Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling 2026: Fee Structure, Cut-Off, Dates, Seat Matrix & MD/MS Admission Guide
Complete UGPG guidance for Tamil Nadu MD, MS and PG Diploma admission through the Selection Committee under DMER Chennai — including official authority details, expected 2026 timeline, last available 2025-26 prospectus pattern, fees, security deposit, stipend, documents, allotment stages and practical choice-filling strategy.
This page is built for 2026 aspirants using the official NBEMS NEET PG 2026 exam notice and the latest available Tamil Nadu PG Medical 2025-26 prospectus, fee disclosure and counselling schedules wherever the 2026-27 state notification is still awaited.
Tentative Exam
State Prospectus
Application Fee
Security Deposit
- Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling 2026 Overview
- Official Authority, Website & Portals
- Quota Types, Seat Buckets & Colleges
- Eligibility, Nativity & Internship Rules
- Important Dates & Latest Official Schedule Pattern
- Application Fee, Registration Fee, Security Deposit & Tuition
- Tamil Nadu PG Counselling Process Step by Step
- Documents Required
- Rank List, Cut-Off & Allotment Rules
- Seat Matrix Flow & Selected College Fee Reference
- Stipend, Bond & Discontinuation Rules
- Smart Counselling Tips for 2026
- How UGPG Helps You
- Frequently Asked Questions
Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling 2026 Overview
If you want MD, MS or PG Diploma admission in Tamil Nadu through the state process, the key thing to understand is that NBEMS conducts NEET PG, but the Selection Committee under the Directorate of Medical Education and Research, Chennai handles the state prospectus, online application, rank list, counselling schedule, seat matrix notices, allotment and reporting.
For 2026 planning, the safest method is to use two layers together: the official NEET PG 2026 exam notice and the latest available Tamil Nadu 2025-26 PG medical prospectus and counselling schedules. That gives students a realistic picture of the authority, fee structure, security deposit, rounds and reporting rules until the 2026-27 Tamil Nadu state notification goes live.
Use the NEET PG 2026 section for exam planning, and use the 2025-26 Tamil Nadu official pattern on this page as the latest practical state reference for registration, choice filling, seat allotment and fee planning.
| Item | What You Should Know |
|---|---|
| Main state authority | Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education & Research (DMER), Chennai. |
| Entrance exam required | NEET PG qualification is mandatory for Tamil Nadu state PG medical counselling. |
| Main courses covered | MD, MS and PG Diploma seats under government quota, management quota, minority/NRI buckets and notified special seat pools. |
| Counselling mode | Online application, online registration, choice filling, online allotment order download and physical reporting with originals. |
| 2026 status | 2026 state notification awaited |
| Latest official cycle on portal | 2025-26 PG state documents continued through Round 3 and related allotment activity in February 2026. |
Official Authority, Website & Portals
Tamil Nadu PG medical counselling is not managed through MCC for state seats. Students need to track the Tamil Nadu Selection Committee website carefully because prospectus PDFs, rank lists, round-wise schedules, fee notices, vacancy positions and allotment updates are all published there.
Selection Committee, DMER Chennai
The 2025-26 government-quota and management-quota prospectuses were issued by the Selection Committee under the Directorate of Medical Education & Research, Kilpauk, Chennai.
tnmedicalselection.net
Use this portal for prospectus, notices, rank lists, counselling schedules, vacancy positions, allotment lists and fee disclosure PDFs.
NBEMS for NEET PG 2026
NBEMS publishes the NEET PG exam calendar and information bulletin. The state counselling authority uses NEET PG scores for seat allotment.
Tamil Nadu online counselling portal
In the last available cycle, allotment orders were downloadable through the linked Tamil Nadu medical online counselling portal after fee payment.
Quota Types, Seat Buckets & Colleges
Tamil Nadu PG medical counselling is easier to understand when you separate it into seat buckets. The official schedules and prospectuses clearly distinguish government quota, government-quota seats in self-financing colleges, management quota including minority/NRI, and the notified CMC Vellore seat pools handled in the state schedule.
- Government medical colleges in Tamil Nadu.
- Government-quota seats in self-financing medical colleges.
- Community reservation and state eligibility rules apply.
- In the last available prospectus, 50% of the state government-quota seats were earmarked for in-service candidates and the remaining 50% were open to service and non-service candidates.
- Separate management-quota prospectus for self-financing colleges.
- NRI eligibility follows its own document rules and supporter-proof requirements.
- Minority and NRI seats may move within management buckets if left vacant, as per official round instructions.
- Fees are substantially higher than the government-quota side, so budget planning matters early.
The official Tamil Nadu PG round schedules specifically mention the state counselling handling 20% and 50% seats of Christian Medical College, Vellorealong with the other government and management seat pools in the notified rounds.
Eligibility, Nativity & Internship Rules
Until the 2026-27 prospectus is released, students should plan on the basis of the last available official pattern. The core requirements remain NEET PG qualification, MBBS qualification from a recognized university, internship completion by the notified cut-off, medical registration and the applicable Tamil Nadu nativity/community rules for government seats.
| Eligibility Item | Last Available Official Pattern |
|---|---|
| Exam | Must qualify NEET PG. |
| Citizenship | Indian citizens are eligible; OCI rights follow the Supreme Court-linked position mentioned in the prospectus. |
| MBBS qualification | MBBS degree from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University or another recognized university; other-university candidates must produce eligibility certificate from TN Dr. M.G.R. Medical University at admission. |
| Internship / CRMI | For the last available 2025-26 cycle, MBBS candidates had to complete or be completing CRRI/CRMI on or before 31.07.2025. |
| Medical registration | Permanent or provisional medical registration proof is required at counselling/admission. |
| Tamil Nadu nativity for GQ | Tamil Nadu natives can apply under their corresponding community for government medical colleges and government-quota seats in self-financing colleges. |
| Other-state MBBS candidates in TN | As per the last available government-quota prospectus, candidates native to other states who completed MBBS and internship in Tamil Nadu are eligible only under the open category of government/government-quota seats. |
| Management quota / NRI | Separate management-quota prospectus applies. NRI applicants need Indian Embassy NRI-status proof, relationship certificate and NRE passbook of the financial supporter. |
Initial official eligibility cut-off reference from the last available Tamil Nadu prospectus
| Category | Minimum Eligibility | Last Available Prospectus Score |
|---|---|---|
| General | 50th percentile | 276 |
| General PwBD | 45th percentile | 255 |
| SC / ST / OBC including PwBD | 40th percentile | 235 |
Important Dates & Latest Official Schedule Pattern
The Tamil Nadu 2026-27 state prospectus was awaited at the time of this update, so students should use the official NEET PG 2026 date plus the latest Tamil Nadu 2025-26 round pattern as the planning base.
| Event | Date / Window | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NEET PG 2026 exam | 30 Aug 2026 | Tentative official NBEMS date |
| Tamil Nadu PG 2026-27 state prospectus | To be announced | 2026 update awaited |
| Last available prospectus / application start | 09 Sep 2025 | Official 2025-26 |
| Last available application deadline | 16 Sep 2025, 05:00 PM | Official 2025-26 |
| Round 1 registration / payment / choice filling | 20 Nov 2025 to 24 Nov 2025 | Official 2025-26 |
| Round 1 result | 26 Nov 2025 | Official 2025-26 |
| Round 1 joining deadline | 03 Dec 2025 | Official 2025-26 |
| Round 2 registration | 19 Dec 2025 to 20 Dec 2025 initially; later revised up to 21 Dec 2025, 09:00 AM | Official 2025-26 |
| Round 2 choice filling / locking | 20 Dec 2025 to 21 Dec 2025 initially; revised till 22 Dec 2025, 11:00 AM | Official 2025-26 |
| Round 2 result | 23 Dec 2025 | Official 2025-26 |
| Round 2 joining deadline | 30 Dec 2025 | Official 2025-26 |
| Mop-Up / Round 3 registration | 09 Feb 2026 to 11 Feb 2026 | Official 2025-26 |
| Mop-Up / Round 3 choice filling | 12 Feb 2026 to 14 Feb 2026 | Official 2025-26 |
| Mop-Up / Round 3 result | 16 Feb 2026 | Official 2025-26 |
| Mop-Up / Round 3 joining deadline | 19 Feb 2026 | Official 2025-26 |
Application Fee, Registration Fee, Security Deposit & Tuition
Tamil Nadu PG counselling has two money layers: the first is the application / registration / security-deposit layer paid during the counselling process, and the second is the actual tuition / college-side fee paid when you download the allotment order and join the allotted institution.
| Fee Component | Government Quota (Last Available 2025-26) | Management Quota (Last Available 2025-26) |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | ₹3,000 (SC / SCA / ST Tamil Nadu natives exempted from application fee) | ₹5,000 |
| Registration fee for counselling | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| Refundable security deposit | ₹30,000 for government medical colleges; ₹1,00,000 for government-quota seats in self-financing medical colleges | ₹2,00,000 for management quota including minority / NRI seats in self-financing medical colleges |
| Refund timing note | Refundable within three months after the end of the entire counselling process if no seat is obtained, subject to prospectus rules | Same refund principle applies if no seat is obtained, subject to the management-quota prospectus rules |
Government medical college tuition & stipend reference (Last Available 2025-26 official disclosure)
| Course Type | Tuition / Special Fee | Stipend Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| PG Degree | Tuition fee ₹40,000 + Special fee ₹10,000 | 1st year ₹54,025, 2nd year ₹55,149, 3rd year ₹56,275.3 |
| PG Diploma | Tuition fee ₹20,000 | 1st year ₹50,647.3, 2nd year ₹53,461.6 |
Tamil Nadu NEET PG Fees 2026 for Private Medical Colleges
PG Fees in Tamilnadu Government Quota Private Medical College
| Course Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| PG Clinical Branch | ₹3,50,000 |
| PG Non Clinical Branch | ₹3,00,000 |
| PG Diploma | ₹3,00,000 |
| Remark: Tuition Fee is Same in All Tamil Nadu Private Medical College. | |
PG Fees in Tamilnadu Management Quota Private Medical College
| Course Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| PG Clinical Branch | ₹16,00,000 |
| PG Non Clinical Branch | ₹5,00,000 |
| Remark: Tuition Fee is Same in All Tamil Nadu Private Medical College. | |
PG Fees in Tamilnadu NRI Quota Private Medical College
| Course Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| PG Clinical Branch | ₹29,00,000 |
| Remark: Tuition Fee is Same in All Tamil Nadu Private Medical College. | |
Do not compare only tuition. Tamil Nadu private PG colleges may list separate development fee, transport, hostel, mess, books, uniform, processing or university charges. Always compare the total first-year payable amount not just the headline tuition number.
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Tamil Nadu PG Counselling Process Step by Step
Tamil Nadu follows an online state-counselling flow. The exact dates will change once the 2026-27 notification is released, but the official sequence has been consistent enough for students to prepare in advance.
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Qualify NEET PG and keep your state documents readyBefore the state portal opens, keep your NEET PG scorecard, internship proof, registration certificate, nativity/community papers and identity documents ready in clearly visible scanned form.
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Apply under the correct prospectusTamil Nadu separately publishes the government-quota and management-quota prospectuses. Apply under the correct bucket, and if you are eligible for both, make sure your documents and budget planning match the options you intend to lock.
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Pay application fee, then later registration fee and security depositApplication payment gets you into the process. Registration and security deposit are linked to online choice filling for the counselling round.
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Wait for provisional rank list and eligible-category listsThe Selection Committee publishes provisional rank lists and, where relevant, category-eligibility lists such as PWD, minority, CMC or NRI-related lists.
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Do online choice filling carefullyYou can usually edit choices multiple times before locking, but once locked, modification is not allowed. If you do not lock before the deadline, the system can auto-lock the saved preferences.
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Check allotment result and pay tuition for the allotment orderSelected candidates must pay the tuition fee online to download the provisional allotment order, and the refund account rule in Tamil Nadu should be followed carefully.
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Report physically with original documentsAt joining, candidates must present original certificates in person at the allotted institution along with the scanned copies already submitted during the process.
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Follow Round 2, Mop-Up and Stray logicallyDo not randomly jump across rounds. Your eligibility for later rounds depends on whether you joined, resigned within time, held a seat, or skipped reporting after downloading the allotment order.
Documents Required
Tamil Nadu is document-sensitive. The official prospectus repeatedly warns that incomplete applications and unclear uploads can be summarily rejected. Keep both upload copies and originals ready.
Mandatory for application and admission.
Required during verification and joining.
Diploma certificate also where applicable.
Use the official cut-off date of the notified cycle.
State Medical Council / MCI / NMC-linked proof as applicable.
Passport, voter ID or driving licence as supportive ID in the prospectus.
Important for Tamil Nadu reservation claims and government-quota eligibility.
Recent regional medical board certificate where applicable.
Needed for candidates qualified from other universities.
The prospectus specifically asks for the same uploaded photograph.
Extra management / NRI documents
- NRI-status certificate of the financial supporter issued by the Indian Embassy of the concerned country.
- Relationship certificate between the candidate and the NRI financial supporter.
- Valid Indian passport / OCI card of the financial supporter.
- NRE passbook of the financial supporter.
Rank List, Cut-Off & Allotment Rules
Tamil Nadu publishes a provisional rank list after scrutiny of applications. For the government-quota side, the state rank list is based on NEET PG marks plus the officially allowed additional weightage for eligible in-service candidates serving in notified hilly, remote, difficult or rural areas.
Tamil Nadu NEET PG Cutoff for Government Medical College
Tamil Nadu Govt Medical College MD/MS Cut-off Category : OC
| Course | Category | CR 2025 | CR 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANAESTHESIOLOGY | OC Open | 27109 | 26622 |
| DERMATOLOGY | OC Open | 3384 | 2987 |
| EMERGENCY MEDICINE | OC Open | 24648 | 25979 |
| ENT | OC Open | 24586 | 27878 |
| GENERAL MEDICINE | OC Open | 8055 | 5199 |
| GENERAL SURGERY | OC Open | 14318 | 17517 |
| OBG | OC Open | 14866 | 15175 |
| OPHTHALMOLOGY | OC Open | 27726 | 22769 |
| ORTHOPAEDICS | OC Open | 23826 | 20951 |
| PAEDIATRICS | OC Open | 12260 | 9821 |
| PATHOLOGY | OC Open | 41267 | 40637 |
| PSYCHIATRY | OC Open | 25191 | 23307 |
| RADIATION ONCOLOGY | OC Open | 12643 | 23210 |
| RADIO DIAGNOSIS | OC Open | 2735 | 1058 |
| SPM | OC Open | 49474 | 39306 |
| TBRD | OC Open | 11191 | 13127 |
Tamil Nadu Govt Medical College MD/MS Cut-off Category : BC
| Course | Category | CR 2025 | CR 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANAESTHESIOLOGY | BC Open | 25788 | 30538 |
| DERMATOLOGY | BC Open | 6610 | 3717 |
| EMERGENCY MEDICINE | BC Open | 23418 | 27545 |
| ENT | BC Open | 25712 | 27784 |
| GENERAL MEDICINE | BC Open | 8360 | 5639 |
| GENERAL SURGERY | BC Open | 16406 | 17791 |
| OBG | BC Open | 15474 | 15625 |
| OPHTHALMOLOGY | BC Open | 28621 | 28886 |
| ORTHOPAEDICS | BC Open | 24399 | 21393 |
| PAEDIATRICS | BC Open | 10978 | 9993 |
| PATHOLOGY | BC Open | 40230 | 39865 |
| PSYCHIATRY | BC Open | 27609 | 31371 |
| RADIATION ONCOLOGY | BC Open | 19704 | 20203 |
| RADIO DIAGNOSIS | BC Open | 4760 | 2157 |
| SPM | BC Open | 58830 | 34693 |
| TBRD | BC Open | 12484 | 14355 |
Tamil Nadu Govt Medical College MD/MS Cut-off Category : BCM
| Course | Category | CR 2025 | CR 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANAESTHESIOLOGY | BCM Open | 22733 | 34623 |
| DERMATOLOGY | BCM Open | 8769 | 4226 |
| EMERGENCY MEDICINE | BCM Open | 38878 | 34431 |
| ENT | BCM Open | 31233 | 16289 |
| GENERAL MEDICINE | BCM Open | 3961 | 15269 |
| GENERAL SURGERY | BCM Open | 27188 | 24701 |
| OBG | BCM Open | 17322 | 16636 |
| OPHTHALMOLOGY | BCM Open | 46249 | 42654 |
| ORTHOPAEDICS | BCM Open | 20234 | 31192 |
| PAEDIATRICS | BCM Open | 18053 | 16400 |
| PATHOLOGY | BCM Open | 61284 | 50946 |
| PSYCHIATRY | BCM Open | 36034 | 63763 |
| RADIATION ONCOLOGY | BCM Open | 14891 | 34695 |
| RADIO DIAGNOSIS | BCM Open | 943 | 2161 |
Tamil Nadu Govt Medical College MD/MS Cut-off Category : MBC
| Course | Category | CR 2025 | CR 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANAESTHESIOLOGY | MBC Open | 27662 | 30646 |
| DERMATOLOGY | MBC Open | — | 3386 |
| EMERGENCY MEDICINE | MBC Open | 26644 | 24174 |
| ENT | MBC Open | 28038 | 33317 |
| GENERAL MEDICINE | MBC Open | 9745 | 6585 |
| GENERAL SURGERY | MBC Open | 16348 | 21425 |
| OBG | MBC Open | 16789 | 18296 |
| OPHTHALMOLOGY | MBC Open | 30826 | 29516 |
| ORTHOPAEDICS | MBC Open | 24296 | 25034 |
| PAEDIATRICS | MBC Open | 12700 | 15475 |
| PATHOLOGY | MBC Open | 48527 | 40211 |
| PSYCHIATRY | MBC Open | 29434 | 30496 |
| RADIATION ONCOLOGY | MBC Open | 21460 | 28854 |
| RADIO DIAGNOSIS | MBC Open | 2768 | 4530 |
| SPM | MBC Open | 48066 | 33603 |
| TBRD | MBC Open | 17556 | 8650 |
Tamil Nadu Govt Medical College MD/MS Cut-off Category : SC
| Course | Category | CR 2025 | CR 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANAESTHESIOLOGY | SC Open | 46888 | 49499 |
| DERMATOLOGY | SC Open | 15575 | 15968 |
| EMERGENCY MEDICINE | SC Open | 47913 | 47614 |
| ENT | SC Open | 48382 | 47198 |
| GENERAL MEDICINE | SC Open | 22850 | 25746 |
| GENERAL SURGERY | SC Open | 38664 | 46755 |
| OBG | SC Open | 39509 | 35317 |
| OPHTHALMOLOGY | SC Open | 51667 | 46994 |
| ORTHOPAEDICS | SC Open | 44684 | 44747 |
| PAEDIATRICS | SC Open | 37568 | 28301 |
| PATHOLOGY | SC Open | 63294 | 60483 |
| PSYCHIATRY | SC Open | 49629 | 49109 |
| RADIATION ONCOLOGY | SC Open | 33038 | 28504 |
| RADIO DIAGNOSIS | SC Open | 6631 | 8560 |
| SPM | SC Open | 58511 | 66749 |
| TBRD | SC Open | 25488 | 28466 |
Tamil Nadu Govt Medical College MD/MS Cut-off Category : SCA
| Course | Category | CR 2025 | CR 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANAESTHESIOLOGY | SCA Open | 63434 | 48451 |
| EMERGENCY MEDICINE | SCA Open | 72568 | 50461 |
| ENT | SCA Open | 41790 | — |
| GENERAL MEDICINE | SCA Open | 38186 | 29886 |
| GENERAL SURGERY | SCA Open | 61553 | 50395 |
| OBG | SCA Open | 60481 | 34998 |
| OPHTHALMOLOGY | SCA Open | 66050 | 53872 |
| ORTHOPAEDICS | SCA Open | 53152 | 48608 |
| PAEDIATRICS | SCA Open | 55154 | 42703 |
| PATHOLOGY | SCA Open | 90109 | 61748 |
| RADIO DIAGNOSIS | SCA Open | 7241 | — |
| SPM | SCA Open | 125612 | 128033 |
Tamil Nadu Govt Medical College MD/MS Cut-off Category : ST
| Course | Category | CR 2025 | CR 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANAESTHESIOLOGY | ST Open | 62808 | 118536 |
| DERMATOLOGY | ST Open | 18225 | 42685 |
| GENERAL MEDICINE | ST Open | 50324 | 71746 |
| GENERAL SURGERY | ST Open | 88597 | 67373 |
| OBG | ST Open | 86226 | 57983 |
| ORTHOPAEDICS | ST Open | 10239 | — |
| PAEDIATRICS | ST Open | 41752 | — |
| PATHOLOGY | ST Open | 196382 | — |
Tamil Nadu NEET PG Cutoff for Private Medical College
Tamil Nadu Private Medical College MD/MS Cut-off Category : OC
| Course | Category | CR 2025 | CR 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANAESTHESIOLOGY | OC Open | 100512 | 42263 |
| ANATOMY | OC Open | 146498 | 188859 |
| BIOCHEMISTRY | OC Open | 131612 | 151261 |
| DERMATOLOGY | OC Open | 31931 | 17530 |
| DORTHO | OC Open | 38314 | 34864 |
| EMERGENCY MEDICINE | OC Open | 70041 | 37429 |
| ENT | OC Open | 70504 | 96906 |
| FORENSIC MEDICINE | OC Open | 213232 | 147748 |
| GENERAL MEDICINE | OC Open | 43385 | 20956 |
| GENERAL SURGERY | OC Open | 50495 | 35301 |
| MICROBIOLOGY | OC Open | 173488 | 76935 |
| OBG | OC Open | 46378 | 20692 |
| OPHTHALMOLOGY | OC Open | 72522 | 44884 |
| ORTHOPAEDICS | OC Open | 51346 | 41083 |
| PAEDIATRICS | OC Open | 41163 | 19531 |
| PATHOLOGY | OC Open | 185590 | 62944 |
| PHARMACOLOGY | OC Open | 112995 | 191208 |
| PHYSIOLOGY | OC Open | 204291 | 156100 |
| PSYCHIATRY | OC Open | 95809 | 46291 |
| RADIATION ONCOLOGY | OC Open | 12898 | 18472 |
| RADIO DIAGNOSIS | OC Open | 20564 | 9046 |
| SPM | OC Open | 165160 | 113128 |
| TBRD | OC Open | 67090 | 19280 |
Tamil Nadu Private Medical College MD/MS Cut-off Category : BC
| Course | Category | CR 2025 | CR 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANAESTHESIOLOGY | BC Open | 86201 | 42643 |
| DERMATOLOGY | BC Open | 30771 | 9780 |
| EMERGENCY MEDICINE | BC Open | 84465 | 33380 |
| ENT | BC Open | 56479 | 45474 |
| GENERAL MEDICINE | BC Open | 39798 | 21846 |
| GENERAL SURGERY | BC Open | 55860 | 44159 |
| OBG | BC Open | 46918 | 28166 |
| OPHTHALMOLOGY | BC Open | 70895 | 46033 |
| ORTHOPAEDICS | BC Open | 53791 | 41090 |
| PAEDIATRICS | BC Open | 36931 | 24109 |
| PATHOLOGY | BC Open | 110273 | 65446 |
| PSYCHIATRY | BC Open | 74982 | 23084 |
| RADIO DIAGNOSIS | BC Open | 25431 | 13590 |
| SPM | BC Open | 176487 | 101498 |
| TBRD | BC Open | 47986 | 26341 |
Tamil Nadu Private Medical College MD/MS Cut-off Category : BCM
| Course | Category | CR 2025 | CR 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANAESTHESIOLOGY | BCM Open | 95754 | 35147 |
| ENT | BCM Open | 63561 | 55621 |
| GENERAL MEDICINE | BCM Open | 31421 | 24284 |
| GENERAL SURGERY | BCM Open | 82480 | 51019 |
| OBG | BCM Open | — | 22248 |
| OPHTHALMOLOGY | BCM Open | 49810 | 46280 |
| ORTHOPAEDICS | BCM Open | — | 34744 |
| PAEDIATRICS | BCM Open | 29546 | 24958 |
| PATHOLOGY | BCM Open | 83469 | 117308 |
| PSYCHIATRY | BCM Open | — | 24315 |
| RADIATION ONCOLOGY | BCM Open | 58908 | — |
| RADIO DIAGNOSIS | BCM Open | 8090 | — |
| SPM | BCM Open | 95754 | 53986 |
| TBRD | BCM Open | 61654 | — |
Tamil Nadu Private Medical College MD/MS Cut-off Category : MBC
| Course | Category | CR 2025 | CR 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANAESTHESIOLOGY | MBC Open | 132471 | 52687 |
| DERMATOLOGY | MBC Open | 81592 | 15837 |
| EMERGENCY MEDICINE | MBC Open | 83935 | — |
| ENT | MBC Open | 78164 | 38717 |
| GENERAL MEDICINE | MBC Open | 74490 | 32036 |
| GENERAL SURGERY | MBC Open | 79383 | 38510 |
| OBG | MBC Open | 62114 | 32601 |
| OPHTHALMOLOGY | MBC Open | 73174 | 62949 |
| ORTHOPAEDICS | MBC Open | 105183 | 63652 |
| PAEDIATRICS | MBC Open | 97235 | — |
| PATHOLOGY | MBC Open | 204409 | 91870 |
| PSYCHIATRY | MBC Open | 85450 | 49856 |
| RADIATION ONCOLOGY | MBC Open | — | 29074 |
| RADIO DIAGNOSIS | MBC Open | 49548 | 15434 |
| SPM | MBC Open | 228188 | 121451 |
| TBRD | MBC Open | 64948 | 18913 |
Tamil Nadu Private Medical College MD/MS Cut-off Category : SC
| Category | CR 2025 | CR 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| SC Open | 113302 | 93155 |
| SC Open | 62598 | — |
| SC Open | 104595 | 91341 |
| SC Open | 157808 | 87790 |
| SC Open | 72513 | 30747 |
| SC Open | 123662 | 84300 |
| SC Open | 76230 | 57994 |
| SC Open | 152186 | 71146 |
| SC Open | 143123 | 76286 |
| SC Open | 85578 | 51841 |
| SC Open | 96842 | 124450 |
| SC Open | 129281 | 95609 |
| SC Open | 85305 | — |
| SC Open | 43020 | — |
| SC Open | 208894 | 132642 |
| SC Open | 83760 | 64381 |
Tamil Nadu Private Medical College MD/MS Cut-off Category : SCA
| Course | Category | CR 2025 | CR 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANAESTHESIOLOGY | SCA Open | 117380 | 103523 |
| BIOCHEMISTRY | SCA Open | 115087 | — |
| DERMATOLOGY | SCA Open | 117380 | — |
| ENT | SCA Open | 118928 | 54176 |
| GENERAL MEDICINE | SCA Open | 104485 | — |
| GENERAL SURGERY | SCA Open | 118654 | — |
| OBG | SCA Open | 129869 | 103523 |
| OPHTHALMOLOGY | SCA Open | 72950 | 117635 |
| ORTHOPAEDICS | SCA Open | 91363 | 53899 |
| PAEDIATRICS | SCA Open | 86561 | — |
| PSYCHIATRY | SCA Open | 220051 | — |
| RADIATION ONCOLOGY | SCA Open | 84298 | — |
| RADIO DIAGNOSIS | SCA Open | 55570 | 117045 |
| SPM | SCA Open | 121505 | 116111 |
| TBRD | SCA Open | 93444 | — |
Tamil Nadu Private Medical College MD/MS Cut-off Category : ST
| Course | Category | CR 2025 | CR 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL MEDICINE | ST Open | 179796 | 119595 |
| GENERAL SURGERY | ST Open | — | 122082 |
| OBG | ST Open | 131941 | — |
Tamil Nadu Private Medical College MD/MS Cut-off Management Quota
| Course | CR 2024 | CR 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| ANAESTHESIOLOGY | 93461 | 74044 |
| DERMATOLOGY | 4836 | 25376 |
| EMERGENCY MEDICINE | 67814 | 64115 |
| ENT | 75485 | 78426 |
| GENERAL MEDICINE | 28610 | 52004 |
| GENERAL SURGERY | 63081 | 74782 |
| OBG | 29662 | 47872 |
| OPHTHALMOLOGY | 82820 | 84101 |
| ORTHOPAEDICS | 77825 | 65008 |
| PAEDIATRICS | 39723 | 49672 |
| PATHOLOGY | 119683 | 121232 |
| PSYCHIATRY | 80883 | 88379 |
| RADIATION ONCOLOGY | 34819 | 46792 |
| RADIO DIAGNOSIS | 2673 | 17793 |
| SPM | 157820 | 153716 |
| TBRD | 43411 | 54869 |
Tamil Nadu Private Medical College MD/MS Cut-off Minority Quota
| Course | Category | CR 2024 | CR 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANAESTHESIOLOGY | Malayalam Minority | — | 160055 |
| DERMATOLOGY | Malayalam Minority | 97950 | 126990 |
| ENT | Malayalam Minority | — | 98571 |
| GENERAL MEDICINE | Malayalam Minority | 115201 | 72694 |
| GENERAL SURGERY | Malayalam Minority | 42467 | 40384 |
| OBG | Malayalam Minority | 88134 | 163607 |
| OPHTHALMOLOGY | Malayalam Minority | — | 90346 |
| ORTHOPAEDICS | Malayalam Minority | — | 177742 |
| PAEDIATRICS | Malayalam Minority | 112515 | 115857 |
| PATHOLOGY | Malayalam Minority | 153940 | 158238 |
| RADIO DIAGNOSIS | Malayalam Minority | 71483 | 99768 |
| SPM | Malayalam Minority | 195532 | 186347 |
| TBRD | Malayalam Minority | — | 128694 |
| ANAESTHESIOLOGY | Telugu Minority | 147978 | 117608 |
| DERMATOLOGY | Telugu Minority | 53831 | 55809 |
| ENT | Telugu Minority | 114524 | 98467 |
| GENERAL MEDICINE | Telugu Minority | 46139 | 63595 |
| GENERAL SURGERY | Telugu Minority | 100883 | 95880 |
| OBG | Telugu Minority | 60808 | 37037 |
| OPHTHALMOLOGY | Telugu Minority | 116928 | 120509 |
| ORTHOPAEDICS | Telugu Minority | 59385 | 75125 |
| PAEDIATRICS | Telugu Minority | — | 37933 |
| PATHOLOGY | Telugu Minority | 189141 | 148881 |
| PSYCHIATRY | Telugu Minority | 146910 | 128611 |
| SPM | Telugu Minority | 170910 | 176684 |
| TBRD | Telugu Minority | 44963 | — |
Tamil Nadu Private Medical College MD/MS Cut-off NRI Quota
| Course | Category | CR 2024 | CR 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANAESTHESIOLOGY | NRI | 161136 | 137472 |
| DERMATOLOGY | NRI | 63776 | 80719 |
| EMERGENCY MEDICINE | NRI | 111059 | 122710 |
| ENT | NRI | — | 102838 |
| GENERAL MEDICINE | NRI | 92018 | 104500 |
| GENERAL SURGERY | NRI | 127007 | 122286 |
| OBG | NRI | 120566 | 108121 |
| OPHTHALMOLOGY | NRI | 134987 | 112286 |
| ORTHOPAEDICS | NRI | 108060 | 119958 |
| PAEDIATRICS | NRI | 93523 | 99903 |
| RADIATION ONCOLOGY | NRI | 135468 | 124430 |
| RADIO DIAGNOSIS | NRI | 56540 | 89192 |
| TBRD | NRI | 111421 | 107968 |
Allotment and later-round logic in simple words
- Tamil Nadu runs four rounds in the last available state prospectus: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 (Mop-Up) and Stray Round.
- Re-allotment is permitted in Round 2 based on rank and reservation rules.
- Mop-Up candidates who get allotted and join are not allowed to vacate the seat without fee consequences.
- Virtual vacancy is used when a previously allotted seat may become available through upgradation.
- Candidates holding AIQ / DNB / Deemed seats in the relevant later rounds may become ineligible for particular Tamil Nadu later rounds under the notified rules.
Seat Matrix Flow & Selected College Fee Reference
Tamil Nadu does not treat seat matrix as a single one-time static table for the whole year. The Selection Committee keeps publishing vacancy position, virtual vacancy, additional virtual vacancy, and round-specific PDF notices. That means students should check the live vacancy PDF of the round they are actually participating in, not just an older seat snapshot.
Round-wise vacancy PDFs
Round 2 had a virtual vacancy notice on 21.12.2025. Round 3 had vacancy and additional virtual-vacancy notices in February 2026, alongside government and management allotment lists.
Match the round, not just the course
Always compare your preferences with the vacancy PDF of that round, because a branch unavailable in Round 1 can reappear later through resignation, upgradation or additional vacancy movement.
Government quota seats in self-financing colleges
Management quota incl. minority & NRI
CMC Vellore seat pools in state schedule
Selected colleges visible in the official 2025-26 fee-disclosure document
| College | City | Official 2025-26 Fee Snapshot |
|---|---|---|
| Annapoorana Medical College & Hospital | Salem | Government quota ₹3 lakh; Management quota ₹5 lakh; NRI quota ₹19 lakh in the official disclosure. |
| Aravind Eye Hospital & PG Institute of Ophthalmology | Madurai | Government quota ₹3.5 lakh; Management quota ₹16 lakh. |
| Cancer Institute (WIA) | Chennai | State quota ₹3.5 lakh; Management quota ₹8 lakh. |
| Christian Medical College | Vellore | PG Degree full course fee ₹2,46,440; PG Diploma full course fee ₹1,67,634. |
| Joseph Eye Hospital | Tiruchirappalli | Government quota ₹3.5 lakh; Management quota ₹16 lakh. |
| Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences | Kancheepuram District | Clinical and non-clinical fees are separated for GQ, MQ and NRI in the official disclosure. |
| Sankara Nethralaya Medical Research Foundation | Chennai | Government quota ₹3.5 lakh; Management quota ₹16 lakh. |
| Tagore Medical College & Hospital | Chennai | Clinical GQ ₹3.5 lakh; Clinical MQ ₹16 lakh; Clinical NRI ₹29 lakh in the last available disclosure. |
Stipend, Bond & Discontinuation Rules
This is one of the most ignored sections in PG counselling. Many students focus only on getting a seat, but Tamil Nadu PG admissions also involve stipend rules, undertakings and discontinuation penalties. Read the last available prospectus carefully before taking a seat you are not ready to join.
| Rule Area | Last Available Official Pattern |
|---|---|
| Government-college stipend | Government medical colleges published stipend amounts for PG Degree and PG Diploma in the 2025-26 fee-disclosure PDF. |
| Non-service candidate service obligation | The government-quota prospectus says non-service candidates, including candidates selected through 50% AIQ, may have to work for 2 years within 3 years after course completion if the Government requires their services. |
| Discontinuation fee | PG Diploma ₹10 lakh; PG Degree ₹15 lakh after the resignation period, besides forfeiture consequences as per the relevant prospectus. |
| Certificate retention risk | Prospectus rules state original certificates may be retained until applicable bond / service / discontinuation conditions are complied with. |
Smart Counselling Tips for 2026
Prepare two lists, not one
Keep one specialty-first list and one budget-first list. This helps when the available vacancy set changes between rounds.
Treat clinical and non-clinical fees separately
Several Tamil Nadu colleges publish different fees for clinical and non-clinical branches. Do not assume one college has one uniform tuition rate.
Check vacancy PDFs every round
Tamil Nadu uses virtual and additional vacancy notices. A branch that disappears in one round can reappear later.
Do not ignore the refund account rule
The official fee notice asked candidates to pay from a bank account that can receive the same refund later. Use the right account from the start.
Keep your originals ready before result day
Tamil Nadu expects in-person reporting with original certificates. Last-minute document stress causes avoidable mistakes.
Plan Round 1 to Round 3 as one strategy
Your Round 1 choice should leave room for smart upgradation or safe retention later. Counselling works better when you plan the full cycle instead of one round at a time.
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