📌 Overview & Counselling Authority
Authority
Directorate of Higher & Technical Education (DHTE)
📌 DHTE Arunachal Pradesh conducts the State Counselling for state quota seats in the state's sole government medical college: TRIHMS.
✅ Eligibility & Domicile Rules
| Category | Criteria Notes |
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| State Quota (APST Category I) | Candidate must be an Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) candidate. |
| State Quota (Non-APST Category II) | Non-APST children of State/Central Govt employees posted in Arunachal Pradesh who have studied in the state for the last 3 years and passed Class 12 from the state. |
| Basic Qualification | Must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. Minimum 17 years of age. |
| Non-Domicile Candidates | Not eligible for Arunachal Pradesh state quota. Can only seek admission via the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) or NRI quota. |
📊 Expected Cutoff — Govt Colleges (Arunachal 85% Quota)
Since Arunachal Pradesh has only one medical college and a predominantly ST population, state quota cutoffs are unique.
| Category |
Expected Safe Score |
| APST (State Quota) | 360 - 380+ |
| Non-APST (Category II) | 500 - 520+ |
📅 DHTE Arunachal NEET Counselling Schedule 2026
| Event / Activity | Expected Date | Status |
|---|
| Online Registration & Form Submission | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| State Merit List Publication | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| Seat Allotment Result | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| Reporting to College & Document Verification | To be announced | Coming Soon |
📋 Counselling Process (Step-by-Step)
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1
Online Registration
Candidates must register online on the DHTE Arunachal Pradesh portal and upload required documents.
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Merit List
DHTE prepares the state merit list (Category I and Category II) based on NEET UG scores.
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Allotment
Since there is only one medical college in the state (TRIHMS), seat allotment is straight forward based on rank and category.
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Reporting & Admission
Allotted candidates must report to TRIHMS Naharlagun, complete physical document verification, and pay the requisite admission fees.
💰 TRIHMS Detailed Fee Structure (2025-26)
Detailed breakdown of fees for Tomo Riba Institute of Health & Medical Sciences.
1. One-Time Admission Fees
| Particular | Fee |
|---|
| Admission Fee | ₹500 |
| ID Card Fee | ₹100 |
| Health Checkup | ₹500 |
| Immunization | ₹1,000 |
| Student Welfare Fund | ₹5,000 |
| Total One-Time Fee | ₹7,100 |
2. Refundable Deposits
| Particular | Fee |
|---|
| Caution Money | ₹10,000 |
| Laboratory Deposit | ₹5,000 |
| Library Deposit | ₹2,000 |
| Hostel & Mess Security | ₹10,000 |
| Total Deposits | ₹27,000 |
3. Term Fees (Annual / Recurring)
| Particular | Fee |
|---|
| Tuition Fees | ₹20,000 |
| Library Fees | ₹1,000 |
| Common Room Fees | ₹1,000 |
| College Magazine Fees | ₹1,000 |
| Sports & Cultural Fees | ₹5,000 |
| Laboratory Fees | ₹2,000 |
| Practical Manual Fees | ₹3,000 |
| Total Annual Recurring Fee | ₹33,000 |
4. Hostel & Mess Fees
| Particular | Fee |
|---|
| Hostel Fees (Yearly) | ₹5,000 |
| Utility Charges (Yearly) | ₹5,000 |
| Mess Charges | As Applicable |
5. NRI Quota Fees
| Particular | Fee |
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| NRI Fees for complete course | $1,00,000 USD equivalent in INR (without interest if paid full)
OR in Three installments: (1) $40,000 (2) $30,000 (3) $30,000 + $15,000 (interest rate of installment) |
| Caution Money (Refundable) | ₹50,000 |
📁 Documents Required for Verification
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card & Scorecard
Class 10th Certificate (DOB Proof)
Class 12th Marksheet & Certificate
APST Certificate (For Category I)
Employment Certificate of Parent (For Category II)
Aadhaar Card / Photo ID
Passport Size Photographs
School Leaving / Transfer Certificate
🏥 Complete Medical Colleges List in Arunachal Pradesh
| SN | College Name | City | Est. | Seats | Type |
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| 1 | Tomo Riba Institute of Health & Medical Sciences | Naharlagun | 2018 | 100 | Central Govt. |
⚠️ Arunachal Pradesh currently does not have any private medical colleges. All state quota seats are located in TRIHMS Naharlagun.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Arunachal Pradesh an Open State for NEET Counselling?
No, Arunachal Pradesh is a Closed State. Since it only has a government medical college, the state quota seats are strictly reserved for APST (Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe) candidates and eligible Category II non-APST candidates.
Who conducts the Arunachal Pradesh MBBS Counselling 2026?
The counselling is conducted by the Directorate of Higher & Technical Education (DHTE), Arunachal Pradesh.
How many medical colleges are there in Arunachal Pradesh?
Currently, there is only 1 medical college in Arunachal Pradesh: Tomo Riba Institute of Health & Medical Sciences (TRIHMS), Naharlagun, with an intake of 100 MBBS seats.
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