
Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 has brought a fresh opportunity for thousands of medical aspirants who are waiting for an MBBS or BDS seat. After the completion of Round 1 counselling, several seats remain vacant across government medical colleges, self financing institutions, ESIC medical colleges, private medical colleges, and dental colleges.
The Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee has released the tentative Round 2 vacancy position for MBBS and BDS courses for the 2026-27 academic session. Candidates who could not secure their preferred college in Round 1 or those looking for better options can now analyse the available seats and make smarter choices during Round 2 counselling.
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The Round 2 vacancy list gives candidates an idea about the number of available MBBS and BDS seats after the first phase of counselling.
According to the released vacancy details:
These vacancies include seats available under the government quota, management quota, self financing colleges, private institutions, and reserved categories.
The availability of seats in Round 2 creates a significant opportunity, especially for candidates who missed seats in Round 1 due to high competition or limited choices.
Many students assume that getting a seat in Round 1 is the only chance for admission. However, Round 2 counselling often brings better opportunities because:
Therefore, candidates should carefully analyse the Round 2 vacancy list before locking their choices.
The MBBS vacancy distribution includes government medical colleges, ESIC institutions, self financing colleges, and private medical colleges.
| College Type | Available MBBS Seats |
| Government Medical Colleges | 153 |
| ESIC Medical College | 4 |
| Self-Financing Medical Colleges | 2,185 |
| Private Medical Colleges | 593 |
Tamil Nadu provides a special 7.5% reservation for government school students who studied from Class 6 to Class 12.
The Round 2 vacancy position includes:

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Dental aspirants also have considerable opportunities in Round 2 counselling.
The total BDS vacancy available is:
The vacancy distribution includes:
| College Type | Available BDS Seats |
| Government Dental Colleges | 82 |
| Self-Financing Dental Colleges | Available seats under government and management quota |
The Round 2 vacancy list covers multiple institutions across Tamil Nadu, including:
Candidates can check vacancies in various government medical colleges such as:
Government college seats usually have higher competition because of lower fees and excellent clinical exposure.
Candidates can follow these steps:
Step 1:
Visit the official Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee counselling website.
Step 2:
Open the MBBS/BDS Round 2 vacancy notification.
Step 3:
Download the vacancy PDF.
Step 4:
Check:
The Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee has published separate vacancy notifications for MBBS/BDS Round 2 counselling.

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TN NEET UG Round 2 Counselling 2026 is a crucial opportunity for students aiming for MBBS and BDS admissions in Tamil Nadu. With thousands of seats available across government, self-financing, and private institutions, candidates must approach choice filling strategically.
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How many MBBS seats are available in TN NEET UG Round 2 Vacancy 2026?
Around 2,960 MBBS seats are available for Round 2 counselling across different categories and institutions.
How many BDS seats are available in Tamil Nadu Round 2 counselling?
Around 1,902 BDS seats are available during Round 2 counselling.
Can students who did not get a seat in Round 1 participate in Round 2?
Yes, eligible candidates who could not secure seats in Round 1 can participate in Round 2 counselling.
Should I participate in Round 2 if I already have a seat?
Yes, candidates can participate if they want to upgrade their college preference according to counselling rules.