72,627 applications received for MBBS, BDS courses
Tamil Nadu has received over 72,000 applications for MBBS and BDS courses for the 2026-27 academic year. Officials noted that the high application volume includes non-domicile candidates applying for management quota seats.
Why it matters
The data reflects the high demand for medical education in India and highlights complexities in the seat allocation and verification process.
The Tamil Nadu Selection Committee has received a total of 72,627 applications for the MBBS and BDS courses. Of them, 41,723 are for government quota seats and 30,904 for management quota seats.
Earlier, July 23 was the last date for submitting applications for these courses for the 2026-27 session, but the Selection Committee reopened the online application window till July 27. This was strictly meant for candidates whose applications were yet to be submitted.
According to the National Testing Agency, 61,306 candidates from Tamil Nadu qualified in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET). With 72,627 applications received, officials explained that students not only from Tamil Nadu but also from all over India could apply for the management quota seats, meaning that they were not domicile-based. Additionally, there could be some duplications or double applications.
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