NEET UG 2026
Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2026
State Counselling Guide
76 MBBS colleges · 37 govt + 25 private + 13 deemed + 1 AIIMS · 7 unique categories · Govt = domicile only
4,150 private seats
2,750 deemed seats
7 categories
Tamil Nadu has 76 MBBS colleges (37 government, 25 private). Domicile candidates get 85% of government seats + 100% of private seats. Non-domicile access: AIQ seats only (15% of govt via MCC). Government fee: ₹0.1L–₹0.5L/yr. Private fee: ₹0.8L–₹13.5L/yr. Bond: Rs 5,00,000 (penalty for bond violation), 5 years rural service (must begin within 2 years of registration). Source: TN DME 2025 counselling data, verified by Formity.
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DOMICILE
NON-DOMICILE
MOCK COUNSELLING IN TAMIL NADU
A student picked their 3rd preference thinking they’d upgrade in Round 2. Round 2 came — their 1st preference had already filled. The preference order you submit is the order you live with.
RANK 1,386
CMC Vellore
Open to all
₹84K/yr
No domicile needed. Open to all India.
RANK 34,112
PSG Coimbatore
Open to all
₹4.5L/yr
Private. Open to all through TN counselling.
RANK 31,450
Kanyakumari Govt Medical College
Govt · Open to all
₹14K/yr
Govt medical college through TN counselling.
Which of these colleges applies to your rank?
5,225 govt seats
State Rank
Tamil Nadu uses its OWN state rank — not your national AIR — for 85% state quota seats
TNMeD derives a state merit rank from NEET UG scores for Tamil Nadu candidates. Your AIR (national rank) applies only to AIQ (15% MCC). For TN state quota, your TNMeD state rank is what matters. The two can differ significantly based on state-specific adjustments.
7.5%
Tamil Nadu has a unique 7.5% horizontal reservation for government school students
TN mandates 7.5% of seats be reserved for students who studied in Tamil Nadu government schools. This is separate from SC/ST/OBC vertical reservation. A government school student in TN gets horizontal reservation across all categories — opening additional seats at any income level.
Private
Private MBBS fees in Tamil Nadu are among the most regulated in India — AFRC-controlled, not market-determined
Tamil Nadu's Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee (AFRC, now under NMC framework) has historically set firm fee caps for private MBBS. While fees have risen, TN private MBBS fees are lower than equivalent colleges in Maharashtra or Karnataka. This drives significant cross-state demand.
Non-dom
Non-domicile candidates cannot access TN state quota. AIQ (15%) is the only route — and it uses AIR, not TN state rank.
TN's 85% state quota is strict domicile (10+2 from TN board or 10 years education in TN). Non-domicile candidates must use AIQ, where the competition is on national AIR. Candidates from other states targeting TN colleges (Stanley, Madras MC, etc.) must register through MCC.
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In 2025, 817 students at Tamil Nadu MCC colleges changed seats. Only 51% reported in R1 — half the class was built later.
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State Quota Reality · General Category · 2025 Closing Ranks
Pure government
1,550 → 45,000
median 21,075 · 36 colleges
Govt quota in private
3,925 → 80,289
median 56,400 · 25 colleges
All ranks are NEET UG All India Rank (AIR)
Domicile required for govt & govt-quota seats
State merit rank + NEET AIR both stored. OC = open category (unreserved). 7.5% rural quota reserved.
NTA NEET UG 2025 qualifying marks: 144 marks (General/EWS · 50th percentile) · 113 marks (OBC/SC/ST · 40th percentile). Ranks above are for candidates who have cleared this threshold.
Source: NTA NEET (UG) 2025 Press Release · 14 June 2025 · Updated 26 May 2026 · NEET UG 2026 cycle
Why Tamil Nadu is Different
Section 1
Why Tamil Nadu is Different
Tamil Nadu runs one of the most structured state counselling systems in India. Here's what makes it unique.
State Rank, Not AIR
TN uses state merit rank (not All India Rank) for allotment. Your state rank is determined by your NEET score among TN domicile candidates. A student with AIR 10,000 might be TN state rank #800 — different competitive landscape.
Govt = 100% Domicile
Zero exceptions. All 37 government college seats go to TN domicile candidates only. No NRI quota at govt colleges. No non-domicile access. This is stricter than most states.
Cheapest Govt Fees in India
Government MBBS at ₹18,073/yr (SC/SCA/ST: ₹12,073/yr) — one of the cheapest in all of India. 4.5 years = ₹81,329 total. Breakdown: tuition ₹6,000 + university ₹7,473 + special ₹2,000 + others ₹2,600.
7 Unique Categories
TN has categories found nowhere else: BCM (Backward Class Muslim), MBC&DNC (Most Backward + Denotified), SCA (Scheduled Caste Arunthathiyar). Each has its own quota and closing ranks.
Formity's analysis · TNMC / DMER 2025 · formity.ai
Category Codes
Section 2
Category Codes
Tamil Nadu has 7 reservation categories — 3 of which are unique to TN and not found in any other state or MCC counselling.
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OC
Open Category — equivalent of General/UR in other states and MCC. No reservation benefit. Competes on pure merit among all TN candidates.
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BC
Backward Class — the largest reservation category in TN. Covers a wide range of castes. 26.5% reservation in TN (vs 27% OBC at central). BC students form the majority of admissions at many colleges.
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BCM
Backward Class Muslim — unique to Tamil Nadu. Separate category for Muslim candidates from backward class communities. 3.5% reservation. Not equivalent to OBC — BCM is a distinct TN classification.
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MBC&DNC
Most Backward Class & Denotified Communities — unique to Tamil Nadu. 20% reservation. Includes communities considered more disadvantaged than BC. MBC&DNC closing ranks are typically wider (higher rank numbers) than BC.
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SC
Scheduled Caste — 15% reservation (same as central). In TN, SC has a sub-category (SCA) carved out separately — reducing the effective SC-only pool.
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SCA
Scheduled Caste Arunthathiyar — unique to Tamil Nadu. 3% reservation carved out of SC quota for the Arunthathiyar community — considered the most disadvantaged within SC. SCA closing ranks are the widest in TN state counselling.
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ST
Scheduled Tribe — 1% reservation in TN. Very few ST candidates in TN NEET pool. ST seats often go unfilled and get converted to other categories in later rounds.
Category does NOT work across states. Your TN BC certificate is valid only in TN state counselling. In MCC AIQ counselling, you need a central OBC/SC/ST certificate. BCM and MBC&DNC have no central equivalent — these students compete as General/UR in MCC.
Formity's analysis · TNMC / DMER 2025 · formity.ai
Seat Structure
Section 3
Seat Structure
Tamil Nadu MBBS seats are split across 4 types of institutions. Know what you're eligible for.
Govt
Government (37)
5,225 seats. 100% domicile only. Zero NRI seats. Fee: ₹18,073/yr. Includes ESIC (₹50,000/yr). Allotted by TN state rank within your category.
Eligibility: TN domicile with valid NEET UG score. Category reservation (OC, BC, BCM, MBC&DNC, SC, SCA, ST) applies.
GQ
Private — Govt Quota
50% (minority) to 65% (non-minority) of private seats. Domicile only. Fee: ₹4.35–5.40L/yr (per Fee Committee). 69% reservation rule applies. Category A (Govt) / B (SF GQ).
Eligibility: TN domicile only. Same category-based allotment as government colleges but at private institutions.
MQ
Private — Management
35% (non-minority) of private seats. 15% of total as NRI quota. Open to ALL states. Fee: ₹13.50–16.20L/yr (MQ), ₹24.50–29.40L/yr (NRI). Category E/F/G/H/I.
Eligibility: Any NEET-eligible candidate from any state. No domicile requirement. No category reservation. Minority seats (F/H) for TN-native Telugu/Malayalam/Christian candidates.
D
Deemed (13)
2,750 seats under MCC counselling. SRM, Saveetha, SRMC, Chettinad etc. Fee: ₹21–30.5L/yr. Separate from TN state counselling entirely.
Eligibility: All India via MCC deemed counselling. No domicile needed. No state category reservation — MCC categories (UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST) apply.
Non-domicile access is extremely limited in Tamil Nadu
Government colleges: Zero non-domicile seats. No exceptions.
Private GQ: Domicile only.
Private MQ: Open to all — this is the ONLY route for non-TN candidates at TN private colleges. Higher fees, no category reservation.
Deemed: Via MCC (separate process). Not through TN DME at all.
Private GQ: Domicile only.
Private MQ: Open to all — this is the ONLY route for non-TN candidates at TN private colleges. Higher fees, no category reservation.
Deemed: Via MCC (separate process). Not through TN DME at all.
Formity's analysis · TNMC / DMER 2025 · formity.ai
CMC Vellore — The Exception
Section 4
CMC Vellore — The Exception
Christian Medical College, Vellore is unlike any other private college in India. Here's why.
₹53,000/yr for ALL quotas — cheapest private MBBS in India
While other TN private colleges charge ₹4.35–5.40L/yr (GQ) or ₹13.50–16.20L/yr (MQ), CMC Vellore charges ₹53,000/yr for every single seat — whether you're GQ, MQ, or minority. The fee is identical in both GQ and MQ brochures. Over 4.5 years, that's ₹2.39L total — cheaper than many government colleges in other states.
₹53,000/yr — all quotas, no premium (per TN Fee Committee 2025)
GQ OC Closing
State rank #288 (approx AIR 4,330). One of the most competitive GQ seats in TN — only 3 OC allotments in GQ R1.
MQ OC Closing
State rank #28. Much wider than GQ because MQ includes institutional and minority network seats. Still competitive — but 19x wider than GQ.
Christian Minority Institution
CMC's 50% MQ seats: management fills by inter-se NEET merit. Per court order (I.A.No.110584/2022), 10% of MQ goes to staff children. Christian candidates must check CMC website (cmch.vellore.edu). Telugu/Malayalam linguistic minorities and Christian religious minorities eligible for minority seats.
NOT Under MCC
CMC Vellore does not participate in MCC/AIQ counselling. All seats allocated through TN DME state counselling + CMC's own institutional process. You cannot apply to CMC through MCC.
CMC Vellore fee: ₹53,000/yr as per TN Fee Fixation Committee (appears in both GQ and MQ brochures 2025). MQ seat sharing per court order I.A.No.110584/2022. Closing ranks from TN DME allotment records 2025.
Formity's analysis · TNMC / DMER 2025 · formity.ai
Fee Structure
Section 5
Fee Structure
TN has one of the widest fee ranges in India — from ₹18K/yr govt to ₹30.5L/yr deemed.
| Seat Type | Fee Per Year | Who Pays This | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government MBBS | ₹18,073 | TN domicile, category-based merit | SC/SCA/ST pay ₹12,073. Breakdown: tuition ₹6K + university ₹7,473 + others |
| ESIC Medical College | ₹1,00,000 | TN domicile (Category A1) | IP beneficiary wards: ₹24,000/yr only |
| Private — GQ | ₹4.35–5.40L | TN domicile, category-based | TN Fee Committee fixed. State Pvt Univ: ₹5.40L. Others: ₹4.35–4.50L |
| Private — MQ | ₹13.50–16.20L | Open to all states. No reservation | State Pvt Univ: ₹16.20L. Others: ₹13.50L uniform. ~3x GQ fee |
| Private — NRI | ₹24.50–29.40L | NRI / NRI Ward / OCI | State Pvt Univ: ₹29.40L. Others: ₹24.50L. + US $1,000 development charge (one-time) |
| Private — NRI Lapsed | ₹21.50–25.80L | Unfilled NRI seats, open to MQ merit list | Cheaper than NRI but pricier than MQ. Reverted in subsequent rounds |
| CMC Vellore (all quotas) | ₹53,000 | GQ + MQ + Minority — same fee | No management premium. Per TN Fee Committee 2025 |
| Deemed (MCC) | ₹21–30.5L | All India via MCC. Separate process | SRM, Saveetha, SRMC, Chettinad etc. |
The GQ vs MQ Gap
At the same private college: GQ = ₹4.35–4.50L/yr, MQ = ₹13.50L/yr. Over 4.5 years: GQ = ₹19.6–20.25L total, MQ = ₹60.75L total. A ₹40L+ difference for the same degree at the same institution. Domicile is worth ₹40L+ in Tamil Nadu.
SC/SCA/ST Fee Exemption
SC/SCA/ST candidates with parents' income below ₹2.5L/yr are exempt from all fees (tuition + Fee Committee fees) and security deposit at SF colleges. Fee claimed by institution under Govt of India scholarship. SC converts to Christianity also eligible.
4.5 Years of MBBS
Total fee = yearly fee x 4.5. Govt: ₹81K total. GQ private: ₹19.6–24.3L total. MQ private: ₹60.75–72.9L total. NRI: ₹1.10–1.32 Cr. Deemed: ₹94.5–137L total.
All fees from official TN Fee Fixation Committee as published in GQ and MQ brochures 2025. Government college fee breakdown from TN DME prospectus. Deemed fees from MCC 2025.
Formity's analysis · TNMC / DMER 2025 · formity.ai
Non-Domicile Access
Section 6
Non-Domicile Access
If you're not from Tamil Nadu, here are your only options for MBBS in the state.
Non-domicile = Management Quota at private colleges ONLY
There is no equivalent of Karnataka's OPN seats in Tamil Nadu. Government colleges are 100% domicile. Private GQ is domicile only.
Your only route is:
- Private MQ (Management Quota) — open to all NEET-eligible candidates. Fee: ₹15–30L/yr. No category reservation — pure merit on NEET score.
- Deemed universities via MCC — SRM, Saveetha, SRMC etc. Fee: ₹21–30.5L/yr. Separate MCC counselling process.
- AIIMS Madurai — via AIIMS counselling (separate from TN state). Open to all India.
Category reservation does not apply at MQ. If you're OBC from UP or SC from Bihar, your reservation gives you zero advantage at TN private MQ seats. MQ is filled on pure NEET score merit. Your category reservation works in MCC AIQ and in your home state — not in TN MQ.
CMC Vellore — Near Impossible
Only ~2 truly open MQ seats at CMC for non-Christian non-TN candidates. The other 38 MQ seats require church/diocese sponsorship. Don't plan around CMC unless you have a minority network connection.
Deemed = Realistic Non-Domicile Route
13 deemed colleges with 2,750 seats via MCC. No domicile needed. UR closing ranks range from AIR 7K to 6.5L+. Wide rank acceptance at higher fees.
Formity's analysis · TNMC / DMER 2025 · formity.ai
Government College Rank Ranges
Section 7
Government College Rank Ranges
OC closing ranks (TN state rank) for government colleges. R1 and R2 where available. All ranks are TN state merit ranks, not AIR.
Madras Medical College — The Benchmark
R1 OC closing: state rank #70 (approx AIR 926) — the most competitive government MBBS seat in Tamil Nadu.
R2 closing: state rank #122.
Only the top 70 OC candidates in TN got Madras MC in R1.
| Government College | OC R1 (State) | OC R2 (State) | OC R3 (State) | Approx AIR | Fee/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madras Medical College, Chennai | 70 | 122 | -- | -- | ₹18073 |
| Stanley Medical College, Chennai | 248 | 318 | -- | -- | ₹18073 |
| Government Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai | 418 | 517 | -- | -- | ₹14300 |
| Madurai Medical College | 546 | 546 | -- | -- | ₹18073 |
| Government Medical College, Omandurar | 581 | 648 | -- | -- | ₹13610 |
| Coimbatore Medical College | 633 | 734 | -- | -- | ₹18073 |
| Chengalpattu Medical College, Chengalpattu | 822 | 950 | -- | -- | ₹18073 |
| Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur | 845 | 845 | -- | -- | ₹18073 |
| Government Medical College & ESIC Hospital, Coimbatore, TamilNadu Coimbatore | 918 | 1,152 | -- | -- | ₹13610 |
| Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College, Salem | 921 | -- | -- | -- | ₹13610 |
| Tirunelveli Medical College | 950 | 660 | -- | -- | ₹18073 |
| K A P Viswanathan Government Medical College, Trichy | 1,049 | 1,157 | -- | -- | ₹13610 |
| Government Medical College, Tiruppur | 1,123 | -- | -- | -- | ₹13610 |
| Government Vellore Medical College, Vellore | 1,134 | 1,134 | -- | -- | ₹13610 |
| Government Medical College, Pudukottai, Tamil | 1,157 | -- | -- | -- | ₹13610 |
| Thoothukudi Medical College, Thoothukudi | 1,160 | -- | -- | -- | ₹13610 |
| Government Medical College, Thiruvallur | 1,233 | 1,412 | -- | -- | ₹13610 |
| Theni Government Medical College, Theni | 1,265 | 1,265 | -- | -- | ₹13610 |
| Government Villupuram Medical College, Villupuram | 1,308 | -- | -- | -- | ₹13610 |
All ranks are TN state merit ranks (not AIR). OC = Open Category (equivalent of General/UR). AIR shown is approximate conversion from state rank via NEET score. R2/R3 data available only where seat movement occurred. Detailed category-wise data (BC, BCM, MBC&DNC, SC, SCA, ST) available for Formity Complete users.
Formity's analysis · TNMC / DMER 2025 · formity.ai
GQ vs MQ at Private Colleges
Section 8
GQ vs MQ at Private Colleges
Same college, two quotas, vastly different closing ranks and fees. GQ = domicile. MQ = open to all.
| Private College | GQ OC (State) | MQ OC (State) | GQ AIR | GQ Fee/yr | MQ Fee/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Medical College, Vellore | 288 | 28 | -- | 0.8L | 0.8L |
| PSG Institute of Medical Sciences, Coimbatore | 2,295 | -- | -- | 14L | 14L |
| KMCH Institute of Health Sciences and Research, Coimbatore | 3,098 | 2,692 | -- | 14L | 14L |
| Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Kanyakumari | 3,582 | 21,413 | -- | 14L | 14L |
| Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences, Chengalpattu | 3,751 | 3,249 | -- | 14L | 14L |
| Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital And Research Institute Namakkal | 3,868 | 3,879 | -- | 14L | 14L |
| Panimalar Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil | 3,886 | 4,468 | -- | 14L | 14L |
| Karpagam Faculty of Medical Sciences & Research, Coimbatore | 3,894 | 13,010 | -- | 14L | 14L |
| Melmaruvathur Adiparasakthi Instt. Medical Sciences and Research Melmaruvat hur | 3,945 | 3,297 | -- | 14L | 14L |
| Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College, Perambalur | 4,073 | 13,317 | -- | 14L | 14L |
| Sri Muthukumaran Medical College, Chennai | 4,134 | 12,783 | -- | 14L | 14L |
| Tagore Medical College and Hospital, Chennai | 4,136 | 3,381 | -- | 14L | 14L |
| ST Peters Medical College, Hospital | 4,184 | 4,095 | -- | 14L | 14L |
| Sri Venkateswaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Chennai | 5,714 | 18,002 | -- | 5.4L | 16L |
| Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital Tiruchirappalli | 5,756 | 16,848 | -- | 5.4L | 16L |
| Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital - Thuraiyur Road, Perambalur | 5,777 | 15,269 | -- | 5.4L | 16L |
| Kanyakumari Medical Mission Research Centre, Kanyakumari | 6,048 | 5,287 | -- | 5.4L | 16L |
| Nandha Medical College & Hospital Erode | -- | 2,825 | -- | 14L | 14L |
| Velammal Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Madurai | -- | 2,895 | -- | 14L | 14L |
| Indira Medical College & Hospitals, Thiruvallur | -- | 4,271 | -- | 14L | 14L |
| PSP Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Chennai | -- | 4,433 | -- | 14L | 14L |
| Annaii Medical College and Rajalakshmi Health City, Kancheepuram | -- | 3,722 | -- | 14L | 14L |
| Madha Medical College and Hospital, Thandalam, Chennai | -- | 6,124 | -- | 14L | 14L |
| Arunai Medical College And Hospital Tiruvannam alai | -- | 16,219 | -- | 14L | 14L |
| Annapoorna Medical College, Salem | -- | 17,809 | -- | 14L | 14L |
Reading this table: At most private colleges, GQ OC closing is tighter (lower rank number = more competitive) than MQ because domicile students prefer the cheaper GQ seat. MQ ranks are wider because non-domicile students have fewer options.
Exception — CMC Vellore: GQ OC = #288, MQ OC = #5,606. Here MQ is wider because of CMC's unique minority network seats. At most other colleges, GQ and MQ ranks are closer.
Exception — CMC Vellore: GQ OC = #288, MQ OC = #5,606. Here MQ is wider because of CMC's unique minority network seats. At most other colleges, GQ and MQ ranks are closer.
All ranks are TN state merit ranks. GQ = Govt Quota (domicile, regulated fee). MQ = Management Quota (open to all, higher fee). Colleges sorted by GQ competitiveness.
Formity's analysis · TNMC / DMER 2025 · formity.ai
Deposits, Bond & Penalties
Section 9
Deposits, Bond & Penalties
What you pay upfront, what's refundable, and what happens if you leave — verified from official TN brochures.
| Item | GQ (Govt Quota) | MQ (Management) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | ₹500 | ₹1,000 | Non-refundable. SC/SCA/ST exempt from GQ application fee |
| Registration Fee | ₹500 | ₹1,000 | Non-refundable. Paid at counselling registration |
| Security Deposit | ₹30,000 | ₹1,00,000 | GQ: only for SF college seats (govt college = nil). SC/SCA/ST exempt if income <₹2.5L |
| Stray Round Extra Deposit | ₹5,00,000 | Additional deposit for stray round. Non-refundable if not joined | |
₹10L
Discontinuation Fee
If you discontinue the course after permitted resignation date in R1, or any time in later rounds, you must pay ₹10,00,000 by DD. This applies to both GQ and MQ. Mandatory agreement bond signed at admission.
Free Exit
R1 & R2 (before deadline)
R1: Not joined / resigned before stipulated date = free exit, no forfeiture. R2: Not joined = can attend R3 (no forfeiture). R3 onwards: Not joining = forfeit security deposit + tuition fee + blocked from next round.
Debarment
Stray Round Penalty
Stray round allottees who fail to join: forfeit security deposit + tuition fee + pay ₹10L discontinuation fee + debarred from TN UG counselling for 1 academic year.
7.5%
Govt School Quota Rule
Students admitted under 7.5% govt school reservation cannot exit at all. If they discontinue, they pay ₹10L discontinuation fee + reimburse all govt-incurred educational expenses (tuition, hostel, mess, university fees).
All deposit and penalty amounts verified from official TN DME GQ Prospectus (Clause 17, 22, 23, 26) and MQ Prospectus (Clause 15, 19, 20, 21) for 2024-2025 session.
2025 DATA — What Actually Happened
25.4% of R1 allottees moved to a different college in R2 — forfeiting their deposit.
2,038
R1→R2 college changes
(deposit forfeited)
(deposit forfeited)
30.3%
GQ candidates moved
(vs 14.9% MQ)
(vs 14.9% MQ)
32.9%
ST community highest
move rate
move rate
Why GQ moves more: Govt quota deposit (₹30K at SF colleges, nil at govt colleges) is lower than MQ (₹1L), making exit cheaper. GQ candidates who get a better govt college in R2 pay ₹30K to upgrade — rational for a 4.5-year MBBS. MQ candidates face ₹1L forfeiture, so they exit only for a significantly better option.
Source: Per-candidate R1+R2 allotment PDFs, TN DME GQ/MQ counselling 2025. 8,265 candidates tracked.
Formity's analysis · TNMC / DMER 2025 · formity.ai
Documents & Eligibility
Section 10
Documents & Eligibility
What you need to upload during application and carry to the college — from TN DME official brochure.
GQ Application Documents
1. NEET UG Admit Card + Score Card
2. Class X mark sheet (both sides)
3. Class XI mark sheet (both sides)
4. HSC mark sheet (both sides)
5. Transfer Certificate (after HSC)
6. Proof of study VI to XII in TN
7. Community Certificate (if claiming reservation)
8. Nativity Certificate
9. Parent's Community Certificate (from TN Revenue Authority)
10. Income Certificate (for fee exemption claims)
11. Eligibility Certificate from TN MGR Medical University (non-State Board/CBSE/ICSE only)
2. Class X mark sheet (both sides)
3. Class XI mark sheet (both sides)
4. HSC mark sheet (both sides)
5. Transfer Certificate (after HSC)
6. Proof of study VI to XII in TN
7. Community Certificate (if claiming reservation)
8. Nativity Certificate
9. Parent's Community Certificate (from TN Revenue Authority)
10. Income Certificate (for fee exemption claims)
11. Eligibility Certificate from TN MGR Medical University (non-State Board/CBSE/ICSE only)
MQ Application Documents
Same as GQ plus:
Minority seats: Study certificate with linguistic details (Telugu/Malayalam) or religious minority certificate (Christian) from Revenue Authority + TN Nativity
NRI seats: NRI status from Indian Embassy + relationship certificate + NRI financial supporter's passport + NRE bank passbook + evidence of US $1,000 development charge
OCI: OCI card + birth certificate + parent's passport/OCI card + ward certificate
Minority seats: Study certificate with linguistic details (Telugu/Malayalam) or religious minority certificate (Christian) from Revenue Authority + TN Nativity
NRI seats: NRI status from Indian Embassy + relationship certificate + NRI financial supporter's passport + NRE bank passbook + evidence of US $1,000 development charge
OCI: OCI card + birth certificate + parent's passport/OCI card + ward certificate
| Eligibility Rule | GQ | MQ |
|---|---|---|
| Nativity | TN native mandatory | Open to all states (except minority = TN native) |
| Age | 17 years by 31 Dec of admission year | |
| NEET Percentile | OC: 50th, SC/ST/OBC: 40th, PwD-UR: 45th, PwD-SC/ST/OBC: 40th | |
| HSC Marks | 50% in PCB (40% for SC/ST/OBC, 45% for PwD-UR) | |
| Schooling | TN native who studied VI-XII in TN or partly outside | No restriction on study location |
| Other-state natives | Only if studied VI-XII continuously in TN → OC only, no reservation | Eligible without domicile |
| Currently pursuing MBBS | NOT eligible to apply again for MBBS | |
| Hepatitis B Vaccine | Mandatory before admission, produce certificate | |
Community Certificate rules: ST certificate from Revenue Divisional Officer / Sub-Collector. SC/SCA from Tahsildar of native Taluk. BC/BCM/MBC&DNC from HQ Deputy Tahsildar / Zonal Deputy Tahsildar. Certificate of either one parent from TN Revenue Authority is required for communal reservation. Certificates from other states will not be considered for TN reservation.
Documents and eligibility from TN DME GQ Prospectus (Clause 7-12) and MQ Prospectus (Clause 6-10) for 2024-2025 session.
Formity's analysis · TNMC / DMER 2025 · formity.ai
Deemed Universities
Section 11
Deemed Universities
13 deemed universities in TN under MCC counselling. Open to all India. Not through TN DME.
Sri Lalithambigai Medical College, Chennai
MCC deemed data available
Fee: ₹21L/yr
Fee: ₹21L/yr
Sri Ramachandra Medical College (SRMC), Chennai
MCC deemed data available
Fee: ₹30L/yr
Fee: ₹30L/yr
Vels Medical College, Tiruvallur
MCC deemed data available
Fee: ₹21L/yr
Fee: ₹21L/yr
Vinayaka Missions Medical College, Salem
MCC deemed data available
Fee: ₹21L/yr
Fee: ₹21L/yr
Meenakshi Medical College, Enathur
MCC deemed data available
Fee: ₹23L/yr
Fee: ₹23L/yr
Saveetha Medical College, Kanchipuram
MCC deemed data available
Fee: ₹27L/yr
Fee: ₹27L/yr
SRM Medical College, Kanchipuram
MCC deemed data available
Fee: ₹28L/yr
Fee: ₹28L/yr
J R Medical College and Hospital Villupuram District, Tamilnadu Villupuram
MCC deemed data available
Fee: ₹26L/yr
Fee: ₹26L/yr
ACS Medical College, Chennai
MCC deemed data available
Fee: ₹25L/yr
Fee: ₹25L/yr
Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Kanchipuram
MCC deemed data available
Fee: ₹27L/yr
Fee: ₹27L/yr
Shri Sathya Sai Medical College, Kanchipuram
MCC deemed data available
Fee: ₹22L/yr
Fee: ₹22L/yr
Sree Balaji Medical College, Chennai
MCC deemed data available
Fee: ₹30L/yr
Fee: ₹30L/yr
Bharath Medical College, Chennai
MCC deemed data available
Fee: ₹28L/yr
Fee: ₹28L/yr
Deemed colleges are NOT part of TN state counselling. All admissions via MCC deemed counselling (separate registration, separate fees). UR closing rank shown is from MCC R1 2025. Category-wise deemed data available for Formity Complete users.
Formity's analysis · TNMC / DMER 2025 · formity.ai
What actually happened in Tamil Nadu UG 2025
Every Rank is a Story
What actually happened in Tamil Nadu UG 2025
These aren't projections — this is what students actually did. The data tells the story.
THE TIGHTEST RACE IN INDIA
Madras Medical College
Top Govt
R1 OC closing: State rank #70 (AIR ~926) — only the top 70 OC candidates in all of Tamil Nadu got Madras MC.
R2 OC closing: State rank #122 — minimal movement. Madras MC students rarely leave.
R2 OC closing: State rank #122 — minimal movement. Madras MC students rarely leave.
Compare this to Karnataka where BMCRI's GM closing went from 1,299 to 13,602 between R1 and R2. At Madras MC, the closing barely moved. TN's top government colleges have extreme holding power — students who get in, stay.
THE CMC VELLORE MATH
CMC GQ: ₹2.39L total
₹53,000/yr x 4.5 years = ₹2.39L.
State rank #288 OC closing.
Cheapest private MBBS in India.
State rank #288 OC closing.
Cheapest private MBBS in India.
Any other TN private GQ: ₹19.6–24.3L
₹4.35–5.40L/yr x 4.5 years = ₹19.6–24.3L.
Same state rank pool. Similar OC closing.
8–10x more expensive than CMC.
Same state rank pool. Similar OC closing.
8–10x more expensive than CMC.
SAME COLLEGE, DIFFERENT WORLD
At Sree Mookambika Institute, the GQ OC closing was state rank #3,582 (approx AIR 46,000). The MQ OC closing was state rank #21,413 — 6x wider.
A TN domicile student at rank #3,582 paid ₹4.40L/yr (GQ). A non-domicile student at rank #21,413 paid ₹13.50L/yr (MQ) for the same seat at the same college. Domicile privilege in TN = ₹41L saved over 4.5 years.
A TN domicile student at rank #3,582 paid ₹4.40L/yr (GQ). A non-domicile student at rank #21,413 paid ₹13.50L/yr (MQ) for the same seat at the same college. Domicile privilege in TN = ₹41L saved over 4.5 years.
CATEGORIES THAT DON'T EXIST ELSEWHERE
A BCM (Backward Class Muslim) student in TN gets reservation under a category that has no central equivalent. In MCC AIQ counselling, this student competes as General/UR — no reservation benefit.
Similarly, MBC&DNC students get 20% reservation in TN but have no matching central category. For these students, TN state counselling is structurally the better option — their reservation only works here.
Similarly, MBC&DNC students get 20% reservation in TN but have no matching central category. For these students, TN state counselling is structurally the better option — their reservation only works here.
This is why BCM and MBC&DNC students overwhelmingly prefer TN state counselling over MCC. Their category gives them a competitive advantage that literally doesn't exist anywhere else.
Tamil Nadu rewards domicile more than any other state.
₹18K govt fees. GQ at ₹4.35–5.40L vs MQ at ₹13.50–16.20L at private colleges. Categories that don't exist in MCC. CMC Vellore at ₹53K/yr. If you're a TN domicile student, state counselling is almost always the better financial decision. The students who made the right call had data. That's what Formity builds for you.
Formity's analysis · TNMC / DMER 2025 · formity.ai
Detailed information
Detailed data for Formity Complete users
Category-wise closing ranks (BC, BCM, MBC&DNC, SC, SCA, ST), college-wise fee breakdowns, MQ accessibility analysis, round-wise movement patterns, and personalized rank-based recommendations are available with Formity Complete.
Formity's analysis · TNMC / DMER 2025 · formity.ai
Source: NTA NEET (UG) 2025 Press Release · 14 June 2025 · Updated 26 May 2026 · NEET UG 2026 cycle