NEET UG 2026 Round 3 registration begins in Tamil Nadu: apply by September 30

In short

DMER Tamil Nadu opened NEET UG 2026 Round 3 registration on September 27, 2026.
Candidates ranked GR 1 to 3625 are eligible to apply for MBBS and BDS admissions.
The registration window closes on September 30, 2026, at 5 PM.
A non-refundable fee of Rs 500 is required for registration, payable online.
Choice filling and locking will occur from October 1 to October 9, 2026, with results on October 12, 2026.

The Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) Tamil Nadu has initiated the NEET UG 2026 Round 3 registration process for admissions to MBBS and BDS courses. The registration window opened on September 27, 2026, and will conclude on September 30, 2026, at 5 PM.

This round of registration is open to eligible candidates holding a valid NEET UG 2026 scorecard, specifically those with General Ranks from 1 to 3625, corresponding to scores ranging from 599 down to 177. Admissions are being offered under two distinct quotas: the 7.5 percent quota for Tamil Nadu government school students and the 92.5 percent quota for the general Government and Management categories.

Registration Process and Eligibility

Candidates interested in applying for NEET UG 2026 Round 3 must complete their registration on the official DMER portal, tnmedicalselection.net. A non-refundable registration fee of Rs 500 is mandatory, payable through various online modes including net banking, debit card, credit card, and UPI.

Both fresh applicants and candidates who participated in previous rounds are eligible to register, provided seats are available. However, candidates who joined in Round 2 and wish to participate in Round 3 must first formally withdraw their previous admission using the resignation portal before submitting a fresh application.

Application Portals and Quotas

DMER Tamil Nadu has activated two separate portals to support the registration process, catering to the specific quota requirements. One link is dedicated to students from Tamil Nadu government schools, falling under the 7.5 percent quota. The other portal serves candidates applying under the general Government and Management quota, which accounts for 92.5 percent of the available seats.

Candidates are advised to ensure they use the correct portal corresponding to their eligibility criteria to avoid any complications during the application process. All applicants must possess a valid NEET UG 2026 scorecard to proceed with registration.

Key Dates for NEET UG 2026 Round 3

Following the registration period, the schedule for choice filling and locking has been set. This crucial step will take area from October 1 to October 9, 2026. Then, the seat allotment results for Round 3 are scheduled to be released on October 12, 2026.

Applicants are encouraged to adhere strictly to these deadlines to ensure their participation in the counselling process. The table below outlines the important dates for Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2026 Round 3:

Event	Date
Round 3 Registration Begins	September 27, 2026
Registration Closes	September 30, 2026 (5 PM)
Choice Filling and Locking	October 1 to October 9, 2026
Seat Allotment Result	October 12, 2026

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