Assam NEET PG Counselling 2026: Round 1 Schedule, Dates & Result

Assam NEET PG Counselling 2026 is the admission process for eligible candidates seeking postgraduate medical seats under Assam State Quota. Round 1 registration is open from October 21 to October 25, 2026, followed by choice filling, seat allotment and college reporting.

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam, conducts counselling for 50% of PG seats in government medical colleges across the state and B.B.C.I., Guwahati. Candidates must meet the NEET PG eligibility requirements and appear on the Assam State provisional merit list to participate.

This guide covers the Assam NEET PG Counselling 2026 dates, registration process, eligibility, merit list, choice filling, seat allotment result and reporting schedule, with links to official DME Assam notices.

Assam NEET PG Counselling Dates 2026

DME Assam has released the Round 1 counselling schedule for the 2026 admission session. Candidates should complete each stage within its specified deadline and check the official DME Assam admission-notice page for revised dates or additional instructions.

Important deadline note: The official schedule contains inconsistent registration closing times: 11:55 PM in the notice text and 11:59 PM in the schedule table. To avoid missing the deadline, candidates should complete registration by 11:55 PM on October 25, 2026, and check the official DME Assam admission notices for any clarification or revised instructions.

Candidates should also distinguish between the two allotment announcements. The November 1 provisional allotment list is for viewing, while the college-wise and subject-wise selected-candidates list/result is scheduled for November 2. Selected candidates must complete the admission formalities during the November 9–10 reporting window, subject to the official instructions.

What Is Assam NEET PG State Quota Counselling?

Assam NEET PG state quota counselling is the admission process for eligible candidates seeking postgraduate medical seats under Assam’s State Quota.

DME Assam conducts this process for 50% of PG seats in government medical colleges of Assam and B.B.C.I., Guwahati. The admissions follow the Medical Colleges of Assam (Regulation of Admission into Post Graduate Degree and Diploma Courses) Rules, 2021, including applicable amendments.

The remaining 50% All India Quota seats are handled separately through the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).

Candidates should identify the counselling route that applies to them before registering. State Quota eligibility, merit-list inclusion and seat availability determine participation in Assam’s process.

Assam NEET PG Counselling Eligibility 2026

Candidates must meet both the applicable NEET PG requirements and Assam’s State Quota admission rules. Qualifying NEET PG alone does not automatically guarantee eligibility for Assam state counselling.

The main requirements include:

1. NEET PG qualification: Candidates must have appeared in NEET PG 2026 and secured the qualifying cutoff or higher score prescribed for the session.
2. State merit-list inclusion: The candidate’s name and NEET PG 2026 roll number must appear on the Assam State provisional merit list published by DME Assam.
3. Recognised MBBS qualification: Candidates must hold the required MBBS qualification and satisfy the applicable admission rules.
4. Medical registration: Candidates must meet the applicable permanent medical registration requirements.
5. State Quota eligibility: Candidates must meet Assam’s applicable permanent-residence and MBBS-study conditions or qualify under a recognised exception.
6. Additional category requirements: Applicants claiming reservation, NEC eligibility or other special provisions must provide the relevant certificates.

Assam’s admission rules contain specific provisions and exceptions, including provisions for eligible candidates who completed MBBS in Assam through the 15% All India Quota and eligible family members of All India Services officers belonging to the Assam cadre. NEC candidates follow a separate certificate-based route.

These exceptions have specific conditions; candidates should not assume that studying in Assam or holding a particular certificate automatically establishes eligibility. Read the applicable rules and the 2026 DME notification before proceeding.

Rural service and incentive marks

Assam’s PG admission rules also contain provisions related to service in notified remote and difficult areas. Eligible candidates may receive additional marks under the applicable rules, subject to the prescribed service conditions, certification and deadlines.

Candidates claiming incentive marks should check whether their service qualifies and whether the relevant certificate has been accepted. The revised State Merit List should be used for the current counselling process rather than relying only on the original NEET PG score.

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Assam NEET PG Registration 2026

The Round 1 online registration process opened on October 21, 2026, and is scheduled to close on October 25. Candidates should use the official DME Assam website and follow the instructions displayed on the counselling portal.

How to Register for Assam NEET PG Counselling 2026

Follow these steps to complete registration:

1: Visit the official DME Assam website.

2: Open the NEET PG 2026 Round 1 State Quota counselling notice and access the prescribed registration link.

3: Enter the required NEET PG, personal and application details.

4: Fill in the academic, category, residence and other requested information accurately.

5: Upload documents in the format and size specified by the portal.

6: Complete any applicable fee or payment requirements displayed during registration.

7: Review the details carefully and submit the application before the deadline.

8: Save the application confirmation, registration details and payment receipt, if applicable.

Candidates should not wait until the final evening to submit the form. Technical issues, payment delays or incorrect details can create problems near the closing time. Keep a copy of the submitted application and check the portal for any further instructions before choice filling.

Documents Required for Assam NEET PG Counselling

Candidates should prepare their documents before registering and retain the originals for verification and admission. The final checklist depends on the current DME notice and the candidate’s eligibility category.

Commonly required documents may include:

• NEET PG 2026 admit card and scorecard
• MBBS degree or provisional degree certificate
• MBBS marksheets
• Internship completion certificate
• Permanent medical registration certificate
• Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC), where applicable
• SC, ST, OBC/MOBC (NCL) or EWS certificate, where applicable
• Relevant service or rural-service certificate, where applicable
• NEC certificate, for candidates claiming the applicable NEC provision
• Valid photo identification
• Other documents specified in the official counselling or admission notice

This is a general preparation checklist. The exact requirements may differ by candidate category and admission route. Follow the official 2026 instructions, including any requirements for original documents, affidavits or prescribed formats.

Assam NEET PG Merit List 2026

DME Assam has published the provisional State Quota merit list for NEET PG 2026, including a list updated after the inclusion of incentive marks. Candidates should also check subsequent inclusion or correction notices to verify their details before proceeding with counselling.

Candidates can check the official merit-list documents and subsequent updates here:

• Assam NEET PG 2026 Provisional State Quota Merit List (After Inclusion of Incentive Marks)
• DME Assam Official Admission Notices

How to Check the Assam NEET PG Merit List

1. Open the relevant merit-list PDF from the official DME Assam website.
2. Search for your NEET PG roll number or name.
3. Check the displayed State rank, NEET PG score, category and other details carefully.
4. Where applicable, check the revised score after incentive marks and the recorded permanent state or MBBS completion state.
5. Follow the instructions in the current counselling notice before proceeding to registration and choice filling.

If your details appear incorrect or your name is missing, check for a subsequent correction or inclusion notice. The earlier deadline for submitting a request for inclusion in the provisional list was October 16, 2026, so candidates should not assume that the earlier application window remains open.

Assam NEET PG Choice Filling 2026

After registration, eligible candidates can submit their preferred colleges and specialities through online choice filling from October 26 to October 28, 2026, until 5:00 PM. The choice-locking window is scheduled for October 28, from 4:00 PM to 11:55 PM.

Choice filling is a key stage because your preferences are considered along with your merit position, eligible category and available seats during allotment.

How to Fill Choices Strategically

Before submitting your preferences:

• Review the applicable seat matrix: Confirm the colleges, courses, quotas and vacancies available for the relevant round.
• Prioritise suitable branches: Consider your interests, long-term career plans, workload and training goals.
• Compare colleges carefully: Review available facilities, location, clinical exposure and other relevant factors.
• Arrange choices honestly: Place courses you genuinely prefer higher rather than selecting a college only because a previous year’s cutoff appeared achievable.
• Check category eligibility: Do not select a seat under a category or quota unless you meet its conditions.
• Review before locking: Make sure your final list reflects your actual preferences and is submitted within the prescribed window.

Choice filling closes at 5:00 PM on October 28. The choice-locking window is separate and runs until 11:55 PM that day. Candidates should confirm that their choices have been saved or locked as required by the portal. Check the official instructions for the consequences of not locking choices within the given window.

Read our guide to NEET PG Choice Locking 2026: Process, Rules, Deadline & What Happens After Locking to understand the locking process, important rules and what happens after submission.

Assam NEET PG Seat Allotment 2026 and Result

DME Assam is scheduled to process Round 1 seat allotment from October 29 to October 31. The allotment process considers the candidate’s State Merit position, submitted choices, applicable reservation rules and seat availability.

The important publication stages are:

• November 1, 2026 — Provisional allotment list: This list is scheduled to be published for viewing. Candidates should review their details and follow the authority’s instructions.
• November 2, 2026 — Result and selected-candidates list: DME Assam is scheduled to publish the college-wise and subject-wise list of provisionally selected candidates, along with admission instructions.
• November 9–10, 2026 — Reporting and joining: Selected candidates must complete the prescribed admission formalities at their allotted institutions within the notified period.

The provisional allotment list and the selected-candidates result are separate stages. Candidates should not treat the November 1 list as a substitute for checking the November 2 announcement and the instructions issued with it.

After selection, candidates should read the admission notice, prepare their original documents and confirm the reporting location, timing, fees and any prescribed bond agreement. Failure to report or complete required formalities within the notified period may affect the allotment, as provided in the applicable rules and admission instructions.

Candidates already admitted through AIQ should also check whether resignation or surrender documentation is required before joining a State Quota seat. They should follow the rules of the relevant counselling authorities rather than assume that an existing admission can be changed automatically.

Assam NEET PG Seat Matrix 2026

The Assam NEET PG Seat Matrix 2026 helps eligible candidates compare available MD, MS and other applicable postgraduate medical seats across participating colleges before filling their choices for Round 1 counselling.

Candidates should check the latest official seat matrix applicable to Assam State Quota NEET PG 2026 counselling through the DME Assam Admission Notices page. Make sure the document specifically applies to the current PG counselling session and round before relying on its seat counts.

Before filling choices, candidates should verify:

• College and speciality: Confirm the participating medical college and available postgraduate course.
• Seat availability: Check the number of seats listed for the relevant counselling round.
• Quota and category: Review the applicable State Quota, reservation category and any special or in-service provisions.
• Latest updates: Check for revised seat matrices, additional notices or changes issued by DME Assam.

Seat availability may change through official revisions and counselling decisions. Candidates should use the latest applicable official PG seat matrix rather than relying on previous-year seat totals or figures from third-party websites.

Assam NEET PG Reservation 2026

DME Assam’s reservation notice dated August 28, 2025, records the following reservation percentages for the 50% Assam State Quota PG seats under the applicable rules amended through 2024.

Candidates can review the official DME Assam reservation notice.

These percentages are based on the published notice. Candidates should check the 2026 counselling instructions for any later amendment, applicable eligibility conditions and the documents required to claim reservation.

Assam NEET PG Cutoff 2026

Candidates should distinguish between the NEET PG qualifying cutoff and the closing rank for a college or speciality.

The qualifying cutoff determines whether a candidate meets the minimum NEET PG requirement for the session. The closing rank refers to the rank of the last candidate allotted a specific seat under a particular counselling round, category and quota.

The Round 1 closing ranks will depend on factors such as:

• Candidate merit position
• College and speciality preferences
• Available seats
• Reservation category and quota
• Choice order
• Seat movement during counselling

Candidates should not treat a previous year’s closing rank as a guarantee of admission in 2026. Once DME Assam releases allotment information, candidates can use the relevant official lists to understand actual round-wise outcomes.

Assam NEET PG Service Bond: What Candidates Should Know

Before locking choices, candidates should review Assam’s postgraduate admission rules and the service-bond conditions that apply to their admission category.

The applicable rules include service obligations after completion of postgraduate study and provisions for prescribed compensation in circumstances covered by the rules. Conditions can differ for candidates in regular Assam government service, State Health Service Quota candidates and other eligible categories.

Selected candidates should read the bond agreement and admission instructions issued by DME Assam and their allotted institution. Confirm the applicable service period, exceptions, compensation amount and document requirements from the current official rules instead of relying only on older summaries.

Assam NEET PG Admission Process 2026

The Round 1 admission process can be summarised as follows:

NEET PG qualification → Assam State merit-list verification → Online registration → Choice filling → Choice locking → Seat allotment processing → Result and selection-list check → Document verification → College reporting and admission

Candidates should keep checking the official DME Assam website throughout the process. A notice or corrigendum may change a deadline, reporting instruction or other admission condition.

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FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to register for Assam NEET PG Counselling 2026?
Round 1 registration is scheduled to close on October 25, 2026. Because the official notice contains inconsistent closing times, candidates should complete registration by 11:55 PM and check DME Assam’s latest instructions.

Q2. When does Assam NEET PG Round 1 choice filling begin?
Choice filling begins on October 26, 2026, and is scheduled to remain open until October 28 at 5:00 PM. Choice locking is scheduled for October 28, from 4:00 PM to 11:55 PM.

Q3. When will the Assam NEET PG Round 1 result be released?
The Round 1 result and college-wise and subject-wise selected-candidates list are scheduled for publication on November 2, 2026. Candidates should check the official DME Assam admission notices for the result and admission instructions.

Q4. When will the Assam NEET PG provisional allotment list be available?
The provisional allotment list is scheduled for November 1, 2026, for viewing. It is separate from the result and selected-candidates list scheduled for November 2.

Q5. When do selected candidates have to report to their colleges?
Selected candidates are scheduled to report and join their allotted institutions on November 9–10, 2026. They should follow the admission instructions for reporting times, original documents, fees and other required formalities.

Conclusion

Assam NEET PG Counselling 2026 Round 1 registration closes on October 25, followed by choice filling from October 26–28. The provisional allotment list is scheduled for November 1, the result for November 2, and college reporting for November 9–10.

Verify your merit-list eligibility and check DME Assam notices for updates. For help planning your college and branch preferences, connect with Career Plan B for personalized counselling and admission guidance.