Overview
The Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee has released the NEET UG 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result for candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS programmes in the state. Candidates who participated in the first round can check their allotment status and download the allotment order through the official counselling portal. This is an admission notification rather than a recruitment drive; therefore, no post count applies, while the total number of available seats has not been specified in the notification.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education and Research |
| Post Name | NEET UG 2026 Round 1 MBBS/BDS Seat Allotment |
| Total Vacancies | Not applicable; total admission seats not specified |
| Application Mode | Online counselling |
| Official Website | tnmedicalselection.net |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | NEET UG 2026 date: TBA |
| Result Date | Round 1 allotment declared; exact date not specified |
Candidates should check the counselling portal regularly for the reporting deadline, fee-payment schedule, document verification dates and information about subsequent rounds. Missing the prescribed joining or reporting deadline may lead to cancellation of the allotted seat.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates should have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English from a recognised board.
- Applicants must have qualified NEET UG 2026 and obtained the required percentile for their respective category.
- Candidates must satisfy the academic eligibility standards prescribed for MBBS or BDS admission by the competent regulatory authorities.
- Applicants seeking seats under the Tamil Nadu state quota must meet the applicable nativity, schooling, community and reservation requirements.
- Eligibility is subject to successful verification of original certificates during the admission process.
Age Limit
- The candidate should ordinarily have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31, 2026.
- Any upper-age condition or relaxation will be governed by the prevailing NEET UG and medical admission regulations.
- The date of birth recorded in the Class 10 certificate or another accepted official document will normally be used for verification.
Fees
- The notification summary does not specify the counselling registration fee, security deposit or seat-acceptance fee.
- Candidates should verify the applicable amount through their login before making any payment.
- Tuition fees vary based on the allotted institution, course, seat category and government or management quota.
- Payments should be made only through the authorised online facility, and candidates must retain the transaction receipt.
Selection Process
- NEET UG merit: Admission is based on the candidate’s NEET UG 2026 score, rank and qualifying status.
- Choice filling and seat allotment: Seats are allotted based on merit, category, reservation rules, preferred choices and seat availability.
- Document verification and joining: Allotted candidates must download the order, pay the required fee and report to the designated institution or verification centre within the deadline.
The provisional allotment does not by itself guarantee final admission. Admission remains subject to verification of eligibility, certificates, category claims and payment of the prescribed fees.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Tamil Nadu medical counselling portal at tnmedicalselection.net.
- Open the link for NEET UG 2026 MBBS/BDS counselling on the homepage.
- Select the Round 1 provisional allotment result or candidate login option.
- Enter the required credentials, which may include the application number, NEET roll number, email address, password or date of birth.
- View the allotted course, college, quota and category carefully before proceeding.
- Download the Round 1 allotment order and save a copy in PDF format. Candidates should also print multiple copies for admission formalities.
- Follow the instructions shown in the allotment order regarding fee payment, original document submission, medical fitness requirements and reporting to the allotted college.
- Candidates who are not allotted a seat, or who wish to participate in another round, should read the official rules on upgradation, resignation, forfeiture and fresh choice filling.
Applicants should not rely solely on screenshots or unofficial messages. The allotment order available through the candidate login should be treated as the primary document for reporting and admission.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Is the Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2026 Round 1 allotment result available?
Yes. Participating candidates can check their Round 1 allotment status through the official online counselling portal.
2. What details are required to download the allotment order?
Candidates may need their application number, NEET UG details, password or date of birth, depending on the login facility provided.
3. What should candidates do after receiving a seat?
They should download the allotment order, pay the applicable fee and complete reporting and document verification within the notified deadline.
