If you are a NEET UG 2026 candidate hoping to join an MBBS or BDS seat under Assam's 85% state quota, the state counselling process has now moved into an important physical stage. The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam has started offline verification of documents at its Guwahati office, but only for candidates claiming special reservation categories such as freedom fighters' children, ex-servicemen dependents, sports quota, victims of extremist violence, or orphan quota, as well as anyone seeking a category correction in the provisional merit list. This step decides who gets included, and in which category, when the final state merit list is published. Getting this stage wrong — missing the deadline or submitting incomplete papers — can cost a candidate their category benefit or delay their entry into Round 1 counselling.
Assam special-quota NEET UG candidates had to physically submit documents at the DME Guwahati office by August 11, 2026, and the final state merit list will decide entry into Round 1 counselling starting August 13.
Who needed to appear for offline verification
This particular verification round was not for every state quota candidate — it applied specifically to those claiming a special reservation category, and to anyone who had requested a change or correction after the provisional merit list was released.
Regular general or standard-category state quota candidates are not required to visit the DME office for this step; their records are typically verified through the online application and later at nodal centres after seat allotment.
- Children of Freedom Fighters
- Martyrs of the Assam Movement
- Ex-Servicemen and Defence Service dependents
- Sports Quota candidates
- Victims of Extremist Violence
- Orphan Quota candidates
- Candidates seeking category change or correction in the provisional merit list
Why postal or email submissions were rejected
DME Assam made it clear that applications sent by post or email would not be accepted for this stage — candidates had to report in person to Room No. 5, second floor, at the DME office in Sixmile, Khanapara, Guwahati, with self-attested photocopies of their admit card, scorecard, Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC), and quota certificate.
This insistence on physical verification is common in several state counselling systems for special categories, since original certificates such as freedom fighter or ex-servicemen documents need to be checked and cross-verified locally before they can be trusted for merit-list inclusion.
Full counselling timeline for Assam NEET UG 2026
The state's process runs alongside the national counselling cycle managed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), but Assam's 85% state quota seats are allotted separately by DME Assam. Below is the schedule as announced.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Special quota document submission deadline | August 11, 2026 |
| Category change / correction window | Till August 11, 2026 |
| Assam state merit list publication | Mid-August 2026 |
| Round 1 online counselling & choice filling | August 13 – August 22, 2026 |
| Round 1 reporting & joining deadline | August 28, 2026 |
| Round 1 nodal centre document verification | August 29, 2026 |
| Round 2 online counselling | August 31 – September 8, 2026 |
| Round 2 nodal centre document verification | September 15, 2026 |
Documents every candidate must keep ready
Even candidates who are not part of the special quota verification will eventually need to produce originals plus two self-attested copies of a similar document set at the nodal centre after seat allotment in Round 1 or Round 2. It is worth assembling this file now rather than scrambling later.
- NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard
- Class 10 pass certificate and marksheet (proof of date of birth)
- Class 12 marksheet and passing certificate
- Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) in Annexure I format, signed by the District Commissioner
- Certificate of Education in Assam — Annexure II (Class VII to XII)
- Caste/category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) where applicable
- Special quota certificates such as Freedom Fighter, Ex-Serviceman, or Sports certificates where applicable
- Government photo ID — Aadhaar, Passport or PAN card
- 6–8 passport-size photographs matching the NEET application photo
What this means for your counselling strategy
For Assam-domicile candidates, the sequence is tight: merit list, then choice filling, then reporting, all within about two weeks. Candidates should decide their preferred colleges and courses in advance rather than waiting until the choice-filling window opens on August 13, since indecision can eat into the available time.
Anyone who applied under a special category but missed the physical verification risks being treated as a general state-quota candidate in the final merit list, which could change both eligibility and rank position. If that happens, it is worth checking with DME Assam whether any grievance or correction window remains open before Round 2.
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Do all Assam NEET UG candidates need to visit the DME office in person?
No. Only candidates claiming a special reservation category (freedom fighters' children, ex-servicemen, sports quota, extremist-violence victims, orphan quota) or those seeking a category correction had to appear physically. Regular state quota candidates are verified through the online system and later at nodal centres.
What happens if a candidate missed the August 11, 2026 document submission deadline?
Based on the announced process, applications sent by post or email are not accepted, and physical reporting was required by the deadline. Candidates who missed it should contact DME Assam directly to check if any exception or later correction is possible before the final merit list is locked.
When will the final Assam state merit list be released?
DME Assam is expected to publish the finalised state merit list in mid-August 2026, after completing the offline verification of special-quota and correction applications.
When does Round 1 counselling start and end?
Round 1 online counselling and choice filling for Assam's 85% state quota MBBS/BDS seats runs from August 13 to August 22, 2026, with reporting and joining due by August 28, 2026.
What documents will I need at the nodal centre after seat allotment?
Originals plus two self-attested photocopies of your NEET admit card and scorecard, Class 10 and Class 12 certificates, PRC in Annexure I format, Certificate of Education in Assam (Annexure II), caste/category certificate if applicable, special quota certificate if applicable, a government photo ID, and 6–8 passport photos.
Is this process different from the MCC counselling for All India Quota seats?
Yes. This schedule applies only to Assam's 85% state quota MBBS/BDS seats managed by DME Assam. All India Quota seats and deemed/central university seats follow a separate schedule run by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
Assam NEET UG aspirants should track the DME Assam website closely over the next two weeks, keep their document file ready in advance, and finalise their college and course preferences before choice filling opens, since the window between the merit list and reporting deadline is short. Candidates awaiting confirmation of a special-category claim should follow up with DME Assam promptly if their status is unclear once the merit list is out.
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