The Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Tamil Nadu has started the online application process for Tamil Nadu NEET PG counselling 2026. Candidates can apply at tnmedicalselection.net from 12 noon today, and the last date is October 15 at 5 PM. The committee has said there will be no extension.
The counselling is for MD, MS and PG Diploma seats in government medical colleges and government-quota seats in self-financing medical colleges affiliated to the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.
Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling 2026: Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Authority | Selection Committee, DMER, Tamil Nadu |
| Courses | MD, MS and PG Diploma |
| Colleges | Government medical colleges and government-quota seats in self-financing colleges |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Official Website | tnmedicalselection.net |
| Application Fee | ₹3,000 (SC/ST exempt) |
Important Dates
Join NEET PG News 2026 | Event | Date |
| Application start | Today, 12:00 noon |
| Application last date | October 15, 5:00 PM (server time) |
| Rank list | To be notified |
| Counselling rounds | To be notified |
| Course commencement | To be notified |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have qualified NEET PG 2026. The minimum qualifying marks are:
| Category | Minimum Percentile | Qualifying Score |
| General | 50th | 262 |
| SC / ST / OBC | 40th | 226 |
| General PwD | 45th | 244 |
Other eligibility conditions:
- MBBS degree with the compulsory internship completed by the cut-off date given in the prospectus
- Registration with the NMC or a State Medical Council
- Eligibility Certificate from the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, if the MBBS is from outside Tamil Nadu
- Candidates currently pursuing a PG degree, diploma or DNB course cannot apply
- Candidates who have already completed a PG degree or DNB cannot apply
- Diploma holders can apply for degree courses only
- In-service doctors need two years of continuous service as on March 31, 2026, with service particulars certified by the forwarding authority
Fees to Pay
| Fee | Amount | When to Pay |
| Application fee | ₹3,000 (non-refundable) | While applying |
| Registration fee | ₹1,000 (non-refundable) | At counselling registration |
| Security deposit, government colleges | ₹30,000 | After seat allotment |
| Security deposit, self-financing colleges (government quota) | ₹1,00,000 | After seat allotment |
- SC/ST (including Arunthathiyar) candidates who are Tamil Nadu natives are exempt from the application fee
- Payment is online only, by debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI
- A deduction from the bank account is not proof of payment, so confirm on the portal that it went through
Documents Required
Following a High Court order, all documents must be uploaded with the online application. The committee has said incomplete applications or unclear documents will be rejected without reconsideration.
- NEET PG 2026 scorecard and admit card
- MBBS degree, diploma or provisional pass certificate
- CRRI/CRMI completion certificate
- NMC or State Medical Council registration certificate
- Community and nativity certificates, if applicable
- Aadhaar card, plus a passport, voter ID or driving licence
- Parent’s Aadhaar card and school certificates
- PwD medical certificate dated within three months, if applicable
- Eligibility Certificate, if the MBBS is from outside Tamil Nadu
- Service particulars certified by the forwarding authority, for in-service candidates
- The same photograph used for NEET PG 2026
Counselling Rounds and Penalty
| Round | Key Points |
| Round 1 | Registration, choice locking and seat allotment |
| Round 2 | Re-allotment for those who joined in Round 1 |
| Round 3 | Remaining vacancies are filled |
| Stray Round | Final round for candidates not allotted a seat earlier |
- Candidates who join and leave after the resignation period must pay a penalty of ₹10 lakh for diploma courses or ₹15 lakh for degree courses
- All admissions and resignations are online only
Points to Remember
- No changes are allowed once the application is submitted
- Candidates who use an agent remain responsible for the details filled in
- Claiming Tamil Nadu nativity while holding nativity of another state can lead to legal action
- Candidates should check the official website regularly for the rank list and counselling dates
- State counselling comes alongside the MCC All India Quota counselling, whose Round 1 registration runs from October 12 to 21
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