Goa NEET UG 2026 Final Merit List Out; Round 1 Counselling Underway: Check Latest Updates

The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Goa, officially released the NEET UG 2026 final merit list on August 19, 2026, at its official portal, dte.goa.gov.in. This release marks the commencement of Round 1 counselling for state quota admissions to MBBS, BDS, and BPharm courses for NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates across Goa.

Candidates who appeared for NEET UG 2026 and applied for state quota seats in Goa can now access the final merit list and prepare for the ongoing Round 1 admissions, which are scheduled from August 25 to August 28, 2026. This process covers 85 percent of the state quota medical seats, with institutions like Goa Medical College, Panaji, being key destinations for aspiring medical professionals.

Goa NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Key Dates

The DTE Goa has outlined a clear schedule for the NEET UG 2026 counselling process, beginning with the provisional merit list and leading up to the Round 1 admissions. Candidates are advised to adhere to these dates to ensure timely participation in the counselling rounds.

How to Check the Goa NEET UG 2026 Final Merit List

Candidates can easily access and download the final merit list from the official DTE Goa website. This is make-or-break for all applicants to verify their rank and details on this list before proceeding with the Round 1 counselling process.

1. Go to the official website, dte.goa.gov.in.
2. Look for the ‘Notices’ section on the homepage.
3. Click on the link for ‘NEET UG 2026 Final Merit List’.
4. The merit list will open as a PDF file.
5. Download and save the PDF for future reference.

Goa NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Counselling Process and Required Documents

Round 1 counselling for NEET Based courses and B.Pharma admissions is currently underway, scheduled from August 25 to August 28, 2026. This phase is being conducted offline at a venue notified by DTE Goa, where seat allotment will be based on the candidate’s merit position and category. The provisional merit list was initially published on August 16, 2026, and candidate objections were reviewed before the final rank list was locked on August 19, 2026.

For successful reporting during Round 1, candidates must bring a detailed set of documents for verification. Failure to produce any of the mandatory documents may lead to disqualification from the admission process. The required documents ensure the authenticity of the candidate’s academic and personal details.

• NEET UG 2026 admit card
• NEET UG 2026 scorecard
• Class 10 mark sheet and certificate
• Class 12 mark sheet and certificate
• Birth certificate
• Domicile certificate
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Recent passport-size photographs
• Valid government photo ID (Aadhaar card, Passport, Driving License, etc.)

Goa NEET UG 2026: What Happens Next?

Following the conclusion of Round 1 admissions, the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Goa, is expected to announce the dates for Round 2 and any subsequent mop-up rounds. Candidates who do not secure a seat in Round 1 or wish to upgrade their allotted seats should closely monitor the official DTE Goa website for these announcements. while DTE Goa handles the 85 percent state quota seats, admissions to the remaining 15 percent All India Quota seats are managed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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