Overview
The Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee has released the NEET UG Seat Matrix 2026 for candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS programmes in the state. The matrix provides institution-wise, course-wise and category-wise seat availability for the 2026 counselling process. As this is an admission notification rather than a recruitment drive, the total number of seats must be checked in the latest official PDF, including any revised or round-specific matrix.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee |
| Post Name | MBBS and BDS Admission Seats 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | College-wise seats listed in the official seat matrix PDF |
| Application Mode | Online counselling and choice filling |
| Official Website | tnmedicalselection.net |
Important Dates
The counselling authority may publish separate schedules for registration, choice filling, allotment and reporting. Candidates should rely on the latest schedule displayed on the official portal.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | NEET UG 2026 date to be confirmed through the official schedule |
| Result Date | TBA |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.
- Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English must have been studied as required subjects.
- Applicants must qualify NEET UG 2026 and meet the applicable minimum percentile or cut-off criteria.
- Candidates seeking state-quota seats must satisfy Tamil Nadu nativity, domicile and schooling conditions prescribed in the admission prospectus.
- Eligibility for government quota, management quota, minority, NRI and other seat categories will be determined under the relevant counselling rules.
- Required certificates must be valid and available for online upload and physical verification.
Age Limit
- The candidate should ordinarily complete 17 years of age on or before December 31, 2026.
- Any upper-age condition will be governed by prevailing National Medical Commission, examination authority and court directions.
- Date of birth must match the Class 10 certificate or another accepted official record.
Fees
- Candidates may have to pay a non-refundable counselling registration fee while submitting the online application.
- A refundable security deposit may apply depending on the quota or institution category selected.
- Tuition fees differ for government colleges, government-quota seats in self-financing colleges, management seats and NRI seats.
- Exact registration, security and tuition fee amounts should be verified in the 2026 prospectus before payment.
Selection Process
- NEET UG Merit: Candidates must qualify NEET UG 2026. Rank, category, eligibility and applicable reservation rules will be used to prepare the counselling merit list.
- Online Counselling and Seat Allotment: Eligible applicants must register, pay the prescribed fee, fill college and course choices, and lock their preferences. Allotment will depend on rank, reservation, choices and seat availability.
- Document Verification and Admission: Provisionally allotted candidates must download the allotment order, report within the deadline, submit original documents and pay the admission fee. Failure to report may lead to cancellation of the seat.
How to Apply
- Visit the Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee portal at tnmedicalselection.net.
- Open the UG medical admission section and select the link for MBBS/BDS Counselling 2026.
- Download the latest seat matrix PDF and check the document's publication date, counselling round and quota before using it.
- Review college-wise MBBS and BDS seats, reservation categories and quota details. Candidates should also check for subsequent additions, withdrawals or revised matrices.
- Complete online registration using an active mobile number, email address, NEET roll number and other required details.
- Upload the NEET scorecard, Class 10 and 12 certificates, community certificate, nativity documents and other applicable records in the prescribed format.
- Pay the counselling fee through the available online payment facility and save the receipt.
- During choice filling, arrange preferred colleges carefully. Candidates should consider course, fee structure, location, bond conditions and seat category before locking choices.
- Download and retain the submitted application, locked-choice list, payment receipt and allotment order for future reference.
Important Links
FAQs
1. What does the Tamil Nadu NEET UG Seat Matrix 2026 contain?
It lists available MBBS and BDS seats by institution, course, quota and category for the relevant counselling round.
2. Is a separate entrance examination required for Tamil Nadu MBBS admission?
No. Admission is based on the candidate's NEET UG 2026 score and rank, subject to counselling eligibility and reservation rules.
3. Can the seat matrix change after its initial release?
Yes. Seats may be added, withdrawn or converted between categories. Candidates should check the latest revis
