Tamil Nadu is one of the popular destinations for candidates seeking MBBS admission through NEET UG. The state has several reputed government and private medical colleges, including Madras Medical College, Stanley Medical College, Coimbatore Medical College and Christian Medical College, Vellore. The NEET cutoff 2026 for Tamil Nadu depends on factors such as NEET scores, candidate ranks, seat availability, category and counselling rounds.
The official NEET UG 2026 result has already been released, while the college-wise admission cutoffs will be announced during counselling.
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NEET Cutoff 2026: Previous Year’s Cutoff for Top Colleges
This table highlights the previous year’s NEET cutoff ranks for top medical colleges. Check the Opening and Closing Ranks (OR-CR):
- Madras Medical College, Chennai: 260-695
- Madurai Medical College: 303-2508
- Coimbatore Medical College, Coimbatore: 673-3,237
- Stanley Medical College, Chennai: 709-1,258
- Government Medical College, Omandurar, Chennai: 1,296-2,131
- Government Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai: 1,399-1,758
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College Name
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Quota
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Course
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Opening Rank
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Closing Rank
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All India
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MBBS
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260
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695
|
|
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All India
|
MBBS
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303
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2,508
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|
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Coimbatore Medical College, Coimbatore
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All India
|
MBBS
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673
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3,237
|
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All India
|
MBBS
|
709
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1,258
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|
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Government Medical College, Omandurar, Chennai
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All India
|
MBBS
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1,296
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2,131
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Government Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai
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All India
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MBBS
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1,399
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1,758
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Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College, Salem
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All India
|
MBBS
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1,487
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4,545
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Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur
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All India
|
MBBS
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1,949
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4,073
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Government Medical College, Tirunelveli
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All India
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MBBS
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2,503
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5,514
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Government Medical College & Hospital, Pudukkottai
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All India
|
MBBS
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10,984
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11,149
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Factors Affecting Tamil Nadu NEET Cutoff 2026
Candidates should consider the following factors while predicting their selection chances:
1. NEET rank: A better All India Rank improves the chances of getting a preferred college.
2. Category: Cutoffs differ according to categories and reservation policies.
3. College preference: Highly preferred colleges generally close at better ranks.
4. Counselling round: The closing rank can change from one round to another.
5. Seat availability: The number of MBBS seats available in a college directly affects competition.