The Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee (DME) has released the provisional allotment list for MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) postgraduate seats under the Government Quota for the 2026–27 academic session. The list, published on 5 September 2026, contains 203 allotted candidates across multiple dental specialties and colleges in Tamil Nadu. This is a critical document for every candidate who applied for MDS counselling — it shows who has been allocated a seat, in which specialty, and at which college. If your name appears on this list, you must now complete admission formalities and report to your allotted college by the deadline set by the authority.
Check the provisional allotment list immediately: if your name and rank appear, you have been allotted an MDS seat; verify your specialty and college, and proceed to admission within the stipulated time.
What Is This List?
This is the provisional allotment list for MDS (Government Quota) seats in Tamil Nadu for the 2026–27 session. It is NOT a final merit list or cutoff announcement — it is the outcome of the counselling process after candidates have exercised their choices and the authority has matched them to available seats based on merit rank, category, and college preferences.
The list contains 203 candidates who have been successfully allotted seats. Each entry shows the candidate's serial number (SNO), general rank (GRANK), application number, name, community/caste category, total marks scored in NEET-PG, the specialty they have been allotted, and the college where they will study. Two candidates at the end of the list are marked PWD (Person with Disability), indicating they were allotted under the disability quota.
This is a provisional list, meaning it is subject to verification of documents and eligibility. Candidates must report to their allotted college and complete admission formalities to confirm their seat. Failure to report or complete formalities within the deadline may result in forfeiture of the seat.
Who Is Eligible to Check This List?
Any candidate who registered for NEET-PG 2026 and participated in MDS counselling for Tamil Nadu Government Quota seats can check this list. The list is public and searchable by application number, name, or rank.
Candidates who applied for MDS seats but do not see their name on this provisional list have not been allotted in this round. They may be eligible for subsequent rounds (if announced) or for seats in other quotas (private, management, or NRI seats, if applicable).
How to Find Your Name on the List
The list is arranged by serial number (SNO) and general rank (GRANK). You can search by your application number (APP. NO), which is a 10-digit code starting with '26MDS' (e.g., 26MDS300400). Alternatively, search by your name or your general rank if you know it.
The document is 15 pages long and contains 203 entries. Use the PDF search function (Ctrl+F on most devices) to quickly locate your application number or name. If you cannot find yourself, you have not been allotted in this round.
Understanding the Columns: What Each Entry Means
Each row in the list contains the following information:
**SNO (Serial Number):** The position of the candidate in the allotment list (1 to 203). **GRANK (General Rank):** Your rank in the overall NEET-PG merit list for MDS candidates in Tamil Nadu. **APP. NO (Application Number):** Your unique 10-digit registration number for this counselling. **NAME:** Your full name as registered. **COMMUNITY:** Your caste/community category — BC (Backward Class), OC (Open Category), SC (Scheduled Caste), ST (Scheduled Tribe), MBC&DNC (Most Backward Class & Denotified Community), BCM (Backward Class Muslim), or SCA (Scheduled Caste Arunthathiyar). **SERVICE:** Indicates if you have completed mandatory service (e.g., 'Service' appears for a few candidates, meaning they have fulfilled service obligations). **T.MARK (Total Marks):** Your total score in NEET-PG 2026. **ALLOTTED TO:** The specialty (e.g., Orthodontics, Oral Surgery, Periodontology) and the college where you have been allotted. **CATEGORY:** For the last two entries, 'PWD' indicates allotment under the Person with Disability quota.
Specialties and Colleges Covered
The allotment list covers 11 major MDS specialties across Tamil Nadu:
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Periodontology, Paediatrics and Preventive Dentistry, Oral Medicine and Radiology, Public Health Dentistry, Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology & Oral Microbiology, and others.
Colleges include government institutions (Tamil Nadu Government Dental College & Hospital, Chennai; Govt. Dental College and Hospital, Cuddalore) and recognized private/aided colleges (Chettinad Dental College, CSI College of Dental Sciences, Sri Ramakrishna Dental College, Tagore Dental College, Vivekanandha Dental College for Women, and others across Tamil Nadu).
- Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
- Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge
- Periodontology
- Paediatrics and Preventive Dentistry
- Oral Medicine and Radiology
- Public Health Dentistry
- Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology & Oral Microbiology
Merit Rank and Cutoff Scores
The highest-ranked candidate (GRANK 5) scored 726 marks and was allotted Orthodontics at Tamil Nadu Government Dental College, Chennai. The lowest-ranked candidate on this list (GRANK 1088A, PWD category) scored 285 marks and was allotted Orthodontics at Tamil Nadu Government Dental College, Chennai.
The cutoff score for general allotment appears to be around 298 marks (the last non-PWD candidate, GRANK 1058, scored 298). However, this is a provisional list and the final cutoff may be announced separately. Candidates in reserved categories (SC, ST, MBC&DNC, etc.) have been allotted at lower scores due to category-wise reservations.
Category-Wise Reservations
The allotment reflects Tamil Nadu's reservation policy for MDS seats. The majority of allotted candidates are from the BC (Backward Class) category, followed by MBC&DNC (Most Backward Class & Denotified Community), OC (Open Category), SC (Scheduled Caste), ST (Scheduled Tribe), BCM (Backward Class Muslim), and SCA (Scheduled Caste Arunthathiyar) categories.
Candidates from reserved categories have been allotted at lower merit ranks and scores compared to open category candidates, as per the state's reservation policy. Two candidates have been allotted under the PWD (Person with Disability) quota at the end of the list.
What to Do If Your Name Appears on the List
**Step 1: Verify Your Details.** Check that your name, application number, marks, and category are correct. If there is any discrepancy, note it immediately and contact the DME office.
**Step 2: Note Your Allotted Specialty and College.** Write down the exact name of the specialty and college you have been allotted. This is where you will study for the next 3 years.
**Step 3: Check the Admission Deadline.** The DME will announce a deadline by which you must report to your allotted college with original documents and complete admission formalities. This deadline is usually 3–7 days from the date of allotment. **Do not miss this deadline** — if you do not report and complete formalities, your seat will be cancelled and offered to the next candidate.
**Step 4: Prepare Your Documents.** Gather all required documents: MBBS degree certificate, NEET-PG admit card and score card, category certificate (if applicable), PWD certificate (if applicable), medical fitness certificate, and any other documents specified by the college.
**Step 5: Report to Your College.** Visit your allotted college on or before the deadline with all original documents. Complete the admission process, pay the fees, and obtain your admission confirmation letter.
What to Do If Your Name Does NOT Appear
If you do not see your name on this provisional list, it means you have not been allotted a seat in this round of counselling. This does not mean you are ineligible — it means either your rank was not high enough for the seats available, or your choice of college/specialty was not matched.
**Check if there are further rounds.** The DME may conduct additional rounds of counselling (mop-up rounds) to fill remaining seats. Watch the official DME website (tnmedicalselection.net) for announcements of subsequent rounds.
**Consider other quotas.** If you are eligible, you may apply for seats in other quotas (private, management, NRI) if they are available.
**Prepare for next year.** If no further rounds are conducted, you can attempt NEET-PG again next year or explore other postgraduate options.
Important Dates and Deadlines
**Allotment List Released:** 5 September 2026 (the date on this document).
**Admission Deadline:** The DME will announce the deadline for reporting to your allotted college. This is typically 3–7 days from the allotment date. **Check the DME website immediately for this deadline.** Failure to report by this date will result in cancellation of your seat.
**Document Verification:** You must bring all original documents to your college on the day of reporting. Incomplete or incorrect documents may lead to rejection of your admission.
**Seat Confirmation:** Once you have reported and completed formalities, your seat is confirmed. You will receive an admission letter from the college.
Common Mistakes That Lead to Seat Cancellation
**Missing the Reporting Deadline:** This is the most common reason for seat cancellation. Even if you are allotted, if you do not report to your college by the announced deadline, your seat will be forfeited. Mark the deadline on your calendar and plan to reach the college a day early if possible.
**Incomplete or Incorrect Documents:** Bring all original documents — MBBS degree, NEET-PG score card, category certificate (if applicable), and any other document specified by the college. Photocopies alone are not accepted. If your category certificate is missing or incorrect, your seat may be cancelled.
**Not Verifying Your Allotment Details:** If there is an error in your name, marks, or category on the list, report it to the DME immediately. Do not assume it will be corrected later.
**Assuming Your Seat Is Confirmed:** This list is provisional. Your seat is confirmed only after you have reported to the college, verified your documents, and received an admission letter. Until then, keep checking the DME website for any updates or corrections.
How to Contact the DME for Queries
If you have questions about the allotment list, your allotted college, or the admission process, contact the Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee (DME) office. Visit the official website: **tnmedicalselection.net**. The website has a helpline number and email address for candidate support.
If there is an error in your allotment details (name, marks, category, college), report it to the DME immediately with proof. Do not wait until the reporting date.
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How do I know if I have been allotted a seat?
Search for your application number (10-digit code starting with '26MDS') or your name in this provisional allotment list. If your name appears with a rank, specialty, and college, you have been allotted. If your name is not on the list, you have not been allotted in this round.
What does 'provisional' mean? Is my seat confirmed?
Provisional means the allotment is subject to verification of your documents and eligibility. Your seat is NOT confirmed until you have reported to your allotted college, submitted all original documents, and received an admission letter from the college. Until then, your allotment can be cancelled if documents are incomplete or incorrect.
What is the deadline to report to my college?
The DME will announce the reporting deadline separately, usually 3–7 days after the allotment list is released. Check the official DME website (tnmedicalselection.net) immediately for this deadline. Missing the deadline will result in cancellation of your seat.
I have been allotted a specialty I did not choose. Can I change it?
No. The allotment is based on your merit rank, your choices, and the availability of seats. Once allotted, you cannot change your specialty or college. If you wish to decline this allotment, you must do so before the reporting deadline, and your seat will be offered to the next candidate.
What documents do I need to bring when I report to my college?
Bring all original documents: MBBS degree certificate, NEET-PG admit card and score card, category certificate (if applicable), PWD certificate (if applicable), medical fitness certificate, and any other document specified by your allotted college. Photocopies alone are not accepted. Check with your college for the complete list.
I see an error in my name or marks on the list. What should I do?
Report the error to the DME office immediately with proof (your NEET-PG score card, admit card, etc.). Do not wait until the reporting date. Contact the DME through the official website (tnmedicalselection.net) or the helpline number provided.
My name is not on the list. Does this mean I am not eligible for MDS?
No. It means you have not been allotted a seat in this round. The DME may conduct additional rounds (mop-up rounds) to fill remaining seats. Check the official website for announcements of further rounds. You may also be eligible for seats in other quotas (private, management, NRI) if available.
What is the difference between my general rank (GRANK) and my application number?
Your general rank (GRANK) is your position in the overall NEET-PG merit list for MDS candidates in Tamil Nadu — it determines your priority for seat allotment. Your application number (APP. NO) is your unique registration number for this counselling. Both are used to identify you on the list.
I have been allotted a seat at a college far from my home. Can I request a transfer?
No. Once allotted, you cannot request a transfer to another college. You must report to your allotted college. If you wish to decline this allotment, you must do so before the reporting deadline, and your seat will be offered to the next candidate.
What happens if I do not report to my college by the deadline?
Your seat will be cancelled, and it will be offered to the next candidate on the waiting list. You will lose your allotment and will not be eligible for further rounds in this session. Always report by the deadline.
If your name appears on this provisional allotment list, congratulations — you have been allotted an MDS seat. Immediately note your allotted specialty and college, check the DME website for the reporting deadline (usually within 3–7 days), gather all required original documents, and report to your college on time. Your seat is provisional until you have completed admission formalities at the college. If your name is not on the list, check the DME website for announcements of further counselling rounds. Do not delay — missing the reporting deadline will result in forfeiture of your seat.
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