If you or your child qualified NEET-UG and belongs to a category like ex-servicemen, sportspersons, orphans, or families affected by the Assam Movement or extremist violence, this update matters directly. The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam, has released a notice for 1st-year MBBS and BDS admissions to government medical and dental colleges for the 2026-27 session, specifically under special reservation quotas. The window is short: applications have to reach the DME office by August 11, 2026, during office hours, so anyone eligible needs to move quickly. This is separate from the general NEET-UG counselling process and applies only to the specific quota categories named in the notice.
Eligible NEET-UG qualified candidates under Assam's special quotas (Freedom Fighters, Assam Movement martyrs' kin, extremist-violence victims, defence personnel, sportspersons, orphans) must submit applications to the DME Assam office by August 11, 2026, to be considered for MBBS/BDS seats in the state's government colleges.
What DME Assam has announced
On August 5, 2026, the Directorate of Medical Education, Assam, issued an official notice inviting applications for 1st-year MBBS and BDS admissions for the 2026-27 academic session under special quota categories.
This notice does not cover the general or All India NEET-UG counselling seats handled by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) or general state counselling. It is a targeted process for candidates who qualify under one of the reserved special categories listed by the state.
Who is eligible: the special quota categories
The notice lists six specific categories of applicants who can apply under this special quota round for Assam's government medical and dental colleges.
- Freedom Fighters (or their dependents, as per state rules)
- Martyrs of the Assam Movement
- Victims of Extremist Violence in Assam
- Ex-Servicemen and Serving Defence Personnel (or their dependents)
- Sports quota candidates with qualifying achievements
- Orphan candidates
Deadline and how to apply
The last date to submit the completed application is August 11, 2026, and candidates must submit forms physically at the DME office during office hours — this is not stated as an online-only process for this round.
Given the tight six-day window from notice to deadline, candidates in these categories should not wait to gather documents. Missing this date likely means missing this special quota round for the 2026-27 session.
Selection process after applying
Once applications are submitted, the process moves through several stages before a candidate is finally seated in a college.
- Submission of the completed application before the deadline
- Release of an official merit list based on eligibility and NEET-UG scores
- Participation in a counselling round for the special quota seats
- Document verification during counselling
- Declaration of results and seat allotment
- Admission to the allotted government medical or dental college
Documents you will need at counselling
Candidates should keep self-attested photocopies of all relevant documents ready well before the counselling stage, since verification happens on the spot and incomplete paperwork can cost a seat.
- NEET-UG result copy and admit card
- Class 10 and Class 12 passing certificates and mark sheets
- Date of birth certificate
- Identification proof (Driving Licence, PAN, Voter ID, or Passport)
- Caste/category certificate from a competent authority, where applicable
- Certificate of Permanent Residence (domicile proof for Assam)
- Fresh passport-size photographs
- Certificate of physical disability, if applicable
- The filled Assam MBBS/BDS application form itself
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
Is this quota separate from NEET-UG counselling through MCC?
Yes. This is a state-level special quota process run by DME Assam for specific reserved categories, distinct from the All India Quota counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and from Assam's general state quota counselling.
Do I still need a valid NEET-UG score to apply under this special quota?
Yes. A NEET-UG result copy and admit card are part of the required documents, confirming that only NEET-qualified candidates can be considered even under special quota categories.
What is the last date to apply, and how should I submit the form?
The deadline is August 11, 2026, and the notice specifies that forms should be submitted at the DME office during office hours, indicating a physical/hand submission for this round.
Which categories qualify for this Assam special quota round?
Freedom Fighters, families of Martyrs of the Assam Movement, Victims of Extremist Violence, Ex-Servicemen/Serving Defence Personnel, Sports quota candidates, and Orphans.
What happens after I submit my application?
DME Assam will release a merit list, followed by a counselling round, document verification, result declaration, seat allotment, and finally admission to the allotted college.
Will this quota apply to both MBBS and BDS seats?
Yes, the notice covers 1st-year admissions to both MBBS and BDS courses at Assam's government medical and dental colleges for the 2026-27 session.
Where can I find the official notice and application form?
The notice and application details are published on the official DME Assam website; candidates should download the official PDF directly from there rather than relying on secondhand copies.
If you fall under any of these special categories and have a valid NEET-UG score, treat August 11, 2026, as a hard deadline and get your documents and application ready without delay. Keep checking the official DME Assam website for the merit list and counselling schedule that will follow this application window.
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