The Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, has released the Vacancy Position after the 2nd Round of Online Counselling and inclusion of newly received seats, dated September 8, 2026 (4:00 PM). The notice, signed by Deputy Director (T) Sanjay Bengia, lists institute-wise and course-wise vacant seats available across multiple states under APST (Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe) reservation, following the completion of Round 2 counselling.
Key Highlights of the Vacancy Position
- A total of 118 seats are shown as vacant across 44 institute-course combinations spanning 12 states – Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal.
- The vast majority of seats fall under CAT-II (APST) category, with a small number of seats in Arunachal Pradesh’s own nursing colleges also available under CAT-I (OPEN).
- Some entries are marked as “Newly received” – including seats at SJN Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Guwahati (BHMS) and North East Institute of Ayurveda and Homoeopathy (NEIAH), Shillong (BHMS and BAMS).
- The notice specifies that the vacancy position after withdrawal will again be published on 10-09-2026 at 11:00 AM.
State-Wise Seat Availability (Selected Highlights)
| State | No. of Institute-Course Entries | Notable Courses Available |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 7 | B.Sc. (Forestry), B.Sc. (Horticulture), B.Sc. (Nursing), B.Sc. (Agriculture) |
| Assam | 9 | BDS, BHMS, B.Pharm, B.Sc. (Nursing), B.Sc. (Agriculture/Fisheries), B.V.Sc & AH, D.Pharm |
| Manipur | 4 | BDS (RIMS Imphal), BASLP, B.Sc. (Agriculture), B.Sc. (Nursing) |
| Meghalaya | 6 | BHMS, BAMS, B.Sc. (Community Science), B.Sc. (Agriculture/Natural Farming) |
| Mizoram | 9 | B.Sc. (Horticulture), B.V.Sc & AH, B.Pharm, B.Sc. (N/MLT/MRIT), B.Optometry, B.Physiotherapy |
| Tripura | 3 | B.Sc. (Fisheries), B.Pharm, D.Pharm |
| Uttar Pradesh | 1 | BDS (KG Dental College, Lucknow) |
| West Bengal | 1 | BDS (Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College, Kolkata) |
| Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Sikkim | 1 each | BDS, B.Sc. (Natural Farming), B.V.Sc & AH, B.Sc. (Horticulture) |
Notable Dental (BDS) Seats Available
Candidates looking specifically for BDS seats under this vacancy list can find options at:
- Regional Dental College (RDC), Assam – 2 seats
- Govt. Dental College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh – 1 seat
- RIMS, Imphal, Manipur – 3 seats
- KG Dental College, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – 1 seat
- Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College, Kolkata, West Bengal – 1 seat
Why This Matters for Candidates
This vacancy matrix is relevant for APST category candidates (and OPEN category candidates for a few Arunachal Pradesh nursing seats) who are seeking admission to professional courses – including medical, dental, nursing, pharmacy, agriculture, horticulture, and paramedical programmes – across institutes outside Arunachal Pradesh under reserved quota arrangements. Candidates should:
- Check the institute, course, and category carefully before applying for any listed seat
- Note that this is the position after Round 2 counselling and inclusion of newly received seats, so numbers may change further
- Watch for the updated vacancy position after withdrawal, to be published on 10-09-2026 at 11:00 AM
- Stay in touch with the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, for further counselling updates
Candidates are advised to regularly check official notices from the Directorate of Technical Education, Arunachal Pradesh, for the revised seat matrix and further rounds of counselling.
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