The Goa NEET UG Counselling 2026 is the official centralized admission process for medical aspirants seeking MBBS, BDS, and allied health science seats under the state quota. The counselling is organized and regulated by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Government of Goa.
Admissions for the 85% state quota seats in government and private medical institutions across Goa are based strictly on the merit and scores achieved in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026. The DTE evaluates applications, verifies state domicile claims, publishes a state merit list, and conducts the seat allotment process to ensure a fair and transparent admission procedure for Goan students.
To participate in the DTE Goa NEET 2026 state counselling, candidates must meet the following mandatory criteria:
Nationality & Domicile: The applicant must be an Indian citizen, NRI, or OCI. Crucially, the candidate must possess a valid Residence Certificate (Domicile) indicating a continuous residence of a minimum of 10 years in the state of Goa, issued by the Mamlatdar.
NEET Qualification: Candidates must have successfully cleared the NEET UG 2026 examination and secured the minimum qualifying percentile set by the NTA.
Academic Qualifications: Aspirants must have passed the 10+2 (Higher Secondary) examination from the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education or an equivalent recognized board situated within the state of Goa, with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.
Minimum Marks: General category candidates require a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in PCB in their 12th standard. For SC/ST/OBC candidates, the minimum requirement is 40%, and for PwD, it is 45%.
Age Limit: The candidate must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2026.
Candidates must present the following original documents along with a set of self-attested photocopies during the physical verification phase:
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
NEET UG 2026 Scorecard / Rank Letter
Class 10th Certificate and Marksheet (Proof of Date of Birth)
Class 12th Certificate and Marksheet
Residence/Domicile Certificate (10 years) issued by the Mamlatdar, Goa
Caste/Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC) issued by the Dy. Collector, Goa (if applicable)
Eligibility Certificate from Goa University (for candidates from boards other than Goa Board)
Valid Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Passport)
6 to 8 Recent Passport-size Photographs
Medical Fitness Certificate
Official Website: Official notifications, merit lists, and the online admission portal are hosted on the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Goa website at dte.goa.gov.in.
Follow these step-by-step instructions to apply:
Official Notification: Keep a close watch on dte.goa.gov.in and local Goan newspapers for the release of the 2026 common prospectus for professional degree courses.
Registration: Visit the DTE Goa admission portal during the designated dates and create an applicant account.
Fill the Form: Log in to fill out Form A (or the equivalent specific form for medical admissions). Enter your NEET 2026 Roll Number, scores, personal details, and academic history.
Upload Documents: Upload clear, scanned copies of your recent photograph, signature, and vital certificates (Residence/Domicile, Caste, and 12th Marksheet).
Submit & Pay: Submit the application online and pay the required counselling fee via the designated payment gateway.
Physical Verification (If required): Depending on DTE guidelines for 2026, you may need to submit a printed copy of the form along with original documents at the DTE office in Porvorim or designated centers for verification.
Merit List & Seat Allotment: Once DTE releases the state merit list, eligible candidates will participate in the counselling rounds (either via online choice filling or physical counselling sessions at DTE) to secure their seats.
