The Selection Committee of the Directorate of Medical Education & Research (DME), Tamil Nadu, has issued a notice for candidates who applied under the Eminent Sports Person quota for MBBS and BDS admission for the 2026-27 academic year. This is a certificate verification exercise, not a result or a rank list — a common committee formed with the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu will physically check each candidate's sports certificates and NEET UG 2026 scorecard. The verification will happen over three days, 5, 6 and 7 August 2026, at the DME office in Kilpauk, Chennai, with 468 candidates called in three batches on fixed date-and-time slots. Candidates must appear in person — no proxy or online submission is mentioned in the notice.
If you applied under the Eminent Sports Person quota, check the official candidate list for your serial number and report in person with your original sports certificates and NEET UG 2026 scorecard on your allotted date and time slot between 5 and 7 August 2026.
What this notice is about
Tamil Nadu reserves a small number of MBBS/BDS seats under the Eminent Sports Person quota — for candidates who have achieved distinction in sports and applied for this special category alongside their NEET UG application. Before any seat can be offered under this quota, the sports achievements claimed by each candidate must be physically verified.
This notice announces that verification for the 2026-27 admission cycle will be carried out by a common committee — a joint panel of DME officials and members of the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu — at the Selection Committee office in Kilpauk, Chennai. The committee will check the certificates against the guidelines given in the admission prospectus.
Verification schedule — check your batch
A total of 468 candidates (serial numbers 1 to 468) are covered by this notice, split into three batches over three days. Each candidate has been assigned a specific serial number, application number and reporting slot in the official annexure attached to the notice. You must confirm your own serial number, application ID and exact reporting time from the full list published with the notice — this article does not reproduce all 468 names.
| Batch | Serial Numbers | Date | Reporting Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batch 1 (Slot A) | 1 to 100 | 05.08.2026 | 9:00 AM |
| Batch 1 (Slot B) | 101 to 200 | 05.08.2026 | 12:30 PM |
| Batch 2 (Slot A) | 201 to 300 | 06.08.2026 | 9:00 AM |
| Batch 2 (Slot B) | 301 to 400 | 06.08.2026 | 12:30 PM |
| Batch 3 | 401 to 468 | 07.08.2026 | 9:00 AM |
What you must bring
The notice is explicit about only two documents, but both are non-negotiable — verification cannot proceed without them.
- Original Sports Certificates — the certificates you submitted or claimed under the Eminent Sports Person quota, in original (not photocopies).
- NEET UG 2026 Score card — your original scorecard from the NEET UG 2026 exam.
Venue
All verification will take place at a single venue in Chennai. There is no mention of any other city or online option in the notice.
- Selection Committee, 4th Floor, Directorate of Medical Education & Research, No. 162, E.V.R. Periyar Road, Kilpauk, Chennai – 10.
Important traps to avoid
This is a short-notice exercise — the notice is dated 3 August 2026 and verification begins just two days later, on 5 August. Candidates on this list must act immediately.
The notice says candidates must present themselves 'without fail' on their allotted date. It does not mention any provision for rescheduling, late reporting, or verification by a representative. Missing your slot could mean losing consideration under the sports quota, so do not wait until the last day of your batch if you can avoid it.
Only original certificates are mentioned — bring the originals, not attested photocopies, and also carry your NEET UG 2026 scorecard. The notice also refers candidates to 'the prospectus' for further guidelines on what qualifies as a valid sports certificate under this quota, so it is worth re-reading the relevant prospectus section on Eminent Sports Person eligibility before you go.
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Who needs to attend this verification?
Only candidates who applied under the Eminent Sports Person quota for MBBS or BDS admission for the 2026-27 academic year, and whose serial number (1 to 468) appears in the list attached to this notice.
What exactly do I need to bring?
Your original sports certificates (the ones you claimed under the Eminent Sports Person category) and your original NEET UG 2026 scorecard.
Where and when is the verification happening?
At the Selection Committee, 4th Floor, DME&R office, No. 162, E.V.R. Periyar Road, Kilpauk, Chennai-10, across three days: 5, 6 and 7 August 2026, in batches based on your serial number.
How do I know my exact reporting time?
Match your serial number against the batch table in the official notice: serials 1-100 and 101-200 report on 5 August (9:00 AM and 12:30 PM respectively); 201-300 and 301-400 on 6 August (same two time slots); and 401-468 on 7 August at 9:00 AM.
Can someone else submit my certificates on my behalf?
The notice requires candidates to 'present in person' — there is no mention of allowing a representative or postal/online submission of certificates.
What happens if I miss my slot?
The notice does not mention any rescheduling option and instructs candidates to appear 'without fail.' Since this is not stated, do not assume a second chance — try to attend on your assigned date within the window given.
Is this the same as the NEET UG counselling seat allotment?
No. This is only a certificate verification step for the Eminent Sports Person quota — it checks the authenticity of your sports achievements before any seat can be considered under this quota. It is separate from the general NEET UG counselling and seat allotment process.
What are the guidelines for what counts as a valid sports certificate?
The notice refers candidates to the guidelines mentioned in the admission prospectus. It does not list the specific certificate criteria itself, so candidates should review the Eminent Sports Person quota section of the current MBBS/BDS admission prospectus before appearing.
If your serial number appears in the batches listed for 5, 6 or 7 August 2026, treat this as urgent — confirm your exact time slot, gather your original sports certificates and NEET UG 2026 scorecard, and reach the DME office in Kilpauk well ahead of your reporting time. Keep checking the official TN Medical Selection Committee website for further updates on the Eminent Sports Person quota process.
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