Tamil Nadu NEET PG 2026 Round 1 Registration Begins October 31: Choice Filling to November 3, Allotment November 5
Published 30 Oct 20264 min read
Tamil Nadu NEET PG 2026 Round 1 counselling registration and choice filling will begin at 12:01 PM on October 31, 2026, and close at 5:00 PM on November 3, 2026, according to the Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Tamil Nadu. The provisional allotment result is scheduled for November 5, 2026. Eligible candidates must register, pay the prescribed fees, and lock their choices on tnmedicalselection.net within this window.
Candidates should note that locked choices cannot be edited. Unlocked choices will auto-lock at the November 3 deadline. The registration portal opens tomorrow, and candidates are advised to prepare their college and course preference lists in advance.
Schedule at a Glance
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Registration, payment, choice filling and locking | October 31, 2026, 12:01 PM to November 3, 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Processing of seat allotment | November 4, 2026 |
| Provisional allotment result | November 5, 2026 |
| Download provisional allotment order | November 5 to November 10, 2026, 3:00 PM |
| Last date of joining | November 10, 2026 |
Who Is Eligible
| Quota | Eligible Rank Range |
|---|---|
| Government Quota (GQ) | General Rank (GR) 001 to GR 7952 |
| Management Quota (MQ) | General Rank (GR) 001 to GR 3643 |
Candidates should select only seats under the quotas they applied for. The rank lists were released on October 28, 2026, with 7,952 candidates ranked under Government Quota and 3,643 under Management Quota .
Registration Fees and Security Deposits
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration fee (per quota) | ₹1,000 for Government Quota; ₹1,000 for Management Quota |
| Security deposit — Government Medical Colleges (GQ) | ₹30,000 (refundable) |
| Security deposit — Government Quota seats in Self-Financing Colleges | ₹1,00,000 (refundable) |
| Security deposit — Management Quota including Minority/NRI | ₹2,00,000 (refundable) |
The registration fee is non-refundable. Security deposits are refundable as per Selection Committee rules. Candidates should pay only through the official portal.
Choice Filling and Locking Rules
- Locked choices cannot be edited. Review all preferences carefully before locking.
- Unlocked choices will auto-lock at the 5:00 PM deadline on November 3, 2026.
- Arrange college and course preferences in priority order before entering the portal.
- Candidates must select seats only from the quota they are eligible for.
What Happens After Choice Filling
The Selection Committee will process seat allotment on November 4, 2026 . The provisional allotment result will be published on November 5, 2026. Candidates allotted seats must download the provisional allotment order between November 5 and November 10, 2026 (3:00 PM) and complete joining formalities by November 10, 2026 .
What Candidates Should Do Now
Check your rank on the Government Quota or Management Quota list if you have not already done so.
Prepare your preference list of colleges and courses before the portal opens on October 31.
Arrange funds for the registration fee and applicable security deposit.
Keep documents ready for upload or verification: NEET PG 2026 scorecard, admit card, MBBS certificates, internship completion certificate, category certificate (if applicable), and ID proof.
Log in to tnmedicalselection.net as soon as the window opens to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Lock your choices before November 3, 5:00 PM. Do not rely on auto-locking without reviewing.