The Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee has announced the seat vacancy details for Round 2 of TN NEET UG 2026. Eligible candidates must complete their choice-filling by September 13.
- Round 2 vacancy list released on tnmedicalselection.net.
- Deadline for choice-filling and locking is September 13, 2026, by 2 PM.
- Provisional allotment results to be declared on September 15, 2026.
The Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee has officially released the comprehensive seat vacancy details for the second round of the Tamil Nadu National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (TN NEET UG) Counselling 2026. This critical update provides candidates with the necessary data to strategize their college preferences effectively.
The published vacancy matrix encompasses seats across both the 92.5% general and the 7.5% special reservation categories. These figures include government quota and management quota seats distributed among government, self-financing, and private medical and dental institutions across the state.
Why This Matters
BozokMedia analysis shows that the second round of counselling is often the most volatile phase, where a significant number of seats open up due to non-reporting in Round 1. For aspirants, the ability to analyze the vacancy list before locking choices can be the difference between securing a top-tier government college or settling for a private institution.
"Strategic choice-filling based on actual vacancy data is the only way to maximize the probability of securing a preferred medical seat in Round 2."
According to the official timeline, the window for choice-filling and locking will remain open until September 13, 2026, at 2 PM. Candidates are urged to exercise caution and double-check their entries, as the system will lock the choices automatically after the deadline, and no further modifications will be permitted.
Following the closure of the choice-filling window, the Medical Selection Committee will process the allotments on September 14. The provisional seat allotment results are scheduled for release on September 15, after which candidates can download their allotment orders until September 18.
The final stage of the process requires candidates to report to their allotted medical or dental colleges. The hard deadline for completing the admission formalities and joining the institution is September 18, 2026. Failure to comply with this timeline may result in the forfeiture of the allotted seat.
| Event/Stage | Scheduled Date/Time |
|---|---|
| Choice-Filling Deadline | Sept 13, 2026 (2 PM) |
| Allotment Processing | Sept 14, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | Sept 15, 2026 |
| Admission Deadline | Sept 18, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Where can I access the Round 2 vacancy list?
A: The list is available on the official website of the Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee at tnmedicalselection.net.
Q2: What happens if I miss the reporting deadline of September 18?
A: Missing the reporting deadline typically leads to the cancellation of the provisional allotment, and the seat may be moved to a subsequent mop-up round.
