If you're a NEET UG 2026 candidate hoping for an MBBS or BDS seat in Tamil Nadu, take note: the state's Selection Committee under the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) has revised the Round 1 counselling timeline for a second time. The new schedule pushes back both the choice-locking deadline and the seat allotment result date. This matters because missing a revised deadline — even by a few hours — can cost you a seat, and repeated schedule changes make it easy to lose track of what's due when. Below we lay out the confirmed dates and what each step means for your admission.
Candidates registered for TN NEET UG 2026 counselling must lock their choices by August 24, 2026, 5 PM, with the Round 1 seat allotment result now expected on August 27, 2026.
What exactly changed
Tamil Nadu's counselling authority has revised the Round 1 timetable again, meaning candidates who noted down an earlier set of dates need to update their calendars. This is not unusual in state counselling — dates often shift due to verification backlogs, court directions, or changes in seat matrix finalisation — but it does mean students must keep checking the official portal rather than relying on dates they saved earlier.
The revision affects the tail end of the process: when choices must be locked, when the computer-based allotment is processed, and when results and allotment orders become available.
Revised Round 1 dates at a glance
Here is the latest confirmed schedule for Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2026 Round 1 counselling.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date to lock choices | August 24, 2026, by 5:00 PM |
| Processing of seat allotment | August 25–26, 2026 |
| Seat allotment result (Round 1) | August 27, 2026 |
| Window to download allotment order | August 27 to September 5, 2026 |
| Last date to report to allotted college | September 5, 2026, by 5:00 PM |
Why the choice-locking deadline is the one to worry about
Of all the dates above, the choice-locking deadline is the one candidates most often get wrong. Once you lock your list of preferred colleges and courses, you cannot add, remove, or reorder them for that round. If you register but forget to lock choices before 5 PM on August 24, you will not be considered for seat allotment in Round 1 at all, even if your rank would have qualified you for a seat.
Candidates should log in well before the deadline, arrange their preferences by priority (course, college, location, fees), save the list, and then complete the final locking step — these are often two separate actions on state portals, and skipping the second one is a common, avoidable mistake.
Registering on tnmedicalselection.net
Candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 and wish to be considered for Tamil Nadu's MBBS and BDS seats must register on the official Selection Committee website. The broad steps are straightforward but should be completed carefully, since errors in uploaded documents can delay verification and put a seat at risk.
- Visit the official Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee website and choose 'New Registration'.
- Log in using your NEET application number and password.
- Fill in personal and academic details accurately, matching your NEET admit card and marksheets.
- Upload all required scanned documents in the specified format and size.
- Pay the counselling fee online and retain the payment receipt and printout for reporting at the college.
What happens after the allotment result
Once the Round 1 result is out, allotted candidates get a window running until September 5 to download their allotment order. This document, along with original certificates, is what you carry to the allotted college for reporting and admission confirmation. Missing the September 5, 5 PM reporting deadline typically means forfeiting the allotted seat, so this date deserves the same attention as the choice-locking deadline.
Candidates who do not get a seat in Round 1, or who wish to try for a better option, should watch for the subsequent round's registration and choice-filling window, which is usually announced soon after Round 1 reporting closes.
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
Where do I check the official Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2026 counselling schedule?
The official source is the Tamil Nadu Selection Committee's website, tnmedicalselection.net. Always cross-check dates there since schedules can be revised.
What is the last date to lock my choices for Round 1?
August 24, 2026, by 5:00 PM, as per the latest revision. This is a firm cut-off; choices not locked by then will not be processed for Round 1 allotment.
When will the Round 1 seat allotment result be declared?
The Selection Committee has scheduled the Round 1 result for August 27, 2026, after processing allotments on August 25 and 26.
What should I do after seeing my Round 1 allotment result?
Download your allotment order between August 27 and September 5, 2026, and report to the allotted college with your original documents before 5 PM on September 5 to confirm the seat.
Can I still edit my choices after locking them?
No. Once choices are locked before the deadline, they are final for that round and cannot be edited, so review your preference order carefully before locking.
What if I miss the reporting deadline after allotment?
Missing the September 5, 5 PM reporting deadline generally results in losing the allotted seat, so treat it with the same urgency as the choice-locking date.
Given that Tamil Nadu has revised this schedule more than once this cycle, candidates should check tnmedicalselection.net directly in the days leading up to each deadline rather than relying on any single announcement. MedAdmit will continue tracking updates to Round 1 results and subsequent rounds as they are released.
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