CHENNAI – The Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) Chennai released the Tamil Nadu National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) 2025 Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment List today, November 17, 2025 . Candidates can check their allotment status on the official website, tnmedicalselection.net.
DMER published separate provisional lists for MBBS and BDS courses. These lists cover both government and management quota seats. A specific list also addresses the 7.5% government quota reservation.
About NEET UG Counselling
NEET UG, or National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate), is the entrance exam for medical and dental admissions in India. Tamil Nadu conducts its counselling process for state quota seats. This process allocates eligible candidates to MBBS and BDS programs.
The Stray Vacancy Round fills remaining seats after earlier counselling rounds. This round is often the final chance for candidates to secure a spot in medical or dental colleges for the academic year.
Important Dates
Candidates must observe these key dates for the Stray Vacancy Round seat allotment. Adherence to deadlines is critical for admission.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment List Release | November 17, 2025 |
| Download Provisional Allotment Letter | November 17 – 20, 2025 |
Checking Allotment Results
Provisional Allotment Lists are available on the DMER’s official portal. These lists identify candidates provisionally allotted seats for the 2025-2026 session. Direct links are provided for different seat categories.
- Provisional List of Candidates allotted for MBBS/BDS (Government Quota 7.5% Reservation) Course Session: 2025-2026
- Provisional List of Candidates allotted for MBBS/BDS (Government Quota) Course Session: 2025-2026
- Provisional List of Candidates allotted for MBBS/BDS (Management Quota) Course Session: 2025-2026
How to Download Allotment Letter
Candidates must follow a specific online procedure to download their provisional allotment letter. This document is mandatory for the next admission stages. No physical copies will be sent.
- Visit the official website: tnmedicalselection.net .
- Navigate to the ‘UG courses’ tab.
- Click on the ‘MBBS/ BDS’ link.
- Select the appropriate link based on your quota:
- For Government Quota 7.5% Reservation: “CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD ALLOTMENT ORDER FOR ONLINE COUNSELLING OF MBBS / BDS COURSE (GOVERNMENT QUOTA 7.5% RESERVATION) SESSION 2025 – 2026”
- For Government / Management Quota: “CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD ALLOTMENT ORDER FOR ONLINE COUNSELLING OF MBBS / BDS COURSE (GOVERNMENT / MANAGEMENT QUOTA) SESSION 2025 – 2026”
- Enter your Login ID, Email ID, or Application Number, along with your password.
- Click on the ‘Log In’ button.
- Download the provisional allotment letter. Save a copy for future reference and print it out.
Quota Information
The counselling process allocates seats under different categories. Government Quota includes seats in government medical and dental colleges, and some private institutions. The 7.5% reservation targets government school students.
Management Quota seats are available in private medical and dental colleges. These seats often have different fee structures and eligibility criteria, regulated by the state.
Next Steps
An allotment letter is a provisional step. Candidates must complete further admission formalities. This includes reporting to the allotted college with required documents by November 20, 2025 . Failure to report may result in seat forfeiture.
Candidates should regularly check tnmedicalselection.net for updates or further instructions. The website is the primary source for accurate information.