Overview
The Selection Committee under the Directorate of Medical Education and Research, Tamil Nadu, has released the NEET UG 2026 Round 2 seat matrix for MBBS and BDS counselling. The matrix provides college-wise and category-wise vacant seats available after the first round of allotment. The consolidated vacancy total has not been specified in the brief notice; candidates must check the published matrix for the exact number of seats in each institution and category.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education and Research, Tamil Nadu |
| Post Name | MBBS and BDS Seats – NEET UG Counselling Round 2 |
| Total Vacancies | As listed in the college-wise Round 2 seat matrix |
| Application Mode | Online counselling and choice filling |
| Official Website | tnhealth.tn.gov.in |
Important Dates
Candidates should note that the detailed Round 2 counselling timetable may be issued separately. They must regularly monitor the official portal because registration, choice locking and reporting windows generally remain open for a limited period.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| NEET UG 2026 Exam Date | TBA in the available notice |
| NEET UG 2026 Result Date | TBA in the available notice |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English.
- Applicants must have qualified NEET UG 2026 and obtained the applicable minimum percentile prescribed for their category.
- Candidates seeking Tamil Nadu state-quota seats must satisfy the nativity, schooling, residence and other eligibility conditions stated in the state counselling prospectus.
- Reserved-category applicants must possess valid community, income, disability or other supporting certificates, wherever applicable.
- Candidates already allotted a seat in Round 1 must verify the applicable rules on upgradation, resignation, retention and participation before entering fresh choices.
Age Limit
- The candidate should have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31, 2026.
- Any upper-age requirement will be governed by the prevailing National Medical Commission, Dental Council and NEET UG counselling rules.
- Age relaxation or category benefits, if applicable, will be allowed only on submission of valid documents.
Fees
- Registration, counselling and security deposit amounts will be applicable as prescribed in the Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2026 prospectus.
- Fee requirements may differ for government-quota, management-quota, minority and NRI seats.
- Candidates should make payments only through the official online payment facility and retain the transaction receipt.
- Tuition fees and other institutional charges are payable separately after allotment, as applicable to the selected college and seat category.
Selection Process
- NEET UG merit: Eligibility and ranking are determined using the candidate’s NEET UG 2026 score, state merit position, reservation category and applicable counselling rules.
- Choice filling and allotment: Registered candidates must select and arrange available MBBS and BDS colleges in order of preference. Allotment is processed based on rank, reservation, choices submitted and seat availability in the Round 2 matrix.
- Document verification and admission: Allotted candidates must download the provisional allotment order, pay the required fee and report to the designated institution within the deadline for certificate verification and admission confirmation.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Tamil Nadu Health Department website at tnhealth.tn.gov.in and open the medical admissions or Selection Committee section.
- Select the link for Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2026 counselling and download the Round 2 seat matrix.
- Review vacancies carefully by college, course, quota and reservation category before preparing a preference list.
- Log in to the counselling portal using the registered email address, application number or other credentials generated during registration.
- Complete Round 2 registration or provide consent for upgradation if required under the counselling rules.
- Enter MBBS and BDS choices in the preferred order. Candidates should include multiple realistic options rather than selecting only one college.
- Recheck all preferences and lock the choices before the deadline. Save or print the locked-choice confirmation page.
- After allotment, download the result and provisional allotment letter. Report to the allotted college with original certificates, photocopies, photographs and payment receipts within the prescribed schedule.
Candidates should not rely on an earlier vacancy list, as seat availability can change due to joining, resignation, seat conversion or administrative revisions.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Where can I check the Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2026 Round 2 seat matrix?
The seat matrix can be checked through the medical admissions or Selection Committee section of tnhealth.tn.gov.in.
2. Does the Round 2 seat matrix guarantee admission?
No. It only shows seats available for allotment. Admission depends on NEET rank, reservation, choices, seat availability and successful document verification.
3. Can Round 1 candidates participate in Round 2?
Participation is subject to the notified rules for upgradation, resignation and seat retention. Candidates should review the 2026 counselling prospectus before submitting Round 2 choices.
