Are you interested in working in the medical or dental fields? Here is a great chance for Tamil Nadu natives. The start of the application procedure for undergraduate medical and dentistry seats in the state has been announced by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), an arm of the state health department. We will give you all the necessary information and instructions to help you apply for MBBS and BDS programmes in Tamil Nadu in this article.
For the 2023–2024 academic year, the undergraduate MBBS and BDS application procedure has been launched by the Directorate of Medical Education. The only mode of operation for this process is online. Both self-financing and government medical and dental colleges in Tamil Nadu accept applications from prospective students for places.
Application Method
Candidates who are interested in MBBS and BDS programmes in Tamil Nadu must complete an online registration form. On the official websites of the Directorate of Medical Education, www.tnhealth.tn.gov.in and www.tnmedicalselection.org, the application form and prospectus are available.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- As on December 31, 2023, candidates must be at least 17 years old.
- Passing grade in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Botany, and Zoology in the Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) or its equivalent.
- Candidates from the general category must have obtained a minimum of 50% overall in the qualifying exam, while those from the SC, ST, and OBC categories must have obtained a minimum of 40% overall.
- For the academic year 2023–2024, applicants must have passed the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) test.
Dates To Remember
The following dates are set for the Tamil Nadu MBBS and BDS application process:
- Online registration opens on June 28th, 2023 at 10 a.m.
- Online registration will end on July 10, 2023, at 5 p.m.
- Tentative date of declaration of Rank list: Will be hosted in the official websites.Â
- Details of Counselling: Will be hosted in the official websites.Â
- Commencement of Courses : As per NMC NormsÂ
- Closure of Admission : As per NMC NormsÂ
To guarantee that their applications are taken into consideration, candidates are recommended to complete the registration process within the allotted time frame.
Government-Quota Seats
Seats are available under the Government Quota at the Tamil Nadu Government Medical and Dental Colleges. Candidates who are eligible and meet the requirements can apply for these seats. Candidates who want to be admitted through the government quota should carefully read the prospectus for information on the selection procedure and seat availability.
Dental and medical schools that are self-sufficient
Candidates may also apply for admission to self-financing medical and dental colleges in addition to the Government Quota seats. For qualified applicants, these institutions have a finite number of places available. The prospectus includes comprehensive facts on the available seats, course costs, and other pertinent information.
Management Quota Seats
Under the Management Quota, there are reserved spaces at several independently funded medical and dental schools. Aspiring candidates may consult the prospectus for detailed instructions and qualifying requirements if they seek to be admitted through the Management Quota.
NRI Seat Quota
Self-financing medical and dentistry schools also allot seats to non-resident Indian students under the NRI Quota. Candidates that fit this description and are interested in applying may see the prospectus for complete instructions and prerequisites.
Online enrollment
For MBBS and BDS admissions in Tamil Nadu, the complete application procedure is done online. Candidates must accurately fill out the essential information while registration on the official websites stated before. During the registration procedure, it’s crucial to supply all required information and supporting documentation.
Process of Online MBBS_BDS Application – State of Tamil Nadu
- Visit the official website: www.tnmedialselection.orgÂ
- Click the link “Apply Online for MBBS_BDS application 2023-2024Â
- Separate Application Form to filled for Government and Management Quota Â
- Fill all the Mandatory columns in the online applicationÂ
- Upload all Mandatory Documents in the relevant fieldsÂ
- Pay Rs.500/-for Online Filled in application (Except SC, SCA, ST) for Govt. Quota and Rs.1000/- for Management quota
- Filled-in Application will be Scrutinized and Merit List will be published in Official Website 1. 7.5% List
- Government Quota List.Â
- Special Categories ListÂ
- Management Quota ListÂ
- Minority listÂ
- NRI ListÂ
- Based on Merit Eligible List, Candidates will be scheduled for Online CounsellingÂ
- Payment of Non-Refundable Registration Fee of Rs. 500/- for Government Quota and Rs. 1,000/-for Management Quota Â
- Payment of Security Deposit of Rs. 30,000/-for Government Quota and Rs. 1,00,000/- for Management Quota (Refund of Security based on Prospectus ClauseÂ
- Based on Candidate’s Choice Locking, Seat will be allotted – Round Wise (as per Prospectus Clause) by applying 69% Rule of Reservation and NEET MarksÂ
- Allotted Candidates can make Payment of their Tuition Feeas per Fee Fixation Committee and Download Provisional Allotment Order. Complete admissions formalities in Allotted College
Process of Online MBBS_BDS Counseling – State of Tamil Nadu:
