Everything about the Tamil Nadu NEET UG counselling process — registration, rounds, seat matrix, cutoff ranks, documents, fee structure, and management quota.
Tamil Nadu has one of the strongest government medical college networks in India, with 74 medical colleges and 10,800+ MBBS seats. Chennai is home to multiple prestigious government and deemed institutions. TN domicile is strictly required — candidates must have studied from Class 6 onwards in Tamil Nadu in most cases.
Tamil Nadu is a closed state. Only TN domicile holders can apply for state quota seats. TN government colleges are among the best in India.
Visit tnmedicalselection.net → NEET UG 2026 counselling section. Fill personal details, NEET application number, and Class 12 details. Pay the registration fee online.
Upload scanned copies of all required documents within the specified window. Domicile/nativity certificate is critical — ensure it's valid and up to date.
The counselling authority releases the state merit list based on NEET UG score and category. Only registered and document-verified candidates appear on this list.
Fill and lock your college preferences before the deadline. List as many colleges as possible — there's no penalty for more choices. Rank from most to least preferred.
The counselling body releases allotment based on your merit rank, choices, seat availability, and reservation criteria. Accept, float, slide, or reject as per your strategy.
Unfilled seats from earlier rounds are available in later rounds. Cutoffs typically relax slightly in Round 2 and mop-up rounds — strategic upgrades are possible.
Download allotment letter → report to allotted college → submit original documents → pay admission fees → complete admission formalities within specified dates.
Archway Strategy Tip: Register for both MCC AIQ counselling (mcc.nic.in) and Tamil Nadu state counselling simultaneously. Participating in one does not affect the other. Having multiple registrations maximises your seat-securing options.
Based on 2025 counselling trends. Use as reference — 2026 cutoffs will vary based on NEET difficulty, total candidates, and seat changes.
| Category | Expected Cutoff Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General / Open | 555–600 | Most competitive — for government college state quota |
| OBC / Equivalent | 510–555 | 10–25 marks lower than General in most colleges |
| SC | 370–430 | Significant relaxation under reservation policy |
| ST | 220+ | Lowest cutoff — highest reservation benefit |
| Management Quota | Qualifying marks only | 50th percentile (General) — no merit cutoff |
These are 2025 trend-based estimates — 2026 cutoffs will vary. Always verify with official TNMGRMU / TN Health (Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University) data once released. Use these for planning only.
| College Type | Annual Fees | Total (5.5 yrs approx) |
|---|---|---|
| Government College — State Quota | ₹15,000–₹50,000 | Significantly subsidised |
| Private College — State Quota | ₹7L–₹15L | Moderate |
| Private College — Management Quota | ₹15L–₹25L | Higher — regulated by state body |
Management quota seats in Tamil Nadu are filled after the main counselling rounds end. Any NEET-qualified student — regardless of home state — can apply. Archway has direct connections with private colleges in Tamil Nadu and can help identify available seats in real time.
Don't wait too long: Management quota seats in Tamil Nadu get filled quickly after CAP/state counselling ends. Contact Archway immediately after state quota rounds conclude to check availability.
| College | City | Type | MBBS Seats | Annual Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madras Medical College (MMC) | Chennai | Government | 250 | ₹19,000 |
| Stanley Medical College | Chennai | Government | 250 | ₹19,000 |
| Coimbatore Medical College | Coimbatore | Government | 200 | ₹19,000 |
| Sri Ramachandra Institute | Chennai | Deemed | 150 | ₹22L |
| SRM Medical College | Chennai | Deemed | 150 | ₹20L |
| Saveetha Medical College | Chennai | Deemed | 150 | ₹20L |
| PSG Institute of Medical Sciences | Coimbatore | Private | 150 | ₹12L |
| AIIMS Madurai | Madurai | Central (AIIMS) | 100 | ₹1,390/yr |
NEET UG counselling in Tamil Nadu is conducted by TNMGRMU / TN Health (Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University) through the official portal tnmedicalselection.net. It covers state quota MBBS and BDS seats across government and private colleges in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu is a closed state. Only TN domicile holders can apply for state quota seats. TN government colleges are among the best in India.
Tamil Nadu has approximately 10,800+ MBBS seats across 74 medical colleges available through state quota counselling. Additional seats in central institutions (AIIMS etc.) are available through MCC AIQ which is open to all states.
Based on 2025 trends, the expected cutoff for government MBBS in Tamil Nadu is approximately 555–600 marks for General/Open, 510–555 for OBC, 370–430 for SC, and 220+ for ST category. 2026 cutoffs will vary — use these for planning reference only.
Yes. Management quota seats in private MBBS colleges in Tamil Nadu are available for students who have cleared NEET with qualifying marks (50th percentile for General). These are ~2,500+ seats with annual fees of ₹15L–₹25L. Archway helps identify available management quota seats in real time.
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