Tripura NEET Counselling 2026 Choice Filling: How to Select Colleges and Lock Preferences

Choice filling is the most important stage of Tripura NEET UG 2026 counselling as the order of preferences submitted by candidates determines the final seat allotment.

• Candidates can fill their college and course preferences only after completing the registration, document verification and fee payment process.
• The final seat allotment is based on the NEET UG 2026 score, Tripura State Merit Rank, applicable category and the order of choices locked by the candidate.
• Candidates must lock their choices before the prescribed deadline as saved but unlocked choices are not considered for seat allotment.
• Candidates who are not allotted their preferred college in the initial rounds should avoid withdrawing early as better options may become available in the later rounds.
• Candidates should fill the maximum possible number of college and course preferences in the order of priority to improve their chances of seat allotment in every counselling round.

Related Links:

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• Tripura NEET Counselling 2026 Expected Cutoff for SC and ST: Closing Rank and Marks

Key Summary

• The Directorate of Medical Education (DME) Tripura conducts Tripura NEET UG 2026 counselling for 85% State Quota seats in MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BAMS and BASLP courses.
• Tripura NEET UG 2026 counselling includes AGMC, Tripura Medical College and Dr. BRAM Teaching Hospital and Tripura Santiniketan Medical College with around 425 MBBS seats subject to the final approval of the National Medical Commission (NMC).
• The counselling process is expected to be conducted through Round 1, Round 2 and a Mop Up Round with a Stray Vacancy Round if required.

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Colleges and Seats in Tripura NEET Counselling 2026

Three medical colleges participate in Tripura NEET UG 2026 counselling for MBBS admissions.

• Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) is generally the most preferred choice because of its government fee structure and established clinical facilities.
• Tripura Medical College and Dr. BRAM Teaching Hospital and Tripura Santiniketan Medical College offer additional MBBS seats for Tripura domicile candidates under higher fee structures.
• Candidates should include all three medical colleges while filling their choices to improve their chances of seat allotment.
• The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tripura releases a separate seat matrix for BDS, BHMS, BAMS, and BASLP courses.
• Candidates should check the 2026 seat matrix, including the category-wise seat distribution, before starting the choice filling process.

Also Check: Tripura NEET 2026 Counselling OBC Cutoff and Expected Trends

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How to Fill and Lock Choices on the DME Tripura Portal

The choice filling window opens after candidates complete the registration, document verification, and fee payment process. Candidates need to follow the steps given below to fill and lock choices on the DME Tripura Portal:

• Step 1: Visit the DME Tripura website and open the NEET UG Counselling link to access the TRMCC portal.
• Step 2: Log in using your registered mobile number or NEET Roll Number and the password created during counselling registration.
• Step 3: Open the Choice Filling section from the candidate dashboard.
• Step 4: View the available college-course combinations based on your category and Tripura domicile status.
• Step 5: Add the preferred college-course combinations in the order of priority, as the first preference will be considered first during seat allotment.
• Step 6: Rearrange or remove the selected choices until the preference order is final.
• Step 7: Click Save to keep the current choice list, and make changes whenever required before the choice filling window closes.
• Step 8: Click Lock Choices before the deadline to complete the choice filling process for that counselling round.
• Candidates should lock their choices well before the closing time, as heavy portal traffic near the deadline may lead to technical issues.
• A choice list that is saved but not locked will not be considered for seat allotment.

Also Check: Agartala Government Medical College NEET 2026 Cutoff: Expected Closing Rank for MBBS

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Choice Filling Strategy for Tripura NEET 2026

A planned approach to Tripura NEET UG 2026 choice filling can improve the chances of securing a preferred college and course.

• Fill Maximum Choices:
  • Candidates should include every college-course combination they are willing to accept as adding more choices increases the chances of seat allotment.
• Keep AGMC as the First Preference:
  • Candidates aiming for Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) should place it at the top of the preference list if their expected score is within the recent cutoff range.
  • Based on recent admission trends, General category candidates  require around 520–545+ marks to secure an AGMC State Quota seat.
• Include Private Medical Colleges:
  • Candidates should also add Tripura Medical College and Dr. BRAM Teaching Hospital and Tripura Santiniketan Medical College as additional preferences.
  • Including both private medical colleges can improve the chances of securing an MBBS seat through the Tripura State Quota.
• Check the Seat Matrix:
  • Candidates should verify the latest category-wise seat matrix before locking their choices.
  • Avoid selecting college-course combinations where no seats are available for the claimed category.
• Participate in Every Counselling Round:
  • Candidates should continue with Round 2 and the Mop-Up Round if they do not receive their preferred seat in Round 1.
  • Better seat options may become available in the later counselling rounds because of seat upgradation and non-reporting by other candidates.
• Verify Your Documents:
  • Candidates should check their domicile and category certificates before locking their choices to avoid any issue during seat allotment.

Also Check: Is 400 Marks in NEET 2026 Enough for Tripura State Quota MBBS

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Expected Cutoff Trends for Tripura NEET Colleges

The official NEET UG 2026 Tripura State Quota cutoffs will be released by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tripura after each round of seat allotment.

• The table below presents the expected NEET UG 2026 closing marks and approximate closing ranks for the Tripura State Quota seats.

All cutoff figures above are based on recent trends and are labelled “expected” for planning purposes only. Actual 2026 cutoffs will vary depending on the NEET UG 2026 difficulty level, score distribution, number of domicile applicants, and seat matrix changes.

Also Check: Low NEET 2026 Score: Tripura State Counselling Eligibility and Alternatives

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Category-Wise Reservation in Tripura NEET Counselling

Tripura NEET UG State Quota seats are allotted according to the reservation policy prescribed by the Tripura Government.

• The ST reservation has a significant share in the Tripura State Quota because of the state's demographic composition.
• Candidates belonging to the reserved categories receive the benefit of category-wise reservation and separate seat allocation.
• All category certificates should be issued by the competent authority in Tripura and must be valid during document verification.
• A missing, invalid, expired, or incorrectly issued category certificate will make the candidate ineligible to claim reservation benefits.
• Candidates should carry all original certificates along with multiple self-attested photocopies while reporting for document verification.

Also Check: 400 Marks in NEET 2026: Tripura State Quota MBBS Seat Chances

NEET Counselling 2026: Quora Discussion

• The discussion focused on the MBBS admission chances with a NEET 2026 score of 595 marks, particularly whether this score would be sufficient for securing a government medical college seat through the All India Quota (AIQ) or state counselling.
• Another user suggested that 595 marks may not be enough for a General category government seat through AIQ or in high-cutoff states, while noting that candidates from lower-cutoff states or those belonging to OBC/EWS categories may still have admission opportunities. The response also estimated that the candidate's rank could be above 35,000, while advising them to wait for the official results and counselling process.