Welcome to the 2026 Arunachal Pradesh NEET UG counselling guide. The process is managed by the Directorate of Higher and Technical Education (DHTE), Arunachal Pradesh.
Eligibility is primarily divided into two categories: the 85% State Quota and the 15% All India Quota (AIQ).
Nationality: Must be an Indian Citizen.
APST Candidates: Candidates belonging to Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribes are the primary eligible group for the State Quota.
Non-APST Candidates (Domicile): Must possess a valid Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC). Eligibility for non-APST candidates is often restricted to children of state/central government employees posted in the state or those who have completed their schooling (Class 11 & 12) in Arunachal Pradesh.
Academic: Passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English with the required minimum aggregate (50% for General, 40% for SC/ST).
Age: Minimum 17 years as of December 31, 2026.
Open to candidates from any state in India. Admissions for these seats are handled by the MCC (Medical Counselling Committee), not the state authority.
The state follows a strict reservation hierarchy to support local tribal communities.
| Category | Reservation |
| Category-I (APST) | Nearly 85% of state seats are reserved for APST candidates. |
| Category-II (Non-APST) | Limited seats (if available) for children of state/central govt employees and long-term residents with PRC. |
| PwBD | 5% horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities within each category. |
Keep original and scanned copies of these documents ready for verification:
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card & Scorecard
Transfer/Migration Certificate
Medical Fitness Certificate
Passport Size Photographs (6–8 copies, same as used in the NEET application)
The application process is entirely online via the APDHTE Portal.
Visit the official website and register using your NEET UG Roll Number and Email ID. You will receive a unique login ID.
Log in and fill in your personal, academic, and NEET score details. You will need to upload scanned copies of the documents mentioned above.
The DHTE will release a State Merit List based on the NEET UG scores of the registered candidates. Only candidates on this list can participate in choice filling.
Log into the portal to select your preferred colleges (e.g., TRIHMS, Naharlagun) and courses (MBBS/BDS). Crucial: Always lock your choices; if you don't, the last saved preferences will be automatically locked.
Seats are allotted based on your rank, category, and preferences. You can download the Allotment Letter from the portal.
Visit the allotted college within the specified timeframe for physical document verification and payment of admission fees to confirm your seat.
