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NEET counselling in Arunachal Pradesh — how it actually works for you.

NEET UG counselling in Arunachal Pradesh runs through two parallel routes: the Directorate of Higher & Technical Education, Arunachal Pradesh (DHTE) fills ~85% of government seats on a state-domicile rank, while MCC's All-India Quota (AIQ) fills ~15% on your all-India rank (AIR) — no domicile required. Domicile eligibility: Must be a Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) holder of Arunachal Pradesh or an Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) member. Non-APST candidates with PRC eligible for limited seats. Children of central government employees posted in Arunachal Pradesh may apply under specific quotas. Based on MCC / DHTE 2025 data — last year's pattern, not a 2026 guarantee.
You don't file one way — you file two.
AIQ
All-India
~15% of govt seats All deemed colleges No domicile barrier
vs
Arunachal Pradesh state
different rank
~85% of govt seats All private colleges Domicile-based
Two separate filings, two separate ranks — AIQ and Arunachal Pradesh state run in parallel. State rank data for Arunachal Pradesh is updating — AIQ data available now.
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Domicile vs non-domicile — the two paths

Your access in Arunachal Pradesh depends on whether you hold domicile here. The paths differ in scope, rank, and fee.

Domicile in Arunachal Pradesh
Full access — 85% govt seats + all private
Arunachal Pradesh state-quota govt colleges — on state rank
All private colleges in Arunachal Pradesh — state and management quota
MCC AIQ — 15% govt seats + deemed — on AIR
Reservations: APST (Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribes) — 80% · Non-APST PRC holders — limited seats · EWS — 10% · PwD — 5% horizontal · Central Government norms for non-tribal quota

Eligibility: Must be a Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) holder of Arunachal Pradesh or an Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) member. Non-APST candidates with PRC eligible for limited seats. Children of central government employees posted in Arunachal Pradesh may apply under specific quotas.

Non-domicile / All-India
Primarily domicile-based
MCC AIQ — 15% govt seats (open to all India)
NRI quota at private and deemed colleges
Indicative · 2025 data · verify eligibility with DHTE before filing

How Arunachal Pradesh counselling works

AuthorityDHTE — Directorate of Higher & Technical Education, Arunachal Pradesh · official site
Rounds3 rounds — Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round
Reg. feeRs 500-1,000. Exemptions for ST candidates. Non-refundable.
Security depositRs 10,000-20,000 (Govt). Adjusted against tuition on admission. FORFEITURE RULE: R1 allotment — candidate is free to not join (no forfeiture). R2 onwards — if allotted and do not report/join, security deposit is forfeited and candidate is barred from remaining rounds of that counselling cycle. Verify exact penalty from state brochure.
Seat poolGovt: 100 seats
ReservationsAPST (Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribes) — 80% · Non-APST PRC holders — limited seats · EWS — 10% · PwD — 5% horizontal · Central Government norms for non-tribal quota
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Common questions — Arunachal Pradesh counselling

How does NEET UG counselling work in Arunachal Pradesh?
Arunachal Pradesh runs its own MBBS counselling through Directorate of Higher & Technical Education, Arunachal Pradesh (DHTE). It covers ~85% of government seats and all private MBBS colleges across 3 rounds. Separate from MCC AIQ (which handles ~15% of govt seats).
What is the difference between AIQ and Arunachal Pradesh state counselling?
AIQ (MCC) uses your All India Rank and covers ~15% of govt seats + all deemed colleges — no domicile barrier. Arunachal Pradesh state counselling uses a separate state rank and covers ~85% of govt seats + all private colleges. Most families file only AIQ and miss the larger state pool.
Can non-domicile students apply in Arunachal Pradesh?
Non-domicile access: MCC AIQ seats only.
What is the domicile requirement for Arunachal Pradesh NEET counselling?
Must be a Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) holder of Arunachal Pradesh or an Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) member. Non-APST candidates with PRC eligible for limited seats. Children of central government employees posted in Arunachal Pradesh may apply under specific quotas.
When does Arunachal Pradesh NEET UG counselling registration open in 2026?
Arunachal Pradesh counselling typically begins 4–6 weeks after NEET UG results. In 2025, most state registrations opened July–August. MCC 2026 schedule not yet announced — verify with DHTE official site.

About Arunachal Pradesh NEET UG counselling

Arunachal Pradesh conducts its own NEET UG MBBS admissions through the Directorate of Higher & Technical Education, Arunachal Pradesh (DHTE). This is entirely separate from MCC's All India Quota (AIQ) process. AIQ handles approximately 15% of government seats and all deemed university seats across India, with no domicile requirement. Arunachal Pradesh's own counselling handles the remaining ~85% of government seats within the state, plus all private MBBS colleges. It runs across 3 rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round.

The key difference most candidates miss: your AIR (All India Rank) determines your AIQ position. Arunachal Pradesh's counselling runs on a separate state rank — in most states this is more accessible than AIQ for domicile candidates.

every number from official MCC / state PDFs · ₹0 from colleges · no inflated predictions
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