Tamil Nadu MBBS cutoffs 2026: college-wise closing ranks

Tamil Nadu NEET cutoff overview

Tamil Nadu has 37 government and 27 private medical colleges in the state counselling process managed by Selection Committee (TN Health and Family Welfare).

For a full walkthrough of the counselling timeline, documents, and fee structure, read our Tamil Nadu counselling guide.

Year-over-year trends

Year-over-year trend data for Tamil Nadu will be available once detailed cutoff ranks are published for at least two counselling cycles.

How to use this data

Start by checking where your expected NEET rank falls relative to the cutoffs above. If your rank is within 10-15% of a college’s closing rank, that college is worth listing in your preference order.

Pay attention to the round-by-round pattern. A college that fills in R1 at rank 20,000 but drops to 28,000 by the final round gives you a realistic shot if your rank is in the mid-20,000s. Conversely, colleges whose cutoffs tighten across rounds are harder to get into later.

Category-specific cutoffs matter. The reservation categories page in our Tamil Nadu category guide explains eligibility requirements and document checklists for each category.

Frequently asked questions

Are these Tamil Nadu cutoffs based on NEET AIR or state rank?

All cutoffs on this page are expressed as Tamil Nadu state merit rank. Tamil Nadu uses its own state merit list for counselling. See our counselling guide for details.

How many government medical colleges are in Tamil Nadu?

Tamil Nadu has 37 government medical colleges accepting admissions through state counselling. See the full list in our Tamil Nadu medical colleges page.

Do Tamil Nadu MBBS cutoffs change across counselling rounds?

Yes. Tamil Nadu runs 3 rounds of counselling. Cutoff ranks usually rise (become less competitive) in later rounds as candidates vacate seats. The Cutoff Analyzer on this site lets you compare round-by-round data for every college.

Can I predict 2026 cutoffs from this data?

Past cutoffs are the best available indicator but not a guarantee. Seat count changes, exam difficulty, and candidate preferences all affect cutoffs each year. Use the year-over-year trends above to identify whether a college is becoming more or less competitive, then run your rank through the College Predictor for a probability estimate.