The Selection Committee of the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DME), Tamil Nadu, has released the certificate verification schedule for candidates who applied under the Eminent Sports Person quota for MBBS and BDS admission for the academic year 2026-27. As per Notification No.012/SCS1(1)/2026 dated August 3, 2026, a total of 468 candidates have been called for physical verification of their sports certificates from August 5 to August 7, 2026.

Key Highlights of the Sports Quota Verification Notice

  • Notification number: 012/SCS1(1)/2026, dated August 3, 2026
  • Total candidates called: 468, listed from Sl.No. 1 to 468
  • Verification dates: August 5 to August 7, 2026
  • Venue: 4th Floor, Selection Committee, DME, No. 162, E.V.R. Periyar Road, Kilpauk, Chennai-10
  • Verification conducted by a common committee with the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu
  • Documents required: Original Sports Certificates and NEET UG 2026 scorecard

The verification applies specifically to candidates who applied under the Eminent Sports Person category, a special quota under Tamil Nadu's MBBS and BDS admission process that considers achievements in recognised sporting disciplines alongside NEET UG eligibility.

Batch-Wise Verification Schedule

Candidates have been divided into three batches based on their serial number, with specific dates and time slots assigned to each group to manage the verification process smoothly.

Serial Number RangeDateTime
Sl.No. 1 to 100August 5, 20269:00 AM
Sl.No. 101 to 200August 5, 202612:30 PM
Sl.No. 201 to 300August 6, 20269:00 AM
Sl.No. 301 to 400August 6, 202612:30 PM
Sl.No. 401 to 468August 7, 20269:00 AM

How Candidates Can Check Their Verification Slot

  1. Locate your NEET UG 2026 application number in the official notice list
  2. Identify your serial number and match it to the corresponding batch and date
  3. Note the reporting time assigned to your serial number range
  4. Carry original sports certificates and NEET UG 2026 scorecard to the venue
  5. Report to the 4th Floor, Selection Committee, DME, Kilpauk, Chennai-10, on the assigned date and time
Candidates are requested to bring Original Sports Certificates and NEET UG 2026 Score card for physical verification without fail.— Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education and Research, Kilpauk

The Eminent Sports Person quota is verified through a joint process involving both the DME Selection Committee and the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT), since sporting achievements and certificates need domain-specific validation that goes beyond standard academic document checks.

Impact on Candidates

With verification spread across just three days and specific time slots assigned by serial number, candidates need to report strictly within their allotted window to avoid last-minute complications. Since this quota runs as a distinct verification track ahead of the main MBBS and BDS state quota counselling, candidates should also keep an eye on the broader NEET UG Tamil Nadu counselling schedule published separately by DME.

Expert Insight: Why Sports Certificate Verification Matters

Counselling experts note that the Eminent Sports Person quota carries a higher documentation burden than most other categories, since sports certificates must be authenticated for the level of competition, governing body recognition, and the year of achievement, in addition to standard eligibility checks. Candidates are advised to carry not just the certificates specifically listed in the prospectus but also any supporting documents, such as participation letters or medal citations from the recognised sports federation, since incomplete or unclear certificates can lead to a candidate's claim being set aside even if the NEET UG eligibility itself is not in question.

Conclusion

With the Tamil Nadu Eminent Sports Person quota verification schedule now out for MBBS and BDS admission 2026-27, all 468 listed candidates should check their assigned batch and time, gather their original sports certificates and NEET UG 2026 scorecard, and report to the Selection Committee office at Kilpauk between August 5 and August 7, 2026, without fail.

Official Resources

TN NEET 2026 Sports Quota Certificate Verification Schedule & Candidate List PDF

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