Tamil Nadu NEET PG 2025 Admissions: Merit List Declared, High Competition Evident

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu, has successfully concluded the processing of applications for the State Quota NEET PG 2025 Counselling, leading to the publication of the final merit list for admission to MD, MS, and MDS courses. This crucial step has clarified the pool of eligible candidates vying for postgraduate medical seats in government and private medical institutions across Tamil Nadu.

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu, has successfully concluded the processing of applications for the State Quota NEET PG 2025 Counselling, leading to the publication of the final merit list for admission to MD, MS, and MDS courses. This crucial step has clarified the pool of eligible candidates vying for postgraduate medical seats in government and private medical institutions across Tamil Nadu.

The results highlight both the competitive nature of postgraduate medical admissions and the specific benefits extended to in-service government doctors. For regular updates, follow Only Education News.

Key Merit List and Cut-off Details

The provisional merit list reflects the diverse range of scores and ranks of the thousands of medical graduates seeking specialization in the state. The overall cut-off scores for the general category candidates ranged significantly:

• Highest Score: The highest score recorded among the eligible candidates was 691, underscoring the fierce competition at the top ranks for coveted clinical seats in premier government colleges.
• Lowest Eligible Score: The cut-off for the last eligible candidate on the merit list was reported to be 235. This broad range indicates that candidates across various categories and quotas, including those with different reservation benefits, are participating in the counselling process.

The rank list, published on the official DME website, is now the basis for the upcoming choice filling and seat allotment process, which will determine admissions for the academic session 2025-26.

Ineligibility and Incentive Marks: The Two Major Factors

The published data revealed two significant administrative outcomes:

1. High Number of Ineligible Candidates: A substantial number of 921 candidates were declared ineligible to participate in the Tamil Nadu NEET PG counselling. The primary reasons for this large exclusion often include not meeting the state-specific domicile criteria, incomplete application forms, submission of improper or unverified documents (like permanent registration certificates), or failure to meet the mandatory cutoff percentiles as per the NEET PG 2025 regulations. Aspirants should treat this as a strong reminder to meticulously check all state-specific eligibility requirements.
2. Benefit for In-Service Doctors: In a measure designed to encourage doctors to serve in rural or difficult areas, 570 in-service government doctors were successfully awarded incentive marks. These marks are added to their NEET PG scores based on their years of service and tenure in challenging postings. This significantly improves their state merit ranking, providing them a better opportunity to secure seats in their preferred specializations for MD/MS degrees.

Candidates included in the merit list must now focus entirely on the subsequent counselling rounds, particularly the online choice filling process. A strategic approach that balances rank, personal preference, and the available seats is essential for securing a seat in this highly competitive medical environment.