The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam has announced the 1st round of online counselling for admission into 1st year MBBS and BDS courses in government medical and dental colleges of Assam for the 2026 session. All NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates who meet state eligibility requirements can now register for this crucial counselling round.
Schedule for Round 1 Online Counselling for Admission into 1st Year MBBS/ BDS Course Admission
Key Updates at a Glance
- Online registration for 1st round begins August 13 and closes August 15, 11:55 PM
- Choice filling window: August 16-18, 10 PM
- Automatic choice locking: August 18, 5 PM to 11:55 PM
- Seat allotment processing: August 19-21
- Results declaration: August 22, 2026
- Official portal: www.dme.assam.gov.in
- No offline counselling will be held for these seats
Important Schedule
| Step | Dates & Time |
|---|---|
| Online Registration | August 13–15, 2026 (by 11:55 PM) |
| Choice Filling | August 16–18, 2026 (by 10 PM) |
| Choice Locking | August 18, 2026 (5 PM–11:55 PM) |
| Seat Allotment Processing | August 19–21, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | August 22, 2026 |
Eligible Categories
All NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates can participate in Assam 1st round counselling, including:
- General category candidates
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
- SC, ST, and OBC-MOBC candidates (non-creamy layer)
- Special categories: Moran, Motak, Tai Ahom, Chutia, Koch Rajbongshi, TGL/Ex-TGL
- Freedom Fighters, Martyrs of Assam Movement, and Extremist Violence victims
- Ex-Servicemen and Serving Defence Personnel
- Sports quota candidates
- Orphans
Note: Candidates belonging to the OBC/MOBC creamy layer must apply under the General category.
Registration & Choice Filling Process
Eligible candidates must complete online registration on www.dme.assam.gov.in during the specified window. After registration, candidates can fill and lock their college and course preferences. The DME Assam will automatically lock choices not locked manually by 11:55 PM on August 18.
All candidates, without exception, must register and fill their choices online. The DME Assam notification explicitly states that no separate offline counselling will be conducted.
Documents Required
Candidates are advised to prepare all necessary documents as per the MBBS/BDS Admission Rules 2017 (Amendment 2026) before registration. Original documents will be required during document verification and the admission process.
About Assam NEET Counselling 2026
Assam offers approximately 1,100 MBBS seats and 50 BDS seats in government medical and dental colleges under the 85% state quota for domicile candidates. The remaining 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats are filled through MCC national counselling and are open to candidates from all states.
The counselling process in Assam follows four rounds, including a stray vacancy round, to ensure fair seat distribution based on NEET UG 2026 ranks and category-wise reservations.
Official Resources & Helpline
Candidates must regularly visit www.dme.assam.gov.in for updates, notifications, and important announcements. The official website will host the provisionally selected candidates list along with admission modalities on August 22.
For any queries related to Assam NEET UG 2026 counselling, candidates can contact the Directorate of Medical Education, Assam, located at Sixmile, Khanapara, Guwahati-22.
Important Advisory
All eligible candidates must complete registration by August 15, 11:55 PM to participate in the 1st round. Missing this deadline will result in automatic exclusion from this counselling round. Candidates are strongly advised to fill multiple college and course preferences in order to maximise seat allotment chances.
