Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Counselling Registration Extended

In a significant relief for thousands of medical aspirants, the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DME), Tamil Nadu, has officially extended the Round 1 counselling registration, choice filling, and choice locking deadline for NEET UG 2026 admissions. The decision, announced through Notification No. 17/SCS1(1)/2026 dated August 18, 2026, gives candidates additional time to complete their applications

As per Notification No. 17/SCS1(1)/2026 dated August 18, 2026, the Selection Committee stated that as per the MCC’s notification (Ref. U-11011/07/2026-MEC) dated August 17, 2026, the counselling for All India Quota seats has been extended. Accordingly, the Tamil Nadu State UG Medical Counselling Round 1 process has also been extended to keep it in sync with the central schedule.

Revised Tamil Nadu UG Medical Counselling Round 1 Schedule

EventRevised Date & Time
Registration, Choice Filling & Choice LockingUntil August 20, 2026 (5:00 PM)
Seat Allotment ProcessingAugust 21, 2026
Round 1 Seat Allotment ResultAugust 22, 2026
Download Allotment OrderAugust 22 – 28, 2026 (till 12:00 Noon)
Last Date for Reporting to Allotted CollegeAugust 28, 2026 (5:00 PM)

Key Points for Candidates

  • Candidates who are yet to register, fill their choices, or lock their choices for TN UG Medical Counselling Round 1 must complete the process by 5 PM on August 20, 2026.
  • Seat allotment results will be declared on August 22, 2026.
  • Candidates allotted seats must download their allotment order and report to the allotted institution on or before August 28, 2026, 5:00 PM.

Candidates are advised to regularly check the official DME&R Tamil Nadu website for further updates on the UG Medical Counselling process.

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