The Directorate of Medical Education and Research, Tamil Nadu, has announced the schedule for NEET PG 2025 counselling. This process is for students seeking admission to postgraduate (PG) medical degree or diploma courses in Tamil Nadu. Online registration and choice filling will begin on November 20, 2025 , at 2 PM . Candidates who have successfully cleared the NEET PG exam with the required qualifying marks can take part in this admission process. The last day to register, pay fees, and lock choices is November 24, 2025 , by 5 PM . Students must complete all steps on the official website, tnmedicalselection.net , within these strict deadlines.
Important Dates for TN NEET PG 2025 Round 1 Counselling
Here are the key dates for the first round of Tamil Nadu NEET PG counselling:
| Events | Dates |
| Online Registration, Fee Payment, and Choice Filling Starts | November 20, 2025 , at 2 PM |
| Last Date to Register, Pay Fee, and Lock Choices | November 24, 2025 , till 5 PM |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | November 25, 2025 |
| Declaration of Seat Allotment Result | November 26, 2025 |
| Downloading of Provisional Allotment Result | November 26 to December 3, 2025 , till 3 PM |
| Last Date to Report to Allotted College | December 3, 2025 , till 5 PM |
Who Can Apply? (Eligibility)
Only candidates who have passed the NEET PG 2025 examination and met the required cutoff scores are eligible to participate. It is important for all applicants to check the detailed eligibility conditions mentioned in the official information bulletin on the Directorate's website before applying. Meeting these conditions is a must for successful admission.
How to Apply: Step-by-Step Process
The counselling process for TN NEET PG 2025 involves several important stages. Following each step correctly and on time is crucial for securing a seat in a postgraduate medical course.
1. Online Registration and Fee Payment
- Visit the official website: tnmedicalselection.net .
- Click on the registration link for NEET PG 2025 counselling.
- Provide your basic details accurately to create an account.
- Pay the non-refundable registration fee of Rs 1,000 online.
- Additionally, candidates must pay a refundable security deposit. For those aiming for government medical colleges, the deposit is Rs 30,000 . For self-financing colleges, the deposit is Rs 1,00,000 . This deposit is returned if a candidate does not get a seat or withdraws properly.
2. Filling and Locking Choices
- After registration and fee payment, candidates can select their preferred postgraduate courses and colleges.
- Students should carefully choose colleges and specializations based on their preferences and eligibility.
- Once all choices are made, candidates must 'lock' their choices. This step confirms their selections. Choices that are not locked will not be considered for seat allotment.
- Remember, the last date to complete this step is November 24, 2025 , by 5 PM . No extensions will be given.
3. Seat Allotment and College Reporting
- The Directorate will process the seat allotment on November 25, 2025 .
- The seat allotment results will be declared on November 26, 2025 , on the official website.
- Eligible candidates can download their provisional allotment letters from November 26 to December 3, 2025 .
- Finally, candidates who are allotted a seat must report to their respective colleges with all necessary documents by December 3, 2025 , before 5 PM . Failing to report by the deadline can lead to cancellation of the allotted seat.
Key Guidelines to Remember
Students participating in the TN NEET PG 2025 counselling process should keep these points in mind:
- The official website for all counselling activities is tnmedicalselection.net .
- Always provide accurate and authentic information during registration. Any false details can lead to disqualification.
- Make sure to lock your choices after filling them. Unlocked choices will not be considered.
- All deadlines are strict. There will be no extensions for any stage of the counselling process. Plan to complete all steps well before the final dates.
This counselling process is crucial for medical graduates in Tamil Nadu to pursue their higher studies. Following the steps and deadlines carefully will ensure a smooth application experience.