Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2025: Dates (Extended), Registration, Fees, Document, Eligibility etc.

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu is conducting the Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2025 counselling for admission to MBBS and BDS programs. Tamil Nadu is considered one of the top choices in India for medical and dental education due to its quality institutions. Admission to these courses is based on the NEET UG score, ensuring a transparent and merit-based selection process. Only candidates who qualify in the NEET UG exam are eligible to participate in the counselling and secure a seat in medical or dental colleges across the state.

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This article provides details about Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2025, like important dates, the registration process, procedure, registration fees, eligibility criteria, Document required and participating colleges.

Highlights

Before explaining the Tamil Nadu NEET UG counselling process, let’s first take a quick look.

Particular Details
Counselling Name Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2025 
Counselling Conducting Authority Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu
Effective Entrance Exam NEET UG Conducted by the NTA
Courses Offered MBBS and BDS 
No. Of Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu77
No. Of Dental Colleges in  Tamil Nadu32
Total No. Of Medical seats In Tamil Nadu12050
Total No. Of Dental seats In Tamil Nadu2650
No. Of Counselling round 3, Mop-Up, Stray Round
Official website https://tnmedicalselection.net/

Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 2025 Brochure (Out)

ParticularLink
Management Quota BrochureDownload Here
Government Quota BrochureDownload Here

Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2025 Counselling: Round 1 Schedule (Extended)

Here is the round 1 schedule of Tamil Nadu NEET UG counselling 2025. Take a look:

Sr. No.ActivityDate/Time
1.Registration, filling, and locking of choicesTill 16.08.2025 (5:00 PM)
2.Processing of seat allotment17.08.2025
3.Publication of results18.08.2025
4.Downloading of Allotment Order18.08.2025 to 24.08.2025 (12:00 Noon)
5.Last reporting date for Counseling (Tamil Nadu Round 1)24.08.2025 (5:00 PM)

Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2025 Counselling: Round 2 Schedule

Here is the round 2 schedule of Tamil Nadu NEET UG counselling 2025. Take a look:

EventDates
Online Registration & upload of documentsLast week of August 2025
Deposition of registration & Security moneyLast week of August 2025
Merit List DeclarationLast week of August 2025
Online Choice filling3rd to Last week of August 2025
Allotment Result DeclarationLast week of August 2025
Downloading the allotment letters & AdmissionFinal week of September 2025

Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2025 Counselling: Round 3 Schedule

Here is the round 3 schedule of Tamil Nadu NEET UG counselling 2025. Take a look:

EventDates
Online registration upload of documents1st to 2nd week of September 2025
Deposition of registration & security money2nd week of September 2025
Merit list declaration2nd week of September 2025
Online choice filling2nd to 3rd week of September 2025
Allotment result declaration3rd week of September 2025
Date of downloading the allotment letters & Admission3rd week of September 2025

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2025 candidates must meet the eligibility criteria. Review the guidelines carefully before applying.

CriteriaDescription
Qualifying ExamMust have qualified NEET UG 2025 exam
Minimum MarksGeneral Category: 50% marks in NEET UG 2025  SC/ST/OBC Category: 40% marks in NEET UG 2025 PWD Category: 45% marks for unreserved category candidates
DomicileMust possess a domicile certificate issued by the Government of Tamil Nadu. OR Completed schooling (Class 6 to 12) from Tamil Nadu (if not a domicile holder)
Age LimitNo upper age limit (subject to regulatory updates). Minimum age: 17 years as of December 31, 2025
Educational QualificationPassed Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English
NRIsEligible for NRI quota seats in private medical colleges, subject to specific eligibility criteria set by the college

Registration Process

Candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS courses in Tamil Nadu need to complete the counselling registration process. Follow the steps below for successful registration..

Counselling Registration

Step 1: Access the Online Application

  • Visit either of the official websites:
  • https://tnmedicalselection.net/

Note: The Application forms will be available soon. Continue to revisit the websites referenced here for future updates.

Step 2: Fill Out the Application Form

  • Dependently complete all the required fields of the online application form.
  • Be sure the information contained is up to date and nothing important was left out.
  • All the selected candidates should scan the documents mentioned above and upload them in PDF format before applying.

Step 3: Upload Required Documents

While completing the form, upload the following documents:

  • NEET UG 2025 Admit Card and NEET UG 2025 Marks Sheet (front side & Back side).
  • Mark sheets of classes 10, 11, and 12 – both the front and reverse sides.
  • Transfer Certificate after completing the H.S.C or equivalent examination.
  • Tamil Nadu candidates should produce records of class 6 to class 12 study completed.
  • Community Certificate if any.

Nativity Certificate.

  • Native claim documents of parents if any with them.
  • Special Category Form with relevant certificates (if applicable),.
  • Bonafide Certificate for 7.5% Special Reservation (if any).
  • Fees Exemption – Parent’s income Certificate (where applicable).
  • Agreement in and Transfer Certificate from other universities/boards, where necessary.

Court orders (if any).

  • All other documents may be required depending on the information that the DME may require to complete the file.

Step 4: Submit and Confirm

  • When that is done, click the download button to download a copy of the application form for further use.
  • Re-read all input information before sending it out for Scrupulous verification on double check

Step 5: Pay the Registration Fee

  • It can be paid online through a debit/credit card, net banking or using the Unified Payment Interface (UPI).
  • Of course, the basic method of payment in which the fees are deducted from your account does not always ensure the successful payment.

Step 6: Review and Finalize

  • Pay a lot of attention to each detail before filling the application.
  • Once your submission is complete you won’t be able to edit or make changes to the submitted document.
  • Fill only one application form.

Step 7: Confirmation

  • It should be noted that the registration fee cannot be refunded.
  • As per the schedule, the application submission and the fee payment will be closed. There will be no allowed extension.

Counselling Process

Follow these steps to complete the Tamil Nadu NEET UG counselling process.

First Round:

  • Offline for Special Categories: Special categories will have an offline seat allotment.
  • Online for General Category: The general category will have an online seat allotment.

Fees:

  • Processing Fee: Rs. 500/- (non-refundable) for Government quota; Rs. 1000/- (non-refundable) for Management quota.
  • Security Deposit: Rs. 30,000/- (Refundable) for Government Colleges; Rs. 1,00,000/- (Refundable) for Management Quota.

Note: Candidates must pay the processing fee and security deposit via the online bank payment portal.

Important Notes:

  • Candidates opting out of any Medical/Dental college(s) in the first phase will not be allowed to reclaim those colleges in subsequent phases.
  • If a candidate takes a seat but does not join or discontinues within the stipulated time, they may attend subsequent phases of online counseling but will forfeit the fees paid.
  • Provisionally selected candidates must undergo original certificate verification before downloading the provisional allotment order and paying the tuition fee.

Second Round:

  • Re-allotment: No fresh registration is allowed. Candidates who wish to retain their college from the first round do not need to participate.
  • Fees: Processing Fee Rs. 500/- (Government quota) or Rs. 1000/- (Management quota). Security Deposit remains the same as the first round.
  • Re-allotment: Available based on rank and vacancies from the first round.

Note: Candidates who have not joined or resigned after the second round will forfeit the processing fee/security deposit and tuition fee.

Mop-Up Round:

  • Eligibility: Candidates who are not holding any seats in MBBS/BDS under All India Quota or State Quota.
  • Fees: Same as the previous rounds.
  • Important Notes: If a candidate is allotted a seat in the State Mop-Up Round, any previous seat in Management/Minority/NRI quotas will be automatically canceled.

Stray Round:

  • Eligibility: Open for candidates who do not hold any seats in MBBS/BDS courses. Candidates holding All India and State Quota seats are not eligible.
  • Fees: Same as the previous rounds.
  • Important Notes: Failure to join in the specified date and time at the respective college will be considered as discontinued, and the candidate will need to pay the penalty.

Application Fees 

Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2025 requires candidates to complete the application form and pay the applicable counselling fee.

Student CategoryApplication Fees (INR)
General or Unreserved Students500
Reserved Category Students500

Document Required

Candidates must submit the following documents for Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2025.

  • NEET UG Admissions Card And Score Card. 
  • Class X Mark Sheet 
  • Class XI Mark Sheet
  • H.S.C. Mark Sheet Or Any Other Equivalent Exam. 
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Graduation Certificate (If Required)
  • Permanent Community Certificate Card.
  • Income Certificate For The Candidates Claiming Fee Exemption.
  • Nativity Certificate And Supporting Documentation Are Required For Applicants Who Have Studied From Standard VI To Standard XII In A State Other Than Tamil Nadu.
  • The Candidate Who Is A Tamil Nadu Native And Has Studied From VI To XII Standard In Tamil Nadu Schools Should Also Present Supporting Documentation Of The Parent’s Certificates.
  • Special Category Form With An Additional Fee Of Rs.100/- Via Bank Payment Portal With 
  • Relevant Certificates For Persons With Benchmark Disabilities, Eminent Sports Person And Ex-Servicemen, As Applicable, Along With The Online Application Form Should Be Uploaded.

Seats Reservation

The following is the seat reservation distribution for Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2025:

CATEGORIES% OF SEATS RESERVED
Open Competition31%
Backward Class30 % 3.5%- for Muslims
Most Backward Class20 %
Scheduled Caste18 % 16%- for Arunthathiyar Community
Scheduled Tribe01 %

Bond Policy

Candidates must adhere to the following bond policy:

ConditionAmount
Service RequirementThe candidate must serve a minimum of five years in rural areas, as designated by the Government, within two years of registering as a Medical Practitioner.
Penalty for Non-Compliance₹5,00,000 (Rupees Five Lakhs) or an amount as directed by the Government for breaching the bond.
Penalty for Course DiscontinuationBefore Course Completion: ₹1,00,000 (Rupees One Lakh).
After Course Commencement: ₹10,00,000 (Rupees Ten Lakhs).

Choice Filling Order

Candidates must adhere to the following bond policy while filling their choices.

Government Medical Colleges (Order of Preference)

S. NoGovernment Medical College
1Madras Medical College, Chennai
2Stanley Medical College, Chennai
3Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai
4Coimbatore Medical College, Coimbatore
5Madurai Medical College, Madurai
6Chengalpattu Medical College, Chengalpattu
7Government Medical College, Omandurar, Chennai
8Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College, Salem
9Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur
10K A P Viswanathan Government Medical College, Trichy
11Government Medical College & ESIC Hospital, Coimbatore
12Tirunelveli Medical College, Tirunelveli
13ESI-PGIMSR, ESI Hospital, K.K Nagar, Chennai
14Government Vellore Medical College, Vellore
15Government Dharmapuri Medical College
16Theni Government Medical College, Theni
17Government Medical College, Karur
18Government Villupuram Medical College, Villupuram
19Thoothukudi Medical College, Thoothukudi
20Government Thiruvannamalai Medical College, Thiruvannamalai
21Govt. Thiruvallur Medical College Hospital
22Government Erode Medical College & Hospital, Perundurai
23Govt. Tiruppur Medical College Hospital, Tiruppur
24Kanyakumari Government Medical College, Asaripallam
25Govt. Dindigul Medical College Hospital, Dindigul
26Government Medical College and Hospital, Cuddalore
27Govt. Namakkal Medical College Hospital, Namakkal
28Govt. Krishnagiri Medical College Hospital
29Government Medical College, Pudukottai
30Govt. Kallakuruchi Medical College Hospital
31Govt. Medical College Hospital, Virudhunagar
32Thiruvarur Govt. Medical College, Thiruvarur
33Govt. Ariyalur Medical College Hospital, Ariyalur
34Government Sivagangai Medical College, Sivaganga
35Govt. Ramanathapuram Medical College Hospital
36Govt. Nagapattinam Medical College Hospital
37Govt. The Nigiris Medical College Hospital, The Nigiris

Private Medical Colleges (Order of Preference)

S. NoPrivate Medical College
1PSG Institute of Medical Sciences, Coimbatore
2KMCH Institute of Health Sciences and Research, Coimbatore
3Trichy SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Trichy
4Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences, Maduranthagam
5Velammal Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Madurai
6Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
7Panimalar Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Chennai
8Arunai Medical College & Hospital, Tiruvannamalai
9Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital and Research Institute
10Karpagam Faculty of Medical Sciences & Research, Coimbatore
11Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital, Perambalur
12St. Peters Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Krishnagiri
13Sri Muthukumaran Medical College, Chennai
14Tagore Medical College and Hospital, Chennai
15Madha Medical College and Hospital, Thandalam, Chennai
16Annapoorna Medical College & Hospital, Salem
17Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Kanyakumari
18Indira Medical College & Hospitals, Thiruvallur
19Srinivasan Medical College, Samayapuram, Trichy (Private University)
20Sri Venkateswaraa Medical College, Chennai (Private University)

Government/Private Dental Colleges (Order of Preference)

S. NoDental College
1Tamil Nadu Government Dental College & Hospital, Chennai
2Government Dental College and Hospital, Cuddalore
3Chettinad Dental College & Research Institute, Kancheepuram
4Sri Ramakrishna Dental College & Hospital, Coimbatore
5CSI College of Dental Sciences & Research, Madurai
6K.S.R. Institute of Dental Science & Research, Tiruchengode
7RVS Dental College & Hospital, Coimbatore
8Karpaga Vinayaka Institute of Dental Sciences, Chinnakolambakkam
9Adhiparasakthi Dental College & Hospital, Melmaruvathur
10Vivekanandha Dental College for Women, Elayampalayam
11Rajas Dental College & Hospital, Tirunelveli
12Sri Venkateswara Dental College & Hospital, Chennai
13Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Dental College, Perambalur
14Ragas Dental College & Hospital, Chennai
15Tagore Dental College & Hospital, Chennai
16JKK Natrajah Dental College & Hospital, Komarapalayam
17Best Dental Science College, Madurai
18Madha Dental College & Hospital, Kundrathur
19Asan Memorial Dental College & Hospital, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram
20Sree Mookambika Institute of Dental Sciences, Kanyakumari
21Priyadharshini Dental College & Hospital, Thiruvallur

Participating Colleges

To apply for medical and dental colleges in Tamil Nadu state can find the right college by exploring important details. For information on fees, colleges, established year, and more, mention below

List of government Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu 

College NameEST. Year
Madurai Medical College, Madurai1954
KanyaKumari Government Medical College, Asaripallam2003
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Madurai
Chengalpattu Medical College, Chengalpattu1965
Government Dharmapuri Medical College, Dharmapuri2008
Madras Medical College, Chennai1835
Thanjavur Medical College,Thanjavur1959
Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai1960
K A P Viswanathan Government Medical College, Trichy1998
Thoothukudi Medical College, Thoothukudi2000
Theni Government Medical College,Theni2006
Government Erode Medical College & Hospital, Perundurai (Formerly IRT Perundurai Medical College)1992
Government Vellore Medical College, Vellore2005
Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Annamalainagar1985
Tirunelveli Medical College,Tirunelveli1965
Govt. Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College, Salem- 301986
Coimbatore Medical College, Coimbatore1966
Stanley Medical College, Chennai1838
Government Medical College, Namakkal2021
Government Medical College ,Tiruppur2021
Government Medical College, Virudhunagar2021
Government Medical College Ramanathapuram2021
Government Medical College Kallakurichi2021
Government Medical College, Thiruvallur2021
Government Medical College, The Nilgiris2021
Government Medical College Nagapattinam2021
Government Medical College,Dindigul2021
Government Medical College,Ariyalur2021
Government Medical College Krishnagiri2021
Government Medical College, Karur2019
Government Medical College, Pudukottai, Tamil Nadu2017
Government Medical College & ESIC Hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.2016
Government Medical College, Omandurar2015
Government Thiruvannamalai Medical College, Thiruvannamalai2013
E.S.I.C. Medical College & Hospital, K.K. Nagar, Chennai earlier known as ESIC Medical College & PGIMSR, K.K Nagar, Chennai2013
Government Sivagangai Medical College, Sivaganga2012
Government Villupuram Medical College, Villupuram2010
Thiruvarur Govt. Medical College, Thiruvarur2010

List of Private Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu

College NameEst. Year
Vinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar Medical College, Salem1996
VELS Medical College & Hospital2021
Velammal Medical College Hospital And Research Institute, Madurai2013
Trichy SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Trichy2009
Tagore Medical College And Hospital, Chennai2010
Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital And Research Institute2021
ST Peter’s Medical College, Hospital & Research Institute2021
SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Chengalpattu2005
Sri Venkateswaraa Medical College Hospital And Research Institute, Chennai2022
Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai1985
Srinivasan Medical College And Hospital2021
Sri Muthukumaran Medical College,Chennai2010
Sree Mookambika Institute Of Medical Sciences, Kanyakumari2006
Sree Balaji Medical College And Hospital, Chennai2003
Shri Sathya Sai Medical College And Research Institute, Kancheepuram2008
Saveetha Medical College And Hospital, Kanchipuram2008
PSP Medical College Hospital And Research Institute2023
PSG Institute Of Medical Sciences, Coimbatore1985
Panimalar Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Chennai,Tamil Nadu2020
Melmaruvathur Adiparasakthi Instt. Medical Sciences And Research2008
Meenakshi Medical College And Research Institute, Enathur2003
Madha Medical College And Hospital, Thandalam, Chennai2011
KMCH Institute Of Health Sciences And Research, Coimbatore2019
Karpaga Vinayaga Institute Of Medical Sciences,Maduranthagam2009
Karpagam Faculty Of Medical Sciences & Research, Coimbatore2012
Indira Medical College & Hospitals, Thiruvallur2020
Faculty Of Medicine , Sri Lalithambigai Medical College And Hospital2021
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College And Hospital,Perambalur2011
Christian Medical College, Vellore1942
Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Kanchipuram2006
Bharat Medical College & Hospital2020
Arunai Medical College And Hospital2021
Annapoorna Medical College & Hospital, Salem2011
ACS Medical College And Hospital, Chennai2008

List of Government Dental colleges in Tamil Nadu 

College NameEst. Year
Faculty of Dentistry, Rajah Muthiah Dental College & Hospital, Annamalai Nagar1980-81
Government Dental College, Pudukkottai2023-24
Tamil Nadu Government Dental College & Hospital, Chennai1952-53

List of Private Dental Colleges in Tamil Nadu 

College NameEst.Year
Adhiparasakthi Dental College & Hospital, Melmaruvathur2005-06
Asan Memorial Dental College & Hospital, Kancheepuram2011-12
Best Dental Science College, Madurai2007-08
Chettinad Dental College & Research Institute, Kancheepuram2007-08
CSI College Of Dental Sciences & Research, Madurai2007-08
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Dental College2020-21
JKK Natrajah Dental College & Hospital, Komarapalayam1987-88
K.S.R. Institute Of Dental Science & Research, Tiruchengode2004-05
Karpaga Vinayaga Institute Of Dental Sciences, Kanchipuram2007-08
Madha Dental College & Hospital, Kundrathur2007-08
Meenakshi Ammal Dental College & Hospital, Chennai1990-91
Nandha Dental College And Hospital2022-23
Priyadarshini Dental College & Hospital, Pandur2007-08
R.V.S. Dental College & Hospital, Sulur2008-09
Ragas Dental College & Hospital, Chennai1988-89
Rajas Dental College & Hospital, Kavalkinaru Jn1987-88
S.R.M. Dental College, Ramapuram, Chennai1996-97
Sathyabama University Dental College And Hospital, Chennai2009-10
Saveetha Dental College & Hospital, Chennai1988-89
Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Narayanpuram1989-90
Sree Mookambika Institute Of Dental Sciences, Kulasekharam1999-00
Sri Ramachandra Dental College & Hospital, Porur1995-96
Sri Ramakrishna Dental College & Hospital, Coimbatore2000-01
Sri Venkateswara Dental College & Hospital, Kancheepuram2007-08
SRM Kattankulathur Dental College & Hospital, Kanchipuram2007-08
Tagore Dental College & Hospital, Chennai2007-08
Thai Moogambigai Dental College & Hospital, Chennai1991-92
Vinayaka Mission Sankarachariyar Dental College, Salem1986-87
Vivekananda Dental College For Women, Elayampalayam2007-08

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Your guide to quick answers and helpful information.

What is the process for Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling?

The counselling process involves several steps: Registration, Payment of Counselling Fee, Choice Filling and Locking, Document Verification, Merit List and Seat Allotment, Reporting to the Allotted College

When will candidates be notified if they are selected to attend the Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling session?

The call letter published by the responsible authorities on the official website will inform all applicants of the timing of Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling. It is mandatory for candidates to download it.

How can I check the seat allotment result?

The seat allotment result will be published on the official website tnmedicalselection.net. Candidates can log in to their accounts to check the results and download the provisional allotment letter​.

Is there a fee for registration?

 Yes, there will be a registration fee (amount to be confirmed).

How many rounds of Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2025:

There are typically multiple rounds (Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up) followed by a final stray vacancy round. The exact number of rounds will be announced by DME.

What is the procedure for document verification in Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling?

Document verification is conducted after the online registration and choice filling. Candidates must present the original copies of all required documents at the designated verification centres. The authorities will verify the documents before finalizing the merit list and seat allotment​.

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