Tamil Nadu MBBS/BDS Round 3: Reporting Ends 3 PM; Don't Confuse the 4 PM Deadline

The Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2026 Round 3 allotment-order download window has closed, while allotted MBBS/BDS candidates still have until 3 PM on October 16, 2026, to report to their allotted college under the latest official extension. Tamil Nadu Selection Committee Notification No.38, dated October 15, extended Round 3 joining by one day. It allowed candidates to download their allotment order until 1 PM on October 16 and set the final candidate-reporting deadline at 3 PM.  A separate 4 PM deadline applies to colleges, which must complete candidate joining entries in the official portal by that time. It is not an extension of the candidate reporting deadline. 

Tamil Nadu NEET UG Round 3: October 16 Deadlines

The Selection Committee says the extension was granted after representations from candidates and an MCC notification dated October 14. 

What Did Tamil Nadu Notification No.38 Change?

The Selection Committee extended the Round 3 joining date by one day.

The notification states that:

• candidates could download their allotment order until 1 PM on October 16;
• candidate reporting remains permitted until 3 PM;
• Deans and vice-principals must ensure portal entries are completed by 4 PM. 

Candidates should therefore use Notification No.38 rather than an older Round 3 schedule.

Allotment-Order Download Cutoff Has Passed

The official allotment-order download deadline was 1 PM on October 16.  Candidates who already downloaded their order should immediately follow the reporting instructions in that document and the directions of their allotted institution. Candidates who did not download the order by 1 PM should not assume the portal remains valid beyond the official cutoff or that another extension will be provided. They should check the Selection Committee's latest notices and use official contact channels for candidate-specific guidance.

Candidate Reporting Closes at 3 PM

Allotted candidates have until 3 PM on October 16, 2026 to complete reporting at their allotted institution under Notification No.38. 

Candidates should follow the allotment order for:

• reporting location;
• original-document requirements;
• fee/payment instructions;
• quota/category details;
• admission formalities;
• any institution-specific directions.

The exact requirements can differ by candidate and college, so the official allotment order should take priority over generic online checklists.

What Does the 4 PM Deadline Mean?

The 4 PM cutoff is an institutional deadline, not a candidate reporting deadline. Notification No.38 specifically asks Deans/vice-principals to ensure that joining-portal entries are completed by 4 PM on October 16.  Candidates should therefore not interpret the 4 PM time as permission to arrive at their college after the 3 PM candidate deadline.

Separate Round 3 Login for 7.5% Government School Reservation

The Selection Committee currently lists a dedicated Round 3 allotment-order link for candidates under the 7.5% reservation for Tamil Nadu Government School students.  Candidates under this category should use the quota-specific counselling interface and follow their individual allotment order.

Government, Management, Minority and NRI Candidates

A second Round 3 allotment-order facility is listed for Government and Management Quota, including NRI and Minority categories.  Candidates should use only the portal corresponding to their own allotment category. The presence of these links on the Selection Committee site should not be interpreted as an extension beyond the times stated in Notification No.38.

What Should Candidates Carry for Reporting?

Candidates should primarily follow the exact checklist in their allotment order and college instructions. Common admission formalities can involve original academic/eligibility certificates, allotment documentation, identity records and fee payment, but the complete candidate-specific checklist should be verified from the official order/prospectus rather than inferred.

What Should Candidates Save After Reporting?

Candidates completing admission should retain any documentation issued during the process, such as:

• allotment order;
• payment receipt;
• admission/joining acknowledgement;
• document-verification acknowledgement, where issued;
• copies of relevant submitted records.

These records can help establish that reporting formalities were completed within the prescribed window.

Has Tamil Nadu Announced Another Extension?

Notification No.38 extends candidate reporting only until 3 PM on October 16. tnmedicalselection.net No further extension should be assumed unless the Selection Committee publishes another official notification.