Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling for 2026 registration has been completed. A total of over 41000 candidates applied to the Selection Committee, which is operated by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME) of Tamil Nadu. A provisional ranking list for MBBS and BDS admissions for the state should be published shortly after the result declaration at tnmedicalselection. net. First Round choice filing dates are yet to be announced.
For complete information, go through the details given in this article.
TN NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Key Details
| Detail | Information |
| Conducting Body | Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu |
| Official Website | tnmedicalselection.net |
| Alternate Portal | tnhealth.tn.gov.in |
| Seats Covered | 85% state quota govt seats + 100% private college seats (except deemed universities) |
| Registration Window | June 29 to July 23, 2026 (Extended till July 27, 2026) |
| Applications Received | Over 41,000 |
| Provisional Rank List | August 2026 (exact date not yet announced) |
| Round 1 Choice Filling | August 13 to 22, 2026 (MCC confirmed window; DMER TN schedule awaited) |
| Application Fee (State Quota) | Rs 500 |
| Application Fee (Management Quota) | Rs 1,000 |
| Security Deposit (Govt Colleges) | Rs 30,000 |
| Security Deposit (Private Colleges) | Rs 1,00,000 |
LIVE Updates: TN NEET UG Counselling 2026
- August 5, 2026: MCC has notified that Tamil Nadu NEET 2026 Round 1 state quota counselling will be conducted between August 13 and August 22, 2026. The detailed rank list, choice filling, and seat allotment schedule within this window are yet to be published by DMER Tamil Nadu at tnmedicalselection.net.
- July 26 to 27, 2026: The Selection Committee reopened the registration window as a one-time measure for candidates who missed the original July 23 deadline.
- July 23, 2026: Original registration deadline closes at 5:00 PM. Over 41,000 applications were received.
- June 29, 2026: TN NEET UG Counselling 2026 registration officially opened at tnmedicalselection.net.
TN NEET UG 2026: Expected Counselling Schedule
Based on 2025 patterns adjusted for the Re-NEET delay, here are the estimated dates for 2026:
| Event | Date / Status |
| Registration Window | June 29 to July 23, 2026 (Extended: July 26 to 27, 2026) |
| Provisional State Rank List | August 2026 (exact date not yet announced by DMER TN) |
| Objection Window for Rank List | 2 to 3 days after rank list release |
| Final State Rank List | August 2026 |
| Round 1 Counselling Window (MCC confirmed) | August 13 to August 22, 2026 |
| Choice Filling and Locking | August 13 to 22, 2026 (within MCC window; exact dates by DMER TN awaited) |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | On or before August 22, 2026 |
| Last Date of Joining Allotted College | August 28, 2026 |
| Round 2 Counselling | September to October 2026 |
| Mop-Up Round | October 2026 |
| Stray Vacancy Round | November 2026 |
Who Is Eligible for TN NEET UG 2026 Counselling?
Eligibility for Tamil Nadu state quota seats has specific domicile and nativity requirements:
- Must have qualified NEET UG 2026 with the minimum prescribed cutoff marks
- Must have studied Classes 6 to 12 in Tamil Nadu. No Nativity Certificate is needed in this case.
- If studied outside Tamil Nadu, a valid Nativity Certificate issued by the Tamil Nadu government is mandatory
- Wards of Central Government employees who served in Tamil Nadu for at least 3 years are also eligible
- Non-domicile candidates can apply only under Management Quota at private self-financing colleges
TN NEET UG 2026: Four Counselling Rounds Explained
TN medical counselling is conducted in four rounds:
- Round 1: Open to all eligible candidates on the state merit list. Government and private college seats are allotted based on rank and choices.
- Round 2: Open to candidates not allotted in Round 1 and those who want an upgrade. New registrations allowed with an additional fee.
- Mop-Up Round: Conducted for vacant seats remaining after Round 2. A fresh choice filling window opens.
- Stray Vacancy Round: Final round for remaining unfilled seats. Conducted at a government nodal centre in Chennai.
How to Check TN NEET UG 2026 Rank List and Fill Choices
Follow these steps once the provisional rank list is live:
- Go to tnmedicalselection.net and click on the MBBS/BDS section
- Click on the Provisional Rank List for MBBS/BDS 2026-27 link
- Search by your name, NEET Roll Number, or Application Number
- Download the PDF and verify your state merit rank and category
- Raise objections, if any, within the given window
- Once the final rank list is out and choice filling opens, log in and add colleges in priority order
- Lock choices before the deadline and download the confirmation
Documents Required for TN NEET UG 2026 Counselling
Keep originals and photocopies of these documents ready:
- NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Scorecard
- Class 10 and Class 12 Marksheets and Pass Certificates
- Nativity Certificate (if studied outside Tamil Nadu)
- Community Certificate for reserved category candidates
- Transfer Certificate, Conduct Certificate, and valid photo ID
- Recent passport-sized photographs (at least 6 copies)
FAQs
Round 1 choice filling dates are yet to be announced. The provisional rank list is expected in August 2026. Choice filling will begin shortly after the final rank list is released at tnmedicalselection.net.
No. State quota MBBS and BDS seats are reserved for Tamil Nadu domicile candidates. Non-domicile candidates can apply only under Management Quota in private self-financing colleges.
The registration fee is Rs 500 for state quota and Rs 1,000 for management quota. A security deposit of Rs 30,000 for government colleges and Rs 1,00,000 for private colleges is also required.
