The Selection Committee under Tamil Nadu's Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DME) has issued a short but important notice for a specific group of candidates: those who were allotted MBBS or BDS seats through the offline special category counselling held on 13 August 2026. This is a reporting instruction, not a fresh application window or a result announcement. It tells these allotted candidates exactly when to report to their allotted colleges to confirm their seat by joining. The notice, dated 20 August 2026, clubs this special category batch with candidates from the first round of online counselling for the reporting exercise.
If you were allotted a seat in the offline special category counselling on 13 August 2026, you must report and join your allotted college between 27 August 2026 and 5 September 2026.
What this notice actually says
The notice is addressed specifically to candidates allotted seats through offline counselling conducted on 13 August 2026 under a 'special category' — this refers to counselling rounds Tamil Nadu runs separately for specific reserved or special categories (such as candidates covered under special quotas), rather than the regular online rounds most candidates go through.
These candidates are asked to report to the college where they were allotted a seat, and to complete their joining formalities within a fixed window: 27 August 2026 to 5 September 2026.
Importantly, the notice states this reporting must happen 'along with the candidates from 1st round of online counselling' — meaning the special category allottees are being merged into the same reporting timeline as Round 1 of the regular online counselling, rather than getting a separate schedule.
Who this applies to
This notice is relevant only to candidates who: (a) participated in the offline special category counselling, and (b) were allotted an MBBS or BDS seat in that counselling held on 13.08.2026.
If you were allotted a seat through the regular online counselling process (not the offline special category round), this specific notice does not add a new deadline for you beyond your existing Round 1 schedule — but you are joining the college at the same time as these special category candidates.
The reporting window — dates you must not miss
Tamil Nadu's counselling process treats reporting deadlines strictly. Missing the window can result in forfeiting the allotted seat, so candidates in this category should treat these dates as final unless a further extension is separately notified.
- Offline special category counselling held on: 13 August 2026
- Notice issued on: 20 August 2026
- Reporting and joining window: 27 August 2026 to 5 September 2026
- Reporting is to be done at the respective allotted college (not at the DME office)
- This window is shared with Round 1 online counselling candidates
What the notice does not mention
This notice does not list the documents required for joining, the fee to be paid at the time of admission, or the consequences of not reporting within the window — none of these details are given in this particular circular. Candidates should refer to their original allotment order and the general counselling prospectus issued by the TN Selection Committee for the full checklist of original certificates, category proofs, and fee details required at the time of college joining.
Since this is a short administrative notice focused only on the reporting timeline, students should keep checking the official TN MedSelect website for any college-wise reporting instructions or additional joining requirements that may be issued separately.
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I was allotted a seat in the special category offline counselling on 13.08.2026. What do I need to do now?
You must report to your allotted college and complete joining formalities between 27 August 2026 and 5 September 2026, as per this DME notice.
Do I report separately from Round 1 online counselling candidates, or at the same time?
At the same time. The notice explicitly says special category allottees should report along with candidates from the 1st round of online counselling, within the same 27 August–5 September 2026 window.
What documents do I need to carry while reporting?
This notice does not list the documents. Candidates should refer to their allotment order and the DME's general counselling prospectus for the complete document checklist, as this circular only covers the reporting dates.
What happens if I don't report within this window?
The notice does not spell out the consequence, but in Tamil Nadu's counselling process, missing a reporting deadline generally puts the allotted seat at risk. Candidates should not delay reporting.
Where do I report — the DME office or the college?
You report directly to your allotted college, not to the DME office in Kilpauk, Chennai.
Does this notice apply to MBBS and BDS candidates both?
Yes, the notice is addressed to special category candidates allotted in the offline counselling for MBBS and BDS courses on 13.08.2026.
Is this a new counselling round or just a reporting instruction?
It is purely a reporting instruction for candidates already allotted seats in the 13 August 2026 offline special category counselling — it is not a new application or allotment round.
If this applies to you, mark 27 August to 5 September 2026 clearly and report to your allotted college within that window — do not wait till the last day. Keep your original certificates and allotment order ready, and watch the official TN MedSelect website for any college-specific joining instructions.
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