Tamil Nadu's Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DME) has released the tentative seat matrix for MBBS and BDS courses across all medical and dental colleges in the state for the 2026-27 academic year, as of 4 November 2026. This document shows exactly how many seats are available at each college, broken down by quota type (government, management, minority) and candidate category (OC, BC, BCM, SC, SCA, ST, and others). This is a critical reference for every NEET UG 2026 candidate in Tamil Nadu — it tells you where seats exist, which colleges have openings in your category, and helps you plan your counselling strategy. The seat numbers are tentative and may change, but they form the basis for counselling rounds.
Tamil Nadu has 4 MBBS seats in self-financing colleges, 11 MBBS seats in private colleges, 4 BDS seats in government dental colleges, and 63 BDS seats in self-financing dental colleges available for 2026-27 counselling.
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This is a tentative seat matrix — a detailed list of how many MBBS and BDS seats each college in Tamil Nadu will offer in the 2026-27 admission cycle. It is not a merit list, cutoff, or allotment; it is a snapshot of seat availability as of 4 November 2026. The word 'tentative' means these numbers may change slightly before counselling begins, but they are the best current estimate.
Why does this matter to you? Because counselling in Tamil Nadu is conducted college-by-college and quota-by-quota. If you know exactly how many seats exist at each college in your category (OC, BC, SC, ST, etc.), you can make informed choices about which colleges to apply to, which quotas might be more competitive, and where your NEET rank might get you a seat. Without this matrix, you are counselling blind.
Understanding Quotas and Categories
Tamil Nadu divides seats into two main quota systems: Government Quota and Management Quota. Government Quota seats are filled through state counselling and are reserved for candidates meeting state eligibility. Management Quota seats are filled directly by the college and are not part of state counselling — you apply to the college directly.
Within Government Quota, seats are further divided by category: OC (Open/General), BC (Backward Caste), BCM (Backward Caste Muslim), MBC/DNC (Most Backward Caste / Denotified Caste), SC (Scheduled Caste), SCA (Scheduled Caste Arunthathiyar), and ST (Scheduled Tribe). Each category has its own merit list and cutoff. Management Quota seats are also divided into Open and Minority (CM = Christian Minority, MM = Malayalam Minority, TM = Telugu Minority) and NRI categories.
The key trap: your category is determined by your caste certificate and domicile. If you are OC, you can only compete for OC seats. If you are BC, you compete for BC seats. You cannot 'choose' a category. Check your certificate now — if it does not clearly state your category, get it corrected before counselling.
- OC = Open/General (no caste reservation)
- BC = Backward Caste
- BCM = Backward Caste Muslim
- MBC/DNC = Most Backward Caste / Denotified Caste
- SC = Scheduled Caste
- SCA = Scheduled Caste Arunthathiyar (a sub-group of SC)
- ST = Scheduled Tribe
- CM = Christian Minority (Management Quota)
- MM = Malayalam Minority (Management Quota)
- TM = Telugu Minority (Management Quota)
- NRI = Non-Resident Indian (Management Quota)
MBBS Seats: Self-Financing Colleges (Government Quota)
Tamil Nadu has three self-financing MBBS colleges offering seats under Government Quota. These colleges charge fees but their Government Quota seats are allocated through state counselling, not directly by the college. The total Government Quota MBBS seats available across these three colleges is 4, all in the Management Quota category (MQ) — meaning they are filled by the college, not through state counselling.
The three colleges are: Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Kanyakumari (1 seat); Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital, Perambalur (1 seat); and APS Medical College Hospital, Mevaloorkuppam, Kancheepuram (2 seats). All four seats are Management Quota, so you must apply directly to the college, not through state counselling.
- Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Kanyakumari: 1 Management Quota seat
- Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital, Perambalur: 1 Management Quota seat
- APS Medical College Hospital, Mevaloorkuppam, Kancheepuram: 2 Management Quota seats
- Total: 4 MBBS seats (all Management Quota)
| College | OC | BC | BCM | MBC/DNC | SC | SCA | ST | CMC 20% | CMC 50% | Management Quota | Minority (CM/MM/TM) | NRI | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Kanyakumari | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital, Perambalur | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| APS Medical College Hospital, Mevaloorkuppam, Kancheepuram | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| TOTAL | 4 | 4 |
MBBS Seats: Private Colleges (Government Quota)
Tamil Nadu has three private MBBS colleges offering seats under Government Quota. These are private universities, not government institutions, but they reserve some seats for state counselling. The total Government Quota MBBS seats available is 3 (1 BC, 1 SC, 1 ST). The remaining 8 seats are Management Quota, filled directly by the colleges.
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The three colleges are: Sri Venkateswaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Chennai (4 total seats: 1 BC, 1 SC, 2 Management Quota); Kanyakumari Medical Mission Research Center, Kanyakumari (5 total seats: 1 SC, 4 Management Quota); and Takshashila Medical College, Ongur, Tindivanam, Villupuram (2 total seats: 1 ST, 2 Management Quota). If you are OC, BCM, MBC/DNC, SCA, or ST (except the 1 ST seat at Takshashila), there are no Government Quota seats for you at these colleges — you must apply through Management Quota directly to the college.
- Sri Venkateswaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Chennai: 1 BC (Government Quota), 2 Management Quota = 4 total
- Kanyakumari Medical Mission Research Center, Kanyakumari (Private University): 1 SC (Government Quota), 4 Management Quota = 5 total
- Takshashila Medical College, Ongur, Tindivanam, Villupuram (Private University): 1 ST (Government Quota), 2 Management Quota = 2 total
- Total Government Quota: 3 seats (1 BC, 1 SC, 1 ST)
- Total Management Quota: 8 seats
| College | OC | BC | BCM | MBC/DNC | SC | SCA | ST | Management Quota | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Venkateswaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Chennai | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | |||||
| Kanyakumari Medical Mission Research Center, Kanyakumari (Private University) | 1 | 4 | 5 | ||||||
| Takshashila Medical College, Ongur, Tindivanam, Villupuram (Private University) | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||||||
| TOTAL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 11 |
BDS Seats: Government Dental Colleges (Government Quota Only)
Tamil Nadu has three government dental colleges offering BDS seats under Government Quota only. These are fully government-funded colleges, so all seats are filled through state counselling. The total BDS seats available is 4, distributed as follows: Tamil Nadu Government Dental College & Hospital, Chennai (1 MBC/DNC seat); Government Dental College, Pudukkottai (1 BC seat); and Government Dental College and Hospital, Cuddalore (1 MBC/DNC seat, 1 SC seat).
If you are OC, BCM, SCA, or ST, there are no seats for you at government dental colleges in this matrix. This does not mean no seats exist — it means the tentative allocation as of 4 November 2026 shows no seats in those categories. Allocations can change. If you are BC, only Pudukkottai has a seat for you. If you are MBC/DNC, Chennai and Cuddalore each have one seat. If you are SC, only Cuddalore has a seat.
- Tamil Nadu Government Dental College & Hospital, Chennai: 1 MBC/DNC seat
- Government Dental College, Pudukkottai: 1 BC seat
- Government Dental College and Hospital, Cuddalore: 1 MBC/DNC seat, 1 SC seat
- Total: 4 BDS seats (all Government Quota)
| College | OC | BC | BCM | MBC/DNC | SC | SCA | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu Government Dental College & Hospital, Chennai | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Government Dental College, Pudukkottai | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Government Dental College and Hospital, Cuddalore | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||
| TOTAL | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
BDS Seats: Self-Financing Dental Colleges (Government & Management Quota)
Tamil Nadu has 12 self-financing dental colleges offering a total of 63 BDS seats. These colleges charge fees but reserve some seats for state counselling (Government Quota) and fill the rest directly (Management Quota). The Government Quota seats total 24 (1 BC, 15 MBC/DNC, 5 SC, 3 SCA). The Management Quota seats total 39, distributed across Open, Minority (CM, MM, TM), and NRI categories.
This is where the bulk of BDS seats lie. If you are BC, you have only 1 Government Quota seat across all 12 colleges (at Ragas Dental College & Hospital, Chennai). If you are MBC/DNC, you have 15 Government Quota seats spread across multiple colleges. If you are SC, you have 5 seats. If you are SCA, you have 3 seats. If you are OC, ST, or BCM, you have no Government Quota seats — you must apply through Management Quota directly to the colleges.
The 12 colleges are: Adhiparasakthi Dental College & Hospital, Melmaruvathur; Best Dental Science College, Madurai; JKK Natrajah Dental College & Hospital, Komarapalayam; Ragas Dental College & Hospital, Chennai; Rajas Dental College & Hospital, Tirunelveli; Sree Mookambika Institute of Dental Sciences, Kanyakumari; Madha Dental College & Hospital, Kundrathur; CSI College of Dental Sciences & Research, Madurai; Sri Venkateswara Dental College & Hospital, Chennai; RVS Dental College & Hospital, Coimbatore; Priyadharshini Dental College & Hospital, Thiruvallur; and Asan Memorial Dental College & Hospital, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram.
- Total BDS seats in self-financing dental colleges: 63
- Government Quota seats: 24 (1 BC, 15 MBC/DNC, 5 SC, 3 SCA)
- Management Quota seats: 39 (Open, Minority, NRI)
- Largest Government Quota allocation: MBC/DNC (15 seats)
- Colleges with most seats: Asan Memorial Dental College & Hospital, Chengalpattu (29 total), Best Dental Science College, Madurai (8 total), Rajas Dental College & Hospital, Tirunelveli (6 total)
| College | OC | BC | BCM | MBC/DNC | SC | SCA | ST | Management Quota | Minority (CM/MM/TM) | NRI | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adhiparasakthi Dental College & Hospital, Melmaruvathur | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| Best Dental Science College, Madurai | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 | |||||||
| JKK Natrajah Dental College & Hospital, Komarapalayam | 2 | 2 | |||||||||
| Ragas Dental College & Hospital, Chennai | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | |||||||
| Rajas Dental College & Hospital, Tirunelveli | 5 | 1 | 6 | ||||||||
| Sree Mookambika Institute of Dental Sciences, Kanyakumari | 5 | 5 | |||||||||
| Madha Dental College & Hospital, Kundrathur | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| CSI College of Dental Sciences & Research, Madurai | 2 | 2 | |||||||||
| Sri Venkateswara Dental College & Hospital, Chennai | 2 | 2 | |||||||||
| RVS Dental College & Hospital, Coimbatore | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| Priyadharshini Dental College & Hospital, Thiruvallur | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| Asan Memorial Dental College & Hospital, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram | 3 | 3 | 26 | 29 | |||||||
| TOTAL | 1 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 39 | 63 |
How to Use This Seat Matrix for Counselling Planning
Step 1: Identify your category. Check your caste certificate. Are you OC, BC, BCM, MBC/DNC, SC, SCA, or ST? This determines which seats you can compete for. Do not assume your category — verify it now.
Step 2: Find colleges with seats in your category. Use the tables above. If you are BC and want MBBS, only one private college (Sri Venkateswaraa, Chennai) has a Government Quota BC seat. If you are MBC/DNC and want BDS, you have 15 Government Quota seats across 12 self-financing dental colleges.
Step 3: Note the colleges and the number of seats. Write down the college names, locations, and seat counts. This is your 'target list' for counselling. If a college has only 1 seat in your category and 100 candidates compete for it, your chances are lower than at a college with 5 seats in your category.
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Step 4: Estimate your rank vs. cutoff. Your NEET rank determines whether you get a seat. Colleges with fewer seats typically have higher cutoffs (lower ranks get in). Colleges with more seats typically have lower cutoffs (higher ranks get in). If your rank is borderline, aim for colleges with more seats in your category.
Step 5: Prepare for Management Quota. If there are no Government Quota seats for your category, you will need to apply directly to colleges for Management Quota seats. These are filled by the college, not through state counselling. Contact the college directly for fees, application process, and deadlines.
- Verify your caste category NOW — do not wait until counselling
- List all colleges with seats in your category
- Prioritize colleges with more seats in your category (lower cutoff risk)
- Keep the college contact details handy for Management Quota applications
- Check the college website for Management Quota fees and application deadlines
Important Traps and Things to Watch Out For
Trap 1: Assuming your category. Many candidates think they know their caste category but are wrong. A caste certificate issued by the wrong authority, or one that does not clearly state the sub-category (e.g., SCA vs. SC, or BCM vs. BC), will get your application rejected. Get your certificate verified by the DME office NOW, before counselling. Do not wait.
Trap 2: Confusing Government Quota with Management Quota. Government Quota seats are filled through state counselling — you register once and are allotted a seat based on your rank and category. Management Quota seats are filled directly by the college — you must apply to each college separately, often with a separate application form and fee. If you miss the Management Quota deadline for a college, you lose that seat.
Trap 3: Thinking 'tentative' means 'final'. This matrix is dated 4 November 2026. Seats can increase or decrease before counselling begins. A college might add seats, or a seat might be cancelled if the college does not meet infrastructure requirements. Check the DME website regularly for updates.
Trap 4: Ignoring colleges with few seats. If a college has only 1 seat in your category, the cutoff will be very high (only the top-ranked candidate gets in). But if you have a very high rank, that 1 seat might be your best option. Do not dismiss colleges just because they have few seats — rank matters more than seat count.
Trap 5: Not checking college location and fees. A college with many seats might be far from your home or charge very high fees. Check the college website for location, fees, hostel facilities, and reputation before adding it to your counselling list. A seat is only valuable if you can actually attend and afford it.
- ⚠️ Verify your caste certificate NOW — wrong category = rejected application
- ⚠️ Government Quota and Management Quota are different processes — do not confuse them
- ⚠️ This matrix is tentative — check for updates before counselling
- ⚠️ Fewer seats = higher cutoff — but if your rank is high, you might get in
- ⚠️ Check college location, fees, and facilities before counselling
What 'Tentative' Means and When the Final Matrix Will Be Released
The word 'tentative' means these seat numbers are subject to change. Colleges might add seats if they meet infrastructure requirements, or seats might be cancelled if a college fails inspection. The DME might also adjust allocations based on last-minute changes in college recognition or affiliation.
The notice does not specify when the final seat matrix will be released. Typically, Tamil Nadu releases the final matrix a few days before counselling begins. Keep checking the DME website (tnmedicalselection.net) and the official DME portal for updates. Do not assume these numbers are final — they are your best current guide, but changes are possible.
- Tentative = subject to change
- Final matrix will be released closer to counselling dates
- Check DME website regularly for updates
- Do not plan your entire strategy on tentative numbers alone
Summary: Total Seats Available Across Tamil Nadu
Across all colleges and quotas, Tamil Nadu is offering a total of 82 MBBS seats and 67 BDS seats for 2026-27 (based on this tentative matrix). MBBS seats are split as: 4 in self-financing colleges (all Management Quota), 11 in private colleges (3 Government Quota, 8 Management Quota). BDS seats are split as: 4 in government dental colleges (all Government Quota), 63 in self-financing dental colleges (24 Government Quota, 39 Management Quota).
The majority of seats are in self-financing and private colleges, not government colleges. If you are aiming for a government college seat, competition will be very high. If you are open to self-financing or private colleges, you have more options, but fees will be higher.
- Total MBBS seats: 15 (4 self-financing, 11 private)
- Total BDS seats: 67 (4 government, 63 self-financing)
- Government Quota seats: 27 (3 MBBS, 24 BDS)
- Management Quota seats: 55 (12 MBBS, 43 BDS)
- Most seats are in self-financing/private colleges, not government colleges
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What is the difference between Government Quota and Management Quota seats?
Government Quota seats are filled through state counselling — you register once with the DME, and a seat is allotted to you based on your NEET rank and caste category. Management Quota seats are filled directly by the college — you must apply to each college separately, usually with a separate application form and fee. Government Quota seats are typically cheaper; Management Quota seats are more expensive but may have lower cutoffs.
I am OC (Open Category). How many MBBS seats are available for me?
Based on this tentative matrix, there are no Government Quota MBBS seats for OC candidates in Tamil Nadu. All available MBBS seats in your category are Management Quota, meaning you must apply directly to the colleges. You will need to contact each college separately for application details, fees, and deadlines.
I am BC. Where can I get an MBBS seat?
There is only 1 Government Quota MBBS seat for BC candidates: at Sri Venkateswaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Chennai. If your rank is high enough to get this seat, you will be allotted it through state counselling. Otherwise, you can apply for Management Quota seats at other colleges directly.
I am MBC/DNC and want BDS. How many seats are available?
There are 15 Government Quota BDS seats for MBC/DNC candidates across 12 self-financing dental colleges. The colleges with the most seats are: Asan Memorial Dental College & Hospital, Chengalpattu (3 seats), Best Dental Science College, Madurai (4 seats), and Rajas Dental College & Hospital, Tirunelveli (5 seats). You will compete for these seats through state counselling based on your NEET rank.
What does 'tentative' mean? Will these seat numbers change?
Tentative means these numbers are subject to change. Colleges might add or remove seats based on infrastructure, recognition, or affiliation changes. The final seat matrix will be released closer to counselling dates. Keep checking the DME website for updates — do not assume these numbers are final.
I am SC and want BDS at a government dental college. What are my options?
There is only 1 Government Quota BDS seat for SC candidates at a government dental college: at Government Dental College and Hospital, Cuddalore. If your rank is high enough, you will be allotted this seat through state counselling. You also have 5 Government Quota BDS seats for SC candidates at self-financing dental colleges across multiple colleges.
How do I apply for Management Quota seats?
Management Quota seats are not filled through state counselling. You must contact each college directly — visit their website, call their admission office, or visit in person. Each college has its own application form, fee, and deadline. Do not wait for state counselling to apply for Management Quota — apply as soon as the college opens applications.
My caste certificate says 'BC' but I am not sure if it is correct. What should I do?
Get your certificate verified by the DME office NOW, before counselling begins. A wrong category will get your application rejected. Contact the DME office or visit their website for the verification process. Do not assume your certificate is correct — verify it.
Which college has the most BDS seats?
Asan Memorial Dental College & Hospital, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram has the most BDS seats: 29 total (3 Government Quota MBC/DNC, 3 Government Quota SCA, 26 Management Quota). This college has the highest number of seats, so competition might be lower than at colleges with fewer seats.
Are there any MBBS seats at government colleges?
This matrix does not show any MBBS seats at government colleges — only at self-financing and private colleges. This does not mean government colleges have no seats; it means the tentative allocation as of 4 November 2026 shows no seats. Check the DME website for updates or contact the DME office for clarification.
When will counselling begin?
This notice does not specify the counselling dates. Typically, Tamil Nadu releases the final seat matrix and counselling schedule a few days before counselling begins. Keep checking the DME website (tnmedicalselection.net) for the official counselling schedule.
Can I apply for seats in multiple categories?
No. Your caste category is determined by your caste certificate and domicile. You can only compete for seats in your assigned category. You cannot 'choose' a different category or apply for multiple categories. Your category is fixed.
This tentative seat matrix is your roadmap for NEET UG 2026 counselling in Tamil Nadu. Use it to identify colleges with seats in your category, estimate your chances based on your rank, and plan your counselling strategy. Verify your caste certificate NOW — a wrong category will get you rejected. Check the DME website (tnmedicalselection.net) regularly for the final seat matrix, counselling dates, and any updates. If you are applying for Management Quota seats, contact colleges directly — do not wait for state counselling. Start preparing your documents (caste certificate, domicile, NEET scorecard, etc.) immediately.
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