The Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education & Research (DME&R), Tamil Nadu has officially released the Round 1 online counselling schedule for admission to MBBS & BDS degree courses for the 2026-2027 session. Registration, payment, and choice filling & locking are open from 13 August 2026 (12:00 Noon) to 19 August 2026 (5:00 PM).
The Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Chennai, has officially released the Round 1 Online Counselling Schedule for admission to MBBS and BDS degree courses in Tamil Nadu Government Medical & Dental Colleges, ESIC Medical College (K.K. Nagar, Chennai), Government & Management Quota (including NRI & Minority) seats in Self-Financing Medical & Dental Colleges, State Private Universities, Christian Medical College Vellore, and wards of IRT candidates, for the 2026-2027 session. Registration is open at the official portal, tnmedicalselection.net.
The NEET UG 2026 result has been declared, and the Selection Committee has now issued the confirmed Round 1 schedule covering registration, choice filling and locking, seat allotment processing, result publication, and reporting/joining dates. Applicants must complete the online registration, choice filling, and fee payment well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical issues.
The counselling is applicable for admission to medical and dental colleges across Tamil Nadu under state quota (government and self-financed institutions) and management quota seats. The counselling will be conducted in multiple phases, including Round 1, Round 2, Mop-up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round, depending on the availability of seats.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for the latest counselling updates, including schedules for Round 2 and subsequent rounds, which will be released separately.
Particulars | Details |
Counselling Name | Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 |
Counselling Authority | Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu |
Exam Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Exam Name | NEET UG 2026 |
Exam Date | 21 June 2026 |
Result Date | Declared (16 July 2026) |
| Total Colleges | 12,350 |
| Total Seat | 77 |
Counselling Type | 85% State Quota (TN DME) & 15% AIQ (by MCC) |
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Package Fees : ₹35,500Our counselling package is designed to provide structured and personalized guidance throughout the admission process, subject to eligibility, rank, category, domicile and applicable counselling rules.
Counselling guidance is provided for either one Government Medical College under All India Quota (AIQ) or one Tamil Nadu Private Medical College, subject to eligibility, NEET rank, category, domicile and counselling rules applicable during the admission process. Admission or seat allotment cannot be guaranteed.
Government & Private Seat Matrix
Type of College | MBBS Seats | BDS Seats |
Government | 5,350 | 213 |
Private | 7,000 | 2,950 |
The Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education & Research (DME&R), Chennai-10 has released the Round-I Online Counselling Schedule for admission to MBBS & BDS degree courses in Tamil Nadu Government Medical & Dental Colleges, ESIC Medical College (K.K. Nagar), Government & Management Quota (incl. NRI & Minority) seats in Self-Financing Medical & Dental Colleges, State Private Universities, Christian Medical College Vellore, and wards of IRT candidates.
Round | Process | Date & Time From | Date & Time To |
1 | Registration/Payment and Choice Filling & Locking | 13-08-2026, 12:00 Noon | 19-08-2026, 5:00 PM |
Eligible Rank & NEET Marks Range for Round 1:
Quota | Rank Range | NEET Marks |
Government Quota (GQ) | GR 001 to GR 35926 | 705 to 177 |
Management Quota (MQ) | GR 001 to GR 26956 | 693 to 177 |
*GR – General Rank
Post-Registration Schedule:
Process | Date & Time From | Date & Time To |
Processing of Seat Allotment | 20-08-2026 | |
Publication of Result | 21-08-2026 | |
Downloading the Provisional Allotment Order | 22-08-2026 | 28-08-2026, 12:00 Noon |
Date of Joining | 23-08-2026 | 28-08-2026, 5:00 PM |
Note: The above Round 1 schedule for the 2026-2027 session is officially confirmed by the Selection Committee, DME&R, Chennai-10. Schedules for Round 2, Mop-up, and Stray Vacancy rounds will be released separately by the Selection Committee once Round 1 is completed. Candidates are advised to keep checking tnmedicalselection.net and tnhealth.tn.gov.in for updates.
Stay updated with the latest counselling notifications, registration dates, merit lists, seat allotment results, fee updates, cutoff trends, and admission alerts. Follow our official WhatsApp Channel and YouTube Channel for instant updates.
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• Must have qualified NEET UG 2026.
• Domicile: Native of Tamil Nadu or studied from Class 6 to 12 in the state.
• Age: At least 17 years as of December 31, 2026.
• Academic Requirements:
o Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as subjects in 10+2.
o Minimum marks:
General: 50%
SC/ST/OBC: 40%
PwD: 45%
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| S.No. | Category | Expected NEET Marks (Round 1) | Expected NEET Marks (Mop-Up) |
| 1 | General (OC) | 610–625 | 600–610 |
| 2 | BC | 600–615 | 590–600 |
| 3 | MBC | 590–605 | 580–590 |
| 4 | BCM | 570–590 | 560–570 |
| 5 | SC | 480–500 | 460–480 |
| 6 | SCA | 440–460 | 420–440 |
| 7 | ST | 430–450 | 410–430 |
| 8 | OC – PH | 470–490 | 450–470 |
| 9 | SC – PH | 320–350 | 300–320 |
| S.No. | Category | Expected NEET Marks (Round 1) | Expected NEET Marks (Mop-Up) |
| 1 | General (OC) | 495–510 | 480–495 |
| 2 | BC | 485–500 | 470–485 |
| 3 | MBC | 470–485 | 460–470 |
| 4 | BCM | 460–475 | 450–460 |
| 5 | SC | 400–420 | 380–400 |
| 6 | SCA | 370–390 | 350–370 |
| 7 | ST | 360–380 | 340–360 |
| 8 | OC – PH | 400–420 | 380–400 |
| 9 | SC – PH | 250–270 | 230–250 |
Category | Reservation % |
Open Competition (OC) | 31% |
Backward Class (BC) | 30% (3.5% for Muslims) |
Most Backward Class (MBC/DNC) | 20% |
Scheduled Caste (SC) | 18% (16% for Arunthathiyars) |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1% |
Reserved candidates can also be considered for OC seats based on merit.
As per Tamil Nadu Act No.34 of 2020:
• 7.5% of all government seats are reserved for government school students.
• Candidates must have studied from Class 6 to 12 in government schools.
• Vacant seats will be filled as per general merit.
• Discontinuation after admission under this quota will result in penalties and reimbursement of educational costs.
1. Registration: Online via tnmedicalselection.net (13–19 August 2026 for Round 1).
2. Document Upload: NEET scorecard, mark sheets, certificates, community/nativity proof.
3. Fee Payment:
o Govt. Colleges: Nominal fee
o Private/Management: ₹30,000 - ₹1,00,000 (refundable for some categories)
4. Choice Filling: Select and lock preferred colleges and courses (within the 13–19 August 2026 window for Round 1).
5. Seat Allotment: Processed on 20 August 2026, based on rank, category, and preferences; result published on 21 August 2026.
6. Reporting: Download provisional allotment order (22–28 August 2026) and report to college with documents for verification and joining (23–28 August 2026).
7. Further Rounds: Round 2, Mop-up, and Stray rounds based on vacancy (schedule to be announced separately).
Candidates seeking MBBS admission in Tamil Nadu should understand the applicable service bond, penalty and discontinuation conditions before taking admission.
| Particular | Tamil Nadu |
|---|---|
| Service Bond | 5 Years |
| Penalty | ₹5 Lakhs |
| Discontinuation Penalty | ₹10 Lakhs* |
Note: As per the available bond-policy data, Tamil Nadu requires a 5-year service obligation for applicable MBBS candidates. The service-bond penalty is ₹5 Lakhs, while the discontinuation penalty is listed as ₹10 Lakhs*. Candidates should verify the latest 2026-27 admission notification and applicable bond conditions before taking admission.
• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card & Scorecard
• Class 10, 11, 12 Mark Sheets
• Transfer Certificate
• Community Certificate (if applicable)
• Nativity Certificate
• Bonafide Certificate for 7.5% quota
• Income Certificate (for fee exemption)
• Eligibility Certificate (for non-TN board)
• Passport-size photographs
Government Colleges:
• Tuition Fee: ~ ₹13,610/year
• Hostel & other charges extra
Private Colleges:
• MBBS: ₹3.85 to ₹6.5 lakh/year
• Hostel: ₹80,000 to ₹1.2 lakh/year
Additional charges for caution deposit, exam fee, medical, etc., vary by institution.
Step Description
1 Online Registration + ₹10,000 fee
2 ₹1,00,000 refundable security deposit
3 Choice Filling & Locking
4 Allotment in Rounds 1, 2, Mop-up, Stray
5 Report to college with documents and pay fees
Seats under NRI and Management Quota require additional documents and higher tuition fees.
Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 Govt college Fee Structure
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