Is NEET mandatory for MBBS admission in MGR Medical University-affiliated colleges?

Yes. NEET UG is mandatory for all MBBS and BDS admissions. Dr MGR Medical University does not conduct an independent entrance exam. All seats in affiliated colleges are filled based on NEET UG rank through DME Tamil Nadu state counselling or MCC All India Quota counselling.

Can candidates from other states apply for MBBS seats at Dr MGR Medical University colleges?

Candidates from other states can apply for management quota and NRI quota MBBS seats. Tamil Nadu is an open state for management quota. State quota seats require Tamil Nadu nativity or completion of Classes 6 to 12 in Tamil Nadu.

How many MBBS seats are available across MGR Medical University-affiliated colleges?

Approximately 8,700 MBBS seats are available across 59 medical colleges affiliated with MGR Medical University 5,200 seats across 37 government colleges and 3,500 seats across 22 self-financing colleges. DME Tamil Nadu conducts state quota counselling, while MCC handles the remaining All India Quota seats.

What is the application fee for Dr MGR Medical University Admission counselling 2026?

The registration fee is INR 500 for government quota seats. For NRI quota, the fee is INR 1,000. SC/ST candidates are exempt from the government quota registration fee. The document does not specify a separate management quota fee figure.

What are the Class 12 marks required for MGR Medical University Admission eligibility?

General category candidates need a minimum of 50% aggregate in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. SC, ST, and OBC candidates need a minimum of 40% aggregate. This is a Class 12 eligibility criterion, separate from the NEET UG rank used for actual seat allotment.

What security deposit is required for MBBS admission under Dr MGR Medical University?

A refundable security deposit of INR 30,000 applies to government college seats. For NRI quota seats, the refundable security deposit is INR 1 lakh. Specific fee structures for government versus private colleges are not detailed in the current admission notification.

When does MGR Medical University Admission counselling 2026 begin?

Online registration at tnmedicalselection.net opened on June 29, 2026. NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam was held June 21, with results expected by July 20, 2026 (tentative). State merit list and seat allotment rounds are expected August-September 2026 (tentative).

What is the eligibility for MD and MS admission at Dr MGR Medical University-affiliated colleges?

Candidates must hold an MBBS degree and complete a 12-month rotating internship. Qualifying NEET PG 2026 is mandatory. Tamil Nadu domicile or completion of MBBS from an MGR Medical University-affiliated college is required to be eligible for state quota PG seats.

What is the government school student quota in Dr MGR Medical University Admission?

Tamil Nadu reserves 7.5% of seats horizontally for students who completed Classes 6 to 12 in Tamil Nadu government schools. This reservation applies across all quota categories. It was introduced under Tamil Nadu Act, 2020, and applies to state quota seats.

Is there a direct admission or management quota for MBBS in Tamil Nadu?

Direct admission without NEET is not permitted. However, management quota MBBS seats are available at private colleges affiliated with MGR Medical University. Tamil Nadu is an open state, so candidates from any state with a valid NEET UG score can apply for management quota through DME Tamil Nadu at tnmedicalselection.net.

MGR Medical University Ranking 2026

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Collegedunia Ranking

MGR Medical University Dental ranking by Collegedunia.com is 260 out of 300 colleges in India in 2026.

Stream / Category	2026 Ranking	2025 Ranking
Medical Compare	-	#123 out of 632 in India 2025 #8th in Chennai
Dental Compare	#260 out of 300 in India 2026 #11th in Chennai	-

CWUR Ranking

MGR Medical University Overall ranking by Center for World University Rankings is 1573 out of 2000 colleges in International in 2025 and it was 1572 out of 2000 colleges in International in 2022.

Stream / Category	2025 Ranking	2022 Ranking
Overall Compare	#1573 out of 2000 in International 2025	#1572 out of 2000 in International 2022

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