Overview
The Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DME), Tamil Nadu has released the Round 2 schedule for Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 2026 for admission to MBBS and BDS programmes. Candidates who qualified NEET UG 2026 can check the registration, choice-filling, seat-allotment and reporting schedule through the official portal. This is an admission process rather than a recruitment drive; the total number of seats will be listed in the college-wise seat matrix.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Directorate of Medical Education and Research, Tamil Nadu |
| Post Name | MBBS and BDS Admission through NEET UG Counselling |
| Total Vacancies | Not applicable; seats as per the Round 2 seat matrix |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | tnhealth.tn.gov.in |
Important Dates
Candidates should refer to the official Round 2 schedule for the exact time assigned to each counselling activity. The key date status is provided below because specific calendar dates were not included in the available notification details.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| NEET UG 2026 Exam Date | TBA |
| NEET UG 2026 Result Date | TBA |
| Round 1 Counselling | Completed |
| Round 2 Counselling | Schedule released |
| Round 3 Counselling | TBA |
Applicants must complete registration, fee payment, choice locking and reporting within the notified deadlines. Missing a deadline may lead to cancellation of candidature for that round.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.
- Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology, and English must have been studied as required subjects.
- Applicants must have qualified NEET UG 2026 and secured the prescribed percentile for their category.
- Candidates must satisfy National Medical Commission, Dental Council and Tamil Nadu admission requirements.
- Those applying for government-quota seats must meet the applicable Tamil Nadu nativity or domicile conditions.
- Applicants claiming reservation, special category, minority or linguistic status must possess valid supporting certificates.
Age Limit
- The candidate should have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31, 2026.
- Any upper-age requirement will be governed by prevailing NEET UG and regulatory rules.
- Date of birth must match the details recorded in the Class 10 certificate and counselling application.
Fees
- Candidates must pay the prescribed online registration fee for the applicable counselling category.
- A security deposit or tuition-fee deposit may apply depending on government quota, management quota, category and institution type.
- Registration charges, where specified as non-refundable, will not be returned after successful payment.
- Applicants should verify the current fee table in the official prospectus before making payment and retain the transaction receipt.
Selection Process
- NEET UG merit: Candidates are considered based on their NEET UG 2026 score, rank, category and eligibility status.
- Choice filling and seat allotment: Registered candidates submit and lock college-course preferences. Seats are allocated using rank, reservation rules, available seats and the order of choices.
- Document verification and admission: Allotted candidates must download the allotment order, report to the designated institution, submit original documents and pay the required admission fee by the deadline.
Round 1 candidates should carefully check the rules governing upgradation, resignation and participation in Round 2. Candidates who do not receive a seat in Round 2 may be able to participate in Round 3, subject to eligibility conditions and fresh vacancies.
How to Apply
- Visit the Tamil Nadu Health Department's official website at tnhealth.tn.gov.in.
- Open the Medical Education or NEET UG Counselling 2026 section on the homepage.
- Select the appropriate counselling portal for government-quota or management-quota MBBS/BDS admission.
- Read the prospectus, Round 2 schedule, seat matrix and participation rules before proceeding.
- Log in using the registered email address, application number or other credentials. New registration should be completed only if permitted for Round 2.
- Verify personal information, NEET details, category, nativity and contact information shown on the dashboard.
- Upload the required documents in the prescribed format and pay the applicable counselling fee or security deposit online.
- Select preferred colleges and courses in priority order. Add enough realistic choices to improve the possibility of allotment.
- Review and lock the choices before the deadline. Download or print the final choice list for reference.
- Check the provisional and final allotment results, download the allotment letter and report to the allotted college with original certificates within the notified period.
Candidates should keep their NEET scorecard, admit card, Class 10 and 12 certificates, transfer certificate, community certificate, nativity proof, identity proof and recent photographs ready.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Who can participate in Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 2026 Round 2?
NEET UG 2026-qualified candidates who meet the prescribed educational, category, nativity and counselling conditions can participate.
2. Is fresh registration allowed for Round 2?
Fresh registration is permitted only if specifically provided in the Round 2 notification. Candidates must check the official schedule and prospectus.
3. Where will the Round 2 allotment result be published?
The result and allotment order will be available through the Tamil Nadu medical counselling portal linked from tnhealth.tn.gov.in.
