Overview

• The Health Department vetted 72,743 MBBS and BDS applications to compile the state‐level merit list for the 2025-26 admissions cycle.
• Verification uncovered four fake NRI certificates, seven forged nativity papers and nine fabricated community and nativity documents, leading to legal action.
• Applicants have two days to furnish missing or corrected documents following the completion of scrutiny.
• The National Medical Commission approved new postgraduate courses at 13 government medical colleges to expand training capacity.
• Tamil Nadu offers about 11,700 MBBS seats across government, private and deemed institutions under assured transparency and regulatory compliance.