Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Counselling Name | Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 |
| Courses | MBBS & BDS |
| Counselling Authority | Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education & Research (DME), Government of Tamil Nadu |
| Admission Year | 2026–27 |
| Entrance Exam | NEET UG 2026 |
| Official Counselling Portal | Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee |
| Seats Covered | Government Medical/Dental Colleges, Government Quota seats in Self-Financing Colleges and applicable Private University seats |
| Management Quota | MBBS/BDS Management Quota, including applicable Minority & NRI seats |
| Special Reservation | 7.5% preferential reservation for eligible Tamil Nadu Government School students |
| Other Special Categories | PwD, Sports, Ex-Servicemen and other applicable categories |
| Selection Basis | NEET UG merit + applicable Tamil Nadu eligibility/reservation rules |
| Counselling Mode | Online |
Tamil Nadu NEET UG Eligibility
| Eligibility Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| NEET Qualification | Must qualify NEET UG 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Must satisfy the prescribed Class 12/equivalent qualification requirements |
| Compulsory Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Botany & Zoology and English as applicable under NEET/NMC rules |
| Age | Must satisfy the NEET UG age requirement applicable to the admission year |
| Government Quota | Candidate must satisfy the Tamil Nadu Government Quota eligibility conditions specified in the prospectus |
| Tamil Nadu Eligibility | Nativity, schooling and other applicable conditions must be satisfied where required |
| Management Quota | Candidates must satisfy NEET and the applicable Management Quota prospectus requirements |
| 7.5% Government School Quota | Applicable only to candidates satisfying the prescribed Tamil Nadu Government School eligibility conditions |
| Reserved Category | Candidate must possess the prescribed valid community/category certificate |
| PwD Category | Valid disability/eligibility certification as prescribed |
| NRI Category | Additional NRI/sponsorship documents are required where applicable |
| Minority Category | Additional minority eligibility/documentation may be required |
| Medical Fitness | Admission remains subject to applicable medical fitness requirements |
| Important | Merely qualifying NEET does not guarantee admission; eligibility, merit rank, seat availability and applicable rules must also be satisfied |
Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2026 Management Quota – Round 1 & Round 2 Closing Scores
| College Name | R1 Closing Score | R2 Closing Score |
|---|---|---|
| Nandha Medical College and Hospital, Perundurai, Erode | 453 | 448 |
| Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Namakkal | 461 | 453 |
| Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital, Perambalur | 467 | 460 |
| Tagore Medical College and Hospital, Chennai | 472 | 466 |
| Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Melmaruvathur | 481 | 472 |
| Panimalar Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Chennai | 480 | 474 |
| Velammal Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Madurai | 489 | 486 |
| KMCH Institute of Health Sciences and Research, Coimbatore | 497 | 497 |
| PSG Institute of Medical Sciences, Coimbatore | 509 | 506 |
| Christian Medical College, Vellore | 654 | 654 |
| Takshashila Medical College, Ongur, Tindivanam, Villupuram | 434 | 411 |
| Kanyakumari Medical Mission Research Center, Kanyakumari | 436 | 413 |
| Sri Venkateswaraa Medical College, Chennai | 442 | 417 |
| APS Medical College Hospital, Kancheepuram | — | 423 |
| Rajalakshmi Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Kanchipuram | 449 | 427 |
| PSP Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Kancheepuram | 453 | 429 |
| Indira Medical College & Hospitals, Thiruvallur | 452 | 434 |
| Madha Medical College and Hospital, Thandalam, Chennai | 463 | 444 |
| Annapoorna Medical College & Hospital, Salem | 459 | 444 |
Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2026 Minority Quota – Round 1 & Round 2 Closing Scores
| College Name | R1 Closing Score | R2 Closing Score |
|---|---|---|
| Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Kanyakumari (MALAYALAM MINORITY) | 222 | 179 |
| Arunai Medical College & Hospital, Tiruvannamalai (TELUGU MINORITY) | 264 | 183 |
| Sri Muthukumaran Medical College, Chennai (TELUGU MINORITY) | 334 | 287 |
| Karpagam Faculty of Medical Sciences & Research, Coimbatore (TELUGU MINORITY) | 365 | 361 |
| Trichy SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Trichy (TELUGU MINORITY) | 395 | 389 |
Tamil Nadu Private MBBS Colleges Fee Structure 2026–27
| S. No. | Private Medical College | Government Quota (₹/Year) | Management Quota (₹/Year) | NRI Quota (₹/Year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSG Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Coimbatore | 4,50,000 | 15,00,000 | 27,00,000 |
| 2 | Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Kanyakumari | 4,40,000 | 15,00,000 | 27,00,000 |
| 3 | Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences, Maduranthagam | 4,35,000 | 15,00,000 | 27,00,000 |
| 4 | Tagore Medical College and Hospital, Chennai | 4,35,000 | 15,00,000 | 27,00,000 |
| 5 | Velammal Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Madurai | 4,40,000 | 15,00,000 | 27,00,000 |
| 6 | Annapoorna Medical College & Hospital, Salem | 4,35,000 | 15,00,000 | 27,00,000 |
| 7 | Sri Muthukumaran Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Chennai | 4,35,000 | 15,00,000 | 27,00,000 |
| 8 | Trichy SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre | 4,50,000 | 15,00,000 | 27,00,000 |
| 9 | Karpagam Faculty of Medical Science & Research, Coimbatore | 4,40,000 | 15,00,000 | 27,00,000 |
| 10 | Melmaruvathur Adiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research | 4,50,000 | 15,00,000 | 27,00,000 |
| 11 | KMCH Institute of Health Sciences & Research, Coimbatore | 4,35,000 | 15,00,000 | 27,00,000 |
| 12 | Arunai Medical College & Hospital, Tiruvannamalai | 4,50,000 | 15,00,000 | 27,00,000 |
| 13 | Indira Medical College & Hospitals, Thiruvallur | 4,50,000 | 15,00,000 | 27,00,000 |
| 14 | Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Tiruchengode | 4,50,000 | 15,00,000 | 27,00,000 |
| 15 | Panimalar Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Chennai | 4,50,000 | 15,00,000 | 27,00,000 |
| 16 | St. Peter’s Medical College Hospital & Research Institute | 4,50,000 | 15,00,000 | 27,00,000 |
| 17 | Madha Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai | 4,35,000 | 15,00,000 | 27,00,000 |
| 18 | Nandha Medical College & Hospital, Erode | 4,50,000 | 15,00,000 | 27,00,000 |
| 19 | PSP Medical College Hospital & Research Institute | 4,50,000 | 15,00,000 | 27,00,000 |
| 20 | Annaii Medical College, Sriperumbudur Taluk | 4,50,000 | 15,00,000 | 27,00,000 |
| 21 | Srinivasan Medical College & Hospital, Samayapuram | 5,40,000 | 16,20,000 | 30,00,000 |
| 22 | Sri Venkateshwara Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Chennai | 5,40,000 | 16,20,000 | 30,00,000 |
| 23 | Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College & Hospital, Perambalur | 4,50,000 | 15,00,000 | 27,00,000 |
| 24 | Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Institute of Medical Sciences & Hospital (SQP), Perambalur | 5,40,000 | 16,20,000 | 30,00,000 |
| 25 | Kanyakumari Medical Mission Research Centre | 5,40,000 | 16,20,000 | 30,00,000 |
Tamil Nadu NEET UG Admission Process – Detailed
| Step | Detailed Process |
|---|---|
| 1. NEET UG Qualification | Candidate must appear for NEET UG 2026 and qualify as per the applicable NEET eligibility criteria. |
| 2. Online Registration | Visit the official Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee portal and register for MBBS/BDS counselling using NEET and personal details. |
| 3. Fill Application Form | Enter personal, academic, NEET, category, nativity and other required information carefully in the online application. |
| 4. Upload Documents | Upload the required certificates such as NEET scorecard, Class 10/12 documents, community certificate and other applicable documents. |
| 5. Fee Payment | Pay the prescribed counselling/application fee through the available online payment method. |
| 6. Submit Application | Review all information and documents, then submit the application before the notified deadline. |
| 7. Document & Eligibility Verification | The Selection Committee checks the submitted application and documents to determine the candidate’s eligibility for counselling. |
| 8. Rank List | Eligible candidates are included in the applicable Tamil Nadu NEET UG merit/rank list based on NEET merit and State counselling rules. |
| 9. Choice Filling | Eligible candidates select their preferred MBBS/BDS colleges and courses from the available choices. |
| 10. Choice Locking | Candidates must confirm/lock their choices within the specified counselling deadline. |
| 11. Seat Allotment | Seats are allotted based on NEET rank, category, eligibility, candidate choices and availability of seats. |
| 12. Download Allotment Order | Candidates who receive a seat can download their official seat allotment order from the counselling portal. |
| 13. College Reporting | The candidate must report to the allotted medical/dental college within the prescribed date and time. |
| 14. Document Verification | Original documents are verified by the allotted institution as part of the admission process. |
| 15. Fee Payment | Pay the prescribed college/admission fee and complete other required financial formalities. |
| 16. Admission Confirmation | After successful document verification, fee payment and joining formalities, the candidate’s MBBS/BDS admission is confirmed. |
| 17. Further Counselling Rounds | Candidates may participate in subsequent rounds, subject to the applicable Tamil Nadu counselling rules and eligibility. |
Documents Required
| Document | Requirement |
|---|---|
| NEET UG 2026 Scorecard | Mandatory |
| NEET UG 2026 Admit Card | Mandatory |
| Class 10 Mark Sheet & Certificate | Mandatory |
| Class 12 Mark Sheet & Certificate | Mandatory |
| Transfer Certificate | Mandatory |
| Valid ID Proof | Mandatory |
| Passport-size Photos | Mandatory |
| Tamil Nadu Nativity Certificate | If applicable |
| Community Certificate | If applicable |
| 7.5% Government School Certificate | If applicable |
| PwD Certificate | If applicable |
| NRI/Minority Documents | If applicable |
| Other applicable certificates | As per prospectus |