1. Overview of Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling 2026
Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling 2026 is the centralized admission process for MD/MS/PG Diploma courses in Government Medical Colleges, Government Quota seats in Self-Financing Medical Colleges, and Management/NRI quota seats in Private Medical Colleges across Tamil Nadu. The counselling is conducted by the Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Tamil Nadu [citation:2][citation:11].
Tamil Nadu has the third-highest number of government PG medical seats in India with 2,249 seats, after Maharashtra (3,479) and Uttar Pradesh (2,621) [citation:9]. Over 52 medical colleges and specialty centres participate in the counselling, including premier institutions like Madras Medical College, Stanley Medical College, Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore, and Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute [citation:2].
The official counselling portal is tnmedicalselection.net [citation:11]. The counselling process follows DGHS/MCC norms and includes four rounds — Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 (Mop-Up), and a Stray Vacancy Round [citation:2].
2. Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling Process 2026 — Round-wise
The Tamil Nadu NEET PG counselling follows a structured multi-round process. Candidates must complete online registration, document verification, choice filling, and reporting as per the schedule [citation:2]:
| Round | Key Features | Candidate Action |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Initial seat allotment based on NEET PG rank and choices | Download allotment order, report to college, or wait for Round 2 |
| Round 2 | Vacancies from non-joining/resignations; upgradation allowed | Fresh choices or retain Round 1 seat; report if upgraded |
| Round 3 (Mop-Up) | Remaining vacant seats; candidates who joined can resign to participate | New registration fee required for those who resigned; allotment final for this round |
| Stray Vacancy Round | Only for candidates with no seat in Rounds 1-3; conducted by DME | Seats allotted are final; no resignation or upgradation allowed |
*Counselling rounds and rules as per TN DME and DGHS/MCC norms [citation:1][citation:2]. The Stray Vacancy Round may be conducted by NBEMS for DNB courses.
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Get Choice Filling Help3. Tamil Nadu NEET PG Participating Colleges & Seat Matrix
Tamil Nadu has over 52 medical colleges and specialty centres participating in NEET PG counselling. The following table presents the seat matrix for key government and private institutions [citation:2]:
| College Name | Total PG Seats | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Madras Medical College, Chennai | 482 | Government |
| Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Kanchipuram | 256 | Private |
| Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore | 235 | Private (Minority) |
| Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai | 144 | Government |
| Coimbatore Medical College | 121 | Government |
| KAP Viswanathan Government Medical College, Trichy | 104 | Government |
| Govt. Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College, Salem | 95 | Government |
| Chengalpattu Medical College | 94 | Government |
| ACS Medical College & Hospital, Chennai | 75 | Private |
| ESIC Medical College & Hospital, KK Nagar, Chennai | 75 | Government (ESIC) |
*Seat matrix data based on available records [citation:2]. Actual 2026 seat matrix will be published in the official TN DME notification.
4. Tamil Nadu NEET PG Cutoff Trends (Government Colleges)
The following table presents the NEET PG 2025 and 2024 closing ranks for key MD/MS courses at Tamil Nadu government medical colleges for the OC (Open Category) [citation:3][citation:17]:
| Course | Closing Rank 2025 | Closing Rank 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| MD Radio Diagnosis | 2,735 | 1,058 |
| MD Dermatology | 3,384 | 2,987 |
| MD General Medicine | 8,055 | 5,199 |
| MS General Surgery | 14,318 | 17,517 |
| MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 14,866 | 15,175 |
| MD Paediatrics | 12,260 | 9,821 |
| MS Orthopaedics | 23,826 | 20,951 |
| MS Ophthalmology | 27,726 | 22,769 |
| MD Anaesthesiology | 27,109 | 26,622 |
| MD Pathology | 41,267 | 40,637 |
*Cutoff data based on previous-year TN government college closing ranks [citation:3][citation:17]. Actual 2026 cutoffs depend on candidate pool, seat matrix, and category-wise competition.
5. Tamil Nadu PG Bond & Discontinuation Penalty
Tamil Nadu has specific bond and penalty rules for PG admissions. Candidates must understand these before accepting a seat [citation:1][citation:16]:
| Category | Bond Amount | Service Obligation |
|---|---|---|
| All India 50% Quota (MCC/NBE) | ₹40 Lakh (DNB Broad), ₹20 Lakh (Diploma) | 2 years within 3 years of completion |
| State Quota — Discontinuation Penalty | ₹15 Lakh (DNB Broad Speciality) | Applicable if discontinue after 2nd round |
| Service Candidates | ₹40 Lakh (DNB), ₹20 Lakh (Diploma) | Until superannuation (mandatory) |
*Bond and penalty rules as per TN DME notification [citation:1][citation:16]. Candidates must execute the prescribed bond at the time of admission. Bond terms may vary by course type.
6. Documents Required for Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling
Candidates must carry the following original documents along with self-attested photocopies for verification and reporting [citation:12]: