1. Overview of Tamil Nadu NEET PG Choice Filling 2026
Tamil Nadu NEET PG choice filling is the most critical step in the state counselling process. The Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) conducts counselling through tnmedicalselection.net. During choice filling, candidates must select their preferred colleges and MD/MS specialities in order of priority. Seat allotment is based on NEET PG rank, reservation policy, seat availability, and the choices filled by the candidate [citation:13][citation:17].
Tamil Nadu has over 52 medical colleges and specialty centres participating in PG counselling, including prestigious government institutions like Madras Medical College, Stanley Medical College, and Madurai Medical College, along with top private and deemed institutions like CMC Vellore, Sri Ramachandra Medical College, and Chettinad Hospital [citation:1]. These institutes collectively offer approximately 4,649 to 6,306 PG seats [citation:1][citation:2].
A well-sequenced choice list can secure a seat at a top government college with minimal fees (₹40,000/year) and high stipend (₹54,025+ per month). Conversely, a poorly ordered list can push you into an unwanted private college with fees exceeding ₹30 Lakh/year. This page presents the complete college list and choice filling strategy.
2. Tamil Nadu NEET PG Choice Filling College List 2026
The following table presents the complete list of participating colleges in Tamil Nadu NEET PG counselling 2026, along with their indicative seat matrix [citation:1]:
A. Government Medical Colleges (Top Choices)
| College Name | Total PG Seats | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Madras Medical College | 482 | Chennai |
| Stanley Medical College | 216 | Chennai |
| Madurai Medical College | 214 | Madurai |
| Rajah Muthiah Medical College | 157 | Annamalainagar |
| Tirunelveli Medical College | 144 | Tirunelveli |
| Kilpauk Medical College | 144 | Chennai |
| Thanjavur Medical College | 124 | Thanjavur |
| Coimbatore Medical College | 121 | Coimbatore |
| KAP Viswanathan Government Medical College | 104 | Trichy |
| Govt. Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College | 95 | Salem |
| Chengalpattu Medical College | 94 | Chengalpattu |
B. Private & Deemed Medical Colleges
| College Name | Total PG Seats | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute | 256 | Private |
| Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore | 235 | Private (Minority) |
| Sri Ramachandra Medical College | 231 | Deemed |
| SRM Medical College | 166 | Deemed |
| Sree Balaji Medical College | 157 | Deemed |
| Saveetha Medical College | 136 | Deemed |
| Vinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar Medical College | 110 | Private |
| Shri Sathya Sai Medical College | 106 | Private |
| Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College | 84 | Private |
| PSG Institute of Medical Sciences | 79 | Private |
| ACS Medical College & Hospital | 75 | Private |
| ESIC Medical College & PGIMSR, KK Nagar | 75 | Government (ESIC) |
| Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences | 70 | Private |
| Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences | 56 | Private |
| Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences | 53 | Private |
*College list and seat matrix data compiled from available counselling records [citation:1]. Actual 2026 seat matrix will be published in the official TN DME notification at tnmedicalselection.net. Some colleges may have additional seats under different quotas.
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Choice filling is the most decisive step in Tamil Nadu NEET PG counselling. A well-sequenced choice list can secure a seat at a top government college, while a poorly ordered list can lead to unwanted allotment. Follow these strategic principles [citation:13][citation:17]:
Sequencing Principles
- Place your most preferred college first — allotment is based on highest available preference.
- Never place a college you are unwilling to join at the top of your list.
- Group choices by fee band (Government first, then Private Government Quota, then Management/NRI).
- Include 25-40 well-sequenced choices across multiple colleges and specialities.
- Keep safe backup options at the bottom of your list.
Common Choice Filling Mistakes
- Not locking choices before the deadline — unlocked choices are not considered.
- Listing only 2-3 colleges, leaving no fallback if cutoff rises.
- Ignoring the fee difference between Government and Management Quota.
- Forgetting to re-enter choices in Round 2 or Round 3.
- Assuming offline seat availability at the college — no such route exists.
Important: Fresh choices must be filled for each round of Tamil Nadu NEET PG counselling as preferences do not carry forward [citation:13]. Candidates must lock their choices before the deadline. Unlocked choices will not be considered for allotment.
4. Tamil Nadu NEET PG Category-wise Cutoff Ranks 2025 (Reference)
The following table presents the category-wise closing ranks for key MD/MS branches in Tamil Nadu government colleges based on NEET PG 2025 counselling data. Use these ranks to sequence your choices effectively:
| MD/MS Branch | OC Open | BC Open | MBC Open | SC Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD Radio Diagnosis | 20,564 |