The first round of registration and choice-locking for Tamil Nadu NEET MDS Counselling 2025 will close today, July 6, 2025. While many candidates have completed their registration and choice-filling, 393 MDS seats across various dental specialities in Tamil Nadu are still vacant.
Seat allotment will take place on July 7, and the results will be announced on July 8.
TN NEET MDS Counselling 2025 – Important Dates
| Process | Start Date & Time | End Date & Time |
| Registration, Payment & Choice Filling | July 4, 2025 – 12:05 PM | July 6, 2025 – 5:00 PM |
| Seat Allotment | July 7, 2025 | – |
| Result Announcement | July 8, 2025 | – |
| Provisional Allotment Order Download | July 7 – July 13, 2025 – 3:00 PM | – |
| Last Date of Joining | – | July 13, 2025 – 5:00 PM |
Eligibility Criteria for PG MDS Admission 2025
| Category | Minimum Percentile | Cut-off Score (Out of 960) |
| General | 50th Percentile | 261 |
| SC/ST/OBC (incl. PwD) | 40th Percentile | 227 |
| General – Persons with Disability | 45th Percentile | 244 |
Fee Structure for MDS Counselling 2025
| Particulars | Amount (₹) |
| Registration Fee (Govt. & Management Quota) | 1,000 (Non-refundable) |
| Security Deposit – Govt. Dental Colleges | 30,000 |
| Security Deposit – Govt. Quota in Self-financing Colleges | 1,00,000 |
| Security Deposit – Management/Minority/NRI Quota | 2,00,000 |
Why Are Seats Still Vacant?
Some possible reasons include:
- Limited or less preferred seat options among registered candidates
- Candidates choosing reputed or urban institutes over niche programs
- Withdrawal or dropouts after initial allotment
What Candidates Should Do Now?
- Complete registration and payment by July 6
- Review and prioritize choices with available seats in mind
- Lock your choices before the deadline to stay eligible for allotment
What’s Next – Round 2
Round 2 will begin after the first round of reporting:
| Process | Date |
| Registration | July 11-12 |
| Choice Filling/Locking | July 13-16 |
| Seat Allotment | July 18 |
| Reporting | July 19-27 |
Vacant seats from Round 1 will be carried forward, making Round 2 a crucial chance for remaining candidates.
