Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling 2026 complete guide covering eligibility, admission process, documents required, seat matrix, government medical college seats, reservation categories, and previous year closing ranks for MD/MS admissions.
Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling Authority Details
Particulars
Details
State Counselling Authority
Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Tamil Nadu
Conducting Body
Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Government of Tamil Nadu
Supervising Department
Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Government Medical Colleges, Government Quota Seats, Management Quota Seats, Minority/NRI Seats in Private Medical Colleges, CMC Vellore Quota Seats as notified
Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Eligibility Requirement
NEET PG Qualification
Candidate must qualify NEET PG examination with the prescribed cutoff percentile.
Nationality
Indian citizens are eligible. OCI candidates may also be eligible as per applicable rules.
Educational Qualification
Must possess an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognized medical college/university.
Internship Completion
Must complete the Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship (CRRI) on or before the date specified in the official prospectus.
Medical Registration
Must hold a Permanent or Provisional Registration Certificate issued by NMC/MCI or a State Medical Council.
Tamil Nadu Nativity/Domicile
Required for claiming Government Quota seats and community reservation benefits under the State Quota.
Non-Tamil Nadu Candidates
Candidates who completed MBBS in Tamil Nadu may be eligible for certain state counselling seats under Open Category as per prospectus rules.
Eligibility Certificate
Candidates who completed MBBS from universities other than Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University may be required to obtain an Eligibility Certificate.
Age Limit
No upper age limit for NEET PG admission
Tamil Nadu Govt Medical College MD/MS Cut-off Category : OC
Course
Category
CR 2025
CR 2024
ANAESTHESIOLOGY
OC Open
27109
26622
DERMATOLOGY
OC Open
3384
2987
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
OC Open
24648
25979
ENT
OC Open
24586
27878
GENERAL MEDICINE
OC Open
8055
5199
GENERAL SURGERY
OC Open
14318
17517
OBG
OC Open
14866
15175
OPHTHALMOLOGY
OC Open
27726
22769
ORTHOPAEDICS
OC Open
23826
20951
PAEDIATRICS
OC Open
12260
9821
PATHOLOGY
OC Open
41267
40637
PSYCHIATRY
OC Open
25191
23307
RADIATION ONCOLOGY
OC Open
12643
23210
RADIO DIAGNOSIS
OC Open
2735
1058
SPM
OC Open
49474
39306
TBRD
OC Open
11191
13127
Tamil Nadu Govt Medical College MD/MS Cut-off Category : BC
Course
Category
CR 2025
CR 2024
ANAESTHESIOLOGY
BC Open
25788
30538
DERMATOLOGY
BC Open
6610
3717
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
BC Open
23418
27545
ENT
BC Open
25712
27784
GENERAL MEDICINE
BC Open
8360
5639
GENERAL SURGERY
BC Open
16406
17791
OBG
BC Open
15474
15625
OPHTHALMOLOGY
BC Open
28621
28886
ORTHOPAEDICS
BC Open
24399
21393
PAEDIATRICS
BC Open
10978
9993
PATHOLOGY
BC Open
40230
39865
PSYCHIATRY
BC Open
27609
31371
RADIATION ONCOLOGY
BC Open
19704
20203
RADIO DIAGNOSIS
BC Open
4760
2157
SPM
BC Open
58830
34693
TBRD
BC Open
12484
14355
Tamil Nadu Govt Medical College MD/MS Cut-off Category : BCM
Course
Category
CR 2025
CR 2024
ANAESTHESIOLOGY
BCM Open
22733
34623
DERMATOLOGY
BCM Open
8769
4226
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
BCM Open
38878
34431
ENT
BCM Open
31233
16289
GENERAL MEDICINE
BCM Open
3961
15269
GENERAL SURGERY
BCM Open
27188
24701
OBG
BCM Open
17322
16636
OPHTHALMOLOGY
BCM Open
46249
42654
ORTHOPAEDICS
BCM Open
20234
31192
PAEDIATRICS
BCM Open
18053
16400
PATHOLOGY
BCM Open
61284
50946
PSYCHIATRY
BCM Open
36034
63763
RADIATION ONCOLOGY
BCM Open
14891
34695
RADIO DIAGNOSIS
BCM Open
943
2161
Tamil Nadu Govt Medical College MD/MS Cut-off Category : MBC
Course
Category
CR 2025
CR 2024
ANAESTHESIOLOGY
MBC Open
27662
30646
DERMATOLOGY
MBC Open
—
3386
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
MBC Open
26644
24174
ENT
MBC Open
28038
33317
GENERAL MEDICINE
MBC Open
9745
6585
GENERAL SURGERY
MBC Open
16348
21425
OBG
MBC Open
16789
18296
OPHTHALMOLOGY
MBC Open
30826
29516
ORTHOPAEDICS
MBC Open
24296
25034
PAEDIATRICS
MBC Open
12700
15475
PATHOLOGY
MBC Open
48527
40211
PSYCHIATRY
MBC Open
29434
30496
RADIATION ONCOLOGY
MBC Open
21460
28854
RADIO DIAGNOSIS
MBC Open
2768
4530
SPM
MBC Open
48066
33603
TBRD
MBC Open
17556
8650
Tamil Nadu Govt Medical College MD/MS Cut-off Category : SC
Course
Category
CR 2025
CR 2024
ANAESTHESIOLOGY
SC Open
46888
49499
DERMATOLOGY
SC Open
15575
15968
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
SC Open
47913
47614
ENT
SC Open
48382
47198
GENERAL MEDICINE
SC Open
22850
25746
GENERAL SURGERY
SC Open
38664
46755
OBG
SC Open
39509
35317
OPHTHALMOLOGY
SC Open
51667
46994
ORTHOPAEDICS
SC Open
44684
44747
PAEDIATRICS
SC Open
37568
28301
PATHOLOGY
SC Open
63294
60483
PSYCHIATRY
SC Open
49629
49109
RADIATION ONCOLOGY
SC Open
33038
28504
RADIO DIAGNOSIS
SC Open
6631
8560
SPM
SC Open
58511
66749
TBRD
SC Open
25488
28466
Tamil Nadu Govt Medical College MD/MS Cut-off Category : SCA
Course
Category
CR 2025
CR 2024
ANAESTHESIOLOGY
SCA Open
63434
48451
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
SCA Open
72568
50461
ENT
SCA Open
41790
—
GENERAL MEDICINE
SCA Open
38186
29886
GENERAL SURGERY
SCA Open
61553
50395
OBG
SCA Open
60481
34998
OPHTHALMOLOGY
SCA Open
66050
53872
ORTHOPAEDICS
SCA Open
53152
48608
PAEDIATRICS
SCA Open
55154
42703
PATHOLOGY
SCA Open
90109
61748
RADIO DIAGNOSIS
SCA Open
7241
—
SPM
SCA Open
125612
128033
Tamil Nadu Govt Medical College MD/MS Cut-off Category : ST
Course
Category
CR 2025
CR 2024
ANAESTHESIOLOGY
ST Open
62808
118536
DERMATOLOGY
ST Open
18225
42685
GENERAL MEDICINE
ST Open
50324
71746
GENERAL SURGERY
ST Open
88597
67373
OBG
ST Open
86226
57983
ORTHOPAEDICS
ST Open
10239
—
PAEDIATRICS
ST Open
41752
—
PATHOLOGY
ST Open
196382
—
Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling Admission Process (Step-by-Step)
Step
Admission Process
Step 1: Qualify NEET PG
Candidates must qualify NEET PG with the required cutoff percentile.
Step 2: Online Registration
Visit the Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee portal and complete online registration using NEET PG details, personal information, and academic records.
Step 3: Upload Documents
Upload scanned copies of required documents such as MBBS Degree, Internship Certificate, Medical Registration Certificate, Community Certificate, Nativity Certificate (if applicable), and ID proof.
Step 4: Payment of Counselling Fee
Pay the prescribed application fee and security deposit online through the counselling portal.
Step 5: Merit List Publication
The Selection Committee publishes the State Merit List based on NEET PG rank and eligibility criteria.
Step 6: Choice Filling
Select preferred colleges and MD/MS/Diploma/DNB courses in order of preference. Candidates can add multiple choices to improve allotment chances.
Step 7: Choice Locking
Review and lock the submitted choices before the deadline. Unlocked choices may not be considered for allotment.
Step 8: Seat Allotment Result
Seats are allotted based on NEET PG rank, reservation policy, seat availability, and choices filled by the candidate.
Step 9: Download Allotment Letter
Candidates allotted a seat must download the Provisional Allotment Order from the counselling portal.
Step 10: Reporting to College
Report to the allotted medical college within the stipulated time with original documents and admission fees.
Step 11: Document Verification
The allotted college verifies all original documents and eligibility certificates.
Step 12: Admission Confirmation
After successful verification and fee payment, admission is confirmed and the candidate receives the joining order.
Tamil Nadu NEET PG Seat Matrix 2026
College Type
Number of Colleges
Total PG Seats*
Government Medical Colleges
25
2,367
Private Medical Colleges
30
2,287
Total Medical Colleges
55
4,654
Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling Documents Required
Document
Purpose
NEET PG Admit Card
Used to verify the candidate’s identity and NEET PG examination details.
NEET PG Score Card / Rank Card
Required to confirm NEET PG qualification, rank, and eligibility for counselling.
Serves as proof that the candidate has successfully completed the MBBS course from a recognized institution.
MBBS Mark Sheets (All Professional Examinations)
Used to verify academic records and successful completion of all MBBS examinations.
CRRI / Internship Completion Certificate
Confirms that the candidate has completed the compulsory rotating internship within the prescribed deadline.
Permanent or Provisional Medical Registration Certificate
Verifies registration with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or State Medical Council, which is mandatory for PG admission.
Class 10 Certificate
Accepted as proof of date of birth and personal identification details.
Class 12 Certificate
Used for educational record verification and supporting documentation.
Transfer Certificate (TC)
Required by the admitting institution to process migration and admission formalities.
Conduct Certificate
Certifies the candidate’s good conduct during previous academic studies.
Aadhaar Card / Government Photo ID
Used for identity verification during counselling and admission.
Passport-Size Photographs
Required for counselling records, admission forms, and institutional documentation.
Community Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/DNC/EWS, if applicable)
Required to claim reservation benefits under the applicable category.
Nativity Certificate (if applicable)
Used to establish Tamil Nadu domicile/nativity status for Government Quota and state reservation benefits.
Eligibility Certificate (for candidates from other universities, if applicable)
Confirms eligibility for admission under Tamil Nadu state counselling rules.
Disability Certificate (PwD Candidates)
Required to avail reservation and benefits under the Persons with Disabilities category.
No Objection Certificate (NOC), if applicable
Required from the employer for candidates working in government or other organizations where applicable.
Allotment Order
Issued after seat allotment and must be presented at the allotted college for admission.
Fee Payment Receipt
Serves as proof of payment of counselling, security deposit, and admission fees.
Conclusion
Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling is conducted by the Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), and offers admission to MD, MS, PG Diploma, and DNB courses through NEET PG scores. With more than 4,600 postgraduate medical seats across government and private medical colleges, Tamil Nadu remains one of the most preferred states for PG medical admissions. Candidates must carefully check eligibility criteria, complete registration on time, participate in choice filling, and keep all required documents ready for verification. Understanding the counselling process, seat matrix, reservation policies, and previous years’ closing ranks can significantly improve the chances of securing a preferred postgraduate medical seat.
