MBBS in Goa
| College Info | Counselling Process | Documents Required & Fee | Domicile Criteria |
Goa, known for its beauty and culture, is becoming a special place for medical education in India. In Goa, enrolling in MBBS admission, candidates can opt to join instructors who are globally acclaimed, combining strict academics with experience in the pertaining clinical environment at its associated hospitals. Even though the state has few medical colleges, they guarantee high-quality education and hands-on experience for future doctors. The admission process is made easier for students by specialised counselling services that help students acquire seats for MBBS in Goa from IMU.
Goa has only one Government Medical College, which is Goa Medical College, Panaji. Established in 1963, it is the oldest medical college in Goa and offers a total of 180 MBBS seats. Currently, there are no private medical colleges in Goa. Bodmas Education is a leading educational consultancy for MBBS and BDS admissions in Goa, offering expert guidance through every step of the NEET UG counselling process. 📞 Call: 9899222022 for personalised assistance.
Government Medical Colleges in Goa |
Goa has quality government colleges for MBBS in Goa, the most popular being Goa Medical College (GMC), Bambolim. GMC, one of Asia’s oldest colleges, established in the year 1842, coming under the banner of Goa University, has modern infrastructure and well-experienced faculty in laboratories. It has 180 MBBS seats and excellent MBBS educational as well as clinical training opportunities in Goa.
Goa MBBS NEET UG Counselling 2025 will be conducted for candidates seeking admission into MBBS programs offered by Goa Medical College. The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Goa, will organise the counselling process based on NEET UG 2025 scores.
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Authority | Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Goa |
| Exam Name | NEET UG 2025 |
| Courses Offered | MBBS |
| Number of Seats | 180 |
| Counselling Mode | Online/Offline |
Goa NEET UG Counselling 2025, conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Goa, is responsible for admission to MBBS in Goa. A transparent and merit-based seat allocation process, which is used to fill 85% state quota seats and management/NRI quota seats. Candidates seeking admission to MBBS courses in Goa are required to register for this online counselling, during which seats will be allocated on the basis of NEET UG 2025 scores, reservation rules, as well as choice of college. After that, any vacant seats are filled through a mop-up round.
| Criteria | Requirement |
| NEET Qualification | Must have qualified for NEET UG 2025 |
| Minimum Age | 17 years as of December 31, 2025 |
| Educational Qualification | Passed 10+2 with PCB and English |
| Minimum Marks (General) | 50% |
| Minimum Marks (OBC/SC/ST) | 40% |
| Minimum Marks (PWD - General) | 45% |
| Category | Percentage |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 2% |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 12% |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 27% |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD | 5% |
| Economically Weaker Sections | 10% |
Goa does not operate on a single standalone domicile definition. Instead, eligibility is determined through a structured category-based classification system (Category 1 to Category 13).
This system integrates:
Foundational Principle
This is the primary and most important eligibility category. A candidate must satisfy all of the following conditions:
Education Condition
Candidate must:
Residence Requirement
Candidate must have:
Relaxation Clause
Residence requirement is reduced to 5 years, if either parent OR grandparent is born in Goa.
Alternative Eligibility (Government Employees)
A candidate shall also be eligible if he/she is son/daughter of Government of Goa employee deputed outside Goa AND has passed qualifying examination from CBSE (New Delhi) OR other recognized Boards.
Continuity Clause
Once a candidate is found eligible under Category 1, he/she shall continue to be eligible for the next 3 years.
Applicable to Categories 1 to 6 & 8.
Periods Counted as Residence
The following periods shall be counted towards the required 10-year (or 5-year) residence:
Government Service Condition
Navodaya Vidyalaya Condition
Mandatory Residence Despite Birth/Education
Even if a candidate is born in Goa or has studied and passed XII from Goa, the candidate must still satisfy the minimum 10-year (or 5-year) residence requirement.
Category 2 – SC (2%)
Eligible if:
Category 3 – ST (12%)
Same structure as SC category. Must:
Category 4 – OBC (27%)
Eligible if:
Category 5 – PwD
Eligible if:
Category 6 – FF (1%)
Eligible if:
Category 7 – CSP (3%)
Exception Category – allows eligibility even without fulfilling Category 1 residence conditions.
Eligible if parent is:
OR
Category 8 – ESM (1%)
Eligible if:
Preference Structure (Within Category)
Priority order:
Category 9 – LA (Local Applicant)
Eligible if:
Important Restriction: Considered ONLY after all Categories 1–8 are exhausted.
Category 10 – GN (Goan Native) (2%)
Eligible if:
Category 11 – NRI / OCI (≤5%)
Eligible if:
Preference: Goan origin first, then other NRI/OCI candidates.
Category 12 – OGA (Outside Goa Applicants)
Eligible if:
Critical Restriction: Considered ONLY after Categories 1–11 are exhausted.
Category 13 – KM (Kashmiri Migrants)
Applies ONLY to: State Quota (170 MBBS seats)
Includes:
Does NOT Apply to: AIQ (30 seats)
Vertical Reservation
| Category | Seats |
| SC | 03 |
| ST (Open) | 17 |
| OBC (Open) | 39 |
| EWS | 17 |
Special Categories
| Category | Seats |
| CSP | 05 |
| ESM | 02 |
| NRI | 02 |
| FF | 02 |
| GN | — |
General Category
| Subcategory | Seats |
| Open Merit | 75 |
| PwD | 05 |
Dual Admission System (MBBS – Goa)
| Component | Nature |
| AIQ (30 seats) | Open (No domicile) |
| State Quota (170 seats) | Controlled (Residence-based) |
Goa MBBS admissions operate under a dual framework:
Candidates must qualify for NEET UG 2025, securing a minimum cut-off percentile: 50th percentile for General, 40th percentile for SC, ST, OBC, and 45th percentile for Persons with Disability (PwD), to be eligible for MBBS in Goa admission and college admission through NEET UG Counselling 2025. They should have passed 10+2 with 50% marks for the general category, 40% for SC/ST/OBC and 45% for PwD candidates in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English. All applicants must be at least 17 years old on or before December 31, 2025. As for the 85% state quota seats, candidates are required to have been a resident of Goa for a minimum of 10 years or of 5 years if either parents' or grandparents' of the candidate were born in Goa.
1. Online Registration: Candidates must register through the official DTE Goa portal.
2. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will undergo document verification.
3. Choice Filling and Locking: Candidates select and lock their preferred courses and colleges.
4. Seat Allotment: Based on NEET scores, preferences, and reservation policies.
5. Reporting to Allotted College: Candidates must report to the assigned college with the required documents.
6. Subsequent Rounds: Remaining seats will be filled through Round 2 and Mop-Up rounds.
Application Fee| Category | Fee (In Rs) |
| UR/OBC | 1000 - 3000 |
| SC/ST/PwD | 500 - 1500 |
The following documents will be required to be submitted for MBBS in Goa through NEET UG Counselling 2025 during registration and verification: NEET UG 2025 scorecard, 10+2 marksheet and passing certificate, Class 10 marksheet, Goa domicile certificate (for state quota seats), Birth certificate for proof of age Category certificate (if applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwD), Aadhaar card or other valid ID proof, and 8 passport-size photographs. Confirm eligibility and completing the admission process for MBBS in Goa requires the following documents.
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