Tamil Nadu MBBS/BDS Counselling for Special Categories Commences Today

Tamil Nadu MBBS/BDS counselling for special categories (Sports, Ex-servicemen, PwBD, 7.5% Govt School) begins offline today, July 30, at Omandurar Estate. General category online counselling also commences. Check tnmedicalselection.net for details.

For thousands of aspiring doctors and dentists in Tamil Nadu, a significant phase in their academic journey begins today. The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu, is commencing the MBBS/BDS counselling process for Special Category candidates on July 30, 2025. This in-person counselling is a crucial step for aspirants under various reserved categories to secure their seats in medical and dental colleges across the state.

The special categories for whom counselling begins today include Sportspersons, Children of Ex-servicemen, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), and candidates eligible under the 7.5% reservation for government school students. These candidates will undergo in-person counselling at the Tamil Nadu Government Multi Super Speciality Hospital, Omandurar Government Estate, Chennai, where their documents will be verified and seats allotted based on merit within their respective categories.

Key Highlights and What to Expect:

• Commencement of Special Category Counselling: July 30, 2025 (Today). This will be an offline (in-person) process.
• In-Person Counselling Venue: Tamil Nadu Government Multi Super Speciality Hospital, Omandurar Government Estate, Chennai.
• Concurrent General Category Counselling: Online counselling for the General Category will also commence today, July 30, 2025, allowing a broader spectrum of candidates to begin their option entry and selection process.
• Merit List Released: The provisional merit lists for MBBS/BDS admissions were already released by the DME on July 25, 2025, providing candidates with their state ranks.

Importance of Special Category Counselling:

The State of Tamil Nadu has a robust reservation policy to ensure equitable access to medical education. The counselling for these special categories is conducted separately to address their specific requirements and ensure the allocated quota seats are filled by eligible candidates. Officials will meticulously verify documents pertaining to disability, sports achievements, or ex-servicemen status to ensure transparency and fairness in the admission process.

Steps for Candidates:

Candidates appearing for the special category counselling must ensure they bring all original documents, along with attested photocopies, as specified in the official prospectus. This includes their NEET UG 2025 scorecard, mark sheets, community certificates, special category certificates, and other relevant proofs.

For the General Category candidates, the commencement of online counselling means they can now begin the process of choice filling based on the released merit list and available seat matrix. They are advised to carefully select their college and course preferences to maximize their chances of securing a desirable seat.

All MBBS and BDS aspirants are strongly advised to regularly visit the official website of the DME Tamil Nadu, tnmedicalselection.net, for the latest updates, detailed counselling schedules, seat matrix, and further instructions for both special and general categories. This pivotal day marks the beginning of the journey into medical and dental professions for many deserving students in the state.