A Complete Guide to Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling 2023

This blog post will acquaint you with everything you need to know about the Tamil Nadu NEET PG counselling 2023, from the Dates, Process, Registrations, Documents required, fees and much more. 

So, let’s get started. 

Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling 2023

Tamil Nadu NEET PG counselling 2023 will be administered by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME) in Chennai. The counselling will take place online at the official website tnmedicalselection.net, and interested candidates can access the official information brochure. 
The brochure will contain all the important details, such as counselling dates and information on the seat allocation process.

To be eligible for Tamil Nadu NEET PG counselling 2023, students must have taken and qualified for the NEET PG 2023 exam and be domiciled in Tamil Nadu. Those who want to pursue PG Degree/Diploma courses in Tamil Nadu Government Medical Colleges and Government seats in Self-Financing Medical Colleges must submit their application form before the deadline.

The online application form for Tamil Nadu PG medical admission 2023 will be available on the online counselling portal. The form must be filled out correctly, as DME has stated that any incomplete or incorrect application forms will be rejected. Once applicants have registered online and fulfilled the other eligibility criteria, DME will release a merit list based on the marks scored in NEET PG 2023 exam. Candidates can check the allotment list online at the admission portal.

Tamil Nadu NEET PG counselling 2023 will consist of four rounds, with a stray vacancy round being held if any seats remain vacant after the completion of the mop-up round. This process will help candidates with several opportunities to secure a seat in their preferred course. 

Now let’s talk about the essential highlights of the Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling 2023.

Essential Highlights of Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling 2023

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Key Dates for Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling 2023

Now let’s move on to the Eligibility Criteria.

Eligibility Criteria for Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling 2023

To be eligible for Tamil Nadu PG Medical Counselling 2023, candidates must meet specific criteria. Candidates must be citizens of India and possess an MBBS degree awarded by the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University. 

If candidates have completed their MBBS degree from another university, they need to produce an Eligibility Certificate issued by the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University during the counselling process. 

Furthermore, candidates must have completed the Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship (CRRI) on or before March 31, 2023. They must have also qualified for NEET PG 2023 and achieved a score equal to or higher than the qualifying cutoff for the exam.
Now coming to the Documents required! 

Documents Required for Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling 2023

Candidates must keep in handy the below-listed documents when taking part in the Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling process:

• NEET PG 2023 Scorecard & Admit Card
• MBBS Degree Certificate and Diploma Certificate/Provisional Pass Certificate
• Internship Completion Certificate
• Permanent/Provisional medical registration certificate issued by MCC/SMC
• For candidates belonging to backward/backward (Muslim)/most backward/denotified/schedule caste/schedule caste (arunthathiyar), a Caste/community certificate issued by the competent authority is required. 
• Community certificates issued by the Revenue Divisional Officer of the competent jurisdiction (applicable only for schedule tribe candidates, native of Tamil Nadu)
• Payment receipt for the application form

Documents Required for NRI Candidates

• A certificate issued by the Indian Embassy in the respective country under its seal stating the NRI status of the financial supporter
• A certificate of the relationship between the NRI financial supporter and the candidate, issued by the competent authority.
• A valid Indian Passport of the NRI financial supporter
• NRE (Non-Resident External) Bank Account Pass Book of the financial supporter
• Declaration (Annexure-III) 

Process for Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling 2023

Registration and Application Form

Candidates who want to participate in PG medical counselling for Tamil Nadu state for the 2023 session should first register themselves on the official website.

Upon completing the registration process, candidates will be redirected to the application form for Tamil Nadu NEET PG 2023 counselling.

Candidates are advised to carefully fill in all the details of the application form, as it cannot be edited once it has been submitted. 

Candidates must print a copy of the application form on A4-size paper and sign in the designated space provided on the form. 

All necessary enclosures should be attached and put in an A4 size cloth-lined cover. A copy of the filled application form, along with the enclosures, must be sent to the following address:

The Secretary,
Selection Committee,
162, Periyar E.V.R. High Road,
Kilpauk, Chennai-600010

Upon receipt of the filled form, the Selection Committee will assign an Application Registration Number (ARN) to the candidate.

Rank List/State Merit List

A state merit list will be created by the Selection Committee for the candidates who have registered for Tamil Nadu NEET PG counselling 2023. The ranking of candidates will be based on their NEET PG 2023 marks. Candidates can download their provisional allotment orders or call letters online.

Choice Filling and Locking

To submit choices, all candidates must pay a processing fee of Rs 1,000. Eligible candidates must fill in their preference (course/college) online through the choice filling. They must log in to their registered accounts and submit the choices before the deadline. 

Before locking the choices, two confirmation pop-ups will appear. An OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number of the candidate. After locking the choices, candidates must take a printout of the submitted choices.

If candidates fail to lock the options before the last date, the system will automatically lock their options.

Seat Allotment List and Admission Confirmation

In the PG medical counselling conducted by the Selection Committee of Tamil Nadu, the seat allotment list is prepared based on the choices filled by candidates and their ranks in the State Merit List. The list is released by the committee, and selected candidates must report to the allotted institute as per the schedule with all the required documents.

In the current situation, candidates can also opt for e-reporting. If a candidate is unable to report to the institute in person, they can send a confirmation email along with scanned copies of their documents to the respective institute. Admissions confirmed through email will be provisional and subject to successful verification of their documents.

Note: If a candidate is unable to attend the Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling 2023 process, then he/she can send a representative on his/her behalf. The representative must carry all the original documents of the candidate and an undertaking/authority letter from the candidate. The representative must also carry his/her photo identity proof (Voter ID/Driving License/PAN card/Passport/Aadhar card). The allotment letter, however, will be handed over to the candidate only.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) of Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling 2023

Who will conduct the Medical PG counselling 2023 for Tamil Nadu?

Tamil Nadu NEET PG counselling 2023 will be conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Chennai, Government of Tamil Nadu. 

When will the Tamil Nadu NEET PG counselling 2023 begin? 

The Tamil Nadu PG counselling is expected to start from the month of June/July. Candidates are advised to check the official website regularly. 

What is the deadline to submit the application form for Tamil Nadu NEET medical PG admission 2023? 

The date to submit the application form will be announced by the DME, Tamil Nadu. 

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