Assam NEET PG 2026 Merit List Released: Round 1 Counselling Dates & Objection Deadline

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam has published the provisional merit list for NEET PG 2026, covering the 50 percent state quota postgraduate seats across government medical colleges and B. Barooah Cancer Institute in the state. A total of 3,583 candidates have qualified and appear on the list. Round 1 counselling will follow the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) national schedule, with registration open from October 12 to October 21, 2026. For Assam-domiciled MBBS doctors seeking PG admission within the state, this is a critical window: candidates must verify their names, file objections if needed by October 16, and complete registration and choice-filling on time to secure a seat.

What the Assam NEET PG 2026 Merit List Contains

The provisional merit list released by DME Assam includes 3,583 candidates who have qualified for the 50 percent state quota postgraduate seats. These seats are distributed across government medical colleges in the state and B. Barooah Cancer Institute, Guwahati. The highest score on the list is 600 marks, achieved by a General category candidate with an all-India rank of 103.

Each entry in the merit list displays the candidate's roll number, name, gender, category, NEET PG score, rank, and permanent address. This information is essential for verification and for tracking your position relative to other candidates in your category. The list is live on the official DME Assam portal at dme.assam.gov.in and can be downloaded as a PDF.

Category-Wise Breakdown of Candidates in the Merit List

The 3,583 candidates on the provisional merit list are distributed across six reservation categories. The General category has the largest representation, followed by Other Backward Classes (OBC). Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates form the fourth-largest group, while Scheduled Caste (SC), Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) make up the remaining slots.

How to Verify Your Name and Raise Objections Before October 16

If your name appears on the provisional merit list, download the PDF and verify all details—roll number, name, category, score, and rank. Any discrepancy must be flagged immediately. If your name is missing from the list despite your eligibility, you have until October 16, 2026, to submit a written objection to the DME office.

Objections must be submitted in person or by post to the office of the Director of Medical Education, Assam, located in Room No. 5 on the second floor. Your application must include all relevant supporting documents (MBBS mark sheets, internship certificate, NEET PG scorecard, category proof, and domicile certificate if applicable). Applications received after the October 16 deadline will not be entertained, so do not delay. This is a hard cutoff—missing it means you cannot participate in Round 1 counselling.

• Download the merit list PDF from dme.assam.gov.in
• Check your roll number, name, category, and score carefully
• If missing, prepare supporting documents (MBBS certificates, NEET scorecard, category proof, domicile proof)
• Submit written objection to DME office, Room No. 5, second floor, by October 16, 2026, during working hours
• Keep a copy of your submission for records

Round 1 Counselling Schedule: Key Dates and Deadlines

Assam's Round 1 counselling for the 50 percent state quota follows the national MCC schedule. The entire process spans from October 10 to November 3, 2026. Registration and fee payment open on October 12 and close on October 21 at noon and 3 pm respectively. Choice filling runs from October 13 to October 22, and seat allotment results will be announced on October 24. Candidates must report to their allotted college between October 26 and November 2.

Eligibility Criteria for Assam NEET PG 2026 Counselling

To participate in Round 1 counselling, you must meet four core requirements. First, you must have appeared in NEET PG 2026 and cleared the qualifying cut-off score set by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). Second, your name and roll number must appear in the DME Assam provisional merit list. Third, you must satisfy Assam's domicile requirements and have completed your MBBS from an institution recognized by the state or national medical council. Fourth, you must be prepared to produce original certificates for verification at your allotted college during the reporting phase.

The domicile and MBBS institution criteria are state-specific and are strictly enforced. If you do not meet these conditions, you will not be eligible for the state quota seats, even if your name is on the merit list. Verify your eligibility well before registration opens on October 12.

• Appeared in NEET PG 2026 and cleared NBEMS qualifying cut-off
• Name and roll number appear in DME Assam provisional merit list
• Meet Assam domicile requirements
• MBBS degree from a recognized institution
• Ready to produce original certificates at allotted college

Step-by-Step Guide to Check the Merit List Online

Checking your status on the merit list is straightforward. Visit the official DME Assam website at dme.assam.gov.in. Look for the notice titled 'NEET PG 2026 Provisional Merit List' and click on it. Download the linked PDF file to your device. Once downloaded, use your browser's search function (Ctrl+F on Windows, Cmd+F on Mac) to search for your roll number or name within the document. When you find your entry, note your rank, category, and score. Save or print the page for your records and for submission during reporting.

• Open dme.assam.gov.in in your browser
• Locate the NEET PG 2026 provisional merit list notice
• Click and download the PDF file
• Use search function (Ctrl+F or Cmd+F) to find your roll number or name
• Verify rank, category, score, and personal details
• Save or print the page for future reference

Why the October 16 Objection Deadline Is Critical

The October 16 deadline for filing objections is a hard cutoff. After this date, no corrections or additions to the merit list will be made for Round 1 counselling. If your name is missing and you do not file an objection by this date, you will be ineligible to participate in Round 1, and you will have to wait for subsequent rounds (if available) or explore other options. This is not a flexible deadline—the DME office will not entertain late submissions.

For candidates whose names are on the list, this deadline also marks the end of the objection window. If you spot an error in your details (wrong category, incorrect score, misspelled name), you must raise it before October 16. After that, you proceed with Round 1 registration based on the provisional list as it stands. Plan ahead and do not assume you can correct errors later.

• October 16 is the final date to file objections or report missing names
• No corrections will be made after this date for Round 1
• Late submissions will not be entertained
• Errors in category, score, or name must be flagged before October 16
• Missing names cannot be added after the deadline

Registration and Choice-Filling: What You Need to Do

Once you have verified your name on the merit list and confirmed your eligibility, you must register for Round 1 counselling between October 12 and October 21, 2026. Registration closes at 12 noon on October 21, and online fee payment closes at 3 pm the same day. Do not wait until the last day—server congestion is common, and late submissions will not be accepted. Have your NEET PG scorecard, MBBS mark sheets, and category proof ready before you begin registration.

After registering, you will fill in your course and college preferences. This window runs from October 13 to October 22, 2026. You must lock your choices before the deadline on October 22. Locking your choices is mandatory—if you do not lock, your preferences will not be considered for seat allotment. Rank your choices carefully based on your score, category, and the cutoff trends from previous years. Once locked, you cannot change your preferences, so think through your options thoroughly.

• Register at mcc.nic.in between October 12–21, 2026
• Registration closes at 12 noon on October 21; fee payment closes at 3 pm
• Have NEET scorecard, MBBS mark sheets, and category proof ready
• Fill course and college preferences between October 13–22, 2026
• Lock your choices before October 22 deadline
• Locked choices cannot be changed; rank carefully

Reporting to Your Allotted College: Final Steps

Seat allotment results will be announced on October 24, 2026. Once you receive your allotment, you must report to the allotted college between October 26 and November 2, 2026. Bring all original documents: MBBS degree certificate, mark sheets, internship completion certificate, NEET PG 2026 scorecard, category proof (if applicable), and domicile certificate. The college will verify these documents during the reporting phase. Failure to report within the stipulated dates may result in forfeiture of your seat.

After reporting, the DME will verify your data on November 3, 2026. This verification confirms that you have joined and that your admission is finalized. Keep all receipts and acknowledgments from the college. If you do not report or if your documents are found to be incomplete or fraudulent, your seat will be cancelled and offered to the next candidate on the merit list.

• Check allotment result on October 24, 2026
• Report to allotted college between October 26 – November 2, 2026
• Bring original MBBS degree, mark sheets, internship certificate, NEET scorecard, category proof, domicile certificate
• College will verify all documents during reporting
• Keep all receipts and acknowledgments
• Final verification of joined candidate data on November 3, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Assam NEET PG aspirants must act quickly: verify your name on the merit list by October 16, file any objections immediately, and register for Round 1 counselling between October 12–21. Missing any deadline will jeopardize your seat. Keep dme.assam.gov.in and mcc.nic.in bookmarked and check both portals regularly for updates.