The Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 is the official and centralized admission process for medical aspirants seeking MBBS and BDS seats across the state. The counselling is highly organized and meticulously administered by the Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu.
Admissions for the 85% state quota seats in government medical colleges and seats in private medical/dental colleges (divided into Government Quota and Management/NRI Quota) are granted strictly based on the merit achieved in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026. Tamil Nadu also features a unique and highly significant 7.5% special horizontal reservation for students who have studied continuously in State Government schools from the 6th to 12th standard.
To participate in the DME Tamil Nadu NEET 2026 state counselling under the government quota, candidates must strictly meet the following criteria:
Nationality & Domicile (Nativity): The applicant must be an Indian citizen (or NRI/OCI for specific quotas). The candidate must be a Native of Tamil Nadu.
Clause 1: Candidates who have studied continuously from 6th to 12th standard in recognized schools in Tamil Nadu are natively eligible and do not need to produce a Nativity Certificate.
Clause 2: Native candidates of Tamil Nadu who have studied entirely or partly (6th to 12th) outside the state must produce a valid Nativity Certificate issued by the competent authority.
NEET Qualification: Candidates must have successfully cleared the NEET UG 2026 examination and secured the minimum cutoff percentile mandated by the NTA.
Academic Qualifications: Must have passed the 10+2 (Higher Secondary) examination from the Tamil Nadu State Board or an equivalent recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Botany & Zoology, and English.
Minimum Marks: General (Open Competition - OC) category candidates require a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in PCB. For BC, BCM, MBC, DNC, SC, SCA, and ST candidates of Tamil Nadu, the requirement is 40%, and for PwD, it is 45%.
Age Limit: The candidate must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2026.
Candidates must carry the following original documents along with sets of self-attested photocopies during the physical reporting phase:
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Scorecard
Class 10th Certificate and Marksheet (Proof of Date of Birth)
Class 11th Marksheet (mandatory in TN)
Class 12th Certificate and Marksheet
Nativity Certificate (if applicable, as per Clause 2)
Community Certificate issued by the competent Revenue Authority of Tamil Nadu (vital for state reservations)
Transfer Certificate (TC) from the school last attended
Bonafide Certificate from the Chief Educational Officer (strictly for students claiming the 7.5% Govt School Quota)
First Graduate Certificate (if claiming fee concession)
Income Certificate (for claiming fee exemptions, especially for SC/SCA/ST)
Valid Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID)
Printout of the TN Medical Selection Online Application Form
Official Website: All official notifications, the detailed prospectus, and the online application portal are hosted exclusively on the Selection Committee websites at tnmedicalselection.net and tnhealth.tn.gov.in.
Follow these step-by-step instructions to apply:
Official Notification: Monitor tnmedicalselection.net for the release of the "MBBS/BDS Degree Courses 2026-2027" prospectus and registration schedule.
Online Registration: Visit the portal and register using your NEET 2026 Roll Number, application number, and contact details. Note that there are separate application links for Government Quota, Management Quota, and the 7.5% Govt School Quota.
Fill the Application: Log in and accurately enter your personal details, academic history, and crucially, your specific communal category (OC/BC/BCM/MBC/DNC/SC/SCA/ST).
Upload Documents: Upload clear, scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and necessary certificates (like Nativity, Community, and First Graduate certificates) in the prescribed PDF/JPEG format.
Pay Application Fee: Remit the non-refundable application processing fee via the secure online payment gateway.
State Merit List: The Selection Committee will publish the State Rank List based on NEET scores and verified nativity/community rules.
Online Choice Filling: Eligible candidates must log in to the portal, pay the refundable security deposit, and submit their preferences for medical colleges. Lock your choices before the deadline.
Seat Allotment & Reporting: Download your provisional allotment order if a seat is assigned, pay the tuition fee online, and report physically to the allotted college for final admission.
