📋 Official Prospectus 2026–27
🔴 Released: 29 June 2026
Tamil Nadu MBBS/BDS
Counselling 2026 —
Complete Guide
The Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee (DME&R, Chennai) has released the official counselling prospectus for MBBS and BDS admissions 2026–27 under Government and Management Quota. Here is everything you need to know.
📅 Key Dates
Notification & Application Opens29 June 2026
Last Date to ApplyTo be announced
Rank ListTo be announced
Counselling Rounds4 Rounds (R1→R2→Mop-Up→Stray)
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Official Portal
www.tnmedicalselection.org🟢
Official Prospectus Released — NEET UG 2026 Tamil Nadu
Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education & Research (DME&R), Kilpauk, Chennai – 600010 has released the Tamil Nadu Medical/Dental UG Counselling Prospectus 2026–27.
📅 Released: 29 June 2026
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Separate Applications Required
Students must apply separately for Government Quota and Management Quota counselling. One application cannot be used for both. If you are interested in both, apply to each independently.
Application & Registration Fees
💰 Application & Registration Fee Structure
Tamil Nadu MBBS/BDS Counselling 2026–27
| Category | Government Quota | Management Quota |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | ₹500 | ₹1,000 |
| Registration Fee | ₹500 | ₹1,000 |
| SC / SCA / ST Candidates | ✅ Fully Exempted from all fees | |
Security Deposit
🏦 Security Deposit — Refundable on Exit
| Institution Type | Security Deposit |
|---|---|
| Government Medical Colleges | NIL |
| Government Dental Colleges | NIL |
| Govt Quota in Private Colleges | ₹30,000 |
| Management Quota | ₹1,00,000 |
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SC/SCA/ST Exemption on Security Deposit
SC/SCA/ST candidates and SC converts to Christianity with annual family income below ₹2.5 lakh are exempted from the security deposit.
4 Counselling Rounds — How They Work
R1
Round 1
Fresh Registration
Fresh registration required
Choice filling and locking
Seat allotment based on rank
✅ Free Exit Allowed
R2
Round 2
Fresh Choice Filling
Fresh choice filling mandatory
Previous choices invalid
Choice locking before deadline
✅ Free Exit (before deadline)
R3
Mop-Up Round
No Free Exit
No free exit allowed
Non-joining = fee forfeiture
Ineligible for further rounds
❌ No Free Exit
SV
Stray Vacancy Round
Final Round
Final round — no resignation
Non-joining attracts penalties
Tuition fee also forfeited
❌ No Resignation Allowed
🚪 Free Exit Rules Summary
| Round | Free Exit? | Consequence if Non-Joining |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | ✅ Yes | No penalty |
| Round 2 | ✅ Yes (before deadline) | No penalty if before deadline |
| Round 3 (Mop-Up) | ❌ No | Security deposit + tuition fee forfeited; debarred |
| Stray Vacancy Round | ❌ No | Penalties apply; debarment from counselling |
Seat Categories
🏥 Seat Category Breakdown
| Quota | Where Available | Seat Share |
|---|---|---|
| Government Quota (GQ) | Govt Medical Colleges + Private Institutions | 50–65% in private institutions |
| Management Quota (MQ) | Private self-financing colleges | ~35% of seats |
| NRI Quota | Self-financing institutions | 15% (vacant → MQ in Round 3) |
| Minority Quota | Religious & linguistic minority institutions | As per institution norms |
Tamil Nadu Reservation Policy (69%)
31%
OC
Open Competition
30%
BC
Backward Class
20%
MBC/DNC
Most Backward Class
18%
SC
Scheduled Caste
1%
ST
Scheduled Tribe
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Additional Internal Reservations
• 3.5% internal reservation within BC quota for BCM (BC Muslim) candidates.
• 16% of SC quota reserved for SCA (Arunthathiyar) candidates.
• 16% of SC quota reserved for SCA (Arunthathiyar) candidates.
Special Reservations
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PwD Quota
5% in all institutions
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Sports Quota
13 MBBS + 2 BDS seats
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Ex-Servicemen
10 MBBS + 1 BDS seat
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Govt School Students
7.5% of Government seats
7.5% Government School Reservation — Details
🏫 7.5% Special Preferential Reservation
For Government School Students — NEET UG 2026
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School Type | Studied from Class 6 to 12 entirely in Government Schools |
| NEET Qualification | Must have qualified NEET-UG 2026 |
| Certificate Required | Bonafide Certificate from school + CEO countersignature |
| Issuing Authority | Chief Educational Officer (CEO) of respective district |
| Unfilled Seats | Revert to general pool if unfilled |
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7.5% Certificate Must Be Countersigned by CEO
The bonafide certificate must cover Class 6 to 12 completely in government schools and must be countersigned by the Chief Educational Officer (CEO) of your district. School-issued certificates alone are not sufficient.
CMC Vellore Seat Distribution
Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore
Admissions divided between DME and institutional quota. Apply to both!
30%
Government Quota (via DME)
20%
TN Christian Minority
50%
CMC Institutional Quota
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Apply to Both CMC & DME
Candidates seeking CMC Vellore seats must apply separately to CMC Vellore AND Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee. Missing either application means missing your seat.
Choice Filling Rules
✅ Important Choice Filling Instructions
| # | Rule |
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| 1 | Fresh choices must be filled in every round — previously locked choices are invalid in Round 2 onwards |
| 2 | Once choices are locked, no modifications are allowed in that round |
| 3 | Mutual transfers between colleges are strictly prohibited |
| 4 | Candidates should fill choices in order of their preference — higher preference first |
Documents Required for Counselling
Documents submitted late will not be accepted. Keep originals AND multiple attested copies ready before counselling begins.
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NEET 2026 Score Card✓
NEET 2026 Admit Card✓
Class 10 Mark Sheet (both sides)✓
Class 12 Mark Sheet✓
Transfer Certificate✓
Community Certificate✓
Nativity Certificate (if applicable)✓
7.5% Govt School Certificate + CEO✓
Minority Certificate (if applicable)✓
NRI Sponsorship Documents✓
PwD Certificate (if applicable)✓
Sports Certificates (if applicable)✓
Ex-Servicemen Certificate✓
Aadhaar Card✓
Passport-size Photographs✓
Income Certificate (fee exemption)Important Warnings from DME
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No Agents or Middlemen — Do not approach or pay any agent for counselling assistance. All admissions are conducted ONLY through the official website. Agents cannot guarantee seats.
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False Certificates = Criminal Action — Submitting false or fabricated certificates leads to immediate cancellation of admission, criminal proceedings, and permanent debarment from future TN counselling.
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No Offline Resignation — Resignation from an allotted seat must be done only through the official online portal. Offline resignation is not permitted under any circumstances.
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Check Official Website Regularly — Counselling schedules, cut-off lists, and round dates are announced only on www.tnmedicalselection.org. Check daily for updates.
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