Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026

Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu has announced the online counselling process for admissions to MBBS, BDS, and allied medical courses for the 2026 session. This process manages the allocation of 85% state quota seats and 100% of seats in private medical colleges within the state.

📅 Important Dates

• Round 1 Result Date: August 27, 2026
• Round 1 Reporting/Joining Window: August 27 to September 5, 2026
• Round 2 Schedule: September 7, 2026

🎓 Eligibility & Scope

• Requirement: Based on NEET UG 2026 scores and the Tamil Nadu state merit list.
• Seats Covered: 85% State Quota + 100% Private Medical College seats.
• Exclusions: 15% All India Quota (AIQ) and central/deemed university seats are handled by the MCC.

🛠️ Counselling Procedure

1. Online Registration: Register via the official DME Tamil Nadu portal.
2. Choice Filling: Select and lock preferred colleges and courses.
3. Seat Allotment: Processing based on rank, category, and choices.
4. Result Declaration: Check and download the provisional allotment order.
5. Reporting: Visit the allotted institute for document verification and confirmation.

⚠️ Key Instructions

• Choice Locking: Ensure choices are locked before the deadline; unlocked choices may be ignored.
• Reporting: Failure to report within the specified joining window may lead to the forfeiture of the seat.
• Updates: Regularly check the official website for Round 2 and Round 3 updates.