Goa NEET UG 2026 Final Merit List Out at dte.goa.gov.in; Check Round 1 Admission Schedule
The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Goa has published the final NEET UG 2026 merit list on its official website, dte.goa.gov.in.
The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Goa has published the final NEET UG 2026 merit list on its official website, dte.goa.gov.in. The list determines eligibility for state quota admission to MBBS, BDS and Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) programs in the state, and Round 1 counselling has now formally started for qualifying candidates.
A provisional version of the merit list was released on August 16, 2026, giving candidates a window to raise objections regarding their scores, category status or personal details. After reviewing these representations, DTE Goa locked in the final rank list on August 19, 2026.
This merit list governs 85 percent of the state quota medical seats in Goa, with Goa Medical College, Panaji serving as the primary destination for MBBS aspirants under this quota. The remaining 15 percent of seats fall under the All India Quota (AIQ) and are administered separately through the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), so candidates hoping to secure a seat through that route need to track the MCC schedule independently.
Key Dates and Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Goa |
| Provisional Merit List Release | August 16, 2026 |
| Final Merit List Release | August 19, 2026 |
| Round 1 Admission Notice | August 21, 2026 |
| Counselling for NEET-Based Courses & BPharm | August 25–28, 2026 |
| Courses Covered | MBBS, BDS, BPharm |
| Seat Quota Handled | 85% State Quota Seats |
| Official Portal | dte.goa.gov.in |
How to Check the Final Merit List
- Visit the official DTE Goa website at dte.goa.gov.in.
- Click on the Final Merit List link under the Notices section.
- Open and download the PDF for NEET-based degree courses.
- Use the search function (Ctrl+F) to locate your name or application number.
- Note your merit position, rank and course eligibility status.
Documents Required for Round 1 Reporting
Candidates must carry originals along with self-attested photocopies. Missing documents can lead to cancellation of the allotted seat.
- NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and passing certificates
- Birth certificate as proof of date of birth
- Domicile certificate issued by the competent Goa authority
- Category certificate (for reserved category candidates)
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Valid government photo ID (such as Aadhaar card)
Steps to Complete Round 1 Admission
Round 1 counselling is conducted offline at the venue notified by DTE Goa, with seat allotment based on merit position and category.
- Read the Round 1 admission notice on the DTE Goa portal carefully.
- Report to the notified counselling centre on the scheduled reporting date.
- Complete document verification at the venue in the assigned slot.
- Participate in the offline seat allotment process based on rank.
- Accept the allotted seat and pay the prescribed admission fee.
Why This Matters
The Goa state quota is the main route for local students seeking MBBS and BDS seats. Missing the Round 1 window narrows college choices sharply in later rounds. Aspirants outside this quota must also track the parallel MCC schedule for All India Quota seats.
What's Next
- Round 2 and mop-up round dates are yet to be announced by DTE Goa.
- Seat allotment outcomes for Round 1 will be published on dte.goa.gov.in.
- Candidates should keep checking the portal regularly for updates.