The Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC), Gujarat, is scheduled to conclude the choice-filling process for Round 1 of Gujarat NEET UG Counselling 2026 today, August 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Medical aspirants seeking admission into MBBS, BDS, BAMS, and BHMS programs across government, grant-in-aid, and self-financed medical and dental colleges in the state must finalise and lock their preferences before the deadline.
Candidates who have successfully registered and verified their documents can participate in this choice-filling round by logging into the official portal at medadmgujarat.org. Following the closure of the choice-filling window, the committee will process the data to release the Round 1 seat allotment results.
Key Highlights
- Deadline Alert: The portal for choice filling and locking closes sharply at 4:00 PM today.
- Courses Covered: Medical (MBBS), Dental (BDS), Ayurvedic (BAMS), and Homoeopathy (BHMS).
- Quota: 85% State Quota seats, Management Quota seats, and NRI Quota seats in Gujarat state institutes.
- Official Authority: ACPUGMEC, Government of Gujarat.
- Next Phase: Publication of Round 1 Seat Allotment Result and reporting to designated Help Centres.
Detailed Overview of the Choice Filling Process
The choice-filling mechanism is a critical step in the NEET UG admission process. Candidates are required to arrange their preferred colleges and courses in descending order of priority (Choice 1 being the most preferred). ACPUGMEC has advised students to fill in as many choices as possible to maximise their chances of securing a seat in Round 1.
During the active window, candidates have the flexibility to add, delete, swap, and rearrange their choices. However, once the clock strikes 4:00 PM today, the portal will freeze. If a candidate fails to manually lock their choices, the system will automatically lock the last saved preferences. No further modifications will be entertained under any circumstances after the deadline.
Gujarat NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 Schedule
Below is the official timeline for the first round of Gujarat State Quota Medical Counselling:
| Counselling Event | Important Dates & Time |
|---|---|
| Start of Round 1 Choice Filling | August 22, 2026 |
| End of Round 1 Choice Filling & Locking | August 27, 2026 (Up to 4:00 PM) |
| Display of Filled Choices | August 27, 2026 (Midnight) |
| Declaration of Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | August 29, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Payment of Tuition Fees (Online/Designated Bank) | August 30 to September 3, 2026 |
| Reporting to Help Centres with Original Documents | August 31 to September 4, 2026 |
Note: The dates for seat allotment and reporting are subject to official confirmation by ACPUGMEC post-choice filling.
How to Fill and Lock Choices for Gujarat NEET UG 2026?
Candidates who are yet to complete the process can follow these step-by-step instructions to ensure their choices are submitted before the 4:00 PM deadline:
- Visit the Official Website: Go to the official ACPUGMEC portal at medadmgujarat.org.
- Select the Course Stream: Click on the “Medical, Dental, Ayurvedic & Homoeopathy” tab on the homepage.
- Candidate Login: Click on “Log-in for Undergraduate Admission” and enter your User ID, Password, 14-digit PIN, and the displayed Captcha code.
- Access Choice Filling: Navigate to the “Choice Details” section and click on “Available Choices” to view the institute and seat matrix.
- Add and Arrange Choices: Select the colleges and courses you wish to apply for. Arrange them carefully in your preferred order of priority.
- Save and Lock: Once satisfied with the sequence, click on “Save and Exit”. Finally, click on the “Lock Choices” button before 4:00 PM.
- Print Confirmation: Download and print a copy of your locked choices for future reference during the document verification and admission process.
What Happens After the Choice Filling Ends?
Once the choice-filling window closes at 4:00 PM, ACPUGMEC will run the seat allotment algorithm based on the candidates’ NEET UG 2026 state merit rank, category reservations, seat availability, and the locked choices.
- Seat Allotment Result: The Round 1 Provisional Seat Allotment Result is expected to be published on the official website shortly after.
- Post-Allotment Actions: Candidates who are allotted a seat must download their allotment letter. To secure the admission, they will be required to pay the first-term tuition fee (either online or at designated bank branches) and physically report to their selected Help Centre for document verification within the stipulated timeframe.
Important Official Links
- ACPUGMEC Official Website: medadmgujarat.org
- Direct Candidate Login Portal: Click Here to Login
- Gujarat NEET UG 2026 Final Seat Matrix: Download PDF Here
- List of Help Centers for Document Verification: Check Centres Here
