NEET UG 2026 · Tamil Nadu State Quota

NEET UG 2026 Tamil Nadu state quota cutoff & college list.

Complete closing-rank reference for all 5 Tamil Nadu medical & dental colleges. State quota counselling is conducted by TNMRB. Data based on TNMRB round-1 counselling for NEET UG 2025 — adjusted with our 2026 difficulty model.

State Quota MBBS Seats
200
approx (85% bucket)
State Quota BDS Seats
100
approx
Govt MBBS Fee
₹13,500/yr
per year
Counselling Starts
June 2026
expected

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/01 — STATE OVERVIEW About Tamil Nadu NEET counselling.

Tamil Nadu fills its MBBS and BDS seats through two parallel processes. The 15% All India Quota (AIQ) is conducted centrally by MCC and is open to candidates from any state. The remaining 85% State Quota is conducted by TNMRB, requires Tamil Nadu domicile, and typically has lower (more accessible) closing ranks than AIQ.

Cutoff trend note: TN has the most medical colleges and strong state quota system.

Key things to know about Tamil Nadu state quota

  • Tamil Nadu has the highest number of government MBBS colleges in India.
  • Lowest government MBBS fees among all states.
  • 90% state quota, 10% AIQ system unique to TN; very accessible.
  • Requires Tamil language qualification (SSLC/HSLC level).

/02 — GOVT MBBS Tamil Nadu Government MBBS Closing Ranks (NEET 2025).

Closing ranks show the last successful allotment in round-1 counselling. Add ~5–10% for NEET 2026 expectations due to slight difficulty change vs 2025.

CollegeTypeUROBCSCSTFees/yr
Madras Medical College
Chennai
GOVT 4,800 7,000 23,000 52,000 ₹13,610
Stanley Medical College
Chennai
GOVT 7,500 10,000 30,000 60,000 ₹13,610

/03 — PRIVATE / DEEMED Private & Deemed MBBS Colleges in Tamil Nadu.

CollegeTypeUR Closing RankOBCSCFees/yr
Christian Medical College Vellore
Vellore
PRIVATE 1,100 (AIQ) 2,000 (AIQ) 8,000 (AIQ) ₹50,000
SASTRA University Medical
Thanjavur
DEEMED 35,000 (AIQ) 42,000 (AIQ) 90,000 (AIQ) ₹22,00,000

/04 — BDSBDS Colleges in Tamil Nadu.

CollegeTypeUR Closing RankOBCFees/yr
Government Dental College Chennai
Chennai
GOVT 18,000 38,000 ₹13,500

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/05 — FAQTamil Nadu NEET 2026 — frequently asked questions.

Who conducts NEET counselling for Tamil Nadu?
TNMRB (TNMRB) conducts the NEET state quota counselling for Tamil Nadu. The 85% state quota seats are filled through this authority, while the 15% AIQ seats are filled by the central MCC counselling.
When does Tamil Nadu NEET 2026 counselling start?
Tamil Nadu NEET state quota counselling typically begins June 2026, after the NTA NEET UG 2026 result is declared in mid-June 2026. Exact dates will be announced by TNMRB.
What are the government MBBS fees in Tamil Nadu?
Annual government MBBS fees in Tamil Nadu are approximately ₹13,500/yr. Private and deemed college fees range from ₹10 lakh to ₹26 lakh per year.
How many state quota MBBS seats are there in Tamil Nadu?
Tamil Nadu has approximately 200 state quota MBBS seats (85% of total) and ~100 BDS seats. The remaining 15% AIQ seats are filled through MCC.
What domicile proof is required for Tamil Nadu state quota?
Most states require a domicile certificate, proof of residence (5+ years typical), and proof of having completed Class 11 and 12 in the state. Check TNMRB's official notification for the exact list of acceptable documents.

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