Assam NEET UG Counselling 2026 The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam has started the NEET UG Counselling 2026 process for admission to MBBS and BDS courses under the Assam State Quota. The Round 1 counselling is for eligible NEET UG 2026 candidates seeking admission to medical and dental colleges in Assam.
As of 13 August 2026, DME Assam has published the NEET UG 2026 merit list, with 36,360 candidates reported eligible for Assam counselling. Registration for Round 1 is scheduled to begin on August 13.
Assam NEET UG Counselling 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Counselling Name | Assam NEET UG Counselling 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam |
| Admission Courses | MBBS & BDS |
| Session | 2026–27 |
| Counselling Round | 1st Round |
| Admission Quota | Assam State Quota |
| Selection Basis | NEET UG 2026 Merit |
| Eligible Candidates | Candidates included in Assam State Merit List |
| Mode | Online Registration & Choice Filling |
| Official Website | dme.assam.gov.in |
Assam NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates
According to the latest information available on August 13, 2026, Assam’s Round 1 state counselling registration is opening on August 13, 2026. Candidates should follow the DME Assam notification for the exact closing date and subsequent choice-filling, allotment and reporting schedule.
Important: Do not confuse Assam State Quota counselling with MCC counselling. MCC handles the 15% All India Quota (AIQ), while Assam conducts counselling for its state-quota seats.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates generally need to satisfy the following requirements:
- Must have qualified NEET UG 2026.
- Must appear in the Assam NEET UG 2026 State Merit List.
- Must fulfil the eligibility conditions prescribed by Assam’s MBBS/BDS admission rules.
- Must satisfy the required educational qualification in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English.
- Candidates must fulfil the applicable Assam domicile/state eligibility requirements for State Quota admission.
- Candidates must complete online registration within the prescribed deadline.
DME Assam has previously conducted State Quota MBBS/BDS counselling on the basis of the Assam state merit list and the applicable Assam admission rules.
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 |
Assam NEET Counselling 2026 – Admission Process
Step 1: Check Merit List
First, candidates should check whether their name appears in the Assam NEET UG 2026 State Merit List.
Step 2: Online Registration
Visit the DME Assam website and complete the Round 1 counselling registration.
Step 3: Pay Counselling Fee
Pay the applicable counselling/registration fee through the prescribed online payment method.
Step 4: Choice Filling
Select preferred MBBS and/or BDS colleges in order of preference.
Step 5: Lock Choices
Review the selected colleges carefully and lock the choices before the deadline.
Step 6: Seat Allotment
DME Assam will prepare the allotment based on factors such as:
- NEET rank/merit
- Category
- State eligibility
- Candidate’s choices
- Availability of seats
Step 7: Download Allotment Result
Candidates receiving a seat should download their provisional allotment/admission instructions.
Step 8: College Reporting
Report to the allotted medical/dental college within the prescribed date with original documents and required fees.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready:
- NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
- NEET UG 2026 Scorecard/Result
- Assam NEET UG 2026 Merit List/Rank details
- Class 10 Marksheet & Certificate
- Class 12 Marksheet & Certificate
- Birth Certificate
- Assam domicile/permanent resident certificate, where applicable
- Category Certificate, if applicable
- EWS Certificate, if applicable
- PwD Certificate, if applicable
- Passport-size photographs
- Valid photo ID proof
- Migration Certificate, if required
- Gap Certificate, if applicable
- Other documents/undertakings prescribed by DME Assam
Assam MBBS/BDS Seat Allocation
Admission through Assam State counselling is primarily for the seats covered under the State Quota in participating government medical and dental colleges. The exact 2026–27 seat matrix should be checked from the latest DME Assam notification before filling choices.
Candidates should not select colleges solely based on previous-year cut-offs because the 2026 seat matrix, NEET ranks and category-wise competition can change.
How to Apply for Assam NEET UG Counselling 2026?
- Visit DME Assam Official Website.
- Open the NEET UG 2026 / Admission Notice section.
- Read the Round 1 counselling notification carefully.
- Check the Assam State Merit List.
- Click the counselling registration link.
- Enter NEET UG 2026 and personal details.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the prescribed counselling fee.
- Fill MBBS/BDS college choices.
- Lock and submit the choices.
- Download and keep a copy of the submitted application.
Important Note
Assam State Counselling and MCC Counselling are separate processes. MCC conducts counselling for the 15% All India Quota, while the state authority handles the applicable State Quota seats.
For the latest Assam Round 1 dates, seat matrix, merit list and admission notice, candidates should rely on the official DME Assam website rather than unofficial social-media updates.
Important Links
| Online Registration Form | 13/08/2026 |
| Online Counselling Notice | Click Here |
| 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 |
FAQs OF Assam NEET UG Counselling 2026
Q1. Who conducts Assam NEET UG Counselling 2026?
The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam conducts the state counselling.
Q2. Which courses are offered?
The counselling covers MBBS and BDS admissions in the applicable Assam State Quota seats.
Q3. When does Round 1 registration start?
The latest update states that Assam Round 1 registration begins on 13 August 2026.
Q4. How many candidates are eligible for Assam NEET counselling 2026?
The latest report states that 36,360 candidates are eligible according to the Assam NEET UG 2026 merit list.
Q5. Is MCC counselling the same as Assam counselling?
No. MCC handles the 15% AIQ counselling, while Assam conducts its State Quota counselling separately.
Q6. Where can I check the official notification?
Candidates should check the DME Assam official website for the latest notification, merit list, schedule and counselling link. DME Assam
Q7. Can I change my college preference after submitting choices?
Changes are possible only according to the choice-editing/locking facility and deadline specified in the official Round 1 notification.
Q8. What happens after Round 1 seat allotment?
Candidates allotted a seat must follow the reporting/admission instructions and complete admission at the allotted institution within the prescribed deadline.
