The Selection Committee of Tamil Nadu's Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DME) has issued a short notice extending the deadline for Person's with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) candidates in the NEET UG 2026 MBBS/BDS counselling process to upload their disability Eligibility Certificate. This is not a new requirement — it simply gives PwBD candidates a few extra days to get the certificate from the designated Medical Assessment Board and upload it on the counselling portal. The new deadline is 11 August 2026, 5:00 PM. If you or your child is applying under the PwBD category in Tamil Nadu, this date matters — missing it can affect your candidature under that category.
PwBD candidates in TN NEET UG 2026 counselling must now upload their Eligibility Certificate (from an approved Medical Assessment Board) on the DME portal by 11 August 2026, 5:00 PM — an extension from the earlier deadline.
What this notice actually says
The Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DME), Chennai, has extended the timeline for candidates applying under the Person's with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) category to upload their disability Eligibility Certificate on the counselling portal.
This certificate has to be obtained from a Medical Assessment Board — a panel of doctors authorised to formally assess and certify the nature and extent of a candidate's disability. The notice clarifies these boards were previously known as the Regional Medical Board and Designated Disability Centres, so candidates should not be confused if they see either name used in older documents.
Where to get the Eligibility Certificate
The notice names four hospitals in Tamil Nadu where PwBD candidates can get their Eligibility Certificate assessed and issued. A candidate needs to visit only one of these — whichever is convenient.
- Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, Chennai
- Thanjavur Medical College and Hospital, Thanjavur
- Madurai Medical College and Hospital, Madurai
- Coimbatore Medical College and Hospital, Coimbatore
The new deadline
The extended last date to upload the PwBD Eligibility Certificate on the counselling portal is 11 August 2026, 5:00 PM. This is the only date change communicated in this notice — no other counselling step, fee, or document requirement is mentioned here.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | Person's with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) |
| Document required | Eligibility Certificate (PwBD) from Medical Assessment Board |
| Where to obtain it | RGGGH Chennai / Thanjavur MCH / Madurai MCH / Coimbatore MCH |
| Extended deadline | 11.08.2026, 5:00 PM |
| Where to upload | TN medical counselling portal |
Why this matters for your candidature
If you have applied under the PwBD category and want to be considered under the reserved seats for that category, this certificate is not optional paperwork — it is the document that proves your eligibility for the category itself. If it is not uploaded by the extended deadline, your application under the PwBD category could be at risk, even if you are otherwise qualified through NEET UG.
Only certificates issued by the four named Medical Assessment Boards (or the centres they replaced) will be accepted. A certificate from a different hospital or authority, even if genuine, does not match what this notice specifies, so candidates should stick to the listed centres.
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What is this notice about?
It extends the deadline for PwBD (Person's with Benchmark Disability) candidates in Tamil Nadu's NEET UG 2026 MBBS/BDS counselling to upload their disability Eligibility Certificate on the counselling portal.
What is the new deadline?
11 August 2026, 5:00 PM.
Where do I get the Eligibility Certificate?
From the Medical Assessment Board at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital Chennai, Thanjavur Medical College and Hospital, Madurai Medical College and Hospital, or Coimbatore Medical College and Hospital. Visiting any one of these is sufficient.
Are the Regional Medical Board and the Medical Assessment Board the same thing?
Yes. The notice clarifies that what is now called the Medical Assessment Board was previously known as the Regional Medical Board and Designated Disability Centres.
What happens if I miss this extended deadline?
The notice does not state a consequence, but since this certificate proves your eligibility for the PwBD category, failing to upload it by the deadline could put your candidature under that category at risk. Candidates should not wait until the last moment.
Does this notice apply to all NEET UG candidates in Tamil Nadu?
No. It applies specifically to candidates applying under the Person's with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) category in the Tamil Nadu MBBS/BDS counselling process.
Where do I upload the certificate?
On the Tamil Nadu medical counselling portal (the online system used for TN MBBS/BDS admissions). The notice refers to 'the following portal' without naming a separate site, so candidates should use the same portal they are using for their counselling application.
If you are applying under the PwBD category for TN MBBS/BDS 2026 counselling, visit one of the four listed hospitals as soon as possible to get your Eligibility Certificate, and upload it on the counselling portal well before 11 August 2026, 5:00 PM. Do not wait until the deadline day, since assessment at the Medical Assessment Board can take time.
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