Overview
The Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education and Research, Tamil Nadu, will conduct Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2026 Round 3 counselling for eligible candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS courses. This is an admission process rather than a recruitment drive, so there are no posts; the total vacant seats will be confirmed through the Round 3 seat matrix published on the official portal.
Candidates who qualified NEET UG 2026 and meet the applicable Tamil Nadu counselling requirements should monitor the portal for the detailed schedule, registration window, choice-filling dates and allotment result.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education and Research, Tamil Nadu |
| Post Name | MBBS/BDS Round 3 Seat Allotment |
| Total Vacancies | TBA; course-wise vacant seat matrix will be published online |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | tnmedicalselection.net |
Important Dates
The counselling authority is expected to publish the complete Round 3 timetable separately. Candidates should rely on the dates displayed in the official schedule and avoid waiting until the final hours to register or submit choices.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| NEET UG 2026 Exam Date | TBA |
| NEET UG 2026 Result Date | TBA |
Additional deadlines for fee payment, choice locking, provisional allotment, final allotment and college reporting will be announced with the counselling schedule.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology, and English from a recognised board.
- Applicants must have qualified NEET UG 2026 and obtained the prescribed category-wise minimum qualifying score or percentile.
- Candidates must satisfy the domicile, nativity and other eligibility conditions applicable to the quota under which admission is sought.
- Applicants seeking reserved-category benefits must hold valid certificates in the prescribed format.
- Participation in Round 3 may depend on the candidate’s registration status and seat-allotment history in earlier rounds. Candidates already holding or allotted a seat must check the applicable upgradation, resignation and forfeiture rules.
Age Limit
- The candidate should have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31, 2026.
- Any upper-age condition will be governed by the prevailing NEET UG, National Medical Commission and counselling regulations.
- Date of birth recorded in the Class 10 certificate or another accepted official document will normally be used for verification.
Fees
- Online registration or counselling fee: TBA.
- Security deposit, where applicable: TBA.
- Tuition fees vary for government quota, management quota and different categories of medical or dental institutions.
- Candidates should make payments only through the authorised online payment facility and retain the transaction receipt.
Selection Process
- Registration and merit eligibility: Candidates must complete or update their counselling registration, pay the prescribed fee and satisfy NEET UG 2026 eligibility requirements.
- Choice filling and seat allotment: Eligible applicants will select available colleges and courses. Seats will be allotted using NEET rank, reservation rules, submitted preferences and seat availability.
- Document verification and reporting: Allotted candidates must download the allotment order, report to the designated institution within the deadline and complete document and fee formalities.
How to Apply
- Visit the Tamil Nadu medical admissions portal at tnmedicalselection.net.
- Open the NEET UG 2026 MBBS/BDS admissions section and select the Round 3 counselling link.
- Read the official notification, eligibility conditions, vacancy matrix and round-specific rules carefully.
- Log in using the required credentials. New registration should be completed only if permitted under the Round 3 rules.
- Enter or verify personal, academic, NEET and category details. Information should match the candidate’s certificates and NEET records.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed format, if requested.
- Pay the applicable counselling fee or security deposit and save the acknowledgement.
- Fill college and course preferences in order of priority. Review all choices before locking them within the deadline.
- Download the submitted choice list and later check the provisional and final allotment results.
- If allotted a seat, download the allotment order and report to the specified college with original documents, photocopies and fee receipts.
Candidates should keep their NEET admit card, scorecard, Class 10 and 12 certificates, identity proof, transfer certificate, community certificate, nativity documents and other applicable records ready.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Who can participate in Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2026 Round 3 counselling?
NEET UG 2026-qualified candidates who meet Tamil Nadu’s academic, quota and round-specific eligibility rules can participate.
2. How many MBBS and BDS seats are available in Round 3?
The number of seats has not yet been specified. It will be shown in the official Round 3 vacancy matrix after earlier-round admissions are processed.
3. Is choice locking compulsory?
Candidates should follow the instructions in the official schedule. Preferences must be submitted and, where required, locked before the deadline to be considered for allotment.
