TN NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 Choice Filling Begins; Lock Preferences by August 19 at tnmedicalselection.net

The Selection Committee Tamil Nadu, Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DME), has opened Round 1 choice filling for NEET UG 2026 counselling on its official portal, tnmedicalselection.net. Registered candidates can now log in to submit their preferences for MBBS and BDS seats, with the deadline for locking choices set for August 19, 2026, by 6 PM.

This crucial phase allows qualified candidates to opt for government, management, minority, and NRI quota seats across various medical and dental colleges in Tamil Nadu. The counselling exercise, managed by the DME, is a significant step for thousands of aspirants seeking admission to medical and dental degree courses for the 2026-2027 academic year.

TN NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Key Dates and Process

The online registration and choice filling window for TN MBBS / BDS Counselling for NEET UG 2026 commenced on Thursday, August 13, 2026, and concluded on August 14, 2026. Following the choice filling period, the processing of allotment is scheduled for August 20, 2026. The much-anticipated Round 1 seat allotment result will be released on August 21, 2026, enabling candidates to download their allotment orders from August 22 to 28, 2026.

How to Fill Choices for TN NEET UG Counselling 2026

Candidates must follow a specific online procedure to successfully fill and lock their preferences for MBBS and BDS seats. It is imperative to complete this process before the August 19 deadline to be considered for seat allotment in Round 1.

1. Go to the official website, tnmedicalselection.net.
2. Click on the link for NEET UG 2026 counselling.
3. Log in using your registration credentials.
4. Select your preferred MBBS and BDS colleges and courses.
5. Review your choices carefully before saving.
6. Lock your preferences before 6 PM on August 19, 2026.
7. Download and print the filled choices for future reference.

TN NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Registration Fees and Rank List

The non-refundable registration fee for the counselling process is Rs. 500 for candidates applying under the Government Quota and Rs. 1000 for those opting for the Management Quota. The TN Medical Selection Committee had previously published the Rank List (Merit List) on August 10, 2026. This rank list includes candidates from GR 001 to GR 35,926, with NEET UG 2026 scores ranging from 705 to 177.

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