Tamil Nadu Tentative MBBS & BDS Vacancy List Released
The Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education and Research, Tamil Nadu, has released the Tentative Vacancy List for MBBS and BDS Degree Courses for the academic year 2026–27. The vacancy position has been updated as of August 24, 2026 and includes seat availability across government, private, self-financing, ESIC and other participating institutions.
The vacancy list provides candidates with a college-wise and category-wise breakdown of available seats under different admission quotas, including Government Quota, Management Quota, Minority Quota, NRI Quota and other applicable categories.
Tamil Nadu MBBS 2026-27 Vacancy Details
Government Medical Colleges
The tentative vacancy list covers 36 Government Medical Colleges across Tamil Nadu, including prominent institutions such as Madras Medical College, Stanley Medical College, Madurai Medical College, Coimbatore Medical College, and Tirunelveli Medical College.
Together, these government medical colleges account for 3,919 MBBS seats under the Government Quota.
ESIC Medical College
The ESI-PGIMSR, ESI Hospital, K.K. Nagar, Chennai, has 90 MBBS seats available under the Government Quota.
Self-Financing Medical Colleges
A total of 20 self-financing medical colleges are included in the vacancy list. These include institutions such as PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Christian Medical College, SRM Medical College, and Panimalar Medical College Hospital & Research Institute.
Collectively, these institutions account for 3,350 MBBS seats distributed across Government Quota, Management Quota, Minority Quota, and NRI Quota.
Private Medical Colleges
The vacancy list also includes three private medical colleges:
- Sri Venkateswaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Chennai
- Kanyakumari Medical Mission Research Center
- Takshashila Medical College, Tindivanam
Together, these colleges have 575 MBBS seats.
IRT Ward Quota
Under the IRT Ward Quota, Government Erode Medical College & Hospital, Perundurai, has 30 MBBS seats allotted.
Tamil Nadu BDS 2026-27 Vacancy Details
Government Dental Colleges
Three government dental colleges are included in the list:
- Tamil Nadu Government Dental College & Hospital, Chennai
- Government Dental College, Pudukkottai
- Government Dental College and Hospital, Cuddalore
Together, these institutions offer 194 BDS seats under the Government Quota.
Self-Financing Dental Colleges
The vacancy list covers 18 self-financing dental colleges, including Ragas Dental College & Hospital, Sri Ramakrishna Dental College & Hospital, and Chettinad Dental College & Research Institute.
These colleges collectively offer 1,662 BDS seats under various quotas, including Government, Management, Minority and NRI Quotas.
Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2026-27 Seat Matrix at a Glance
| Course/Institution Type | Seats |
|---|---|
| Government Medical Colleges – MBBS | 3,919 |
| ESIC Medical College – MBBS | 90 |
| Self-Financing Medical Colleges – MBBS | 3,350 |
| Private Medical Colleges – MBBS | 575 |
| IRT Ward Quota – MBBS | 30 |
| Total MBBS Seats | Approx. 7,964 |
| Government Dental Colleges – BDS | 194 |
| Self-Financing Dental Colleges – BDS | 1,662 |
| Total BDS Seats | Approx. 1,856 |
Category-Wise and Quota-Wise Seat Information
The tentative vacancy list provides a detailed breakup of seats across categories such as OC, BC, BCM, MBC/DNC, SC, SCA, and ST. For self-financing and private institutions, candidates can also find quota-wise information for Government Quota, Management Quota, Minority Quota, NRI Quota and applicable CMC seats.
Candidates should carefully check the quota and category applicable to them before selecting colleges during counselling.
Important Note for Candidates
The released list is tentative, meaning the vacancy position may be revised by the competent authority. Seats can be added, withdrawn, or modified based on final approvals, corrections, and other administrative changes before the counselling and seat allotment process is completed.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official Tamil Nadu medical admissions portal for the latest vacancy list and counselling updates.
What Candidates Should Do Next
Candidates participating in Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2026 counselling should:
- Check the latest college-wise vacancy position before filling choices.
- Compare available seats with their NEET UG 2026 rank and category.
- Carefully verify Government, Management, Minority and NRI quota eligibility.
- Review any subsequent revisions to the tentative vacancy list.
- Fill counselling choices only after checking the latest official seat availability.
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