MGR Medical University Admission 2026 (TNMGRMU) covers MBBS, BDS and other health sciences courses offered through its 400+ affiliated colleges in Tamil Nadu. Admission is based on NEET scores and centralised counselling, and the university does not hold a separate entrance test.

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu, manages 85% of MBBS and BDS seats under the state quota through tnmedicalselection.net. MCC conducts counselling for the remaining 15% All India Quota seats through mcc.nic.in. Key admission-related fees include the registration fee of INR 500 for government quota and INR 1,000 for NRI quota, along with refundable security deposits of INR 30,000 for government college seats and INR 1 Lakh for NRI quota seats.

Admission Update:
  • MBBS & BDS: TN state counselling is conducted at tnmedicalselection.net. The later rounds for MBBS and BDS include Round 3 and stray vacancy counselling in October 2026.
  • MD, MS & MDS: PG medical admission uses NEET PG for MD/MS and NEET MDS for MDS. TN state PG counselling is expected in November-December 2026 (tentative), and PG mop-up and stray vacancy rounds are expected in January-February 2027 (tentative).
  • A 7.5% horizontal reservation is available for Tamil Nadu government school students across all quota categories under TN Act, 2020.
  • For state quota admission, students need valid TN nativity. Students who studied Classes 6-12 in Tamil Nadu can also be eligible.
  • Refundable security deposit: INR 30,000 for government college seats and INR 1 Lakh for NRI quota seats.
  • SC/ST students whose family income is below INR 2.5 lakh/year get a full tuition fee waiver, with the government paying the college directly.

MGR Medical University Portal: tnmgrmu.ac.in | State Counselling Portal: tnmedicalselection.net

Dr MGR Medical University Admission, Management Quota: Private medical and dental colleges under MGR Medical University offer management quota seats. Tamil Nadu is an open state for this quota, so students from any state can apply through DME Tamil Nadu.

MGR Medical University Important Dates 2026

Event Date
MCC NEET UG AIQ Round 3 Result September 30, 2026
MCC NEET UG AIQ Round 3 Reporting October 1-9, 2026
MCC NEET UG AIQ Round 3 Verification of Joined Candidates Data October 10, 2026
State Counselling Round 3 September 28-October 9, 2026
MCC NEET UG Online Stray Vacancy Round Registration and Payment October 12-14, 2026
MCC NEET UG Online Stray Vacancy Round Choice Filling and Locking October 12-15, 2026
MCC NEET UG Online Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Processing October 15-16, 2026
MCC NEET UG Online Stray Vacancy Round Result October 17, 2026
State Counselling Round 4, Stray Round October 17-21, 2026
MCC NEET UG Online Stray Vacancy Round Reporting October 19-26, 2026
NEET PG 2026 Result September 2026 (Tentative)
MCC MD/MS AIQ Round 1 Counselling November 2026 (Tentative)
TN State Quota PG Counselling Round 1 November-December 2026 (Tentative)
PG Mop-up and Stray Vacancy Rounds January-February 2027 (Tentative)

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

MGR Medical University UG Admission 2026

UG admission at TNMGRMU-affiliated colleges covers MBBS, BDS, B.Sc Nursing, B.Pharm, Pharm.D and Allied Health Sciences courses. MBBS and BDS seats are allotted through NEET UG counselling, while nursing, pharmacy and allied health courses use Class 12 marks and DME Tamil Nadu merit lists.

MGR Medical University MBBS & BDS Eligibility Criteria

Course

Eligibility

 Selection Criteria
MBBS

10+2 with PCB and English. Minimum marks: 50% for General and 40% for SC/ST/OBC

Age: 17 by Dec 31, 2026. TN nativity is needed for state quota.

NEET UG score plus TN state merit rank for state quota

NEET rank for AIQ through MCC
BDS

MGR Medical University MBBS & BDS Selection Criteria

Seats are allotted only by NEET UG rank within the relevant category. There is no interview and no separate college-level test.

TN state quota split:

  • Open: 31%, BC: 26.5%, including BC-Muslim 3.5%, MBC/DNC: 20%, SC: 18%, including SCA 3%, and ST: 1%.
  • A 5% horizontal reservation is also available for PwBD students across all categories.
  • The state merit rank is prepared using NEET UG score and reservation category.
  • If two students have the same NEET score:
    • Higher marks in Biology, including Botany and Zoology
    • Higher marks in Chemistry
    • Higher marks in Physics
    • Lower share of wrong answers across all subjects
    • Further sub-criteria, such as wrong answers in individual subjects
    • If the tie still remains, a random process is used as per the latest NTA rules
  • Management quota seats are filled by DME Tamil Nadu after the state quota rounds are completed.

How to Apply for MBBS & BDS at MGR Medical University?

Key Insight: Students should upload documents at tnmedicalselection.net as early as possible. Previous TN counselling cycles did not provide a late registration window, so early submission helps avoid merit list day problems.

  • Register with a mobile number and email ID.
  • Pay the registration fee: INR 500 for government quota and INR 1,000 for NRI quota. SC/ST students do not pay the government quota registration fee.
  • Upload documents, including NEET UG scorecard, Class 10 and 12 certificates, nativity certificate, community certificate and Aadhaar.
  • Download the call letter after the merit list is released.
  • Attend document verification at the reporting centre.
  • Enter college and course preferences during choice filling.
  • Check the seat allotment result online and download the allotment order.
  • Report to the allotted college, submit original documents, and pay the security deposit and tuition fee.

For AIQ seats, 15%, students must register separately at mcc.nic.in after the NEET UG result.

MGR Medical University Nursing, Pharmacy & AHS Eligibility Criteria

For B.Sc Nursing, B.Pharm, Pharm.D and Allied Health Sciences, applications are submitted online through tnmedicalselection.net after the course notification is released by DME Tamil Nadu.

Course Eligibility Selection

B.Sc Nursing

10+2 with PCB and English with minimum 45% marks, or 40% for SC/ST/OBC

Age 17 by December 31, 2026


10+2 marks, no entrance exam. DME TN merit list
B.Pharma 10+2 with PCB or PCM with minimum 40-45% for General and 35-40% for SC/ST
Pharma.D 10+2 with PCB and 40-50% marks

How to Apply for UG Nursing, Pharmacy & AHS Courses?

  • Wait for the course notification after Class 12 results.
  • Register using a mobile number and email ID.
  • Fill in marks, category and domicile details at tnmedicalselection.net.
  • Submit a separate application for each course.
  • Pay the application fee, which varies by quota and category.
  • Upload mark sheets, transfer certificate, community certificate, nativity certificate, Aadhaar and photo.
  • Check the merit list prepared from normalized Class 12 marks.
  • Fill college choices in order of preference.
  • Check the online seat allotment result.
  • Report to the college, submit originals and pay the admission fee.
  • Take part in mop-up or stray rounds if seats remain vacant.

MGR Medical University PG Medical Admission 2026

For PG medical courses, TNMGRMU-affiliated colleges use NEET PG for MD/MS and NEET MDS for MDS. Counselling is the only route for seat allotment, and students do not appear for an interview or group discussion.

MGR Medical University PG Medical Eligibility Criteria

Course Eligibility Selection Criteria

MD / MS

MBBS with 12-month rotating internship

NEET PG qualified. TN domicile or MBBS from a TNMGRMU college is needed for state quota.


NEET PG rank

MDS

BDS with 12-month rotating internship

NEET MDS qualified.

MGR Medical University PG Medical Selection Criteria 2026

PG medical seats are filled only through counselling based on NEET PG or NEET MDS rank.

  • Government Colleges, MD/MS: 50% seats are filled through MCC under AIQ and 50% through DME Tamil Nadu under state quota.
  • Private Colleges, MD/MS: DME Tamil Nadu conducts counselling for all seats.
  • PG management quota seats in private deemed universities are filled after state and AIQ rounds.

Key Insight: Students who finished MBBS from a TNMGRMU-affiliated college but do not have Tamil Nadu domicile may still be eligible for state quota PG seats. They should check the DME Tamil Nadu PG portal before choosing only AIQ counselling.

How to Apply for PG Medical at MGR Medical University?

  • Qualify NEET PG for MD/MS or NEET MDS for MDS with the required minimum percentile.
  • Register at mcc.nic.in during the MCC PG counselling window for AIQ seats.
  • Register on the DME Tamil Nadu PG portal after the notification is released for TN state quota.
  • Upload MBBS or BDS degree certificate, internship completion certificate, NEET scorecard and nativity proof.
  • Choose specialisations and colleges during the choice-filling window.
  • Download the seat allotment letter and report to the allotted college with original documents.

MGR Medical University Certificate and Diploma Admission 2026

TNMGRMU-affiliated colleges also offer AHS diploma and certificate courses. Admission is based on Class 12 marks and the DME Tamil Nadu merit list, with applications submitted online at tnmedicalselection.net.

Course Eligibility Selection
AHS Diploma and Certificate 10+2 in relevant subjects with minimum 45% marks 10+2 marks, no entrance exam. DME TN merit list

How to Apply for Certificate and Diploma Courses?

  • Check the course notification released after Class 12 results.
  • Register with a mobile number and email ID.
  • Enter marks, category and domicile details at tnmedicalselection.net.
  • Apply separately for each course.
  • Pay the application fee as per quota and category.
  • Upload mark sheets, transfer certificate, community certificate, nativity certificate, Aadhaar and photo.
  • Follow the merit list prepared from normalized Class 12 marks.
  • Choose preferred colleges during choice filling.
  • Check seat allotment online.
  • Report to the allotted college, submit originals and pay the admission fee.
  • Join mop-up or stray vacancy rounds if seats remain.

MGR Medical University Scholarships 2026

Students studying in TNMGRMU-affiliated colleges can apply for Tamil Nadu government and central scholarships. Most applications are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in after the academic session starts.

  • SC/ST Full Fee Waiver: SC/ST students with annual family income below INR 2.5 lakh get full tuition exemption. This applies to government colleges and government quota seats in private colleges.
  • Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST: This central government scheme supports SC/ST students in professional medical courses by covering tuition and maintenance.
  • Tamil Nadu Government Scholarship: BC and MBC students in government and aided institutions can apply for this scholarship.
  • Central Sector Scholarship: This merit-cum-means scholarship is for students from families with income below INR 4.5 lakh per year.

MGR Medical University Admission FAQs

Ques. Do students need NEET for MBBS at MGR Medical University colleges?

Ans. Yes. NEET UG is compulsory for MBBS and BDS admission. Dr MGR Medical University does not run its own entrance test. Seats are allotted through DME Tamil Nadu state counselling or MCC All India Quota counselling based on NEET UG rank.

Ques. Are students from outside Tamil Nadu allowed to apply for MBBS seats?

Ans. Students from other states can apply for management quota and NRI quota MBBS seats. Tamil Nadu is open for management quota admission. State quota seats need Tamil Nadu nativity or study from Classes 6 to 12 in Tamil Nadu.

Ques. What is the MBBS seat intake under MGR Medical University-affiliated colleges?

Ans. The MBBS intake mentioned is 8,700 seats across 59 medical colleges affiliated with MGR Medical University. This includes 5,200 seats in 37 government colleges and 3,500 seats in 22 self-financing colleges. DME Tamil Nadu handles state quota counselling, while MCC manages All India Quota seats.

Ques. How much is the counselling registration fee for Dr MGR Medical University Admission 2026?

Ans. The registration fee is INR 500 for government quota seats and INR 1,000 for NRI quota seats. SC/ST students do not pay the government quota registration fee. A separate management quota fee figure is not specified.

Ques. What Class 12 marks are needed for admission eligibility?

Ans. General category students need at least 50% aggregate in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English. SC, ST and OBC students need at least 40% aggregate. This is only the basic Class 12 eligibility, while seat allotment depends on NEET UG rank.

Ques. What refundable deposit applies for MBBS admission?

Ans. A refundable security deposit of INR 30,000 is charged for government college seats. For NRI quota seats, the refundable security deposit is INR 1 lakh. The admission notice does not give separate detailed fee structures for government and private colleges.

Ques. Which later counselling rounds are listed for MGR Medical University Admission 2026?

Ans. The ongoing and upcoming schedule includes NEET UG Round 3, state counselling Round 3, MCC online stray vacancy round and state stray round in October 2026. PG counselling for state quota is expected in November-December 2026 (tentative).

Ques. Who can apply for MD and MS admission at Dr MGR Medical University-affiliated colleges?

Ans. Students must have an MBBS degree, complete a 12-month rotating internship and qualify NEET PG 2026. For state quota PG seats, Tamil Nadu domicile or MBBS from an MGR Medical University-affiliated college is required.

Ques. What is the Tamil Nadu government school reservation in medical admission?

Ans. Tamil Nadu gives 7.5% horizontal reservation to students who studied Classes 6 to 12 in Tamil Nadu government schools. This reservation applies across quota categories and was introduced under Tamil Nadu Act, 2020, for state quota seats.

Ques. Can a student get direct MBBS admission through management quota?

Ans. Direct MBBS admission without NEET is not allowed. Management quota MBBS seats are available in private colleges affiliated with MGR Medical University, but students must have a valid NEET UG score and apply through DME Tamil Nadu at tnmedicalselection.net.