GMC Goa admits students to MBBS and MD/MS programmes through NEET merit and centralised counselling. Eligible SC, ST and OBC students can receive a 50% tuition fee concession under Goa government rules.

Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC), Bambolim, is a government medical college affiliated with Goa University and recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC). It does not hold a separate entrance test or interview.

  • For MBBS, selection is based on NEET UG 2026 scores.
  • Candidates seeking MD/MS admission need a valid NEET PG 2026 score.
  • MCC fills 15% of MBBS seats through the All India Quota, while DTE Goa allots the remaining 85% State Quota seats.
  • For MD/MS, 50% of the seats come under MCC counselling and the other 50% are assigned through Goa State counselling.
  • Allotment depends on NEET rank, eligibility, reservation rules, document verification and the preferences entered during counselling.
  • GMC Goa has no management quota, direct-admission route or institute-level selection process.
  • A valid Goa domicile certificate is needed for the 85% State Quota. Applicants may qualify through 10 continuous years of residence in Goa or through a Goa-born parent, subject to the stated personal residence condition.
  • AIQ reservation includes 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, 27% for OBC Non-Creamy Layer, 10% for EWS and a 5% horizontal reservation for PwD.
  • NRI and OCI applicants can seek admission to 2 supernumerary seats through DTE Goa. Goa-origin NRI applicants receive preference.
  • State Quota applicants must complete registration through the DTE Goa portal.

GMC Goa Admission Portal 2026: gmcgoa.edu.in



GMC Goa Important Dates 2026

Event Date
MCC UG Stray Vacancy Round Reporting October 19 to October 26, 2026
MCC PG AIQ Round 1 Reporting and Joining October 26 to November 2, 2026
Goa State PG Round 1 Counselling October 21 to November 2, 2026
MCC PG AIQ Round 1 Joined-Candidate Data Verification November 3, 2026
Goa State PG Round 1 Last Date of Joining November 10, 2026
Goa State PG Round 1 Joined-Candidate Data Sharing November 11, 2026
MCC PG AIQ Round 2 Seat Matrix Verification November 6 to November 7, 2026
MCC PG AIQ Round 2 Registration and Payment November 6 to November 11, 2026
MCC PG AIQ Round 2 Choice Filling and Locking November 7 to November 12, 2026
MCC PG AIQ Round 2 Seat Allotment Processing November 12 to November 13, 2026
MCC PG AIQ Round 2 Result November 14, 2026
MCC PG AIQ Round 2 Reporting and Joining November 16 to November 23, 2026
MCC PG AIQ Round 2 Joined-Candidate Data Verification November 24, 2026
Goa State PG Round 2 Counselling November 14 to November 23, 2026
Goa State PG Round 2 Last Date of Joining November 30, 2026
Goa State PG Round 2 Joined-Candidate Data Sharing December 1, 2026
PG Academic Session Commencement November 20, 2026
MCC PG AIQ Round 3 Seat Matrix Verification November 25 to November 26, 2026
MCC PG AIQ Round 3 Registration and Payment November 26 to December 1, 2026
MCC PG AIQ Round 3 Choice Filling and Locking November 27 to December 2, 2026
MCC PG AIQ Round 3 Seat Allotment Processing December 2 to December 3, 2026
MCC PG AIQ Round 3 Result December 4, 2026
MCC PG AIQ Round 3 Reporting December 5 to December 12, 2026
MCC PG AIQ Round 3 Joined-Candidate Data Verification December 14, 2026
Goa State PG Round 3 Counselling December 4 to December 12, 2026
Goa State PG Round 3 Last Date of Joining December 18, 2026
Goa State PG Round 3 Joined-Candidate Data Sharing December 19, 2026
MCC PG AIQ Stray Vacancy Seat Matrix Verification December 15, 2026
MCC PG AIQ Stray Vacancy Registration, Payment and Choice Submission December 16 to December 21, 2026
MCC PG AIQ Stray Vacancy Seat Allotment Processing December 22 to December 23, 2026
MCC PG AIQ Stray Vacancy Result December 24, 2026
MCC PG AIQ Stray Vacancy Reporting December 24 to December 31, 2026
Goa State PG Stray Vacancy Round December 22 to December 25, 2026
Goa State PG Stray Vacancy Last Date of Joining December 31, 2026

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm


GMC Goa UG Admission 2026

GMC Goa MBBS Admission 2026

MBBS seats at GMC Goa are allotted only on the basis of NEET UG rank. The programme has 180 seats, including 27 AIQ seats and 153 Goa State Quota seats. The State Quota seats are limited to eligible Goa domicile applicants.

Students receive clinical training through the Goa Medical College and Hospital, which has more than 1,000 beds and experienced faculty. During the compulsory rotating internship, MBBS interns receive INR 30,000 per month.

GMC Goa MBBS Eligibility Criteria 2026

Criterion General / EWS SC / ST / OBC
Required Class 12 Subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English
Minimum PCB Aggregate 50% 40%
Minimum NEET UG Percentile 50th percentile 40th percentile
PwD Requirement 45th percentile
Age Requirement At least 17 years old as of December 31, 2026
State Quota Condition A valid Goa domicile certificate is compulsory

For Goa domicile status, an applicant must show 10 continuous years of residence in the state. A Goa-born parent is another qualifying ground, but the applicant must then show at least 5 years of personal residence in Goa. The certificate must come from a competent Goa authority and should be ready before DTE Goa registration.

GMC Goa MBBS Selection Process 2026

There is no interview, group discussion or institutional examination for MBBS admission. GMC Goa uses only the applicant's NEET UG rank and the result of the relevant counselling process.

  • MCC conducts AIQ counselling in 4 rounds. A candidate may leave Round 1 without losing the fee, while reporting to the allotted college is compulsory in Rounds 2 and 3.
  • DTE Goa holds 3 State Quota rounds: Round 1, Round 2 and a Mop-up Round. Registration is open only to applicants with valid Goa domicile status.
  • The 27 AIQ seats are available to NEET-qualified applicants from across India. The 153 State Quota seats are set aside for Goa domicile holders.

How to Apply for GMC Goa MBBS Admission

Applicants must choose the MCC route for AIQ admission or the DTE Goa route for State Quota admission.

  • Step 1: Meet the prescribed NEET UG 2026 qualifying percentile.
  • Step 2 for AIQ: Register at mcc.nic.in, enter GMC Goa among the preferred choices and lock the submitted options.
  • Step 2 for State Quota: Apply through dte.goa.gov.in, upload or submit the Goa domicile certificate and lock the preferred colleges.
  • Step 3: If allotted a seat, visit GMC Goa with every original document.
  • Step 4: Finish document checking, the medical fitness examination and fee payment to confirm admission.

The MBBS academic session begins according to the Goa University academic calendar.

GMC Goa Allied Health Sciences Admission 2026

At the undergraduate level, GMC Goa runs 5 Allied Health Sciences courses with 22 seats in each course. NEET UG merit determines selection, and DTE Goa holds separate counselling for these programmes after the NEET UG results.

Course Duration Selection Basis
BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) 4.5 years NEET UG merit followed by DTE Goa counselling
BOT (Bachelor of Occupational Therapy) 4.5 years
B.Opt (Bachelor of Optometry) 4 years
B.Sc MIT (Medical Imaging Technology) 4 years
B.Sc AT (Anaesthesia Technology) 4 years

Applicants must pass Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, with at least 45% in PCB. DTE Goa prepares merit from the NEET UG qualifying score. A valid Goa domicile certificate is also necessary for State Quota seats.

DTE Goa manages Allied Health Sciences counselling separately from the MBBS process. Applicants should keep their NEET UG scorecard and Goa domicile certificate ready when registration begins after the NEET UG result.


GMC Goa PG Admission 2026

GMC Goa MD/MS Admission 2026

GMC Goa provides 120 to 140 MD/MS seats across clinical and non-clinical specialisations. MCC handles half of these seats through AIQ counselling, while Goa State counselling covers the other half.

GMC Goa MD/MS Eligibility Criteria

Criterion Requirement
Qualifying Qualification An MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised institution
Internship Completion of the compulsory 1-year rotating internship before appearing for NEET PG
Entrance Requirement A valid NEET PG 2026 score
Goa State Quota A Goa domicile certificate for the 50% State Quota

GMC Goa MD/MS Selection Process

NEET PG rank alone decides MD/MS admission. GMC Goa does not add an interview or separate college examination to the selection process. MCC conducts counselling for the 50% AIQ seats, and DTE Goa manages the remaining 50% State Quota seats.

How to Apply for MD/MS at GMC Goa

  • Step 1: Complete the NEET PG 2026 application through natboard.edu.in.
  • Step 2: Qualify NEET PG 2026 with a valid score.
  • Step 3 for AIQ: Register through mcc.nic.in, add GMC Goa to the choice list and lock the choices.
  • Step 3 for State Quota: Use the DTE Goa portal during State PG counselling and provide a valid Goa domicile certificate.
  • Step 4: After allotment, report to GMC Goa with the original MBBS degree and internship completion certificate.

GMC Goa Cutoff

The following closing figures show the competition for GMC Goa seats in the 2025 counselling cycle.

Programme / Category Closing Rank Closing Marks / Detail
MBBS AIQ General Category, Final Round 23,562 531 marks
MS Orthopaedics, AIQ 212 2025 closing rank
Least competitive MS branches 5,546 2025 closing rank

GMC Goa Scholarships

GMC Goa students can seek category-based, merit-based and income-linked financial support through the following schemes.

  • SC/ST/OBC Fee Concession: Goa government rules provide eligible SC, ST and OBC students with a 50% tuition fee concession.
  • Government of Goa Post-Matric Scholarship: SC, ST and OBC students with Goa domicile status may apply through the Directorate of Social Welfare, Goa.
  • ONGC Scholarship: SC and ST students pursuing MBBS can apply directly through ONGC for its merit-cum-means scholarship.
  • Final Year Class Topper Prize: Goa University awards INR 70,000 to the student who tops the final-year MBBS class.

GMC Goa Admission FAQs

Ques. Can a student enter the GMC Goa MBBS programme without qualifying NEET UG?

Ans. No. A valid NEET UG result is compulsory, and GMC Goa does not conduct a college-level examination. Qualified applicants must take part in MCC counselling for AIQ seats or DTE Goa counselling for State Quota seats, depending on their eligibility and domicile status.

Ques. How did the General AIQ MBBS seat close at GMC Goa in 2025?

Ans. The final counselling round for the AIQ General category closed at rank 23,562, equal to 531 marks. MCC releases the official closing figures after each counselling round on mcc.nic.in.

Ques. What residence conditions apply to GMC Goa State Quota applicants?

Ans. The 85% State Quota is available only to Goa domicile holders. An applicant may qualify through 10 continuous years of residence in Goa. The alternate condition is a Goa-born parent together with at least 5 years of the applicant's own residence in Goa. The domicile certificate must be issued by a competent Goa authority.

Ques. Are private or NRI admission channels available at GMC Goa?

Ans. There is no management quota because GMC Goa is a government institution. DTE Goa accepts NRI and OCI applications for 2 supernumerary seats, with preference for Goa-origin NRI applicants. Every other seat is allotted through NEET merit and counselling.

Ques. How is the GMC Goa MBBS intake divided between AIQ and State Quota?

Ans. The college has 180 MBBS seats. MCC counselling covers 27 seats, or 15%, under AIQ, while DTE Goa allots 153 seats, or 85%, under the State Quota. The 2 NRI/OCI supernumerary seats are additional to this intake.

Ques. Where should applicants follow the GMC Goa AIQ counselling schedule?

Ans. MCC manages the MBBS AIQ process and publishes registration, choice filling, allotment and reporting schedules on mcc.nic.in. Applicants should use the current official timetable for every counselling step.

Ques. What qualifications must an applicant complete before seeking GMC Goa MD/MS admission?

Ans. The applicant needs an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised institution, completion of the compulsory 1-year rotating internship and a valid NEET PG 2026 score. A Goa domicile certificate is also needed for State Quota admission.

Ques. How does GMC Goa select students for BPT, BOT and its other Allied Health Sciences courses?

Ans. DTE Goa uses NEET UG merit for all 5 Allied Health Sciences programmes. Each course has 22 seats. Applicants must have Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English in Class 12, with at least 45% in PCB.

Ques. What monthly amount is paid to GMC Goa MBBS interns?

Ans. During the compulsory 1-year rotating internship, an MBBS intern receives INR 30,000 per month. Training covers the major departments of the Goa Medical College and Hospital, which has more than 1,000 beds.

Ques. Which records should an allotted MBBS applicant take to GMC Goa?

Ans. The main documents required for MBBS admission are:

  • The original NEET UG 2026 scorecard and copies
  • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates
  • Transfer certificate and migration certificate
  • Goa domicile certificate for State Quota applicants
  • SC, ST, OBC or EWS certificate, where applicable
  • A government-issued photo identity document

Applicants should carry every original document and at least 2 sets of photocopies for verification.