Gujarat NEET UG 2026 MBBS/BDS Counselling: Key Updates & Documents

The Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Courses (ACPUGMEC), Gujarat has released multiple critical updates for NEET UG 2026 MBBS and BDS counselling. The most significant announcement is the approval of 50 additional MBBS seats at Ananya College of Medicine & Research, Kalol, Gandhinagar (College Code: ANAMED), which will be included in Round 2 counselling. Round 1 allotment has been completed, and Round 2 registration and choice filling are now underway. The committee has also issued strict instructions that from Round 2 onwards, only original documents will be accepted for verification—DigiLocker documents and photocopies will not be permitted. The academic session for 2026-27 will begin on 15 September 2026. All candidates must understand the eligibility criteria, document requirements, and the counselling schedule to avoid rejection.

What is happening and why it matters

ACPUGMEC has announced that the entire admission process for 100% of seats in all Gujarat medical and dental colleges—Government Quota (GQ), Management Quota (MQ), and NRI Quota (NQ)—is conducted solely by the committee on merit basis through online counselling. This is a reminder that no private agent or college can conduct parallel admissions.

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved an increase of 50 MBBS seats at Ananya College of Medicine & Research, Kalol, Gandhinagar. This increases the college's total MBBS intake from 150 to 200 seats: 50 Government Quota, 38 Management Quota, and 5 NRI seats (plus 7 additional seats). These 50 new seats will be included in Round 2 counselling, creating additional opportunities for candidates.

Round 1 allotment has been completed and candidates have reported to their allotted colleges. Round 2 registration and choice filling are now live. The academic session will start on 15 September 2026, so candidates must complete all counselling rounds and reporting before this date.

Eligibility criteria for MBBS and BDS admission

To be eligible for MBBS or BDS admission under ACPUGMEC for 2026-27, you must meet the minimum academic and NEET score requirements shown in the table below. These are the baseline qualifications; meeting them does not guarantee admission—merit rank determines final selection.

For MBBS, all categories must have passed Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) in Class 12. For BDS, the PCB percentage requirement varies by category. English must be passed (not failed) in Class 12 for all candidates. NEET UG 2026 qualifying scores are category-specific: 213 for Open/EWS, 194 for PwD (Open/EWS), and 177 for SC/ST/SEBC and category-specific PwD candidates.

Candidates applying under reserved categories (SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, PwD) must have valid category certificates issued by Gujarat State authorities. OCI card holders are now eligible for NRI, Management, and Government quotas, but to qualify for Government or Management quotas, they must have completed Class 10 and 12 in Gujarat schools and either be born in Gujarat or hold Gujarat domicile.

Important change: Document verification from Round 2 onwards

⚠️ **CRITICAL TRAP**: From Round 2 onwards, document verification at Help Centres will be conducted **only against original documents**. DigiLocker documents and colour photocopies or printouts will **NOT** be accepted. This is a strict rule—if you do not carry originals, you will not be permitted to proceed with verification and your seat will be cancelled.

You must carry all original certificates and documents along with **one set of self-attested photocopies** for verification. Self-attested means you sign and date each photocopy yourself. Do not rely on digital copies or expect the Help Centre to accept them. Candidates who fail to produce originals will not be allowed to complete verification.

Start gathering your original documents now. Keep them safe and organised. If any certificate is missing or damaged, obtain a duplicate from the issuing authority before your Help Centre appointment. The verification process is time-sensitive—delays in obtaining documents can result in loss of your seat.

• Only original documents accepted from Round 2 onwards
• DigiLocker documents will NOT be accepted
• Colour photocopies and printouts will NOT be accepted
• Carry originals + one set of self-attested photocopies
• Failure to produce originals = no verification = seat cancellation

Complete list of documents required for admission confirmation

The documents you must submit depend on your category and the Help Centre where you are reporting. There are two sets of requirements: one for all Help Centres except GMERS Medical College, Gandhinagar, and a separate, shorter list for GMERS Medical College, Gandhinagar only. Check which Help Centre you have been allotted to and follow the correct list.

**Essential documents for all candidates (except GMERS Gandhinagar)** include your ACPUGMEC allotment letter, Class 10 and 12 marksheets from schools in Gujarat, proof of birth and citizenship, NEET-UG 2026 marksheet, bank receipt of tuition fee payment, and tuition fee receipt from the admission module. You must also carry a physical fitness certificate (original) and, if you were previously admitted through ACPUGMEC, a No Objection Certificate (NOC) or cancellation order.

**For GMERS Medical College, Gandhinagar only**, the list is shorter: allotment letter, NEET-UG marksheet, bank receipt and tuition fee receipt, physical fitness certificate, and NOC/cancellation order if applicable. Class 10 and 12 marksheets are not required at this Help Centre.

• ACPUGMEC Allotment Letter (original)
• Class 10 Marksheet from Gujarat school (original) — except GMERS Gandhinagar
• Class 12 Marksheet from Gujarat school (original) — except GMERS Gandhinagar
• Proof of Birth & Citizenship (original) — except GMERS Gandhinagar
• School Leaving Certificate or Transfer Certificate (original) — except GMERS Gandhinagar
• Birth Certificate (original) or Passport (photocopy) if place of birth not on SLC/TC — except GMERS Gandhinagar
• Domicile Certificate (original) if born outside Gujarat — except GMERS Gandhinagar
• NEET-UG 2026 Marksheet (original)
• Bank Receipt of Tuition Fee Payment (original)
• Tuition Fee Receipt from Admission Module (original)
• Physical Fitness Certificate (original)
• NOC / Cancellation Order (original) if previously admitted from ACPUGMEC

Category-specific certificates: SC, ST, SEBC, EWS

If you are applying under a reserved category (SC, ST, SEBC, or EWS), you must carry the original category certificate issued by Gujarat State authorities only. Certificates from other states will not be accepted. The certificate must be valid for the 2026-27 academic year.

**SEBC candidates**: You must also carry a Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (Parishistha '4'), original. If the certificate is in Gujarati, it must be issued on or after 1 April 2024 and be valid for 2026-27. If in English, it must be issued on or after 1 April 2026 and be valid for 2026-27. ⚠️ **TRAP**: An old SEBC certificate without the Non-Creamy Layer Certificate will result in rejection.

**EWS candidates**: You must carry an EWS Certificate (original) issued by Gujarat State authorities only. If in Gujarati, it must be issued on or after 1 April 2024 and be valid for 2026-27. If in English, it must be issued on or after 1 April 2026 and be valid for 2026-27. Ensure the certificate explicitly states it is valid for 2026-27.

• SC/ST/SEBC/EWS certificates must be issued by Gujarat State authorities only
• SEBC candidates must carry Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (Parishistha '4')
• SEBC Gujarati certificate: issued on/after 01-04-2024, valid for 2026-27
• SEBC English certificate: issued on/after 01-04-2026, valid for 2026-27
• EWS Gujarati certificate: issued on/after 01-04-2024, valid for 2026-27
• EWS English certificate: issued on/after 01-04-2026, valid for 2026-27
• Certificates from other states will NOT be accepted

Special category documents: Defence personnel, Navodaya, NRI, and others

If you fall into a special category, additional documents are required. **Children of All India Services Officers (IAS/IPS/IFS) or Gujarat Government Employees posted outside Gujarat** must carry the father's posting order (photocopy), father's domicile certificate from Gujarat authorities (photocopy), Class 10 and 12 marksheets (originals), birth certificate or passport (photocopy), and school leaving/transfer certificate (original).

**Jawahar Navodaya Scheme students** must carry Class 1-8 Navodaya School Gujarat marksheet (original), Class 10 and 12 marksheets from Navodaya school outside Gujarat (original), birth certificate or passport (photocopy) OR domicile certificate from Gujarat authorities (original), and school leaving/transfer certificate (original).

**NIOS/CAMBRIDGE/ICSE students** must carry Class 10 and 12 marksheets from schools in Gujarat (originals), birth certificate or passport (photocopy) OR domicile certificate from Gujarat authorities (original), and school leaving/transfer/migration certificate (original).

**Children of Defence/Paramilitary Personnel** must carry Class 10 and 12 marksheets (originals), school leaving/transfer certificate (original), birth certificate or passport (photocopy) OR domicile certificate from Gujarat authorities (original), father's domicile certificate of Gujarat (photocopy), service record/experience certificates (photocopy), and father's job ID card (photocopy).

**NRI students and children of NRIs** must carry Class 10 and 12 marksheets (originals), proof of birth and citizenship (original), school leaving/transfer certificate (original), birth certificate or passport (photocopy) OR domicile certificate from Gujarat authorities (original), passport photocopies of all pages (including blank pages) of NRI student/parents, old passport if new issued in 2024-2025, OCI card (photocopy), visa/resident permit (photocopy), NRI certificate from Indian Embassy/High Commission/Consulate (photocopy), and equivalence certificate if 12th was from a foreign board (photocopy).

• Children of IAS/IPS/IFS/Govt employees: posting order, domicile, marksheets, birth/passport, SLC/TC
• Navodaya students: Navodaya marksheets (Class 1-8 and 10-12), birth/passport/domicile, SLC/TC
• NIOS/CAMBRIDGE/ICSE: Class 10-12 from Gujarat, birth/passport/domicile, SLC/TC/migration
• Defence personnel children: Class 10-12, SLC/TC, birth/passport/domicile, father's domicile, service records, job ID
• NRI students: Class 10-12, birth/passport/domicile, passport copies (all pages), OCI, visa/permit, NRI certificate, equivalence certificate if applicable

PwD (Person with Disability) candidates: Medical Board assessment

If you are applying under the PwD (Person with Disability) category, you must take an online appointment during the registration process to appear before the Medical Board for disability assessment. This is mandatory—without this appointment, your PwD application will not be processed.

You will be required to appear for verification with your disability certificate before the Medical Board at a designated Civil Hospital. The list of Civil Hospitals and their locations is available on the ACPUGMEC website. Bring your original disability certificate and follow the guidelines issued by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Gujarat.

If the Medical Board does not find you eligible for PwD category admission, you can appeal to the PwD Medical Appeal Board at B. J. Medical College, Civil Hospital Campus, Asarwa, Ahmedabad. The appeal must be filed with your disability certificate. Check the website for appeal dates and procedures.

• Online appointment with Medical Board is mandatory for PwD candidates
• Appear for verification with original disability certificate at designated Civil Hospital
• Medical Board assessment determines PwD category eligibility
• If rejected, appeal to PwD Medical Appeal Board at B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad
• Follow guidelines from Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Gujarat

Counselling schedule and key dates for Round 2

Round 1 allotment and reporting have been completed. Round 2 is now underway. The MCC (Medical Counselling Committee), New Delhi has issued a schedule for all-India quota and state quota counselling. The academic session for MBBS and BDS courses will begin on 15 September 2026, so all counselling rounds must be completed before this date.

For Round 2 onwards, the counselling process includes online registration, choice filling, allotment, and document verification at Help Centres. Each round has specific dates for each step. Check the ACPUGMEC website regularly for the exact dates and deadlines for Round 2 and subsequent rounds. Missing a deadline will result in loss of your seat.

Online PIN purchase for Round 2 registration requires a good-speed internet connection (preferably broadband) to avoid transaction failure. Use a stable connection and complete the PIN purchase and registration process within the announced deadline.

• Round 1 completed; Round 2 now underway
• Academic session begins 15 September 2026
• All counselling rounds must be completed before session start
• Round 2 includes: registration, choice filling, allotment, document verification
• Use broadband internet for online PIN purchase to avoid transaction failure
• Check ACPUGMEC website for exact Round 2 dates and deadlines

Seat matrix and quota distribution

ACPUGMEC conducts counselling for 100% of seats in all Gujarat medical and dental colleges. Seats are divided into three quotas: Government Quota (GQ), Management Quota (MQ), and NRI Quota (NQ). The exact number of seats in each quota varies by college and course (MBBS or BDS). Tentative seat matrices for MBBS and BDS, including PwD seats, are available on the ACPUGMEC website.

After all reserved category candidates (SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, PwD) have been admitted to their reserved seats, any vacant reserved seats are transferred to unreserved (General/Open) category seats. This transfer happens during Round 2. For example, if an SC seat remains vacant, it becomes available to General category candidates. Similarly, if NRI seats remain vacant, they are filled as Management Quota seats with Management Quota fees.

At GMERS Medical Colleges and Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhuj, there are no Management Quota seats—only NRI seats. If NRI seats at these colleges remain vacant, they will be filled as Management Quota seats with Management Quota fees by ACPUGMEC.

• 100% seats divided into: Government Quota (GQ), Management Quota (MQ), NRI Quota (NQ)
• Seat matrix varies by college and course (MBBS/BDS)
• Vacant reserved seats transfer to unreserved category in Round 2
• Vacant NRI seats filled as Management Quota seats with Management fees
• GMERS colleges and Gujarat Adani Institute have NRI seats only (no Management Quota)

How to apply and register for Round 2

To participate in Round 2 counselling, you must register online on the ACPUGMEC portal. First, purchase an online PIN using your NEET UG 2026 roll number. Use a broadband internet connection to avoid transaction failure. Once you have the PIN, log in to the admission portal and complete your registration by filling in your personal, academic, and category details.

After registration, you will fill your choices of colleges and courses. You can fill as many choices as you wish and change them until the deadline. The system will rank your choices in order of preference. After the choice-filling deadline, ACPUGMEC will run the merit-based allotment algorithm and generate your allotment result.

If you are allotted a seat, you will receive an allotment letter. You must then report to your allotted college's Help Centre with all original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies. After document verification and fee payment, your admission will be confirmed. If you do not report within the deadline, your seat will be cancelled and offered to the next candidate.

• Purchase online PIN using NEET UG 2026 roll number
• Use broadband internet to avoid transaction failure
• Log in to ACPUGMEC portal and complete registration
• Fill college and course choices; rank them in order of preference
• Change choices until deadline
• Allotment result generated after choice-filling deadline
• Report to Help Centre with originals + self-attested copies
• Complete document verification and fee payment
• Report within deadline or seat will be cancelled

Fee payment and refund process

After receiving your allotment letter, you must pay the tuition fee at a designated HDFC Bank branch or through the online portal. The fee amount depends on your quota (Government, Management, or NRI) and the college. Fee details for all MBBS and BDS colleges are available on the ACPUGMEC website. Keep your bank receipt and the tuition fee receipt generated from the admission module—both are required for document verification.

If you are not allotted a seat in a round or if you withdraw from a seat, you may be eligible for a refund of your tuition fee and security deposit. The refund process is conducted in separate rounds. Check the ACPUGMEC website for refund lists and instructions. You must fill in your bank account details to receive the refund. Refunds are processed only to the bank account you provide.

• Pay tuition fee at designated HDFC Bank branch or online
• Fee amount depends on quota and college
• Keep bank receipt and tuition fee receipt from admission module
• Both receipts required for document verification
• Refund available if not allotted or if you withdraw
• Fill bank account details for refund processing
• Check website for refund lists and deadlines

Common mistakes that lead to rejection

⚠️ **Not carrying original documents**: From Round 2 onwards, only originals are accepted. DigiLocker and photocopies will result in rejection. This is the most common reason for seat cancellation.

⚠️ **Expired or invalid category certificates**: SEBC and EWS certificates must be issued on or after specific dates (1 April 2024 for Gujarati, 1 April 2026 for English) and must be valid for 2026-27. Old certificates will be rejected.

⚠️ **Missing Non-Creamy Layer Certificate for SEBC**: SEBC candidates must carry both the caste certificate AND the Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (Parishistha '4'). Carrying only the caste certificate will result in rejection.

⚠️ **Class 10 and 12 marksheets not from Gujarat schools**: For Government and Management quotas, both Class 10 and 12 must be from schools in Gujarat. Marksheets from other states will not be accepted.

⚠️ **Missing proof of birth or domicile**: If your Class 10 or 12 marksheet does not show your place of birth, you must carry a birth certificate or passport. If born outside Gujarat, you must carry a domicile certificate from Gujarat authorities. Missing these will result in rejection.

⚠️ **Not reporting within the deadline**: If you are allotted a seat but do not report to the Help Centre within the announced deadline, your seat will be cancelled automatically.

⚠️ **Incomplete or incorrect registration**: Ensure all details in your registration (name, date of birth, NEET roll number, category) match your NEET admit card and certificates exactly. Mismatches will cause rejection.

• Not carrying original documents (Round 2 onwards)
• Expired or invalid category certificates
• SEBC without Non-Creamy Layer Certificate
• Class 10 or 12 from schools outside Gujarat
• Missing proof of birth or domicile
• Not reporting within deadline
• Incomplete or incorrect registration details
• DigiLocker or photocopy documents
• Certificates from authorities other than Gujarat

Frequently asked questions

Start gathering all your original documents immediately—do not wait until your Help Centre appointment. Ensure your Class 10 and 12 marksheets are from Gujarat schools, your category certificates are valid for 2026-27, and you have proof of birth and domicile if required. Check the ACPUGMEC website (https://www.medadmgujarat.org/ug/home.aspx) regularly for Round 2 dates, choice-filling deadlines, and allotment results. Register for Round 2 online, fill your choices carefully, and report to your allotted Help Centre with all originals and self-attested copies within the deadline. Missing any deadline or document will result in seat cancellation. The academic session begins 15 September 2026—complete all counselling steps before then.