Tamil Nadu NEET PG 2026 Round 1 Registration and Choice Filling Open; Apply by November 3

Tamil Nadu NEET PG 2026 Round 1 counselling registration and choice filling have started for postgraduate medical degree and diploma admissions for the 2026–27 academic session. Eligible candidates can complete online registration, fee payment and college choice locking by November 3, 2026, at 5 PM. The Selection Committee under the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Tamil Nadu, has activated the counselling process through its official website, tnmedicalselection.net. The counselling process covers MD, MS and PG Diploma admissions under Government Quota and Management Quota, including applicable minority and NRI seats in self-financing medical colleges. Candidates are advised to check their Tamil Nadu NEET PG 2026 merit-list ranks and select only the quota categories for which they have applied and are eligible.

Tamil Nadu NEET PG 2026 Round 1: Important Dates

The Selection Committee has released the tentative Round 1 counselling schedule for postgraduate medical admissions.

Candidates should complete all required counselling activities before the prescribed deadline. The schedule is tentative and may be revised through official notifications.

Who Is Eligible for Tamil Nadu NEET PG 2026 Round 1?

The Round 1 choice-filling process is open to candidates included in the eligible Tamil Nadu state merit lists.

The notified general rank ranges are:

Candidates should verify their rank in the respective merit list before proceeding with counselling. Applicants who have applied under both Government and Management Quotas may fill choices under both categories, subject to eligibility. Candidates must not select a quota for which they have not applied.

Tamil Nadu NEET PG 2026 Registration Fee and Security Deposit

Candidates participating in Tamil Nadu NEET PG counselling must pay the prescribed registration fee and applicable security deposit.

The fee structure is as follows:

The registration fee is payable separately for each quota. Candidates applying under both quotas should account for the applicable registration fees and security deposit requirements. The registration fee is non-refundable, while security deposits are subject to the refund conditions prescribed in the counselling prospectus. Candidates should carefully check the applicable fee and deposit requirements before making online payments.

How to Register for Tamil Nadu NEET PG 2026 Round 1 Counselling?

Eligible candidates can complete the registration and choice-filling process online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee website at https://tnmedicalselection.net/.
2. Open the online counselling section for PG Degree/Diploma Courses 2026–2027.
3. Log in using the required application number, NEET PG roll number and password.
4. Complete the registration formalities and verify the displayed candidate details.
5. Pay the applicable registration fee and security deposit.
6. Access the online choice-filling facility.
7. Select preferred postgraduate medical colleges and courses.
8. Arrange the selected choices according to personal preference.
9. Review the complete preference list carefully.
10. Lock the choices before November 3, 2026, at 5 PM.
11. Download and save the final choice confirmation for future reference.

Candidates should ensure that the payment is successful and their choices are correctly submitted.

Tamil Nadu NEET PG 2026 Choice Locking: Important Instructions

Choice filling and locking are important stages of the Round 1 counselling process.

Candidates should remember the following instructions:

• Candidates can arrange colleges and courses according to their admission preferences.
• Review the selected colleges and specialisations before final locking.
• Choices can be modified before they are locked, subject to portal rules.
• Once choices are locked, they cannot be edited.
• Candidates who do not manually lock their choices will have their saved choices automatically locked when the window closes.
• The final choice list should be checked carefully before the November 3 deadline.

Candidates should not wait until the last minute to complete choice locking, as technical or payment-related issues could affect their participation.

Tamil Nadu NEET PG 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result on November 5

According to the tentative counselling schedule, the Round 1 seat allotment process will be conducted on November 4, 2026. The seat allotment result is scheduled to be published on November 5, 2026, through the official counselling portal. Candidates who receive a seat allotment can download their provisional allotment orders between November 5 and November 10, 2026, up to 3 PM on the final day. The last date for joining the allotted medical college is November 10, 2026, at 5 PM. Allotted candidates should complete the prescribed tuition fee payment, document verification and college reporting formalities within the specified deadline.

Documents Required for Tamil Nadu NEET PG Admission 2026

Candidates should keep the following documents ready for admission and verification, as applicable:

• NEET PG 2026 admit card.
• NEET PG 2026 scorecard.
• MBBS degree certificate.
• MBBS academic mark sheets.
• Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship (CRMI) completion certificate.
• Tamil Nadu nativity certificate, wherever applicable.
• Community certificate, wherever applicable.
• Aadhaar card or other accepted identity proof.
• Transfer certificate.
• Character certificate.
• Other certificates specified in the official prospectus.

Candidates should carry original certificates and the required photocopies when reporting to their allotted colleges.

Direct Link for Tamil Nadu NEET PG 2026 Registration

Candidates can access the Round 1 counselling registration and choice-filling facility through the following official links:

1. Official Counselling Website: https://tnmedicalselection.net/ 
2. Official Round 1 Counselling Schedule PDF: https://tnmedicalselection.net/news/29102026230651.pdf 

Candidates are advised to read the official schedule and prospectus carefully before completing registration, payment and choice locking.