Tamil Nadu Medical Counselling 2024 – Schedule & Application Process

The Tamil Nadu Medical Counselling for 2024 will be conducted online by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu. This counselling is for 85% of state quota seats, while the Medical Council Committee handles the 15% All India Quota seats.

The Tamil Nadu Medical Counselling for 2024 has begun, with registration open from July 31 to August 8, 2024. The Directorate of Medical Education, Tamil Nadu, is responsible for conducting the counselling process for MBBS and BDS courses, which includes government, private, and NRI quota seats. The registration and application form can be filled out online at tnmedicalselection.net

The counselling will take place in multiple rounds, including a mop-up round. Candidates can register, pay the fee, and fill their choices during this period. Seat allotment results will be released after each round, and candidates must report to the allotted colleges by the specified deadlines.

Eligibility: Candidates must have qualified NEET 2024 and meet the domicile requirements of Tamil Nadu. If a candidate has not completed their 12th standard from a Tamil Nadu institution, they need to provide a nativity certificate.

Documents Required: Candidates must provide their NEET scorecard, admit card, academic certificates (10th, 11th, 12th mark sheets), transfer certificate, community certificate, and other relevant documents depending on their category.

Registration: Interested candidates must register on the official websites tnhealth.tn.gov.in or tnmedicalselection.org.

Tamil Nadu Medical Counselling Process 2024:

  1. Registration and Payment: Candidates must register online and pay a non-refundable fee of INR 500. Additionally, a security deposit may be required, depending on the category and the type of seat being applied for.
  2. Counselling Rounds: The counselling will include multiple rounds, including a mop-up round and a stray vacancy round for vacant seats.
  3. Choice Filling and Locking: After registration, candidates can fill in their preferred choices of colleges and courses. This must be done carefully as choices, once locked, cannot be changed.
  4. Document Verification: Selected candidates will need to verify their original documents at a designated venue. Original documents, including NEET scorecard, 10th and 12th mark sheets, transfer certificate, community certificate, and nativity certificate (if applicable), must be submitted.
  5. Reservation: Seats are reserved according to Tamil Nadu’s state policies, including categories like Open Competition, Backward Class, Most Backward Class, Scheduled Caste, and Scheduled Tribe.
  6. Seat Allotment and Reporting: Seats will be allotted based on NEET scores, preferences, and reservation policies. Candidates must report to the allotted institute with their provisional allotment letter.

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