Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 2026 : Online Application Process Started
Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 2026 is the state-level admission process for MBBS and BDS courses in government and private medical colleges across Tamil Nadu. The counselling is conducted by the Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Tamil Nadu.
The counselling is conducted online based on the NEET 2026 rank. Candidates who qualify for NEET 2026 and meet the eligibility criteria can register, fill in their college choices, and participate in the seat allotment process.
1.0Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling Official Website
Official Website: https://tnmedicalselection.net
Candidates should use only the official website to register, fill college choices, check seat allotment results, download notifications, and get the latest counselling updates.
2.0 Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 2026: Overview
For 85% of state quota seats in state government medical and dental colleges and 100% of seats in state private medical institutions, Tamil Nadu state NEET counseling is conducted. The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) handles the remaining 15% of the All India Quota seats.
3.0 Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling Schedule 2026
Note: Please refer to the Tamil Nadu NEET counselling website regularly for updates.
Also Check: NEET UG College Predictor 2026
4.0 Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling Registration & Application Form
How to Fill the Application Form:
- Visit “tnmedicalselection.net”
- Select "NEET UG Counselling 2026."
- Sign up with your mobile number and email address.
- Complete the application for Tamil Nadu NEET counseling.
- Upload supporting documentation, such as your NEET scorecard, photo, and signature.
- Online registration fee payment.
- Fill out the form and save a copy for your records.
Application Fee :
5.0Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling Seat Matrix
The official seat matrix is released before every counselling round.
6.0List of Government Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu
Here is a list of top government MBBS colleges under Tamil Nadu NEET state quota counselling:
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Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling Rounds 2026
As per the official information, Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling is conducted in four rounds to ensure that all available MBBS and BDS seats are filled. Candidates who are not allotted a seat in an earlier round or wish to upgrade their allotted seat can participate in the subsequent rounds, subject to the counselling rules.
Note: The exact number of counselling rounds depends on seat availability and notifications issued by the Selection Committee, Tamil Nadu.
8.0Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling Procedure
Here is the step-by-step Tamil Nadu NEET counselling procedure:
- Registration on the official website.
- Filling the application form with academic and personal details.
- Uploading required documents.
- Merit list publication based on NEET scores and state criteria.
- Choice filling and locking.
- Seat allotment is based on rank, preference, and category.
- Downloading provisional allotment letter.
- Reporting to the allotted college for document verification and fee payment.
9.0What documents are required for Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026?
The required documents for Tamil Nadu NEET counselling differ depending on the candidate's nativity and the candidate's place of study. The table below lists the three cases:
Case - I: Candidate's who are native of Tamil Nadu and studied schooling from VI to XII std in Tamil Nadu.
Case - II: Candidate's who are native of Tamil Nadu but studied schooling from VI to XII std partly/fully outside Tamil Nadu.
Case - III: Candidate's who are non-native of Tamil Nadu and studied schooling from VI to XII std continuously in Tamil Nadu.
Documents Checklist (as per candidate category)
10.0 Who is eligibility for Tamil Nadu Counselling?
Candidates must fulfill the following requirements in order to take part in Tamil Nadu medical NEET counseling:
- Must be a citizen of India and a domicile of Tamil Nadu.
- Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English must have been completed in Class 12.
- Must have qualified NEET UG 2026.
- As of December 31, 2026, the age must be 17.
Note: NRI candidates may apply for management/NRI quota seats with a valid NEET score and required documents.
11.0How is the Tamil Nadu NEET Merit List Prepared?
The Selection Committee prepares the Tamil Nadu NEET Merit List based on:
- NEET UG 2026 score and All India Rank (AIR)
- Tamil Nadu eligibility criteria
- Reservation category
- Nativity and domicile requirements (where applicable)
- Verification of uploaded documents
The merit list includes the candidate's name, NEET UG rank, category, and counselling eligibility after successful registration and document verification.
12.0 Reservation Policy in Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling
The following is the expected reservation for various categories: