If you're a Gujarat-domicile NEET UG 2026 candidate hoping for an MBBS or BDS seat in the state, the clock has started ticking on a key step. The Admission Committee for Professional Under Graduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC), which runs Gujarat's medical and dental admissions, has opened online registration for the 85% State Quota counselling on its portal medadmgujarat.org. The registration window opened on August 1, 2026, and closes on August 12, 2026. This process is separate from the All India Quota counselling run by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), and separate from AYUSH admissions for BAMS/BHMS, which have their own committee and timeline.
Gujarat-domicile NEET UG 2026 candidates must complete State Quota counselling registration at medadmgujarat.org by August 12, 2026, or they will not be considered for any government or private MBBS/BDS seat in the state's 85% quota pool.
What This Counselling Round Covers
ACPUGMEC manages admission to 85% of MBBS and BDS seats in Gujarat's medical and dental colleges — this is called the State Quota, as distinct from the 15% All India Quota that MCC allots centrally.
This registration is only for MBBS and BDS. If you're also considering BAMS, BHMS, or other AYUSH courses, that process runs through a separate AYUSH Counselling Committee with its own portal and dates — don't confuse the two.
Who Can Register
Eligibility follows the standard NEET UG 2026 framework, but Gujarat adds its own quota-specific score cut-offs for the state pool.
For government and management quota seats specifically, candidates need Gujarat domicile and must have studied Class 10 and Class 12 in a Gujarat school — this is a stricter local-residency condition than plain domicile alone, so check your school records carefully before assuming eligibility.
OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) cardholders are eligible only under the NRI quota, not the general state pool.
Minimum NEET UG 2026 Score by Category
These are the qualifying score thresholds set for this Gujarat State Quota round — meeting them is necessary but does not by itself guarantee a seat, since actual admission depends on your rank relative to other applicants and seat availability.
| Category | Minimum NEET UG 2026 Score |
|---|---|
| Open / EWS | 213 |
| Open / EWS (PwD) | 194 |
| SC / ST / SEBC / Category PwD | 177 |
How to Register — Step by Step
The entire process is online. Make sure you have a stable internet connection and all documents scanned in the prescribed format before you start, since the form cannot usually be saved and resumed cleanly midway if uploads fail.
- Go to medadmgujarat.org and open the UG Medical and Dental Admission 2026-27 link.
- Purchase the counselling PIN online via net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI.
- Log in using the PIN along with your NEET UG 2026 roll number.
- Fill in personal, academic, and category details accurately.
- Upload scanned documents as specified.
- Submit the form and save/download the confirmation slip — keep this safely.
Documents You'll Need
Keep both digital and physical copies ready; verification is a mandatory step before any merit list is finalised, and missing or mismatched documents can cause delays or rejection.
- NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates
- School leaving certificate confirming Gujarat schooling
- Gujarat domicile certificate
- Category certificate (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS), if applicable
- PwD certificate and disability assessment slip, if applicable
- Recent passport-size photograph and signature
What Happens After Registration Closes
Once the August 12 deadline passes, expect ACPUGMEC to release a provisional merit list, the seat matrix (which colleges and how many seats are on offer), and then open the choice-filling window. Candidates with PwD status will need to book an online slot for disability assessment at designated civil hospitals before verification is complete.
This is a fast-moving process — mock allotment and first-round seat allotment typically follow soon after choice-filling closes, so aspirants should keep checking the portal regularly rather than waiting for a reminder.
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Is this counselling only for Gujarat-domicile students?
Government and management quota seats specifically require Gujarat domicile plus Class 10 and Class 12 study in a Gujarat school. Other categories, including NRI quota for OCI cardholders, have their own separate eligibility rules within the same counselling.
What if my NEET UG 2026 score is below the listed cut-off for my category?
You will not be considered eligible to register for this State Quota round in that category. Double-check which category cut-off applies to you, since PwD candidates in Open/EWS have a lower threshold than general Open/EWS candidates.
Does this cover BDS as well as MBBS?
Yes, this ACPUGMEC round covers both MBBS and BDS seats under Gujarat's 85% State Quota. AYUSH courses like BAMS and BHMS are handled by a separate counselling committee.
What is the difference between this and MCC's All India Quota counselling?
This ACPUGMEC process covers the 85% State Quota reserved for Gujarat, while MCC separately runs counselling for the 15% All India Quota seats across the country. Aspirants eligible for both should track both portals and their respective deadlines independently.
What happens if I miss the August 12 deadline?
You would lose the chance to be considered for government and private MBBS/BDS seats in Gujarat's state pool for this counselling cycle. There is no indication in the notice of an automatic extension, so treat this date as firm.
Do I need to submit original documents at registration, or just upload scans?
Registration itself requires scanned uploads, but ACPUGMEC's process includes a verification stage where original documents are typically checked before the merit list is finalised — keep originals ready and accessible.
If you're eligible for Gujarat's State Quota, don't leave PIN purchase and document upload for the last day — server load and last-minute technical glitches are common close to counselling deadlines. Keep checking medadmgujarat.org for the provisional merit list, seat matrix, and choice-filling schedule once registration closes on August 12.
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