Tamil Nadu NEET PG Cutoff 2026 will be released as college-wise, branch-wise and category-wise closing ranks after each counselling round conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education and Drugs Control, Tamil Nadu. The cutoff is the last rank at which a candidate receives an MD, MS or eligible PG Diploma seat in a Tamil Nadu medical college.
MCC fills 50% All India Quota seats in government medical colleges, while Tamil Nadu conducts state counselling for the remaining seats. Candidates can use the 2025 closing ranks to estimate likely 2026 cutoffs until the new round-wise results are released.
Tamil Nadu NEET PG Cutoff 2026: Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination | NEET PG 2026 |
| Courses | MD, MS and PG Diploma |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Conducting Examination Authority | National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) |
| State Counselling Authority | Selection Committee, DMER, Tamil Nadu |
| All India Quota Counselling | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) |
| Admission Basis | NEET PG rank, eligibility, category, quota and seat availability |
| Official State Counselling Website | https://tnmedicalselection.net/ |
| Official MCC Website | https://mcc.nic.in/pg-medical-counselling/ |
NEET PG 2026 Qualifying Cutoff
Tamil Nadu has no separate qualifying cutoff. Candidates must clear the national NEET PG 2026 cutoff prescribed by NBEMS to become eligible for counselling.
| Category | Qualifying Percentile | Cutoff Score (Out of 720) |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 50th | 262 |
| General PwBD | 45th | 244 |
| SC / ST / OBC, including PwBD | 40th | 226 |
Tamil Nadu NEET PG Cutoff Dates 2026
| Counselling Round | Cutoff Dates |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | To be announced |
| Round 2 | To be announced |
| Round 3 / Mop-up | To be announced |
| Stray Vacancy Round | To be announced |
| Final Closing Cutoff | To be announced |
Government College Cutoff 2025
In NEET PG 2025, the Tamil Nadu Government Quota General/Open category closed from rank 4 in Round 1 to rank 7,718 at the furthest point across 49 colleges.
Key Government College Ranges
| College | General MD/MS closing-rank range (NEET PG 2025) |
|---|---|
| Madras Medical College, Chennai | 24–1,214 |
| Stanley Medical College, Chennai | 24–2,146 |
| Government Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai | 24–2,146 |
| Madurai Medical College, Madurai | 24–2,146 |
| Coimbatore Medical College, Coimbatore | 24–2,146 |
| Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur | 24–2,146 |
| Chengalpattu Medical College, Chengalpattu | 24–2,146 |
For example, Madras Medical College closed MD General Medicine at GRANK 49 in Round 1, while Stanley Medical College closed MS General Surgery at GRANK 167 in Round 1.
Branch-wise Cutoff 2025
| Branch | Open category closing rank | OBC | EWS | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Medicine | 36,555 | 42,394 | – | 57,290 | 59,790 |
| Emergency Medicine | 32,887 | 30,980 | – | 29,918 | 76,428 |
| Radiotherapy | 14,966 | 17,247 | 20,600 | 54,848 | – |
| Paediatrics | 24,667 | – | – | 50,213 | – |
| Anaesthesiology | 40,184 | – | – | 81,665 | – |
| Microbiology | 51,520 | 48,638 | – | 71,397 | 12,198 |
| Physiology | 73,572 | 66,365 | – | – | – |
| Anatomy | 80,959 | 90,530 | – | 1,27,913 | – |
The branch-wise cutoff marks for Round 1 included Radiology at 545, Gynaecology at 522, Radiation Oncology at 502, General Medicine at 499, Paediatrics at 484, Emergency Medicine at 463 and Orthopaedics at 463.
Private College Cutoff 2025
Private college cutoffs are generally higher than government-college ranks because of higher fees. The reported examples include:
| College | Branch | Closing rank |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Medical College, Vellore | MS General Surgery | 512 (Round 3) |
| PSG Institute of Medical Sciences, Coimbatore | MS General Surgery | 1,384 (Round 3) |
Factors Affecting the Cutoff
- Seat availability: Fewer seats in a branch make the closing rank tougher.
- College preference: Top Chennai institutions such as Madras Medical College, Stanley Medical College and Kilpauk Medical College generally close earlier.
- Branch demand: Radiology, General Medicine, Paediatrics, OBG and Dermatology usually have lower closing ranks.
- Category and quota: BC, MBC, SC, ST, EWS and PwD seats have separate closing ranks.
- Round-wise vacancies: Seats surrendered or returned after earlier rounds can change later-round cutoffs.
How to Check the 2026 Cutoff
- Visit the official Tamil Nadu counselling website.
- Open the NEET PG counselling section.
- Download the relevant round-wise seat allotment result.
- Check the college-wise, branch-wise and category-wise closing ranks.
- Compare your NEET PG All India Rank with the relevant cutoff before filling choices.
FAQs
Q. What is the Tamil Nadu NEET PG Cutoff 2026?
It is the closing rank required for MD/MS admission in Tamil Nadu government and private medical colleges. It varies by college, branch, category and counselling round.
Q. Who conducts Tamil Nadu NEET PG counselling?
The Directorate of Medical Education and Drugs Control, Tamil Nadu, conducts state-level counselling, while MCC handles 50% All India Quota seats in government medical colleges.
Q. What was the 2025 government-college cutoff?
A. For the Tamil Nadu Government Quota General/Open category, reported closing ranks ranged from rank 4 in Round 1 to rank 7,718 at the furthest point across 49 colleges.
Q. How can I check the 2026 cutoff?
Q. Visit the official Tamil Nadu counselling website, open the NEET PG counselling section and download the relevant seat-allotment result for the latest college-wise and category-wise closing ranks.
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