Gujarat NEET PG 2026 Round 1: Merit List Out, Choice Filling Live

The Admission Committee for Professional Postgraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPPGMEC) in Gujarat has released the revised merit list for NEET PG 2026-27 on October 27, 2026, and simultaneously opened Round 1 online choice filling. This is a critical milestone: your rank on this list determines your eligibility to participate in seat allotment, and your choice order directly shapes which college and speciality you are offered. If your name appears on the revised merit list, you must now log in and lock your preferences by October 31 to secure your place in the first round of counselling.

What the Revised Merit List Means for Your NEET PG Admission

The revised merit list published on October 27 is the final ranking used to determine who qualifies for Round 1 seat allotment in Gujarat. Unlike a provisional list, this version reflects all corrections, objections resolved, and final category placements. Your position on this list is not negotiable for Round 1 — if you do not appear, you cannot participate in choice filling or seat allotment this round.

ACPPGMEC has issued separate rankings across all applicable categories: General, SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, In-Service candidates (under General, SC, and SEBC quotas), Persons with Disability (PwD), and Non-Resident Indian (NRI) quota candidates. Each category has its own merit order, so your rank is category-specific. Before you begin choice filling, verify not only that your name is on the list but also that your rank, category assignment, and any special status (In-Service, PwD, NRI) are correctly recorded.

How to Access the Portal and Fill Your Choices by October 31

Round 1 choice filling is live from October 27 to October 31, 2026. You must complete this process entirely online via the official counselling portal at medadmgujarat.ncode.in/PG/Index.aspx. Log in using your 14-digit PIN and registered credentials — these were provided during NEET PG registration. If you have lost your PIN, contact the help centre immediately; there is no extension for choice filling.

Once logged in, you will see the tentative seat matrix showing the number of MD, MS, and Diploma seats available across Government, Management, and NRI quotas. Study this carefully to understand how many seats exist in your target specialities and colleges. Then, select your course and college preferences in your desired order of priority. The system allows you to rank multiple options; your first choice is your highest priority, and the allotment algorithm will attempt to match you to the highest-ranked choice for which you are eligible based on your merit rank.

• Visit medadmgujarat.ncode.in/PG/Index.aspx and log in with your 14-digit PIN
• Review the tentative seat matrix for Government, Management, and NRI quotas
• Select and rank your course and college preferences in order of priority
• Save your choices and lock them before the October 31 deadline
• Download and keep a copy of your final filled-in choice sheet for your records

Understanding Seat Movement Rules Across the Four Counselling Rounds

ACPPGMEC has clarified how vacant seats shift between categories and quotas across the four planned counselling rounds. Understanding these rules helps you anticipate which seats may become available in later rounds if you are not allotted in Round 1. Vacant reserved seats (SC, ST, SEBC, EWS) will transfer to unreserved (General) categories during the third round allotment. This means if a reserved seat remains unfilled after Rounds 1 and 2, it opens to General category candidates in Round 3, potentially lowering the cutoff for that seat.

NRI quota seats follow a different cascade: if an NRI seat is not filled, it converts to Management quota; if still vacant, it then converts to Government quota. Similarly, vacant institutional (private college) seats convert to the respective State category seats. These rules are important because they affect your strategy in later rounds. If you are not allotted in Round 1 but your rank is close to a cutoff, you may have a better chance in Round 3 when reserved seats open to General candidates, or in Round 2 if NRI seats cascade down.

• Vacant reserved seats (SC, ST, SEBC, EWS) transfer to General category in Round 3
• NRI quota seats convert to Management quota, then to Government quota if unfilled
• Vacant institutional seats convert to respective State category seats
• These cascades create new opportunities in later rounds for candidates not allotted in Round 1

Category-Specific Reservations and Quotas in Gujarat NEET PG 2026

Gujarat NEET PG 2026 operates under multiple reservation and quota systems. In-Service candidates (doctors already employed in government service) are eligible for 10 percent of Government quota seats under General, SC, and SEBC categories. This is a separate merit list and does not compete with regular candidates. If you are an In-Service candidate, ensure your status is correctly reflected on the revised merit list; if not, contact the help centre immediately.

Persons with Disability (PwD) candidates receive 5 percent reservation of available seats per category. This means 5 percent of General seats, 5 percent of SC seats, and so on. NRI quota seats are also available and follow their own merit list. Verify your category and any special status on the revised list before filling choices. If there is an error, you may be able to raise an objection, but the choice-filling window is narrow, so act quickly.

• In-Service candidates: 10% of Government quota seats (General, SC, SEBC categories)
• PwD candidates: 5% of available seats per category
• NRI quota: separate merit list and seat allocation
• Each category has its own merit ranking; your rank is category-specific

Document Verification: What to Bring and What Will Not Be Accepted

After Round 1 seat allotment, candidates who are offered a seat must report for document verification at a designated help centre. ACPPGMEC has been explicit: only original documents will be accepted. DigiLocker documents and colour photocopies will not suffice. This is a strict requirement, so do not assume digital copies will work. Gather your originals now and keep them safe.

You must carry: your NEET PG 2026 scorecard and admit card, your MBBS degree certificate and internship completion certificate, Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, Gujarat domicile certificate and category certificate (if applicable), and your Medical Council registration certificate. If any of these are missing or unavailable, contact the help centre before your verification appointment to clarify what alternatives may be accepted. Failure to produce originals can result in cancellation of your allotted seat.

• NEET PG 2026 scorecard and admit card (original)
• MBBS degree and internship completion certificate (original)
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (original)
• Gujarat domicile and category certificate, where applicable (original)
• Medical Council registration certificate (original)
• DigiLocker documents and colour photocopies will NOT be accepted

Timeline and Next Steps: From Choice Filling to Seat Allotment

The counselling calendar for Gujarat NEET PG 2026-27 spans four rounds. Round 1 choice filling closes on October 31, 2026. After that, ACPPGMEC will process your choices against the merit list and seat matrix, and will announce the Round 1 seat allotment result. The exact date of allotment has not been specified in this notice, but typically it follows within a few days of the choice-filling deadline. Watch medadmgujarat.org for the allotment announcement.

Once allotment results are published, candidates who are offered a seat will receive instructions on fee payment and reporting to their allotted college. You will have a limited window to pay the admission fee and report for document verification. Missing this deadline forfeits your seat, and you will be eligible only for subsequent rounds. Candidates not allotted in Round 1 will be eligible for Round 2, and the process repeats. Plan ahead: ensure your documents are ready, your finances are arranged, and you are prepared to report quickly if allotted.

• Round 1 choice filling: October 27–31, 2026
• Round 1 seat allotment result: expected within days of October 31 (date TBA)
• Fee payment and reporting instructions: to follow allotment announcement
• Document verification: required at help centre after allotment
• Four rounds of counselling planned for 2026-27 session

Why Your Choice Order Matters: How Allotment Works

The order in which you rank your choices is critical. The allotment algorithm does not randomly assign seats; it processes your preferences in the order you have listed them. If you rank MD Radiology at a top government college as your first choice, the system will attempt to allot you that seat if your merit rank qualifies. If you do not qualify for that seat, it moves to your second choice, and so on. This is why careful, strategic ranking is essential.

Many candidates make the mistake of listing choices they do not actually want, thinking it increases their chances of allotment. This is counterproductive. If you are allotted a seat you did not genuinely want, you may feel forced to accept it or lose your place in that round. Instead, list only specialities and colleges you are willing to join, in order of true preference. If you are unsure about a choice, leave it out; you can always participate in later rounds.

• Allotment follows your choice order strictly — first choice is highest priority
• List only specialities and colleges you genuinely want to join
• Do not list choices you would not accept; it may result in an unwanted allotment
• Strategic ranking increases your chances of getting a seat you actually want

What If Your Name Is Not on the Revised Merit List?

If you qualified NEET PG 2026, completed registration, and submitted your documents, but your name does not appear on the revised merit list, do not panic — but act immediately. First, check the list carefully; sometimes names are listed under a slightly different spelling or middle name. If you still cannot find yourself, contact the ACPPGMEC help centre or visit medadmgujarat.org for guidance. There may have been a processing error, or your documents may not have been verified in time for the revised list.

In some cases, candidates are added to the merit list in subsequent rounds if their documents are verified late or if an objection is resolved. However, you will miss Round 1 choice filling and allotment. To avoid this, ensure your registration and document submission were completed correctly and on time. If there is a genuine error, escalate it to the help centre with proof of your registration and NEET PG scorecard. The committee may issue a supplementary merit list or allow you to participate in a later round.

• Check the list carefully — your name may be spelled differently
• Contact ACPPGMEC help centre immediately if you cannot find your name
• Verify that your registration and document submission were completed on time
• You may be added in a later round if documents are verified after Round 1
• Provide proof of registration and NEET PG scorecard if disputing your absence

Frequently asked questions

Check the revised merit list at medadmgujarat.org today, verify your rank and category, and log in to fill your choices by October 31, 2026. Keep your original documents ready for verification after allotment. Watch for the Round 1 seat allotment result announcement on the official website.