Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Choice Filling Begins at tnmedicalselection.net
The Tamil Nadu Selection Committee has started Round 1 choice filling for the NEET UG 2026 state counselling process.
The Tamil Nadu Selection Committee has started Round 1 choice filling for the NEET UG 2026 state counselling process. The counselling is being conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DME). Candidates who have registered for Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2026 counselling can access the official portal at tnmedicalselection.net and fill in their preferences for MBBS and BDS programmes. The choice-filling window includes seats under government, management, minority and NRI quotas. Candidates must finalise their preferences before the prescribed deadline.
TN NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration and choice filling opens | August 13 to 14, 2026 |
| Last date to lock choices | August 19, 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Processing of allotment | August 20, 2026 |
| Round 1 seat allotment result | August 21, 2026 |
| Download of allotment order | August 22 to 28, 2026 |
How to Fill Choices on tnmedicalselection.net?
The choice-filling process is conducted online through the official counselling portal. Candidates can follow these steps:
- Visit the official website at tnmedicalselection.net.
- Log in using your NEET UG 2026 roll number and password.
- Check your personal, academic and category details displayed on the screen.
- Click on the Choice Filling section from the candidate dashboard.
- Select your preferred colleges and courses in order of preference.
- Save each choice as you add it.
- Rearrange your preferences if required.
- Finalise your choices before the deadline.
- Download and save the choice confirmation/locked choice slip for future reference.
Who Is Eligible to Participate in Round 1?
Candidates must meet the following requirements to participate:
- They must have registered for Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2026 counselling.
- They must have qualified NEET UG 2026 with a valid score.
- Candidates applying for state quota seats must meet the applicable Tamil Nadu domicile requirements.
- Separate eligibility criteria apply to management, minority and NRI quota seats.
- Candidates must have completed the required document upload and fee payment before choice filling.
What Seats Are Available in Round 1?
Round 1 includes MBBS and BDS seats across Tamil Nadu. The available seats include:
- Government medical and dental colleges
- Self-financed institutions
- Minority institutions
- Management quota seats
- NRI quota seats
Candidates should refer to the final seat matrix published on the official website before making their preferences.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Log in to tnmedicalselection.net as soon as possible.
- Review the official Round 1 seat list carefully.
- Shortlist colleges based on your NEET UG 2026 rank and category.
- Enter your preferred colleges and courses in the order of priority.
- Review your choices carefully before locking them.
- Finalise the choices well before the deadline.
- Download and save a copy of the locked choice slip for future reference.