| Updated On - Aug 31, 2026
DMER Tamil Nadu has opened NEET MDS Round 1 counselling 2026 registration at tnmedicalselection.net. Eligible candidates must complete registration, choice filling and fee payment to secure Government or Management Quota MDS seats in the state.
The Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) has released a notice. Tamil Nadu NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 counselling registration is now open. Candidates can apply on the official portal at tnmedicalselection.net. The window covers Government Quota and Management Quota MDS seats.
Only candidates who qualified NEET MDS 2026 are eligible to register. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) conducts this exam. Applicants must finish registration, choice filling and fee payment on time.
Missing the last date can cost preferred college choices. The state processes counselling separately from the All India Quota by MCC. Aspirants must register in both if they want AIQ and state seats.
Check Now: Download Tamil Nadu NEET MDS Round 1 Counselling 2026 PDF
Tamil Nadu NEET MDS Round 1 Counselling 2026 Schedule
| Round | Process | Date & Time From | Date & Time To | Rank | NEET Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration / Payment and Choice Filling & Locking | 29-08-2026, 10:00 A.M. | 03-09-2026, 05:00 P.M. |
GR 001 to GR 118 GR 001 to GR 660 |
772 to 272 665 to 272 |
TN NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 Key Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Directorate of Medical Education and Research, Tamil Nadu |
| Programme | Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) |
| Round | Round 1 |
| Official Portal | tnmedicalselection.net |
| Quotas Covered | Government Quota and Management Quota |
| Qualifying Exam | NEET MDS 2026 (NBEMS) |
| Mode of Registration | Online |
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
Candidates must meet the eligibility norms fixed by DMER Tamil Nadu. The main conditions are listed below.
- Must have qualified NEET MDS 2026 with the required percentile.
- Must hold a BDS degree from a recognised dental college.
- Must have completed the compulsory rotating internship by the cut-off date.
- Must meet Tamil Nadu nativity or eligibility as per state rules.
- Must be registered with the Dental Council of India or state council.
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How to Register for TN NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 Counselling?
Candidates must complete the steps listed on the DMER portal. Registration, choice filling and fee payment are done online.
- Visit the official portal at tnmedicalselection.net.
- Click on the NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 counselling link.
- Register using NEET MDS roll number, date of birth and mobile number.
- Fill personal, academic and category details in the online form.
- Upload scanned copies of the required documents in the given format.
- Pay the counselling registration fee through online payment modes.
- Lock the choices and download the confirmation page for records.
Documents Required for Registration
- NEET MDS 2026 admit card and scorecard
- BDS degree certificate and mark sheets
- Compulsory rotating internship completion certificate
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
- Tamil Nadu nativity or permanent residence certificate
- Community certificate, if applicable
- Dental Council registration certificate
- Aadhaar card and recent passport-size photographs
What Is the Counselling Fee?
The counselling fee is collected online through the DMER portal. Payment is accepted through net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI. The fee amount for each category is listed in the official notification. Candidates should check the notification on tnmedicalselection.net before payment. The fee is non-refundable once paid to the authority.
How Many Rounds Are There?
Tamil Nadu NEET MDS counselling 2026 is held in multiple rounds. DMER holds Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and a Stray Vacancy Round. Seat allotment in each round is based on merit, choices and reservation. Candidates who miss Round 1 can still try later rounds. However, Round 1 offers the widest choice of colleges and seats.
MDS Specialisations Offered in Tamil Nadu
State dental colleges offer nine recognised MDS specialisations. These include Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics. Others cover Prosthodontics, Periodontology and Conservative Dentistry. Oral Pathology, Public Health Dentistry and Paediatric Dentistry are also offered. Oral Medicine and Radiology completes the specialisation list.
Candidates should choose specialisation preferences carefully during choice filling. The chosen specialisation and college decide the training and career path.
Seat Allotment Basis
Seat allotment follows the rank list published by DMER Tamil Nadu. The authority checks rank position, preferences filled and reservation category. Seat availability in each college and course is also considered. Allotted candidates must report to the college with original documents.
Tamil Nadu holds one of the largest MDS seat pools in South India. Missing this Round 1 window pushes candidates into later rounds. Later rounds usually offer fewer specialisation and college choices.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Visit tnmedicalselection.net and read the full Round 1 notification.
- Confirm eligibility for the Tamil Nadu state quota before you apply.
- Keep all documents scanned and ready in the required format.
- Arrange the registration fee and a working online payment mode.
- Complete registration, lock the choices and download the confirmation page.
The Round 1 provisional and final seat allotment list on tnmedicalselection.net. Reporting instructions for allotted colleges will follow soon after allotment.
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