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Arunachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling Round 2 2026: Registration, Dates, Seat Allotment & MBBS Colleges

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Rehana Tabassum • 7 Mins read • 3 Sep 26
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Registration & Choice Filling for Round 2: Begins September 3, 2026, with choice filling available through September 9, 2026. 


Arunachal Pradesh NEET UG Counseling Round 2 2026 is underway in the state for the Degree PCB Group Counseling for seats available through the Government of Arunachal Pradesh and other local bodies. The counseling is conducted by Arunachal Pradesh State Council for Technical Education (APSCTE) under the Directorate of Higher & Technical Education, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh. The candidates will be selected on the basis of their NEET 2026 All India Rank and the choices filled by them during counseling for getting admission to MBBS in Arunachal Pradesh.

Round 2 is very important, especially for those who did not get a seat in the first round and those who chose the Float option after their Round 1 allotment. The 2026 brochure states that the only seats which are considered for the second round are the ones that are vacant after Round 1 reporting. 


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Arunachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling Round 2 Dates 2026

According to the Degree (PCB Group) 2026 Counselling Information Brochure the Arunachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling Round 2 2026 has not been announced yet, so candidates should continue checking the official portal for revisions. The expected dates are given below in the table below:

Events

Dates

Online provisional registration for PCB counselling

August 13 to August 19, 2026

Document upload and response to queries

August 13 to August 20, 2026

Publication of eligible candidates

August 20, 2026

Choice filling and locking

August 13 to August 20, 2026

Round 1 seat allotment

August 21, 2026

Round 1 reporting

August 24 to August 26, 2026

Round 2 seat allotment

August 28, 2026

Round 2 reporting

August 31 to September 2, 2026

Online seat withdrawal

September 3 to September 4, 2026


Arunachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling Round 2: Top Medical Colleges 2026 

The main medical college in Arunachal Pradesh for MBBS admission through PCB counseling is Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS), Naharlagun. The 2026 DHTE seat-status page also shows the MBBS seats provided through regional and GOI arrangements in medical colleges outside Arunachal Pradesh. 

College/Institute

Course

2026 Seats Listed

Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS), Naharlagun

MBBS

85

Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal

MBBS

9

Agartala Government Medical College

MBBS

2

Late Shri Lakhiram Agarwal Memorial Government Medical College, Raigarh

MBBS

2

Pt. J.N.M. Medical College, Raipur

MBBS

2


Arunachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling Round 2: Registration Process 2026 

Candidates who want to take admission for medical courses in Arunachal Pradesh, they can participate in Pradesh PCB counselling and register themselves to be eligible. The 2026 brochure states that eligible candidates register online through apdhte.nic.in or apjee.co.in, pay the applicable registration fee and then complete choice filling. 

The registration process for Arunachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling Round 2 2026 is illustrated below:


Arunachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling Round 2 Eligibility 2026 

The eligibility criteria for Arunachal Pradesh PCB counseling are not just qualifying NEET. The 2026 brochure sets out the candidate categories and the academic requirements for participation. 

Eligibility Requirement

Details

NEET UG 2026

The candidate must have appeared in and qualified NEET UG 2026 as required for the selected course.

Academic Qualification

Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English.

Minimum Age

The candidate must be at least 17 years old as on December 31, 2026.

Category-I Eligibility

Includes APST candidates, children of eligible government/AIS/Central Government employees serving in Arunachal Pradesh and certain other candidates meeting the prescribed schooling and residence conditions.

Category-II Eligibility

Reserved for APST candidates on the basis of merit.

Category Requirement

Candidates must provide the applicable APST, employment or domicile/residential documentation.

PwD Eligibility

Candidates claiming PwD benefits must provide the required certificate and undergo verification/medical examination as prescribed.

Round 2 Participation

Candidates must satisfy the conditions applicable to their Round 1 status, including the Float and security-deposit requirements where applicable.


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How to Check Arunachal Pradesh NEET UG Round 2 Seat Allotment Result? 

The DHTE publishes the PCB group seat allotment information on its official website. Candidates can also access their allotment through their individual counselling accounts.

The general process is as follows:

  1. Official Website of DHTE Arunachal Pradesh
  2. Open the Degree PCB Group Courses 2026 section.
  3. Select the concerned Round 2 allotment notification / result.
  4. Sign in to the candidate account with the required credentials.
  5. Check the allotted course & college.
  6. Download the Provisional Allotment Letter
  7. Pay the applicable security/seat acceptance fee.
  8. Follow instructions for willingness and reporting. 


Arunachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling Round 2: Factors Influencing Seat Allotment 

The seat allotment process depends on NEET 2026 merit and submitted preference order, along with the seats available at the time of the round. 

Factor

How It Can Affect the Result

NEET UG 2026 rank

A stronger All India Rank can improve a candidate's position when competing for the same available seat.

Category

The APST and Non-APST candidates are considered against the applicable seat distribution and eligibility rules. 

Choice preference

The order of selected courses and institutes determines which options are considered during allotment.

Vacant seats

Round 2 considers seats remaining after Round 1 reporting.

Float/Freeze status

Candidates who choose Float and pay the required security fee are eligible for the higher preference seats in Round 2. 

Seat source

Regional and GOI seats follow the distribution rules specified by DHTE.

Document verification

Incorrect or unsupported category or eligibility information can affect the candidate's admission.

Choice submission

Candidates who do not submit or save any choices are not considered for seat allotment.


Documents Required for Arunachal Pradesh NEET UG Round 2

The 2026 counselling brochure specifies that candidates should keep the original documents along with three sets of self-attested photocopies for submission when required.

  • Recent passport-size photographs
  • Class 10 pass certificate
  • Class 12 marksheet/pass certificate
  • NEET UG 2026 scorecard
  • PwD certificate, if applicable
  • Security deposit/seat acceptance fee receipt
  • School Leaving/Transfer Certificate
  • Migration Certificate
  • Medical Fitness Certificate
  • APST Certificate, where applicable
  • Parent's Government Employment Certificate for eligible Non-APST candidates, where applicable
  • Domicile/Temporary Residential Certificate for eligible Non-APST candidates whose parents are not government employees
  • Provisional/seat allotment letter


FAQs About Arunachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling Round 2 2026


Ques. When was Arunachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling Round 2 2026 conducted?

Ans: According to the official 2026 counselling brochure, the second-round seat allotment was scheduled for August 28, 2026. Online/physical reporting was scheduled from August 31 to September 2, 2026.


Ques. Who conducts NEET UG counselling in Arunachal Pradesh?

Ans: The Arunachal Pradesh State Council for Technical Education (APSCTE) under the Directorate of Higher & Technical Education, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, conducts the Degree PCB Group counseling. Selection will be on the basis of NEET 2026 rank & choices of candidate. 


Ques. How many MBBS seats are listed at TRIHMS in 2026?

Ans: The DHTE's 2026 seat-status page lists 85 MBBS seats at Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS), Naharlagun. The Directorate marks these as confirmed regional seats as of August 22, 2026.


Ques. Who can participate in Round 2?

Ans: Those candidates who have not got a seat in Round 1 may be considered for Round 2. Candidates who have secured a seat in Round 1 can also participate for upgradation, provided they have opted for the Float option and paid the requisite security/seat acceptance fee. 


Ques. What happens if a candidate does not report after Round 2 allotment?

Ans: If the candidate fails to deposit the required fee within the stipulated time then the Round 2 allotment will be canceled automatically or will be freezed or reported to the concerned Directorate. Then if a Spot Round happens, the empty seat can be considered for it. 


Ques. What is the registration fee for Arunachal Pradesh NEET counselling 2026?

Ans: The official 2026 brochure specifies a ₹500 non-refundable registration fee for APST candidates and ₹700 for Non-APST candidates. A separate refundable ₹5,000 security/seat acceptance fee applies to MBBS, BDS and specified medical courses after seat allotment.


Ques. Can candidates participate in the Spot Round after Round 2?

Ans: If seats are still open or more seats become available, a Spot Round may be held. Those candidates who have withdrawn the allotted seat within the permitted period or those who have not got seat up to Round 2 can participate as per applicable rules. Candidates who have retained an allotted seat or have already taken admission are not eligible for Spot Round. 


Ques. Where can candidates check Arunachal Pradesh NEET UG counselling updates?

Ans: Candidates should use the official DHTE Arunachal Pradesh website and its Degree PCB Group Courses 2026 section for counselling notifications, allotment information, seat-status updates and other official instructions.