DEEET 2026 Counselling Choice Filling Begins at deeet.tripura.gov.in; Check How to Lock Preferences

The Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Government of Tripura has opened the Diploma in Engineering Entrance Examination of Tripura (DEEET) 2026 online choice filling window at the official portal deeet.tripura.gov.in. The facility is meant for candidates who feature in the DEEET 2026 provisional merit list.

As per the official notice issued by the DHE on June 16, 2026, eligible candidates must log in to the counselling portal and submit their preferences for colleges and branches. The DHE has also released a separate guidelines document detailing the step-by-step online choice filling process.

Choice filling is a mandatory stage in the DEEET 2026 counselling. Seat allotment will be done based on merit rank, category, and the order of choices locked by each candidate. Candidates who fail to lock their preferences within the window will not be considered for allotment.

DEEET 2026 Choice Filling Key Details

The DHE has notified the choice filling window through two documents on its official website. Candidates must read both before logging in.

The exact start and end dates of the choice filling window are listed in the official notice. Candidates must check the PDF on the DHE portal for the deadline.

Who Is Eligible for DEEET 2026 Choice Filling?

Only candidates whose names appear in the DEEET 2026 provisional merit list can fill choices. The merit list is prepared on the basis of DEEET 2026 scores and category-wise reservation rules of the Tripura government.

Candidates must have valid login credentials issued at the time of DEEET registration. They should also keep their roll number, application number, and rank card ready before logging in.

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How to Fill Choices on the DEEET 2026 Counselling Portal?

The DHE has issued a dedicated guidelines document for the online choice filling process. The steps below summarise the standard flow.

• Visit the official portal at deeet.tripura.gov.in.
• Log in using the registered application number and password.
• Open the choice filling tab on the candidate dashboard.
• Select preferred polytechnic colleges and branches from the displayed list.
• Arrange the selected choices in order of preference.
• Review the entered choices on the preview screen.
• Lock the choices before the notified deadline.
• Download and save the locked choice sheet for future reference.
• Choices once locked cannot be edited. Candidates are advised to plan their preference order carefully before locking.

Why Choice Filling Matters in DEEET 2026 Counselling

Seat allotment in DEEET counselling is driven by merit rank and the order of locked choices. A candidate is allotted the highest available preference for which their rank qualifies.

This means a poorly ordered choice list can push a candidate to a less preferred branch or college, even when a better seat was open. The order of choices is as important as the choices themselves.

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Action Plan for Candidates

1. Download the official Choice Filling Notice and Guidelines PDF from highereducation.tripura.gov.in.
2. Note the start date, end date, and locking deadline of the window.
3. Make a personal preference list of colleges and branches on paper first.
4. Log in to deeet.tripura.gov.in with the application number and password.
5. Enter the choices in the planned order on the portal.
6. Verify the choices on the preview screen and lock them before the deadline.
7. Save and print the locked choice sheet for records.

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