If you are a NEET UG 2026 candidate who registered for Assam's state medical counselling, a document called the state rank list or merit list is about to matter a great deal to you. The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam is preparing to publish this list on its official portal, dme.assam.gov.in, for everyone who completed state counselling registration. This list is not the same as your NEET All India Rank — it is a separate, state-specific ranking that directly decides your position in the queue for Assam's 85% state-quota MBBS and BDS seats. Because seat allotment in state counselling runs on this rank, understanding what's in the list, how it's built, and how to verify it is essential before the actual counselling rounds begin.
Your Assam state merit rank — not just your NEET All India Rank — will determine where you stand in the queue for 85% state-quota MBBS/BDS seats, so download and verify it carefully the moment it is published.
What exactly is being released, and by whom
DME Assam, the state body that oversees admissions to government and state-quota medical and dental seats, prepares this rank list using NEET UG 2026 scores of candidates who registered for Assam's state counselling process. It will be released online as a downloadable PDF on dme.assam.gov.in.
Two versions are expected in sequence: a provisional rank list first, followed later by a revised provisional rank list after corrections. Only registered candidates — those who completed Assam's state counselling registration, not simply anyone who took NEET — will appear on it.
Why this list matters more than your All India Rank for Assam seats
Under India's medical admission structure, 85% of seats in state government medical and dental colleges are reserved for domiciled state-quota candidates, while the remaining 15% go through the central All India Quota. For that 85% share in Assam, it is your state merit rank — a rank recalculated by DME Assam based on your NEET score, category and domicile status — that decides your position, not your raw NEET All India Rank.
This is why the same NEET score can produce a very different rank in the state list compared to the national list: the state list only ranks candidates competing for Assam seats, and it applies Assam's own category and domicile-based order.
What the rank list will actually show
Once released, each entry on the list is expected to carry a set of personal and academic details. Candidates should check every field against their own records the moment the PDF is available.
- Candidate name and roll number
- Gender
- Domicile status (Assam resident or otherwise)
- Category (general, reserved category, EWS, etc.)
- NEET All India Rank
- Assam State Merit Rank
- NEET percentile and score
How to download and what to do if something looks wrong
The process is straightforward: visit dme.assam.gov.in, locate the link for the Assam NEET Rank List 2026, open the PDF, and search for your name or roll number to find your state rank. Save a copy for your records — you will likely need to refer to it through the rounds of counselling.
If any detail — your category, domicile status, name spelling, or score — appears incorrect, do not wait. Errors in category or domicile status can directly change your rank and seat eligibility, so they need to be flagged and corrected before the revised provisional list is finalised.
- Contact DME Assam promptly using the official helpline for any discrepancy
- Phone: +91-361-2366236
- Email: dmeassam@gmail.com
- Keep screenshots or a saved PDF as proof when raising a correction request
What this means for your counselling strategy
Your state merit rank is the number you should use when estimating your realistic chances at specific Assam medical or dental colleges, not your national rank. Once the list is out, compare your rank against previous years' closing ranks for colleges you are interested in, category-wise, to get a sense of where you might land.
Remember that a provisional list can still change slightly before the revised version, so avoid making irreversible decisions — such as withdrawing from other counselling processes — purely on the basis of the first provisional rank.
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
Is the Assam NEET state rank list the same as my NEET All India Rank?
No. Your All India Rank comes from the national NEET UG result. The Assam state merit rank is a separate ranking prepared by DME Assam specifically for candidates competing for the state's 85% quota seats, based on your NEET score along with category and domicile status.
Who will appear on this rank list?
Only NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates who completed registration for Assam's state counselling process will be included, not every NEET candidate nationally.
What is the difference between the provisional and revised provisional rank lists?
The provisional list is the first version released for candidates to check. If errors are found and reported, DME Assam issues a revised provisional list with corrections before finalising ranks for seat allotment.
What should I do if my category or domicile status is wrong on the list?
Contact DME Assam immediately through the official helpline number or email address and request a correction, since these details directly affect your rank and seat eligibility.
Where exactly will the list be published?
On the official Directorate of Medical Education, Assam website, dme.assam.gov.in, as a downloadable PDF document.
Does this rank list decide admission on its own?
No, the rank list only determines your position in the queue. Actual seat allotment happens in subsequent rounds of Assam's state counselling process, where seats are allocated based on rank, category, and choices filled by candidates.
Keep checking dme.assam.gov.in for the release of the provisional list, and set aside time to verify your name, category, domicile status and score as soon as it appears. MedAdmit will continue tracking Assam's state counselling schedule so you know exactly when to expect the next steps after the rank list.
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