TN NEET UG 2026 Counseling: 7.5% Quota & Fee Structure (Part 4)

Key Topics: 7.5% Govt School Quota & Fee Structure

Important for candidates applying under reservation and looking for college-wise fees.

Can a candidate join a Round 3 seat and later upgrade or resign?

No. Once joined in Round 3, you cannot upgrade or resign from the seat.

What happens if a candidate does not join the Round 3 allotted seat?

They will forfeit their Registration fee, Security Deposit, and Tuition Fee; they also become ineligible for subsequent rounds.

What is the additional Security Deposit for Stray Round (MBBS)?

Rs. 5,00,000/- (This is non-refundable if the candidate is allotted a seat but does not join).

What is the additional Security Deposit for Stray Round (BDS)?

Rs. 2,00,000/- (non-refundable if the candidate fails to join).

Who is eligible for the Stray Round?

Candidates who do not hold any MBBS/BDS seat in any previous rounds of AIQ or State counseling.

In Stray Round, when is a candidate considered as “joined”?

Downloading the allotment order (after paying Tuition Fee) is officially considered as joining.

Penalty for failing to join or discontinuing a Stray Round seat?

Forfeiture of Security Deposit and Tuition Fee + Discontinuation Fee + debarment for one academic year.

What is the 7.5% preferential reservation in Tamil Nadu?

7.5% of Govt seats are set apart for students who studied in TN Government schools from Class VI to XII and qualified in NEET.

Which schools qualify as “Government schools” for this quota?

Govt schools, Corporation/Municipal schools, Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare schools, and Forest Department schools.

Can Govt school students also compete for other Government seats?

Yes, they can compete for general Govt seats (92.5%) based on merit, alongside private school students.

What is the reservation percentage for Open Competition (OC)?

31%

What is the reservation percentage for Backward Class (BC)?

30% (which includes 3.5% specifically for BC Muslims).

What is the reservation percentage for MBC/DNC?

20%

What is the reservation percentage for Scheduled Caste (SC)?

18% (includes 16% of this 18% for the Arunththiyar community – SCA).

What is the reservation percentage for Scheduled Tribe (ST)?

1%

What is the annual tuition fee for Govt MBBS (OC/BC/BCM/MBC)?

Rs. 18,073/- per annum.

What is the annual tuition fee for Govt MBBS (SC/SCA/ST)?

Rs. 12,073/- per annum.

What is the annual tuition fee for Govt BDS (OC/BC/BCM/MBC)?

Rs. 16,073/- per annum.

What is the annual tuition fee for Govt BDS (SC/SCA/ST)?

Rs. 12,073/- per annum.

Tuition fee for Govt MBBS/BDS for PwD candidates (all communities)?

Rs. 10,073/- per annum.

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

Rs. 1.00 lakh per annum (for wards of IP: Rs. 24,000/-).

Who fixes the fee for Self-Financing colleges?

The Committee on Fixation of Fee for Self-Financing Professional Medical/Dental Colleges.

Govt Quota fee for Annapoorna Medical College, Salem?

Rs. 4,35,000/- per annum.

Govt Quota fee for Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore?

Rs. 56,330/- per annum.

Govt Quota fee for PSG Institute of Medical Sciences, Coimbatore?

Rs. 4,50,000/- per annum.

Govt Quota fee for all Self-Financing Dental Colleges?

Rs. 2,50,000/- per annum.

Are SC/ST candidates exempt from SF college tuition fees?

Yes, if parent income is < Rs. 2.5 lakh, they are exempt from all compulsory fees including tuition and security deposit.

What happens if ST reserved seats remain unfilled?

They will be allotted to SC candidates based on merit.

Is the Tuition Fee refundable if a candidate skips Round 2 join?

No, the fee is forfeited if a candidate does not join in Round 2 or later.

Where can a candidate find the counseling schedule?

Exclusively on the official website: www.tnmedicalselection.org.