Assam NEET PG Counselling Round 1: Final Choice Deadline Today

Attention NEET PG aspirants in Assam The critical Round 1 counselling phase is concluding today, November 11, 2025. The deadline for online choice filling is 5 PM, and the mandatory choice locking window is from 4 PM to 11:55 PM. This is the last chance to finalize your preferences for MD/MS seats in Assam’s Government Medical Colleges under the State Quota. Manual locking is strongly recommended over the auto-lock feature to ensure your chosen list is secured for the seat allotment process. Don't risk your preferred specialty—lock your choices immediately

The journey toward securing a coveted postgraduate medical seat in Assam has reached its most critical juncture. The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam, has issued the final alert for the NEET PG 2025 Round 1 Counselling, with the entire process—including choice filling and the mandatory choice locking—concluding today, November 11, 2025. This window determines the future allocation of MD/MS seats under the 50% State Quota across Government Medical Colleges and B.B.C.I., Guwahati.

​All candidates who have successfully registered and whose names appear on the State Provisional Merit List must prioritize completing their choice submission immediately. The system is programmed for strict deadlines, and any failure to adhere to the schedule could lead to candidates missing out on their preferred college or specialization. The seat allotment results are now eagerly awaited, scheduled for release on November 15, 2025, after the choice processing concludes. Medical aspirants are advised to act without delay and finalize their preferences on the official DME Assam counselling portal.

​ Critical Deadlines for November 11, 2025

​Understanding and adhering to the precise time limits is paramount, as the Round 1 allotment process hinges entirely on the choices submitted and locked by candidates today. There is a two-step process to secure your list of preferences.

• ​Choice Filling Deadline: 
  • ​Time Limit: 5:00 PM (5 PM) today, November 11, 2025.
  • ​Action Required: Candidates must complete the ranking of their desired MD/MS specializations and colleges (e.g., Gauhati Medical College - MD General Medicine, Assam Medical College - MS General Surgery, etc.) and save their preferences before this time. The system will not allow any further additions or changes to the preference list after 5 PM.
• ​Mandatory Choice Locking Window:
  • ​Time Slot: 4:00 PM to 11:55 PM today, November 11, 2025.
  • ​Action Required: This is the final and most crucial step. Aspirants must manually log in during this specific time window and click the "Lock Choices" button. This action generates a printable confirmation sheet of the final choices.
  • ​Auto-Lock Feature: The official notification confirms that if a candidate fails to manually lock their choices by the 11:55 PM deadline, the system will automatically lock the last saved choices. However, DME Assam strongly advises manual locking to eliminate any risk of system error or discrepancy between the intended final list and the last saved list.

​Important Note: Manual choice locking provides an essential layer of confirmation, ensuring that the exact list you intend for the seat allotment is secured in the system. Do not rely solely on the auto-lock feature.

​ Strategic Choice Filling and Priority Setting

​The process of filling choices is not merely an act of listing but a strategic exercise that can significantly influence the final seat allotment. Aspirants must combine their NEET PG rank with a thorough understanding of last year’s cut-offs and personal career goals.

• ​Principles of Effective Choice Filling:
  • ​Prioritize Specialization over College: Generally, medical aspirants should rank the specializations (e.g., Radiology, Dermatology, General Medicine) they truly wish to pursue at the top, followed by the college location/reputation. Your career is defined by your specialization, not just the campus.
  • ​Order by Preference, Not Rank: Choices must be listed in strict order of personal preference (Choice 1 being the most preferred, Choice 2 the second most preferred, and so on). The allotment process will attempt to assign the highest possible choice on your list based on your merit rank and seat availability.
  • ​Fill Maximum Choices: Candidates are strongly advised to fill in the maximum possible number of choices, including "dream" seats (high cut-off), "realistic" seats (seats near last year's cut-off for your rank), and "safety" seats (seats with lower cut-offs). Filling more options maximizes the chance of getting any seat in Round 1.
  • ​Research Bond and Service Rules: Before locking, candidates must re-verify the compulsory service bond and fee structure associated with each college to ensure they are fully prepared for the commitment if the seat is allotted.

​ What Happens Next Post-Locking Schedule

​Once the choice locking is completed at 11:55 PM tonight, the counselling process moves into the backend phase of seat allocation, followed by the release of the final results and the commencement of the physical reporting stage.

• ​Processing of Seat Allotment:
  • ​Dates: November 12 to November 14, 2025.
  • ​Activity: The DME Assam's automated system will process the seat allotment based on the candidates’ locked choices, NEET PG 2025 State Merit Rank, State Reservation Policy, and the availability of seats (Seat Matrix).
• ​Round 1 Seat Allotment Result Declaration:
  • ​Date: November 15, 2025
  • ​Action Required: Candidates must check the official DME Assam website (dme.assam.gov.in) to view their provisional allotment letter.
• ​Reporting/Joining the Allotted Institute:
  • ​Dates: November 19 to November 20, 2025 (Tentative - Candidates must verify the exact dates on the official result notice).
  • ​Action Required: Candidates allotted a seat must download the Provisional Allotment Letter and physically report to the designated college with all original documents for verification, fee payment, and final admission within the specified window. Failure to report will lead to the forfeiture of the seat.

​In Conclusion

​Today, November 11, 2025, is the definitive end of the Assam NEET PG 2025 Round 1 choice filling and locking process. Medical graduates are urged to finalize their choices before 5 PM and perform the crucial manual locking between 4 PM and 11:55 PM. A meticulous and strategically locked list of preferences is the key to converting your hard-earned NEET PG score into a residency seat in your desired specialty. Ensure you secure this step for a positive seat allotment result on November 15, 2025.

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