Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026: Special Category Dates, Documents

 

The online registration and choice filling for Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 began on August 13, 2026, with seat allotment results scheduled for August 21, 2026, on the official Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Portal.

 

The special category and 7.5% government school quota physical, offline, or specific Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 rounds are running concurrently alongside the general state quota process from August 13, 2026, onward. Candidates must track updates on the Tamil Nadu MBBS BDS Counselling 2026 and download allotment letters directly through TN Medical Selection. The eligible list of persons with benchmark disabilities in Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 2026 was published on the official website on 12-08-2026. Read the full article to learn more about Tamil Nadu MBBS BDS Counselling 2026 for special categories.

 

Overview of Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 for Special Categories

 

The Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 is the state-level admission process through which NEET UG 2026-qualified candidates can secure admission to MBBS and BDS courses in participating government and private medical and dental colleges across Tamil Nadu.

 

The Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 is conducted by the Selection Committee of the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Government of Tamil Nadu, formerly known as the Directorate of Medical Education (DME). Through Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026, eligible candidates can apply for State Quota, Government Quota, Management Quota, and NRI Quota seats in participating medical and dental colleges across the state.

 

Candidates appearing in the Tamil Nadu MBBS BDS Counselling 2026 schedules have been instructed to report one hour before the scheduled time, accompanied by one parent. For Tamil Nadu MBBS BDS Counselling 2026, they must bring original documents, including the NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard, Class 10 and 11 mark sheets, HSC or equivalent mark sheet, transfer certificate or bona fide certificate, nativity certificate, community certificate, and the community certificate of either parent. For Special Category Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026, candidates who have studied completely in Tamil Nadu must also produce proof of study from Classes 6 to 12.

 

Time Schedule for Tamil Nadu MBBS BDS Counselling 2026 (Special Categories)

 

Students who have registered for Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 must know that the last date for registration is August 19, 2026. Refer to the schedule below for the Tamil Nadu MBBS BDS Counselling 2026.

 

 

The schedule for the Tamil Nadu MBBS BDS Counselling 2026 for special categories begins with registration and choice filling on August 13, 2026. Candidates of Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 must complete registration and lock their choices by 5:00 PM on August 19, 2026. Seat allotment for Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 processing is scheduled for August 20, 2026, and the result will be released on August 21, 2026. Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 2026 allotment orders can be downloaded from August 22 to August 28, 2026, and the last day to join is August 28, 2026.

 

 

 

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Documents Required for Tamil Nadu MBBS BDS Counselling 2026 for Special Categories

 

Candidates of Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 for both MBBS and BDS courses are requested to bring the following original certificates and documents, without which they will not be allowed to participate in the counselling:

1. NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Scorecard
2. 10th Std Mark Sheet
3. 11th Std Mark Sheet
4. HSC/Equivalent Mark Sheet
5. Certificate as proof of study from 6th Std. to 12th Std. for candidates who have studied completely in Tamil Nadu.
6. A transfer certificate from the last school attended, or a bonafide certificate, should be produced from where the candidate is currently undergoing the course.
7. Nativity Certificate.
8. Community Certificate.
9. Any one of the parents’ community certificates, either the father’s or the mother’s.
   
   

Students who have the documents for Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 ready can review the counselling fee structure in the section below.

 

 

 

 

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Fee Structure for Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling for MBBS or BDS for Special Categories

 

Students must know the fee structure for Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 for both MBBS and BDS for special categories. Refer to the table below for more details on the fee structure for Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026.

 

 

 

Candidates appearing for Special Category in Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 must bring a demand draft of Rs. 500, payable at Chennai and drawn in favour of “The Secretary, Selection Committee, Chennai - 10,” towards the processing fee. The tuition fee for Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 is payable at the time of allotment and varies by course and category. 

 

For Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 2026 Government MBBS allotments, OC/BC/BCM/MBC candidates are required to pay Rs. 18,073 plus the Rs. 500 processing fee, while SC/SCA/ST candidates with annual income above Rs. 2.5 lakh must pay Rs. 12,073 plus the Rs. 500 processing fee.

 

For Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 2026 Government BDS allotments, the corresponding tuition fee is Rs. 16,073 for OC/BC/BCM/MBC candidates and Rs. 12,073 for eligible SC/SCA/ST candidates with annual income above Rs. 2.5 lakh, excluding the processing fee. For MBBS/BDS allotments under the PwBD category, the tuition fee specified is Rs. 10,073, along with the Rs. 500 processing fee.

 

Candidates who want to know more about the Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 schedule for admission to MBBS or BDS, or need personalised guidance for NEET counselling or JEE admission, can visit Hello Mentor for a one-on-one session with our experts.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026

 

1. Has medical counselling started in Tamil Nadu?

Yes, the initial registration phase for Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 2026 for the 2026-27 session has concluded, with online applications open from late June to late July 2026.

 

2. Can I apply for the Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 for both MBBS and BDS?

Yes, you can apply and register for Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 for both MBBS and BDS counselling simultaneously using a single NEET-UG score and a single registration process through the Medical Counselling Committee or your state authority.

 

 

 

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