MCC Freeze/Float Rules Do Not Automatically Apply to Tamil Nadu State Counselling
Tamil Nadu expressly states that it will retain its existing policy and that State Government, Management, Minority and NRI admissions remain governed by State prospectuses and Government Orders.
MCC Freeze/Float Rules Do Not Automatically Apply to Tamil Nadu
⚠️ Tamil Nadu will retain its existing State counselling policy for 2026–27.
MCC’s new AIQ system includes:
- Freeze and Float
- Online verification for MCC Float candidates
- MCC digital seat-surrender workflow
Tamil Nadu has clarified that its own State procedures will continue.
Tamil Nadu Rules
- Uploaded certificates are scrutinised centrally during application.
- Physical original-document verification occurs at the allotted institution during admission.
- Permitted resignations must be submitted through the Tamil Nadu online portal.
- Offline resignations are prohibited.
- Upgradation from Round 1 to Round 2 and Round 2 to Round 3 will follow the Tamil Nadu prospectuses.
- Government, Management, Minority and NRI seats remain governed by Tamil Nadu Government Orders and State prospectuses.
HGE Correction Required
Remove any guidance saying:
MCC Float online provisional joining automatically applies to Tamil Nadu State counselling.
The MCC process applies to MCC routes. Tamil Nadu candidates must follow the State prospectus separately.
Official Notice
https://tnmedicalselection.net/news/03082026013740.pdf
Hire Guide Education Advice
Candidates participating in both MCC and Tamil Nadu counselling must maintain two separate rule checklists. Never apply an MCC resignation, joining or Float rule to a Tamil Nadu seat without checking the State prospectus.