Tamil Nadu NEET PG merit list out: download PDF for 4,654+ MD/MS/Diploma seats

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME/DMER), Tamil Nadu, has released the provisional rank list for PG Degree/Diploma courses in Tamil Nadu Government Medical Colleges and Government Seats in Self-Financing Medical Colleges. The merit list, available on the official website tnmedicalselection.net, follows the declaration of the NEET PG 2026 result on September 24, 2026.

This release is a crucial step for candidates seeking admission to postgraduate medical and diploma courses for the 2026-2027 academic session. NEET PG 2026 was conducted on August 30, 2026, by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS).

Tamil Nadu NEET PG Merit List Details and Eligibility

The Tamil Nadu NEET PG merit list provides essential information for eligible registered candidates, including their name, roll number, qualifying status, category, NEET PG score, and overall rank. The list is accessible in both online and PDF formats on the official portal. It is prepared separately for Service Quota (government doctors) and Non-Service Quota candidates, with further categorisation by OC, BC, MBC, SC, ST, SCA, and PWD groups, each having individual merit ranks.

To be eligible for these courses, candidates must hold an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised institution and have completed, or be completing, their one-year compulsory rotating internship on or before September 30, 2026. Also, candidates must have qualified NEET PG 2026 at or above the applicable percentile and possess valid registration with the Tamil Nadu State Medical Council or the National Medical Commission (NMC). Non-domicile candidates are not eligible for the state quota merit list but may apply for All India Quota or management quota seats in private colleges.

Counselling Process and Seat Distribution

The Tamil Nadu State Quota Counselling is tentatively scheduled to commence in November 2026. The MCC All India Quota (AIQ) NEET PG 2026 Counselling is also tentatively scheduled to start in October–November 2026. The Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, is responsible for conducting online counselling for 50% All India Quota Post-Graduate Medical and Dental seats, in compliance with Supreme Court orders.

For state quota seats in Tamil Nadu, 85% are reserved for local students, while 15% are allocated for the All India Quota. The total number of seats available in MD/MS/Diploma courses is 4,654+, comprising 2,661 MD seats, 1,538 MS seats, and 48 PG Diploma seats, based on 2026 reference data. The non-refundable counselling fee for Government Quota is ₹3,000, while for Management Quota, it is ₹5,000.

Key Dates and Next Steps for Candidates

The NEET PG 2026 examination was held on August 30, 2026, with admit cards released between August 24–25, 2026. The results were declared on September 24, 2026. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website, tnmedicalselection.net, for updates regarding counselling schedules and allotment procedures.

To access the merit list, candidates must visit the official website, locate the NEET PG Merit List 2026 link on the homepage, and enter their Registration ID and Password if required. They can then view their rank and download the PDF for future reference. The provisional list of candidates allotted for the Master of Physiotherapy (M.P.T.) course for the 2026-2027 session was released on October 12, 2026. Allotment orders for Round-3 online counselling of MBBS / BDS courses for both the 7.5% seat reservation for Tamil Nadu Government School students and the Government & Management Quota (including NRI & Minority) for the 2026-2027 session are also currently available.

Further reading

• NEET PG 2026 counselling round 1 registration begins today, October 12
• Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 institutional quota now online, eligibility rules shift
• NEET UG 2026: Uttarakhand opens Round 3 NRI quota MBBS registration until 5 October Applications open
• Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test application form: eligibility, dates and how to apply
• Foreign Medical Graduate Examination application form: eligibility, dates and how to apply
• National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (PG): complete exam guide

Written by Nishit Kumar

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