Tamil Nadu's Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DME) released the provisional allotment list for MBBS and BDS courses under the 7.5% Government Quota on 15 September 2026. A total of 655 candidates have been allotted seats across government medical colleges, semi-government institutions, ESIC hospitals, and private medical colleges in Tamil Nadu. This is a provisional list — candidates must verify their allotment, confirm their seat, and complete document verification and admission formalities within the specified timeline. The allotment is based on NEET UG 2026 merit rank, category, and the candidate's choice of college and course filled during counselling registration.
Check the provisional allotment list by your NEET rank or application number; if allotted, you must report for document verification and seat confirmation by the deadline or risk losing your seat.
What is this allotment list?
This is the provisional allotment list for MBBS and BDS seats under the 7.5% Government Quota in Tamil Nadu for the 2026–27 academic session. The 7.5% quota is a special reservation category in Tamil Nadu's medical counselling system, distinct from the national SC/ST/OBC quotas. Candidates who registered for counselling, filled their choice of colleges and courses, and met the eligibility criteria have been allotted seats based on their NEET UG 2026 merit rank and preferences.
The list contains 655 candidates allotted to various institutions: government medical colleges (the majority), semi-government colleges (SF Colleges), ESIC hospitals, and private medical colleges. Each candidate is shown with their rank, application number, name, community category, total NEET marks, the college they were allotted from (initial allocation), and the college they have been allotted to (final allocation). The status column shows 'Retained' for most candidates, indicating they have accepted and retained their allotment.
Who is eligible to appear on this list?
To appear on this provisional allotment list, a candidate must have: (1) appeared for NEET UG 2026 and scored a valid mark; (2) registered for Tamil Nadu medical counselling; (3) filled their choices of colleges and courses during the choice-filling window; (4) belonged to the 7.5% Government Quota category as defined by Tamil Nadu's medical admission rules; and (5) met all other eligibility criteria set by the Directorate of Medical Education.
The 7.5% quota is a state-specific reservation category in Tamil Nadu. Candidates must have the required domicile status (usually Tamil Nadu domicile as per the state's definition) and must have filled their preferences correctly during counselling. Candidates who did not register, did not fill choices, or were ineligible for this quota will not appear on this list.
- Valid NEET UG 2026 score
- Registered for Tamil Nadu medical counselling
- Filled college and course choices during the choice-filling window
- Eligible for the 7.5% Government Quota category
- Met domicile and other eligibility requirements
How to find your name on the list
The allotment list is published as a PDF document containing 56 pages with 655 candidates listed in order of their NEET merit rank. To find yourself on the list, you can search by: (1) your NEET rank (shown in the 'GRANK' column), (2) your application number (shown as 'APP. NO'), or (3) your name. The list is sorted by rank, so if you know your rank, you can navigate to the approximate page and search within that section.
Each row shows: Serial Number (SNO), NEET Rank (GRANK), Application Number (APP. NO), Candidate Name, Community Category, Total NEET Marks (T.MARK), the college you were initially allotted from (ALLOTTED FROM), the college you have been finally allotted to (ALLOTTED TO), and your allotment Status. If your name appears with 'Retained' status, you have been successfully allotted a seat. If you do not find your name, it means you were not allotted in this round — you may be eligible for a subsequent round or waitlist, depending on the counselling schedule.
- Search by NEET rank (GRANK column)
- Search by application number (APP. NO column)
- Search by your name
- Check the ALLOTTED TO column for your final college
- Verify your community category and marks
Understanding the allotment columns
The list contains several key columns that tell you important information about your allotment. The 'GRANK' column is your NEET merit rank in Tamil Nadu for this quota. The 'T.MARK' column shows your total NEET UG 2026 marks. The 'ALLOTTED FROM' column shows the college you were initially allotted to based on your rank and choices. The 'ALLOTTED TO' column shows your final allotted college — this is where you must report for admission.
The 'Status' column shows 'Retained' for almost all candidates on this provisional list, meaning they have accepted their allotment and are proceeding to the next stage (document verification and seat confirmation). Some candidates may show a different status if they have exercised options like 'Upgraded' (moved to a better college) or 'Downgraded' (moved to a lower-ranked college). The 'COMMUNITY' column shows your category (SC, ST, BC, MBC&DNC, OC, SCA, BCM, etc.) — verify this matches your application, as it determines your eligibility for the quota.
- GRANK = your NEET merit rank in this quota
- T.MARK = your total NEET marks
- ALLOTTED FROM = initial college allocation
- ALLOTTED TO = final college where you must report
- Status = 'Retained' means you have accepted the allotment
- COMMUNITY = your category (verify it matches your application)
Colleges included in this allotment
The allotment list includes seats across multiple types of institutions in Tamil Nadu: (1) Government Medical Colleges — the majority of allotments are to government colleges such as Madras Medical College (Chennai), Stanley Medical College (Chennai), Kilpauk Medical College (Chennai), Thanjavur Medical College, Coimbatore Medical College, Madurai Medical College, and many others across the state; (2) Semi-Government (SF) Colleges — private colleges that receive partial government funding, such as Christian Medical College (Vellore), PSG Institute of Medical Sciences (Coimbatore), and others; (3) ESIC Hospitals — ESI-PGIMSR (ESI Hospital, K.K. Nagar, Chennai); and (4) Private Medical Colleges — fully private institutions such as Tagore Medical College, SRI Muthukumaran Medical College, and others.
The allotment to each type of college depends on your rank, your preferences, and the availability of seats in that quota. Government colleges are typically allotted to higher-ranked candidates, while lower-ranked candidates may be allotted to semi-government or private colleges. If you have been allotted to a private college, you will be required to pay the full private fees; if allotted to a government or semi-government college, fees will be significantly lower. Verify the type of college you have been allotted to and confirm the fee structure before reporting for admission.
- Government Medical Colleges (majority of allotments)
- Semi-Government (SF) Colleges — private colleges with partial govt funding
- ESIC Hospitals — ESI-PGIMSR, Chennai
- Private Medical Colleges — full private fees apply
- Check your allotted college type and fee structure
Important dates and next steps after allotment
This is a provisional allotment list. Your allotment is not final until you complete the following steps: (1) Report for document verification at your allotted college on the date and time specified by the college or the counselling authority; (2) Submit all required original documents for verification; (3) Pay the seat confirmation fee (if applicable); (4) Receive your admission letter and seat confirmation. The exact dates for document verification and seat confirmation will be announced separately by the Directorate of Medical Education or your allotted college. You must check the official counselling portal (tnmedicalselection.net) and your allotted college's website regularly for these dates.
If you do not report for document verification by the deadline, your seat will be cancelled and offered to the next candidate on the waitlist. There is typically a strict deadline — missing it will result in loss of your seat with no option to rejoin this round. After seat confirmation, you will receive your admission letter and can begin the registration process at your college. The college will then conduct a medical fitness test and other formalities before classes begin. Keep all your documents safe and report on time.
- Check the official portal (tnmedicalselection.net) for document verification dates
- Report to your allotted college with all original documents
- Complete document verification within the deadline
- Pay seat confirmation fee if required
- Receive your admission letter and seat confirmation
- Attend medical fitness test and college registration
- Missing the deadline will result in cancellation of your seat
What documents you must bring for verification
When you report for document verification at your allotted college, you must bring all original documents along with photocopies. The exact list of required documents will be specified by your college or the counselling authority, but typically includes: (1) NEET UG 2026 admit card and score card; (2) 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates; (3) Bachelor's degree certificate (if applicable); (4) Community/caste certificate (if applicable) — must be issued by the competent authority and must clearly show your sub-caste or community; (5) Domicile certificate (if required by the state); (6) Income certificate (if applicable); (7) Aadhar card or other government-issued ID; (8) Passport-size photographs (usually 4–6 copies); (9) Medical fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner; (10) Character certificate from your school or college.
⚠️ CRITICAL: Your community certificate must be issued by the competent authority (usually the District Collector or Taluk Office) and must clearly mention your community and sub-caste if applicable. A certificate that does not match your application or is issued by an unauthorized person will be rejected, and your admission will be cancelled. Similarly, your domicile certificate must be valid and issued by the correct authority. If any document is missing, expired, or incorrect, your admission will be delayed or cancelled. Verify all documents before reporting for verification.
- NEET admit card and score card (original + copy)
- 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates (original + copy)
- Bachelor's degree certificate if applicable (original + copy)
- Community/caste certificate from competent authority (original + copy) — must show sub-caste if applicable
- Domicile certificate if required (original + copy)
- Income certificate if applicable (original + copy)
- Aadhar card or government-issued ID (original + copy)
- Passport-size photographs (4–6 copies)
- Medical fitness certificate from registered doctor
- Character certificate from school/college
- ⚠️ Community certificate must be from competent authority and match your application exactly
What if you were not allotted a seat?
If your name does not appear on this provisional allotment list, it means you were not allotted a seat in this round. This can happen for several reasons: (1) Your rank was not high enough to secure a seat in your preferred colleges; (2) You did not fill any choices during the choice-filling window; (3) You were ineligible for the 7.5% quota (e.g., you did not meet domicile requirements or your category was not eligible); (4) There were no seats available in your category and preferred colleges; or (5) There was an error in your application or registration.
If you were not allotted, you may be eligible for a subsequent counselling round (waitlist or second round), depending on the counselling schedule announced by the Directorate of Medical Education. Check the official portal regularly for announcements about the next round. If you believe there was an error in your application or eligibility, contact the counselling authority immediately with proof. Do not wait — the next round may have a short registration window. Some candidates may also be eligible for a management quota or private college seats if they do not secure a government seat through counselling.
- Check if your rank was high enough for your preferred colleges
- Verify you filled choices during the choice-filling window
- Confirm you were eligible for the 7.5% quota
- Check the official portal for the next counselling round
- Contact the counselling authority if you believe there was an error
- Consider management quota or private college options if needed
Common mistakes that lead to rejection or cancellation
Many candidates lose their seats after allotment due to preventable mistakes. The most common are: (1) Not reporting for document verification on time — if you miss the deadline, your seat is automatically cancelled with no option to rejoin; (2) Bringing incomplete or incorrect documents — if your community certificate, domicile certificate, or any other document is missing, expired, or does not match your application, your admission will be rejected; (3) Community certificate issued by the wrong authority or not showing your sub-caste — Tamil Nadu requires community certificates to be issued by the competent authority (District Collector or Taluk Office) and to clearly show your community and sub-caste; a certificate from any other source or without the sub-caste will be rejected; (4) Bringing photocopies instead of originals — you must bring original documents for verification; (5) Not paying the seat confirmation fee on time — if you do not pay the fee by the deadline, your seat will be cancelled.
⚠️ TRAP: Many candidates bring community certificates issued by their school, panchayat, or other local authority, thinking they are valid. These are NOT accepted by medical colleges. Your certificate must be issued by the District Collector or Taluk Office. Similarly, if your certificate does not clearly show your sub-caste (e.g., it only says 'BC' without specifying whether you are MBC or DNC), it may be rejected. Get your certificate corrected BEFORE reporting for verification. Another common trap: candidates assume they can report a few days late for document verification. This is NOT allowed — the deadline is strict, and missing it results in automatic cancellation with no appeal.
- ⚠️ Missing the document verification deadline = automatic seat cancellation
- ⚠️ Community certificate must be from District Collector or Taluk Office, not school or panchayat
- ⚠️ Community certificate must clearly show your sub-caste (e.g., MBC, DNC, not just 'BC')
- ⚠️ Bring original documents, not just photocopies
- ⚠️ Missing documents = rejection of admission
- ⚠️ Not paying seat confirmation fee on time = seat cancellation
- ⚠️ Incorrect or expired documents = admission cancelled
How to verify your allotment is correct
After finding your name on the list, verify the following details to ensure your allotment is correct: (1) Your name, application number, and NEET rank match your application; (2) Your community category matches what you applied with — if it does not, contact the counselling authority immediately; (3) Your NEET marks are correct; (4) The college you have been allotted to (ALLOTTED TO column) is one you chose during choice-filling — if it is not, there may have been an error; (5) The course (MBBS or BDS) matches what you applied for. If any detail is incorrect, do not report for document verification — contact the counselling authority first to correct the error. Reporting with incorrect details and then trying to correct them later will delay your admission or result in rejection.
Also verify that your allotted college is accepting admissions for the 2026–27 session and that it is a recognized institution. Check the college's official website for admission dates, fee structure, and hostel availability. If you have been allotted to a private college and cannot afford the fees, you may be able to apply for a management quota seat at another college or wait for the next counselling round. Do not ignore your allotment — even if you are not satisfied with the college, you must report for document verification to keep your options open. You can always decline the seat later if you get a better option in a subsequent round.
- Verify your name, application number, and NEET rank
- Check your community category matches your application
- Confirm your NEET marks are correct
- Verify the allotted college is one you chose
- Confirm the course (MBBS or BDS) is correct
- Contact the counselling authority if any detail is wrong
- Check the college's official website for admission details
- Do not ignore your allotment — report for verification to keep options open
Contact and support information
For any queries or issues related to this allotment list, contact the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DME), Tamil Nadu, or the official counselling portal. The official portal is tnmedicalselection.net — this is where all official announcements, schedules, and updates are posted. You can also contact your allotted college directly for information about document verification dates, fee structure, and admission procedures. Most colleges have a dedicated admission cell or helpline number listed on their website.
If you have a grievance or believe there was an error in your allotment, submit a formal complaint to the DME with supporting documents. Keep copies of all your application documents, NEET score card, and any correspondence with the counselling authority. Do not rely on unofficial sources or social media for information — always check the official portal and your college's official website. If you are unsure about any step, contact the counselling authority or your college before taking action.
- Official portal: tnmedicalselection.net
- Contact: Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DME), Tamil Nadu
- Contact your allotted college's admission cell
- Submit grievances to DME with supporting documents
- Keep copies of all application documents and correspondence
- Check only official sources for information
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How do I find my name on the allotment list?
Search the PDF by your NEET rank (GRANK column), application number (APP. NO), or name. The list is sorted by rank across 56 pages. If your name appears with 'Retained' status, you have been allotted a seat. The ALLOTTED TO column shows your final college.
What does 'Retained' status mean?
'Retained' means you have accepted your allotment and are proceeding to document verification and seat confirmation. It does not mean your admission is final — you must still complete document verification and pay the confirmation fee by the deadline.
What is the 7.5% Government Quota?
The 7.5% quota is a state-specific reservation category in Tamil Nadu's medical admission system, separate from the national SC/ST/OBC quotas. Candidates eligible for this quota are allotted seats in government and semi-government medical colleges. Eligibility criteria include domicile status and other requirements set by the state.
When must I report for document verification?
The exact dates for document verification will be announced separately by the Directorate of Medical Education or your allotted college. Check the official portal (tnmedicalselection.net) and your college's website regularly. The deadline is strict — missing it will result in automatic cancellation of your seat.
What documents must I bring for verification?
Bring original documents including: NEET admit card and score card, 10th and 12th certificates, community certificate from the competent authority (District Collector or Taluk Office), domicile certificate if required, Aadhar card, passport-size photographs, medical fitness certificate, and character certificate. Your community certificate must clearly show your sub-caste if applicable.
What if my community certificate does not show my sub-caste?
⚠️ Your community certificate must clearly show your sub-caste (e.g., MBC, DNC, not just 'BC'). If it does not, it will be rejected during document verification, and your admission will be cancelled. Get your certificate corrected by the competent authority BEFORE reporting for verification.
What if I was not allotted a seat?
If your name does not appear on the list, you were not allotted in this round. You may be eligible for a subsequent counselling round (waitlist or second round). Check the official portal for announcements about the next round. If you believe there was an error, contact the counselling authority immediately.
Can I change my allotted college?
This provisional list shows your allotment based on your rank and choices. You cannot directly change your college from this list. However, in subsequent counselling rounds or if you exercise options like upgradation or downgradation (if available), you may be allotted a different college. Check the counselling schedule for these options.
What if I miss the document verification deadline?
⚠️ If you miss the deadline, your seat will be automatically cancelled with no option to rejoin this round. The deadline is strict and non-negotiable. Mark the date on your calendar and report on time with all documents.
Is my allotment final?
No. This is a provisional allotment list. Your allotment becomes final only after you complete document verification, pay the seat confirmation fee, and receive your admission letter from the college. Until then, your seat can be cancelled if you do not meet the requirements or miss deadlines.
What is the difference between ALLOTTED FROM and ALLOTTED TO?
ALLOTTED FROM shows the college you were initially allotted to based on your rank and choices. ALLOTTED TO shows your final allotted college — this is where you must report for admission. In most cases, these are the same, but they may differ if you exercised options like upgradation or downgradation.
Can I appeal if I believe my allotment is wrong?
If you believe there was an error in your allotment (e.g., wrong category, wrong college, missing from the list), contact the Directorate of Medical Education immediately with supporting documents. Submit a formal complaint before the document verification deadline. Do not report for verification if you believe there is an error — get it corrected first.
If your name appears on this provisional allotment list, congratulations — you have secured a seat in a medical college for MBBS or BDS. Your next critical step is to report for document verification at your allotted college by the deadline announced by the college or the Directorate of Medical Education. Check the official portal (tnmedicalselection.net) and your college's website immediately for the exact date, time, and venue. Bring all original documents, especially your community certificate (which must be from the competent authority and show your sub-caste), and report on time. Missing the deadline will result in automatic cancellation of your seat. If your name does not appear, check the official portal for announcements about the next counselling round and register immediately if you are eligible.
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