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MBBS/BDS Admission Process – Tamil Nadu (2024–2025)

1.Online Registration

  • Visit the official website: www.tnmedicalselection.org
  • Click on the “Apply Online for MBBS/BDS 2024–2025” link.
  • Candidates must fill separate online applications for:
    • Government Quota

  • Complete all mandatory fields in the application form.

  • Upload the required supporting documents such as certificates, ID proofs, NEET scorecard, etc.

  • Online application fees must be paid during submission:

      • ₹500 for Government Quota (No fee for SC, SCA, ST categories)

A non-refundable registration fee is applicable:

  • ₹500 for Government Quota

  • Candidates must pay a refundable security deposit:

    • ₹30,000 for Government Quota

  • After scrutiny of applications, the merit lists will be published on the official website. These include:

    1. 7.5% Government School Quota List

    2. Government Quota General List

    3. Special Category List (Ex-servicemen, PwD, etc.)

    4. Minority Category List

    5. NRI Quota List

  • Based on the merit list, eligible candidates will participate in online counselling.
  • Candidates will:

      • Log in and lock their college/course choices.

      • Be allotted seats based on merit + reservation rules.

  • Vacant seats from Round 1 are displayed.

  • Round 1 choices are null and void.

  • Candidates must submit fresh choices for Round 2.

Round 2 Outcomes:

  • Allotted:

    • If Joined: Pay tuition fee and report to college.

    • If Not Joined: Considered a "free exit", no penalty.

  • Not Allotted:

    • Move to the next round (if available).

  • Conducted to fill remaining vacant seats after Round 2.

Round 3 Outcomes:

  • Allotted Candidates:

    • Must report and join the college after paying tuition fee.

  • If Not Joined:

    • Candidate must forfeit the security deposit, tuition fee, and pay a discontinuation fee.

    • Candidate becomes ineligible for further rounds.

  • Conducted offline by the Selection Committee, as per the orders of the Hon’ble Supreme Court and MCC guidelines.

Round 4 Outcomes:

  • Allotted Candidates:

    • Must report and join the allotted college.

  • If Not Joined:

    • Candidate must forfeit the security deposit, tuition fee, and discontinuation fee.

    • Candidate will be barred from participating in next year’s UG counselling.

PG Admission Process – Tamil Nadu

1. Admission Notification

Admission notification for PG Degree/Diploma courses will be released on official websites:

  • Candidates must complete the online application form.

  • Upload all mandatory documents including NEET-PG credentials, certificates, ID proof, and community/nativity proof if applicable.

  • Ensure the application is fully filled and accurate—incomplete or false entries will lead to rejection.

  • Application Fee: ₹3000 (SC/SCA/ST candidates from Tamil Nadu are exempted).

  • Registration Fee for Counselling: ₹1000 (non-refundable).

  • Payment to be made via online modes only.

  • Government Medical Colleges: ₹30,000

  • Government Quota in Self-Financing Colleges: ₹1,00,000
    (Refundable if no seat is allotted in any round. Non-refundable if candidate discontinues.)

  • Merit list prepared based on NEET-PG scores.

  • Additional marks for in-service candidates in remote/difficult areas, as per policy.

  • Rank list published on official websites.

Round 1

  • Candidates lock their choices online.

  • Seats allotted based on rank, choices, and reservation.

  • If Allotted:

    • Pay tuition fee.

    • Report to allotted college with documents.

  • If Not Joined/Resigned within the allowed period: Eligible for next round.

💠 Round 2

  • Vacant and new seats are shown.

  • Fresh choice filling required.

  • If Joined & Resigned After Deadline: Not eligible for further rounds. Penalty applies.

💠 Round 3 (Mop-up Round)

  • For remaining vacancies.

  • Once Allotted:

    • Must join and continue the course.

    • No further round eligibility if not joined.

    • Discontinuation results in full penalty and fee forfeiture.

💠 Stray Vacancy Round

  • Conducted for unfilled seats at the end.

  • Only candidates without allotment in previous rounds are eligible.

  • Once Allotted:

    • Must join without fail.

    • Withdrawal leads to disqualification from future admissions and full penalty.

  • Candidates download their Provisional Allotment Order.

  • Report to the allotted college with original certificates for verification and admission.

B.Sc Nursing & B.Sc MLT Admission Process – 2024-2025

1. Eligibility Criteria

a. Nationality & Nativity

  • Must be a citizen of India.

  • Must be a native of Tamil Nadu.

    • Nativity Certificate required if you studied outside Tamil Nadu.

    • Other State candidates can apply only under Open Category (OC).

b. Age Limit (as on 31st December 2024)

  • Minimum Age: 17 years (common to all).

  • Maximum Age:

    • OC/BC/BCM/MBC/DNC: 30 years

    • SC/SCA/ST: 35 years

    • Relaxation of 15 days allowed if born a few days late.

c. Educational Qualification

  • Must have passed 12th standard with:

    • Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (or Botany and Zoology).

    • English as one of the subjects.

  • Minimum Aggregate Marks:

    • B.Sc Nursing:

      • OC: 45%

      • BC/BCM/MBC/DNC/SC/SCA/ST: 40%

    • B.Sc MLT: Same criteria apply.

a. Dates

  • Start Date: 23 May 2024 @ 12:01 PM

  • Last Date: 21 June 2024 @ 5:00 PM

b. Website to Apply
c. Application Fee

  • ₹500 – to be paid via online bank portal.

d. Documents to Upload

  • 10th Mark Sheet

  • 12th Mark Sheet

  • Transfer Certificate

  • Nativity Certificate (if applicable)

  • Community Certificate

  • First Graduate Certificate (if applicable)

  • Parent’s Community Certificate (for communal reservation)

  • Certificate for special categories (Ex-servicemen/Disability)

  • Study Certificate (6th–12th standard)

  • Merit list is based on marks in Biology, Physics, Chemistry (or Maths) normalized to 200 marks.

    • Either:

      • Biology + (Physics + Chemistry), or

      • Botany & Zoology + (Physics + Chemistry), or

      • Maths + (Physics + Chemistry)

🔁 Tie-breaking Criteria

  1. Higher marks in Biology/Botany-Zoology

  2. Higher marks in Chemistry

  3. Higher marks in Physics

  4. Higher marks in optional subject

  5. Older age

  6. Higher random number

a. Mode: Online (Single Window System)
b. Steps:

  1. Merit List Published – check on official website.

  2. Counselling Schedule Announced – follow the date.

  3. Pay Counselling Fee: ₹250 via online.

  4. Login & Lock Choices – Choose preferred course and college.

  5. Seat Allotment – Based on merit and reservation rules.

  6. Download Allotment Order

  7. Report in Person to the allotted college with originals.

❗ Only candidates who join in the 1st round can participate in the next rounds for re-allotment.

CategoryPercentage
Open Category (OC)31%
Backward Class (BC)30% (incl. 3.5% for BC Muslims)
Most Backward (MBC/DNC)20%
Scheduled Caste (SC)18% (16% for Arunthathiyar within SC)
Scheduled Tribe (ST)1%

  • Government Colleges – Full government quota.

  • Self-Financing Colleges – Limited government quota:

    • 65% in Non-Minority institutions

    • 50% in Minority institutions

  • Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected.

  • Any false documents will lead to cancellation & legal action.

  • No re-allotment allowed within self-financing colleges.

  • No mutual transfer is allowed.

Diploma in Nursing Admission Process (2024–2025)

1. Check Eligibility

Basic Eligibility:

  • You must be a female candidate (including third gender identifying as female).

  • Must be an Indian citizen and a native of Tamil Nadu.

  • Must have completed 17 years and should not exceed 35 years as of 31-12-2024.

Education Qualification:

  • Passed 10th + 12th (HSC) or equivalent.

  • Studied Tamil as the first language.

  • Subjects in HSC:

    • Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Botany & Zoology (preferred)

    • Vocational Nursing or Foundation Science

Minimum Marks:

      • OC/BC/BCM/MBC/DNC – 40% aggregate in relevant subjects.

      • SC/SCA/ST – Pass is sufficient.

Prepare clear scanned copies (in PDF/JPEG) of the following original documents:

  1. 10th and 12th Mark Sheets

  2. Transfer Certificate

  3. Nativity Certificate (if applicable)

  4. Community Certificate (for BC/MBC/SC/ST categories)

  5. Special Category Certificates (if claiming: Ex-Servicemen, Sports, Disability)

  6. Study Certificate (from 6th to 12th standard)

  7. Recent Passport-size Photo

  8. Disability Certificate (if applicable)

  • Go to the official websites:

  • Click on “Diploma in Nursing 2024–25” → “Apply Online”

  • Fill out the form carefully:

    • Personal details

    • Educational details

    • Upload scanned documents

  • Pay the application fee of ₹300 online via bank portal.

  • Submit the form.

  • Save and take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.

If you can’t fill it online, go in person with your parent/guardian and original certificates to the nearest facilitation center:

  • Government Medical Colleges

  • Tamil Nadu Government Dental College

  • Government Erode Medical College, Perundurai

  • Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Chidambaram

They will help you register and upload your documents.

  • Pay counselling fee of ₹250 online to participate.

  • Select your preferred colleges and course (choice filling).

  • Based on merit and reservation, you’ll be allotted a seat.

  • Download the allotment order.

  • Report in person to the allotted college with all original certificates and copies on the date mentioned in the allotment order.

  • Failing to report means you’ll lose the seat.

  • You will be admitted and begin the course as per college schedule.

  • If allotted a stipend category, you’ll receive:

    • ₹600/month (1st year)

    • ₹700/month (2nd year)

    • ₹800/month (3rd year and internship)