📌 Overview & Counselling Authority
Authority
Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Goa
📌 DTE Goa conducts the State Counselling for the 85% seats in the state's sole government medical college. Goa does not have any private medical colleges.
✅ Eligibility & Domicile Rules
| Category | Criteria Notes |
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| 85% Govt State Quota | Candidate must be a resident of Goa for a minimum of 10 years and have passed Class 12 (HSSC) from schools recognized in Goa. |
| Basic Qualification | Must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. Minimum 17 years of age. |
| Non-Domicile Candidates | Not eligible for Goa state quota. Can only seek admission via the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) through MCC. |
📊 Expected Cutoff — Govt Colleges (Goa 85% Quota)
Since Goa has only one medical college, the state quota cutoffs are moderately high.
| Category |
Approx. Safe Rank (Round 1) |
Expected Safe Score |
| Unreserved (UR) | 45,000 - 55,000 | 550 - 570+ |
| OBC | 60,000 - 75,000 | 530 - 550+ |
| SC | 1,20,000 - 1,40,000 | 450 - 470+ |
| ST | 3,00,000 - 3,50,000 | 320 - 340+ |
📅 DTE Goa NEET Counselling Schedule 2026
| Event / Activity | Expected Date | Status |
|---|
| Online Registration & Form Submission | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| Document Verification | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| Provisional State Merit List | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| Seat Allotment Result | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| Reporting to College | To be announced | Coming Soon |
📋 Counselling Process (Step-by-Step)
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Form Submission (Application)
Candidates must submit the prescribed application form 'A' along with required documents to the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Goa either online or offline as notified.
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Merit List
DTE Goa prepares the state merit list strictly based on the NEET UG scores and publishes it on their official website.
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Counselling & Allotment
Eligible candidates on the merit list are called for the counselling process where seats are allotted based on their rank and category reservation.
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Reporting & Admission
Allotted candidates must report to Goa Medical College within the stipulated time, complete document verification, and pay the requisite admission fees.
💰 Institution-wise Detailed Fee Structure
1. Government Medical Colleges
| College Name | Annual Fee |
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| Goa Medical College, Panaji | ₹87,500 / Year |
📌 Note: Additional university and hostel fees may be applicable as per the latest college prospectus.
📁 Documents Required for Verification
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card & Scorecard
Class 10th Certificate (DOB Proof)
Class 12th Marksheet & Certificate
Residence Certificate (10 Years continuous residence in Goa)
Caste Certificate (If applicable, issued by Goa Auth.)
Aadhaar Card / Photo ID
Passport Size Photographs
School Leaving / Transfer Certificate
🏥 Complete Medical Colleges List in Goa
| SN | College Name | City | Est. | Seats | Type |
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| 1 | Goa Medical College | Panaji | 1963 | 200 | State Govt. |
⚠️ Goa currently does not have any private medical colleges. All state quota seats are located in GMC Panaji.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Goa an Open State for NEET Counselling?
No, Goa is a Closed State. Since it only has a government medical college, 85% of the seats are strictly reserved for candidates who fulfill the Goa domicile requirement (10 years of continuous residence and schooling in Goa).
Who conducts the Goa MBBS Counselling 2026?
The counselling is conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Goa.
How many medical colleges are there in Goa?
Currently, there is only 1 medical college in Goa, which is the government-run Goa Medical College (GMC), Panaji, with an intake of 200 MBBS seats.
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