Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2025: Round 3 dates, step-by-step process

The Selection Committee, DME Chennai has released the Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 3 schedule. Check important dates, eligibility, and the step-by-step counselling process here.

The Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2025 process has reached its decisive stage as the Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education & Research, Chennai, has announced the Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2025 Round 3 dates for MBBS/BDS degree admissions for the 2025–26 academic session. These Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2025 Round 3 dates apply to Government Medical & Dental Colleges, ESIC Medical College (K.K. Nagar, Chennai), Government & Management quota seats in self-financing medical colleges (including Christian Medical College, Vellore), dental colleges, state private universities, and wards of IRT candidates.

Round 3 of the Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2025 is crucial for candidates seeking upgradation, re-allotment, or fresh allotment. The entire process based on the Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2025 Round 3 dates is strictly online, requiring adherence to timelines and guidelines.

Round 3 Counselling Schedule Overview

As per the Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2025 Round 3 dates, the process includes registration, payment confirmation, choice filling, processing of virtual vacancies, allotment, publication of results, downloading of allotment orders, and reporting to allotted colleges.

Round 3 Counselling Schedule for Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2025–26

Round 3 Process	Date & Time (From)	Date & Time (To)	Applicable Rank	NEET Marks
Registration & Payment (if not already paid)	06-10-2025, 10:00 AM	09-10-2025, 05:00 PM	GR 001 to GR 39853	665 to 113
Choice Filling & Locking (Government Quota)	11-10-2025, 10:00 AM	14-10-2025, 05:00 PM	GR 001 to GR 39853	665 to 113
Choice Filling & Locking (Management Quota)	11-10-2025, 10:00 AM	14-10-2025, 05:00 PM	GR 001 to GR 28279	641 to 113
Processing of Virtual Vacancies	10-10-2025	15-10-2025	-	-
Seat Allotment Processing	15-10-2025	15-10-2025	-	-
Publication of Result	16-10-2025	16-10-2025	-	-
Downloading Allotment Order	From 16-10-2025 to 22-10-2025	-	-	-
Last Date of Joining	22-10-2025, 05:00 PM	-	-	-

The Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2025 Round 3 dates ensure a structured sequence for the counselling stages, helping candidates plan accordingly under the Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2025 process.

Key Highlights

Fresh registrations are allowed only for candidates not registered in earlier rounds, but who appear in the merit list published by the Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee.
The Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2025 Round 3 dates also account for virtual vacancies, allowing upgraded seats from Round 1 or 2 to be included.
Candidates must lock their preferences carefully as per the Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2025 Round 3 dates, since once locked, changes are not permitted.

General Instructions for Round 3 Candidates

The Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 3 stage comes with stricter participation and eligibility rules. Candidates should thoroughly understand the process mentioned in the Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2025 Round 3 dates notice before proceeding.

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Important Instructions for Round 3 Counselling

Category	Requirement/Rule
Registered in Round 1 or 2 but not allotted	No need to register again.
Allotted but not joined in Round 1 or 2	No re-registration needed.
Joined seats in Round 1 or 2 seeking upgradation	Confirm participation online (no extra registration fee).
Fresh candidates	Register in Round 3 as per Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2025 Round 3 dates with full fee payment.
Retaining existing seats	Need not participate.
Allotted by MCC after Round 3	Not eligible for State Quota Round 3.
Allotted in Round 3	Must join allotted seat; no resignation or upgrade possible.

As outlined by the Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2025, once allotted in Round 3, resignation or further upgradation is not permitted.

Reservation and Community-Based Rules

The Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2025 Round 3 dates also coincide with the implementation of Tamil Nadu’s structured reservation policy. Unfilled seats in reserved categories will be reallocated based on government orders.

Category	Rule for Filling Unfilled Seats
SCA (Scheduled Caste Arunthathiyars)	Filled by SC candidates (G.O. No. 55, 2010).
ST (Scheduled Tribe)	Filled by SC candidates (G.O. No. 77, 2011).
BCM (Backward Class Muslims)	Filled by BC candidates (G.O. No. 30, 2012).
Excess Arunthathiyars	Can compete with SC candidates (G.O. No. 65, 2009).

Through Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2025, this reservation mechanism ensures equitable seat distribution aligned with the Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2025 Round 3 dates.

Instructions for Allotted Candidates

Candidates allotted in Round 3 must follow the joining and fee payment steps strictly as per the Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2025 Round 3 dates.

Requirement	Details
Tuition Fee Payment	Pay online before downloading allotment order.
SC/SCA/ST/SCC candidates	Fee exempted if annual income < ₹2.5 lakh.
BDS seats in self-financing colleges	Fee paid directly at college.
Reporting	In-person reporting with original certificates.
Verification	Conducted at the respective allotted college.
Deadline for Joining	22-10-2025, 5 PM as per Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2025 Round 3 dates.

FAQs on Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2025 Round 3 Dates

Q1. Do I need to register again for Round 3?
No, candidates registered in earlier rounds need not re-register under the Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2025 system.

Q2. Can I retain my previous seat and still participate?
Yes, but only through upgradation as per the Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2025 Round 3 dates.

Q3. Are SC/SCA/ST candidates exempt from tuition fees?
Yes, if their annual income is below ₹2.5 lakhs.

Q4. Where does certificate verification take place?
At the allotted college during reporting as specified in the Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2025 Round 3 dates schedule.

The Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2025 Round 3 dates represent a pivotal moment in the Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2025 process. Candidates must carefully follow each stage, from registration and choice filling to allotment and reporting, to ensure successful admission. Staying informed of the Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2025 Round 3 dates through the official website (www.tnmedicalselection.net) is essential to avoid disqualification or fee forfeiture.

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Muskaan Mohammadi

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