The Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education and Research, Chennai, has announced the tentative Round 1 counselling schedule for PG Degree and Diploma courses for the 2026–27 academic session.

The counselling covers seats in Tamil Nadu Government Medical Colleges, Government Quota and Management Quota seats (including Minority and NRI categories) in self-financing medical colleges, and 20% and 50% seats of Christian Medical College, Vellore.

According to the schedule, candidates can complete registration, payment and choice filling from October 31, 2026, at 12:01 PM to November 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

Tamil Nadu NEET PG 2026 Round 1 Important Dates

Round 1 Counselling Rank and NEET PG Marks Range

The tentative schedule also specifies the General Rank and NEET marks range for Government and Management Quota counselling.

Tamil Nadu NEET PG 2026 Counselling Registration Fees

Candidates participating in online choice filling must pay a non-refundable registration fee of INR 1,000 for both Government Quota and Management Quota.

In addition, candidates must pay the applicable refundable security deposit at the time of registration.

Choice Filling and Locking Instructions

Candidates should read the counselling prospectus carefully before starting the choice-filling process. The Selection Committee has issued the following instructions:

• Candidates can fill choices for all the seats and quotas for which they have applied.

• Candidates applying under both Government and Management Quotas can fill choices for both categories.

• Choices can be edited any number of times before locking.

• Once choices are locked, candidates cannot edit them.

• If a candidate does not lock the choices by November 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM, the system will automatically lock the saved choices.

• Candidates should carefully review their college and course preferences before locking.

• Requests for a change of course or college will not be permitted after final locking.

The seat matrix will be available on the official counselling websites.

How to Download the Tamil Nadu NEET PG Allotment Order?

Candidates who receive a seat allotment must pay the applicable tuition fee online to download the provisional allotment order.

The payment can be made through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI. Candidates should ensure that sufficient funds and the required transaction limits are available in their bank accounts before making the payment.

The fee structure is available on the official website at www.tnmedicalselection.net.

Reporting to the Allotted Medical College

After downloading the provisional allotment order, selected candidates must report to their allotted medical college or institution within the specified date and time.

Candidates must carry the following:

• Original certificates for physical verification.

• Scanned copies of the original certificates.

• Provisional allotment order.

• Other documents required by the allotted institution.

Candidates who fail to report to the Head of the Institution within the specified deadline will have their selection or admission cancelled without further notice.

Selected candidates must also submit a self-declaration form at the time of reporting. The declaration confirms that their admission may be forfeited if suppression of facts or misinterpretation is found during or after admission.

Important Instructions for NEET PG Candidates

The Selection Committee has advised candidates to regularly visit the official counselling website for schedules, results, notices and other updates. The authority will not individually contact candidates or send direct communications regarding counselling updates.

Candidates are also advised not to share their login ID, password or OTP with anyone.

Where to Check Tamil Nadu NEET PG 2026 Counselling Updates?

Candidates can access the counselling schedule, seat matrix, fee structure, allotment results and other notices through the official website.

Official website: www.tnmedicalselection.net

For Counselling & Admission Guidance, Call or WhatsApp: 9340961481

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