Complete admission guide for Tamil Nadu 85% state quota. Check official registration process, counselling schedule, domicile rules, and college-wise expected cutoff ranks.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Government Medical College (Top College), Tamil Nadu | 150 | 2005 |
| College Name | MBBS Intake | Est. Year |
|---|---|---|
| Private Medical College, Tamil Nadu | 150 | 2012 |
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.
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