Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling 2026: Registration, Dates, Eligibility, Fees, Cutoff, etc.

Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling 2026: The Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Tamil Nadu, conducts the Tamil Nadu NEET PG counselling 2026 and releases the Tamil Nadu NEET PG merit list online. Candidates who secure a place in the Tamil Nadu PG medical admission will be called for counselling. Candidates must fill out the application form and choose their preferred college during the counselling process. Admission is given to various government and private medical colleges in Tamil Nadu, affiliated with Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, based on NEET PG scores. NBEMS declared the NEET PG 2026 result on September 24, 2026, and Tamil Nadu’s state counselling is expected to open once MCC’s schedule is announced.

In this article, we have provided complete details about TN NEET PG Counselling 2026 including the schedule, eligibility criteria, the State Quota vs AIQ split, in-service reservation, reservation policy, fees, bond and discontinuation penalty, documents required, cutoff and the list of participating colleges.

Quick Facts

Hello Candidates, here are the quick facts for you. This will give you an overview of Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling 2026:

Features	Specifications
Name of Examination	National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (PG) or NEET PG
Conducted by	National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)
Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling conducting authority	Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Tamil Nadu
Exam Date	30th August, 2026
NEET PG result	Declared on 24th September, 2026
Level of NEET Examination	National-level
MCC AIQ NEET PG Counselling starting date	Official schedule awaited; expected October–November 2026
Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling starting date	Expected November 2026 (tentative, based on the previous cycle)
Category	Postgraduate
Official Website	tnmedicalselection.net

Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling Dates 2026

DMER Tamil Nadu has not released its 2026 schedule yet. The dates below are tentative and will be updated once the official notice is published. For reference, in the previous cycle, registration opened on 9 September 2025 and closed on 16 September 2025.

Events	Dates
NEET PG 2026 Result	Declared on 24-09-2026
Registration Start Date	Expected November 2026
Last date for online submission	To Be Announced
Display of Provisional Merit List Round 1	To Be Announced
Display of Final Merit List Round 1	To Be Announced
Filling of choices for Round 1	To Be Announced
Provisional Seat Allotment for Round 1	To Be Announced
Final Seat Allotment for Round 1	To Be Announced
Round 2 Counselling Registration	To Be Announced
Display of Provisional Merit List Round 2	To Be Announced
Display of Final Merit List Round 2	To Be Announced
Filling of choices for Round 2	To Be Announced
Provisional Seat Allotment for Round 2	To Be Announced
Final Seat Allotment for Round 2	To Be Announced
Date of Reporting at the allotted institute	To Be Announced
Round-3 Counselling Registration	To Be Announced
Display of Provisional Merit List Round-3	To Be Announced
Final Merit List Round-3	To Be Announced
Provisional seat allocation	To Be Announced
Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy Round	To Be Announced
Last date of joining the Institute	To Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria

To get admission to PG medical courses, candidates are required to meet the following eligibility criteria for NEET PG Counselling 2026:

• NEET PG: Candidates must have qualified NEET PG 2026 (minimum 50th percentile for General/EWS, 45th for General PwBD, 40th for SC/ST/OBC).
• Age Limit: There is no age limit for admission to PG (MD/MS) courses.
• Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold an MBBS degree or a recognized certificate from the National Medical Commission (NMC).
• Internship: Candidates must complete their one-year internship or CRRI (Compulsory Rotating Residential Internship) or have the original certificate by the cut-off date specified in the TN Selection Committee notification.
• Registration Certificate: Candidates must have a permanent or provisional MBBS registration certificate issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC) or the Tamil Nadu Medical Council.
• Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India.
• Tamil Nadu Eligibility: For State Quota seats, candidates generally must have completed MBBS from a Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University-affiliated college, or hold a Nativity Certificate confirming Tamil Nadu origin, as prescribed in the counselling brochure.

Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling Steps

The candidates can visit the Directorate of Medical Education and Research, Tamil Nadu’s official portal to get themselves registered for Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling. The step-by-step process of counselling is given below:

Steps	Description
Step1: Registration	Candidates must first register themselves on the official counselling website of Tamil Nadu by using their NEET PG Roll no and other required details.
Step 2: Payment of Counselling Fee	Candidates are required to pay the prescribed counselling fee online, which is non-refundable.
Step 3: Choice filling and Locking	Once the payment of the registration fee is completed, the candidate can select the preferred college and courses from the available options based on their eligibility.
Step 4: Document Verification	Candidates need to upload and verify required documents online, including their NEET PG scorecards, certificates, ID proof etc.
Step 5: Seat Allotment	Seats are allotted to the candidates by the counselling authority based on their rank, choices filled, and seat availability.
Step 6: Reporting to Allotted College	The candidate downloads the allotment letter and reports to the allotted college within a specified timeframe with original documents for verification.
Step 7: Upgradation and further Rounds	The candidate can opt for a further round if not satisfied with the allotted seat and college.

Counselling Registration Fee & Security Deposit

Based on the previous cycle’s fee structure (confirm against the 2026 notification):

Category	NEET PG counselling fee	Security deposit
AIQ or Central University General category candidates	Rs. 1,000/-	Rs. 25,000/-
SC/ST/OBC/PwD category candidates	Rs. 500/-	Rs. 10,000/-
Deemed University candidates	Rs. 5,000/-	Rs. 2,00,000/-

Tamil Nadu NEET PG Reservation Policy

Seat allotment also depends on the reservation category of the candidate. Tamil Nadu follows community-based reservation, and the categories commonly used include:

• Open Competition (OC/General)
• Backward Class (BC) and Backward Class Muslim (BCM)
• Most Backward Class/Denotified Communities (MBC/DNC)
• Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Caste Arunthathiyar (SCA)
• Scheduled Tribe (ST)
• Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD)

Exact percentages, in-service quota, and other special reservations are notified in the official information bulletin each year. Verify them before filling the choice.

Documents Required

The documents mentioned below are mandatory for candidates applying for Tamil Nadu NEET PG counselling.

• NEET PG Score Card
• NEET PG Admit Card
• Aadhaar Card
• MBBS Degree / Provisional Pass Certificate / Diploma Certificate
• CRRI Completion Certificate
• Permanent / Provisional Medical Registration Certificate (issued by NMC/State Medical Council)
• Community Certificate (if applicable)
• TNPSC/MRB Selection & Posting Order (for in-service candidates)
• Nativity Certificate with supporting documents (if applicable)
• Disability Certificate from Regional Medical Board (if applicable)
• Eligibility Certificate (if applicable)
• Postcard-size colour photograph (4″x6″) – same as uploaded in the NEET PG 2026 application

NEET PG counselling Factors

1. 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats
2. 50% State Quota seats
3. Central Universities (DU, AMU, BHU)
4. Deemed Universities
5. ESIC colleges
6. Armed Forces Medical Services

NEET PG 2026 Cutoff

Category	Minimum Qualifying/Eligibility Criteria	Cut-Off Scores (Out of 720)
General/EWS	50th percentile	262
General PwBD	45th percentile	244
SC/ST/OBC (including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC)	40th percentile	226

Participating Colleges: Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling

Here, we have mentioned the list of top colleges in Tamil Nadu that accept the NEET PG Scorecard.

Colleges	Location	Intake
Madurai Govt Medical College	Madurai	214
Thanjavur Govt Medical College	Thanjavur	120
Omandurar Govt Medical College	Chennai	31
Coimbatore Govt Medical College	Coimbatore	121
Sivagangai Govt Medical College	Sivaganga	26
Tirunelveli Govt Medical College	Tirunelveli	144
Vellore Govt Medical College	Vellore	52
Kilpauk Govt Medical College	Chennai	138
Theni Govt Medical College	Theni	46
Mohan Kumaramangalam Govt Medical College	Salem	95
Tiruvannamalai Govt Medical College	Tiruvannamalai	30
Chengalpattu Govt Medical College	Chengalpattu	94
Rajah Muthiah Medical College	Cuddalore	134

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)