Arunachal Pradesh MBBS Admission 2025: Eligibility, Seats & Counselling Timeline
Arunachal Pradesh offers a unique opportunity for NEET-qualified students: MBBS admission through a single government college, Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS), Naharlagun, with around 40 MBBS seats available.Here’s what you need to know to stay on top of the admission process:
Who Is Eligible?
Candidates must appear in NEET UG 2025 and meet the minimum cutoff scores.
Eligibility primarily depends on state-based criteria:
Category I (APST): Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe candidates — including children of central/state government staff.
Category II (Non-APST): Includes children of non-APST government employees, and residents of Arunachal Pradesh for at least 3 years who passed Class 12 from state schools.
How Many Seats & Reservations?
The state counselling under the Directorate of Higher & Technical Education (DHTE), Arunachal Pradesh, handles seat allotment.
Seat reservation:
State quota (85%)—majority of seats reserved for Category I.
All India quota (15%)—open seats for others.
Counselling Process & Timeline
Admission is fully online via the DHTE portal (apdhte.nic.in). The general steps are:
Register, pay fees (Rs. 500 for APST / Rs. 700 for Non-APST), and submit documents.
Fill and lock the preferences of colleges/courses.
Seat allotment—based on NEET rank, reservation, and choice preferences.
Report to the allocated institute within the timeline to confirm your seat.
While specific 2025 dates are yet to be announced.
Documents You’ll Need
NEET 2025 scorecard
Class 10 & 12 certificates
APST / Domicile / Employment certificate (as relevant)
Passport-size photo, ID proof, and medical fitness certificate
Quick Summary
The well-structured MBBS programs in Arunachal Pradesh offer a transparent and unbiased admission process, allowing students to pursue their medical education objectives fairly.
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