TN NEET UG 2025 · State Counselling
Selection Committee · Directorate of Medical Education (DME) · Tamil Nadu · AY 2025-26
Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling — Roadmap
State Quota (CAP) · MBBS / BDS / BAMS / BHMS / BUMS · Government, Self-Financing & Minority Colleges in Tamil Nadu · 4 Rounds
Register online only at tnmedicalselection.net — applications & merit list published here
Conducting Authority: Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Chennai
Nativity Certificate is mandatory for State Quota if not studied in TN from Std 6–12
Separate application for Govt Quota & Mgmt Quota — submit both if eligible
CAP Counselling Rounds — Step by Step Flow
R1
Round 1
- Online Registration & Application Fee Payment
- Certificate Verification (Online / Offline centres)
- Publication of State Rank / Merit List
- Choice Filling and Locking
- Provisional Allotment Publication
- ⚠ Download Allotment Order & Report to College
R2
Round 2
- Fresh Choice Filling for eligible candidates
- Candidates allotted in R1 can participate for upgrade
- Publication of Selection List
- ⚠ Report to newly allotted college and submit original documents
- 🚫 If upgraded in R2, the R1 seat is automatically cancelled — cannot be retained
MOP
Mop-Up Round
- Fresh Registration permitted for new candidates
- Choice Filling & Seat Allotment
- Physical reporting is mandatory
- 🚫 Candidates already joined in R1 / R2 (State Quota or AIQ) are NOT eligible
STR
Stray Vacancy Round
- No Fresh Registration or Choice Filling
- Conducted for remaining vacant seats
- Allotment based on previously filled choices / merit
- 🚫 Strict penalties apply if seat is allotted but not joined
Key Facts at a Glance
📋 Application
Portal: tnmedicalselection.net
Online registration only
4 rounds: R1 → R2 → Mop-Up → Stray
Separate forms for Govt & Mgmt
Online registration only
4 rounds: R1 → R2 → Mop-Up → Stray
Separate forms for Govt & Mgmt
📊 Merit Basis
NEET UG 2025 score + State Rank
Communal reservation 69% policy
Applies to 85% State Quota seats
7.5% horizontal Govt-school quota
Communal reservation 69% policy
Applies to 85% State Quota seats
7.5% horizontal Govt-school quota
🪪 Nativity
Studied 6th–12th in TN: not needed
Native, studied outside TN: mandatory
Other-state students: OC only
Fake nativity = criminal offence
Native, studied outside TN: mandatory
Other-state students: OC only
Fake nativity = criminal offence
💰 Fees & Deposit
Application: ₹500 / ₹1,000
SC/SCA/ST of TN: ₹0 (exempt)
Security deposit: ₹0 – ₹1,00,000
Deposit is refundable
SC/SCA/ST of TN: ₹0 (exempt)
Security deposit: ₹0 – ₹1,00,000
Deposit is refundable
Register online only at tnmedicalselection.net
Nativity cert mandatory if not studied in TN Std 6–12
Separate applications for Govt & Mgmt quotas
R2 upgrade auto-cancels the R1 seat
Joined in R1/R2 = NOT eligible for Mop-Up
First Graduate cert must be obtained BEFORE applying
Stray round: penalties if allotted but not joined
All notices only on the official portal
Tamil Nadu · DME · NEET UG 2025 · State Quota Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria
MBBS / BDS / BAMS / BHMS / BUMS · Government, Self-Financing & Minority Colleges · Tamil Nadu · AY 2025-26
NEET UG 2025 — Minimum Percentile (PCB)
50th Percentile
164
General / EWS Category
Candidates scoring 164 or above out of 720 are declared qualified. Minimum eligibility only — State Rank determines seat allotment.
40th Percentile
129
SC / ST / OBC Category
Candidates scoring 129 or above out of 720 qualify. Lower cut-off is for NEET eligibility — communal reservation applies separately within State Quota.
45th Percentile
146
General — PwD
General PwD candidates qualify at 146 or above. 5% horizontal PwD reservation provided as per NMC guidelines.
⚠ Note: The percentile cut-offs above apply across MBBS / BDS / BAMS / BHMS / BUMS. Qualifying NEET is only the entry gate — actual selection is on Tamil Nadu State Rank with the 69% communal reservation applied to 85% State Quota seats.
Core Eligibility Requirements
📍 Nativity Criteria
Studied 6th–12th in TNNativity Cert NOT required
Studied outside TN (Native)Nativity Cert IS mandatory
Other-State studentsEligible for Open Category (OC) only
Fake nativityCriminal offence — admission cancelled
🎓 7.5% Govt School Quota
EligibilityStudied continuously in TN Govt schools 6th to 12th
ProofBonafide Certificate from Chief Educational Officer
Benefit100% Tuition Fee Waiver
Counter-signMust be strictly counter-signed by CEO
🧬 NEET UG 2025 Qualification
QualificationNEET UG 2025 mandatory
Merit basisNEET score → TN State Rank
Reservation69% communal (State Quota)
Govt & MgmtSeparate applications
✈️ NRI Quota
Financial supporterMust be a blood relative
Status proofValid NRI status proofs required
Other docsPassport + Embassy certificates
NEETMandatory
🏛️ Minority Institutions
Types presentChristian & Telugu / Malayalam linguistic minority colleges
CertificateRespective minority cert to be produced at verification
Fee structurePrivate / Minority — as notified
🪖 Special Categories
Ex-Servicemen (Children)Horizontal quota
Eminent Sports PersonsHorizontal quota
AnnexuresSpecific annexures filled & verified offline
Required Documents — Keep Originals Ready
★ = Mandatory for ALL candidates. Keep original documents ready for physical verification — any mismatch leads to disqualification.
Tamil Nadu · Communal Reservation · Horizontal Quotas
Reservation Matrix & Category Structure
69% Communal Reservation Policy + 7.5% Govt-school + 5% PwD horizontal quotas · State Quota Seats · AY 2025-26
Communal Reservation (69% Policy)
★ Communal reservation is applicable to 85% State Quota seats. Only candidates native to Tamil Nadu can claim BC / BCM / MBC / SC / SCA / ST — others are treated under Open Competition (OC).
🎓 7.5% Horizontal Quota:
7.5% of seats are reserved horizontally across all categories for students who studied in Tamil Nadu Government schools from Class 6 to 12. Proof: Bonafide Certificate from the Chief Educational Officer.
7.5% of seats are reserved horizontally across all categories for students who studied in Tamil Nadu Government schools from Class 6 to 12. Proof: Bonafide Certificate from the Chief Educational Officer.
♿ PwD Reservation:
5% horizontal reservation is provided for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities as per NMC guidelines.
5% horizontal reservation is provided for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities as per NMC guidelines.
🚨 Native-Only Reservation:
BC / BCM / MBC and SC / SCA / ST reservations apply only to Tamil Nadu natives. Candidates from other states in these categories compete under Open Competition (OC).
BC / BCM / MBC and SC / SCA / ST reservations apply only to Tamil Nadu natives. Candidates from other states in these categories compete under Open Competition (OC).
All Reservation Categories — At a Glance
BC / BCM / MBC
Only candidates native to Tamil Nadu are eligible. Candidates from other states belonging to these categories are treated under Open Competition (OC).
SC / SCA / ST
To claim SC (Arunthathiyar), a valid community certificate specific to SCA is required. SC / SCA / ST candidates of TN are exempt from application fees.
7.5% Govt School Quota
Horizontal — studied continuously in TN Govt schools Class 6–12. Bonafide cert from CEO. Benefit: 100% tuition fee waiver.
PwD (5% Horizontal)
For Persons with Benchmark Disabilities as per NMC guidelines. Gen-PwD NEET cut-off: 45th percentile (146).
Special Categories
Horizontal quotas for Ex-Servicemen (Children) and Eminent Sports Persons. Specific annexures must be filled and verified offline.
Open Competition (OC)
31% of State Quota. Open to all eligible candidates including other-state students (who can claim OC only). Pure NEET State Rank merit.
Tamil Nadu · DME · Application Fees · Security Deposit · Penalties
Fees, Security Deposit & Penalties
Government, Self-Financing & Management / NRI Quota · MBBS / BDS · Tamil Nadu · AY 2025-26
Application Form Fees (Non-Refundable)
Government Quota
₹500
Non-refundable application processing fee.
Management / NRI Quota
₹1,000
Non-refundable application processing fee.
SC / SCA / ST
₹0
Candidates belonging to SC / SCA / ST of Tamil Nadu are exempted.
💡 Registration Fee: Included in the application fee. Security Deposit: ranges from ₹0 to ₹1,00,000 depending on quota and college type — and is refundable (see below).
Security Deposit Amounts (Refundable)
Deposit by College / Quota Type
Government Medical / Dental Colleges₹ 0
Govt Quota in Self-Financing Colleges₹ 30,000
Management Quota in Self-Financing Colleges₹ 1,00,000
SC / SCA / ST (income < ₹2.5L)Exempted
Security deposit is refundable — but only to the exact bank account used for payment. Keep that account active until counselling is fully concluded.
Deposit is FORFEITED When…
Allotted in Round 2 / Mop-Up and did NOT joinForfeited
Discontinues the course after the stipulated cut-off dateForfeited
Seat cancelled due to false / forged documentsForfeited
Verify all eligibility and documents before accepting any allotment — forfeiture is automatic in the cases above.
Penalties for Lapsing / Resigning Seats
Discontinuation Penalty
Penalty for resigning from a joined seat after the final cut-off date.
₹ 10 LakhsBond Amount
Varies depending on the Government / Private institution guidelines.
College SpecificFalse / Forged Documents
Seat cancelled, security deposit forfeited, and admission liable for cancellation even after joining.
Seat Cancelled⚠ Important Note: The security deposit will only be refunded to the exact bank account used for payment. Keep the account active until counselling is fully concluded, otherwise the refund may fail.
Tamil Nadu · DME · Must-Know Warnings & Quick Reference
Critical Alerts & Quick Reference
Read every alert before applying — ignorance of rules is no excuse · NEET UG 2025 State Counselling · AY 2025-26
Critical Alerts for All Candidates
🔴 Critical
Round 2 Upgradation
If upgraded in Round 2, the Round 1 seat is automatically cancelled. You cannot retain the R1 seat once upgraded.
🔴 Critical
Mop-Up Round Strictness
Candidates who have already joined a college in R1 or R2 of State Quota or AIQ are NOT eligible to participate in the Mop-Up round.
🔴 Critical
Fake Nativity = Criminal Offence
Providing a false Nativity Certificate is a criminal offence and will result in immediate cancellation of admission.
🟠 Warning
Failure to Lock Choices
If choices are not locked before the deadline, the system automatically locks the saved choices as they are.
🟠 Warning
Dual Application Required
If applying for both Govt and Management quotas, two separate applications must be filed.
🟠 Warning
First Graduate Certificate
Must be obtained from the appropriate authority BEFORE applying. It cannot be claimed later.
🟢 Note
Documents Verification
Keep original documents ready for physical verification. Any mismatch will lead to disqualification.
🟢 Note
7.5% Quota Bonafide
Ensure the Bonafide Certificate is strictly counter-signed by the Chief Educational Officer.
🟢 Note
Fee Timelines
Download the allotment order only AFTER paying the tuition fee online via the portal.
📞 State CET Cell Contact
Office
Selection Committee, DME
Address
162, Periyar E.V.R. High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai - 600 010
Phone
044-28361674 / 044-28360674
Email
Notified on portal
Website (Applications & Merit List)
www.tnmedicalselection.net
Fee Structure
Private / Minority — as notified on portal
📁 Required Documents Checklist (★ = Mandatory for ALL)
★ NEET UG Admit Card
★ NEET UG Scorecard
★ Class 10 Marksheet
★ Class 11 Marksheet
★ Class 12 Marksheet
★ Aadhaar Card
Transfer Certificate (TC)
Nativity Certificate
Community Certificate
Income Certificate
First Graduate Cert (before applying)
Bonafide Cert (7.5% Govt school)
Keep originals ready for physical verification. Mismatch = disqualification.
Portal: tnmedicalselection.net
Key Abbreviations
DMEDirectorate of Medical Education, Tamil Nadu
CAPCentralised Admission Process (counselling rounds)
AIQAll India Quota (15% seats, MCC)
OCOpen Competition — 31% of State Quota
BCBackward Class — 26.5%
BCMBC (Muslim) — 3.5%
MBCMost Backward Class / DNC — 20%
SCScheduled Caste — 15%
SCASC (Arunthathiyar) — 3%
STScheduled Tribe — 1%
PwDPerson with Disability — 5% horizontal
EWSEconomically Weaker Section
CEOChief Educational Officer (Bonafide cert)
NRINon-Resident Indian — blood relative sponsor
PCBPhysics, Chemistry, Biology (NEET subjects)
NMCNational Medical Commission
TCTransfer Certificate
MOPMop-Up Round — fresh registration round
DNCDenotified Communities (under MBC)
TNTamil Nadu
🚨 Final Note — Deemed Acceptance: Any candidate who registers online, uploads documents, and exercises web options is deemed to have read and accepted all conditions of the TN counselling prospectus. All schedules are tentative — check tnmedicalselection.net regularly, as no individual intimations are sent.