Arunachal Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026 is the state-level admission process for MD/MS/PG Diploma seats at Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS), Naharlagun – currently the only medical college in the state offering postgraduate medical courses. Candidates who qualify NEET PG 2026 can compete for the 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats through MCC, or for the state quota seats through the Directorate of Health Services/DHTE, Government of Arunachal Pradesh.
NEET PG 2026 was conducted on August 30, 2026 (re-exam for affected candidates on September 5, 2026), and the result is due by September 30, 2026. Counselling registration for both AIQ and state quota is expected to open shortly after, likely in October–November 2026, following the usual pattern of previous years.
Overview
| Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Counselling Name | Arunachal Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026 |
| Qualifying Exam | NEET PG (conducted by NBEMS) |
| Conducting Authority | Directorate of Higher & Technical Education, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh |
| NEET PG 2026 Exam Date | August 30, 2026 (re-exam September 5 for affected centres) |
| NEET PG 2026 Result | Expected by September 30, 2026 |
| Mode of Counselling | Online registration and choice filling; physical reporting at the allotted institute |
| Rounds | Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 (as per past cycles) |
| Seats Covered | State quota seats in government and private medical colleges of Arunachal Pradesh |
| Category | Postgraduate (MD/MS) |
| Seat Matrix | To be announced with the official brochure |
| Courses | MD (Doctor of Medicine), MS (Master of Surgery) |
| Registration Fee | To be announced (check the official counselling brochure) |
| Official Website | apdhte.nic.in (Directorate of Higher & Technical Education, Arunachal Pradesh) |
Arunachal Pradesh NEET PG Counselling Dates 2026
The authority has not released the official 2026 schedule yet. In the 2025 cycle, Arunachal Pradesh NEET PG Counselling was expected to begin in the 2nd week of September, shortly after the MCC AIQ counselling window opened. The dates below will be updated once the official notice is published on apdhte.nic.in.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration | To Be Announced |
| Last date to register | To Be Announced |
| Display of Provisional Merit List Round-1 | To Be Announced |
| Display of Final Merit List Round-1 | To Be Announced |
| Filling of choices for Round 1 | To Be Announced |
| Provisional Seat Allotment for Round 1 | To Be Announced |
| Final Seat Allotment for Round 1 | To Be Announced |
| Round-2 Counselling Registration | To Be Announced |
| Display of Provisional Merit List Round 2 | To Be Announced |
| Display of Final Merit List Round 2 | To Be Announced |
| Filling of choices for Round 2 | To Be Announced |
| Provisional Seat Allotment for Round 2 | To Be Announced |
| Final Seat Allotment for Round 2 | To Be Announced |
| Date of Reporting at the allotted institute | To Be Announced |
| Round-3 Counselling Registration | To Be Announced |
| Display of Provisional Merit List Round-3 | To Be Announced |
| Final Merit List Round-3 | To Be Announced |
| Provisional seat allocation | To Be Announced |
| Last date of joining the Institute | To Be Announced |
Eligibility Criteria 2026
- NEET PG: A valid rank in NEET PG 2026.
- Age Limit: There is no upper age limit for admission to PG (MD/MS) courses.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold an MBBS degree or a recognised certificate from the National Medical Commission (NMC).
- Internship: Candidates must complete their one-year compulsory rotating internship, or hold the original certificate, by the cut-off date specified in the official brochure.
- Registration Certificate: A permanent or provisional MBBS registration certificate issued by the NMC.
- Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India.
Arunachal Pradesh NEET PG Registration 2026: Step-by-Step Process
Candidates can visit the official apdhte.nic.in portal of the Directorate of Higher & Technical Education, Arunachal Pradesh, to register for NEET PG 2026 Counselling. The steps are as follows:
| Steps | Description |
|---|---|
| Step 1: Registration | Candidates must first register themselves on the official counselling website of Arunachal Pradesh using their NEET PG roll number and other required details. |
| Step 2: Payment of Counselling Fee | Candidates are required to pay the prescribed counselling fee online, which is non-refundable. |
| Step 3: Choice Filling and Locking | Once the registration fee payment is completed, candidates can select preferred colleges and courses from the available options based on their eligibility. |
| Step 4: Document Verification | Candidates need to upload and verify required documents online, including their NEET PG scorecard, certificates and ID proof. |
| Step 5: Seat Allotment | Seats are allotted to candidates by the counselling authority based on rank, choices filled and seat availability. |
| Step 6: Reporting to Allotted College | The candidate downloads the allotment letter and reports to the allotted college within the specified timeframe with original documents for verification. |
| Step 7: Upgradation and Further Rounds | Candidates can opt for a further round if not satisfied with the allotted seat and college. |
Registration Fee and Security Deposit
The official 2026 registration fee and security deposit (if any) have not yet been announced for Arunachal Pradesh NEET PG Counselling. This section will be updated as soon as the information bulletin is released on apdhte.nic.in. For comparison, see the state-wise NEET PG bond and state-wise NEET PG stipend pages.
State Quota vs All India Quota (AIQ) Seats
PG seats in Arunachal Pradesh are generally split between two counselling authorities:
| Quota Type | Share | Conducted By |
|---|---|---|
| State Quota | 50% | Directorate of Higher & Technical Education, Arunachal Pradesh |
| All India Quota (AIQ) | 50% | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), New Delhi |
| Central Universities | – | DU, AMU, BHU – via MCC |
| Deemed Universities | – | Via MCC / respective deemed university counselling |
Documents Required
- MBBS Certificate
- MBBS Part II / 3rd-year mark sheet
- Medical Registration Certificate
- Internship Completion Certificate
- Photo identity proof: Certificate with an attested photo from the Head of the Institution last studied / copy of Passport / Aadhaar Card / PAN Card / Driving Licence (self-attested photocopy, verified against the original)
- Copy of Birth Certificate for proof of age (if date of birth is not mentioned in the HSC mark sheet/certificate)
- NEET PG Score Card
- Copy of Online Counselling Registration Certificate
- Domicile/Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC), where applicable for state-quota seats
- Sponsorship Certificate from State Govt., if applicable
- Passport-size photographs (8 copies)
Choice Filling Tips
- Check the seat matrix before every round – seat availability can change between rounds.
- Fill choices strictly in the order of preference, including only colleges/courses you are genuinely willing to join.
- Use the previous year’s cutoff in this guide, along with the NEET PG College Predictor 2026 and NEET PG Branch Predictor 2026, to gauge a realistic range for your rank and category.
- Non-domicile candidates should focus on open/management-quota choices, since state-quota seats are largely reserved for PRC holders.
- Keep all documents, including your domicile certificate, scanned and ready before the registration window opens.
- If you are also participating in MCC counselling, track the MCC round dates – an MCC allotment can affect your status in the state round.
NEET PG 2025 Cutoff
| Category | Minimum Qualifying/Eligibility Criteria | Cut-Off Scores (Out of 800) |
|---|---|---|
| General/EWS | 50th percentile | 276 |
| General PwBD | 45th percentile | 255 |
| SC/ST/OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC) | 40th percentile | 235 |
Arunachal Pradesh NEET PG Seat Matrix 2026: Participating Colleges
The official list of participating MD/MS colleges and their intake for Arunachal Pradesh NEET PG Counselling has not been published yet. This section will be updated as soon as the Directorate of Higher & Technical Education releases the seat matrix.
| Sr. No. | College Name | Establishment | Intake Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | To be announced | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. Who conducts Arunachal Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026?
A. The Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, conducts the counselling for state-quota MD/MS seats. The official portal is apdhte.nic.in.
Q. When will Arunachal Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026 start?
A. The official dates have not been announced yet. Counselling is expected to begin shortly after the NEET PG 2026 result, which NBEMS has scheduled by September 30, 2026. In the 2025 cycle, counselling began in the 2nd week of September.
Q. Who is eligible for Arunachal Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2026?
A. Candidates must qualify NEET PG, hold an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised institution, complete their internship by the cut-off date, and meet state domicile/reservation criteria as applicable.
Q. How can I register for the Arunachal Pradesh NEET PG counselling process?
A. Candidates can register online on the official apdhte.nic.in website by filling the application form, uploading required documents, and paying the counselling fee.
Q. What documents are required for Arunachal Pradesh NEET PG Counselling?
A. Documents include the NEET PG admit card and scorecard, MBBS degree/provisional certificate, internship completion certificate, domicile certificate (where applicable), photo ID, and category certificate, if applicable.