MBBS Admission in Tamil Nadu 2026
Counselling, Fees & Cutoff Guide
via TN Health Dept / Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee
MBBS Admission Tamil Nadu — Quick Facts
| Counselling Authority | TN Health Dept / Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee |
| Official Portal | tnmedicalselection.net |
| Government Colleges | 23 |
| Private Colleges | 29 |
| Total Seats | 11,500+ |
| Govt College Fees/yr | Rs. 13,000–25,000 |
| Private College Fees/yr | Rs. 7L–20L |
| Domicile Requirement | TN HSC (Class 12) or parents native of TN |
| Counselling Rounds | 3 |
| Special Quota | 7.5% horizontal reservation for government school students |
NEET Cutoff for Tamil Nadu Government MBBS 2026
| Category | Expected Marks Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General | 510–640 | State quota, domicile required |
| OBC | 470–590 | OBC-NCL certificate required |
| SC | 440–550 | SC category reservation |
| ST | Lower than SC by ~20 | ST reservation — varies significantly |
| EWS | Similar to OBC range | Income < Rs. 8L, EWS certificate |
* Expected cutoffs based on 2024–25 trends. Actual 2026 cutoffs released after counselling rounds.
Top Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026
| # | College | Type | Fees/yr | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madras Medical College, Chennai | Government | ~Rs. 15K/yr | 250 |
| 2 | Stanley Medical College, Chennai | Government | ~Rs. 15K/yr | 250 |
| 3 | Coimbatore Medical College | Government | ~Rs. 15K/yr | 200 |
| 4 | Tirunelveli Medical College | Government | ~Rs. 15K/yr | 200 |
| 5 | Sri Ramachandra Institute, Chennai | Deemed | ~Rs. 14L/yr | 150 |
Tamil Nadu MBBS — Key Points to Know
Tamil Nadu has separate BC (Backward Class), MBC, and DNC quota besides SC/ST/OBC
TN has lowest government college fees in India at Rs. 13,000–25,000/year
Madras Medical College is the oldest and most prestigious government medical college in South India
7.5% quota for government school students (TN exclusive)
Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 2026 — Timeline
Documents Required — Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling
NEET 2026 Scorecard
Class 10 & 12 Marksheets (TN Board / CBSE)
TN Nativity / Domicile Certificate
Community Certificate (OBC/SC/ST/MBC)
Aadhaar Card
Photographs
Income Certificate
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