TN Post Basic BSc Nursing Round 1 Opens: Choice Filling Ends Oct 18

The Tamil Nadu Selection Committee has started Round 1 online counselling for Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing admissions for the 2026–27 session. Registration, online payment and choice filling/locking opened at 10 AM on October 15, 2026 and will continue until 5 PM on October 18. The counselling window is open to candidates included in the Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing merit lists under the Male Service, Male Non-Service, Female Service and Female Non-Service categories.  The Round 1 final allotment result and provisional allotment order are scheduled for October 21, while allotted candidates must join their respective institutions by 5 PM on October 24, 2026. The Selection Committee has described the timetable as tentative. 

Tamil Nadu Post Basic BSc Nursing Round 1 2026: Key Dates

Candidates should continue checking the official Selection Committee website because the authority explicitly calls the schedule tentative.

Who Can Participate in Round 1?

The schedule states that the counselling round covers all Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing merit-list candidates, including:

• Male Service candidates
• Male Non-Service candidates
• Female Service candidates
• Female Non-Service candidates. 

Candidates should verify that their name/rank appears in the relevant current merit list before completing counselling. The Selection Committee has also published an addendum to the provisional rank list for Female Non-Service candidates on October 15. The addendum contains an additional rank entry, so affected candidates should recheck the latest list rather than relying only on an earlier downloaded version. 

Tamil Nadu Post Basic BSc Nursing Counselling Fee

Candidates participating in online counselling must pay a non-refundable processing fee of ₹250. The fee has to be paid online through the methods listed by the Selection Committee, including Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking. Candidates should ensure that payment is completed within the counselling window rather than assuming that choice submission alone completes participation.

How to Complete Post Basic BSc Nursing Choice Filling

Candidates can use the dedicated Tamil Nadu Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing online counselling portal.

The broad process is:

1. Open the official counselling portal.
2. Sign in using the candidate's own credentials.
3. Complete the applicable registration/payment stage.
4. Review the available seat matrix.
5. Enter colleges in genuine order of preference.
6. Recheck the choices carefully.
7. Lock choices before 5 PM on October 18.
8. Save the available confirmation or acknowledgement.

The official counselling portal identifies itself as the Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education and Research – Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing Course Session 2026–27. 

Can Candidates Change Choices After Locking?

No. The official schedule explicitly states that once a candidate locks a choice during online counselling, it cannot be changed later. Requests to change the branch or college after exercising the option are not permitted. 

Candidates should therefore avoid locking their list before checking:

• college name;
• service/non-service category;
• seat type;
• location;
• applicable admission conditions;
• genuine preference order.

Tamil Nadu Post Basic BSc Nursing Seat Matrix 2026

The Selection Committee has published the tentative vacancy position for Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing as on October 14, 2026. 

The matrix covers seats across government and self-financing nursing colleges and separates availability according to candidate groups such as:

• Male Service with salary
• Male Service without salary
• Female Service with salary
• Female Service without salary
• Male non-service/private categories
• Female non-service/private categories. 

Candidates should check the actual category and seat type instead of assuming that every vacancy shown for a college is available to every applicant. The schedule also states that if no eligible service candidate opts for a Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing seat, the service seat can be allotted to an eligible Open Category candidate. 

Special Note on Newly Sanctioned Service Seats

The Selection Committee states that “No Salary” will be provided for newly sanctioned service seats at the Tamil Nadu Government Institute of Advanced Nursing Science and Research, Chennai, under the government order cited in the counselling instructions.  Service candidates considering these options should therefore check the exact seat type and conditions before locking preferences.

When Will the Round 1 Allotment Result Be Released?

The final result of the first allotment is scheduled for October 21, 2026.  The provisional allotment order is also scheduled to become available on October 21. Candidates receiving a seat should download the order and follow the reporting instructions issued for the allotted institution.

Tamil Nadu Post Basic BSc Nursing Joining Deadline

Allotted candidates must join the concerned college or institution on or before October 24, 2026, up to 5 PM.  The official instructions state that allotted candidates must download their provisional allotment order and join within the stipulated date and time. Candidates who fail to report to the Head of the allotted institution within the deadline can have their selection and/or admission cancelled without further notice. 

Original Certificates Required at Reporting

Candidates must produce their original certificates in person at the time of joining, together with scanned copies of the original certificates for the concerned college. The selected candidate is also required to provide a self-declaration form at reporting. The Selection Committee warns that suppression or misrepresentation of facts can result in forfeiture of selection/admission. Candidates should take the exact certificate checklist from their official prospectus/allotment instructions rather than relying solely on a generic internet checklist.

What Should Candidates Do Now?

Candidates participating in Round 1 should first check their latest provisional merit/rank list, particularly if they belong to the Female Non-Service category because an addendum has now been published. 

They should then:

• check the October 14 vacancy matrix;
• use only their own counselling login;
• complete the ₹250 processing payment;
• enter options in genuine preference order;
• review all options before locking;
• lock choices by 5 PM on October 18;
• retain any payment and choice-submission proof.

The official instructions also warn candidates not to share their login ID, password or OTP with others.