Arunachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026 : Registration, Merit List, Eligibility and Seat Matrix
Arunachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2025 is the official process for admission in MBBS and BDS courses in medical and dental institutions of Arunachal Pradesh/ Union Territory of Arunachal Pradesh. Directorate of Higher and Technical Education (DHTE), Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh is carrying for the Admission in NEET UG 2025 under the 85% State Quota Seats. In this article, students will get the information on dates, registration, eligibility, counselling process, merit list, participating colleges, seat allocation matrix, and required documents.
Official Website of Arunachal Pradesh NEET Counselling
Candidates should use only the official counselling website for registration, merit list, counselling notices, and seat allotment updates.
1.0Arunachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026: Key Highlights
2.0Counselling Schedule of Arunachal Pradesh NEET 2026
The official counselling schedule will be released after the declaration of the NEET UG 2026 result.
Candidates should regularly check the official DHTE website for the latest counselling schedule.
3.0How to Apply for Arunachal Pradesh NEET Counselling
Students can follow below steps:
1. Visit Official Website: Go to apdhte.nic.in
2. Register Online: Fill registration form using NEET Roll No., rank, personal, and academic details.
3. Upload Documents: Upload scanned images of required certificates (e.g., NEET scorecard, photo, signature, domicile certificate).
4. Pay Counselling Fee: Pay online fee (approx. ₹500 for General and ₹300 for SC/ST/OBC, subject to official notice).
5. Submit Form: Verify all details before final submission.
After registration, DHTE releases a State Merit List.
4.0Seat Matrix of Arunachal Pradesh NEET Counselling
The Directorate of Higher & Technical Education (DHTE), Government of Arunachal Pradesh releases the official seat matrix before each counselling round
The official seat matrix is published before every counselling round and is updated based on seat availability, participating institutions, and the applicable admission policy notified by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh.
5.0Participating Colleges in Arunachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2025
Arunachal Pradesh currently doesn’t have a government medical college for MBBS admissions. State quota candidates are typically nominated to medical/dental seats in other NE states or central pool quotas. Candidates still need to attend the state counselling for those nominations.
Some institutions where Arunachal students may be allotted seats:
- NEIGRIHMS, Shillong (MBBS seats under North East quota)
- Regional Dental College, Guwahati
- Tomo Riba Institute of Health & Medical Sciences (TRIHMS), Naharlagun (Note: MBBS admissions at TRIHMS depend on seats allotted for state quota, subject to infrastructure and recognition status in 2026)
Check official notifications for the exact list of participating institutions and seat availability.
6.0How Arunachal Pradesh NEET Counselling Works
Candidates can participate in Arunachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026 by following these steps:
- Register on the official Directorate of Higher & Technical Education (DHTE), Arunachal Pradesh counselling portal.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload the required documents and submit the application before the prescribed deadline.
- Check the Inter-se Merit List published by DHTE Arunachal Pradesh.
- Participate in the online choice-filling process and select your preferred courses and colleges.
- Lock and submit your choices within the stipulated period.
- Check the seat allotment result published by the counselling authority.
- Download the allotment letter, if allotted a seat.
- Report to the designated authority/college for document verification and completion of the admission process.
Seat allotment is based on the candidate's NEET UG 2026 rank, Inter-se Merit List position, reservation policy, eligibility criteria, choices filled, and seat availability.
7.0Document Checklist for Arunachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026
Candidates should keep the following documents ready for counselling and admission:
- NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
- NEET UG 2026 Scorecard
- Class 10 Pass Certificate (Proof of Date of Birth)
- Class 12 Mark Sheet and Pass Certificate
- School Leaving/Transfer Certificate (TC)
- Migration Certificate
- Medical Fitness Certificate
- Aadhaar Card or any other valid Photo ID
- APST Certificate (for eligible Category-I candidates)
- Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) / Domicile Certificate, wherever applicable as per the eligibility category
- Employment Certificate (for eligible Category-II candidates, if applicable)
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) Certificate (if applicable)
- Passport-size Photographs
- Arunachal Pradesh NEET Counselling Registration/Application Form
- Security Deposit / Seat Acceptance Fee Receipt
- Seat Allotment Letter
Candidates must produce the original documents along with three sets of self-attested photocopies at the time of document verification and admission.
8.0Eligibility Requirements for Arunachal Pradesh NEET Counselling 2026
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
1. NEET Qualification: Must qualify NEET UG 2026 with minimum required percentile.
2. Domicile: Candidates must be a permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh OR Have studied at least three years in schools within the state preceding NEET.
3. Educational Qualification
- Passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English as core subjects.
- Minimum 50% marks (General), 40% (SC/ST/OBC).
4. Age Limit: Minimum 17 years of age as on 31st December 2026.
5. Other Conditions: Must be medically fit as per standards prescribed.
9.0Reservation Policy in Arunachal Pradesh NEET Counselling
Reservation and seat allocation in Arunachal Pradesh NEET Counselling are governed by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh and the Directorate of Higher & Technical Education (DHTE) as per the applicable eligibility categories and admission rules.
Candidates claiming reservation or category benefits must produce valid supporting documents, such as the APST Certificate, Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC), Employment Certificate (where applicable), and other documents prescribed by DHTE during counselling and admission.