Complete admission guide for Tamil Nadu 85% state quota. Check official registration process, counselling schedule, domicile rules, and college-wise expected cutoff ranks.
📌 Quick Summary: Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling Direct Answer
Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 regulates 85% state quota MBBS/BDS admissions across government and private medical institutions. Candidates must register online on the official state portal upon NEET scorecard declaration. Government Seats: Reserved for eligible state domicile residents. Private Seats: Open to candidates across India (where open state rules apply) or subject to state quota guidelines. Security deposit and choice filling are mandatory for seat allotment.
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Status: Open state for private college seats.
The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu is responsible for conducting the MBBS/BDS/AYUSH state quota admissions in 2026. State quota admissions represent 85% of all medical seats in the state, with the remaining 15% administered centrally by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under the All India Quota (AIQ).
Standard domicile rules apply for government quota (85% state quota). Domicile certificate and matching school criteria required.
Admissions are conducted in multiple online rounds. Below is the standard flow of rounds for Tamil Nadu NEET UG admission:
Register on the official Tamil Nadu portal and pay the non-refundable registration fee along with uploading required passport photos and signatures.
Documents are verified online or at designated nodal centers. A state merit list is then published displaying your state rank.
Select your preferred medical and dental colleges in order of preference. Candidates must lock choices before the last date.
Seats are allotted based on NEET score, state rank, and choice locks. Report to the allotted college for medical checkup and fee submission.
Based on previous allotment trends, here is the expected cutoff rank and score required to secure a seat in government and private colleges:
| Category | Expected Cutoff (Govt Colleges) | Expected Cutoff (Private Colleges) |
|---|---|---|
| General / UR | 600+ (Govt), 500+ (Private) | 600+ (Govt), 500+ (Private) |
| OBC | 595+ (Govt), 490+ (Private) | 595+ (Govt), 490+ (Private) |
| SC | 480+ (Govt), 390+ (Private) | 480+ (Govt), 390+ (Private) |
| ST | 350+ (Govt), 300+ (Private) | 350+ (Govt), 300+ (Private) |
| College Name | MBBS Intake | Est. Year |
|---|---|---|
| AIIMS Madurai | 50 | 2021 |
| Chengalpattu Medical College, Chengalpattu | 100 | 1965 |
| Coimbatore Medical College, Coimbatore | 200 | 1966 |
| E.S.I.C. Medical College & Hospital, Chennai | 150 | 2013 |
| Government Dharmapuri Medical College, Dharmapuri | 100 | 2008 |
| Government Erode Medical College & Hospital, Perundurai | 100 | 1992 |
| Government Medical College & ESIC Hospital, Coimbatore | 100 | 2016 |
| Government Medical College, Ariyalur | 150 | 2021 |
| Government Medical College, Dindigul | 150 | 2021 |
| Government Medical College, Kallakurichi | 150 | 2021 |
| Government Medical College, Karur | 150 | 2019 |
| Government Medical College, Krishnagiri | 150 | 2021 |
| Government Medical College, Nagapattinam | 150 | 2021 |
| Government Medical College, Namakkal | 100 | 2021 |
| Government Medical College, Omandurar | 100 | 2015 |
| Government Medical College, Pudukottai | 150 | 2017 |
| Government Medical College, Ramanathapuram | 100 | 2021 |
| Government Medical College, The Nilgiris | 150 | 2021 |
| Government Medical College, Thiruvallur | 100 | 2021 |
| Government Medical College, Tiruppur | 100 | 2021 |
| Government Medical College, Virudhunagar | 150 | 2021 |
| Government Sivaganga Medical College, Sivaganga | 100 | 2012 |
| Government Thiruvannamalai Medical College, Thiruvannamalai | 100 | 2013 |
| Government Vellore Medical College, Vellore | 100 | 2005 |
| Government Villupuram Medical College, Villupuram | 100 | 2010 |
| Govt. Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College, Salem | 100 | 1986 |
| Kanyakumari Government Medical College, Asaripallam | 150 | 2003 |
| KAP Vishwanathan Government Medical College, Tiruchirappalli | 150 | 1998 |
| Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai | 150 | 1960 |
| Madras Medical College, Chennai | 250 | 1835 |
| Madurai Medical College, Madurai | 250 | 1954 |
| Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Annamalainagar | 150 | 1985 |
| Stanley Medical College, Chennai | 250 | 1838 |
| Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur | 150 | 1959 |
| Theni Government Medical College, Theni | 100 | 2006 |
| Thiruvarur Government Medical College, Thiruvarur | 100 | 2010 |
| Thoothukudi Medical College, Thoothukudi | 150 | 2000 |
| Tirunelveli Medical College, Tirunelveli | 250 | 1965 |
| College Name | MBBS Intake | Est. Year |
|---|---|---|
| ACS Medical College & Hospital, Chennai | 250 | 2008 |
| Annaii Medical College and Hospital, Kancheepuram | 200 | 2024 |
| Annapoorna Medical College and Hospital, Salem | 150 | 2011 |
| Arunai Medical College and Hospital, Mathur Tiruvannamalai | 200 | 2021 |
| Bhaarat Medical College & Hospital, Selaiyur | 250 | 2020 |
| Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Kanchipuram | 250 | 2006 |
| Christian Medical College, Vellore | 100 | 1942 |
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| Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Perambalur | 150 | 2023 |
| Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital, Siruvachur | 250 | 2011 |
| Indira Medical College & Hospitals, Thiruvallur | 150 | 2020 |
| J R Medical College And Hospital, Villupuram | 200 | 2024 |
| Kanyakumari Medical Mission Research Centre, Kalkulam | 100 | 2024 |
| Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences, Madhuranthagam | 150 | 2009 |
| Karpagam Faculty of Medical Sciences & Research, Coimbatore | 150 | 2012 |
| KMCH Institute of Health Sciences & Research, Coimbatore | 150 | 2019 |
| Madha Medical College and Hospital, Chennai | 150 | 2011 |
| Meenakshi Medical College & Research Institute, Kanchipuram | 250 | 2003 |
| Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Science and Research | 150 | 2008 |
| Nandha Medical College & Hospital, Erode | 150 | 2023 |
| Panimalar Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Chennai | 200 | 2020 |
| PSG Institute of Medical Sciences, Coimbatore | 250 | 1985 |
| PSP Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Chennai | 100 | 2023 |
| Saveetha Medical College & Hospital, Kanchipuram | 250 | 2008 |
| Shri Satya Sai Medical College & Research Institute, Kanchipuram | 250 | 2008 |
| Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital, Chennai | 250 | 2003 |
| Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Kanyakumari | 150 | 2006 |
| Sri Lalithambigai Medical College and Hospital | 200 | 2021 |
| Sri Muthukumaran Medical College, Chennai | 150 | 2010 |
| Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute | 250 | 1985 |
| Sri Venkateswaraa Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Chennai | 250 | 2022 |
| Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital, Tiruchirappalli | 250 | 2021 |
| SRM Medical Hospital & Research Centre, Kancheepuram | 250 | 2005 |
| St. Peters Medical College, Hosur | 250 | 2021 |
| Swamy Vivekananda Medical College Hospital, Namakkal | 200 | 2021 |
| Tagore Medical College & Hospital, Chennai | 250 | 2010 |
| Takshashila Medical College, Villupuram | 100 | 2025 |
| Trichy SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre | 250 | 2009 |
| Velammal Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Madurai | 150 | 2013 |
| VELS Medical College & Hospital, Bandikavanoor | 250 | 2021 |
| Vinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar Medical College, Salem | 150 | 1996 |
Get answers to the most common queries regarding Tamil Nadu MBBS & BDS state quota admission counselling.
The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu conducts the counselling process for government and private medical seats in Tamil Nadu.
Open state for private college seats.
The official website is https://tnmedicalselection.net/ where registration forms and allotment lists are published.
Tamil Nadu NEET UG counselling begins after the NEET UG result and the state merit list are released. The exact 2026 schedule is announced by the state counselling authority — always check the official notice for confirmed dates.
Tamil Nadu usually conducts multiple rounds — typically Round 1, Round 2, a Mop-Up round and a Stray Vacancy round — each with its own registration, choice filling, seat allotment and reporting.
All India Quota (15%) seats are filled centrally by MCC and need no state domicile, while Tamil Nadu state-quota (85%) seats are reserved for eligible domicile candidates and filled by the state authority. Many students apply for both.
Compare your NEET rank and category against last year's closing ranks for Tamil Nadu medical colleges. Envision Career's college predictor gives you a realistic shortlist before choice filling.
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