The official Selection Committee portal lists the tentative Round 1 counselling schedule for Special Category and General Category candidates, specifically for government seats in government colleges.
Courses Covered
The counselling schedule covers admissions to the following undergraduate programmes:
- B.Sc Nursing
- B.Pharm
- BASLP
- Allied Health UG Degree Courses
- Healthcare UG Degree Courses
The counselling process mentioned in the schedule is applicable to candidates seeking admission to government seats available in government colleges for the 2026-2027 session.
Eligible Rank and Marks Range
According to the original counselling schedule, the Round 1 process covers candidates within the following range:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
|
Rank Range |
From GR 001 to GR 20733 |
|
Total Marks Range |
From 200.00 to 160.00 |
Candidates falling within this rank and marks range should carefully follow the counselling timetable and complete every stage within the prescribed deadline.
Tamil Nadu Round 1 Online Counselling Schedule
| ROUND | Process | From Date & Time | To Date & Time | RANK | TOTAL MARK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Registration / Payment / Choice Filling & Locking |
29-08-2026 @ 12:01 P.M. |
01-09-2026 @ 05:00 P.M. |
FROM GR 001 TO GR 20733 |
FROM 200.00 TO 160.00 |
|
1 |
Result |
03-09-2026 |
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|
1 |
Download of Provisional Allotment Order |
04-09-2026 |
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|
1 |
Reporting Date & Time |
FROM 04-09-2026 |
TO 08-09-2026 05:00 P.M. |
Registration, Payment and Choice Filling
The Round 1 registration, payment, choice filling and choice locking process is scheduled to commence on August 29, 2026, at 12:01 PM.
Eligible candidates can complete the required online counselling procedures until September 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
Candidates participating in the counselling process will need to complete the required stages, including:
- Online registration
- Payment
- Choice filling
- Choice locking
Applicants are advised to carefully review their selected course and college preferences before completing the final choice-locking process.
Round 1 Result on September 3
The Round 1 counselling result is tentatively scheduled to be announced on September 3, 2026.
Candidates should check their allotment status and follow the subsequent instructions issued through the official Selection Committee portal.
Provisional Allotment Order from September 4
Candidates who receive seats through the Round 1 counselling process will be able to download their Provisional Allotment Order from September 4, 2026.
The allotment order will be an important document for completing the admission process at the allotted institution.
Reporting Schedule for Allotted Candidates
Candidates allotted seats in Round 1 will be required to report to their respective allotted colleges during the prescribed admission period.
Reporting begins: September 4, 2026
Last date for reporting: September 8, 2026
Last reporting time: 5:00 PM
Candidates should ensure that all required admission formalities are completed within the stipulated reporting period.
Important Advisory
Since the timetable has been issued as a tentative counselling schedule, candidates are advised to regularly check the official Selection Committee website for any revisions, further instructions or changes in the counselling schedule.
The official Directorate of Medical Education Selection Committee portal currently carries notifications relating to the 2026-2027 admissions process, including the tentative Round 1 counselling schedule for B.Sc Nursing, B.Pharm, BASLP and Allied & Healthcare UG Degree Courses.