Dadra and Nagar Haveli NEET UG Counselling: The NEET UG counselling for Dadra and Nagar Haveli (Union Territory) for the 2026 academic session is organized by the Directorate of Medical and Health Services, Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Admissions to MBBS and BDS programmes are granted strictly on the basis of candidates’ NEET UG 2026 scores. Only applicants who qualify the NEET examination are eligible to register and take part in the counselling process. Government and private medical and dental colleges located in Dadra and Nagar Haveli will consider NEET UG 2026 scores for seat allotment.
This article offers comprehensive information on Dadra and Nagar Haveli NEET UG Counselling 2026, covering important dates, online registration, counselling procedure, eligibility criteria, participating medical and dental colleges, seat allotment process, and other essential details
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Brief Description
Before discussing the details of Dadra & Nagar Haveli NEET Counselling Procedure, let’s briefly describe NEET 2026:
| Particular | Description |
| Counselling Name | Dadra and Nagar Haveli NEET UG Counselling |
| Effective Entrance Exam | NEET Conducted by the NTA |
| NEET 2026 Exam Date | 4 May 2026 |
| NEET 2026 Result | 14 June 2026 |
| Counselling Conducting Authority | Directorate of Medical & Health Service (DMHS) |
| No. Of Counselling rounds | Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 & Stray Vacancy |
| No. Of Medical Colleges in Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 1 |
| No. of Government Seats in Dadra and Nagar Haveli | 177 |
| Official Website | http://vbch.dnh.nic.in/ |
Dadra and Nagar Haveli NEET UG Round 1 Counselling Dates
Here is the schedule for the Dadra & Nagar Haveli NEET UG Counselling 2026. Take a look:
| S.No | Event | Dates (2026) |
| 1 | Release of Counselling Notification | Last week of June 2026 |
| 2 | Start of Online Registration & Fee Payment | Late June to Early July 2026 |
| 3 | Last Date for Registration & Document Verification | Mid July 2026 |
| 4 | Publication of Merit List | Late July 2026 |
| 5 | Choice Filling & Locking (Round 1) | Late July 2026 |
| 6 | Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | Early August 2026 |
| 7 | Reporting to Allotted College | Early to Mid August 2026 |
| 8 | Last Date to Join After Round 1 | Mid August 2026 |
Dadra and Nagar Haveli NEET UG Round 2 Counselling Dates
| S.No | Event | Dates (2026) |
| 1 | Start of Online Registration & Fee Payment (Round 2) | Mid August 2026 |
| 2 | Last Date for Registration & Document Verification (Round 2) | Late August 2026 |
| 3 | Publication of Round 2 Merit List | Late August 2026 |
| 4 | Choice Filling & Locking (Round 2) | Late August 2026 |
| 5 | Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | Early September 2026 |
| 6 | Reporting to Allotted College (Round 2) | Early to Mid September 2026 |
| 7 | Last Date to Join After Round 2 | Mid September 2026 |
Dadra and Nagar Haveli NEET UG Counselling Eligibility Criteria
Here in this section, we are providing detailed information about Dadra and Nagar Haveli NEET UG Counselling Eligibility Criteria; Candidates are advised to read the complete eligibility criteria before applying for Dadra and Nagar Haveli NEET Counselling; You can check information like qualifying entrance exam, educational qualification, age criteria, residence and you can also check NRI students eligibility criteria for Dadra and Nagar Haveli MBBS and BDS Counselling.
| Particular | Description |
| Age & Nationality Criteria | The candidate must meet the minimum age requirement and nationality conditions as prescribed by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. |
| Academic Qualification | Candidates must have passed the 10+2 (HSC) or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English from a recognized board. |
| Recognized Boards | Qualifying examinations must be passed from one of the following boards:• State Boards of India• Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)• Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)• National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)• International Boards such as IB or Cambridge (as approved by authorities)• Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas |
| Entrance Examination | The candidate must have qualified for NEET UG 2026, conducted in the current academic year, and secured the minimum qualifying percentile as prescribed by NMC. |
| NEET Eligibility Compliance | The candidate must fulfil all eligibility norms laid down by the National Medical Commission / Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, for NEET UG admissions. |
| Criminal Record Declaration | The candidate must not have been convicted of any criminal offence. Any pending criminal cases, if applicable, must be declared at the time of admission. |
Minimum qualifying standards prescribed for HSC OR equivalent examination are as under:
| Particular | Description |
| Qualifying Examination | Candidates must have passed HSC (10+2) or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology, including both theory and practical, from a recognized board. |
| Minimum Percentage Required | General / EWS: 50%General – PwD: 45%SC / ST / SEBC (including PwD): 40% |
| NEET Qualification | Candidates must have qualified NEET UG 2026 with the minimum percentile prescribed by the National Medical Commission (NMC). |
| Category / Quota-Specific Eligibility | Candidates applying under specific categories or quotas—such as All India Quota, Government-nominated seats, Indian Coast Guard personnel posted in Dadra & Nagar Haveli, defence/veteran wards, wards of UT Administration employees (regular, deputation, or transfer), or UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu seats—must also satisfy the additional eligibility conditions applicable to their respective category or quota, as notified by the counselling authority. |
NEET UG Cut off 2025
NTA has released the NEET UG 2025 Cutoff. You can check the percentile and no of students here:
| Category | Cut-Off Percentile | NEET Cut-Off 2025 | No. Of Candidates |
| UR/EWS | 50th Percentile | 144 | 11,01,151 |
| OBC | 40th Percentile | 113 | 88692 |
| SC | 40th Percentile | 113 | 31,995 |
| ST | 40th Percentile | 113 | 13940 |
| UR/EWS-PwD | 45th Percentile | 127 | 472 |
| OBC-PwD | 40th Percentile | 113 | 216 |
| SC-PwD | 40th Percentile | 113 | 48 |
| ST-PwD | 40th Percentile | 113 | 17 |
Dadra & Nagar Haveli NEET Counselling
Candidates can visit the Directorate of Medical & Health Service’s official portal to get themselves registered for NEET 2026 Dadra & Nagar State Counselling.
Dadra & Nagar Haveli NEET Counselling 2026 Application Procedure
This section provides detailed information about Dadra & Nagar Haveli MBBS/BDS Counselling Application Procedure; candidates are advised to check the complete procedure before applying for the form.
Candidates seeking admission to the MBBS Course during the academic year 2026-27 are required to apply in the prescribed form online, which will be available on the website of the department/college and upload the necessary documents on or before the last date specified for receiving applications. As per the eligibility criteria and marks obtained in NEET, shortlisted candidates will be called for physical verification of original certificates on the prescribed dates.
- Applicant must upload self-attested copies of the following documents as per applicability.
a. Statement of marks of SSC.
b. Passing certificate specifying the Date of Birth.
c. Statement of marks of HSCE.
d. School Leaving Certificate of the last school attended.
e. Statement of NEET mark sheet.
f. If the candidate is claiming seats reserved for UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman, and Diu, they must produce:
- Domicile Certificate of Parents/Guardians (in case father and mother are not alive) issued by the competent authority of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, as the case may be.
- Certificate showing that the applicant has continuously studied from Class 9th to 12th in any recognized school located in the territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, as the case may be, issued by the Principal/Head Master of the respective school.
- Caste Certificate for SC/ST/OBC in prescribed format from the competent authority of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, as the case may be.
- Non-Creamy Layer certificate in case of applicant belonging to OBC issued by the competent authority of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, as the case may be, in 2026.
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS) certificate issued by the competent authority after Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, as the case may be, for candidates applying under the EWS category.
- Dependent Certificate issued by the competent authority of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, as the case may be, in case of those claiming guardianship of the applicant.
- Disability Certificate from the Disability Assessment Board of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, as the case may be, in case of differently-abled candidates.
Other Conditions
- The SC/ST/OBC/EWS or any caste-related certificate should be obtained from the competent authority of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. The caste certificate of the applicant shall be as per the relevant Notification issued by the UT Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu and shall be in the prescribed format.
- Any changes in admission criteria or any other aspect by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, National Medical Commission, or the affiliating University shall adhere to the applicant’s admission. This will be confirmed only after enrollment by the affiliating University.
Counselling Process (AIQ Quota)
Candidates applying for Medical/Dental Colleges in Dadra & Nagar Haveli must register for the NEET counselling 2026 for All India Quota in two rounds online. Dadra & Nagar Haveli NEET Counselling will consist of these steps.
- Candidate Registration: Register on the official website.
- Choice Filling and Locking (Round 1): You must choose the courses and colleges of your preference and finally lock in the selections in the online portal.
- Seat Allotment Result (Round 1): The seat allotment will be published online based on available vacancies and candidate’s choices.
- Reporting to college: Those who will be allotted a seat in the first round must either reject the assigned seat or report to the allotted college and complete the admission formalities.
- New Registration (Round 2): For candidates who couldn’t register in the first round of counselling.
- Fresh Choice Filling and Locking (Round 2): This is similar to Round 1.
- Seat Allotment Result (Round 2): Similar to Round 1.
- Reporting to college (Round 2): Here, it is to be noted that those allotted seats in the second round of counselling (15% AIQ Quota) will not be permitted to vacate their seats as per the orders made by the Supreme Court of India.
How to Apply
- Step 1: The candidate must visit http://vbch.dnh.nic.in/.
- Step 2: Click on the “New Registration” Option.
- Step 3 (Personal Information): After successfully registering and activating the account, candidates must fill in their personal information. Make sure all the information is correct while filling out the application form.
- Step 4 (Upload Photo and Signature): After entering the personal information, the candidate should upload their passport-size photograph of high contrast (The photo must be snapped with a placard containing the candidate’s name and snapping date) and full signature in Hindi and English (Not in capital letter) after duly scanning the same. After uploading the photo and signature, click the “Save & Continue” button.
- Step 5 (Educational Information): After uploading the scanned photo and signature, the candidate should enter their educational information on the computer screen and click the “Save & Continue” button.
- Step 6 (Payment of Counselling Fee): After filling in all the required details, candidates must pay the Counselling Fee. The counselling Fees will not be refunded.
There are the following two modes for payment of the Counselling Fee: - a. Payment by Bank Challan: If the candidate wants to Pay the Counselling Fee through Bank Challan, they should select the offline / NEFT Challan option from the Payment mode appearing on the computer screen, download the Challan and get the print and
visiting any Bank up to the scheduled last date, the Counselling Fee may be paid through NEFT mode. - b. Online Payment: If the candidate wants to pay the Counselling Fee Online mode, e.g. Credit Card / Debit Card / Net banking, they should select an online option from the payment mode appearing on the computer screen and “Make the Payment.”
should be made through Credit Card / Debit Card / Net banking. The candidate has to pay a processing charge additional to the Counselling Fee for payment through the online mode - c. Counselling Fee: Application & Counseling Fee is Rs. 3540/- (Including GST) plus Bank charges extra for OC/BC categories and Rs.2950/- (Including GST) plus Bank charges extra for SC/ST categories.
Dadra and Nagar Haveli NEET UG Counselling Fee
Non-Refundable Fees (Registrations)
| Institution Type | Category | Counselling Fee |
| Government Medical/Dental Colleges | General / EWS / OBC | INR 1,000 |
| Government Medical/Dental Colleges | SC / ST / PwD | INR 500 |
Refundable Tuition Fees
| Institution Type | Category | Refundable Amount |
| Government Medical/Dental Colleges | General / EWS / OBC | INR 10,000 |
| Government Medical/Dental Colleges | SC / ST / PwD | INR 5,000 |
Documents Required
Applicant must upload self-attested copies of the following documents as per applicability:
- Allotment Letter issued by MCC
- Admit Cards of Exam issued by NTA.
- NEET 2026 Result/ Rank letter issued by NTA.
- Date of Birth Certificate (if Metric Certificate does not bear the same)
- Class 10th Certificate
- Class 10+2 Certificate
- Class 10+2 Marks Sheet
- Eight (8) Passport size photograph same as affixed on the application form.
- Proof of identity (Aadhar/ PAN/ Driving Licence/ Passport)
Selection Procedure
This section provides the Dadra & Nagar Haveli NEET Counselling 2026 Selection Procedure for admission in MBBS/BDS courses. Let’s have a look:
- All the applications will be considered in the Unreserved Category in the first instance. Case of applicants who fail to get admission in the Unreserved Category will be regarded as in the relevant reserved category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Wards of Indian Coast Guard Personnel posted at Daman/Ex-Serviceman) for which they have applied. However, the application of candidates who have availed of any benefits available under any reserved quota (except the application fee) shall be considered under the respective quota only.
- The list of selected applicants will be displayed on the official website of NAMO Medical Education and Research Institute, Silvassa, Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
Dadra & Nagar Haveli Seat Reservation
Category-wise reservation of seats earmarked for candidates of the UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli. We have mentioned it below:
| Category | Percentage of Seats | No. of Seats Reserved |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 43% | 05 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 3% | 02 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 27% | 16 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 12% | N/A |
| Unreserved (UR) | 34% | N/A |
Dadra & Nagar Haveli Medical College Counselling
Candidates applying for various medical and dental colleges affiliated with the state medical university may find their dream college by knowing every tits and bit about it. To learn details (Fees, Cut-off, Courses, Affiliation, Ranking etc.) about the participating colleges, click the link below.
Government MBBS Colleges in Dadra & Nagar Haveli
Here are the updated government Medical Colleges in Dadra & Nagar Haveli. You can check the complete Govt. The medical Colleges list is mentioned below, and if you want the complete details about the colleges, click on the college name:
| Name of College | Establishment Year | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| NAMO Medical Education & Research Institute Silvassa | 2019 | Rs. 25,000/- |
Important Links
Here we provide information about Dadra & Nagar Haveli Useful Resources, State Counselling Process, Particular state seat matrix, fee structure, Cutoff and more. You can check the complete details below:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who conducts NEET UG counselling for Dadra and Nagar Haveli?
The Directorate of Medical & Health Services, Dadra & Nagar Haveli conducts the counselling.
What is the mode of NEET UG counselling in Dadra and Nagar Haveli?
The counselling is held in an online mode. Candidates need to register on the official website, fill in their choices, and participate in the seat allotment process.
Who is eligible for Dadra and Nagar Haveli NEET UG counselling?
Candidates must have qualified NEET UG and must be domicile residents of Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu. They should have passed 10+2 with PCB and meet other eligibility criteria as per the state authority.
How can I apply for NEET UG counselling in Dadra and Nagar Haveli?
To apply, visit the official website of DMHS (https://vbch.dnh.gov.in), register with your NEET details, upload documents, pay the fee, and fill in your preferred college and course choices.
Is there any reservation for local or ST category students?
Yes, there is a reservation policy for Scheduled Tribes (ST) and local candidates belonging to the Union Territory. A certain percentage of seats are reserved as per government norms.
