Rajasthan NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Application Fee Deadline Today (17 August): Check Full Schedule, How to Fill Choices & Next Steps
The Medical Education Department (MED), Rajasthan, through the NEET UG Medical & Dental Admission/Counselling Board, Rajasthan (DME, Jaipur), initiated the Round 1 choice filling for Rajasthan NEET UG 2026 counselling on August 14, 2026. Today (17th August 2026) is the last date to pay the application fee and submit the form. Application fee is Rs 2,500 (General, EWS, non-domicile) and Rs 1,500 (SC, ST, STA Rajasthan domicile). Students can access the portal at ug.neetrajasthan.com.
Candidates aspiring for MBBS and BDS seats in government, government society, and private colleges in Rajasthan must complete their choice filling and lock preferences by 11:55 PM on August 20, 2026. This crucial phase allows eligible candidates to select their preferred colleges and courses, with the system automatically locking all saved choices at the deadline. Failure to save preferences will result in their exclusion from the seat allotment process.
Rajasthan NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Key Dates and Deadlines
The Medical Education Department (MED), Rajasthan, released the official schedule for Rajasthan NEET UG 2026 Counselling Round 1 on August 10, 2026. Prospective medical and dental students are advised to adhere strictly to these dates to ensure their participation in the counselling process. The choice filling window, which opened on August 14, 2026, is a critical period for candidates to finalise their preferences.
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Registration and Fee Payment Opens | August 12, 2026 |
| Provisional Seat Matrix Release | August 13, 2026 |
| Choice Filling Window | August 14 to August 20, 2026 |
| Application Fee Payment Deadline | August 17, 2026 (4:00 PM) |
| Form Submission Deadline | August 17, 2026 (8:00 PM) |
| Provisional Merit List | August 18, 2026 |
| Defence and Military Verification | August 19, 2026 (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) |
| Revised Merit List | August 20, 2026 |
| Choice Auto-Lock | August 20, 2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Security Deposit Window | August 14 to August 20, 2026 (till 6:00 PM) |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | August 22, 2026 |
| Reporting Period | August 23 to August 27, 2026 |
| Academic Session Begins | September 8, 2026 |
Rajasthan NEET UG 2026: Application Fee and Security Deposit Details
Rajasthan NEET UG 2026 counselling requires candidates to pay a non-refundable application fee and a refundable security deposit, with amounts varying by category and seat type.
| Fee Type | Category/Seat Type | Amount | Deadline/Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | General, EWS & Non-domicile | Rs 2,500 | August 17, 2026, by 4:00 PM |
| Application Fee | SC, ST & STA (Rajasthan domicile) | Rs 1,500 | August 17, 2026, by 4:00 PM |
| Application Fee | BDS-only candidates | Exempted | No application fee |
| Security Deposit | Government MBBS Seats | Rs 50,000 | August 20, 2026, by 6:00 PM |
| Security Deposit | Government Society/Management Seats | Rs 2,00,000 | Refundable |
| Security Deposit | Private Medical College/NRI Seats | Rs 5,00,000 | Refundable |
| Security Deposit | BDS Seats | Rs 10,000 | Government Dental Colleges, RUHS-CDS & Private Dental Colleges |
How to Complete Rajasthan NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Choice Filling
Candidates must carefully trail the steps outlined by the NEET UG Medical & Dental Admission/Counselling Board, Rajasthan, to successfully complete their choice filling and secure their preferences. This matters a lot to save choices regularly, as any unsaved preferences will not be considered during the seat allotment process.
- Go to the official website, ug.neetrajasthan.com.
- Log in using your credentials.
- Navigate to the ‘Choice Filling’ section for Round 1.
- Select your preferred MBBS and BDS colleges and courses from the available options.
- Arrange your choices in order of preference.
- Save your choices frequently to avoid data loss.
- Ensure the applicable security deposit has been paid before the deadline.
- Review all selected choices carefully before the auto-locking deadline of 11:55 PM on August 20, 2026.
- Print the online application form after choices are auto-locked, available from August 21 to August 27, 2026.
Documents Required While Reporting
Candidates reporting for Rajasthan NEET UG 2026 Round 1 admission must carry the required original documents and photocopies for verification.
- Four copies of the Round 1 provisional seat allotment letter.
- Original NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard.
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates.
- Rajasthan domicile certificate, if applicable.
- Category and EWS certificates, wherever applicable.
- Two sets of photocopies of the counselling application form.
- A valid photo ID proof.
- Allotted candidates must deposit the prescribed one-year tuition fee between August 23 and August 27, 2026, by 3:30 PM.
- The academic session for the new batch will commence on September 8, 2026.
Overview of Rajasthan NEET UG 2026 Counselling
The Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2026 aims to fill approximately 5,668 MBBS seats and 1,442 BDS seats across the state. This counselling process covers 85% State Quota seats in Rajasthan government medical and dental colleges, as well as private, management, and NRI quota seats. Non-domicile candidates typically become eligible for vacant seats from Round 3 onwards, as per the regulations set by the NEET UG Medical & Dental Admission/Counselling Board, Rajasthan. The counselling board reserves the right to revise these dates at any time, and candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates. The schedule for subsequent rounds will be notified later by the authorities.
