Assam NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Round: Choice Filling Closes at 10 PM on November 5

Published 5 Nov 20263 min read

Registered and eligible candidates participating in Assam NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Round must submit their college and course choices by 10:00 PM on November 5, 2026. Choice locking is scheduled separately from 7:00 PM to 11:59 PM on the same day. Seat allotment processing will be conducted on November 6, and the result will be declared on November 7, 2026. Candidates allotted seats must complete reporting and joining by November 16, 2026.
The counselling is being conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam, for MBBS and BDS seats under Assam State Quota in government medical and dental colleges. Choices must be submitted through the candidate login portal at dme.assam.gov.in .
Assam NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Round: Key Dates
| Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Choice Filling Deadline | November 5, 2026, 10:00 PM |
| Choice Locking Window | November 5, 2026, 7:00 PM to 11:59 PM |
| Seat Allotment Processing | November 6, 2026 |
| Seat Allotment Result | November 7, 2026 |
| Reporting / Institute Joining | November 16, 2026 |
Source: DME Assam counselling schedule as reported by Shiksha
How to Submit Choices and Lock Preferences
Candidates must complete two distinct steps before the deadline:
Step 1: Choice Filling (by 10:00 PM)
Log in to the candidate portal at dme.assam.gov.in. Select your preferred colleges and courses in order of priority. Candidates should review their selections carefully before proceeding to locking.
Step 2: Choice Locking (7:00 PM to 11:59 PM)
After filling choices, candidates must lock their preferences within the specified window. Locked choices are considered final for seat allotment. Candidates should verify that their selected colleges and courses are correctly reflected before locking.
Important distinction: Choice filling closes at 10:00 PM, while the locking window continues until 11:59 PM. Candidates should not assume that filling choices automatically locks them. Both steps are required .
What Happens After Choice Locking
Seat allotment processing will be conducted on November 6, 2026. The allotment result will be published on November 7, 2026 on the DME Assam portal.
Candidates who receive a seat must follow the admission instructions issued with their allotment. The reporting and joining window is scheduled for November 16, 2026. Failure to report within the specified timeline may result in cancellation of the allotted seat.
Candidates should keep the following documents ready for reporting:
- NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard
- Allotment letter (after result declaration)
- Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets and certificates
- Assam domicile certificate
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Photo identity proof
- Recent passport-size photographs
What Candidates Should Do Now
If you have not filled choices: Complete the selection process immediately and ensure locking is done before 11:59 PM.
If you have filled but not locked: Log in during the 7:00 PM–11:59 PM window to lock your preferences.
If you have completed both steps: Monitor dme.assam.gov.in on November 7 for the result.
If allotted a seat: Prepare documents for reporting on November 16.





