Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling is conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu for admission to various medical and dental courses. Candidates can apply for various medical courses by visiting the official website of e Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu https://tnhealth.tn.gov.in/ or https://tnmedicalselection.net/
NEET is a national-level medical entrance examination administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to MBBS and BDS programs. Tamil Nadu NEET counselling will be conducted online for places in government and private colleges under the 85 percent and 100 percent state quotas, respectively.
Candidates who pass the NEET exam are required to engage in the counselling procedure in order to be considered for admission. The MCC (Medical Council Committee) conducts counselling for the 15% of AIQ seats. The state authorities administer the counselling for the remaining 85 percent of the state quota.
Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 2023 Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Counselling Name | Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling |
| Exam conducting authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Counselling body | Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu |
| Official Website | https://tnhealth.tn.gov.in/ Or https://tnmedicalselection.net/ |
Important Dates
Round 1
| Event | Date |
| Registration/ Payment | To be announced |
| Choice filling/ Locking | To be announced |
| Verification | To be announced |
| Seat allotment | To be announced |
| Provisional result | To be announced |
| Final result | To be announced |
| Reporting to the allotted institute | To be announced |
Round 2
| Event | Date |
| Fresh Registration/ Payment | To be announced |
| Choice filling/ Locking | To be announced |
| Result | To be announced |
| Reporting to the allotted institute | To be announced |
Mop Up Round
| Event | Date |
| Registration/ Payment | To be announced |
| Choice filling/ Locking | To be announced |
| Verification | To be announced |
| Seat allotment | To be announced |
| Result | To be announced |
| Reporting to the allotted institute | To be announced |
Stray Vacancy Round
| Event | Date |
| Seat allotment process | To be announced |
| Result | To be announced |
| Reporting to the allotted institute | To be announced |
NEET Counselling Process
Registration
- The candidate should visit any of the Tamil Nadu Official websites www.tnhealth.tn.gov.in Or www.tnmedicalselection.org
- Candidates must submit their completed online application form by uploading the required information in the required fields.
- Changes to any details in the online Application will not be considered under any circumstances after submission.
- Applications that are incomplete will be rejected.
- Candidates should only submit one Application Form. A candidate’s application will be canceled if he or she submits more than one Application Form.
- Candidates must ensure that all information entered in the online application is correct before submitting the application form online.
- Candidates must submit a printout of their completed online application form (Hard Copy) along with any required enclosures.
- Service Candidates must submit a printout of their completed online application forms, as well as their Service particulars (duly certified by the Forwarding Authority with date and seal) and any necessary enclosures.
- After submitting the filled in online application, the candidates are instructed to download their filled in online application form for future reference.
Method of Payment for Fees
i. Mode of payment using debit Card/Net or net banking: necessary facilities have been provided for paying through nationalized banks via bank payment portal while utilizing net banking.
ii. Candidates should be aware that a simple fee deduction from a bank account does not constitute proof of fee payment.
iii. Verify the debit card’s validity and bank balance before going on to the website to submit an application. The candidate needs to fill out the required information and pay with a debit card.
iv. It is preferable to maintain a bank account for the same because the security deposit will only be repaid to the account from which it was begun.
Choice Filling and Locking
- Applicants are required to submit their choices during this stage. Candidates should complete the selections while keeping their scores in mind because admission is based on merit, the NEET score and preferences presented during the counseling phase.
- Individuals can choose as many selections as you’d like while looking at the list of colleges on the screen.
- Enter your password after that, then click “Lock Choices.”
- Once a candidate’s choices have been locked, they cannot change them.
- After locking, users have the option to print a copy of the locked choices, which also contains the locking time and date, the IP address of the computer, and a randomly generated unique number.
Merit List
The merit list will be compiled based on the results of the qualifying exam and the NEET exam. The Tamil Nadu NEET rank list will be posted on DME’s official website.
Counselling Reporting Schedule
On its official website, DME publishes the date sheet and cutoff for the first round of Tamil Nadu counseling. Candidates who meet the cut-off must report to the counseling location on the specified date and time. Such candidates must obtain their call letters from the DME’s official website. Aside from the call letter, candidates must bring the documents indicated below to the counseling location.
MCC 15 % AIQ Quota
About MCC
Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. The MCC is responsible for conducting online counselling for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate medical and dental courses in India, including MBBS and BDS, through the NEET UG and NEET PG exams, respectively.
The MCC conducts centralized counselling for the All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government medical and dental colleges across India, as well as for seats in Deemed and Central Universities, ESIC, and AFMC colleges. The counselling process involves registration, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification, and admission to the allotted colleges.
MCC NEET Counselling Registration
MCC holds four rounds of NEET-UG counseling for AIQ, including a mop-up round and a stray vacancy round. Following the completion of Round 2, the MCC will fill the remaining seats in a mop-up round and a stray vacancy round. The following steps must be taken:
- Visit the official website: Visit the official website of MCC (https://mcc.nic.in/) and click on the “UG Medical Counseling” tab.
- New registration: Click on “New Registration” and fill in all the required details such as personal details, contact details, NEET exam details, and security pin. After filling in all the details, click on the “Submit” button.
- Login credentials: After successful registration, a new page will appear with your login credentials. Use these credentials to log in and fill in your choices of colleges and courses.
- Choice filling: Fill in your preferred colleges and courses in order of priority. You can choose as many choices as you want.
- Locking of choices: After you have filled in your choices, you need to lock them by clicking on the “Lock Choices” button. Once the choices are locked, you cannot make any changes.
- Seat allotment: The MCC conducts the seat allotment process based on your rank, category, and the choices filled by you. You will be able to see your seat allotment result on the official website.
- Reporting to the allotted college: If you are satisfied with the seat allotted to you, you need to report to the allotted college within the specified time with all the required documents and pay the admission fee.
MCC NEET Counselling Fees
| 15% AIQ/ Central Universities | Non Refundable Fee | Refundable Fee |
| UR | INR 1,000 | INR 10,000 |
| SC/ST/OBC/PwD | INR 500 | INR 5000 |
| Deemed Universities | – | – |
| All Categories | INR 5,000 | INR 2,00,000 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Qualify Exam | NEET conducted By NTA |
| Nationality | Applicants must be Indian citizens.NRI candidates with Indian passports are also eligible to apply. Under the NRI category, overseas citizens of India (OCI) and persons of Indian origin (PIO) are eligible to apply. |
| Age Limit | 17 years old (as of December 31). In addition, the candidate’s maximum age should be 25 years. |
| Qualification | The candidate must have a Class 12 credential or equivalent from a recognized board or institution. In addition, the qualifying test should include biology, chemistry, English, and physics as core subjects.A minimum of 50% is required for the general category, 40% for SC/ST, and 45% for physically disabled candidates. |
NEET UG Cut Off
| Category | Qualifying Marks | Percentile Criteria |
| General/EWS | 715-117 | 50th Percentile |
| SC/BC | 116-93 | 40th Percentile |
| General/EWS & PH Category | 116-105 | 45th Percentile |
| SC/BC & PH Category | 104-93 | 40th Percentile |
Participating Colleges
| Name of the institute | Total seat intake | Annual Fees |
| MBBS | ||
| Chennai Medical College(SRM), Trichy (Management) | 150 | |
| Karpagam Vinayaka Institute Of Medical Sciences, Chinnakolambakkam, Kancheepuram (Management) | 100 | Rs. 12.50 Lacs |
| Tagore Medical College & Hospital, Chennai (Management) | 150 | Rs. 3,85,000/- |
| Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College & Hospital, Perambalur (Management) | 150 | Rs. 4,00,000/- |
| Karpaga Vinayaka Institute Of Dental Sciences, Chinnakolambakkam, Kanchipuram (Government) | 100 | Rs. 3,85,000/- |
| Sri Moogambigai Institute Of Medical Science, Kulasekaram (Management) | 100 | |
| Velammal Medical College Hospital, Madurai (Management) | 150 | Rs.4,15,000/- |
| Annapoorna Medical College, Salem (Management) | 150 | Rs.12,50,000/- |
| Tiruvannamalai Medical College, Tiruvannamalai (Government) | 100 | Rs.13,610/- |
| Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College, Salem (Government) | 100 | Rs.13,610/- |
| Sivagangai Medical College, Sivagangai (Government) | 100 | Rs.13,610/- |
| Madras Medical College, Chennai (Government) | 250 | Rs.13,610/- |
| Govt. Medical College, Omandurar Estate, Chennai (Government) | 100 | Rs.13,610/- |
| Kanyakumari Medical College, Kanyakumari (Government) | 100 | Rs.13,610/- |
| Madurai Medical College, Madurai (Government) | 150 | Rs.13,610/- |
| Coimbatore Medical College, Coimbatore (Government) | 150 | Rs.13,610/- |
| Chengalpattu Medical College, Chengalpattu (Government) | 100 | Rs.13,610/- |
| BDS | ||
| Karpaga Vinayaka Institute Of Medical Sciences, Kancheepuram (Management) | 100 | – |
| Sri Ramakrishna Dental College, Coimbatore (Management) | 100 | – |
| CSI College Of Dental Science & Research, Madurai (Management) | 100 | – |
| Sree Mookambika Institute Of Dental Sciences, Kanniyakumari (Management) | 60 | – |
| Best Dental College, Madurai (Management) | 100 | – |
| Karpaga Vinayaka Institute Of Dental Sciences, Kanchipuram (Management) | 100 | – |
| Rajas Dental College & Hospital, Tirunelveli (Management) | 100 | – |
| JKK Natarajah Dental College, Kumarapalayam (Management) | 100 | – |
| Sri Moogambigai Institute Of Medical Science, Kulasekaram (Management) | 60 | – |
| Ragas Dental College, Chennai (Management) | 100 | – |
| Tamil Nadu Government Dental College & Hospital (Government) | 100 | Rs. 11,610/- |
Required Documents
- 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.
FAQs
Q. Which Authority conducts the Tamil Nadu NEET counseling?
A. Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu conducts Tamil NEET Counselling for admission to various medical and dental courses.
Q. What is the expected NEET cut-off for MBBS in TamilNadu ?
A. The expected cut-off for MBBS seats via state quota counselling is about AIR 6,000.
Q. Which Tamil Nadu medical college has the highest cut-off?
A. Tamil Nadu NEET counselling, Madras Medical College and Stanley Medical College typically have the highest cut-off.
Q. What is the official website for Tamil Nadu NEET counselling ?
A. The official website for Tamil Nadu MBBS counselling is http://tnmedicalselection.net.
Q. What are the fees for the MBBS course in a government college in Tamil Nadu?
A. The average annual course fee for MBBS in a government college in Tamil Nadu is around Rs 13,000.
Q. What are the fees for the BDS course in a government college in Tamil Nadu?
A. The average annual course fee for BDS in a government college in Tamil Nadu is around Rs 11,000.
Q. How many government seats are available through Tamil Nadu NEET counselling ?
A. The Tamil Nadu MBBS counselling will provide almost 1,200 government seats.
Q. When will candidates be notified if they are selected to attend the Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling session?
A. The call letter published by the responsible authorities on the official website will inform all applicants of the timing of Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling. It is mandatory for candidates to download it.