Tamil Nadu DGNM Counselling 2026–27: Round 2 Registration Opens, Check Dates and Eligibility

The Tamil Nadu Selection Committee has released the tentative Round 2 allotment and re-allotment schedule for Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (DGNM) admissions for the 2026–27 academic year. Eligible candidates can complete registration and payment, followed by choice filling and locking, according to the prescribed schedule. The Round 2 counselling process includes separate windows for registration and choice filling. Candidates should check their eligibility, rank range and applicable re-allotment rules before participating.

Tamil Nadu DGNM Counselling 2026–27: Important Dates

• Registration and payment: October 25, 2026, at 10 AM to October 26, 2026, at 5 PM
• Choice filling and locking: October 27, 2026, at 10 AM to October 28, 2026, at 5 PM
• Round 2 allotment result: October 29, 2026
• Provisional allotment-order download: October 29–31, 2026
• Last date to join the allotted institution: October 31, 2026, at 5 PM

The schedule is tentative. Candidates should check the official website for any changes or additional instructions.

DGNM Round 2 Counselling 2026: Eligible Rank Ranges

According to the supplied schedule, the following rank ranges are covered, subject to counselling eligibility:

• Other Group: GR 001–595
• Vocational Group: GR 001–501
• Science Group: GR 001–16580

Candidates should consult the official schedule and eligibility instructions to confirm whether they qualify for Round 2 allotment or re-allotment.

How to Complete Tamil Nadu DGNM Round 2 Registration

Eligible candidates can follow these steps to complete the registration process:

1. Visit the official Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee website.
2. Open the relevant DGNM counselling notification or online registration link.
3. Check the eligibility requirements and applicable rank range.
4. Complete the registration process and pay the required fee, if applicable.
5. Verify the details before submitting the registration.
6. Complete the process before October 26, 2026, at 5 PM.

Candidates should complete registration and payment first because the choice-filling window opens separately.

DGNM Counselling 2026: Choice Filling and Locking

The choice-filling and locking window is scheduled from October 27 at 10 AM to October 28, 2026, at 5 PM. Candidates should review the available institutions and arrange their preferences carefully before locking their choices. They should also read the official re-allotment rules to understand how their existing allotment may be affected.

Tamil Nadu DGNM Round 2 Allotment Result 2026

The Round 2 allotment result is scheduled for October 29, 2026. Candidates should check the official portal for their allotment status and follow the instructions issued by the Selection Committee. Provisional allotment orders are scheduled to be available for download from October 29 to October 31, 2026.

Joining Deadline and Required Documents

Candidates allotted seats must join their respective institutions by October 31, 2026, at 5 PM. They should carry the original certificates and photocopies required under the official admission instructions. Candidates should check their allotment orders for institution-specific requirements and complete all admission formalities before the deadline.

Do Round 1 Allottees Need to Participate in Round 2?

According to the supplied notice, candidates who are retaining their Round 1 seats do not need to participate in Round 2. Candidates considering re-allotment should carefully review the applicable rules before making their choices. They should refer to the official notification to understand the consequences of participating in the re-allotment process.

Where to Check the Official DGNM Counselling Schedule?

Candidates can access the latest information through the following official links:

• Official website: https://tnmedicalselection.net/
• Round 2 schedule and eligibility instructions: https://tnmedicalselection.net/news/24102026110554.pdf

The official notification should be treated as the primary source for eligibility, registration, choice filling, allotment and joining instructions.

What Should Candidates Do Next?

1. Eligible candidates should complete registration and payment within the first window. 
2. Return to the portal during the separate choice-filling period to submit and lock their preferences. 
3. They should verify the rank criteria, review re-allotment rules and prepare the required original certificates before joining.
4. Since the schedule is tentative, candidates should monitor the official website for updates throughout the counselling process.