Assam NEET UG 2026 Counselling Round 1 Choice Filling Closes Tomorrow (August 18th): Full Schedule, Next Steps & Other Details

The Directorate of Medical Education, Assam (DME Assam) has opened the Round 1 choice filling window for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 counselling at dme.assam.gov.in. Registered candidates can select their college and course preferences for admission to first-year MBBS and BDS courses, specifically for the 85 percent state quota seats in government medical and dental colleges across Assam. The choice filling window, which began on August 16, 2026, will remain active until August 18, 2026.

This crucial phase allows eligible candidates, who successfully completed their Round 1 registration by August 15, 2026, to finalize their academic choices. The choice locking facility will be activated on August 18, 2026, from 5 PM to 11:55 PM, with an auto-locking feature for any choices not manually confirmed by the deadline. The counselling process is vital for thousands of NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates aspiring to secure medical and dental seats within the state.

Assam NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Key Dates

The DME Assam has outlined a clear schedule for the NEET UG 2026 Round 1 counselling, ensuring candidates are aware of all important deadlines. Online registration for this round concluded on August 15, 2026, at 11:55 PM. Following the choice filling and locking period, the seat allotment processing will take place over three days, from August 19 to August 21, 2026. The much-anticipated Round 1 seat allotment result is slated for declaration on August 22, 2026.

How to Fill Choices for Assam NEET UG 2026 Counselling

Candidates who have successfully registered for Round 1 of the Assam NEET UG 2026 counselling can proceed to fill their college and course preferences online. It is imperative to follow the prescribed steps to ensure choices are submitted correctly and locked within the stipulated timeframe. The choice filling window allows daily entry of preferences up to 10 PM.

1. Go to the official website of DME Assam, dme.assam.gov.in.
2. Click on the link for NEET UG 2026 counselling.
3. Log in using your registration credentials.
4. Select your preferred MBBS and BDS colleges and courses from the available options.
5. Arrange your choices in order of priority.
6. Save your choices regularly.
7. On August 18, 2026, between 5 PM and 11:55 PM, manually lock your choices. If not locked, the system will auto-lock them at 11:55 PM.

Assam NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Eligibility and Scope

Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria to participate in Assam NEET UG 2026 counselling:

• Seat scope: Covers 85% state quota seats in Assam government medical and dental colleges.
• AIQ seats: The remaining 15% All India Quota seats are handled separately by MCC.
• NEET UG qualification: Candidates must have qualified NEET UG 2026, conducted by NTA.
• Domicile rules: Applicants must meet the domicile and category requirements set by DME Assam.
• Round 1 registration: Only candidates who registered by August 15, 2026, can participate in choice filling.

Next Steps After Choice Filling in Assam NEET UG 2026 Counselling

After choice filling, candidates should lock their preferences and track the seat allotment process for the next stage of counselling.

• Choice locking: Lock choices on August 18, 2026, from 5 PM to 11:55 PM.
• Auto-locking: Unlocked choices will be automatically locked at 11:55 PM.
• Seat allotment: DME Assam will process seat allotments from August 19 to 21, 2026.
• Allotment result: The Round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled for August 22, 2026.
• After allotment: Candidates should check their allotment status and follow DME Assam’s instructions for reporting, document verification and admission.

DME Assam confirms that state quota MBBS/BDS seats are filled through NEET-UG state merit followed by counselling, while the remaining seats are handled through All India counselling.