Tamil Nadu NEET UG Round 3 Counselling 2026 Begins; Check Dates, Eligibility and Fee

The Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Tamil Nadu, has started Round 3 of NEET UG 2026 counselling for admission to MBBS and BDS courses. The Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee has activated separate Round 3 counselling links for the 7.5% preferential quota for Tamil Nadu government-school students and the 92.5% Government and Management quota, including NRI and minority seats. According to the official Round 3 schedules, registration will begin on September 28, 2026, at 10 AM and close on September 30, 2026, at 5 PM. Candidates will be able to fill and lock their choices from October 1 at 2 PM to October 9, 2026, at 5 PM. The Round 3 seat allotment result is scheduled to be published on October 12, 2026. Candidates should note that the eligibility criteria differ between the 7.5% and 92.5% counselling categories. The General Rank range of GR 001 to GR 3625 with NEET marks from 599 to 177 applies to the 7.5% government-school quota. The 92.5% Government and Management quota has separate rank ranges.

Tamil Nadu NEET UG Round 3 Counselling 2026: Key Details

The official Selection Committee website has activated separate links for the 7.5% and 92.5% Round 3 counselling processes. 

Source: tnmedicalselection.net

Tamil Nadu NEET UG Round 3 Important Dates 2026

The same core schedule applies to the 7.5% and 92.5% Round 3 counselling schedules, with quota-specific eligibility and participation conditions.

Who Is Eligible for Tamil Nadu NEET UG Round 3?

Eligibility depends on the counselling quota. For the 7.5% preferential quota, the official Round 3 notice lists candidates with General Rank GR 001 to GR 3625 and NEET marks ranging from 599 to 177. This quota is specifically for eligible Tamil Nadu government-school students.

For the 92.5% Government and Management quota, the official Round 3 notice gives the following ranges:

Candidates must also meet the applicable eligibility conditions and must already have applied to the Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee and been included in the published merit list where required.

Tamil Nadu NEET 7.5% Quota Round 3

The 7.5% Round 3 counselling is reserved on a preferential basis for eligible students who completed their schooling in Tamil Nadu government schools. For Round 3, the official schedule lists the eligible General Rank range as GR 001 to GR 3625, corresponding to NEET marks from 599 to 177. The official notice also states that no processing fee, security deposit or tuition fee is applicable for the 7.5% special reservation. Candidates who did not receive a seat in earlier rounds are required to register for Round 3. Candidates who joined a Round 2 seat and had opted for upgradation may not need to register again, depending on their participation status and the instructions issued by the Selection Committee.

Tamil Nadu NEET 92.5% Quota Round 3

The 92.5% Round 3 counselling covers Government and Management quota seats, including NRI and minority categories as specified by the Selection Committee. The official notice gives separate eligibility ranges for Government and Management quota candidates. Government Quota candidates are listed from GR 001 to GR 35926, while Management Quota candidates are listed from GR 001 to GR 26956. Candidates who registered in Round 1 or Round 2 and were not allotted seats do not need to register again. Fresh registration in Round 3 is permitted for candidates who had already applied to the Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee and whose names appear in the published merit list, subject to the prescribed conditions.

TN NEET UG Round 3 Registration Fee

For candidates participating in the applicable 92.5% counselling process, the registration fee is ₹500, with candidates who have already paid the registration fee in earlier rounds not required to pay it again where the official Round 3 instructions provide an exemption from repeat payment. The 7.5% preferential quota notice specifically states that no processing fee, security deposit or tuition fee is applicable for that special reservation. Candidates should check their quota-specific counselling instructions before making any payment.

How to Register for Tamil Nadu NEET UG Round 3?

Candidates can complete the Round 3 process through the Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee portal.

1. Visit the official Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee website.
2. Open the MBBS/BDS Round 3 counselling section.
3. Select the applicable 7.5% or 92.5% counselling link.
4. Log in using the required credentials.
5. Confirm participation according to the Round 3 instructions.
6. Complete payment if applicable and if the fee has not already been paid.
7. Proceed to the choice-filling window.
8. Enter preferred MBBS and BDS colleges and courses.
9. Edit choices as required before the deadline.
10. Lock the choices before October 9, 2026, at 5 PM.

The official notices state that candidates can edit their choices before locking, but locked choices cannot subsequently be changed.

TN NEET UG Round 3 Choice Filling and Locking

Choice filling will begin on October 1, 2026, at 2 PM and continue until October 9, 2026, at 5 PM. Candidates can edit their choices multiple times before locking. Once choices are locked, they cannot be modified. Candidates should select colleges and courses carefully because an upgrade or re-allotment in Round 3 can result in relinquishing the previously allotted Round 1 or Round 2 seat.

Tamil Nadu NEET UG Round 3 Seat Allotment 2026

The Round 3 seat allotment result will be published on October 12, 2026. Seat allotment will be processed on October 10 and 11. Candidates who receive a seat can download their provisional allotment order between October 12 and October 14, up to 12 noon, and must join the allotted institution by October 14, 2026, at 5 PM. Candidates allotted seats in Round 3 must follow the joining requirements specified by the Selection Committee. The official notice states that candidates allotted in Round 3 will not be eligible for subsequent stray vacancy rounds.

What Should Round 2 Candidates Do?

Round 2 candidates should not assume that every candidate who joined a Round 2 seat has to resign before participating in Round 3. The official Round 3 instructions distinguish between candidates who opted for upgradation, candidates who want to retain their existing seats and candidates seeking participation in Round 3. Candidates who joined a Round 2 seat and had opted for upgradation may have their seat treated as a virtual vacancy, while candidates who wish to retain their seat may not need to participate in Round 3. Candidates should therefore follow the specific status shown in their counselling portal rather than resigning solely to participate in Round 3.

Documents Required for Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling

Candidates should keep their original certificates and required copies ready for admission and verification. The Round 3 notice states that candidates must produce their original certificates in person at the allotted college during joining, along with scanned copies of the original certificates for verification.

Candidates should keep documents such as the following ready, as applicable:

1. NEET UG 2026 scorecard
2. NEET UG admit card
3. Class 10 certificate
4. Class 12 certificate and marksheet
5. Tamil Nadu eligibility/residence documents, where applicable
6. Community certificate, where applicable
7. Government-school certificates for 7.5% quota candidates
8. PwD certificate, where applicable
9. Other documents specified in the Tamil Nadu MBBS/BDS prospectus

What Should Candidates Do Now?

Candidates participating in Tamil Nadu NEET UG Round 3 should:

1. Check the correct quota before registering.
2. Complete registration by September 30, 2026, at 5 PM.
3. Check whether a fresh payment is required.
4. Review the applicable rank and eligibility criteria.
5. Prepare the required certificates.
6. Complete choice filling from October 1.
7. Lock choices by October 9, 2026, at 5 PM.
8. Check the allotment result on October 12.
9. Download the provisional allotment order if selected.
10. Join the allotted college by October 14, 2026, at 5 PM.

Candidates should regularly check the official Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee website for revised schedules, vacancy information and further counselling instructions.