Nagaland NEET UG Counselling 2026: The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Kohima, conducts the Nagaland NEET UG Counselling for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in government and private medical and dental colleges of Nagaland. As per the official schedule, online registration for counselling is conducted, and admissions are granted based on NEET UG scores. Candidates must complete the registration process within the prescribed timeline and strictly follow the official counselling guidelines.
This article provides complete information about Nagaland MBBS & BDS Counselling, including important dates, registration procedure, eligibility criteria, counselling process, participating colleges, merit list, seat allotment, document verification requirements, reservation policy, and NEET UG cut-off.
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Brief Description
Before discussing the details of Nagaland MBBS & BDS Counselling Procedure, let’s briefly describe NEET 2026:
| Particular | Details |
| Counselling Name | Nagaland NEET UG Counselling |
| Effective Entrance Exam | NEET UG Conducted by the NTA. |
| Counselling Conducting Authority | Directorate of Technical Education, Kohima, Nagaland |
| No. Of Counselling rounds | Round-1, 2, MopUp Round & Stray Round |
| Mode of Counselling | Online |
| Eligibility Criteria | Must qualify NEET 2026 and Nagaland domicile for 85% State Quota seat |
| No. of Government MBBS Seats in Nagaland | 100 |
| No. of Private MBBS Seats in Nagaland | 0 |
| No. of Government BDS Seats in Nagaland | 100 |
| No. of Private BDS Seats in Nagaland | 0 |
| Official website | https://dte.nagaland.gov.in/ |
AIQ / Deemed / Central State Quota Counselling Schedule 2026
MCC has released the AIQ/ Deemed/ Central State Quota Schedule 2026 (Tentative):
| S. No. | Schedule of Admission | All India Quota / Deemed & Central Universities | Verification of Joined Candidates Data by MCC | State Counselling | Verification of Joined Candidates Data by States |
| 1 | 1st Round of Counselling | July 2026 (3rd–4th week) | August 2026 (1st week) | August 2026 (1st week) | August 2026 (1st–2nd week) |
| Last date of joining | August 2026 (1st week) | — | August 2026 (2nd week) | — | |
| 2 | 2nd Round of Counselling | August–September 2026 | September 2026 (1st week) | September 2026 (1st week) | September 2026 (1st–2nd week) |
| Last date of joining | September 2026 (1st week) | — | September 2026 (2nd week) | — | |
| 3 | Round-3 / Mop-Up Round | September 2026 (2nd–3rd week) | September 2026 (3rd week) | September 2026 (3rd week) | September 2026 (4th week) |
| Last date of joining | September 2026 (4th week) | — | September 2026 (4th week) | — | |
| 4 | Stray Vacancy Round | October 2026 (1st week) | — | October 2026 (1st week) | — |
| Last date of joining | October 2026 (1st week) | — | October 2026 (1st week) | — | |
| 5 | Commencement of Academic Session | October 2026 | — | October 2026 | — |
Nagaland NEET UG Round 1 Counselling Dates
Here is the schedule for the Nagaland NEET UG counselling 2026 round 1 dates. Take a look:
| S.No. | Particulars | Schedule (Expected) |
| 1. | Submission of online application form with successful transaction of fee | First week of July 2026 |
| 2. | Release of provisional category-wise merit list | First week of July 2026 |
| 3. | Release of final category-wise merit list | Second week of July 2026 |
| 4. | Filling of choices/preferences of courses/colleges and quota for provisional allocation of seats through online 1st round counselling | Second week of July 2026 |
| 5. | 1st Round provisional seat allocation | Second week of July 2026 |
| 6. | 1st Round final seat allocation | Last week of July 2026 |
| 7. | Date for joining the allotted college and course | Last week of July 2026 |
| 8. | Display of vacancy position for 2nd round | Last week of July 2026 |
Nagaland NEET UG Round 2 Counselling Dates
Here is the schedule for the Nagaland NEET UG counselling 2026 round 2 dates. Take a look:
| S.No. | Particulars | Schedule (Expected) |
| 1. | Revised filling of choices/preferences of colleges and quota for provisional allocation of seats through online counselling | First week of August 2026 |
| 2. | 2nd Round provisional seat allocation | First week of August 2026 |
| 3. | 2nd Round final seat allocation | First week of August 2026 |
| 4. | Joining of candidates allotted seats in 2nd round of counselling | Second week of August 2026 |
| 5. | Display of vacancy position for 3rd round counselling | Second week of August 2026 |
| 6. | Submission of fresh online application with successful transaction of fee for 3rd round counselling (for those not registered in previous rounds) | Second week of August 2026 |
| 7. | Merit list for 3rd round counselling | Third week of August 2026 |
| 8. | Filling of choices/preferences of colleges and quota for provisional allocation of seats through online counselling | Third week of August 2026 |
| 9.. | 3rd Round provisional seat allocation | Third week of August 2026 |
| 10. | 3rd Round final seat allocation | First week of September 2026 |
| 11. | Joining of candidates allotted seats in 3rd round of counselling | First week of September 2026 |
Nagaland NEET UG Counselling 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- The applying seekers should have qualified for the NEET Entrance Examination.
- Aspirants must have a domicile in Nagaland.
- The applying seekers must have completed the 10 + 2 or equivalent examination from a recognised educational institution.
- 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% marks are for Physically Handicapped candidates.
NEET UG Cut off 2026
NTA has released the NEET UG 2026 Cutoff. You can check the percentile here:
| Category | Cut-off Percentile | Expected NEET UG Cut-off 2026 (Marks) |
| UR / EWS | 50th Percentile | 140 – 150 |
| OBC | 40th Percentile | 110 – 120 |
| SC | 40th Percentile | 110 – 120 |
| ST | 40th Percentile | 110 – 120 |
| UR / EWS-PwD | 45th Percentile | 125 – 135 |
| OBC-PwD | 40th Percentile | 110 – 120 |
| SC-PwD | 40th Percentile | 110 – 120 |
| ST-PwD | 40th Percentile | 110 – 120 |
Nagaland NEET UG Application Form Fee
In this section, we provide detailed information about the Nagaland NEET application form fee for MBBS/BDS courses:
| Instruction | Details |
| Processing Fee | ₹500 per form |
| Payment Mode | Cash or Online |
| Payment Time | At the time of form submission |
NEET UG 2026 (AIQ) Counselling
Before we speak about the counselling procedure for NEET 2026, let us first look at the Type of NEET Counselling 2026 for state and AIQ quotas:
| Type of NEET Counselling | Counselling Body |
| NEET Counselling for 15% AIQ Seats (except in Jammu & Kashmir) in Government medical and dental colleges | DGHS, on behalf of MCC |
| NEET Counselling for 85% of State Quota seats in DU colleges (MAMC, LHMC, UCMS) | DGHS, on behalf of MCC |
| NEET Counselling for all the seats in Central and Deemed Universities, including BDS at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi | DGHS, on behalf of MCC |
| NEET Counselling for IP Quota seats in ESIC Colleges | DGHS, on behalf of MCC |
| NEET Counselling for Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) | DGHS, on behalf of MCC and AFMC Pune |
| NEET Counselling for 85% of State Quota seats (all the seats in case of Jammu & Kashmir) and state private colleges | Respective State Counselling Authorities |
Counselling Process (AIQ Quota)
Candidates applying for Medical & Dental Colleges in Nagaland must register for NEET counselling 2026. Counselling of NEET 2026 for All India Quota will be conducted in two rounds in online mode. The 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 lock in the online portal’s preferences.
- Seat Allotment Result (Round 1): The seat allotment will be published online based on available vacancies and candidates’ 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 noted that those allotted a seat in the second round of counselling (15% AIQ Quota) will not be permitted to vacate their seat orders made by the Supreme Court of India.
Selection Procedure
- The Exam conducting authority will make the merit list of the selected candidates for admission after the NEET State Counselling.
- Admission Seekers will be selected based on their rank obtained and choice filled during counselling.
- Admission Seekers must report to the allotted college for admission and all required documents.
- If any student fails to report to the allotted college within time, this candidate’s seat will be forfeited.
Documents Required
- 10th Certificate
- 12th Certificate
- 12th Mark Sheet
- NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
- NEET UG 2026 Result/Scorecard
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile Certificate (for Nagaland candidates only)
- Certificate of Sub Category, If Applicable
- ID Proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter card etc)
Participating Colleges in Nagaland NEET UG Counselling
Candidates applying to medical and dental colleges affiliated with the state medical authority of Nagaland can explore complete details of their preferred institutions. Click the links below to check fees, cut-off, courses, affiliation, ranking, and other key information. Here is the updated list of medical and dental colleges participating in Nagaland NEET UG Counselling, as recognised by the competent authorities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Nagaland NEET UG Counselling?
Nagaland NEET UG Counselling is the process through which MBBS/BDS seats are allotted to NEET-qualified candidates from Nagaland.
Who conducts the Nagaland NEET UG Counselling?
The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Nagaland conducts the counselling process.
How can I apply for Nagaland NEET UG Counselling?
Eligible candidates can apply by filling out the application form on the official DTE Nagaland website.
Is there any state quota in Nagaland NEET counselling?
Yes, seats are allotted under the 85% state quota for eligible Nagaland-domiciled candidates.
How are seats allotted in Nagaland NEET counselling?
Seats are allotted based on NEET rank, reservation criteria, and availability of seats.
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