The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam has announced the 1st Round of Online Counselling for admission into 1st Year MBBS/BDS courses in the Government Medical and Dental Colleges of Assam for the academic session 2026.
Candidates who have qualified in NEET-UG 2026 conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and fulfil the eligibility conditions under the Medical Colleges and Dental Colleges of Assam (Regulation of Admission into 1st Year MBBS/BDS Courses) Rules, 2017, as amended up to 2026, can participate in the counselling process for State Quota seats.
The online registration will be available from 13 August 2026 to 15 August 2026 up to 11:55 PM through the official DME Assam website.
Assam NEET UG Counselling 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Counselling Authority | Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam |
| Admission | 1st Year MBBS/BDS |
| Academic Session | 2026 |
| Colleges | Government Medical & Dental Colleges of Assam |
| Admission Quota | State Quota Seats |
| Eligibility | NEET-UG 2026 Qualified Candidates |
| Counselling Mode | Online |
| Official Website | dme.assam.gov.in |
Assam NEET UG 2026 Counselling Schedule
| Sl. No. | Counselling Activity | Date & Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Online Registration for 1st Round | 13/08/2026 to 15/08/2026 up to 11:55 PM |
| 2 | Online Filling of Choices | 16/08/2026 to 18/08/2026 up to 10:00 PM |
| 3 | Online Locking of Choices | 18/08/2026, 5:00 PM to 11:55 PM |
| 4 | Processing of Seat Allotment | 19/08/2026 to 21/08/2026 |
| 5 | Result | 22/08/2026 |
Who Can Participate?
Candidates who have qualified NEET-UG 2026 and are eligible under the Assam MBBS/BDS admission rules can participate in the 1st round of online counselling for State Quota seats.
The counselling is applicable to eligible candidates belonging to:
- General category
- PwD category
- SC
- ST
- OBC/MOBC (NCL)
- Moran
- Motak
- Tai Ahom
- Chutia
- Koch Rajbongshi
- TGL/Ex-TGL
- Freedom Fighters
- Martyr of Assam Movement
- Victims/wards related to extremist violence as specified
- Ex-Servicemen
- Serving Defence Personnel
- Sports
- Orphan
- Other eligible special categories as prescribed by the admission rules
Important Rule for OBC/MOBC Candidates
Candidates belonging to the OBC/MOBC creamy layer must apply under the General category.
Eligible candidates from all applicable categories must participate in the online counselling process by completing registration and filling their choices.
No Offline Counselling
The Directorate of Medical Education, Assam has clarified that no separate offline counselling will be conducted for these State Quota seats.
Therefore, eligible candidates must complete the online registration and choice-filling process within the prescribed dates.
Choice Filling
After successful registration, candidates will be able to fill their preferred choices of MBBS and BDS courses/colleges during the following period:
16 August 2026 to 18 August 2026 up to 10:00 PM
Candidates should carefully arrange their choices according to their preferred college, course and other applicable considerations.
Choice Locking
Online choice locking will be available on:
18 August 2026 from 5:00 PM to 11:55 PM
Candidates are advised to lock their choices within the prescribed time.
If a candidate does not lock the choices manually, the choices will be automatically locked after the prescribed deadline, as stated in the notice.
Seat Allotment
The processing of seat allotment for the 1st round will be carried out from:
19 August 2026 to 21 August 2026
After processing the counselling data, the list of provisionally selected candidates, along with the modalities for admission, will be published on the official website.
Assam NEET UG Counselling 2026 Result
The provisional result of the 1st round of counselling is scheduled to be displayed on:
22 August 2026
Candidates should check the official DME Assam website for the provisional selection list and further admission instructions.
Documents for Assam MBBS/BDS Counselling
Candidates are advised to keep all required documents and Annexures ready according to the MBBS/BDS Admission Rules, 2017, as amended in 2026.
The exact documents and annexures required for admission should be checked from the applicable admission rules and official DME Assam instructions.
How to Participate in Assam NEET UG Counselling 2026
Eligible candidates can participate in the counselling by following these steps:
- Visit the official DME Assam website.
- Open the link for NEET-UG 2026 1st Round Counselling.
- Complete the online registration between 13 August and 15 August 2026.
- Provide the required personal, NEET and category details.
- Complete the registration process and verify the information entered.
- Fill in the preferred MBBS/BDS college choices between 16 August and 18 August 2026.
- Lock the choices on 18 August 2026 between 5:00 PM and 11:55 PM.
- Wait for the seat allotment process.
- Check the provisional selection result on 22 August 2026.
- Follow the admission modalities and instructions published by DME Assam for provisionally selected candidates.
Important Instructions
- Only candidates who have qualified NEET-UG 2026 and meet the applicable Assam admission eligibility requirements should participate.
- All eligible candidates must register online for the counselling process.
- Candidates from General, PwD, Reserved and specified Special Categories must participate through the online counselling system.
- No separate offline counselling will be conducted.
- OBC/MOBC candidates belonging to the creamy layer must apply under the General category.
- Candidates should keep all required Annexures and supporting documents ready.
- Candidates must carefully check and lock their choices within the prescribed schedule.
- Candidates should regularly visit the official DME Assam website for updates and further admission instructions.
Important Links
| Online Registration Form | 13/08/2026 |
| Online Counselling Notice | Download |
| Document Verification Notice | Click Here |
| NEET Merit List 2026 (Provisional) | Click Here |
| Self Certification Form | Click Here |
| Schooling proforma/ Others | Click Here |
| Special Quota Form | Click Here |
| Category Change/ Name Inclusion Form | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Assam NEET UG Counselling 2026 – FAQs
Q1. Who can participate in Assam NEET UG 2026 counselling?
Candidates who have qualified NEET-UG 2026 and satisfy the eligibility requirements under the Assam MBBS/BDS admission rules can participate.
Q2. What courses are covered under the counselling?
The counselling is for admission into 1st Year MBBS and BDS courses in Government Medical and Dental Colleges of Assam.
Q3. When will online registration start?
Online registration will start on 13 August 2026.
Q4. What is the last date for online registration?
The last date is 15 August 2026 up to 11:55 PM.
Q5. When will choice filling be conducted?
Choice filling will be available from 16 August to 18 August 2026 up to 10:00 PM.
Q6. When can candidates lock their choices?
Choice locking will be available on 18 August 2026 from 5:00 PM to 11:55 PM.
Q7. When will the 1st round result be declared?
The provisional list of selected candidates is scheduled to be displayed on 22 August 2026.
Q8. Will offline counselling be conducted?
No. The notice clearly states that no separate offline counselling will be held for these State Quota seats.
Q9. What should OBC/MOBC creamy-layer candidates do?
Candidates belonging to the OBC/MOBC creamy layer must apply under the General category.
Q10. Where can candidates get further updates?
Candidates should regularly visit the official DME Assam website at dme.assam.gov.in.
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