Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates & Schedule @tnmedicalselection.net LIVE Updates
Tamil Nadu NEET 2026 counselling dates will be announced soon. Candidates must register, pay counselling fee, upload the required documents, and submit their preferred colleges and courses before the deadline. Check live updates for complete schedule, eligibility, fees, choice-locking process, required documents, seat allotment updates, and reporting instructions here.
Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates Live Updates
Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates Live Updates: The Directorate of Medical Education and Research will soon release the schedule for merit list, and choice filling of Tamil Nadu NEET counselling 2026. The schedule will be updated here once announced by the official authority.
Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 is the state-level admission process conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DME), Tamil Nadu, for admission to MBBS and BDS courses under the state quota and private medical college seats.
Registration for counselling process commenced on June 29 and the last date to apply was July 23, 2026, after which the authority reopened the application portal on July 26, 2026 and allowed fresh registrations until July 27, 2026.
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Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates
| Event |
Dates |
| Registration |
29 Jun to 27 Jul, 2026 |
| Merit List / Rank List Release |
Expected shortly |
| Choice Filling & Locking |
To be announced |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment |
To be announced |
| Round 2 Counselling |
Expected after completion of Round 1 |
| Mop-Up Round |
Expected later in the admission cycle |
Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling Process
The Counselling process consists of several stages:
- Online Registration on the official counselling website
- Application Submission along with required documents
- Publication of Merit List/Rank List based on NEET UG 2026 scores
- Choice Filling and Locking of preferred colleges and courses
- Seat Allotment according to merit rank, reservation rules, and candidate preferences
- Document Verification and Reporting at the allotted institution
- Subsequent Rounds including Round 2, Round 3, and Mop-Up rounds for vacant seats
Merit List and Seat Allotment
After the completion of registrations, the selection committee will release category-wise merit lists, including Government Quota, Management Quota, and the special 7.5% reservation category for eligible government school students. Seat allotment is carried out strictly on the basis of NEET rank, reservation norms, and choices submitted by candidates.
LIVE UPDATE
Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates & Schedule @tnmedicalselection.net LIVE Updates
- 3:56 PM IST• 2 Aug 2026
2019 OBC cutoffs across leading institutes
For OBC candidates in 2019, Madras Medical College cutoff rank stood at 214, Stanley Medical College at 639, and Christian Medical College at 4, indicating very competitive thresholds. - 3:29 PM IST• 2 Aug 2026
2019 UR ranks for top govt MBBS colleges
Madras Medical College UR closing rank was 89, Stanley Medical College 280, and Christian Medical College 49 in the 2019 MBBS counselling round for government seats. - 3:09 PM IST• 2 Aug 2026
Ready documents before counselling dates
With the first round of Tamil Nadu counselling scheduled soon, aspirants should ensure all certificates, photos, signatures and parents’ proof are scanned and ready for upload to avoid last‑minute issues. - 2:53 PM IST• 2 Aug 2026
Step‑by‑step login and upload
After registering on tnmedicalselection.net, log in with your credentials, fill the counselling form, and use the upload section to attach photographs, signatures and certificates as per the checklist. - 2:38 PM IST• 2 Aug 2026
Registration fee payment modes
A non‑refundable INR 500 fee is payable during online registration; accepted methods include debit card, credit card, net‑banking and UPI, ensuring smooth completion before document upload. - 2:26 PM IST• 2 Aug 2026
Bring call letter and docs to venue
After downloading the call letter from the DME website, candidates must carry it together with all required documents to the counselling venue on the scheduled date and time. - 1:57 PM IST• 2 Aug 2026
Parents' documents also needed
The counselling verification list explicitly includes a document of parents; candidates must attach this proof along with their own certificates when uploading files on tnmedicalselection.net. - 1:34 PM IST• 2 Aug 2026
Carry documents to e‑Seva centre
Applicants unable to submit online should visit the nearest e‑Seva Kendra between 10 am and 5 pm on a working day, accompanied by a parent, and present set of documents listed on the website. - 1:18 PM IST• 2 Aug 2026
Upload documents during online registration
While filling the Tamil Nadu counselling application, candidates must upload all required certificates and photographs on the portal before paying the INR 500 registration fee via debit, credit, net‑banking or UPI. - 12:53 PM IST• 2 Aug 2026
Check full document checklist online
The official site tnmedicalselection.net hosts the complete list of documents required for Tamil Nadu NEET counselling 2026 verification; students should review it before uploading any file. - 12:42 PM IST• 2 Aug 2026
Key actions after clicking the choice‑filling link
- Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates).
- Select preferred colleges and courses.
- Lock your choices before the round deadline.
- 12:21 PM IST• 2 Aug 2026
Link to download counselling application form
The online application form for Tamil Nadu NEET counselling 2026 is available on tnmedicalselection.net; download it after logging in and verify all entered details before proceeding. - 12:00 PM IST• 2 Aug 2026
Choice‑filling schedule reminder
Registration closed, but the first round of choice filling will be announced soon on tnmedicalselection.net; keep checking the site for the exact dates and prepare your rank list. - 11:47 AM IST• 2 Aug 2026
Steps after completing registration
- Complete registration by entering required details and paying INR 500 fee.
- Log in with your credentials.
- Navigate to the ‘choice filling’ section on the dashboard.
- 11:18 AM IST• 2 Aug 2026
Direct MBBS counselling registration URLs
The portal lists ‘Direct Tamil Nadu MBBS Counselling Registration Links’; click the appropriate link to access the choice‑filling form and submit your preferences. - 11:00 AM IST• 2 Aug 2026
Management quota counselling registration link
For private college seats, use the ‘Registration Link for Management Quota Seats – Click Here’ on tnmedicalselection.net to begin choice‑filling and secure your preferred spot. - 10:34 AM IST• 2 Aug 2026
Government quota counselling registration link
On the official site, the Government Quota seats can be registered via the ‘Registration Link for Government Quota Seats – Click Here’ button. - 10:14 AM IST• 2 Aug 2026
Official registration portal for TN NEET 2026 counselling
The registration for Tamil Nadu NEET counselling is over. To apply, candidates had to visit to tnmedicalselection.net, and select the ‘apply online’ option for MBBS/BDS. Keep your NEET roll number, personal details and documents handy before you begin.
- 9:44 AM IST• 2 Aug 2026
Keep fee payment proof ready
Keep the payment receipt or DD acknowledgment handy, as the non‑refundable fee proof may be required during later verification stages of the counselling process. - 9:23 AM IST• 2 Aug 2026
Registration now closed, dates pending
The Tamil Nadu NEET 2026 counselling registration has now closed; further counselling dates and next steps will be posted soon on tnmedicalselection.net. - 8:55 AM IST• 2 Aug 2026
Registration window for fee payment
Registration opened on 29 June 2026 and closed on 23 July 2026; applicants had to complete fee payment within this window to be eligible for online choice‑filling. - 8:42 AM IST• 2 Aug 2026
Demand Draft payee details
The Demand Draft must be payable to “The Secretary, Selection Committee, Kilpauk, Chennai‑10” and sent to the address specified on the tnmedicalselection.net portal before the registration deadline. - 8:30 AM IST• 2 Aug 2026
Accepted payment modes
- Pay online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net‑banking or UPI.
- Or submit a Demand Draft of INR 500 drawn in favour of “The Secretary, Selection Committee, Kilpauk, Chennai‑10”.
- Special category candidates add INR 100 to the Demand Draft amount.
- 8:09 AM IST• 2 Aug 2026
Extra charge for special categories
Special category aspirants – children of ex‑servicemen, eminent sportspersons and persons with benchmark disabilities – need to add an extra INR 100 on top of the standard INR 500 fee. - 7:57 AM IST• 2 Aug 2026
SC/SCA/ST fee exemption
Candidates belonging to SC, SCA or ST categories are fully exempted from the INR 500 registration charge, so they can complete the counselling application without any fee payment. - 7:30 AM IST• 2 Aug 2026
Registration fee amount and refund policy
The counselling registration fee is a non‑refundable INR 500. Every applicant must pay this amount before submitting the Tamil Nadu NEET 2026 counselling form. - 7:03 AM IST• 2 Aug 2026
Seat intake overview
Seat intake figures for 2026 are still pending; students can refer to the previous year’s intake numbers for an idea of available government and private MBBS/BDS seats. - 6:31 AM IST• 2 Aug 2026
Counselling fee and payment details
The counselling fee is INR 500, non‑refundable for most candidates; SC, SCA and ST aspirants are exempt. Tuition fees must be paid by demand draft to the Secretary, Selection Committee, DME, Kilpauk, Chennai‑10. - 6:04 AM IST• 2 Aug 2026
Documents required for verification
- Transfer certificate / SSLC / Class 10 / Class 12 mark sheet
- Community certificate (if applicable)
- Income certificate (if applicable)
- Parent’s documents
- First graduate certificate / No graduate certificate
- 5:40 AM IST• 2 Aug 2026
Seat allotment schedule
The schedule for NEET 2026 seat allotment is yet to be announced. The dates will be annoounced shortly at tnmedicalselection.net.
- 5:19 AM IST• 2 Aug 2026
How choice filling works
Choice filling is the process of filling the preferred college list by the candidates for seat allotment. The seats are allotted to candidates basis their NEET rank and choices filled.
- 5:02 AM IST• 2 Aug 2026
Counselling registration dates
Counselling registration for the 2026 batch opened on 29 June and closed on 27 July; candidates had to complete the online form and pay the INR 500 fee within this window.
- 4:44 AM IST• 2 Aug 2026
What is Tamil Nadu NEET counselling?
Tamil Nadu NEET counselling is the post‑exam admission process where merit‑list candidates compete for 85 % state‑quota seats in government medical/dental colleges and all private seats, after registration, choice filling and seat allotment. - 4:22 AM IST• 2 Aug 2026
Counselling schedule update
The detailed counselling schedule for 2026 has not been released yet; keep your application ready and monitor the official portal for upcoming dates. - 3:56 AM IST• 2 Aug 2026
Tuition fee payment guide
The tuition fee for allotted seats is set by the Tamil Nadu Fee Committee; payment must be made via demand draft drawn in favour of ‘The Secretary, Selection Committee, Kilpauk, Chennai‑10’. - 3:43 AM IST• 2 Aug 2026
Tamil Nadu Medical Colleges Seats
Institute Seats Quota Chennai Medical College (SRM), Trichy 150 Management Madras Medical College, Chennai 250 Government Karpaga Vinayaka Institute Of Medical Sciences, Kancheepuram 100 Management Govt. Medical College, Omandurar Estate, Chennai 100 Government - 3:21 AM IST• 2 Aug 2026
How choice filling works
Candidates appearing in the Tamil Nadu NEET merit list can start choice filling soon after registration; online preferences will drive the seat‑allotment algorithm for their desired courses. - 2:55 AM IST• 2 Aug 2026
Documents you must upload
- Transfer Certificate / SSLC / Class 10 & 12 mark sheets.
- First graduate certificate or proof of no graduation.
- Community certificate (if applicable).
- Income certificate (if applicable).
- Parents’ documents as listed by the committee.
- 2:41 AM IST• 2 Aug 2026
Step‑by‑step online application
To begin counselling, visit tnmedicalselection.net, click ‘Apply Online’, choose Government or Management quota, register with personal details, log in, fill the form, upload documents and pay the fee. - 2:13 AM IST• 2 Aug 2026
Fee and payment details
- Non‑refundable registration fee INR 500 for all categories (SC/SCA/ST exempt).
- Special category candidates (ex‑servicemen’s children, sportspersons, benchmark‑disabled) pay extra INR 100.
- Payment accepted via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net‑banking or UPI.
- Demand Draft can be drawn in favour of “The Secretary, Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education, Kilpauk, Chennai‑10”.
- Fee must be paid before completing online registration.
- 1:50 AM IST• 2 Aug 2026
Tamil Nadu NEET 2026 Registration
Registration for Tamil Nadu NEET 2026 medical counselling opened on June 29 and closed on July 27. Mark these dates to secure your slot in the portal.
- 1:38 AM IST• 2 Aug 2026
Keep your TN NEET application number handy
Keep your TN NEET application number and rank ready; they will be required when the counselling portal opens for seat selection and verification. - 12:41 AM IST• 2 Aug 2026
Registration closed on July 23, 2026
Registration for the 2026 Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling has now closed; the authority will announce the counselling schedule on tnmedicalselection.net soon for the upcoming MBBS and BDS admission cycle. - 12:29 AM IST• 2 Aug 2026
TN NEET seat allotment timeline for previous year
Date Event 16 Nov 2025 Seat allotment processed 17 Nov 2025 Allotment result published 20 Nov 2025 Last date to take admission - 12:12 AM IST• 2 Aug 2026
Registration fee details
- Standard non‑refundable fee: INR 500 for all categories
- Special category candidates pay an additional INR 100
- Payments accepted via Debit/Credit card, Net banking or UPI
- 12:04 AM IST• 2 Aug 2026
NEET 2026 Counselling official website
The official website for Tamil Nadu NEET counselling 2026 is tnmedicalselection.net/. All the information regarding merit list, choice filling and seat allotment will be announced in this portal only.
- 12:00 AM IST• 2 Aug 2026
Tamil Nadu NEET 2026 counselling dates soon
Tamil Nadu NEET counselling dates will be announced soon. The dates will be announced in the official website https://tnmedicalselection.net/.
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