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    NEET 2026: Tamil Nadu May Lose 650 MBBS Seats, Impact on Admissions, Fees and Cutoff

    NEET 2026: Tamil Nadu May Lose 650 MBBS Seats, Impact on Admissions, Fees and Cutoff

    Sonia VatsUpdated on 07 Jul 2026, 05:33 PM IST

    Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 2026 is expected to become more competitive as reports suggest that around 650 MBBS seats may move out of the state counselling process. While the total number of MBBS seats is not expected to decrease, fewer seats may be available through the Tamil Nadu state counselling process, which could make admission to government medical colleges more competitive. This may also impact the Tamil Nadu MBBS counselling, admission cutoff, and fees. The final seat distribution will be confirmed after the release of the official Tamil Nadu MBBS Seat Matrix 2026. Here's everything NEET 2026 aspirants need to know about the possible changes and their impact on MBBS admissions.

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    1. Why Could Tamil Nadu Lose 650 MBBS Seats in State Counselling?
    2. How Will Fewer MBBS Seats Affect Tamil Nadu MBBS Admissions 2026?
    3. Impact on Tamil Nadu Government Medical College Admissions
    4. Tamil Nadu MBBS Fees 2026: Will Students Have to Pay More?
    5. Tamil Nadu MBBS Admission Cutoff 2026: What Students Should Expect
    NEET 2026: Tamil Nadu May Lose 650 MBBS Seats, Impact on Admissions, Fees and Cutoff
    NEET 2026: Tamil Nadu May Lose 650 MBBS Seats, Impact on Admissions, Fees and Cutoff

    Why Could Tamil Nadu Lose 650 MBBS Seats in State Counselling?

    One of the biggest questions among NEET aspirants is why Tamil Nadu may have around 650 fewer MBBS seats in its state counselling process. These seats are not being removed permanently. Instead, some government medical colleges are reported to have been granted deemed university status, due to which their MBBS seats may no longer be available through the Tamil Nadu state counselling process. The final number of seats available through the Tamil Nadu state counselling process will be confirmed after the release of the official Tamil Nadu MBBS Seat Matrix 2026.

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    How Will Fewer MBBS Seats Affect Tamil Nadu MBBS Admissions 2026?

    If around 650 MBBS seats move out of the Tamil Nadu state counselling process, the competition for the remaining government seats is expected to increase. For many students, government medical colleges are the first preference because they offer quality medical education at a much lower cost than private colleges. With fewer seats available through the Tamil Nadu state counselling process, candidates may need a better NEET rank to secure admission to their preferred government medical college.

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    Impact on Tamil Nadu Government Medical College Admissions

    Government medical colleges in Tamil Nadu are among the most preferred choices for NEET aspirants because of their affordable fees and quality education. If around 650 MBBS seats are no longer available through the Tamil Nadu state counselling process, competition for the remaining government counselling seats could increase. As a result, candidates may need a better NEET rank to get a government medical college through Tamil Nadu NEET admissions.

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    Tamil Nadu MBBS Fees 2026: Will Students Have to Pay More?

    Government medical colleges in Tamil Nadu are known for their affordable MBBS fees. If the admission process changes for some colleges, the fee structure applicable to those institutions may also change. However, no official revision in MBBS fees has been announced for the 2026 admission session.

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    Tamil Nadu MBBS Admission Cutoff 2026: What Students Should Expect

    If around 650 MBBS seats move out of the Tamil Nadu state counselling process, the MBBS admission cutoff for government medical colleges could become more competitive. Since more candidates would be competing for fewer counselling seats, the closing ranks may change during the admission process. The final MBBS admission cutoff for Tamil Nadu government medical colleges will become clear after the completion of Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling 2026.

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    Questions related to NEET

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    Have a question related to NEET ?

    Hello Dear Student,

    At 198 marks, your NEET UG score is considered low for securing a Government B.Sc Nursing seat, as previous year cut-offs for the ST category typically range between 350 and 400 marks.

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    Hello Dear Student,

    For out-of-state General category candidates, the NEET UG qualifying cutoff is the 50th percentile. Scores typically range between 148 to 705 for qualification, but actual college admission requires a much higher, competitive score (often 615–650+ for government MBBS seats).

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    Hello Aspirant,

    With a neat score of 260-270 admission to government BHMS college including, Pankajarasthuri Ayurveda Medical College, Kattakada, maybe challenging based on previous year cut off. However, cutoff vary every year depending on the factor such as the number of applicant, category, state quota, and seat availability.

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    Hello Student

    The expected closing rank for the General category for top government medical colleges in Karnataka is between 1200 and 12,000. This also depends on the college's reputation, prestige, and demand.

    For more information, you can also click on the article below to get an understanding of the category-wise