NEET MDS Round 2 vacancy list 2026 released: check tnmedicalselection.net for available seats

The Selection Committee of the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu, released the NEET MDS Round 2 vacancy list 2026 on September 22, 2026. This list is available on the official portal, tnmedicalselection.net, and is intended to guide candidates for the upcoming Round 2 choice filling process for Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) counselling for the 2026-2027 academic session.

The newly released vacancy list comprises seats that remained unfilled after the conclusion of Round 1 reporting on September 11, 2026. In addition, it incorporates seats surrendered by candidates who were upgraded or withdrew from their allotted positions, covering both Government and Management quotas.

Accessing the NEET MDS Round 2 Vacancy List

Candidates are required to visit the official website, tnmedicalselection.net, to view and download the NEET MDS Round 2 vacancy list. The list is presented as a PDF document, which details the seat matrix by college, specific MDS specialisation, and category, assisting candidates in planning their choices effectively.

The Selection Committee advises candidates to download this list for reference during the choice filling process. The online counselling for MDS Course Round 2 covers Government and Management Quota, including NRI and Minority seats, for the 2026-2027 session.

1. Visit the official portal: tnmedicalselection.net.
2. Click on the latest MDS Round 2 vacancy notification link.
3. Open the PDF document to view the vacancy list.
4. Download the list for use during choice filling.

Counselling Fees and Registration

Candidates participating in Round 2 counselling must pay a registration fee online during the registration process. The fee structure varies based on the quota under which a candidate is applying.

For those seeking admission under the Government Quota, the counselling registration fee is Rs 3,000. Candidates applying under the Management Quota are required to pay a fee of Rs 5,000. These fees are mandatory for completing the Round 2 registration.

Context of Recent Allotments and Deadlines

The release of the NEET MDS Round 2 vacancy list follows a series of other provisional allotment lists and counselling activities conducted by the DME Tamil Nadu and other authorities. Round 1 reporting for MDS courses concluded on September 11, 2026, leading to the current vacancy update.

In related developments, the provisional list of candidates allotted for B.Sc. (Nursing), B.Pharm, B.ASLP, B.P.O and Allied and Healthcare UG Degree Courses for the 2026-2027 Session was released on September 21, 2026. Earlier, on September 15, 2026, provisional lists were published for MPharm Degree Courses, MBBS/BDS (Government 7.5% Reservation Quota), MBBS/BDS (Government Quota), and MBBS/BDS (Management Quota) courses for the same academic session. The NEET UG Round 2 allotment result was also published on September 15, 2026, with a deadline to join allotted colleges by September 18, 2026.

Further reading

• Karnataka NEET MDS 2026 Provisional Rank List Released (25th August 2026): Full Schedule, How to Check Rank List & More
• Telangana NEET MDS 2026 phase 1 seat allotment released: pay fee, report to college by deadline
• NEET MDS application form: eligibility, dates and how to apply Next step
• INI CET July 2026 session online seat allocation schedule released
• PGIMER Entrance Exam application form: eligibility, dates and how to apply
• NEET MDS: complete exam guide

Written by Nishit Kumar

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