Tamil Nadu NEET College Predictor 2026 helps candidates estimate their chances of admission to MBBS and BDS courses offered by government, self-financing and state private university medical and dental colleges in Tamil Nadu. The predictor compares a candidate’s NEET UG 2026 score, All India Rank, community, quota and college preferences with previous years’ Tamil Nadu counselling cutoffs to suggest suitable colleges.
Candidates can use the Tamil Nadu NEET College Predictor after downloading their NEET UG 2026 scorecard. Enter the required score or rank, community, nativity, preferred course and quota information to generate a probable list of colleges. The result is indicative and does not guarantee admission because final allotment depends on the official rank list, reservation, choices filled, seat availability and round-wise closing ranks.
Latest Update: NTA declared the NEET UG 2026 result on July 16, 2026. Tamil Nadu recorded 1,42,494 registered candidates, 1,08,601 appeared candidates and 61,306 qualified candidates. The Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee opened MBBS and BDS applications for the 2026-27 session on June 29, 2026 and released separate prospectuses for Government Quota and Management Quota, including Minority and NRI seats. Candidates should check Notification No. 006 and the live application portal for the final submission deadline.
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Candidates must qualify NEET UG 2026 to participate in Tamil Nadu MBBS and BDS counselling. The NTA qualifying cutoff determines basic eligibility and is different from the admission cutoff of an individual college.
| Category | Qualifying Percentile | NEET UG 2026 Marks Range |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved / EWS | 50th Percentile | 715–213 |
| OBC | 40th Percentile | 212–177 |
| SC | 40th Percentile | 212–177 |
| ST | 40th Percentile | 212–177 |
| Unreserved / EWS PwBD | 45th Percentile | 212–194 |
| OBC PwBD | 40th Percentile | 193–177 |
| SC PwBD | 40th Percentile | 193–177 |
| ST PwBD | 40th Percentile | 191–177 |
Note: Qualifying NEET does not confirm admission. Tamil Nadu admission cutoffs vary according to the college, course, community, quota and counselling round.
| Particulars | Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2026 Data |
|---|---|
| Candidates Registered | 1,42,494 |
| Candidates Appeared | 1,08,601 |
| Candidates Qualified | 61,306 |
The table below provides approximate NEET UG 2026 score and All India Rank ranges. These are national ranks and should not be confused with the Tamil Nadu Government Quota or Management Quota rank prepared by the Selection Committee.
| NEET UG 2026 Marks Range | Approximate All India Rank Range |
|---|---|
| 715–700 | 1–19 |
| 699–681 | 20–253 |
| 680–661 | 254–850 |
| 660–641 | 851–2,200 |
| 640–621 | 2,201–4,800 |
| 620–601 | 4,801–10,000 |
| 600–581 | 10,001–16,000 |
| 580–561 | 16,001–28,000 |
| 560–541 | 28,001–44,000 |
| 540–521 | 44,001–64,000 |
| 520–501 | 64,001–88,000 |
| 500–481 | 88,001–1,18,000 |
| 480–461 | 1,18,001–1,50,000 |
| 460–441 | 1,50,001–1,88,000 |
| 440–421 | 1,88,001–2,25,000 |
| 420–401 | 2,25,001–2,70,000 |
| 400–351 | 2,70,001–4,00,000 |
| 350–301 | 4,00,001–6,00,000 |
| 300–251 | 6,00,001–8,00,000 |
| 250–201 | 8,00,001–10,50,000 |
| 200–151 | 10,50,001–13,50,000 |
| 150–101 | 13,50,001–16,50,000 |
| 100–38 | 16,50,001–19,50,000 |
Rank vs Marks Note: The table provides approximate national rank bands. Candidates with the same marks may receive different ranks because NTA applies tie-breaking rules. Tamil Nadu publishes separate Government Quota, Management Quota and 7.5% preferential quota rank lists.
The following colleges are among the most preferred government medical colleges in Tamil Nadu. The 2025 ranks shown below are state-counselling reference ranks and should not be treated as 2026 cutoffs. Official 2026 opening and closing ranks will be available after counselling allotment.
| Government Medical College | Course | NEET 2025 State Closing Rank Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Madras Medical College, Chennai | MBBS | Approximately 70 |
| Stanley Medical College, Chennai | MBBS | Approximately 248 |
| Government Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai | MBBS | Approximately 418 |
| Madurai Medical College, Madurai | MBBS | Approximately 546 |
| Government Medical College, Omandurar Government Estate, Chennai | MBBS | Approximately 581 |
| Coimbatore Medical College, Coimbatore | MBBS | Approximately 633 |
| Chengalpattu Medical College, Chengalpattu | MBBS | Approximately 822 |
Cutoff Reference Note: State ranks differ from NEET All India Ranks. Community-wise closing ranks for OC, BC, BCM, MBC/DNC, SC, SCA and ST candidates vary substantially. Candidates should use the official community rank list and round-wise allotment results before making admission decisions.
The following score ranges are broad planning estimates based on the 2025 admission trend and the higher NEET UG 2026 qualifying and score distribution. They are not official cutoffs.
| Community | Expected Safe Score for Government MBBS Colleges |
|---|---|
| OC | 575+ |
| BC | 560+ |
| BCM | 550+ |
| MBC / DNC | 545+ |
| SC | 490+ |
| SCA | 455+ |
| ST | 390+ |
Important: A safe score is only an estimate. Admission depends on community rank, seat matrix, college preferences and counselling round.
| Institute | Course | Institute Type |
|---|---|---|
| Madras Medical College, Chennai | MBBS | Government Medical College |
| Stanley Medical College, Chennai | MBBS | Government Medical College |
| Government Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai | MBBS | Government Medical College |
| Madurai Medical College, Madurai | MBBS | Government Medical College |
| Coimbatore Medical College, Coimbatore | MBBS | Government Medical College |
| Christian Medical College, Vellore | MBBS | Private Minority Medical College |
| PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Coimbatore | MBBS | Self-Financing Medical College |
| KMCH Institute of Health Sciences and Research, Coimbatore | MBBS | Self-Financing Medical College |
| Government Dental College and Hospital, Chennai | BDS | Government Dental College |
Central Counselling Note: AIIMS Madurai and deemed university medical colleges are allotted through MCC counselling and should not be treated as regular Tamil Nadu state counselling seats. ESIC Medical College, K.K. Nagar, Chennai, is included in the Tamil Nadu Government Quota prospectus for specified seats, while other ESIC or All India seats may follow MCC rules.
The Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee conducts online counselling for Government Quota and Management Quota seats. Separate applications and rank lists may apply to different quotas.
Ques. Has Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 2026 registration started?
Ans. Yes. The Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee opened online applications for MBBS and BDS admission for the 2026-27 session on June 29, 2026. Candidates should check Notification No. 006 and the live portal for the final submission deadline.
Ques. Who conducts Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 2026?
Ans. The Selection Committee under the Directorate of Medical Education and Research, Government of Tamil Nadu, conducts the state MBBS and BDS counselling process.
Ques. How many candidates from Tamil Nadu qualified NEET UG 2026?
Ans. A total of 61,306 candidates from Tamil Nadu qualified NEET UG 2026. NTA reported that 1,42,494 candidates registered and 1,08,601 appeared from the state.
Ques. What is the NEET UG 2026 qualifying cutoff for General candidates?
Ans. The official qualifying marks range for Unreserved and EWS candidates is 715–213 at the 50th percentile. Individual Tamil Nadu medical-college admission cutoffs are generally higher.
Ques. Is NEET All India Rank the same as Tamil Nadu state rank?
Ans. No. NTA issues the All India Rank, while the Tamil Nadu Selection Committee publishes separate rank lists for Government Quota, Management Quota and the 7.5% preferential quota.
Ques. Is the NEET 2026 rank-vs-marks table specific to Tamil Nadu?
Ans. No. The table provides approximate NEET UG 2026 All India Rank bands. Tamil Nadu state and community ranks will be available through the official quota-wise rank lists.
Ques. Is Tamil Nadu nativity compulsory for Government Quota admission?
Ans. Nativity and eligibility depend on the candidate’s schooling and residence history. Candidates claiming Tamil Nadu Government Quota benefits must satisfy the conditions and submit the documents prescribed in the Government Quota prospectus.
Ques. What is the 7.5% government school quota in Tamil Nadu medical admission?
Ans. Tamil Nadu provides a 7.5% preferential reservation within applicable Government Quota seats for eligible candidates who studied in state government schools, subject to the conditions and certificates specified by the Selection Committee.
Ques. Do candidates need separate applications for Government and Management Quota?
Ans. Candidates should follow the separate prospectus and application instructions issued for Government Quota and Management Quota, including Minority and NRI categories. A candidate seeking both types of seats may need to submit the applicable applications separately.
Ques. Is CMC Vellore included in Tamil Nadu state counselling?
Ans. CMC Vellore participates according to the seat-sharing and reservation rules stated in the Tamil Nadu counselling prospectus. Candidates must check the applicable open, minority, staff and institutional categories before choice filling.
Ques. Are deemed university medical colleges included in Tamil Nadu state counselling?
Ans. No. Deemed university MBBS and BDS seats are generally allotted through MCC counselling. State private university seats specifically included in the Tamil Nadu prospectus may be handled through state counselling.
Ques. Is the Tamil Nadu NEET College Predictor 2026 result final?
Ans. No. The predictor provides estimated college options using previous-year data. Final admission depends on the official rank list, community, quota, choices and seat availability.
Ques. What documents are required for Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 2026?
Ans. Common documents include the NEET admit card and scorecard, Class 10 to 12 academic records, transfer certificate, community and nativity documents where applicable, photographs and quota-specific certificates. Candidates must follow the final document list in the relevant prospectus.
Ques. Will Tamil Nadu NEET cutoffs remain the same in every counselling round?
Ans. No. Opening and closing ranks change according to the college, course, community, quota, preferences and vacant seats available in each round.





