Tamil Nadu NEET MBBS Counselling Round 3 Dates Out: The Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Tamil Nadu, through the Selection Committee, has officially released the complete schedule for state quota medical seats. With the Tamil Nadu NEET MBBS Counselling Round 3 dates out, eligible NEET UG qualified candidates can now prepare for fresh registration, choice filling, and seat allocation for MBBS and BDS programs across government and self-financing medical colleges in Tamil Nadu.
Candidates must access the official web portals at tnmedicalselection.net or tnhealth.tn.gov.in to complete their registration and option submission within the designated deadlines.
Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling Round 3 dates have been released. The selection committee manages admissions across government and self-financing medical colleges. This round provides a vital opportunity for candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS programs across Tamil Nadu. Candidates can access the complete schedule and portal updates on tnmedicalselection.net.
Register early between September 28 and September 30, carefully list your college choices before October 9, and keep all original certificates ready to complete physical reporting by October 14, 2026.
The Selection Committee TN Medical Selection has published the official roadmap for the third phase of state quota admissions.
| Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling Round 3 Dates 2026 | |
| Counselling Activity | Official Dates & Timeline |
| Fresh Registration & Fee Payment Window | September 28 to September 30, 2026 |
| Choice Filling and Locking Window | October 1 to October 9, 2026 |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | October 10 to October 11, 2026 |
| Seat Allotment Result Publication Date | October 12, 2026 |
| Download Provisional Allotment Order | October 12 to October 14, 2026 |
| Last Date for Reporting to Allotted Colleges | October 14, 2026 |
| Official Portals | tnmedicalselection.net / tnhealth.tn.gov.in |
The Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Tamil Nadu, has released the Round 3 Counselling Schedule PDF for NEET UG 2026 MBBS/BDS admissions.Eligible candidates can download the official schedule PDF and complete registration at tnmedicalselection.net. Click the button below to download the PDF:
Candidates must register online on the official website within the specified window. For Tamil Nadu MBBS Counselling Round 3 2026, applicants may submit as many college preferences as desired in order of priority. Click the button below to register:
Tamil Nadu NEET Round 3 Registration Link
Fresh registration for Round 3 opens on September 28, 2026, and closes on September 30, 2026. Candidates who did not register in earlier rounds or wish to re-enter the admission process under state guidelines can submit their applications online.
Fresh Online Registration: Candidates must log in to tnmedicalselection.net, register with their NEET UG Roll Number, Application Number, and valid contact details.
Registration Fee Payment: Pay the non-refundable registration fee online. The standard registration fee is ₹500 for Government quota seats and ₹1,000 for Management/Self-financing quota seats.
Choice Filling and Preference Locking: The choice-filling window runs from October 1 to October 9, 2026. Candidates can add and rearrange as many medical and dental college options as desired in order of priority.
Mandatory Locking: Choices must be saved and locked before the October 9 cutoff to ensure processing by the automated seat allocation algorithm.
Also Check: Tamil Nadu NEET Choice Filling and Locking 2026
Candidates must ensure all original academic and reservation certificates are ready for verification and reporting:
NEET UG Scorecard and Admit Card.
SSLC / Class X Mark Sheet.
Class XI Mark Sheet and Higher Secondary (HSC) / Class XII Mark Sheet.
Transfer Certificate (TC) issued by the last attended school.
Permanent Community Certificate (if claiming BC, BCM, MBC/DNC, SC, SCA, or ST reservation).
Nativity Certificate and Parent Document proofs (for Tamil Nadu domicile claims).
Special Reservation Certificates (Sports, Ex-Servicemen, PwD, or 7.5% Government School Student Quota, if applicable).
Annual Income Certificate (where applicable for fee exemption schemes).
The processing of seat allocation takes place between October 10 and October 11, 2026, based on NEET state merit ranks, category reservation rules, seat matrix availability, and locked choices.
The Round 3 Seat Allotment Result will be published on October 12, 2026. Candidates can download their provisional allotment order PDF directly from their candidate portal between October 12 and October 14, 2026.
Candidates who are allocated an MBBS or BDS seat in Round 3 must report to their assigned medical or dental institution on or before October 14, 2026.
Strict Reporting Cutoff: Failure to report to the allotted college by the October 14 deadline will lead to automatic cancellation of the seat.
Original Document Verification: Physical presentation of all original certificates and payment of college tuition fees is mandatory at the time of admission.
Exit and Forfeiture Rules: Candidates assigned seats in Round 3 must adhere to state joining guidelines. Non-joining candidates may face security deposit forfeiture or restrictions from participating in subsequent stray vacancy rounds per state health policy.
