Paramedical courses Admission 2025 - Complete Guide

The Tamil Nadu Directorate of Medical Education & Research oversees admissions to Government-Quota Paramedical Degree & Diploma Courses for the 2025-2026 academic year. Key features include

Courses Offered:
  • B.PHARM
  • B.P.T.
  • B.ASLP
  • B.Sc. (NURSING)
  • B.Sc. RADIOGRAPHY AND IMAGING TECHNOLOGY
  • B.Sc. RADIO THERAPY TECHNOLOGY
  • B.Sc. CARDIO-PULMONARY PERFUSION TECHNOLOGY
  • B.Sc. MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
  • B.Sc. OPERATION THEATRE & ANAESTHESIA TECHNOLOGY
  • B.Sc. CARDIAC TECHNOLOGY
  • B.Sc. CRITICAL CARE TECHNOLOGY
  • B.Sc. DIALYSIS TECHNOLOGY
  • B.Sc. PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
  • B.Sc. ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY CARE TECHNOLOGY
  • B.Sc. RESPIRATORY THERAPY
  • B.OPTOM
  • B.O.T.
  • B.Sc. NEURO ELECTRO PHYSIOLOGY
  • B.Sc. CLINICAL NUTRITION

Seats:Both in Government colleges and Government seats in self-financing institutions.

Admission Basis:Merit-based on normalized Class 12 marks, no entrance exam (NEET not required)

Eligibility Criteria (As per TN Paramedical Prospectus 2025-2026)

Nationality

  • The applicant must be a citizen of India.

Nativity Requirements

  • Native of Tamil Nadu:
    • The candidate must be a native of Tamil Nadu.
    • If claiming nativity, the Nativity Certificate issued by a competent Tamil Nadu Revenue Authority is mandatory.
  • Non-Tamil Nadu Candidates:
    • Candidates from other states cannot claim Tamil Nadu nativity.
    • Permanent Residence Certificates will not be accepted as substitutes for Nativity Certificates.
    • Nativity Certificate must be uploaded along with the application. Sending it later is not accepted.
  • Special Clauses Based on Schooling:
    • Candidates who studied from Class 6 to 12 in Tamil Nadu schools, even if native to the state, must submit both Nativity and Community Certificates from Tamil Nadu authorities.
    • If a candidate fails to submit the Community Certificate, even after studying in TN from Class 6-12, they will be considered under Open Category (OC) only.
    • If a candidate is a native of Tamil Nadu but studied Class 6-12 partially or fully in other states, they must:
      • Submit Nativity Certificate from Tamil Nadu,
      • Submit Community Certificate of self and either parent from Tamil Nadu, if claiming communal reservation.
      • Failure to provide these will result in rejection of the application.
  • Other State Candidates Studied in TN:
    • Non-natives who studied Class 6-12 in Tamil Nadu will be considered only under Open Category.
    • They must provide a Bonafide Certificate from the school(s) attended in Tamil Nadu.
  • Community Certificates from states other than Tamil Nadu will not be accepted for claiming communal reservation.

Age Limit

  • Candidates should have completed 17 years of age as on 31st December 2025.
  • A grace period of 15 days is allowed for candidates born shortly after the cutoff date.

Educational Qualification

The candidate should have passed all subjects in the Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) conducted by:

  • Tamil Nadu State Board, or
  • Any recognized equivalent Board.

Subject Requirements by Course:

Course Group Required Subjects
B.Pharm / B.ASLP / B.Optom English (mandatory) with one of the following subject groups:
a) Physics, Chemistry, Biology
b) Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology
c) Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
All Other Courses English (mandatory) with either:
a) Physics, Chemistry, Biology
b) Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology

Paramedical Cutoff Calculation

Minimum Marks Requirement

Course OC BC/BCM/MBC&DNC SC/SCA/ST
B.Pharm & B.ASLP 40% aggregate in required subjects 40% aggregate 40% aggregate
B.Sc. Nursing 45% aggregate in required subjects 40% aggregate 40% aggregate
All Other Courses Pass in HSC with required subjects Pass in HSC Pass in HSC

Note: For candidates with grades instead of marks, a certified mark statement indicating equivalent scores must be uploaded.

Application Process

  1. Access the portal at reg25.tnmedicalonline.co.in/pmc25 and register using email/phone.
  2. Receive login credentials via email/SMS.
  3. Log in and fill the online application form with personal, academic, and contact details.
  4. Upload documents:
    • SSLC & HSC mark sheets, TC, Nativity & Community certificates, Medical fitness, and any special category proofs.
    • Format: Photos/signatures 50-100 KB JPEG; Certificates in PDF (100-200 KB).
  5. Pay Fees: ₹500 (₹200 for special categories) via credit/debit/UPI/net banking.
  6. Submit & Save: Download filled form and payment receipt for records.

Admission Procedure

  • Merit List Preparation: Raw board marks normalized to a total of 200 marks.
  • Tie-breaking follows this order: Biology > Chemistry > Physics > Optional subject > Age > Random number.
  • Counselling Sequence:
    • Special categories (PwD, Ex-servicemen) first.
    • General categories follow through single/multiple counselling rounds.
    • Choice filling (web-based preferences) with ₹250 counselling fee.
    • Seat allotment based on merit-reservation-choices.
    • Download allotment order, report to college, complete document verification, fee payment, and admission confirmation.
  • Reservation Policy:
    • OC: 31%
    • BC: 30% (incl. BC Muslims)
    • MBC/DNC: 20%
    • SC: 18% (incl. Arunthathiyar)
    • ST: 1%
Flowchart for the Admission procedure

Fig) Flowchart for paramedical admission

Important Dates - TN Paramedical Admission 2025-2026

Event Date
Date of Notification 17 June 2025
Start of Online Application Upload 17 June 2025 @ 12:01 PM
Last Date to Submit Online Application 07 July 2025 up to 05:00 PM
Declaration of Merit List Will be announced later on the official website
Tentative Allotment of Seats Will be announced later
Last Date of Admission As specified in the individual allotment order
Note: All updates regarding merit lists, seat allotments, and counselling dates will be published on the official website:
🔗 https://www.tnmedicalselection.org

Important Dates - TN Diploma and Certificate Paramedical Admission 2025-2026

  • Date of Notification: 09 July 2025
  • Start of Online Application: 09 July 2025 at 12:01 PM
  • Last Date to Submit Online Application: 23 July 2025 at 05:00 PM
  • Merit List Declaration: To be announced later on the official website
  • Tentative Seat Allotment: To be announced later
  • Last Date of Joining: As per the date mentioned in the individual allotment order

Referral Links

Tamil Nadu Paramedical 2025 Rank Lists Released - General, Sports & 7.5% Govt School Quota

Here are the officially released rank lists for Tamil Nadu Paramedical courses (2025 session), including General category, Sports quota, and 7.5% Government School quota. Click below to view or download the PDFs:

S.No Title / Content Summary View PDF
1 Paramedical - General Rank List 2025
This PDF contains the provisional general rank list for candidates who applied for Tamil Nadu Paramedical courses. It includes ranks sorted by community.
View General Rank List PDF
2 Paramedical - Sports Category Rank List 2025
Details of Sports Quota candidates eligible for paramedical counselling. It lists students with verified sports credentials and their ranks.
View Sports Rank List PDF
3 Paramedical - 7.5% Government School Quota Rank List 2025
This list includes Government School students eligible under the 7.5% special reservation for paramedical courses.
View Govt. School 7.5% Quota PDF

Tamil Nadu Paramedical Degree Counselling 2025 (Govt. Colleges Only)

Online Counselling for All Special & General Category Candidates

Government Seats in Government Colleges Only

Organized by: Directorate of Medical Education & Research (DME), Kilpauk, Chennai

Counselling Dates - Round 1 Schedule

ROUND Process From Date & Time To Date & Time RANK TOTAL MARK
1 Registration/ Payment Choice Filling & Locking 30-07-2025 @ 10:00 A.M. 02-08-2025 @ 05:00 P.M. FROM GR 001 TO GR 20207 FROM 200.00 TO 165.00
Result of 1-A Round 04-08-2025
Download of Provisional Allotment Order 04-08-2025
Reporting Date & Time On or Before 08-08-2025 upto 05.00 P.M.
Important Instructions to Candidates
  • Do NOT share your login ID, password, or OTP with anyone.
  • Processing Fee: Rs. 250/- (non-refundable) via Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking.

Key Guidelines:

  1. Be careful while filling and locking choices—once locked, they cannot be changed.
  2. Seat matrix will be published on the official website before choice filling.
  3. Connectivity issues are the candidate's responsibility—ensure stable internet access.
  4. Admissions will be based strictly on merit and rule of reservation.
  5. Differently abled candidates must lock their choices, regardless of their rank.
  6. No branch/college change allowed after locking your choice.
  7. Self-declaration form is mandatory at the time of reporting.
  8. Candidates must download their allotment order and report to the allotted college in person.
  9. At reporting, produce original certificates along with scanned copies.
  10. Failure to report on time will lead to cancellation of your seat without any further notice.

Stay Alert

All counselling steps including result announcements and instructions will be posted on the official websites. Regularly check for updates.

Seat Matrix for Paramedical Courses - Government Colleges (2025-2026)

Name Description Download/View
Seat_Matrix General Category - Seat Matrix for Government Colleges offering Paramedical Courses View General Seat Matrix (PDF)
PMC_SPECIAL_CATEGORY_2025-2026_SESSION Special Category - Seat Matrix for Government Colleges (Differently Abled / Sports / Ex-Servicemen / Others) Download Special Category Seat Matrix (PDF)

Note: These seat matrix files contain detailed course-wise and college-wise seat availability under various categories for the 2025-2026 session.

Tamil Nadu Paramedical 2025 - Eligible Candidate List Released (State Quota)

The Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee has officially released the Paramedical Eligible Candidate List for 2025 under the State Quota. Candidates who have applied for Paramedical UG courses like B.Sc. Nursing, BPT, BOT, and B.Pharm can now check their eligibility status using the link provided below.

Important: Ensure your application number and details are ready before accessing the list.

Click Here to View the Paramedical Eligible Candidate List 2025 (PDF)

Tamil Nadu Paramedical 2025 - Download Government College Allotment Order Now!

Candidates who have been allotted seats in Paramedical Courses (Government Colleges) through the Tamil Nadu State Counselling can now download their official allotment order.

Follow the official link below to access your allotment order:

Download Paramedical Allotment Order - Government Colleges

Ensure to download and print your allotment order within the stipulated time for reporting at the allotted college.

Tamil Nadu Paramedical 2025 - Download Government College Allotment Order Now!

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Tamil Nadu Paramedical Counselling - FAQs

Tamil Nadu Paramedical Counselling is the centralized online process for admission into various paramedical degree courses offered by government and self-financing colleges in Tamil Nadu.

It is conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu, through the official website of the Health and Family Welfare Department.

Courses include B.Sc. Nursing, BPT, BOT, B.Sc. Radiology, B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology, B.Optom, B.Pharm, and other allied health sciences programs.

Candidates must have passed HSC (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Botany & Zoology, and should meet minimum aggregate marks as prescribed by the DME.

Applications must be submitted online through the official portal. Students need to register, fill in academic details, upload required documents, and pay the application fee.

The cutoff is usually calculated as (Physics + Chemistry + Biology) / 3 for most courses. For B.Pharm, Mathematics or Biology can be considered based on the course requirements.

No. Admissions are based purely on +2 marks (merit-based), not through any entrance exam.

Yes, you can choose multiple eligible courses and preferences during the choice filling stage.

Key documents include +2 Mark Sheet, Transfer Certificate, Community Certificate, Nativity Certificate, Income Certificate, and Proof of Date of Birth.

Yes, reservations are provided as per Tamil Nadu Government norms for categories like BC, MBC, SC, ST, and special categories like differently abled and ex-servicemen.

Tamil Nadu paramedical counselling is conducted completely online, including registration, choice filling, and seat allotment.

Seat allotment is based on the merit rank, reservation category, and the preferences given by the candidate during choice filling.

The merit list is published on the official website. You can check it using your registration/login credentials.

You must download the allotment order, report to the allotted college within the stipulated date, and complete admission formalities.

Failure to join within the given time may lead to cancellation of the seat, and you may become ineligible for further rounds.

The list of institutions participating in Pharm.D. counselling (Doctor of Pharmacy) for the academic year is officially released by the Directorate of Medical Education. Candidates are advised to refer to the official PDF notification available at the following link for the most updated and accurate list:
👉 Click here to view the participating institutions for Pharm.D. counselling

The official list of participating government and private institutions for these courses is published by the Directorate of Medical Education. Candidates should refer to the official PDF notification for detailed and updated information:
👉 Click here to view the participating institutions

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