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Register NowNEET UG Tamil Nadu MBBS/BDS 2025 - State Quota Admission
Overview
Tamil Nadu MBBS/BDS 2025 State Quota admission process covers 85% of medical and dental seats in
Government and Self-Financing colleges across the state. Candidates must be natives of Tamil Nadu, have
completed +2 with Biology, Physics, and Chemistry, and qualified in NEET UG 2025 to apply. The admission
follows strict reservation norms, including the 7.5% special reservation for Government School students.
The entire process—from application to seat allotment—is conducted online via tnmedicalselection.net,
with separate rank lists published for General and Special Categories like Sports, Ex-Servicemen, and
Persons with Disabilities. Students must keep all original documents ready and follow the counselling
schedule carefully to secure their dream MBBS/BDS seat.
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Register NowTamil Nadu MBBS/BDS 2025 - Eligibility Criteria (State, Management, Minority & NRI Quotas)
1. Basic Eligibility (Applicable to All Categories)
- Candidates must have completed 17 years of age on or before 31st December 2025.
- NEET UG 2025 qualification is mandatory for all candidates.
- Must have passed 10+2 / HSC or equivalent with the following subjects:
- Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Botany-Zoology, and English.
- Minimum qualifying marks in PCB subjects combined:
- 50% for General category
- 40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates
- 45% for Persons with Disabilities (UR) and 40% for PwD in SC/ST/OBC
2. Eligibility for State Quota Seats (85%)
- Candidates must be natives of Tamil Nadu.
- Students from other states who studied in Tamil Nadu from Class 6 to 12 may also apply under certain conditions.
- Community Certificate (for reserved categories) and Nativity Certificate (if applicable) must be uploaded.
- Government School students can avail 7.5% special reservation across all communities.
3. Eligibility for Management Quota (Including Minority/NRI) in Self-Financing Medical/Dental Colleges
- General Management Quota (MQ):
- Must have appeared and qualified in NEET-UG 2025.
- Can be from any state in India - no nativity restriction.
- Should have passed 12th or equivalent with required subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology + English).
- Minimum marks in PCB:
- 50% for General Category
- 40% for BC/MBC/SC/ST/SCA
- 45% for Persons with Disabilities (OC)
4. Eligibility for Minority Seats
- Linguistic Minority Seats:
- Only natives of Tamil Nadu with Telugu or Malayalam as mother tongue are eligible.
- Must submit a study certificate with language details from the last studied institution (Annexure I(a)).
- Religious Minority (Christian) Seats:
- Native Tamil Nadu candidates belonging to Christian religion.
- Must upload a Christian Community Certificate issued by competent revenue authority (Annexure I(b)).
- For CMC Vellore, 50% seats will be filled by the college as per NEET merit, with 10% of those for children of staff.
5. Eligibility for NRI Quota Seats
- Candidates must be:
- Indian citizens settled abroad
- OR children of Indian-origin parents born abroad
- OR wards of NRIs / persons deputed abroad by Govt or PSUs
- Must hold a valid Indian passport.
- Should have completed +2 or equivalent with:
- Minimum 50% in Biology/Botany & Zoology/Biotech, and
- Minimum 50% in Physics and Chemistry, studied in English medium.
- Documents to be uploaded:
- NRI status proof from Indian Embassy / OCI card
- Relationship certificate from Revenue authority
- NRI bank account passbook
- OCI candidates must upload OCI card, birth certificate, parent's passport, ward certificate, and marksheets.
6. Non-Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates who do not submit the Eligibility Certificate from Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (if studied in boards other than State/CBSE/ISC) will be rejected.
- Students already studying MBBS or BDS in Tamil Nadu, other Indian states, or abroad are not eligible to reapply for the same course.
- Candidates from open schooling or private study mode or with Biology as an additional subject are provisionally allowed subject to Supreme Court decision.
Application Process - Tamil Nadu MBBS/BDS 2025 (State Quota)
- Visit the official website: tnmedicalselection.net
- Click on the “Apply for MBBS/BDS 2025” link
- Register using basic details like name, mobile number, and email ID
- Fill in the online application form with personal, academic, and NEET details
- Upload scanned copies of required documents:
- NEET UG 2025 Scorecard
- +2 / HSC Mark Sheet
- Nativity Certificate (if applicable)
- Community Certificate (for reserved categories)
- Certificates for special categories (if claiming any)
- Pay the application fee online using debit/credit card or net banking
- Submit the application and download the filled-in form for reference
- Wait for the official notification regarding rank list and counselling dates
Fig) Flowchart for Tamil Nadu State quota
Tamil Nadu MBBS/BDS 2025 - Online Application Form Details
To apply for MBBS/BDS Courses under the Tamil Nadu State Quota or Management Quota, candidates must fill out the online application form available at the official website: www.tnmedicalselection.org
Important Details to be Filled in the Online Application Form:
- Name of the candidate
- Parent/Guardian's Name
- Permanent Address and Communication Address
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Nationality and Nativity status
- Religion
- Community & Caste, along with Community Certificate details
- Aadhaar Number
- State and District where the candidate studied from Class VI to XII
- NEET Details:
- Roll Number
- Register Number
- NEET Score
- Number of NEET Attempts
- Educational Information:
- Name of the Qualifying Examination
- School Education Board
- Group Code
- Number of attempts in HSC
- Year of passing Class VI to XII
- Whether pursuing or completed any professional course
- Subject-wise Marks and total marks
- Mother Tongue
- Medium of Instruction in school
- Parent's Occupation
- Annual Income of the Parent/Guardian
- Civic Details (likely related to local body or urban/rural status)
- Native District of the candidate
- Eligibility Certificate (if applicable for candidates from other boards)
- First Graduate Information (whether the candidate is the first graduate in the family)
- Uploading of Required Documents in prescribed formats and sizes
Admission Procedure for MBBS/BDS 2025-2026
(Management/Minority/NRI Quota in Tamil Nadu)
1. Basis of Admission
- Admission is based on NEET-UG 2025 scores.
- Applicable for Management/Minority/NRI Quota in Self-Financing Medical/Dental Colleges and CMC Vellore.
- NEET qualification alone does not guarantee admission—other eligibility criteria must be met.
2. Eligibility
- Provisional and subject to:
- NEET rank
- Fulfilling eligibility criteria
- Medical fitness
- Rules by NMC, DCI, State Govt., and Colleges
3. Seat Distribution
- 15% of Management Quota seats reserved for NRI category.
- Unfilled NRI seats will be reverted in Round 3.
- Minority seats filled as per the Linguistic/Religious Rank List.
- If insufficient minority candidates, seats revert to General Management Quota.
Counselling Rounds
- Total Rounds: 4
- Round 1
- Round 2
- Round 3
- Stray Round
General Counselling Instructions
- Website: www.tnmedicalselection.org
- Security Deposit: ₹1,00,000 (Refundable*)
- Choice Locking is final—cannot be changed once submitted.
- Original certificates must be produced at time of college joining.
- No mutual/individual transfers between colleges allowed.
- Stray Round candidates must pay:
- ₹5,00,000 (MBBS) or
- ₹2,00,000 (BDS) Security Deposit (Non-refundable if not joined)
Round-Wise Key Points
- Round 1
- Registration Fee: ₹1,000 + ₹1,00,000 Security Deposit
- All registered candidates can participate.
- Not-joined/Resigned candidates can continue to next rounds.
- Round 2
- No new registration for already registered candidates.
- Fresh registration allowed for new candidates.
- Upgraded candidates must join the new seat.
- Candidates who discontinue after this round will forfeit fees.
- Round 3
- Fresh registration allowed for new eligible candidates.
- No upgradation or resignation allowed after joining Round 3.
- Not joining = fee forfeiture and no further participation.
- Candidates joined till Round 3 of AIQ/State Quota become ineligible for further rounds.
- Stray Vacancy Round
- Only for non-seat holding candidates.
- Security Deposit: ₹5L (MBBS), ₹2L (BDS)
- Non-refundable if seat is allotted but not joined.
- Not joining = blacklisted for 1 year from TN UG Medical Counselling.
Important Legal/Compliance Notes
- Impersonation or false documents = cancellation + legal action.
- Joined list tracking: Candidates joined in Round 3 cannot participate further.
- Selection Committee is not responsible for approvals of private colleges. Candidates must verify independently.
Seat Allotment
Subject to Approval From:
- NMC/DCI
- Govt. of Tamil Nadu
- Dr. MGR Medical University
- New colleges/seats added will be published on website.
Referral links:
Tamil Nadu MBBS/BDS 2025 Counselling Schedule - Key Dates & Official PDFs
| Description | Access Link |
|---|---|
| Special Category Counselling Schedule (ESP, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD) | View Special Category Counselling Timetable |
| Government Quota MBBS/BDS Counselling Schedule (Round 1) | Check Govt. Quota Counselling Dates Here |
| Management Quota MBBS/BDS Counselling Schedule (Round 1) | See Management Quota Counselling Schedule |
Tamil Nadu MBBS/BDS 2025 Provisional Lists
| Provisional List Description | Access Link |
|---|---|
| Rank List for MBBS/BDS 2025 - 2026 Session (Government School Candidates 7.5% Reservation) | Rank List - MBBS/BDS 2025-2026 (7.5% Govt School Quota) |
| Rank List for MBBS/BDS 2025 - 2026 Session (Government Quota) | Rank List - MBBS/BDS 2025-2026 (Government Quota) |
| Rank List for MBBS/BDS 2025 - 2026 Session (Management Quota) | Rank List - MBBS/BDS 2025-2026 (Management Quota) |
| MBBS/BDS Government Quota Seat Vacancy (2025-2026) - Tamil Nadu Government Medical Colleges | Government Quota Seat Vacancy - 2025-2026 |
| MBBS/BDS Special Category Seat Vacancy (2025-2026) - Tamil Nadu Government Medical Colleges | Special Category Seat Vacancy - 2025-2026 |
| MBBS/BDS 7.5% Reservation Seat Vacancy (2025-2026) - Tamil Nadu Government Medical Colleges | 7.5% Reservation Seat Vacancy - 2025-2026 |
| Tamil Nadu MBBS/BDS Online Counselling 2025-26 - Govt, Management, Minority & NRI Quota Seats | MBBS/BDS Online Counselling Portal - 2025-2026 |
MBBS/BDS 2025-2026: Category-Wise Allotment Lists Released [Sports, PWD, Ex-Servicemen, 7.5% Reservation]
Access the official provisional allotment lists for various reservation categories under Tamil Nadu State Quota counselling for MBBS/BDS admissions.
| Category | Allotment List (PDF Link) |
|---|---|
| Sports Quota | View Allotted Candidates - Sports Quota |
| Persons with Disabilities (PWD) | View Allotted Candidates - PWD Quota |
| Ex-Servicemen Quota | View Allotted Candidates - Ex-Servicemen Quota |
| 7.5% Government School Quota | View Allotted Candidates - 7.5% Reservation (Govt. School Students) |
TN NEET UG 2025 - Round 1 State Quota Counselling Extended | New Dates Announced
As per the official MCC notification (Ref: U-11011/07/2025-MEC), the Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2025 Round 1 Counselling for MBBS/BDS under State Quota has been extended. Here's the updated schedule for candidates:
- Registration & Choice Filling Deadline: Extended till 16th August 2025, 11:00 PM
- Seat Allotment Processing: Will be conducted on 17th August 2025
- Allotment Result Publication: 18th August 2025
- Download Allotment Order: From 18th August to 24th August 2025, 12:00 Noon
- Last Date for Reporting to College: 24th August 2025, 5:00 PM
TN Medical UG 2025 - Choice Filling Link
For candidates participating in the Tamil Nadu Medical UG Counselling 2025, the choice filling process is an important step to secure your preferred college and course. All eligible candidates are advised to complete their choice filling within the given schedule to avoid missing out on seat allotment opportunities.
Refer the official Choice Filling link here: Click here to access the Choice Filling Portal
MBBS / BDS Admission 2025-26 - Provisional Allotment Lists (18.08.2025)
The Tamil Nadu MBBS/BDS Admission 2025-26 provisional allotment lists for both Management Quota and Government Quota have been released on 18.08.2025 by the Directorate of Medical Education. Candidates can check their allotment status through the official PDF links provided for each quota and, to get the allotment order, kindly use the following link: UG Allotment Order Portal.
| Course & Quota | Session | Action |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS / BDS (Management Quota) | 2025 - 2026 | View Provisional Allotment List - Management Quota (18.08.2025) |
| MBBS / BDS (Government Quota) | 2025 - 2026 | View Provisional Allotment List - Government Quota (18.08.2025) |
State Quota - Round 1 Counselling Extended Date
Based on candidate representations and considering that the previous last dates coincided with banking holidays, the last date for Round 1 UG MBBS & BDS State Quota Counselling has been extended.
- Allotment Order Download: Till 25th August 2025, 02:00 PM
- Reporting/Joining at Allotted Institution: Till 25th August 2025, 05:00 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions - Tamil Nadu State Quota NEET UG 2025
No. Candidates with criminal convictions involving moral turpitude, especially cases like
murder, are not eligible as per the Government and MCI eligibility norms.
Govt. Medical Colleges: 38+
Self-Financing (Private) Medical Colleges: 35+
Deemed Universities (in Tamil Nadu): 3 (e.g., SRM, SRIHER, Saveetha)
Dental Colleges (Govt + Private): 30+
(Numbers may vary slightly each year; refer official sources for final count.)
Self-Financing (Private) Medical Colleges: 35+
Deemed Universities (in Tamil Nadu): 3 (e.g., SRM, SRIHER, Saveetha)
Dental Colleges (Govt + Private): 30+
(Numbers may vary slightly each year; refer official sources for final count.)
85% of Government MBBS/BDS seats in Tamil Nadu are reserved for native state students.
Yes. NEET UG score is mandatory for all seats.
Yes, NEET is compulsory for all categories, including NRI and Management.
No, only Tamil Nadu native students are eligible for the 85% State Quota.
It varies each year. In 2024, it ranged between 510-620 for OC; 460-510 for BC; 380-460 for
SC.
Yes, for students who studied outside Tamil Nadu but claim native status.
Students whose parents are permanent residents of Tamil Nadu.
7.5% of Government seats are reserved for Government school students across all categories.
No. OC candidates are considered under open competition only.
NEET Scorecard, 12th Marksheet, Nativity Certificate, Community Certificate, etc.
Government Quota has lower fees and is merit-based; Management Quota is higher cost and
includes minority/NRI candidates.
Yes, but through separate counselling portals.
Yes. NRI applicants must follow separate instructions and upload specific documents.
No. Only NEET-UG conducted by NTA is valid nationwide.
No. Category once submitted cannot be changed.
Around ₹13,610 per year (subject to revision).
Usually 3 rounds: Round 1, Round 2, and Mop-Up.
Yes, but only if you had registered earlier and opted for further rounds.