The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Goa, will conduct the Goa NEET UG Counselling 2026 on behalf of the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for admission to MBBS and BDS programmes in the state. The counselling process is held annually, and the official information brochure along with the detailed schedule is expected to be released by June or July 2026 on the official website of DTE Goa.
This article provides complete details about Goa NEET UG Counselling 2026, including important dates, the online registration process, eligibility criteria, counselling procedure, participating medical and dental colleges, merit list, seat allotment, required documents, and category-wise seat reservation. For detailed guidance, candidates can also download the Goa NEET UG Counselling Guide eBook 2026.
[Page Index]
Brief Description
Before discussing the complete details of the Goa NEET UG Counselling Procedure, let’s briefly describe NEET 2026:
| Particular | Details |
| Counselling Name | Goa NEET UG Counselling |
| Effective Entrance Exam | NEET UG Conducted by the NTA. |
| Counselling Conducting Authority | Directorate of Technical Education, Goa |
| No. Of Counselling rounds | Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 & Stray Vacancy |
| Mode of Counselling | Online |
| Eligibility Criteria | Must qualify NEET 2026 and Goa domicile for 85% State Quota seat. |
| No. of Government MBBS Seats in Goa | 200 |
| No. of Private MBBS Seats in Goa | 0 |
| No. of Government BDS Seats in Goa | 50 |
| No. of Private BDS Seats in Goa | 0 |
| Official Website | https://dte.goa.gov.in/ |
Goa NEET UG Round 1 Counselling Dates
Here is the schedule for the Goa NEET UG 2026 round 1 counselling dates. Take a look:
| Particulars | Schedule |
| Submission of online application form with successful transaction of fee. | First week of July 2026 |
| Release of final category-wise merit list | First week of July 2026 |
| Release of final category-wise merit list | 2nd week of July 2026 |
| Filling of choices/preferences of courses/colleges and quota for provisional allocation of seats through online 1st round counselling. | 2nd week of July 2026 |
| 1st Round Provisional seats allocation. | 2nd week of July 2026 |
| 1st Round Final seat allocation. | Last week of July 2026 |
| Date for joining the allotted college and course | Last week of July 2026 |
| Display of vacancy position for 2nd round | Last week of July 2026 |
Goa NEET UG Round 2 Counselling Dates
Here is the schedule for the Goa NEET UG 2026 round 2 counselling dates. Take a look:
| Categories | Merit List No. | Round Time |
| CSP, NRI, General (PwD) | Merit No. 1–20 | 9:30 AM |
| General (Open, including EWS) | Merit No. 1–100 | 9:30 AM |
| Merit No. 101–200 | 11:00 AM | |
| General Open (ONLY EWS) | Merit No. 201–500 | 11:30 AM |
| ESM, Scheduled Caste (SC) | Merit No. 1–20 | 12:00 Noon |
| ST (PwD), ST (Open) | Merit No. 1–50 | 12:30 PM |
| OBC (PwD), OBC (Open) | Merit No. 1–100 | 2:00 PM |
Goa NEET UG Counselling Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who wish to apply for Goa NEET 2026 admission must read the following eligibility criteria set by the authority, which are mentioned below:
- The applying seekers should have qualified for the NEET Entrance Examination.
- Aspirants must have a domicile in Goa.
- The applicants must have completed a recognised educational institution’s 10+2 or equivalent examination.
- The applying seekers must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Biotechnology, and English are compulsory subjects with a minimum of 50% marks. 40% marks are required for SC/ST category candidates, and 45% for Physically Handicapped candidates.
Goa NEET Counselling Application Fees
We provide information about the Goa Application Form, Counselling Fees in INR for General, All categories. Let’s have a look:
| Counselling fees | Rs. 1500 /- |
Goa NEET UG Counselling Procedure
- Step 1: The candidate must visit the official website.
- 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 Fees): After filling in all the required details, candidates must pay the Counselling Fees. The counselling Fees will not be refunded.
There are the following two modes for payment of the Counselling Fees: - A. Payment by Bank Challan: If the candidate wants to Pay the Counselling Fees through Bank Challan, they should select the offline / NEFT Challan option from the Payment mode appearing on the computer screen and download the Challan and get the print and
visiting any Bank up to the scheduled last date, the Counselling Fees may be paid through NEFT mode. - B. Online Payment: If the candidate wants to pay the Counselling Fees through 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 Counselling Fees for payment through the online mode - C. Counselling Fees: Application & Counselling Fees 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.
Documents Required
- 10th Certificate
- 12th Certificate
- 12th Mark Sheet
- NEET 2026 admit card
- NEET UG Result/Scorecard 2026
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile Certificate (for Goa candidates only)
- Certificate of Sub Category, If Applicable
- ID Proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter card etc)
Seat Reservation
Goa NEET UG counselling is organised for MBBS/ BDS admission. Here in this table, we have mentioned the category-wise seat reservation:
| Category | Reservation |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 2% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 12% |
| Other Backward Castes (OBC) | 27% |
| Freedom Fighters | 1% |
| Physically Handicapped (PH) | 3% |
| Central Service Personnel (CSP) | 3% |
| Ex-Serviceman (ESM) | 1% |
| Goan Native (GN) | 2% |
| Non-Resident Indian (NRI) | Up to 5% |
Participating Colleges in Goa NEET UG Counselling
Candidates applying for various medical and dental colleges affiliated with the state medical university may find their dream college by knowing every tit 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 Goa
| Name of College | Establishment Year | Tuition Fees | Annual Intake (Seats) |
| Goa Medical College, Panaji | 1963 | 66,600/- | 200 |
Government BDS Colleges in Goa
| College Name | Establishment Year | Fees | Annual Intake (Seats) |
| Goa Dental College and Hospital | 1980 | 14,300/- | 50 |
Useful Links
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Goa NEET UG Counselling?
Goa NEET UG Counselling is the state-level process for admission to MBBS and BDS courses based on NEET scores.
Who conducts Goa NEET UG Counselling?
The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Goa conducts the counselling process.
How can I apply for Goa NEET Counselling?
Candidates must register online through the official DTE Goa website and fill out the counselling form.
What is the eligibility for Goa NEET UG Counselling?
Candidates must qualify NEET-UG, be a resident of Goa, and meet academic criteria set by DTE Goa.
How are seats allotted in Goa NEET counselling?
Seats are allotted based on NEET rank, preferences, category, and availability of seats.
Is there a separate quota for Goa domicile students?
Yes, 85% of seats are reserved for state quota candidates who are Goa residents.
