MBBS BDS Application 2025: The Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) has opened applications for MBBS and BDS state quota admissions in Tamil Nadu today (Friday, May 6), marking the start of the NEET 2025 counselling process. This was officially confirmed by State Health Minister Ma Subramanian, who stressed the need for an early and transparent admission timeline. Additionally, applicants are not required to submit their NEET scores at the time of application.

This year, no new seats will be added to government or self-financing medical colleges. The move is aimed at allowing adequate time for verifying student applications, a step the minister said was often compromised in previous years due to delayed processes and last-minute rushes following NEET results, as per a report on The Hindu.

At a recent consultation involving officials from both government and private medical institutions, Subramanian instructed private colleges to publish a comprehensive breakdown of fees—including tuition, hostel, and other associated costs. This push for transparency follows mounting concerns over hidden charges and inconsistent fee disclosures.

Tamil Nadu MBBS BDS Admission 2025: How To Apply

• Candidates who have already registered should log in using their login ID and password.
• Ensure that only your current mobile number and email address are entered in the designated fields, as these cannot be modified after registration.
• The application fee must be paid online only through the official website using Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
  Once the application is submitted, no further changes will be allowed.
• After successful payment, a download link for the application form will be provided, which candidates can use to save a copy for their reference.
• To apply for government quota seats, it is important to read and understand the notification https://tnmedicalselection.net/news/06062025002732.pdf in its entirety.

Telephone Numbers: 044 – 28361674 / 044 – 28363822 / 044 - 28364822 / 044 – 28365822 / 044 – 28366822 / 044 – 28367822 / 044 – 29862045 / 044 – 29862046. For more details, please visit https://tnmedicalselection.net/ or www.tnhealth.tn.gov.in .

7.5% Reservation For TN Govt School Students 

The 2025 admission process also continues to implement Tamil Nadu’s 7.5% horizontal reservation policy for students from government schools. This quota applies across all reservation categories and includes seats in private medical colleges under the government quota. To be eligible, students must have completed their education in government schools from Classes 6 through 12.

The counselling and admission process for state quota seats will be conducted online, and students are advised to refer to the official DMER website for updates, deadlines, and application instructions.

Meanwhile, NEET has been a long-standing issue in Tamil Nadu with the state opposing the centralised medical entrance examination, citing concerns over social justice, federal autonomy, and the well-being of students