Tamil Nadu NEET PG Merit List: The Directorate of Medical Education (DME/DMER), Tamil Nadu, will publish the Tamil Nadu MD/MS/PG Diploma merit list for all eligible registered applicants after NEET PG 2026 results are declared. NEET PG 2026 is scheduled for August 30, 2026, with the admit card already released on August 24-25, 2026. The Tamil Nadu NEET PG merit list will include the candidate’s name, roll number, qualifying status, category, and NEET PG score/rank details, and will be released on tnmedicalselection.net in online and PDF formats.
This article covers the expected Tamil Nadu MD/MS merit list dates, eligibility, seat matrix, documents required, how to download the list, tie-breaking criteria, and answers to frequently asked questions:
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NEET PG Brief Description
| Features | Specifications |
| Name of Examination | NEET PG |
| Conducted by | National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) |
| Exam Date 2026 | August 30, 2026 (Confirmed) |
| Admit Card | Released August 24–25, 2026 |
| NEET PG Result | Expected mid-to-late September 2026 |
| Tamil Nadu NEET PG Conducting Authority | Directorate of Medical Education / DMER, Tamil Nadu |
| No. of Seats in MD/MS/Diploma | 4,654+ (2025 reference: 2,661 MD + 1,538 MS + 48 PG Diploma) |
| Tamil Nadu State Quota Counselling Start | November 2026 (Tentative) |
| MCC AIQ NEET PG 2026 Counselling Start | October–November 2026 (Tentative) |
| Level of Examination | National-level |
| Get Admission Helpdesk | +91-9891-599-734 |
| Official Website | tnmedicalselection.net |
Tamil Nadu MD/MS Merit List 2026 Expected Dates
Candidates can check the expected Tamil Nadu Merit List dates below. These are indicative, based on the confirmed NEET PG 2026 exam date and the 2025 reference cycle, and will be updated as soon as DMER Tamil Nadu issues the official notification:
| Events | Expected/Reference Dates |
| NEET PG 2026 Exam | August 30, 2026 (Confirmed) |
| NEET PG 2026 Result | Mid-to-late September 2026 (Expected) |
| Tamil Nadu NEET PG Round 1 2026 merit list | November 2026 (Tentative) |
| Tamil Nadu NEET PG Round 2 2026 merit list | December 2026 (Tentative) |
| Tamil Nadu NEET PG Mop-Up 2026 merit list | January 2027 (Tentative) |
| Tamil Nadu NEET PG Stray Vacancy Round | February 2027 (Tentative) |
Eligibility Criteria for Tamil Nadu NEET PG Merit List
To be included in the Tamil Nadu NEET PG merit list, candidates must meet the following criteria:
Join NEET PG News 2026 | Eligibility Criteria | Requirement |
| Nationality | Indian citizen |
| Domicile | Tamil Nadu domicile for state/government quota (non-domicile candidates are restricted to management quota only) |
| Educational Qualification | MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised institution |
| Internship | Completed, or completing, the one-year compulsory rotating internship on/before September 30, 2026 |
| Qualifying Exam | Must qualify NEET PG 2026 at or above the applicable percentile |
| Registration | Valid registration with the Tamil Nadu State Medical Council or NMC |
Types of Rank Lists Relevant for Tamil Nadu NEET PG 2026
Different rank lists apply to different seat pools – knowing which one applies to you helps you plan your choices:
- All India Rank (AIR): Released by NBEMS along with the NEET PG 2026 result. Governs the MCC’s All India Quota (50% of government seats), plus AIIMS/JIPMER PG seats.
- Tamil Nadu State Quota Merit List: Governs the 50% state quota in government colleges and the government quota in self-financing colleges, prepared by the Selection Committee, DME/DMER.
- Management Quota Rank List: Applies to management/self-financing quota seats in private medical colleges in Tamil Nadu; open to non-domicile candidates as well.
Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling Fee 2026
Per the 2025 reference cycle, the non-refundable counselling fee was:
| Quota | Fee (2025 reference; 2026 TBC) |
| Government Quota | ₹3,000 |
| Management Quota | ₹5,000 |
Documents Required
Keep the following documents ready before applying for the Tamil Nadu NEET PG counselling process:
- MBBS Certificate
- Mark sheets of MBBS 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-year examinations
- Medical Registration Certificate
- Internship Completion Certificate (or certificate confirming completion by Sept 30, 2026)
- Photo identity proof (Aadhaar Card / Passport / PAN Card / Driving License — self-attested)
- Birth Certificate for proof of age (if DOB is not on the HSC mark sheet)
- NEET PG 2026 Score Card and Admit Card
- Copy of Online Counselling Registration Certificate
- Nativity/Domicile Certificate
- Category/Community Certificate (BC, MBC, SC, ST, SCA, EWS), if applicable
- Sponsorship Certificate from State Govt., if applicable
- 8 copies of passport-size photographs
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who releases the Tamil Nadu NEET PG Merit List?
The Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Tamil Nadu is the official authority that releases the Tamil Nadu NEET PG Merit List for admission to MD/MS/PG Diploma courses under the state quota.
What details are mentioned in the Tamil Nadu NEET PG Merit List?
The Tamil Nadu NEET PG Merit List includes the candidate’s name, NEET PG roll number, NEET PG score & rank, application number, category, state rank, and service/non-service quota status.
Is the Tamil Nadu NEET PG Merit List prepared category-wise?
Yes, it is prepared separately for Service Quota (government doctors) and Non-Service Quota, and further categorized by OC, BC, MBC, SC, ST, SCA, and PWD groups with individual merit ranks.
Are non-domicile candidates eligible for the Tamil Nadu NEET PG Merit List?
No, non-domicile candidates are not eligible for the state quota merit list. They may apply only for the All India Quota or management quota seats in private colleges.
Will the Tamil Nadu NEET PG Merit List be revised after the first round?
Yes – it may be revised after each counselling round due to seat withdrawals, court directions, or the inclusion of new candidates.
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