Assam NEET UG 2026: 6 Candidates Added to State Merit List

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam, has issued a notice on 15 August 2026 adding six additional candidates to the Assam State Provisional Merit List for NEET UG 2026. These candidates could not submit their documents or petitions on time due to the recent heavy floods in Assam. Five candidates were added under the regular flood-relief provision, and one candidate (Akhirul Islam) was added following a Gauhati High Court order. This is an important update for all NEET UG 2026 aspirants in Assam — if your name appears in this list, you are now eligible for state-quota counselling.

What is this notice about?

This is an official announcement from Assam's Directorate of Medical Education (DME) that adds six candidates to the Assam State Provisional Merit List for NEET UG 2026. The merit list is the official ranking of all candidates eligible for state-quota MBBS and BDS seats in Assam. Normally, candidates must submit their documents and applications by a fixed deadline to be included in the merit list. However, due to severe flooding in Assam, some candidates were unable to meet this deadline.

The DME has now granted these six candidates a special inclusion in the merit list as a relief measure. This means they are now eligible to participate in Assam's state-quota counselling process and can be allotted MBBS or BDS seats based on their rank and category. No further applications for inclusion in the merit list will be accepted after this notice.

The six candidates added to the merit list

Five candidates were added under the flood-relief provision because they could not submit their documents or petitions on time due to the heavy floods. One additional candidate, Akhirul Islam (NEET UG 2026 Roll No. 3905504179), was added following a specific order from the Gauhati High Court (WP(C) No. 4399/2026, dated 14 August 2026). All six candidates are now part of the official Assam State Provisional Merit List and will be considered for counselling.

Who is eligible for this inclusion?

This notice applies specifically to the six candidates named in the list above. If your name appears in the table, you have been added to the Assam State Provisional Merit List and are now eligible for state-quota counselling. Your eligibility for MBBS or BDS seats will depend on your rank, category, and the number of seats available in your category during counselling rounds.

If your name does NOT appear in this list, this notice does not affect your status. If you had already been included in the earlier merit list, you remain eligible. If you had not been included and are not in this list, you are not eligible for Assam state-quota counselling for NEET UG 2026.

Understanding your rank and category

Each candidate in the list has been assigned an Assam State Rank and a NEET All India Rank. Your Assam State Rank determines your position within Assam's merit list and is used during state-quota counselling. Your NEET All India Rank is your position in the national merit list and may be relevant if you apply for all-India quota seats (which are separate from state-quota seats).

Your category (General, SC, ST, OBC/MOBC-NCL, or Gen-EWS) is crucial because counselling allocates seats separately for each category. For example, SC candidates compete only with other SC candidates for SC-reserved seats. Make sure your category in this list matches your NEET registration — if there is a mismatch, contact DME Assam immediately to correct it before counselling begins.

• General: Open category, no reservation
• SC: Scheduled Caste (reserved seats)
• ST: Scheduled Tribe (reserved seats)
• OBC/MOBC-NCL: Other Backward Class / Assam's Most Other Backward Class, Non-Creamy Layer (reserved seats)
• Gen-EWS: General category Economically Weaker Section (reserved seats)

What happens next? The counselling process

Now that you are included in the merit list, you are eligible to participate in Assam's state-quota counselling. Counselling is the process by which the DME allocates MBBS and BDS seats to candidates based on their rank, category, and choices. The DME will announce the counselling schedule separately — watch the official DME Assam website (www.dme.assam.gov.in) for dates and instructions.

During counselling, you will be asked to register, fill in your choice of colleges and courses (MBBS or BDS), and lock your preferences. Based on your rank and the availability of seats, you will be allotted a seat in a particular college and course. Allotment is done in rounds — if you do not get a seat in the first round, you may get one in a later round if seats become available.

Important: No further additions to the merit list

The notice explicitly states: 'No further applications for inclusion of names in the Assam State Provisional Merit List of NEET-UG-2026 will be accepted.' This means the merit list is now closed. If you were not included in the earlier merit list and are not in this list of six, you cannot apply for inclusion now. The deadline has passed, and the DME will not consider any new applications or petitions.

If you believe you have a valid reason for inclusion (such as flood-related hardship) and were not included, your only option is to file a legal petition in the Gauhati High Court, as Akhirul Islam did. However, this is a complex legal process and should only be pursued with proper legal advice.

How to verify your inclusion

Check the table in this notice carefully. Match your NEET UG 2026 Roll Number with the list. If your roll number appears, your name, category, marks, and ranks are shown. Write down your Assam State Rank — you will need this during counselling registration.

If you are unsure whether you are in the merit list, visit the official DME Assam website (www.dme.assam.gov.in) or contact the DME office directly at dmcassam@gmail.com. Keep a copy of this notice and the merit list for your records.

Key dates and what to do now

This notice was issued on 15 August 2026. The merit list is now final and closed. Your immediate action is to verify that your name is in the list (if you are one of the six candidates) and note your rank. Then, watch for the DME's announcement of the counselling schedule.

Counselling typically begins a few weeks after the merit list is finalized. The DME will announce the exact dates for registration, choice-filling, and allotment rounds on its website. Mark these dates in your calendar and ensure you complete all steps on time — missing a deadline can result in loss of your seat.

• 15 August 2026: Merit list finalized with these six additions
• No further additions will be accepted
• Watch www.dme.assam.gov.in for counselling schedule (dates to be announced)
• Register and fill choices during the announced counselling window
• Participate in allotment rounds as per the schedule

Common questions about the merit list

Many candidates ask whether being in the merit list guarantees a seat. The answer is no. The merit list is simply the official ranking of eligible candidates. Whether you get a seat depends on your rank, your category, the number of seats available in your category, and your choices of colleges and courses. A candidate with a lower rank may get a seat before a candidate with a higher rank if the lower-ranked candidate's category has more available seats.

Another common question is whether you can change your category after being included in the merit list. No, you cannot. Your category is determined by your NEET registration and supporting documents (caste certificate, EWS certificate, etc.). If there is an error in your category, you must report it to the DME immediately with proof, and the DME will correct it if valid.

Frequently asked questions

If your name is in this list, verify your rank and category immediately and keep a copy of this notice. Watch the DME Assam website (www.dme.assam.gov.in) closely for the counselling schedule — it will be announced soon. If you have any errors in your name, roll number, or category, contact the DME at dmcassam@gmail.com before counselling begins. The merit list is now final, and no further additions will be accepted.