TN NEET UG Round 3 Counselling 2026: Registration Ends September 30, Check Eligibility, Dates

The Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Tamil Nadu, through the Selection Committee, has opened Round 3 counselling for NEET UG 2026 MBBS and BDS admissions. Eligible candidates can register through the official portal, tnmedicalselection.net, until September 30, 2026, up to 5 PM. The Round 3 process includes separate counselling streams for the 7.5% reservation for Tamil Nadu government-school students and the 92.5% government and management quota, including NRI and minority seats. Candidates should check the eligibility conditions applicable to their quota before registering.

TN NEET UG Round 3 Counselling 2026: Key Details

The official Selection Committee website lists the Round 3 counselling links for both the 7.5% preferential reservation and the 92.5% government and management quota.

TN NEET Round 3 Eligibility 2026

Eligibility differs according to the counselling category. For the 7.5% reservation for Tamil Nadu government-school students, the Round 3 schedule specifies a General Rank range of GR 001 to GR 3625, corresponding to NEET UG 2026 marks from 599 to 177. Candidates applying under the 92.5% government and management quota, including NRI and minority categories, are governed by separate rank and eligibility conditions. Therefore, candidates should not assume that the GR 001–3625 or 599–177 range applies to all Round 3 applicants.

TN NEET UG Round 3 Counselling 2026 Important Dates

The official portal lists separate Round 3 counselling schedules for the 7.5% and 92.5% streams. The schedule is described as tentative, so candidates should check the latest notification before each stage.

TN NEET Round 3 Seat Matrix and Vacancies

The Round 3 counselling process is based on the vacancies available after the earlier counselling rounds. The Selection Committee has listed Round 3 counselling links and the tentative counselling schedule on its official website. For context, the Tamil Nadu MBBS/BDS seat intake reported for the 2026 counselling process is 8,063 MBBS seats and 1,859 BDS seats. These figures represent the overall seat intake and should not be interpreted as the number of vacant seats available specifically in Round 3. Candidates should refer to the latest virtual vacancy/seat-position information before filling choices.

How to Register for TN NEET UG Round 3 2026?

Candidates can complete the registration process through the official Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee portal.

1. Visit tnmedicalselection.net.
2. Open the UG Courses section.
3. Select the relevant MBBS/BDS Round 3 counselling link.
4. Choose the applicable quota or counselling stream.
5. Complete the registration using the required personal, NEET UG and academic details.
6. Upload the documents requested by the portal.
7. Pay the applicable counselling fee, where required.
8. Review the application carefully and submit it.
9. Save the registration and payment confirmation for future reference.

The official portal currently provides separate Round 3 links for the 7.5% and 92.5% counselling streams.

TN NEET Round 3 Choice Filling and Locking

Candidates who complete the applicable registration process can participate in choice filling and locking from October 1 to October 9, 2026. Candidates should review the available MBBS and BDS colleges and enter their preferences according to their eligibility and counselling category. Once choices are locked, the submitted preferences are used for the seat-allotment process.

Documents to Keep Ready

Candidates should keep their counselling and admission documents ready before completing the process. Depending on the candidate's category and eligibility, these may include:

• NEET UG 2026 admit card
• NEET UG 2026 scorecard/rank details
• Class 10 marksheet
• Class 12 marksheet and certificate
• Transfer or school certificate, where applicable
• Tamil Nadu nativity certificate, where applicable
• Community certificate, where applicable
• Government-issued identity proof
• Recent passport-size photographs
• Category-specific certificates, where applicable

Candidates should follow the document requirements displayed in the official counselling portal and notification for their particular quota.

What Happens After Choice Filling?

After the choice-filling window closes, the Selection Committee will process the Round 3 allotment. The seat allotment result is scheduled for October 12, 2026. Candidates who receive an allotment will be able to download the provisional allotment order during the specified window. The current schedule reports the allotment-order download period as October 12 to October 14, followed by the last date for joining the allotted college on October 14 at 5 PM.

What Candidates Should Do Now

Candidates participating in Round 3 should:

1. Complete registration before 5 PM on September 30.
2. Confirm their eligibility under the applicable quota.
3. Check the latest virtual vacancy/seat-position information.
4. Prepare college and course preferences before choice filling begins.
5. Complete choice filling and locking from October 1 to 9.
6. Check the allotment result on October 12.
7. Download the provisional allotment order if a seat is allotted.
8. Follow the official reporting and admission instructions.

Official TN NEET UG Counselling Website

The official Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee portal is tnmedicalselection.net. The website publishes the MBBS/BDS counselling links, schedules, vacancy information, rank lists, allotment updates and admission instructions.