MBBSCouncil

1. What is the last date to submit the online application for MBBS/BDS in Tamil Nadu for 2026?

The exact date will be notified on the official website; typically, applications close by 5:00 P.M. on the specified deadline.

2. What is the official website for Tamil Nadu medical selection?

www.tnmedicalselection.org

3. What is the application fee for OC/BC/BCM/MBC candidates?

Rs. 500/- (non-refundable).

4. Are SC/SCA/ST candidates exempted from paying the application fee?

Yes, they are exempted from the application fee.

5. What is the age limit to apply for MBBS/BDS admission?

Candidates should have completed 17 years of age on or before 31st December 2026.

6. What is the minimum NEET percentile required for OC category?

50th percentile.

7. What is the minimum NEET percentile for SC/ST/OBC candidates?

40th percentile.

8. What is the minimum NEET percentile for PwD candidates (unreserved)?

45th percentile.

9. Do I need to be a native of Tamil Nadu to apply for Government quota seats?

Yes, unless you are applying under the open category as per specific nativity clauses.

10. Can a candidate from another state apply for TN Government quota seats?

Generally no, unless the candidate has studied continuously from VI to XII in Tamil Nadu, in which case they are treated under Open Category.

11. What documents are required to prove nativity?

A Nativity Certificate issued by a competent authority of Tamil Nadu.

12. Is a Permanent Residence Certificate accepted in lieu of a Nativity Certificate?

No, a Nativity Certificate is mandatory.

13. Do I need to upload a community certificate if I studied VI to XII in TN?

Yes, to claim communal reservation; otherwise, you will be treated as Open Category.

14. What is the Security Deposit for Government Quota seats in Self-Financing colleges?

Rs. 30,000/- (refundable under specific conditions).

15. Are SC/SCA/ST candidates with low income exempted from Security Deposit?

Yes, if the annual income is less than ₹2.5 lakh.

16. What is the tuition fee for Government MBBS for OC/BC/BCM/MBC?

Rs. 18,073/- per annum (inclusive of all fees).

17. What is the tuition fee for Government BDS for OC/BC/BCM/MBC?

Rs. 16,073/- per annum.

18. What is the tuition fee for Government MBBS for SC/SCA/ST?

Rs. 12,073/- per annum.

19. What is the tuition fee for PwD candidates in Government colleges?

Rs. 10,073/- per annum across all communities.

20. How many rounds of counseling are there?

Four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and the Stray Round.

21. Is there a free exit in Round 1?

Yes, free exit is allowed in Round 1 without forfeiture of fees.

22. If I join in Round 1, can I participate in Round 2 for upgradation?

Yes, but you must physically join the Round 1 allotted seat first.

23. What happens if I do not join the allotted seat in Round 3?

You will forfeit your Registration fee, Security Deposit, and Tuition Fee.

24. Is reallotment allowed in Round 2?

Yes, reallotment is based on rank and the rule of reservation.

25. Can I change my choices after locking them?

No, choices once locked cannot be modified.

26. What is the discontinuation fee after Round 2?

Rs. 10,00,000/- (Ten Lakhs only) if you leave the course after the stipulated date.

27. Is mutual transfer of colleges allowed?

No, mutual transfers are strictly prohibited.

28. What is the fee for ESIC Medical College, K.K. Nagar, Chennai?

Rs. 1.00 lakh per annum (wards of I.P. pay Rs. 24,000/-).

29. What is the tuition fee for Government Quota in SF Medical Colleges?

Typically between ₹4,35,000 to ₹5,40,000 per annum as fixed by the Fee Committee.

30. What is the tuition fee for Government Quota in SF Dental Colleges?

Rs. 2,50,000 per annum.

31. What is the 7.5% preferential quota?

Seats reserved for students who studied from VI to XII in Tamil Nadu Government schools.

32. Can a 7.5% quota candidate discontinue freely?

No. Discontinuation fee applies plus repayment of all Government expenses (hostel, mess, etc.).

33. How many seats are reserved for Eminent Sports Persons in MBBS?

7 seats are reserved.

34. How many seats for Children of Ex-Servicemen in MBBS?

10 seats are reserved.

35. What is the reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)?

5% of total seats in Government Medical/Dental institutions.

36. Who issues the PwD certificate for Tamil Nadu?

The Regional Medical Board at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, Chennai.

37. What is the time limit for online application submission?

Applications must be submitted by 5:00 P.M. on the closing date for the 2026 cycle.

38. Where can I find the counseling schedule?

On the official portal: www.tnmedicalselection.org.

39. Will I receive individual intimation for counseling?

No, candidates must check the website regularly for updates.

40. Is an Aadhaar number required for the application?

Yes, Aadhaar is a required field in the application.

41. Can OCI/PIO candidates apply?

Yes, but only under the Open Category with no reservation benefits.

42. Do OCI/PIO candidates need to be natives of Tamil Nadu?

No, but they cannot claim any reservation quota.

43. What is the duration of the MBBS course?

5½ years, including 1 year of compulsory rotating internship.

44. What is the duration of the BDS course?

5 years, including 1 year of compulsory rotating internship.

45. Is Hepatitis-B vaccination mandatory before admission?

Yes, students must produce a certificate of vaccination at the time of admission.

46. What are the rules regarding ragging?

Ragging is strictly prohibited; offenders face expulsion and legal action.

47. How much is the Security Deposit for Management Quota seats?

Rs. 1,00,000/-.

48. How much is the Security Deposit for the Stray Round (MBBS)?

Rs. 5,00,000/- (non-refundable if the seat is not joined).

49. Can a candidate already pursuing MBBS apply again for TN MBBS?

No, they are not eligible to apply again.