Tripura NEET UG Counselling 2026: Registration Starts August 18,

Tripura NEET UG Counselling 2026: The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Government of Tripura has released the Information Bulletin for Tripura Undergraduate Medical Counselling 2026 for admission to MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BAMS, BUMS, and BASLP courses for the academic session 2026-27.

The counselling will be conducted by the Tripura Medical Counselling Committee (TRMCC) through the official online counselling portal. The notification is dated August 14, 2026, and states that online registration for Round 1 will start from August 18, 2026.

The counselling is important for NEET UG 2026-qualified candidates seeking admission through Tripura State Quota/Domicile seats as well as eligible All India candidates other than Tripura domicile candidates for specified MBBS seats.

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Tripura NEET UG Counselling 2026: Important Dates

Important: Candidates should not rely on unofficial websites for the remaining dates. The bulletin specifically states that the detailed counselling schedule and tentative seat matrix for Round 1 will be published through a separate notification on the counselling website.

The official TRMCC UG Counselling page currently lists the Information Bulletin of Tripura Undergraduate Medical Counselling 2026 under its latest notices.

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Where to Register for Tripura NEET UG Counselling 2026?

Candidates have to complete the counselling registration online through the official TRMCC portal:

TRMCC Official Counselling Portal

The bulletin clearly states that registration for counselling can only be completed through the prescribed online portal. Registration through any other mode will not be accepted.

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Who Can Apply for Tripura NEET UG Counselling 2026?

All NEET UG 2026 qualified and eligible candidates can participate in the counselling subject to the applicable eligibility conditions.

For State Quota/Domicile seats, candidates must satisfy the Tripura domicile eligibility conditions. The bulletin also provides separate eligibility provisions for certain categories of candidates.

For MBBS admission, the basic academic eligibility mentioned in the notification is:

• The candidate must have passed Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English individually.
• The candidate must have obtained at least 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology in the qualifying examination.
• The candidate must have obtained a rank in the NEET UG 2026 merit list.
• For candidates belonging to SC, ST and OBC-NCL categories, the qualifying examination requirement is 40% in the specified subjects.
• For PwD candidates, the minimum qualifying examination requirement is also 40% in the specified subjects.

Final admission will also depend on the eligibility requirements of the concerned institution, NEET UG 2026 eligibility, category, age, documents, and applicable rules.

Tripura Domicile Eligibility

Candidates applying for Tripura State Quota/Domicile seats should carefully check the domicile conditions before registering.

Under the main domicile clause, the applicant must be an Indian citizen and a permanent resident of Tripura. The candidate or his/her parents must have been continuously residing in Tripura for at least 10 years immediately before the date of application for NEET UG. The candidate should not have applied for domicile of another state as per the NEET brochure.

The notification also provides other eligibility clauses, including certain provisions for:

1. Children of All India Services officers belonging to the Tripura cadre.
2. Children of State Government employees posted outside Tripura.
3. Certain candidates whose parent is a Tripura Government employee or Central Government employee working in Tripura and who satisfy the prescribed service/residence conditions.
4. Wards of ex-servicemen satisfying the specified Tripura residence and educational conditions.
5. Children of serving Defence personnel hailing from Tripura who meet the prescribed residence and educational requirements.

Candidates should upload the appropriate documents supporting the specific domicile clause under which they are claiming eligibility.

MBBS Seats for All India Candidates

One of the important features of the 2026 bulletin is the availability of specified MBBS seats for candidates other than Tripura domicile candidates.

According to the counselling guidelines:

• 30 MBBS seats at Tripura Medical College (TMC) are reserved for All India candidates other than Tripura domicile candidates.
• 75 MBBS seats at Tripura Santiniketan Medical College are reserved for All India candidates other than Tripura domicile candidates.
• Therefore, the bulletin provides for 105 MBBS seats for eligible All India candidates other than Tripura domicile candidates, subject to the applicable approval and rules.

The seat matrix is subject to availability and will be published as notified by the counselling authority.

Tripura NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration Process

The counselling process is completely online for the regular rounds.

Step 1: Visit the official counselling portal

Candidates should visit the TRMCC counselling website and access the UG counselling registration section.

Step 2: Complete online registration

Candidates have to register themselves by providing the required NEET UG 2026 and personal information.

The information entered during registration must be correct and factual. The bulletin states that information submitted by the candidate will be treated as self-certified, and requests for changes in the submitted information will not ordinarily be entertained. Incorrect information or documents can lead to cancellation of candidature.

Step 3: Pay the registration fee

The registration fee is non-refundable.

The prescribed fees are:

The bulletin contains special provisions for OBC-NCL candidates depending on whether they are applying for State Quota/Domicile seats or All India seats.

Step 4: Pay the mandatory security deposit

In addition to the registration fee, candidates participating in counselling have to pay the mandatory security deposit.

For Government College seats:

• SC/ST candidates: 5,000
• Other category candidates: 10,000

For non-government seats or candidates opting for both Government and non-Government seats:

• 1,00,000 for all categories.

Both the registration fee and applicable security deposit have to be submitted during the first round registration.

Step 5: Upload Documents

Candidates have to upload the required documents during the online registration process.

The bulletin lists documents including:

• Birth Certificate/Class 10 Admit Card/Class 10 Pass Certificate as age proof
• Tripura Permanent Resident Certificate or relevant domicile supporting documents
• Documents supporting the applicable domicile clause
• EWS certificate, where applicable
• WESM certificate, where applicable
• SC/ST/OBC-NCL certificate, where applicable
• Valid Disability Certificate for PwD candidates
• Class 12/H.S. (+2) marksheet
• NEET UG 2026 Score Card
• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card

Candidates claiming PwD reservation must follow the prescribed medical assessment and disability certification requirements. The bulletin specifically states that certificates from unauthorized authorities or hospitals will not be accepted.

Step 6: Merit List

After registration, the counselling authority will screen the submitted information and documents.

A merit list of registered eligible candidates will then be prepared. Seat allotment will be based on the applicable merit list, seat matrix and choices submitted by the candidate.

Step 7: Choice Filling

After registration, eligible candidates will be informed about the choice-filling schedule.

Candidates should carefully select their preferred:

• College
• Course
• Category/seat type, wherever applicable

The counselling committee will allot seats based on merit, available seats, and the candidate’s preference order.

Candidates should therefore fill their choices carefully and preferably include all colleges/courses they are genuinely willing to accept.

Step 8: Seat Allotment

After choice filling, the counselling authority will conduct online seat allotment.

The counselling bulletin provides for:

1. Round 1
2. Round 2
3. Round 3
4. Stray Vacancy Round

The first three regular rounds are conducted online, subject to availability of seats. A Stray Vacancy Round may also be conducted if seats remain vacant after Round 3.

What Happens After Round 1 Seat Allotment?

This is one of the most important parts for MBBS applicants.

If a candidate receives a seat in Round 1, there are different possibilities.

If you do not want the Round 1 seat

The bulletin provides free exit from Round 1.

However, candidates who want to retain their Round 1 seat while seeking an upgrade in Round 2 must physically join/report to the allotted college and give their willingness for upgradation.

If you want to continue in the Round 1 college

The candidate must complete the required admission formalities and physical document verification at the allotted institution.

If you want an upgrade in Round 2

The candidate has to follow the prescribed upgradation procedure.

The FAQ in the bulletin clarifies that a candidate does not necessarily have to join the Round 1 allotted college merely to participate in Round 2, because there is free exit. However, a candidate who wants to retain the Round 1 seat and seek upgradation has to physically join and give willingness for Round 2 upgradation.

Round 2 Counselling

Fresh registration can be conducted in subsequent rounds.

Candidates who did not register in an earlier round must register in the subsequent round if they wish to participate. Candidates already registered may not have to register again depending on the applicable round procedure, but the security deposit is mandatory for participation from Round 1 onwards.

For Round 2, candidates should pay particular attention to choice filling because the flowchart states that fresh choice filling is required and previous choices may be treated as null and void for the subsequent round.

Candidates allotted a Round 2 seat who do not report/join can face forfeiture of the security deposit. The bulletin also states that a candidate admitted to a Round 2 seat can upgrade, but cannot resign from that Round 2 admission under the stated rules.

Round 3 Counselling

Round 3 again involves fresh registration/choice filling as prescribed.

The bulletin’s counselling flowchart states that Round 2 choices are treated as null and void for Round 3 and candidates have to participate through the fresh Round 3 process.

If a candidate is allotted a Round 3 seat and joins the institution, the candidate cannot upgrade or resign under the stated counselling rules.

If a Round 3 seat is allotted but the candidate does not join, the candidate will be treated as having exited with forfeiture and will not be allowed to participate in further rounds.

Stray Vacancy Round

A Stray Vacancy Round may be conducted after Round 3 if seats remain vacant.

Candidates who are already holding/joined a seat at the time of the Stray Vacancy Round are not eligible. Candidates allotted a Round 3 seat but who did not report are also not eligible for the Stray Vacancy Round.

The bulletin also states that a Stray Vacancy Round may be conducted offline if seats remain vacant after Round 3, subject to the applicable notification.

Important Rules About Security Deposit

Candidates should understand the security deposit rules before accepting a seat.

The bulletin provides that the security deposit can be forfeited in situations such as:

• Being allotted a seat in Round 2 or later and not joining the institution.
• Admission being cancelled because of incorrect information.
• Failure to produce required documents within the prescribed time.
• Certain exit/resignation situations in later rounds.
• Being allotted a Round 3 or Stray Vacancy seat and not joining.

The flowchart on pages 13-14 also clearly illustrates the different consequences of joining, not joining, upgrading and exiting at different rounds.

Physical Document Verification Is Mandatory

Online registration does not mean that admission is completely online.

After seat allotment, candidates have to report to the allotted institution and complete physical verification of original documents and other admission formalities.

The bulletin states that admission is subject to verification of original documents. Failure to produce authentic original documents, or submission of faulty, forged or tampered documents, can result in cancellation of allotment, nomination or admission.

Candidates should therefore keep all original certificates ready before the counselling process begins.

Nomination Letter

After seat allotment, a nomination letter will be arranged by the Directorate of Medical Education.

The selected candidate has to collect the nomination letter physically from the office of the DME. After receiving the nomination letter, the candidate has to proceed to the allotted college and complete admission formalities within the notified deadline.

Reservation and Seat Distribution

Seat distribution will follow the applicable Tripura reservation policy for State Quota/Domicile seats.

The bulletin states that candidates are considered from the common merit list according to merit, eligibility and their choices. Reserved category candidates may also be considered for UR seats if their merit and choices permit.

The notification also provides for reservation for categories such as:

• SC
• ST
• OBC-NCL
• EWS
• PwD
• WESM

Candidates must possess valid certificates in the prescribed format wherever reservation is being claimed.

EWS Certificate

Candidates claiming EWS benefits have to produce the prescribed Income and Assets Certificate issued by the competent authority.

The bulletin specifies that the EWS certificate should relate to the prescribed financial year and be in the required format.

The bulletin also includes a prescribed EWS certificate format in Annexure-K.

PwD Candidates

PwD candidates need to be particularly careful about certification.

The bulletin states that PwD candidates must have the prescribed disability certification from an authorized Medical Assessment Board as per applicable NMC norms.

The bulletin includes an Eligibility Certificate format covering functional competency, reasonable accommodation, ability to complete the MBBS course and patient safety assessment.

A list of Primary Medical Assessment Boards is also provided in the bulletin, including the Government Medical College, Agartala State Disability Board and several medical institutions across India.

How Seat Allotment Will Be Decided

Seat allotment is not based only on NEET rank.

The counselling authority will consider:

• NEET UG 2026 merit
• Eligibility
• Category
• Applicable reservation rules
• Available seats
• Course preference
• College preference
• Seat matrix
• Applicable Government of Tripura and regulatory authority rules

The bulletin specifically states that allotment will be made according to the merit list, seat matrix and choices filled by the candidate.

Candidates Must Not Submit Multiple Registrations

A candidate can submit the registration/application form only once.

The bulletin warns that multiple registration/submission of an application from different categories or profiles may result in rejection.

Candidates are also specifically instructed not to share their counselling User ID or password with anyone.

Important Advice for MBBS Applicants

NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates should keep the following points in mind before Round 1 registration:

1. Check whether you are eligible for Tripura State Quota/Domicile or All India seats.
2. Keep your NEET UG 2026 scorecard and admit card ready.
3. Keep Class 10 and Class 12 documents ready.
4. Keep the relevant domicile/PRTC documents ready.
5. Keep category certificates ready if claiming reservation.
6. EWS candidates should check the validity and prescribed format of their certificate.
7. PwD candidates should complete the prescribed certification process.
8. Check the registration fee and security deposit before starting the application.
9. Enter every detail carefully because incorrect information can lead to cancellation.
10. Fill college and course choices carefully.
11. Do not assume that a seat is confirmed merely because it appears in the allotment result. Physical verification and admission formalities are still required.
12. Keep checking the official TRMCC website for changes in schedule, seat matrix and counselling instructions.

What Candidates Should Do on August 18, 2026

The most important immediate date announced in the bulletin is August 18, 2026, when Round 1 online registration is scheduled to start.

Candidates should visit the official portal from that date, read the latest instructions, check the available seat matrix and complete registration within the deadline once the detailed schedule is published.

The official bulletin itself does not provide the final closing date for Round 1 registration, choice filling date or seat allotment date. It states that the detailed counselling schedule and tentative seat matrix will be issued separately.

Therefore, candidates should not assume any unofficial deadline until TRMCC publishes the detailed schedule.

Final Takeaway

The Tripura NEET UG Counselling 2026 process will be conducted through the TRMCC online portal for MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BAMS, BUMS and BASLP admissions.

For MBBS aspirants, the most important points are that Round 1 registration starts on August 18, 2026, registration is online, the prescribed registration fee is non-refundable, a security deposit is mandatory, document verification is required and seat allotment will depend on merit, eligibility, choices, and seat availability.

The counselling system will include Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and a Stray Vacancy Round. Candidates should understand the rules regarding free exit, upgradation, resignation and security deposit forfeiture before accepting a seat.

Most importantly, candidates should wait for the separate detailed Round 1 schedule and seat matrix notification before relying on any closing date or choice-filling deadline. The official TRMCC website should be treated as the primary source for all updates.

Important Notices Tripura NEET UG Counselling

• Information Bulletin of Tripura Undergraduate Medical Counselling 2026
• Notification regarding the NEET (UG) 2026 qualified candidate list who selected Tripura as applying State in NEET application form conducted by NTA, New Delhi