Dadra & Nagar Haveli NEET Counselling 2026 is the admission process through which NEET UG qualified candidates secure an MBBS seat at the region’s only medical college i.e, NAMO Medical Education & Research Institute (NAMO-MERI), Silvassa (also known as Government Medical College, Silvassa).
Admissions are governed by the Directorate of Medical & Health Services, UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu (DMHS, DNH&DD), whose official website is http://dnh.nic.in (with the hospital/college-linked portal at vbch.dnh.nic.in and the institute’s own site at namomeridnhdd.in). Applications are generally submitted through a dedicated admission portal (namomeriadmission.in) once the annual admission bulletin is released.
The original NEET UG 2026 exam scheduled for 3rd May 2026 was cancelled by the National Testing Agency following paper leak allegations, and a fresh Re-NEET Exam was successfully conducted on 21st June 2026, with results declared on 16th July 2026. Following this, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), New Delhi is expected to open All India Quota (AIQ) registration soon, since 15% of NAMO-MERI’s seats are filled directly by MCC. The remaining 85% State Quota seats are filled by the DNH&DD Admission/Counselling Committee through its own admission policy.
Since NAMO-MERI is the only medical college in the union territory and follows a single, dedicated admission policy notified through the Official Gazette. The exact 2026-27 admission schedule for NAMO-MERI has not been notified yet, so candidates should keep checking the official websites regularly.
Dadra & Nagar Haveli (along with the merged UT of Daman & Diu, which shares the same medical college) has just 1 medical college offering 177 MBBS seats and it is a government institution, there is no private medical college in the region. There is also no dental college, government or private, currently operating in Dadra & Nagar Haveli. This guide walks you through everything from seat allocation, eligibility, registration, reservation, fees, documents, penalties and more.
Dadra & Nagar Haveli NEET Counselling 2026 Highlights
Here’s a quick snapshot of the key facts about NAMO-MERI’s admission process.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Counselling/Admission Name | NAMO-MERI Silvassa MBBS Admission (Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu) |
| Conducted By | Directorate of Medical & Health Services, UT of DNH & DD |
| Courses Offered | MBBS |
| Exam Considered | NEET UG 2026 (Re-NEET UG 2026) |
| Total Medical Colleges | 1 (Government) |
| Total MBBS Seats | 177 |
| Government Medical Colleges & Seats | 1 College, 177 Seats |
| Private Medical Colleges & Seats | 0 College, 0 Seats |
| Government Dental Colleges & Seats | 0 College, 0 Seats |
| Private Dental Colleges & Seats | 0 College, 0 Seats |
| Counselling Quotas | All India Quota (15%), Gujarat-nominated seats, Coast Guard ward seats, UT employee ward seats, Ex-servicemen ward seats, DNH & DD domicile seats (State Quota) |
| Application Fee | Rs.500 (Rs.250 for SC/ST/PwD/Women) |
| Surety Bond | Rs.5,00,000 (for lapse of seat) |
| Official Websites | dnh.nic.in, vbch.dnh.nic.in, namomeridnhdd.in |
Latest News & Notifications
Here’s where things currently stand with NEET UG 2026 and the NAMO-MERI admission cycle.
| Date | Latest Notification | Download / View |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July 2026 | NTA declared the NEET UG 2026 (Re-Examination) Result, including scorecards, All India Rank (AIR), and category-wise qualifying cut-offs. | Download Result Notice |
| July 2026 | DMHS is expected to release the Dadra & Nagar Haveli NEET Counselling 2026 Information Bulletin, seat matrix, and online registration schedule for MBBS admissions. | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| July 2026 | Candidates are advised to keep their NEET UG scorecard, domicile certificate (if applicable), category certificate, and other original documents ready before registration begins. | View Advisory |
| To Be Announced | Dadra & Nagar Haveli NEET Counselling 2026 Information Bulletin | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Online Registration & Application Form | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Registration Fee Payment | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Provisional Merit List | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Final Merit List | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | MBBS Seat Matrix | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Document Verification Schedule | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Round 1 Choice Filling & Locking | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | Check Result |
| To Be Announced | Reporting to Allotted College | Download Reporting Notice |
| To Be Announced | Round 2 Counselling Schedule | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | Check Result |
| To Be Announced | Mop-up Round Counselling | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Mop-up Round Seat Allotment Result | Check Result |
| To Be Announced | Stray Vacancy Round Counselling | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Result | Check Result |
| To Be Announced | Final Admission & Reporting Instructions | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Corrigendum / Revised Notifications | Download PDF |
Dadra & Nagar Haveli NEET Counselling 2026 Dates
Below is a reference timeline combining the confirmed national NEET UG 2026 schedule. The exact 2026-27 admission dates for NAMO-MERI will be added here once officially notified.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET UG 2026 Exam (original) | 3rd May 2026 (Cancelled) |
| Re-NEET UG 2026 Exam | 21st June 2026 |
| NEET UG 2026 Result Declaration | 16th July 2026 |
| MCC All India Quota Registration | Expected late July/August 2026 |
| NAMO-MERI Online Application Start (State Quota) | To be notified |
| Last Date for Online Application & Document Upload | To be notified |
| Physical Verification of Original Certificates | To be notified |
| Publication of Merit List | To be notified |
| Counselling & Seat Allotment | To be notified |
| Acceptance of Offer by Candidates | Within 3 days of counselling (same day for last round) |
| Fee Payment & Registration | To be notified |
| Commencement of Academic Session 2026-27 | To be notified |
Types of Dadra & Nagar Haveli NEET Counselling 2026
Since NAMO-MERI is the only medical college serving both Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, its 177 seats are divided into the following distinct categories, each with its own eligibility rules:
- All India Quota (AIQ) – 15% (22 seats): Filled centrally by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), New Delhi, open to NEET-qualified candidates from anywhere in India.
- Seats Nominated by Government of Gujarat – 8 seats: Filled by candidates nominated directly by the State of Gujarat as per its own admission policy.
- Seats for Wards of Indian Coast Guard Personnel posted at Daman – 2 seats: For applicants who studied Class 11 and 12 continuously in a recognised school in Daman, with a parent having served at least 1 year at the Indian Coast Guard Establishment, Daman.
- Seats for Wards of UT Administration Employees (posted in DNH&DD for 5+ years) – 2 seats: For children of UT Administration employees posted continuously in DNH&DD for the preceding 5 years, who also studied Class 10-12 in the UT.
- Seats for Wards of Ex-Servicemen/Defence Personnel – 1 seat: Filled per Ministry of Defence criteria, with a three-tier priority order (DNH&DD domicile applicants first, then DNH&DD residents, then applicants from anywhere in India).
- Seats for Candidates of Dadra & Nagar Haveli (State Quota) – 58 general + 15 EWS seats: For domicile candidates of Dadra & Nagar Haveli, reserved further by ST/SC/OBC/EWS/UR category.
- Seats for Candidates of Daman & Diu (State Quota) – 57 general + 12 EWS seats: For domicile candidates of Daman & Diu, similarly reserved by category.
Dadra & Nagar Haveli NEET Counselling Eligibility Criteria
Here’s a summary of the eligibility conditions every applicant must meet, along with additional criteria for specific quotas.
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Must be a citizen of India |
| Age | Must have completed 17 years of age by 31st December of the admission academic year |
| Qualifying Boards | 10th and 12th passed from the Gujarat Board, CBSE, CISCE, International School Board (IB/Cambridge), National Institute of Open Schooling, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, or respective State Boards |
| NEET Requirement | Must have qualified NEET conducted in the current academic year |
| Minimum HSC/Equivalent % (PCB, theory + practical) | General/EWS: 50%; General-PH: 45%; Reserved (SC/ST/SEBC incl. PwD): 40% |
| Criminal Record | Should not have been convicted of any criminal offence; must declare pending criminal cases, if any |
| DNH & DD Domicile Quota | Parents/guardian must hold domicile of DNHâ…… applicant must have studied continuously from Class 9th to 12th in a recognised school within the UT (with limited relaxation for students who had to move UT-district for lack of 11th/12th stream availability) |
| SC/ST/OBC/PwD/EWS Reserved Seats | Available only to DNH&DD-entitled candidates of those categories; those who migrated from other states are not eligible |
| Category-Specific Quotas | Applicants for Gujarat-nominated, Coast Guard ward, UT employee ward, or Ex-servicemen ward seats must additionally meet that quota’s specific eligibility conditions |
Dadra & Nagar Haveli NEET Counselling Process Step by Step
The overall admission process at NAMO-MERI generally follows these stages:
- NEET UG Result: Candidates check their NEET UG 2026 score and rank once results are declared.
- Online Application: Eligible candidates apply through the prescribed online form on the department/college website, uploading all required documents before the last date.
- Application Fee Payment: Candidates pay the non-refundable application fee online.
- Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted based on eligibility criteria and marks obtained in NEET.
- Physical Verification: Shortlisted candidates are called on prescribed dates for physical verification of original certificates.
- Mode of Selection: All applications are first considered under the Unreserved Category; if not selected there, the application is considered under the specific reserved category the candidate applied for.
- Merit List Publication: The Result Compilation Committee prepares the merit list, which is displayed on the official NAMO-MERI website.
- Counselling & Nomination: The Counselling Committee finalises seat allotment, and the Dean, NAMO-MERI issues intimation letters or electronic communication to selected applicants.
- Acceptance of Offer: Candidates must accept the offer within 3 days of counselling (candidates offered a seat in the last round must respond the same day).
- Bond Execution & Fee Payment: After acceptance, candidates execute the required Agreement and Surety Bond, then deposit the fee and register for the course.
- Vacant Seat Rotation: Any seats that lapse from special quotas (AIQ, Gujarat, Coast Guard, UT employee, Ex-servicemen) are filled through a defined DNH/DD rotational roster.
Dadra & Nagar Haveli NEET Counselling Registration Process
To apply for a seat at NAMO-MERI, candidates typically need to:
- Visit the official website of the Directorate of Medical & Health Services, DNH&DD (dnh.nic.in / vbch.dnh.nic.in) or the NAMO-MERI website (namomeridnhdd.in) for the admission bulletin and application link (commonly hosted on a dedicated admission portal).
- Fill in the prescribed online application form with personal, academic and NEET details.
- Upload self-attested copies of the required documents (mark sheets, certificates, NEET scorecard, and category-specific certificates, where applicable) before the last date.
- Pay the online application fee of Rs.500 for general applicants, or Rs.250 for SC/ST/PwD/Women applicants (non-refundable).
- Retain the system-generated acknowledgement/application reference for future correspondence.
- Wait for the shortlist based on eligibility and NEET marks, and appear for physical verification of original documents on the notified date if shortlisted.
Only applications submitted through the official prescribed process are considered, incomplete applications or missing documents can affect eligibility for the merit list.
Dadra & Nagar Haveli NEET Counselling Choice Filling
NAMO-MERI is currently the only medical college in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, so there is no multi-college “choice filling” exercise the way it works in states with several colleges. Instead, candidates apply directly for the college and indicate the quota/category (Unreserved, or a specific reserved category such as SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD, or a special quota like Coast Guard ward, UT employee ward, or Ex-servicemen ward) they wish to be considered under at the time of application. A few important points to note:
- All applications are first evaluated under the Unreserved Category.
- If not selected under Unreserved, the application is then considered under the specific reserved category or special quota the candidate applied for.
- Candidates who avail benefits under any reserved quota (apart from the discounted application fee) are considered only under that respective quota, not interchangeably.
- Domicile candidates of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu are further allotted seats specific to their own district, based on where they hold domicile.
Dadra & Nagar Haveli NEET Counselling 2026 Documents Required
Keep the following self-attested documents ready for your application, based on applicability:
- Statement of marks of SSC (Class 10)
- Passing certificate specifying Date of Birth
- Statement of marks of HSCE (Class 12)
- School Leaving Certificate of the last school attended
- NEET UG 2026 marksheet/scorecard
Additional documents for DNH & DD domicile quota candidates:
- Domicile Certificate of Parents/Guardian issued by the competent authority of DNH&DD
- Certificate confirming continuous study from Class 9th to 12th in a recognised school located in DNH&DD
- Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC) in the prescribed format from the DNH&DD competent authority, where applicable
- Non-Creamy Layer Certificate for OBC applicants
- EWS Certificate from the DNH&DD competent authority, for EWS category applicants
- Dependent Certificate, for applicants claiming guardianship-based eligibility
- Disability Certificate from the DNH&DD Disability Assessment Board, for PwD applicants
All caste, EWS and related certificates must be obtained specifically from the competent authority of DNH&DD and issued in the prescribed format as per the relevant UT Administration notification.
Dadra & Nagar Haveli NEET Counselling Reservation Policy
Reservation at NAMO-MERI operates at two levels, first the overall seat-category split, and then category-wise reservation within the domicile (State) quota.
Overall Seat Allocation (177 total seats):
| Category | Seats |
|---|---|
| All India Quota (15%) | 22 |
| Nominated by Government of Gujarat | 8 |
| Wards of Indian Coast Guard personnel (Daman) | 2 |
| Wards of UT Administration employees (5+ years) | 2 |
| Wards of Ex-Servicemen/Defence personnel | 1 |
| Candidates of Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 58 |
| Candidates of Daman & Diu | 57 |
| EWS – Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 15 |
| EWS – Daman & Diu | 12 |
Category-wise Reservation within the Domicile Quota:
| Category | Dadra & Nagar Haveli (73 seats total) | Daman & Diu (69 seats total) |
|---|---|---|
| ST | 43% (25 seats) | 9% (5 seats) |
| SC | 2% (1 seat) | 3% (2 seats) |
| OBC | 5% (3 seats) | 27% (16 seats) |
| EWS | 15 seats | 12 seats |
| Unreserved (UR) | 29 seats | 34 seats |
Additionally, 5% of total seats are reserved horizontally for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) with 40-80% locomotor disability, as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. If ST seats cannot be filled due to unavailability of candidates, they are filled by SC candidates and vice versa; any remaining unfilled seats in OBC/EWS then go to the Unreserved category. If seats in Dadra & Nagar Haveli remain vacant, they are filled by candidates from Daman & Diu, and vice versa.
Dadra & Nagar Haveli NEET Counselling Seat Allotment Process
- All applications are first considered under the Unreserved Category; if unsuccessful there, they are considered under the specific reserved category or quota applied for.
- The Result Compilation Committee (chaired by the Dean, NAMO-MERI) prepares the merit list based on NEET UG marks and eligibility.
- The Counselling Committee (chaired by the Director, Medical & Health Services, DNH&DD) finalises seat allotment and communicates results.
- Selected applicants receive an intimation letter or electronic communication and must accept the offer within 3 days of the counselling date (same-day acceptance is required for offers made in the last round).
- After acceptance, candidates execute the required Agreement and Surety Bond in the prescribed form, then pay the fee and register for the course.
- Applicants who do not wish to join must inform the Dean in writing within 1 day of receiving the intimation letter.
- Any vacant seats reverted from special quotas (AIQ, Gujarat, Coast Guard, UT employee, Ex-servicemen) are filled through a defined rotational roster between Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu — a single vacant seat is filled starting with DNH, even numbers of vacant seats are split equally, and for odd numbers greater than one, the highest even number is split equally with the remaining seat filled per the single-seat roster.
- Admission stands confirmed only after acceptance of enrollment by the affiliating University, and is subject to any subsequent directives from the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, NMC, or the University.
Dadra & Nagar Haveli NEET Counselling 2026 Fees
Here’s a breakdown of the costs involved in the admission process at NAMO-MERI.
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee (General/Other categories) | Rs.500 (non-refundable) |
| Application Fee (SC/ST/PwD/Women) | Rs.250 (non-refundable) |
| Surety Bond (submitted at counselling/admission) | Rs.5,00,000 |
| Penalty for Lapse of Seat (not joining, cancelling after last round, or abandoning post cut-off) | Rs.5,00,000 |
| Penalty for Not Completing Compulsory Government Service (up to 2 years post-degree) | Up to Rs.40,00,000 |
| Tuition Fee | Interim fee subject to revision by the State Level Fee Determination Committee, Government of DNH&DD (differs for UT residents vs. other-state candidates) |
The Rs.5,00,000 penalty for lapse of seat may be waived by the Secretary (Health), DNH&DD on medical grounds, after review by a specially constituted medical board. Candidates should check the current tuition fee notification directly with NAMO-MERI, since it is revised periodically and differs between DNH&DD residents and candidates from other states.
Dadra & Nagar Haveli NEET Counselling 2026 Merit List
The merit list for NAMO-MERI admissions is compiled by the Result Compilation Committee, chaired by the Dean, NAMO-MERI Silvassa, with representation from the affiliating university and four HODs nominated by the Directorate of Medical & Health Services. The list of selected applicants is displayed on the official website of NAMO-MERI, Silvassa.
Downloadable PDF – Merit List
| Merit List | Download |
|---|---|
| Government Quota Merit List | Coming Soon |
| Management Quota Merit List | Coming Soon |
| NRI Quota Merit List | Coming Soon |
| Local Quota Merit List | Coming Soon |
Dadra & Nagar Haveli NEET Counselling Cut Off
NAMO-MERI cutoff depends on the minimum qualifying percentage prescribed for HSC/equivalent (50% for General/EWS, 45% for General-PH, and 40% for Reserved categories including PwD, in Physics, Chemistry and Biology combined), together with the closing rank at which each category and quota (AIQ, Gujarat-nominated, DNH domicile, Daman & Diu domicile, EWS, etc.) fills up in a given year. Since the number of applicants and seat availability vary annually across quotas, actual closing ranks differ from year to year.
Downloadable PDF – OR-CR (Opening Rank–Closing Rank)
| Round | Download |
|---|---|
| Round 1 OR-CR | Coming Soon |
| Round 2 OR-CR | Coming Soon |
| Mop-Up Round OR-CR | Coming Soon |
Top Medical Colleges in Dadra & Nagar Haveli
There is only 1 Medical college in Dadra & Nagar Haveli with 177 MBBS seats.
Top Government Medical Colleges in Dadra & Nagar Haveli
| College Name | College Website |
|---|---|
| NAMO Medical Education & Research Institute (NAMO-MERI), Silvassa | Click Here |
Top Private Medical Colleges in Dadra & Nagar Haveli
Dadra & Nagar Haveli currently has no private medical college. NAMO-MERI, Silvassa remains the region’s sole medical college, and it is entirely government-run.
Top Dental Colleges in Dadra & Nagar Haveli
Dadra & Nagar Haveli does not currently have a government dental college offering BDS admission. Also, currently there are no private dental college offering BDS admission.
Dadra & Nagar Haveli NEET Counselling 2026 Seat Matrix
NAMO-MERI, Silvassa has a total sanctioned intake of 177 MBBS seats, split across the All India Quota, Gujarat-nominated seats, special-category ward seats (Coast Guard, UT employees, Ex-servicemen), and domicile-based State Quota seats for both Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, further reserved by ST/SC/OBC/EWS/UR category as detailed in the reservation section above. Round-wise seat matrix PDFs will be added here once the counselling authority releases them.
Downloadable PDF – Seat Matrix
| Round | Download |
|---|---|
| Round 1 Seat Matrix | Coming Soon |
| Round 2 Seat Matrix | Coming Soon |
| Mop-Up Round Seat Matrix | Coming Soon |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who conducts Dadra & Nagar Haveli NEET Counselling 2026?
A. Admission to the only medical college in the region, NAMO Medical Education & Research Institute (NAMO-MERI), Silvassa is governed by the Directorate of Medical & Health Services, UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, based on an admission policy notified through the Official Gazette.
Q. How many medical colleges are there in Dadra & Nagar Haveli?
A. There is currently just 1 medical college, NAMO-MERI, Silvassa, a government institution offering 177 MBBS seats. There is no private medical college and no dental college (government or private) in the region.
Q. What percentage of seats at NAMO-MERI are under All India Quota?
A. 15% of the total 177 seats (22 seats) are earmarked for the All India Quota and filled by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), New Delhi.
Q. Is domicile required for Dadra & Nagar Haveli or Daman & Diu quota seats at NAMO-MERI?
A. Candidates applying for these domicile-based seats must have parents/guardians who hold domicile of DNH&DD, and must have studied continuously from Class 9th to 12th in a recognised school within the union territory, subject to specific relaxations mentioned in the admission policy.
Q. What is the minimum qualifying percentage required for NAMO-MERI MBBS admission?
A. Candidates need a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (theory + practical) in HSC or equivalent for General/EWS category, 45% for General-PH, and 40% for Reserved categories (SC/ST/SEBC including PwD).
Q. What is the application fee for Dadra & Nagar Haveli NEET Counselling 2026?
A. The non-refundable online application fee is Rs.500 for general applicants and Rs.250 for SC/ST/PwD/Women applicants.
Q. What happens if a candidate doesn't join or leaves the MBBS course midway at NAMO-MERI?
A. A penalty of Rs.5,00,000 applies for lapse of seat (not joining, cancelling after the last counselling round, or abandoning the seat after the cut-off date), backed by a surety bond of the same amount submitted at counselling. Separately, failing to complete the compulsory 2-year government service after graduation can attract a penalty of up to Rs.40,00,000.
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