The Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee (DME) has published the tentative vacancy position for DNB postgraduate courses in government medical colleges under state quota for the 2026-27 academic session. This document lists available seats across DNB 2-year diploma courses and DNB broad-specialty courses. The vacancy position is current as of 31 October 2026 and reflects the seat availability in state-run institutions. Candidates participating in Tamil Nadu's NEET-PG counselling must review this list to understand seat availability in their chosen specialties and colleges before making their counselling choices.
Tamil Nadu has released the tentative vacancy position for DNB courses (2-year diploma and broad-specialty) in government medical colleges under state quota for 2026-27.
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The tentative vacancy position is an official list published by the Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee showing the number of available seats in DNB postgraduate courses across government medical colleges. This list covers two types of DNB qualifications: DNB 2-year diploma courses (shorter postgraduate diplomas) and DNB broad-specialty courses (full postgraduate degrees equivalent to MD/MS).
The word 'tentative' means these numbers may change slightly as candidates join or withdraw, but they represent the current seat availability as of 31 October 2026. This is the state quota — seats filled through Tamil Nadu's own counselling process, not through all-India counselling.
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Before you participate in counselling and submit your choice of colleges and specialties, you need to know how many seats are actually available. This vacancy position tells you exactly that. If a specialty or college shows zero seats, you cannot be allotted there. If it shows many seats, your chances improve.
This list helps you make realistic choices during counselling. Candidates who ignore the vacancy position often waste their choices on colleges or specialties with no available seats, reducing their chances of getting a seat they could have secured elsewhere.
Which courses and colleges are covered?
The vacancy position covers DNB courses offered in government medical colleges in Tamil Nadu under state quota. It includes both 2-year diploma courses (shorter, specialized postgraduate qualifications) and broad-specialty DNB courses (full postgraduate degrees in subjects like Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics, Psychiatry, and others).
Only government medical colleges' state quota seats are listed here. Private college seats and all-India quota seats are handled separately through different counselling processes.
How to access and read the vacancy position
The complete vacancy position is published as a detailed table on the Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee website. You must download and open the PDF document from the official link provided by DME.
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The table will show each government medical college, each DNB specialty offered, and the number of vacant seats in each. Cross-reference this with your NEET-PG rank and category to identify colleges and specialties where you have a realistic chance of admission.
- Visit the official Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee website
- Download the tentative vacancy position PDF dated 31 October 2026
- Search for your preferred specialty and college
- Note the number of seats available
- Use this information to plan your counselling choices
When was this published?
This vacancy position was published on 31 October 2026. It reflects the seat status as of that date. Candidates should check the official website regularly for any updates or revised vacancy positions, as numbers may change as the counselling process progresses.
What to do next
Download the vacancy position immediately and study it carefully. Compare the available seats with your NEET-PG rank, category, and preferred specialties. Make a shortlist of realistic colleges and courses where seats are available and your rank is competitive.
Keep this document handy during counselling registration and choice submission. Do not submit choices for colleges or specialties showing zero seats — those will result in no allotment. If you have questions about the vacancy position or your eligibility, contact the Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee through their official website.
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
What is the difference between tentative and final vacancy position?
Tentative vacancy position is published before counselling begins and shows the initial number of seats available. It may change as candidates join, withdraw, or upgrade during counselling rounds. The final vacancy position is confirmed after all rounds are complete. Always check for updates on the official website.
Does this vacancy position include private medical colleges?
No. This list covers only government medical colleges under state quota. Private college seats are managed separately and published in a different list. Check the official website for private college vacancy positions if you are eligible for those seats.
Can I apply for a specialty if it shows zero seats in the vacancy position?
You can submit it as a choice during counselling, but you will not be allotted a seat in that specialty if no seats are available. It is better to focus your choices on specialties and colleges where seats are actually vacant, to maximize your chances of admission.
What does 'state quota' mean?
State quota seats are reserved for candidates who are domiciled in Tamil Nadu or meet the state's eligibility criteria. These seats are filled through Tamil Nadu's own counselling process. All-India quota seats are separate and filled through a different counselling conducted by MCC.
Is this vacancy position the same as the merit list or allotment result?
No. The vacancy position is a list of available seats before counselling. The merit list shows your rank and eligibility. The allotment result shows which college and specialty you have been assigned after counselling. All three are different documents.
When will counselling begin after this vacancy position is published?
The notice does not specify counselling dates. Check the Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee website for the official counselling schedule, registration dates, and choice submission deadlines.
Can the vacancy position change after it is published?
Yes. The vacancy position may be updated if colleges report additional vacancies or if there are changes in seat availability. Always check the official website for the latest version before submitting your counselling choices.
How do I use this vacancy position to plan my counselling choices?
Compare your NEET-PG rank and category with the available seats in each specialty and college. Identify 5–10 realistic options where seats are available and your rank is competitive. Arrange them in order of your preference during choice submission. Avoid choosing specialties or colleges with zero seats.
Does this list include seats for both 2-year diploma and broad-specialty DNB courses?
Yes. The vacancy position covers both DNB 2-year diploma courses and DNB broad-specialty courses. The table will clearly separate them so you can identify which type of course each seat is for.
What should I do if I cannot find my preferred specialty in the vacancy position?
If your preferred specialty is not listed, it means no seats are available in government medical colleges under state quota for that specialty in this session. You may consider alternative specialties or check if seats are available in private colleges or all-India quota.
Download the tentative vacancy position from the Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee website immediately. Study it carefully, identify colleges and specialties where seats are available and your rank is competitive, and use this information to plan your counselling choices. Keep checking the official website for any updates or revised vacancy positions before counselling begins.
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