Assam NEET Counselling 2026: Seat Allotment (OUT), Stray Round Registration & Choice Filling

Assam NEET 2026

Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma
Updated on Oct 23, 2026 02:17 IST

By Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

Assam NEET UG Counselling 2026: The Directorate of Medical Education, Assam, released the Assam NEET seat allotment for the stray round on October 22, 2026. Candidates can check the stray vacancy selection list on this page. Selected candidates must report to the allotted college principal's office between October 25 and 26, 2026. Stray Round Assam NEET counselling registration 2026 was active on October 17. The choice filling and locking were done from October 18 to 19. Check the page for Assam NEET UG counselling 2026 updates.

Latest: NEET UG 2026 selection list of candidates after stray vacancy.

Table of contents
  • Assam NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration
  • Assam NEET Counselling Schedule 2026
  • Assam NEET UG Counselling 2026 Schedules
  • Assam NEET Counselling 2026 Process
  • Assam NEET Counselling 2026: Seat Intake
  • Assam NEET Counselling 2026: Reservation
  • FAQs Regarding Assam NEET UG Counselling 2026
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Assam NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration

Assam NEET Stray Round counselling registration was active till October 17 at 11:59 PM. The registration link was active on the website, dme.assam.gov.in. Candidates who have qualified in the NEET UG exam could apply for counselling. The steps involved in Assam NEET UG counselling registration are registration, form filling, uploading a photograph & signature, and counselling fee payment. Candidates must check all details carefully before submission of the Assam NEET UG counselling form. 

  • Apply here for Assam NEET UG Stray Round 2026

Assam NEET Counselling Schedule 2026

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of Assam NEET 2026 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
21 Oct ' 26

Stray Round Seat Allotment

18 Oct ' 26 - 19 Oct ' 26

Stray Round Choice Filling

17 Oct ' 26

Stray Round Registration

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Assam NEET UG Counselling 2026 Schedules

Candidates can check Assam NEET UG counselling dates 2026 here.

Event Dates
Round 1 Counselling registration August 13 to 15, 2026
Round 1 Choice filling August 16 to 18, 2026
Round 1 Processing of seat allotment August 19 to 21, 2026
Round 1 Result August 22, 2026
Round 2 Registration September 6 to 7, 2026
Round 2 Choice Filling September 8 to 9, 2026
Round 2 Processing of Seat Allotment September 10 to 11, 2026
Round 2 Seat Allotment September 11, 2026
Round 2 Reporting  September 17 to 19, 2026
Round 3 Registration September 28, 2026
Round 3 Assam NEET Registration last date October 1, 2026
Round 3 Assam NEET choice filling October 2 to 7, 2026
Assam NEET UG 2026 Round 3 seat allotment October 9, 2026
Round 3 reporting October 13 to 14, 2026
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Assam NEET Counselling 2026 Process

The Assam NEET counselling 2026 process is described below.

List of eligible candidates:

Based on the qualification status of NEET 2026 candidates, DME Guwahati will prepare a list of candidates eligible to participate in the Assam NEET 2026 counselling. This list will be uploaded on the DME website. Only those named in this list are eligible to participate in Assam NEET counselling.

Registration:

Candidates who wish to participate in Assam NEET 2026 counselling must register online on the DME, Assam website. The registration process is conducted online. A candidate must pay a non-refundable fee of INR 1,000 (irrespective of the category) to complete the registration process.

State Merit List:

DME Assam released the merit list for Assam MBBS and BDS admissions online. This merit list is prepared based on the marks/ranks obtained in NEET 2026. The state will also prepare a separate merit list from an overall merit list for each category. Seats reserved for a particular category of candidates were filled based on the respective merit list.

Choice Filling:

Candidates whose names are mentioned in the Assam NEET UG merit list can exercise the choice filling process. Candidates have to provide their preferences for college and course during the choice filling process. They can choose as many colleges and courses as per their choice and preference.

Candidates have to follow the steps given below to fill and submit choices for Assam NEET 2026 counselling. 

  • Visit the official website of Assam NEET Counselling – dme.assam.gov.in
  • Click on the link indicating NEET UG 2026 choice filling 
  • Enter the application number, password, date of birth
  • Click on Log in
  • Click the arrow on the box for the Institution of preference when a dropdown menu appears with the names of participating Institutions. Click on the Institution of your choice.
  • Candidates must fill in at least one preference before locking. Any Form Locked without filling in any preference will be considered as a candidate not participating in the Counselling process.
  • The Online Choice Filling Form will not be accessible anymore once the candidate clicks the `Lock Preferences` button and confirms it. So, candidates are advised to check the Form carefully before clicking the `Lock Preferences` button and confirming it.

Assam NEET Choice Filling Link

Candidates can find the Assam NEET choice filling link below.

  • Assam NEET Round 3 choice filling

Seat Allotment Result:

Based on candidates' seat preferences and the choices entered by them, DME Assam released the Assam NEET counselling 2026 seat allotment result. Participating candidates have to either accept the seats by visiting the institutes for the document verification process. On the other hand, other candidates can choose for seat upgradation and participate in the next round of the counselling process.

Schedule for Assam NEET 2026 Counselling:

DME Assam releases the schedule for the Assam NEET counselling 2026 for each round. The counselling is conducted on different dates for different candidate categories. The seats that will be left vacant after the first round of counselling will be filled in the second and subsequent rounds.

Reporting to the Office of DME:

To attend the counselling of Assam NEET 2026, a candidate will have to report to the office of the Director of Medical Education, Assam, Six Miles, Khanapara, Guwahati-22. They have to carry the documents listed below, both original and a self-attested copy, to the counselling venue.

Documents Required During the Assam NEET Counselling 2026:

  • Registration form for the Assam NEET counselling.
  • NEET 2026 admit card.
  • NEET 2026 scorecard.
  • Class 12 mark sheet.
  • Admit card for Class 12 board examination or equivalent.
  • Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
  • Permanent Residence Certificate.
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable).
  • Disability Certificate (if applicable).
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the process for allotting seats during the Assam NEET counselling process?
A: 

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME) Assam allots the medical seats by two means during the Assam NEET counselling. Both the ways are dependent on the NEET score/percentile of the candidate and the availability of seats. After that, the preference is given according to the choice of colleges the candidate selected during the Assam NEET counselling form filling process.

Q:   What is the procedure and fee to register for Assam NEET UG counselling?
A: 

The Assam NEET UG counselling registration process is conducted in an online mode by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME Assam). Once the registration and application process begins, candidates have to visit the counselling website and follow the steps given below:

  • Visit the official website of Assam NEET Counselling - dme.assam.gov.in
  • Click on the Admission Notice section 
  • Click on the link indicating registration for Assam NEET UG counselling process
  • Fill up the online form with mandatory information
  • Pay the rapplication fee in online mode.

The application fee is INR 500 which has to be paid online, through Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking. 

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Assam NEET Counselling 2026: Seat Intake

Below is the seat matrix of various Medical (MBBS) and Dental (BDS) colleges of Assam candidates can refer to:  

Assam MBBS: Seat Intake

Colleges

No. of Seats

Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh

200

Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College and Hospital, Barpeta

125

Guahati Medical College, Guwahati

200

Jorhat Medical College, Jorhat

125

Silchar Medical College and Hospital, Silchar

125

Tezpur Medical College and Hospital, Tezpur

125

Assam BDS: Seat Intake

College

No. of Seats

Regional Dental College, Guwahati

40

Government Dental College, Dibrugarh

50

Government Dental College, Silchar

60

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many seats for MBBS and BDS will be offered via the Assam NEET counselling?
A: 

DME is responsible for allocating seats in the Assam NEET UG counselling process. The DME tentatively allocated 900 for MBBS and 40 for BDS via the state counselling process across the medical and dental colleges in Assam State.

Q:   What is the category-wise seat reservation criteria for Assam NEET Counselling?
A: 

The category-wise seat reservation criteria are given in the table below. 

CategoryReservation Percentage
Other Backward Classesl More Other Beckward Classes25.53%
Scheduled Castes (SC)7%
Schedule Tribes (ST) - Plain10%
Scheduled Tribes (ST) - Hilly area5%
Q:   Is there a provision for upgradation of seats after the first round of Assam NEET UG counselling?
A: 

Yes, after the declaration of the Assam NEET counselling seat allotment result, candidates will be given the option to upgrade the seat choice. Based on that, the counselling authorities will upgrade the seats based on the choices entered by candidates, in case the desired seat is vacant after the institute reporting process is concluded, additional round of counselling will be conducted. 

Q:   When will DME Assam release the seat matrix for Assam NEET counselling?
A: 

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME) Assam releases the seat matrix for Assam NEET counselling before each round. In the original seat matrix, which is released before Round 1, the total number of seats available for admission will be displayed. In the later rounds, the seat matrix indicates the number of vacant seats for that particular round. The seat matrix helps candidates in the choice-filling process. 

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Assam NEET Counselling 2026: Reservation

Following the government and MCC norms, Assam NEET counselling 2026 seat allocation is based on the reservations as per the guidelines. Below is the breakdown of the seats in percentage based on the category:

Assam MBBS: Reservation and Seat Distribution

Take a look at the category-wise number of seats for each quota.

Quota

Category

Total seat intake

AIQ, Central Pool and northeastern states

15% AIQ

135

To central pool

6

Northeastern states

12

Total

153

State Quota

Unreserved

302

Scheduled Caste (7%)

52

Scheduled Tribe (15%)

112

OBC/MOBC (25.75%)

168

EWS

75

Freedom fighter quota

2

Marty’s quota

2

TGL/Ex-TGL quota

18

Extremist violence

2

Char area quota

4

Moran community

3

Motak community

3

Children of defence personnel

3

Sports quota

1

Total

747

Assam BDS: Reservation and Seat Distribution

The table below brings the category and quota-wise BDS seats through Assam NEET counselling. 

Quota

Category

Total seat intake

AIQ, Central pool and Northeastern states

15% AIQ

8

Northeastern states

18

Total

26

State Quota

Unreserved/General

62

Scheduled Caste (7%)

11

Scheduled Tribe (15%)

23

OBC/MOBC (25.75%)

36

EWS

15

TGL/Ex-TGL quota

3

Total

150
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will the Assam NEET counselling 2026 commence?
A: 

Assam NEET 2026 counselling has started. The counselling process generally starts a few days after the commencement of the counselling for the 15 per cent All India Quota (AIQ) seats. The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam, announces the schedule for the Assam NEET UG counselling for each round separately.

Q:   What are the Special Quota reservation scheme in the Assam NEET Counselling?
A: 

There are five Special Quota or seat reservation categories which are followed in the MBBS and BDS admission for the Assam NEET counselling process. The quotas and the number of seats reserved are given in the table below. 

Special QuotaNumber of Seats Reserved
Ex-servicemen and Serving Defence Personnel hailing from
Assam (ExS/SDP)
3
Sports Quota1
Sons/daughters/brothers/sisters/grandsons/granddaughters of freedom-fighters of the State (FF)2
Sons/daughters/brothers/sisters of Martyrs of Assam Movement 2
Sons/daughters/brothers/sisters of persons killed in extremist violence in Assam2
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FAQs Regarding Assam NEET UG Counselling 2026

Read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Assam NEET counselling here. 

Q:   What is the deadline for reporting to the allotted college and confirming admission after each round of Assam NEET counselling?
A: 

In general, the institute reporting process is conducted for three to four days for each round of Assam NEET counselling. Candidates will have to check the important dates carefully and report to the institutes within the deadline. In certain cases, the last date of reporting to institutes is extended. There may be a possibility that DME Assam will conduct institute reporting separately for courses or candidate categories.

Q:   What is the total duration of Assam NEET UG counselling?
A: 

In general, the total duration of the Assam NEET UG counselling is of three to four months. The total number of counselling rounds is also around three to four. On an average, each round is conducted for a duration of one month. The exact durtion will be updated once the Directorate of Medical Education (DME) Assam announces the round-wise schedule of the Assam NEET counselling 2025. The number of rounds may exceed in case vacant seats are left after the last round of counselling. In that case the overall duration or the tenure of the counselling will also extend. 

Q:   Which courses are offered through Assam NEET Counselling?
A: 

The list of courses offered through Assam NEET counselling are given below:

  • MBBS
  • BDS
  • BAMS
  • BHMS
  • BSMS
  • BUMS
  • BNYS
  • BVSc

The admission to the above mentioned medical and allied courses are subject to the availability of seats and cutoff ranks. 

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The Assam NEET UG Registration commenced on August 13, 2026. The last date to apply for Assam NEET counselling 2026 was August 15, 2026.

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The Assam NEET UG Counselling commenced on August 13, 2026. The link to register for Assam NEET counselling 2026 is dme.assam.gov.in.

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