Online Counselling Process
Online Counselling Process
(Conducted by the Official State Counselling Authority – Single Window System)
Single Window Counselling System
Admissions to Allied Health Sciences courses under the Government Quota are conducted only through the Single Window Online Counselling System of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Key Features of the Single Window System
The Single Window System ensures a centralized, transparent, and merit-based admission process for Government Quota seats.
Counselling for Special Categories
Before the general counselling begins, special category seats are allotted separately through a dedicated process.
Special Categories Include:
- Ex-Servicemen (Ex-Servicemen Quota)
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD)
- Third Gender Candidates
Key Rules for Special Category Counselling:
- Special category counselling happens first, before general counselling.
- Candidates must upload valid supporting documents in the prescribed format.
- No re-allotment or change of college is allowed once a special category seat is allotted.
- Third gender candidates declaring themselves as female (with valid ID from TNGWB) are eligible for female category seats.
Choice Filling Process
Choice filling is the most important stage of counselling where candidates select their preferred colleges and courses.
Candidates can:
- Select any number of eligible colleges and courses
- Arrange preferences in the exact order of priority
- Edit, add, or remove choices until the locking deadline
Important Tips for Candidates:
- Higher preference = Higher priority during allotment
- Once the choice list is locked, no modifications will be allowed
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Seat allotment depends on:
- Merit Rank
- Reservation Category
- Seat Availability
- Order of Choices
Counselling Fee
To participate in online counselling, candidates must pay a processing fee as specified below.
Processing Fee:
(Rupees Two Hundred and Fifty Only)
- Payable online via the official bank payment portal
- Non-refundable under any circumstances
- Mandatory for participation in choice filling and seat allotment
Allotment Process
Seat allotment is done online based on multiple criteria to ensure fairness and transparency.
Allotment Criteria:
- Merit Rank (Normalized Marks)
- Reservation Category
- Choices Filled by the Candidate
- Availability of Seats (Govt Quota)
After Allotment:
- Selected candidates must download the Provisional Allotment Order
- Print a hard copy for reporting at the college
- Pay the initial admission fee (if required by the authority)
Important Rules for Allotment:
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Movement between:
- Self-financing → Government colleges, or
- Between Government colleges will be allowed based on merit during re-allotment rounds
- Re-allotment is NOT permitted within self-financing colleges
- No mutual transfers or personal requests for college change
Reporting Procedure
After allotment, candidates must follow the reporting procedure to secure their admission.
Steps for Reporting:
Download Allotment Order
Download the provisional allotment order from the official portal
Report to College
Report to the allotted college on or before the specified deadline
Carry Documents
Bring all original certificates and photocopies of uploaded documents
Complete Formalities
Complete the admission formalities as instructed by the college
Important Conditions:
- Failure to report before the deadline will result in cancellation of the seat
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Only candidates who
join during the first phase are
eligible for:
- Subsequent rounds
- Re-allotment options
Merit List Preparation
The merit list is prepared centrally by the Counselling Authority based on specific criteria.
Marks Considered for Merit List:
Normalization of Marks:
- Marks are scaled to 200 for uniformity
- Normalization is done as per Tamil Nadu Act No. 3 of 2007
- Ensures fairness across different boards and examination patterns