Assam NEET UG 2026 Provisional Merit List Released, Round 1 Counselling Registration Begins
The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam, has released the provisional state merit list for NEET UG 2026 on its official website at dme.assam.gov.in.
The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam, has released the provisional state merit list for NEET UG 2026 on its official website at dme.assam.gov.in. Along with the merit list, the authority has also started Round 1 online registration for state quota counselling. Eligible candidates can complete their registration until August 15, 2026. The provisional merit list has been prepared based on the NEET UG 2026 scores of candidates domiciled in Assam. It will be used for admission to 85% of state quota MBBS and BDS seats in government medical and dental colleges in Assam. The remaining 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats will be handled through the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
Assam NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Counselling Schedule
The DME has released a fixed timeline for all Round 1 activities. Candidates must complete each step within the given window. Missing a deadline can lead to loss of a Round 1 seat.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration | August 13 to 15, 2026 (till 11:55 PM) |
| Choice filling | August 16 to 18, 2026 (till 6:00 PM) |
| Choice locking | August 18, 2026 (6:00 PM to 11:55 PM) |
| Seat processing | August 19 to 21, 2026 |
| Round 1 result | August 22, 2026 |
Seats on Offer Under Assam State Quota
The state quota pool covers government colleges only. Assam does not have any private medical or dental colleges. The seat break-up under Round 1 is given below.
| Course | Total Seats | Government Colleges |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS | 1,975 | 16 |
| BDS | 176 | 3 |
The college-wise and category-wise seat matrix will be released by DME on the counselling portal before choice filling opens. Candidates must review it before locking their choices.
Assam NEET UG 2026 Counselling Fee
Candidates must pay a non-refundable counselling fee of ₹500 during online registration. The fee is the same for all categories. An additional ₹1,000 admission fee will be charged only if a candidate is allotted a seat in Round 1.
The payment can be made through:
- Net banking
- Debit card
- Credit card
- UPI
Candidates should note that the applicable fee will not be refunded if they withdraw after receiving a seat allotment.
Who Is Eligible for Assam NEET UG 2026 Counselling?
Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements specified by DME Assam. These include:
- The candidate must have qualified NEET UG 2026.
- The candidate must meet the applicable Assam domicile requirements.
- The candidate's parents must have ordinarily resided in Assam for at least 20 years, as specified in the counselling notice.
- A valid Assam Permanent Resident/Domicile Certificate is required.
- The candidate must have studied Classes 6 to 10 in schools located in Assam, as applicable under the eligibility rules.
- The candidate's name must appear on the provisional state merit list.
- Candidates should carefully check the official notification for all applicable eligibility conditions.
Documents Required for Registration
Candidates must upload scanned copies of the required documents during online registration. Missing or invalid documents may result in rejection of the application or cancellation of an allotted seat.
The required documents include:
- NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and passing certificates
- Assam Permanent Resident/Domicile Certificate
- Category certificate for SC, ST, OBC or EWS candidates, wherever applicable
- PwD certificate issued by a competent authority, if applicable
- Government-issued photo ID proof
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Candidate's signature
How to Register for Assam NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Counselling?
Candidates can complete the registration process online through the DME Assam portal.
- Visit the official website at dme.assam.gov.in.
- Click on the Round 1 UG Online Counselling Registration link.
- Enter your NEET UG 2026 roll number and personal details.
- Upload the required scanned documents.
- Pay the ₹500 counselling fee through the online payment gateway.
- Review all the information entered in the application form.
- Submit the form.
- Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.
Candidates are advised to complete the registration process well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Assam NEET UG 2026 Counselling Schedule
Candidates should keep the following dates in mind:
- Round 1 registration deadline: August 15, 2026
- College and course choice filling/locking: August 16 to 18, 2026
- Round 1 seat allotment result: August 22, 2026
- Reporting: As per the schedule mentioned in the allotment letter
Action Plan for Candidates
- Check your name and rank in the provisional merit list on the DME Assam portal.
- Keep all required certificates and documents ready in scanned format.
- Complete Round 1 registration on dme.assam.gov.in by August 15.
- Pay the ₹500 counselling fee through net banking, card or UPI.
- Fill and lock your preferred colleges and courses between August 16 and 18.
- Check the Round 1 seat allotment result on August 22.
- If allotted a seat, follow the reporting instructions and deadlines mentioned in the allotment letter.
