Tamil Nadu PG PwD Assessment: Check Primary and Appeal Deadlines

The Tamil Nadu Selection Committee has issued a notice for candidates applying under the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category for PG MD/MS/Diploma courses for the 2026–27 academic session. According to the official notice dated October 7, 2026, the primary medical assessment boards are scheduled to remain open until 5:00 PM on October 9, 2026. The appellate medical assessment board will conduct assessments until 5:00 PM on October 12, 2026. The notice lists four primary assessment centres across Coimbatore, Madurai, Thanjavur and Chennai. Candidates seeking reassessment through the appellate process are directed to Madras Medical College, Chennai (RGGGH Chennai). Applicants should read the official notice and the PG Information Bulletin carefully before proceeding.

Tamil Nadu PG PwD Assessment 2026: Important Dates

The primary assessment window closes at 5:00 PM on October 9, 2026. Candidates who still need to complete the primary assessment should consult the official notice immediately and contact the applicable centre to confirm any practical arrangements. The appellate assessment window runs until 5:00 PM on October 12, 2026. Candidates should refer to the PG Information Bulletin for the prescribed appeal or reassessment procedure.

Primary Medical Assessment Centres in Tamil Nadu

The Selection Committee has listed the following primary medical assessment boards for candidates applying under the PwD category for PG MD/MS/Diploma admissions for 2026–27:

• Coimbatore: Coimbatore Medical College Hospital
• Madurai: Madurai Medical College Hospital
• Thanjavur: Thanjavur Medical College Hospital
• Chennai: Stanley Medical College Hospital

The notice specifically identifies Stanley Medical College Hospital, Chennai, as newly added to the list of primary assessment boards. Candidates should check the official notification and any applicable instructions to confirm where they need to report. The notice does not specify appointment requirements or a detailed document checklist in its accessible text.

Appellate Medical Assessment Board in Chennai

The official notice identifies Madras Medical College, Chennai (RGGGH Chennai) as the appellate medical assessment board. The appellate board’s stated assessment window began at 10:00 AM on October 5, 2026, and closes at 5:00 PM on October 12, 2026. Candidates who need to seek reassessment should follow the appeal procedure provided in the PG Information Bulletin. The notice does not independently set out the complete appeal procedure. Candidates should not assume that simply visiting the appellate board is sufficient; they should first verify the applicable instructions in the official bulletin.

How to Check the Official Tamil Nadu PG PwD Notice

Candidates can use the following steps to review the notification:

1. Open the official Tamil Nadu Selection Committee notice.
2. Read the assessment dates and the list of primary medical assessment centres.
3. Identify the applicable primary or appellate assessment process.
4. Refer to the PG Information Bulletin for instructions concerning appeals or reassessment.
5. Confirm any additional requirements with the relevant authority before travelling to a centre.

What Candidates Should Do

Candidates who have not completed their primary assessment should note the October 9, 2026, deadline at 5:00 PM. Those considering an appeal or reassessment should check the procedure in the PG Information Bulletin and note the October 12, 2026, deadline at 5:00 PM. For the latest instructions, use the official Selection Committee notice rather than relying solely on summaries or social media updates.

Official notice: Tamil Nadu PG MD/MS/Diploma PwD Medical Assessment Notice (PDF)

Only Education advises candidates to verify any updated instructions on the official Tamil Nadu Selection Committee website before taking action.