedule changes only the final joining window. Choice filling, locking, and the Round 3 result timelines stay the same.
| Event | Revised Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Round 3 seat allotment result | October 12, 2026 |
| Download of allotment order | October 12 to October 16, 2026 (12 noon) |
| Last date for reporting at the allotted college | October 16, 2026 (5 PM) |
Who Does the Extension Apply To?
The revised deadline covers every candidate allotted a seat in Round 3 of the Tamil Nadu state quota counselling. It includes MBBS and BDS seats across government, government-aided, and self-financing institutions in the state. The 7.5 percent government school quota aspirants with Round 3 allotments are also covered.
Candidates who have downloaded the provisional allotment order but could not reach the college earlier now get one more day. Those who skip the revised deadline will forfeit their allotted seat. Their names will not be considered for the stray vacancy round that follows.
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Documents to Carry for Reporting
The allotted institution verifies originals before confirming admission. Candidates must carry all documents in original along with two sets of self-attested copies.
- NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates
- Transfer certificate and conduct certificate from the last school attended
- Nativity, community, and income certificates where applicable
- Provisional allotment order downloaded from the portal
- Aadhaar card, passport-size photographs, and the admission fee demand draft
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Earlier Extensions in Tamil Nadu Round 3
This is the second extension granted for Round 3 reporting this year. The Selection Committee first revised the schedule on October 7, 2026. The latest order pushes the deadline a further day to October 16.
| Order Date | Revised Reporting Deadline |
| October 7, 2026 | October 15, 2026 (5 PM) |
| October 14, 2026 | October 16, 2026 (5 PM) |
How to Report at the Allotted College?
Reporting must be done in person at the institution named in the allotment order. Keep both digital and printed copies of all documents ready. Follow these steps on the day of joining:
- Visit the official portal at tnmedicalselection.net and log in with your credentials.
- Download and print the Round 3 provisional allotment order.
- Arrange original certificates and the admission fee demand draft.
- Reach the allotted college well before 5 PM on October 16, 2026.
- Submit documents for verification and complete the joining report.
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Round 3 reporting has now been pushed twice in a single counselling cycle. The Selection Committee cited fresh candidate representations as the reason behind the latest order.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Log in to the official portal and re-download the latest Round 3 allotment order.
- Confirm the revised reporting date and time printed on the order.
- Keep all original certificates and self-attested photocopies ready.
- Arrange the admission fee as per the allotted college norms.
- Report to the allotted institution before 5 PM on October 16, 2026.
The stray vacancy round schedule and the final seat matrix are expected to be released next on the official portal. Watch for the next notification by the Selection Committee.
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