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NEET Counselling in Goa

Complete guide to 1 UG colleges & 25 PG seats — cutoffs, fees, and counselling details

Data last updated: March 2026

UG Counselling Authority

Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Goa (DTE Goa)

Govt Only

Official Website

https://dte.goa.gov.in/

Domicile / Eligibility

Must be a resident of Goa for minimum 10 years, OR 5 years if parent/grandparent was born in Goa. Valid Goa domicile certificate from Mamlatdar required.

1

Total Colleges

200

Total Seats

20000

Lowest Fee/Year

#11000

Best Cutoff Rank

By College Type

government 1

By Counselling

AIQ 1

By Course

MBBS 1

Top UG Colleges in Goa

Ranked by General category cutoff (lowest rank = most competitive)

Government MBBS

Goa Medical College

Panaji, Goa

Cutoff Rank

#11000

₹20000/yr

All UG Colleges in Goa

1 colleges accepting NEET UG scores

College Type Course Gen Cutoff Fee/Year Seats
Goa Medical College Panaji government MBBS #11000 ₹20000 200

NEET UG Counselling Process in Goa

Rounds & process (4 rounds)

Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Goa (DTE Goa) conducts 4 rounds of UG counselling:

  1. Round 1
  2. Round 2
  3. Mop-Up Round
  4. Stray Vacancy Round

The general process involves: registration on the official portal, document verification, online choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting to the allotted college with original documents and fee payment.

Fees & deposits

Registration Fee

Rs 2,000 (General/OBC). Rs 1,000 (SC/ST). Stray Round: Rs 1,000. Non-refundable.

Security Deposit

Rs 30,000 (Govt Medical/Dental). Forfeited if not joined after allotment.

Important dates and deadlines
State counselling in Goa typically begins 2-4 weeks after NEET UG results are declared. The entire process (including mop-up rounds) usually spans 2-3 months. Key deadlines include registration closing dates, document verification dates, choice-filling windows, and college reporting deadlines. Missing any deadline can cost you your seat. Always check the official DTE Goa portal for exact dates, as they change every year.
Choice filling tips for Goa
  • Put your dream colleges first — you won't lose anything by reaching high
  • Keep safe colleges in the middle — ones where your rank is comfortably within cutoff
  • Add backup options at the end — colleges you'd accept as a last resort
  • Fill at least 10-15 choices to maximize your chances
  • Don't skip rounds — seats vacated by other candidates open up in later rounds
  • Prioritize government colleges for fees — the cost difference over 5 years is massive

Quotas & Reservation in Goa

200

Total MBBS Seats

200

Govt Seats

5%

NRI Quota

Reservation Policy

OBC — 27% ST — 12% EWS — 10% NRI — 5% SC — 2% PwD — 3-5% horizontal Freedom Fighter — 1% CGEG (Central Govt Employee of Goa) — 3% Defence Wards — 2% Ex-Servicemen — 1%

Key Highlights

  • Only one government medical college in the entire state (GMC Panaji) — smallest state-level MBBS pool (180 seats)
  • No private medical colleges for MBBS — all seats are government
  • Counselling conducted in offline mode — physical presence required (unlike most states)
  • Strict 10-year residency or 5-year with Goan-born parent/grandparent domicile rule
  • 5% NRI quota carved from within state quota at GMC
  • Very competitive due to extremely limited seats
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many medical colleges are in Goa?

Goa has 1 medical, dental, and AYUSH colleges that accept NEET UG scores. This includes government, private, and deemed institutions.

What is the lowest NEET cutoff in Goa?

The most competitive (lowest) cutoff rank in Goa is #11000 for General category based on 2024 data. Use our College Predictor to check which colleges match your rank.

How does NEET counselling work in Goa?

Goa counselling is conducted by Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Goa (DTE Goa) in 4 rounds. Candidates with Goa domicile are eligible for state quota seats (85%), while 15% of government seats come under All India Quota (MCC counselling).

How many NEET PG seats are in Goa?

Goa has 25 PG seats across 3 colleges, covering MD, MS, DNB, and Diploma specialities. Use the PG tab above to explore all available seats.

What are the most popular PG specialities in Goa?

The most popular PG specialities in Goa are TBRD (1 seats), SPM (1 seats), PSYCHIATRY (1 seats), PHYSIOLOGY (1 seats), PHARMACOLOGY (1 seats). Switch to the PG tab to see the full breakdown.

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