Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2026: Round 2 Seat Matrix Released for MBBS and BDS Admissions

The Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Chennai, has officially released the seat matrix for the second round of Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2026 counselling. This announcement provides essential data for students seeking admission into MBBS and BDS programmes across the state, detailing the specific number of vacant seats available in various medical and dental colleges.

Candidates who have already registered for the state counselling process and are featured on the merit list are advised to review the seat matrix thoroughly. This information is critical for students to make informed decisions when finalising their college preferences. The seat availability list serves as a guide for participants to align their choices with the current vacancies before the upcoming deadline for the choice-filling process.

Important Deadlines and Counselling Schedule

The window for choice filling and locking for the second round of admissions is currently open and will conclude on September 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM. It is imperative for applicants to complete their submissions before this time to be considered for the seat allotment process. Following the conclusion of the choice-filling phase, the authorities will proceed with the seat allotment processing on September 14, 2026.

The official results for the Tamil Nadu NEET round 2 seat allotment are scheduled to be published on September 15, 2026. Successful candidates will be able to download their provisional allotment orders starting from the day of the result announcement through September 18, 2026. The final deadline for candidates to join their respective allotted institutions is September 18, 2026. Students are encouraged to keep track of these dates to ensure a smooth transition through the admission process.