MBBS, BDS merit list to be released on July 25; counselling to begin on July 30

MBBS, BDS merit list to be released on July 25; counselling to begin on July 30

THE HINDU BUREAU CHENNAI. 17.07.2025

The merit list for admission to MBBS and BDS courses will be released on July 25, and the counselling will begin on July 30, as per the schedule of the Medical Counselling Committee - Directorate General of Health Services.

Health Minister Ma. Subramanian on Wednesday said a total of 72,743 applications were received for MBBS and BDS courses from June 6 to 29, and the process of scrutinising the certificates was under way.

“Some of the applicants had not attached certificates along with the applications. Some had failed to attach certificates such as community certificates, birth certificates, and mark sheets while applying. Such students have been given two days’ time to submit the documents,” he said.

While scrutinising certificates, the Selection Committee had identified 20 applicants who had submitted fake certificates. It said some candidates had submitted fake/forged/false documents, leading to cancellation of their candidature. They will not be allowed to participate in the selection process for 2025-2026 under any category. Further, they will not be allowed for Tamil Nadu UG medical admission for the next three academic years, and necessary legal action is being taken. Four candidates had submitted fake NRI embassy certificates; seven had submitted fake nativity certificates; and nine had submitted fake community and nativity certificates.

Mr. Subramanian said the State government would soon add postgraduate medical seats at 13 institutions, including the Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital.