| Updated On - Oct 22, 2026
The DME Tamil Nadu has released the NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round seat allotment result at tnmedicalselection.net. Allotted candidates must report at colleges by 5 PM on October 26, 2026, to confirm admission.
The Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DME), Tamil Nadu, has released the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 Stray Vacancy Round seat allotment result on the official website at tnmedicalselection.net. Allotted candidates can download the order between October 22 and October 26, 2026. The last date to report at the allotted college is 5 PM on October 26, 2026.
The stray round is the final counselling round for MBBS and BDS admissions in Tamil Nadu for 2026-27. It covers vacancies in government colleges, self-financing colleges, and state private universities. Candidates must carry all original certificates during reporting.
Tamil Nadu NEET UG Stray Round 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Allotment result declaration | October 22, 2026 |
| Allotment order download window | October 22 to October 26, 2026 (till 12 noon) |
| Last date to report at allotted college | October 26, 2026 (5 PM) |
Seats on Offer in the Stray Vacancy Round
Only a limited pool of seats is available in the stray round. One MBBS seat is open at Thoothukudi Medical College. One BDS seat is open at the Tamil Nadu Government Dental College, Chennai.
Six BDS seats are available across five self-financing colleges. These colleges are located in Madurai, Coimbatore, Tirunelveli, and Kundrathur.
Who Can Participate in the Tamil Nadu Stray Round 2026?
The DME has fixed rank cut-offs for stray round participation. The ranges differ for Government Quota and Management Quota seats.
| Quota | Rank Range | NEET Score Range |
|---|---|---|
| Government Quota | GR 001 to GR 35,926 | 705 to 177 |
| Management Quota | GR 001 to GR 26,956 | 693 to 177 |
Candidates holding MBBS or BDS seats in All India or State quotas cannot apply. Students who skipped joining their Round 3 allotted seat are also barred.
Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2026 Stray Round Security Deposit and Fee
Allotted candidates must pay a non-refundable security deposit at the time of reporting. The deposit is Rs 5 lakh for MBBS seats and Rs 2 lakh for BDS seats. SC and ST candidates with family income below Rs 2.5 lakh are exempt from the deposit.
The registration fee is Rs 500 under the Government Quota. It is Rs 1,000 under the Management Quota.
How to Download the Tamil Nadu NEET UG Stray Round 2026 Allotment Order?
Candidates can download the allotment order from the official DME portal. Follow the steps given below.
- Visit the official portal at tnmedicalselection.net.
- Click on the stray vacancy round allotment order link.
- Log in using the application number and password.
- View and verify the allotted college and course details.
- Download and print the allotment order for college reporting.
As per DME rules, downloading the allotment order counts as joining. Candidates must still physically report at the allotted college with original documents.
The stray round is the final admission chance for MBBS and BDS seats in Tamil Nadu this cycle. Missing the October 26 reporting deadline forfeits the allotted seat permanently.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Download the allotment order from tnmedicalselection.net before noon on October 26.
- Keep all original certificates and mark sheets ready for verification.
- Arrange the security deposit of Rs 5 lakh (MBBS) or Rs 2 lakh (BDS).
- Travel to the allotted college ahead of the reporting deadline.
- Report at the college before 5 PM on October 26, 2026.
Track tnmedicalselection.net for any extension notices or college-level reporting updates. The DME may issue final seat confirmation lists after October 26.
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