Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling: Registration 2024 (Started), Prospectus, Dates, Process, Fees, Result etc.

In this article, you’ll find Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 2024 dates for MBBS/BDS, the online registration form, the counselling process, eligibility criteria for Participating in TN NEET Counselling, Participating institutes of Medical & dental colleges, Merit List, Seat Allotment, Documents required at document verification centre, category-wise seat reservation criteria, NEET release cutoff.

Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling

Tamil Nadu NEET counselling 2024: Tamil Nadu MBBS/BDS Counselling online registration started form 31st July 2024. The Admission to MBBS/BDS programs is predicated on NEET Scorecard and only NEET qualified candidates can apply and take part for Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 2024. By Tamil Nadu MBBS/BDS counselling, admission to approximately 11700 MBBS and 2,313 BDS seats in the state will be granted.

Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu, will conduct counselling of TN MBBS 2024 for 85% of seats under state quota and 100% in self-financing colleges in Tamil Nadu. TN NEET UG Counselling 2024 will be online for Management Quota, Govt. Quota and NRI category candidates at the official website- tnmedicalselection.net.

Tamil Nadu NEET 2024 Counselling

The NEET-UG scorecard could potentially be recognized by various government and private medical and dental colleges in Tamil Nadu. In this article, you will gain insight into the Tamil Nadu NEET 2024 Counselling procedure, as well as the top medical and dental colleges in Tamil Nadu.

    Tamil Nadu NEET 2024 Quick Summary

    FeaturesSpecifications
    Name of ExaminationNational Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) or NEET-UG
    Conducted byNational Testing Agency (NTA)
    NEET Exam Date 20245th May 2024 (Concluded)
    NEET Result 20244th June 2024 (Announced)
    MCC AIQ NEET 2024 Counselling Starting Date14th August 2024
    Tamil Nadu NEET 2024 Counselling Registration Starting Date31 July 2024 (Started)
    Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling Conducting AuthorityDirectorate of Medical Education, Tamil Nadu
    Official Websitewww.tnhealth.tn.gov.in
    www.tnmedicalselection.org
    Level of NEET ExaminationNational-level
    CategoryUndergraduate
    Mode of ExamOffline (Pen & Paper)
    Duration of Examination3 hours 20 minutes
    Total Number of Questions180 Multiple Choice Questions
    Languages available for the ExaminationHindi, English, Gujarati, Marathi, Oriya, Bengali, Assamese, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada.
    Government MBBS Seats in Tamil Nadu5250
    No. of Private MBBS Seat in Tamil Nadu6450
    No. of Government BDS Seats263
    No. of Private BDS Seats2050
    NEET UG Eligibility CriteriaClick Here
    Call Now+91-9035924718

    MCC NEET Counselling Date 2024 Round 1, 2, 3, Stray Vacancy

    EventsDates
    1st RoundCLICK HERE
    2nd RoundCLICK HERE
    3rd RoundCLICK HERE
    Stray Vacancy RoundCLICK HERE

    Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling Schedule 2024 (Out)

    Prospectus for Admission to MBBS/BDS Degree Programs under Management Quota, including Minority and NRI Seats, in Self-Financing Medical and Dental Colleges in Tamil Nadu Affiliated with the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University and State Private Universities for the Academic Year 2024-25.

    EventsImportant Dates
    Tamil Nadu MBBS Admission Notification31/07/2024
    Date of Commencement of online application31/07/2024 10:00 AM
    Last date for submission of application form08/08/2024 upto 05:00 PM
    For Special Category: Sports Candidates: In-Person OnlyLast date for online submission of the application
    Tentative date of declaration of Rank listWill be hosted in the official websites.
    Details of CounsellingWill be hosted on the official websites.
    Commencement of coursesAs per NMC Norms
    Closure of admissionAs per NMC Norms

    Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling Prospectus for Govt Quota

    Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling Prospectus for Management Quota

    Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 2024

    A candidate can visit the office of the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu To get themselves for NEET 2024 Tamil Nadu State Counselling.

    Step 1: Registration process: Candidates seeking admission must register by filling out the application form’s personal, academic, and required details.

    Step 2: Publishing merit list: After successfully filling out the application form, the counselling conducted authority will publish the state merit list.

    Step 3: Documents verification: Candidates were called for document verification as per their state merit rank, and they had to report to the assigned verification centre with all the required documents.

    Step 4: Choice filling and locking Process: After the successful verification session, candidates are required to fill in their choices of courses and colleges and then lock it, and they are advised to enter their preferences carefully as, it.

    Step 5: Seat allotments: Based on choices filled, availability of seats, state merit rank, and seat reservation, the seats will be allotted to applicants for the Tamil Nadu MBBS/BDS admission 2024.

    Step 6: Reporting Process: Candidates are required to report at the designated colleges within the required date and timings for granting the Tamil Nadu MBBS/BDS 2024 admission.

    First Phase of TN MBBS & BDS Counselling Procedure:

    • The candidates should pay a non-refundable amount of Rs.500/- (Rupees Five Hundred only) towards the Processing Fee using a Demand Draft drawn in favour of “The Secretary, Selection Committee, Kilpauk, Chennai-10” payable at Chennai on the scheduled date of counselling.
    • The candidates can download the call letter and appear in person with all the original certificates at the venue per the schedule.
    • After certificate verification, the candidates selected for the first phase of counselling should receive the provisional allotment order. The candidates should join the course on or before the date mentioned in the temporary allotment order.
    • The candidates who have been allotted seats and failed to join the course within the stipulated time are not eligible to attend the subsequent phases of counselling for the academic year 2024-2025. This applies to all stages of counselling
    • The candidates who failed to appear in person for the first phase of counselling are deemed to have opted out of the counselling processes and will not be allowed to participate in the subsequent counselling steps for the academic year 2024 or 2025.

    Counselling Process (AIQ Quota)

    Candidate applying for Medical/Dental Colleges in Tamil Nadu must have to register themselves for the NEET counselling 2024. Counselling of NEET 2024 for All India Quota will be conducted in two rounds in online mode. The counselling will consist of these steps.

    1. Candidate Registration: Register to the official website.

    2. Choice Filling and Locking (Round 1): You have to choose the courses and colleges of your preference and finally lock-in the preferences in the online portal.

    3. Seat Allotment Result (Round 1): The seat allotment will be published online on the basis of available vacancies and candidate’s choices.

    4. Reporting to college: Those who will be allotted a seat in the first round, will be required to either reject the allotted seat or report to the allotted college and complete the admission formalities.

    5. New Registration (Round 2): For candidates who couldn’t register in the first round of counselling.

    6. Fresh Choice Filling and Locking (Round 2): Similar to round 1 mentioned above.

    7. Seat Allotment Result (Round 2): Similar to round 1 mentioned above.

    8. Reporting to college (Round 2): Here it is to be noted that, those who will be allotted a seat in the second round of counselling (15% AIQ Quota) will not be permitted to vacate their seats as per the orders made by the Supreme court of India.

    Important Instruction

    Tamil Nadu NEET-UG 2024 Counselling Important Instruction

    • Candidates can only download the call letters for counselling from websites www.tnmedicalselection.org, www.tnhealth.tn.gov.in and attend the counselling.
    • No Individual call letters will be sent.
    • Candidates should be present one hour before the commencement of counselling along with one of their parent at their own cost.
    • Candidates should produce a Demand Draft payable at Chennai for Rs. 500/- drawn in favour of “The Secretary, Selection Committee, Chennai – 10.” at the time of counselling as processing fee.
    • Candidates should produce the original certificates/documents without which the candidates will not be allowed to participate in the counselling.
    • Since more number of candidates is being called for counselling, allotment is not guaranteed to everyone.
    • Candidates should bring the Demand Draft towards Tuition fee as prescribed in the fee details annexed below and produce the Demand Draft at the time of getting provisional allotment order.
    • Candidates are informed to read the instructions given in call letter carefully.
    • Candidates can attend the counselling as per the date, time and mark mentioned in the schedule if they are unable to download the call letter from the websites.
    • If the candidate is absent for the 1st phase of counselling called for, he/she cannot attend the subsequent phases of counselling.
    • Those candidates who opted out of Govt. /SF MBBS/ Govt. BDS/SF BDS when seats were available in the 1st phase of counselling are not eligible to claim the same in the subsequent phases of counselling.
    • For candidates allotted under Government Quota of Self Financing MBBS who do not join the course the tuition fee amount of Rs. 25,000/- paid as Demand Draft will not be refunded.
    • Candidates are informed to view the websites daily for vacancy positions in Govt. MBBS/ Govt. Quota in Self-Financing MBBS and Govt. BDS/Govt Quota in Self-financing BDS till the end of counselling.
    • Candidates shall only opt for the vacancies available at their turn.
    • Mobile Phones and other communication devices are not allowed in the counselling hall during their turn.

    How to Apply to Tamil Nadu Medical Colleges

    • Step I: The Candidate must visit the official website
    • Step 2: Candidates should fill out the form online on www.tnhealth.org and submit they’re filled-in the online application form after uploading the details in the required fields. With necessary enclosures, students should send the printout filled in an online application form.
    • Step 3: The cost of the application form which is Rs.500/- (Rupees Five Hundred Only) should be paid through the Bank payment portal on the websites or using a Demand Draft that is drawn in favour of “The Secretary, Selection Committee, Kilpauk, Chennai-10” payable at Chennai.
    • Step 4: Students should send the Application form to THE SECRETARY, SELECTION COMMITTEE, 162, PERIYAR E.V.R. HIGH ROAD, KILPAUK, CHENNAI – 10.
    • Step 5: Then the Merit list will be published.” Save & Continue” button.
    • Step 6: And finally the Result will be published.
    • Step 7: Then students will have to undergo Document Verification, fee submission, and reporting.
    • Step 8: Students can either go for the up-gradation or can surrender the seat.
    • Step 7: A person is eligible to participate in the Mop-up round if after 2nd round there is no allotment happened.

    Documents Required (Out)

    Candidates must fill in the following details while filling out the online application form for the counselling process.

    Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling Eligibility Criteria

    • Nationality: The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
      • Domicile Candidate: The candidate must be a bona fide resident of TN.
      • Candidates who have completed their class 6 to 12 education from the state are not required to submit the nativity certificate. However, they have to submit their parent’s birth certificate ration card, SSLC/10/12 certificate, or no graduate certificate if their parents are illiterate.
      • Applications from other states living in Tamil Nadu are not considered domicile and must be admitted in the open category.
      • Domiciles of Tamil Nadu who have completed their partial education from class 6 to 12th in another state must submit the important documents of their parents as mentioned above. A permanent residence certificate will not be accepted as an alternative to the nativity certificate.
      • Age Limit: Candidates must be 17 years old. The upper age limit for NEET is 25 years for the general category and 30 years for SC ST and OBC.
      • Education: The candidate must have completed class 12th in the required subjects(PCB) with biotechnology and English as the main subjects from the state.
      • The unreserved category must have at least 50% in PCB, while SC ST and OBC students must obtain 40% in the required subjects.

    Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling Fees 2024

    Student CategoryApplication Fees (INR)
    General or Unreserved students500
    Reserved Category Students500

    Tamil Nadu NEET Participating Colleges

    Government MBBS Colleges in Tamil Nadu

    Name of CollegeCitySeats
    ESI-PGIMSR, ESI Hospital, K.K Nagar, ChennaiChennai100
    Kanyakumari Government Medical College AsaripallamTamil Nadu100
    Rajah Muthiah Medical College AnnamalainagarTamil Nadu150
    Coimbatore Medical College CoimbatoreTamil Nadu150
    IRT Perundurai Medical CollegeTamil Nadu100
    Government Dharmapuri Medical College, DharmapuriTamil Nadu100
    Government Vellore Medical CollegeTamil Nadu100

    Private MBBS Colleges in Tamil Nadu

    Name of CollegeCitySeats
    Christian Medical College, VelloreChennaiN/A
    Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, ChennaiChennai250
    Sri Muthukumaran Medical College ChennaiChennai150
    Vinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar Medical College SalemTamil Nadu100
    Tagore Medical College and Hospital ChennaiChennai150
    Chennai Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Irungalur, TrichyTrichy150
    Shri Satya Sai Medical College and Research InstituteKancheepuram150
    Melmaruvathur Adiparasakthi Instt. Medical Sciences and ResearchKanchipuram150
    Saveetha Medical College and Hospital KanchipuramKanchipuram150

    Government Dental Colleges in Tamil Nadu

    Name of CollegesTypePermitted Seats
    Faculty of Dentistry, Rajah Muthiah Dental College & Hospital, Annamalai NagarGovt.100
    Tamil Nadu Government Dental College & Hospital, ChennaiGovt.100

    Private Dental Colleges in Tamil Nadu

    Name of CollegesTypePermitted Seats
    Adhiparasakthi Dental College & Hospital, MelmaruvathurPrivate100
    Asan Memorial Dental College & Hospital, KancheepuramPrivate100
    Best Dental Science College, MaduraiPrivate100
    Chettinad Dental College & Research Institute, KancheepuramPrivate100
    CSI College of Dental Sciences & Research, MaduraiPrivate100
    JKK Nataraja Dental College & Hospital, KomarapalayamPrivate100
    K.S.R. Institute of Dental Science & Research, TiruchengodePrivate100
    Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Dental Sciences, KanchipuramPrivate100
    Madha Dental College & Hospital, KundrathurPrivate100
    Meenakshi Ammal Dental College & Hospital, ChennaiPrivate100
    Priyadarshini Dental College & Hospital, PandurPrivate100
    R.V.S. Dental College & Hospital, SulurPrivate100
    Ragas Dental College & Hospital, ChennaiPrivate100
    Rajas Dental College & Hospital, KavalkinaruPrivate100
    S.R.M. Dental College, Ramapuram, ChennaiPrivate100
    Sathyabama University Dental College and Hospital, ChennaiPrivate100
    Saveetha Dental College & Hospital, ChennaiPrivate100
    Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, NarayanapuramPrivate100
    Sree Mookambika Institute of Dental Sciences, KulasekharamPrivate100
    Sri Ramachandra Dental College & Hospital, PorurPrivate100
    Sri Ramakrishna Dental College & Hospital, CoimbatorePrivate100
    Sri Venkateswara Dental College & Hospital, KancheepuramPrivate100
    SRM Kattankulathur Dental College & Hospital, KanchipuramPrivate100
    Tagore Dental College & Hospital, ChennaiPrivate100
    Thai Moogambigai Dental College & Hospital, ChennaiPrivate100
    Vinayaka Mission’s Sankarachariyar Dental College, SalemPrivate100
    Vivekanandha Dental College for Women, ElayampalayamPrivate100

    Seat Allotment Process

    CategorySeats (%)
    Open Competition31%
    Backward Class30 %
    Most Backwards Class20 %
    Scheduled Caste18 %
    Scheduled Tribe1%

    Seat Allotment Process

    The Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling will be conducted in two rounds. The seat allotment and mop-up round process will be done separately for each round. the Seat allotment will be completely based on the merit rank and choices entered by candidates.

    The Tamil Nadu MBBS and BDS 2023 seat allotment result for Round I counselling will be announced soon. The Result of seat allotment would be published online on the official website of the Directorate Of Medical Education, Govt of Tamil Nadu.

    MBBS Seat Allocation for AIQ Seats

    College TypeAll India QuotaMgmt QuotaTN State QuotaNRI Quota
    Govt Colleges15%85%
    Private Colleges35%50%15%
    Deemed Universities85%15%

    MBBS Seat Distribution

    College TypeAll India QuotaTN State QuotaMgmt QuotaNRI Quota
    Govt Colleges49502760
    Private Colleges825575250
    Deemed Universities5250925

    NEET Cutoff

    NEET UG Cutoff 2024 (OUT)

    CategoryCut off PercentileCut off ScoreNo. of CandidatesCategoryCut off PercentileCut off ScoreNo. of Candidates
    UR/EWS50th Percentile720-1641165904UR/EWS – PwD45th Percentile163-146455
    OBC40th Percentile163-129100769OBC-PwD40th Percentile145-129270
    SC40th Percentile163-12934326S C-PwD40th Percentile145-12955
    ST40th Percentile163-12914478S T-PwD40th Percentile141-12911

    NEET UG Cutoff 2023 (OUT)

    CategoryNEET 2023 cutoffNEET 2023 cutoff scoreNumber of Qualifying Candidates
    UR/EWS50th Percentile720-1371014372
    OBC40th Percentile136-10788592
    SC40th Percentile136-10729918
    ST40th Percentile136-10712437
    UR / EWS & PH45th Percentile136-121405
    OBC & PH40th Percentile120-107179
    SC & PH40th Percentile120-10750
    ST & PH40th Percentile120-10823

    NEET UG Cutoff 2022

    CategoryNEET 2022 cutoffNEET cut-off marksNumber of Candidates
    UR/EWS50th percentile715-117881402
    OBC40th Percentile116-9374458
    SC40th Percentile116-9326087
    ST40th Percentile116-9310565
    UR / EWS &
    PH
    45th Percentile116-105328
    OBC & PH40th Percentile104-93160
    SC & PH40th Percentile104-9356
    ST & PH40th Percentile104-9313

    NEET 2021 Cutoff

    CategoryNEET 2022 cutoffNEET cut-off marksNumber of Candidates
    UR/EWS50th percentile715-117881402
    OBC40th Percentile116-9374458
    SC40th Percentile116-9326087
    ST40th Percentile116-9310565
    UR / EWS &
    PH
    45th Percentile116-105328
    OBC & PH40th Percentile104-93160
    SC & PH40th Percentile104-9356
    ST & PH40th Percentile104-9313

    NEET UG Cutoff 2021

    CategoryNEET 2021 cutoffNEET cut-off marksNumber of Candidates
    UR/EWS50th percentile720 – 138770881
    OBC40th Percentile137 – 10866907
    SC40th Percentile137 – 10822384
    ST40th Percentile137 – 1089310
    UR / EWS &
    PH
    45th Percentile137 – 122132
    OBC & PH40th Percentile137 – 108288
    SC & PH40th Percentile136 – 10898
    ST & PH40th Percentile135 – 10821

    NEET 2020 Cutoff

    CategoryMinimum Qualifying PercentileCut-off Marks
    Unreserved (UR)50th Percentile720-147
    Unreserved/EWS-PH45th Percentile146-129
    Scheduled Caste (SC)40th Percentile146-113
    Scheduled Tribe (ST)40th Percentile146-113
    Other Backward Classes (OBC)40th Percentile146-113
    SC-PH40th Percentile128-113
    ST-PH40th Percentile128-113
    OBC-PH40th Percentile128-113

    Category wise No. of Candidates qualifying the test, based on qualifying criteria of NEET (UG)-2020

    CategoryQualifying PercentileMarks RangeNo. of CandidatesMarks RangeNo. of Candidates
    UR50th Percentile701-134704335720-147682406
    OBC40th Percentile133-10763789146-11361265
    SC40th Percentile133-10720009146-11319572
    ST40th Percentile133-1078455146-1137837
    UR / EWS & PH45th Percentile133-120266146-12999
    OBC & PH40th Percentile119-107142128-113233
    SC & PH40th Percentile119-10732128-11370
    ST & PH40th Percentile119-10714128-11318
    797042771500

    NEET Cutoff scores – 2020 vs 2019

    CategoryCutoff percentile2020 Cutoff score2019 cutoff scores
    OTHERS50th Percentile720-147701-134
    OBC40th Percentile146-113133-107
    SC40th Percentile146-113133-107
    ST40th Percentile146-113133-107
    UR & PH45th Percentile146-129133-120
    OBC & PH40th Percentile128-113119-107
    SC & PH40th Percentile128-113119-107
    ST & PH40th Percentile128-113119-107

    All India Quota 2019 Cutoff Rank Tamil Nadu

    CategoryRound 1Round 2
    GEN980812618
    OBC958812602
    SC5843773803
    ST7673986826

    State Domicile 2019 Cutoff Rank Tamil Nadu

    CategoryRound 1Round 2
    GEN27445806
    OBC33644059
    SC1962611891
    ST1804023314

    State Non-Domicile 2019 Cutoff Rank Tamil Nadu

    CategoryRound 1Round 2
    GEN09521
    OBC    –   –
    SC    –   –
    ST    –   –

    Deemed University 2019 Cutoff Rank Tamil Nadu

    CategoryRound 1Round 2
    GEN434282447480
    OBC433778454688
    SC432250440006
    ST393889

    Categories in Tamil Nadu UG MBBS Counselling

    CategoryType of Category
    ASeats in Government Medical Colleges
    BB1. Rajah Muthiah Medical College/ Annamalai University/ Chidambaram.
    B2. I.R.T Medical College/Perundurai/ Erode. B3. ESIC Medical College and PGIMSR/ K.K.Nagar/ Chennai.
    CGovernment Quota Seats in Self Financing Medical Colleges
    DSeats in Government Dental College
    EGovernment Quota seats in Self Financing Dental Colleges

    FAQ’s:

    Q. How will the Tamil Nadu MBBS/BDS counselling 2024 be conducted?

    A. The counselling of Tamil Nadu MBBS/BDS 2024 will be held online mode.

    Q. Which is better 15% AIQ quota or state quota?

    A. The All India Quota (AIQ) consists of 15% of the total seats in NEET UG, with the remaining 85% reserved for the state quota. The competition for the All India quota is fierce, as students from all over the country vie for admission to the most prestigious colleges. On the other hand, aspirants have a better chance of securing admission in a college with lower competition. The only limitation is that students must select a college within their home state. Therefore, depending on their aspirations and objectives, students can maximize their advantage in the admission process.

    Q. When will the NEET Tamil Nadu Counselling process start?

    A. The authority releases the online application forms.

    Q. How many rounds are held for state quota seats?

    A. State-level institutes carry out a total of four rounds to allocate admission to 85% of available seats. These rounds include Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round. If all seats are filled after three rounds, the fourth round will not take place.

    Q. How many seats are there in NEET in Tamil Nadu?

    A. The Tamil Nadu MBBS 2024 counselling process will allocate a total of 11,700 MBBS seats for admission.

    Q. What is the benefit of NEET 2024 state quota?

    A. The state quota accounts for 85% of the total college seats, leading to increased admissions in each respective institution. With only state students eligible for this quota, competition decreases, giving aspiring students higher chances of securing a spot in a college.

    Q. Can I participate in the state quota as well as the AIQ quota?

    A. Yes, Students are eligible to apply for both quotas. Initially, candidates must submit their applications for the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, followed by the admissions for the state quota. Admission to their preferred colleges is determined by the scores achieved, the availability of seats, and the colleges chosen by the students.

    Q. Can other state students apply for Tamil Nadu NEET counselling?

    A. Yes Students who have completed their education from classes 6 to 12 in Tamil Nadu are eligible to apply for Tamil Nadu NEET counseling under the open category, but they will not be considered for the state quota. It is important to note that these students will not be entitled to any reservations under different categories.

    Q. What is the cut off for NEET 2024 for MBBS in Tamil Nadu?

    A. General Category: The NEET 2024 cutoff for the General Category in Tamil Nadu is expected to range between 715 and 117 marks (50th percentile).

    Q. Which private medical college has the lowest fees in Tamil Nadu?

    A. Call Us: +91-9035924718

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