The Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DME) in Tamil Nadu has started the choice filling process for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG Round 3 counselling. This process began on October 30, 2025 . Students who registered for Round 3 can now select their preferred medical and dental colleges for MBBS and BDS courses. The official website for this is tnmedicalselection.net .
Registration for this round has already closed. Students must fill their choices carefully because the seat allotment results will be announced on November 3, 2025 . This is a crucial step for students aiming to secure a medical or dental seat in Tamil Nadu colleges.
Important Dates for TN NEET UG Round 3 Counselling 2025
Here are the key dates for students participating in the Round 3 counselling:
| Event | Date |
| Choice Filling Begins | October 30, 2025 |
| Choice Locking Period | November 1, 2025 (12:00 Noon to 5:00 P.M.) |
| Seat Allotment Result | November 3, 2025 |
Check Vacant Seats First
Before filling choices, students should check the list of vacant seats. DME TN has released a tentative list of available seats for MBBS and BDS courses. This list is on the official website. Knowing which colleges have open seats can help students make better choices.
How to Fill Choices Online
Students can follow these simple steps to fill their choices for TN NEET UG Round 3:
- Step 1: Go to the official website: tnmedicalselection.net .
- Step 2: Look for the candidate login section and log in using your details.
- Step 3: Your personal dashboard for TN NEET UG Round 3 will open.
- Step 4: Find and click on the link for 'TN NEET UG Round 3 Choice Filling 2025'.
- Step 5: You will see a list of colleges. Choose the colleges you prefer.
- Step 6: Arrange these chosen colleges in order of your preference. Put your most preferred college first.
- Step 7: After arranging your choices, make sure to 'lock' them. This must be done before the deadline on November 1, 2025 , between 12:00 Noon and 5:00 P.M.
Important Instructions for Choice Filling
Students must remember these points while filling their choices:
- Fresh Choices: You need to fill new choices for Round 3. Any choices you made in Round 2 will not be considered.
- Choice Locking: The option to lock your choices will be active only on November 1, 2025 , from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 P.M. It is important to lock your choices.
- No Changes After Locking: Once you lock your choices, you cannot change them later. So, be very careful while making your final selections.
- Preferred Colleges Only: Only choose colleges that you are willing to join.
- Fee Exemption: For students who have a 7.5% special reservation (for Tamil Nadu Government School Students), there is no processing fee, security deposit, or tuition fee.
- Previous Allotment: If you get a new seat in Round 3, the seat you got in earlier rounds will be given to another student.
- Edit Choices: You can edit or change your choices many times before you lock them.
- Stray Vacancy Round: If you get a seat in Round 3, you will not be able to participate in the 'stray vacancy' round later.
What Happens After Choice Filling?
After the choice locking period ends, the DME TN will process all the choices. The seat allotment results will be published on November 3, 2025 . Students should visit the official website to check their allotment status. If a seat is allotted, students will need to complete the admission process as per the instructions provided.
For more details and updates, students are advised to regularly check the official website: tnmedicalselection.net .
