MBBS Admissions 2020 in Tamil Nadu: View schedule, eligibility, fee, application details here

Written by Medical Dialogues Bureau Published On 2020-11-04T15:56:21+05:30 | Updated On 18 Oct 2021 5:19 PM IST

MBBS Admissions 2020 in Tamil Nadu: View schedule, eligibility, fee, application details here

Chennai: The Directorate of Medical Education and Selection Committee (TN Health Tamil Nadu) has released the details of the admissions for MBBS course at the state-based government and private medical colleges this academic year 2020.

All the concerned candidates who are vying to pursue MBBS in the state of Tamil Nadu can view the schedule, admission process, eligibility, fee, application details as released by the authority.

Admission to MBBS / BDS degree courses under management quota including NRI seats in self financing medical / dental colleges in Tamil Nadu and Christian Medical College, Vellore.

1. Important dates

1. Date of Notification: 03.11.2020

2. Date of Commencement of online application: 03.11.2020

3. Last date for online submission of application: 12.11.2020 upto 5:00 P.M

4. Tentative date of declaration of Rank list: 16.11.2020

5. Details of counselling.: Will be hosted in official websites

6. Commencement of courses: 15.12.2020

7. Closure of admission: 31.12.2020

8. Official websites www.tnhealth.tn.gov.in

www.tnmedicalselection.org

9. Helpline numbers: 1. 044-28364822

2. 9884224648

3. 9884224649

4. 9884224745

5. 9884224746

2. General eligiblity criteria:

(a) Candidates should be a Citizen of India.

(b) Non-Resident of India (N.R.I) and Persons of Indian Origin (P.I.O) are also eligible for admission in Medical / Dental Colleges subject to the rules and regulations framed by the Government of Tamil Nadu / Government of India.

Qualifying Criteria:

The National Testing Agency will prepare an All India Merit List of successful candidates of NEET (UG) – 2020 on the basis of the eligibility criteria provided by the Board of Governors in Supersession of Medical Council of India and Dental Council of India as given in Graduate Medical Education Regulations-1997 issued under Indian Medical Council Act- 1956 and BDS Course Regulations, 2007 issued under the Dentists Act, 1948. The eligibility criteria are as follows:

Admission to MBBS / BDS Degree Courses shall be based solely on marks obtained in the National Eligibility-Cum-Entrance Test (NEET–UG 2020).

a) In order to be eligible for admission to MBBS / BDS Courses for a particular academic year, it shall be necessary for a candidate to obtain minimum of marks at 50th percentile in National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test to MBBS / BDS Courses held for the said academic year. However, in respect of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, the minimum marks shall be at 40th percentile. In respect of candidates with Bench Mark Disabilities specified under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, the minimum marks shall be at 45th percentile for unreserved category candidates and 40th percentile for SC / SCA / ST / OBC candidates.

b) Provided when sufficient number of candidates in the respective categories fail to secure minimum marks as prescribed in National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test held for the academic year for admission to MBBS / BDS Courses, the Government of India in consultation with National Medical Commission (erstwhile Board of Governors in Supersession of the Medical Council of India) and Dental Council of India may at its discretion lower the minimum marks required for admission to MBBS / BDS Courses for candidates belonging to respective categories and marks so lowered by the Government of India shall be applicable for the said academic year only.

c) To be eligible for admission to the MBBS / BDS Courses, a candidate must have passed in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Biotechnology and English individually and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Biotechnology at the Qualifying Examination as mentioned in Graduate Medical Education Regulations-1997 as amended in 2018 and BDS Course Regulations, 2007 and in addition must have come in the merit list of National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test for admission to MBBS/BDS Courses. In respect of the candidates belonging to the SC, ST and OBC category, the marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Biotechnology taken in qualifying examination and competitive examination (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) must be 40% marks instead of 50%. In respect of candidates with Bench Mark Disabilities specified under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, the minimum marks in qualifying examination in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Bio-Technology taken together must be 45% instead of 50% for Unreserved category candidates and 40% for SC / SCA / ST / OBC candidates.

d) Candidates who have passed 10+2 from Open School or as private candidates shall not be eligible to appear for 'National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test'. Furthermore, study of Biology/Biotechnology as an Additional subject at 10+2 level also shall not be permissible.

The proviso in italics has been subject matter of challenge before the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi, Hon'ble High Court of Allahabad, Lucknow Bench and Hon'ble High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur. The provisions of the regulations disqualifying recognised Open School Board candidates and the candidates who have studied Biology / Biotechnology as an additional subject has been struck down.

"The Medical Council of India has preferred Special Leave Petitions before the Hon'ble Supreme Court. Therefore, the candidatures of candidates in the NEET (UG)-2020 who have passed the qualifying examinations i.e. 10+2 from National Institute of Open Schooling or State Open Schools or as private candidates from recognised State Boards; or with Biology / Biotechnology as additional subject shall be allowed but subject to outcome of Special Leave Petitions / Appeals filed by the Medical Council of India".

e) The candidates of other Boards / Universities / Countries (except State Board) who wish to take up a MBBS / BDS seat in the State of Tamil Nadu should submit the Eligibility Certificate obtained from the Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, Guindy, Chennai, at the time of submission of filled in online application.

3. Eligibility for minority seats:

1. The candidates who are eligible to claim Linguistic Minority seats reflecting their mother tongue (Telugu / Malayalam) should produce the Study Certificate issued by the Head of the Institution last studied (Annexure - I (a)) or a certificate issued by the competent revenue authority of the candidate's native jurisdiction Annexure – I (b).

2. The candidates who are eligible to claim Religious Minority seats (Christian) which is a notified minority community as per Section 2 (c) of National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 should produce the Study Certificate issued by the Head of the Institution last studied (Annexure – I (a)) or a certificate issued by the competent revenue authority of the candidate's native jurisdiction Annexure - I (b).

The CSI Christian candidates those who wish to opt BDS Management seat in CSI COLLEGE OF DENTAL SCIENCES AND RESEARCH, refer the College website (www.csidentalcollege.edu.in).

4. Eligibility criteria for NRI:

The following guidelines shall be followed for admission to MBBS / BDS Degree Courses 2020-2021 session for NRI category under Management quota in Self- Financing Medical / Dental Colleges in Tamil Nadu.

a) "Candidates should be Indian Origin settled in foreign countries.

Candidates who were born in foreign countries and whose parents are of Indian Origin.

Children of Indian citizen stay abroad for employment, business.

Children of Indian citizens deputed abroad by Public Sector Undertaking.

OR Children of the Official of the Central / State Government on deputation to abroad.

b) The candidates seeking admission to NRI Quota should hold an Indian passport.

c) The candidate should have completed 17 years on or before 31st December 2020.

d) Candidates seeking admission to MBBS/BDS Course under NRI Quota should have passed H.S.C Examination (10+2 pattern / equivalent).

e) The candidates should have obtained the minimum of 50% marks in Biology or Botany and Zoology taken together and the minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Chemistry.

f) The medium of Instruction should be English.

g) In cases where two or more candidates obtained equal marks, rank of such candidate may be determined on the basis of the seniority in age.

h) Admission under Non Resident of India scheme may be made on the basis of the marks obtained in the Qualifying Examination is NEET UG-2020.

i) The seats under NRI quota should be utilized by the bonafide NRI's only and for their children or wards. Therefore, the NRI financially supporting the candidates should either be the parent (Father or Mother) of the candidate or legally declared as guardian of the candidate by the Court as per provisions in "The Guardians and Wards Act 1890".

j) Candidates admitted under "NRI" quota should submit the following documents.

i) NRI status of the financial supporter issued by the Indian Embassy of the respective country under their seal.

ii) Certificate of Relationship between the NRI financial supporter and the candidate issued by the competent authority, valid Indian Passport of the NRI financial supporter.

iii) NRE (Non Resident External) Bank Account Pass Book of the financial supporter.

iv) Evidence for payment of Development charges US $ 1000/- to the college by the NRI financial supporter (One time payment at the time of admission only).

k) The candidate should furnish equivalent marks for the grades awarded at the qualifying examination. If not, the minimum marks will be taken into consideration.

l) NRI sponsored candidates are not allowed under NRI scheme.

Candidates who apply under NRI quota are instructed to submit their certificates / documents at the time of submission of filled in online application. If he / she fails to submit the required certificates / documents, his / her application will be summarily rejected as NRI and will be considered for Management Quota only.

5. Non-eligibility criteria:

(a) If the candidates of other Universities / Boards (except State Board) do not submit the Eligibility Certificate obtained from the Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, Guindy, Chennai, then their application will be summarily rejected.

(b) Candidates presently pursuing the MBBS course in Tamil Nadu or in other States of India or other countries are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply for the MBBS Course once again.

(c) Candidates presently pursuing the BDS course in Tamil Nadu or in other States of India or other countries are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply for the BDS Course again.

6. Method for selection and Admission:

(i) The admission shall be made on the basis of National Eligibility – Cum – Entrance Test NEET-UG 2020 score for MBBS / BDS Degree Courses for the year 2020-2021 for the Management Quota seats including NRI in SelfFinancing Medical / Dental Colleges and Christian Medical College, Vellore affiliated to the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Guindy, Chennai.

(ii) Merely appearing and qualifying in NEET (UG) – 2020 does not confer any right to the candidate for admission to MBBS / BDS Courses. The selection and admission to MBBS / BDS seats in any Medical Institution recognized for MBBS / BDS Courses is subject to fulfilling the admission criteria, eligibility, rank in merit list, medical fitness and such other criteria as may be prescribed by the National Medical Commission, Government of India, respective State Institutions and Medical / Dental Colleges.

(iii) Candidate's eligibility for MBBS / BDS Courses is purely provisional and is subject to fulfillment of eligibility criteria as prescribed by the Government of Tamil Nadu as applicable.

(iv) The Government Orders issued and to be issued from time to time pertaining to any of the matters contained in this prospectus should be read as part and parcel of this Prospectus and such terms and conditions in the Government Order are deemed to have been incorporated in this Prospectus.

(v) Seat sharing with Self-Financing Minority and Non- Minority Medical / Dental Colleges will be as per State Policy and National Medical Commission / Dental Council of India regulations and applicable Court orders.

(vi) Among seats under Management Quota, 15% total sanctioned seats will be allotted for NRI Quota.

(vii) Unfilled seats of NRI Quota will be reverted to NRI lapsed seats. (Refer fee structure)

7. Fee structure:

(i) The fee structure for Self-financing Medical and Dental Colleges will be adopted as fixed by the Fee Committee constituted by the Government of Tamil Nadu.

(ii) The fee structure for Christian Medical College, Vellore will be adopted as fixed by the Institution. Any change in the Fee Structure will be intimated in the official websites.

8.Procedure for filling and submission of online application form:

The candidates are advised to take a print out of the Prospectus from the official websites and read it carefully, along with the parent / guardian before filling up of the online application form for the academic year 2020-2021.

The candidate should login to any one of the following websites :

www.tnhealth.tn.gov.in

www.tnmedicalselection.org

The application forms will be available online from 03.11.2020 to 12.11.2020 upto 5:00 P.M.

I. Candidates have to fill up all the mandatory fields in the online application. All the relevant documents should be uploaded in JPEG or PDF format. Candidates are instructed to submit the online application after filling up all the required fields.

II. Request for change in any particulars after submitting the online application form shall not be entertained under any circumstances.

III. Candidates are instructed to upload the following certificates along with the filled in online application form and submit.

(i) NEET- UG 2020 Admit card and Score card.

(ii) Class X Mark Sheet (both sides of Mark Sheet).

(iii) Class XI Mark Sheet (both sides of Mark Sheet).

(iv) H.S.C. Mark sheet (both sides of mark sheet ) or any other equivalent examination.

(v) Transfer certificate obtained after the completion of H.S.C. or equivalent courses.

(vi) Certificate for proof of study from VI std. to XII std.

(vii) Nativity certificate obtained from Tamil Nadu for the candidates who are seeking admission under minority category.

(viii) Permanent Community Certificate Card.

(ix) Candidates who are eligible to claim religious and linguistic minority seats in Self-Financing Medical / Dental Colleges should produce a study certificate issued by the Head of the Institution last studied – Annexure – I (a)) or a certificate issued by the competent revenue authority of the candidate's native jurisdiction – Annexure– (b).

(x) NRI related documents, if applicable.

(xi) Eligibility Certificate obtained from the Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, Guindy, Chennai for the candidates of other Universities / Boards (except State Board).

IV. All the entries in the online application form should be filled by the candidates carefully. The candidate should ensure that all information including the marks in the qualifying examination furnished by him / her in the application and the enclosures are correct. The candidates are informed that after proper scrutiny of his/ her application, the marks furnished by him / her in the application are not correct or any other information is found to be incorrect, then;

(a) He / She will forfeit the admission, no matter at what stage of the course, he / she will be at that time;

(b) He / She will be debarred from pursuing any other course for a period of three years;

(c) Legal proceedings / criminal action will be initiated against the candidate along with their parents for furnishing false Mark Sheet / false Community Certificate / false Nativity Certificate.

V. Even if the candidate is provisionally selected for the MBBS / BDS admission but found to be failed in +1 examinations, the provisional admission of the candidate stands automatically cancelled.

VI. Instructions for filling the Online Application Form:

(a) The candidate and the parents / guardian must ensure that his / her eligibility criteria before submitting the online application form. The candidates are instructed to go through the Prospectus carefully and be clear about all the instructions with regard to the submission of the online application form.

(b) The candidate should fill in the complete postal address with the pin code and with valid phone number (Mobile) for future correspondence, if needed.

VII. (i) A candidate should login to any one of the following websites to access online application form for MBBS / BDS Courses 2020-2021.

www.tnhealth.tn.gov.in

www.tnmedicalselection.org

Candidate should fill the following particulars in the online application form:

1.Name

2.Name of the Parent / Guardian

3.Permanent Address / Address for communication

4.Date of Birth

5.Gender

6.Nationality and Nativity

7.Religion

8. Community , Caste and community certificate details

9. Aadhaar Number

10.Special Category

11.State / District of Class X, XI &XII / Equivalent

12.NEET – Roll Number, Register Number , Score and No of attempts in NEET

13.Qualifying Examination , Name of School Education Board, group code, No.of Attempts in HSC, Year of passing Class X, XI, XII/ Equivalent and Undergoing / completed any professional courses.

14.Marks details

15.Mother tongue

16.Medium of instruction

17.Parent Occupation

18.Annual income of the parent

19.Civic details

20.Native district

21.Eligibility Certificate

22.First Graduate details

23.Uploading documents

a) Same passport size photograph which was uploaded in NEET UG2020 examination must be uploaded in the online application form. It should also be pasted in the attendance sheet maintained at the counselling hall and also should be submitted at the time of admission at the allotted Medical / Dental College.

b) The candidates should upload their signature in running hand writing (4 kb to 20 kb) in the appropriate box given in the online application form. Placing initials as signature is not acceptable. Writing full name in the box in capital letters would also not be accepted as signature and the application form would be rejected.

c) The candidates must ensure that photograph and signature are uploaded in the respective fields.

(ii) Incomplete applications without enclosures will be rejected (Educational Certificates, Community Certificate, Photograph, Nativity, Signature etc...)

(iii) Candidates are advised to submit only one online application form.

(iv) Candidates should ensure that all information entered in the online application are correct during the online submission of application form.

(v) Incomplete application and applications not in accordance with instruction will not be considered and are liable to be rejected. The application fee once paid will not be refunded.

(vi) Submission of online application and remittance of fee would close as per the schedule given and no request for extension of time shall be entertained. Application once submitted cannot be withdrawn.

9. Counselling Procedure:

The selection will be made based on NEET – UG 2020 score and by counselling through Single Window System.

a) Counselling Schedule will be available on the official websites.

b) Candidates should participate in the counselling session as per their rank and schedule.

c) Candidates are instructed to visit the official websites frequently for updates. www.tnhealth.tn.gov.in www.tnmedicalselection.org

d) Candidates can choose a course at any college and exercise their option as per their eligibility norms mentioned in this Prospectus.

e) Rules will apply as applicable for the Management quota seats as per the prevalent National Medical Commission / Dental Council of India, rules and regulations, State Policy, the relevant rules of Institutions applicable to the Management quota seats of Self Financing Medical / Dental Institutions and the orders of the Hon'ble Court wherever applicable.

f) A Candidate who is absent during the 1st phase of counselling will not be permitted to attend the subsequent phase of Counselling. The candidate will forfeit their right to admission and their name will not be considered. However, due to unavoidable circumstances, he/she can authorize his / her parent on his / her behalf for that phase only and the parent's decision will be binding on the candidate. An Authorization letter (prescribed as in Annexure - IV (a) & (b) given by the candidate should be submitted by the parents along with the original documents of any one of the Identification Proof such as Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN Card / Passport.

g) Due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances (including Covid-19 positive cases), if a candidate/ his/her parent / guardian could not attend the Counselling on the specified date and time, the candidate will be permitted to attend the counselling on the subsequent date in the same phase of counselling and he/she can only opt for the seats available at the time of counselling and cannot claim seat as per his /her rank.

h) Either of the parent / guardian will alone be permitted along with the candidate inside the counseling hall. Every person being permitted inside the counseling hall shall be subject to the thermal screening and oxygen saturation without any exemption. One of the Parent/Guardian will alone be allowed after to attend the Counselling along with the candidate. They should make their own arrangements for attending the counselling session.

i) Any individual intimation will not be sent to the candidates regarding counselling. The candidates are therefore advised to check the official websites frequently till the end of counselling.

j) Candidates can download their Call letter from the official websites. According to their rank, they can attend the counseling as per the schedule.

k) Option once given during counselling cannot be changed during the same phase of counselling.

l) Mutual transfer / Individual request for transfer to a College/Course will not be permitted under any circumstances.

m) The candidates are instructed to appear in the venue along with the original certificates in the scheduled time specified for counselling. If the candidates fail to appear on the specified time notified by the Selection Committee, he / she will forfeit the right of admission for the academic year 2020-2021 for MBBS / BDS course. If a candidate fail to undergo the above process, their candidature will be cancelled.

To view official prospectus, click on the following link:

CLICK HERE FOR ADMISSION TO MBBS BDS 2020 2021 SESSION ONLINE APPLICATION

Prospectus for admission to MBBS / BDS degree courses in Tamil Nadu Government medical / dental colleges, Government Erode Medical College and Hospital, Perundurai, Erode and government seats in self financing medical / dental colleges affiliated to the tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University & Rajah Muthiah Medical / Dental College affiliated to Annamalai University, Chidhambaram. ESIC Medical College And PGIMSR, K.K.Nagar, Chennai.

Last date for submission of online application form12 .11.2020 upto 5.00 P.M

1. Important Dates

1. Date of Notification: 03.11.2020

2. Date of Commencement of online application: 03.11.2020

3. Last date for online submission of application: 12.11.2020 upto 5:00 P.M

4. Address to which the filled-in online application along with enclosures are to be sent. (for Special Category candidates): THE SECRETARY, SELECTION COMMITTEE, DIRECTORATE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION, 162, PERIYAR E.V.R. HIGH ROAD, KILPAUK, CHENNAI – 600 010.

5. Tentative date of declaration of Rank list: 16.11.2020

6. Details of counselling: Will be hosted in the official websites.

7. Commencement of courses: 15.12.2020

8. Closure of admission: 31.12.2020

9. Official websites:

10. Helpline Number: 1. 044-28364822

2. 9884224648

3. 9884224649

4. 9884224745

5. 9884224746

2. General Eligibility Criteria:

(a) Candidates should be a Citizen of India.

(b) Overseas Citizen of India, who are registered under Section 7A of the Citizenship Act, 1955 (Central Act 57 of 1955) are eligible to apply for MBBS/BDS Degree Courses subject to the production of proof of such registration. However, OCI candidates will not be eligible for any kind of reservation and will be treated only as Open Category.

3. Non-eligibilty criteria:

(a) If the candidates of other Universities / Boards (except State Board) do not submit the Eligibility Certificate obtained from the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Guindy, Chennai, then their application will be summarily rejected.

(b) Candidates presently pursuing the MBBS course in Tamil Nadu or in other States of India or other countries are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply for the MBBS Course once again.

(c) Candidates presently pursuing the BDS course in Tamil Nadu or in other States of India or other countries are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply for the BDS Course again.

4. Procedure for filling and submission of online application form

The candidates are advised to take a print out of the Prospectus from the official websites and read it carefully, along with the parent / guardian before filling up the online application form for the academic year 2020-2021.

The candidate should log in to any one of the following websites:

www.tnhealth.tn.gov.in

www.tnmedicalselection.org

The application forms will be available online from 03.11.2020 onwards till 12.11.2020 upto 5:00 P.M.

I. Candidates have to fill all the mandatory fields in the online application. All the relevant documents should be uploaded in JPEG or PDF format. Candidates are instructed to submit the online application after filling up all the required fields.

II. Request for change in any particulars after submitting the online application form shall not be entertained under any circumstances.

III. Candidates are instructed to upload the following certificates along with the filled in online application form and submit. The candidates applying under Special Categories are also instructed to enclose two sets of the following certificates along with the downloaded filled in online application and send it to "The Secretary, Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education, 162, Periyar E.V.R. High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai-600 010".

(i) NEET- UG 2020 Admit card and Score card.

(ii) Class X Mark Sheet (both sides of Mark Sheet).

(iii) Class XI Mark Sheet (both sides of Mark Sheet).

(iv) H.S.C. Mark sheet (both sides of Mark Sheet) or any other equivalent examination.

(v) Transfer certificate obtained after the completion of H.S.C. or equivalent courses.

(vi) Certificate for proof of study from VI Std. to XII Std for the candidates who have studied completely in Tamil Nadu.

(vii) Nativity certificate for the candidates who have partly or completely studied outside Tamil Nadu from Standard VI to Standard XII along with supporting documents as mentioned in Clause 4(h).

(viii) The candidate who is native of Tamil Nadu and have studied from VI standard to XII standard in schools of Tamil Nadu also should submit supporting documents of the parent's certificates as mentioned in Clause 4(g).

(ix) Permanent Community Certificate Card.

(x) First Graduate Certificate (if applicable) as in Annexure XIII (a) and (b). The candidate who claim the benefit of a First Graduate should submit their certificate issued by the competent authority to their respective Colleges on securing the admission.

(xi) Special Category Form with an additional fee of Rs.100/- via Bank payment portal with relevant certificates for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, Eminent Sports Person and Ex-Servicemen, as applicable, along with the online application form should be uploaded.

(xii) Income Certificate for the candidates claiming fee exemption.

(xiii) Eligibility Certificate obtained from the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Guindy, Chennai for the candidates of other Universities / Boards (except State Board).

IV. All the entries in the online application form should be filled by the candidate carefully. The candidate should ensure that all information including the marks in the qualifying examination furnished by him / her in the application and the enclosures are correct. The candidate is informed that after proper scrutiny of his / her application, the marks furnished by him / her in the application are not correct or any other information is found to be incorrect, then;

(a) He / She will forfeit the admission, no matter at what stage of the course, he / she will be at that time;

(b) He / She will be debarred from pursuing any other course for a period of three years;

(c) Legal proceedings / criminal action will be initiated against the candidate along with their parents/guardian for furnishing false Mark Sheet / false Community Certificate / false Nativity Certificate.

V. Even if the candidate is provisionally selected for the MBBS / BDS admission but found to be failed in +1 examination, the provisional admission of the candidate automatically stand cancelled.

VI. Instructions for filling the Online Application Form:

(a) The candidate and the parent / guardian must ensure his / her eligibility criteria before submitting the online application form. The candidates are instructed to go through the Prospectus carefully and be clear about all the instructions with regard to the submission of the online application form.

(b) The candidate should fill in the complete postal address with the pincode and with valid phone number (mobile) for all necessary future correspondences, if needed.

VII. (i) A candidate should login to any one of the following websites to access application form for MBBS / BDS Courses 2020-2021

www.tnhealth.tn.gov.in

www.tnmedicalselection.org

Candidate should fill the following particulars in the online application form:

1. Name of the candidate

2. Name of the Parent / Guardian

3. Permanent Address / Address for communication

4. Date of Birth

5. Gender

6. Nationality and Nativity

7. Religion

8. Community , Caste and community certificate details

9. Aadhaar Number

10. Special Category

11. State / District of Class X, XI &XII / Equivalent

12. NEET – Roll Number, Register Number , Score and No of attempts in NEET

13. Qualifying Examination , Name of School Education Board, group code, No.of Attempts in HSC, Year of passing Class X, XI, XII/ Equivalent and Undergoing / completed any professional courses.

14. Marks details

15. Mother tongue

16. Medium of instruction

17. Parent Occupation

18. Annual income of the parent

19. Civic details

20. Native district

21. Eligibility Certificate

22. First Graduate details

23. Uploading documents

(a) Same passport size photograph which was uploaded in NEET UG-2020 examination must be uploaded in the online application form. It should also be pasted in the attendance sheet maintained at the counselling hall and also should be submitted at the time of admission at the allotted Medical / Dental College.

(b) The candidates should upload their signature in running hand writing (4 kb to 20 kb) in the appropriate box given in the online application form. Placing initials as signature is not acceptable. Writing full name in the box in capital letters would also not be accepted as signature and the application form would be rejected.

(ii) Incomplete applications without enclosures will be rejected (Educational certificates, Community, Nativity, Photograph and Signature).

(iii) Candidates are advised to submit only one application form.

(iv) Candidates should ensure that all information entered in the online application are correct at the time of online submission of application form.

(v) Incomplete applications and applications not in accordance with instruction will not be considered and are liable to be rejected. The application fee once paid will not be refunded.

vi) Submission of online application and remittance of fee would close as per the schedule given and no request for extension of time shall be entertained. Application once submitted cannot be withdrawn.

5. Method of selection and admission:

(i) The admission shall be made on the basis of National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test NEET-UG 2020 score for MBBS / BDS Degree Courses for the year 2020-2021 through Single Window system following rule of reservation for the State Quota seats in Government Medical / Dental Colleges and Government Quota seats in Self Financing Private Medical / Dental Colleges, Government Erode Medical College and Hospital, Perundurai, Erode affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Rajah Muthiah Medical and Dental College affiliated to Annamalai University, Chidambaram and ESIC Medical College and PGIMSR, K.K.Nagar, Chennai.

(ii) Merely appearing and qualifying in NEET (UG) – 2020 does not confer any right to the candidate for admission to MBBS / BDS Courses. The selection and admission to MBBS / BDS seats in any Medical Institution recognised for MBBS / BDS Courses is subject to fulfilling the admission criteria, eligibility, rank in merit list, medical fitness and such other criteria as may be prescribed by the Government of India, respective State Institutions and Medical / Dental Colleges.

(iii) Candidate's eligibility for MBBS / BDS Courses is purely provisional and is subject to fulfilment of eligibility criteria as prescribed by the Government of Tamil Nadu as applicable.

6. Counselling Details:

a) Counselling Schedule will be made available on the official websites.

b) Candidates should participate in the counselling session as per their rank and schedule.

c) Candidates are instructed to visit the official websites frequently for updates. www.tnhealth.tn.gov.in www.tnmedicalselection.org

d) Candidates can choose a course at any college and exercise their option as per their eligibility norms mentioned in this Prospectus.

e) Rules will apply as applicable for the Government quota seats as per the prevalent National Medical Commission / Dental Council of India, rules and regulations, State Policy and the relevant rules of Institutions applicable to the Government quota seats of Self Financing Medical / Dental Institutions and the orders of the Hon'ble Court wherever applicable.

f) A Candidate who is absent during the 1st phase of counselling will not be permitted to attend the subsequent phase of counselling. The candidate will forfeit their right to admission and their name will not be considered. However, he/she can authorise his / her parent on his / her behalf for that phase of counselling due to unavoidable circumstances and the parent's decision will be binding on the candidate. An Authorization letter (prescribed as in Annexure VIII (a) &( b) given by the candidate should be submitted by the parents along with the original documents of any one of the Identification Proof such as Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN Card / Passport.

g) Due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances (including Covid-19 positive cases), if a candidate his/her parent / guardian could not attend the Counselling on the specified date and time, the candidate will be permitted to attend the counselling on the subsequent date in the same phase of counselling and he/she can only opt for the seats available at the time of counselling and cannot claim seat as per his /her rank.

h) Either of the parent / guardian will alone be permitted along with the candidate inside the counselling hall. Every person being permitted inside the counselling hall shall be subject to the thermal screening and oxygen saturation without any exemption. They should make their own arrangements for attending the counselling session.

i) Individual intimations will not be sent to the candidates regarding counselling. The candidates are therefore advised to check the official websites frequently till the end of counselling.

j) Candidates can download their Call letter from the official websites. According to their rank, they can attend the counselling as per the schedule.

k) Option once given during counselling cannot be changed during the same phase of counselling.

l) Mutual transfer / Individual request for transfer to a College/Course will not be permitted under any circumstances.

To view official prospectus, click on the following link:

https://tnhealth.tn.gov.in/online_notification/notification/N20112577.pdf

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