Tamil Nadu’s Minister for Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare, Minister Arunraj, has announced that the merit list for undergraduate medical courses MBBS and BDS will be released on Wednesday, August 10 at around 3.00 PM. Once released, students can check their rank on the official website https://tnmedicalselection.net/
Admissions to MBBS and BDS programmes at medical colleges across India are based on scores from the undergraduate NEET examination.
Tamil Nadu MBBS, BDS Admission 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Rank list release | August 10, 2026, around 3:00 PM |
| Total applicants | 72,627 |
| Total seats | 16,199 |
| Official website | tnmedicalselection.net |
| Round 1 counselling | August 13 – 22, 2026 |
| Classes begin | September 8, 2026 |
Source: Statements by Tamil Nadu Health Minister Arunraj; Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee; Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) schedule.
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| Time (IST) | Update |
|---|---|
| To be updated | Rank list yet to be released. Expected around 3:00 PM, August 10, 2026. |
How to Check Your TN MBBS, BDS Rank List 2026?
- Visit Selection Committee official website https://tnmedicalselection.net/ after 3:00 PM on August 10.
- Look for the “Rank List / Merit List” link under UG Medical Admissions 2026-27.
- Search using your NEET application number or roll number as prompted.
- Note both your overall rank and your category-wise rank both are needed for counselling.
- Save or screenshot your rank details for reference during counselling.
Application Numbers and Timeline
Applications for admission to MBBS and BDS courses under the state government quota and management quota seats in Tamil Nadu’s medical colleges for the 2026-27 academic year were accepted until July 23. Following requests from students, a one-day extension was granted from July 26 to 27.
As a result, this academic year saw 72,627 applicants competing for 16,199 available seats.
Certificate Verification Process
Certificates uploaded by students during the application process were verified by the Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee. Students who had not uploaded the correct certificates were given a further opportunity to do so, with a deadline of August 7.
Following the completion of this verification process, students have been eagerly awaiting the release of the merit list.
Counselling Schedule After the Rank List
| Stage | Dates |
|---|---|
| Round 1 counselling | August 13 – 22, 2026 |
| Round 1 admission confirmation | By August 28, 2026 |
| Round 2 counselling | August 31 – September 8, 2026 |
| Round 3 counselling | September 16 – 26, 2026 |
| Mop-up round (vacant seats) | October 3 – 5, 2026 |
| First-year classes begin | September 8, 2026 |
Counselling for All-India quota seats began on August 4 and is currently underway. Counselling for the 80% state quota seats covering both government and private medical colleges in Tamil Nadu – begins on August 13, immediately after the rank list drives seat allotment.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When will the TN MBBS, BDS rank list 2026 be released?
The rank list is expected to be released on August 10, 2026, around 3:00 PM, as announced by Health Minister Arunraj.
2. Where can I check my rank list?
You can check your rank on the official Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee website, tnmedicalselection.net, under the UG Medical Admissions 2026-27 section.
3. What details do I need to check my rank?
You’ll need your NEET application number or roll number, as prompted on the portal.
4. How many candidates applied this year, and for how many seats?
A total of 72,627 candidates applied for 16,199 MBBS and BDS seats under the government and management quota in Tamil Nadu.
5. Is the rank list the same as the NEET all-India rank?
No. The rank list is a state-specific ranking prepared for Tamil Nadu’s counselling process, based on undergraduate NEET scores, but sequenced separately by quota (government/management) and reservation category.
6. When does counselling start after the rank list is released?
Round 1 counselling for state quota seats begins on August 13, 2026, and runs through August 22.
7. What if I applied late or my certificates weren’t verified in time?
The certificate verification window closed on August 7, 2026. Candidates who missed this window should check the official portal or contact the Medical Selection Committee for further guidance, as this may affect inclusion in the rank list.
8. When do first-year MBBS/BDS classes begin?
Classes for the new academic year are set to begin on September 8, 2026.
9. What is the difference between the rank list and merit list?
In this context, both terms refer to the same document the ranked list of candidates prepared by the Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee for MBBS and BDS admissions.
10. Will there be more counselling rounds if seats remain vacant?
Yes. After Round 3 (September 16-26), a mop-up round is scheduled for October 3-5, 2026, to fill any seats still vacant.