TNMGRMU Admission 2026

Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · TNMGRMU · Estd. 1989
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NEET UG re-exam on 21 Jun 2026. TN MBBS state counselling (via DME) expected Aug 2026. NEET-PG exam 30 Aug 2026. Admission via NEET. Updated: 2026-06-17

About Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University

Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU), established in 1988 (operational 1989) by an Act of the Tamil Nadu state legislature, is the apex state health sciences university of Tamil Nadu. Headquartered at Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai, the university is named after Dr. M.G. Ramachandran — the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and Bharat Ratna recipient. TNMGRMU regulates and conducts examinations for all medical, dental, AYUSH, nursing, pharmacy and paramedical colleges in Tamil Nadu.

TNMGRMU does not run colleges directly but affiliates 400+ health colleges across Tamil Nadu — MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BSMS (Siddha), BUMS, B.Pharm, BSc Nursing, BPT and other allied health programmes at UG; MD/MS, MDS, M.Pharm, MSc Nursing at PG; PhD in health sciences. Recognised by NMC/DCI/CCIM/PCI/INC. Tamil Nadu has the highest density of medical colleges in India.

Admissions through NEET UG for MBBS/BDS/AYUSH/Nursing, NEET PG for MD/MS, NEET MDS for MDS, AIAPGET for AYUSH PG, GPAT for M.Pharm — with state-quota counselling conducted by Directorate of Medical Education (DME) Tamil Nadu.

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Application fee: ₹1,000 (General) / ₹500 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

NEET UG / NEET PG
Conducted by NTA / NBE

TNMGRMU does not conduct independent entrance — admissions through NEET UG for MBBS/BDS/AYUSH/Nursing, NEET PG for MD/MS, NEET MDS for MDS, AIAPGET for AYUSH PG, GPAT for M.Pharm — with state-quota counselling by Directorate of Medical Education (DME) Tamil Nadu.

Eligibility

MBBS/BDS: Plus Two PCB 50% (40% SC/ST/OBC) + NEET UG. BSMS (Siddha): same + NEET UG. MD/MS: MBBS + internship + NEET PG.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
NEET UG 2026 re-exam (NTA) 21 Jun 2026 — — Upcoming
TN NEET UG (MBBS/BDS) state counselling registration Invalid Date — — Upcoming
NEET PG 2026 exam (NBEMS) 30 Aug 2026 — — Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Appear for NEET UG/PG
  2. 2
    Apply for TN state counselling at tnmedicalselection.net
  3. 3
    Submit certificates
  4. 4
    Counselling rounds
  5. 5
    Allotment + fee payment

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

TN state scholarships for medical students, Central Sector Scholarship, TN Chief Minister's Free Education for medical, AICTE Pragati/Saksham, AIIMS/Govt medical college fellowships.

Reservations

TN state policy: SC 18%, ST 1%, MBC/DNC 20%, BC 30%, BC-Muslims 3.5%, EWS 10%, PwBD 4%; Government quota in private medical 15%; NRI quota 15%; Govt servant quota in PG.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University?
Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University admits students primarily through NEET UG / NEET PG. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹1000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹500 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University accept NEET UG / NEET PG scores?
NEET UG / NEET PG is the primary basis for admission at Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.