Tamil Nadu NEET MDS 2026 round 3 counselling registration begins today

The Government of Tamil Nadu Directorate of Medical Education and Research Selection Committee Admissions has initiated the online registration for Tamil Nadu NEET MDS 2026 Round 3 counselling today, 9 November 2026. This process supports admissions to MDS Government Quota and MDS Management Quota seats for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Prospective candidates are required to complete the online application through the official portal, https://regpg.tnmedicalonline.co.in/MDS26/. The application involves several steps, including reading the prospectus, registration, logging in, filling in personal and academic details, uploading necessary documents, and making the requisite payment.

Application Process and Required Documents

The online application process for the Tamil Nadu NEET MDS 2026 Round 3 counselling follows a structured approach. Candidates must first review the prospectus, then proceed with registration, log in to their accounts, accurately fill in all required details, upload scanned documents, and finally complete the payment. Specific dimensions and file sizes are mandated for the scanned documents to be uploaded.

Essential documents for upload include images of specific dimensions and file sizes, Nativity and Community certificates issued by the competent authority from the revenue department of the Tamil Nadu Government, Aadhaar Card, Driving Licence or Voter’s ID or Passport, and Parent’s Documents (Aadhaar Card and School Certificates).

1. Read Prospectus
2. Registration
3. Login
4. Fillup Details
5. Upload Documents
6. Make Payment

Eligibility Criteria and Fee Structure

To be eligible for admission to MDS courses, candidates must have qualified for NEET MDS-2025, conducted by the National Board of Examination. Candidates must be citizens of India, with OCI cardholders eligible for Open (General) category seats. Those claiming Tamil Nadu nativity and having completed their BDS course in Tamil Nadu or elsewhere are eligible for corresponding community seats, while natives of other states who completed BDS in Tamil Nadu are eligible only for open category seats.

For the 2025-2026 session, the application fee was Rs.3,000/-, which was non-refundable. A non-refundable registration fee of Rs.1,000/- was also required for counselling. Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Caste (Arunthathiyar) / Scheduled Tribe candidates with Tamil Nadu nativity were exempted from the application fee for the 2025-2026 session. Candidates must have cleared their BDS Examination and completed or be completing their CRRI period on or before 30 June 2025 to be eligible for the 2025-2026 session, and registration with the Dental Council of India or State Dental Council is mandatory. The duration of the MDS Course is three years. Candidates currently undergoing or having already completed an MDS course are not eligible to apply for any other MDS Courses.

Support and Regulatory Framework

Helplines are available for registration queries from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM from Monday to Friday and from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday. The Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, is responsible for online counselling for 50% All India Quota Post-Graduate Medical and Dental seats, in compliance with orders from the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India dated 23 March 2012 and 9 May 2017. The Selection Committee has stated it will not be responsible for consequences arising from non-diligent follow-up of notices on the official website. Legal issues related to the admissions process fall under the jurisdiction of the Hon’ble High Court of Madras.

Further reading

• AP NEET MDS 2026: Fill Phase 3 web options now. Join seats by Nov 16
• Jharkhand NEET MDS 2026 Round 3 counselling registration begins: apply by November 7
• NEET UG 2026: Apply for private MBBS seats now; fees slashed up to 40% Applications open
• PGIMER Entrance Exam application form: eligibility, dates and how to apply
• INI CET application form: eligibility, dates and how to apply
• NEET MDS: complete exam guide

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