Gujarat NEET UG Round 2: Revised Merit List, New Seats & Choice Lock Deadline

The Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC) has released the revised provisional merit list for Gujarat NEET UG Round 2 counselling on September 10, 2026. The list covers both MBBS and BDS admissions under the state quota and includes a significant change: 50 additional MBBS seats have been added at Ananya College of Medicine and Research, Kalol, following approval from the National Medical Commission. For candidates who have already filled their choices or are about to do so, this revised list and the tight choice-locking deadline require immediate action.

What the Revised Merit List Includes

The revised merit list published by ACPUGMEC covers all MBBS and BDS seats available under Gujarat's state quota for Round 2. The committee has prepared separate merit lists for each reserved category: General, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Socially and Educationally Backward Class (SEBC), and Economically Weaker Section (EWS). This category-wise separation ensures that candidates competing within their respective quotas can identify their exact position.

Beyond the main category lists, ACPUGMEC has also released dedicated PDFs for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) candidates, candidates with disabilities (PWD) and their sub-categories, and local quota lists for the National Health List (NHL) and Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC). Additionally, a list of ineligible candidates with stated reasons has been uploaded, allowing those who were rejected to understand why and potentially file an appeal if they believe an error occurred.

50 New MBBS Seats: What Changed in Round 2

A major development in Round 2 is the addition of 50 MBBS seats at Ananya College of Medicine and Research, located in Kalol, Gandhinagar. This increase was approved by the National Medical Commission and will be included in the Round 2 seat allotment process once the formal Letter of Permission is received by ACPUGMEC. For candidates ranked just outside the previous cutoff, these extra seats represent a genuine second chance to secure an MBBS seat in Gujarat.

The expansion also affects how vacant seats are managed. From Round 2 onwards, any seats that remain unfilled in reserved categories (SC, ST, SEBC, EWS) will be transferred to the unreserved (General) category. Similarly, any vacant NRI quota seats will be converted into Management quota seats, which carry a different (typically higher) fee structure. Understanding these rules is important because your final allotment depends not only on your rank but also on how many seats remain available in your category after these transfers occur.

Critical Dates: Choice Filling and Locking Window

The choice-filling process for Round 2 opened on September 7, 2026, and candidates have a narrow window to complete and lock their preferences. The absolute deadline to lock your choices is September 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM. After this time, the system will not accept any further changes, and your locked choices will be used to generate the seat allotment. This is a hard deadline—there are no extensions or grace periods.

After locking your choices, you will have until 12:00 Noon on the same day (September 11) to view what you have submitted. This viewing window is your final opportunity to confirm that your choices were recorded correctly. Once the noon deadline passes, the choice-filling portal closes entirely, and the allotment algorithm processes all locked choices to generate Round 2 results.

• Choice filling opened: September 7, 2026
• Revised merit list released: September 10, 2026
• Last date to lock choices: September 11, 2026 (11:00 AM)
• Choice view window closes: September 11, 2026 (12:00 Noon)
• Online tuition fee payment window: September 11–15, 2026 (by 3:30 PM)
• Physical reporting at Help Centres: Until September 16, 2026 (4:00 PM)
• Classes commence: September 15, 2026

How to Download and Verify Your Merit List

To access the revised merit list, visit the official ACPUGMEC portal at medadmgujarat.org. On the homepage, locate the UG Admission section and click the link for the Gujarat NEET UG Round 2 Provisional Merit List 2026. You will then see options to download PDFs for different categories and quotas. Select the PDF that matches your category (General, SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, NRI, PWD, or local quota) and download it to your device.

Once you have downloaded the PDF, search for your NEET roll number or registration number to locate your entry. Verify three key details: your rank within your category, your assigned category, and your eligibility status. If you find any discrepancy—such as an incorrect category assignment or an unexpected ineligibility mark—note it carefully. You may need to contact ACPUGMEC or visit a Help Centre to clarify or appeal the issue before the choice-locking deadline.

• Visit medadmgujarat.org
• Open the UG Admission section
• Click the Round 2 Provisional Merit List 2026 link
• Select your category PDF (General, SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, NRI, PWD, or local quota)
• Download and save the file
• Search for your NEET roll number
• Verify rank, category, and eligibility status

Document Verification: Original Documents Only from Round 2

An important procedural change takes effect in Round 2: only original documents will be accepted during document verification at Help Centres. This means photocopies and documents stored in DigiLocker (the government's digital document repository) will no longer be considered valid. If you were planning to rely on digital copies or photocopies, you must now arrange to bring the original certificates, mark sheets, caste certificates, and other required documents.

This change affects your reporting timeline. After the seat allotment result is announced (expected shortly after September 11), you will need to visit a designated Help Centre to complete document verification and confirm your admission. You must bring all original documents and complete this process by September 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Failure to report and verify documents within this window may result in forfeiture of your allocated seat.

• Original documents only—no photocopies accepted
• DigiLocker documents are not valid
• Bring all original certificates and mark sheets
• Bring original caste certificate (if applicable)
• Report to Help Centre by September 16, 2026 (4:00 PM)
• Complete document verification before the deadline

What Happens After Choice Locking: Fee Payment and Reporting

Once the choice-locking deadline passes on September 11, ACPUGMEC will process all locked choices and generate the Round 2 seat allotment result. The exact date of the allotment announcement has not been specified, but it is expected to be released shortly after the choice-locking window closes. When the result is published, you will be able to log in to the portal and view which college and course (MBBS or BDS) you have been allotted.

If you receive an allotment, you will then have a window from September 11 to September 15, 2026 (by 3:30 PM) to pay the online tuition fee. This fee payment confirms your acceptance of the seat. After paying the fee, you must physically report to your allotted college's Help Centre by September 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM to complete document verification and finalize your admission. Note that classes are scheduled to commence on September 15, 2026, so the reporting and verification process must happen quickly.

• Seat allotment result expected shortly after September 11
• Check portal for allotment notification
• Pay online tuition fee by September 15, 2026 (3:30 PM)
• Report to Help Centre by September 16, 2026 (4:00 PM)
• Complete document verification
• Classes begin September 15, 2026

Strategy for Choosing Colleges: Making the Most of 50 New Seats

The addition of 50 MBBS seats at Ananya College of Medicine and Research is significant because it expands the pool of available seats in Round 2. If you were ranked just outside the cutoff in Round 1, or if you did not receive an allotment in Round 1, these new seats may bring you within reach in Round 2. When filling your choices, consider whether Ananya College is a realistic option based on your rank and category. If it is, include it in your preference list—but do not rely on it as your only choice.

Your choice-filling strategy should reflect your priorities: academic reputation, location, infrastructure, and career prospects. List colleges in order of preference, starting with your most desired option and ending with your safety choice. Remember that the allotment algorithm assigns seats based on your rank and the availability of seats in your chosen colleges. If your rank is high enough to secure a seat at your first-choice college, you will be allotted there; if not, the system will move to your second choice, and so on. Therefore, be strategic but also realistic about which colleges are within your rank range.

• 50 new MBBS seats at Ananya College, Kalol, Gandhinagar
• Increases chances for candidates ranked near previous cutoff
• List colleges in order of genuine preference
• Start with most desired, end with safety choice
• Consider location, reputation, and infrastructure
• Allotment is rank-based and preference-based

What to Do Right Now: Your Action Checklist

If you have not yet locked your choices, act immediately. Download the revised merit list for your category from medadmgujarat.org, verify your rank and eligibility, and log in to the counselling portal. Review the colleges and courses available in your rank range, finalize your preference list, and lock your choices before 11:00 AM on September 11, 2026. Do not delay—the deadline is firm, and missing it will exclude you from Round 2 allotment entirely.

Simultaneously, begin gathering your original documents. Collect your NEET admit card, mark sheets, caste certificate (if applicable), domicile certificate, and any other documents specified by ACPUGMEC. Arrange these in a folder so they are ready for submission at the Help Centre. If you have any questions about which documents are required, contact ACPUGMEC or visit their website before the reporting deadline. Finally, keep your phone and email active so you receive notifications about the allotment result and fee payment window.

• Download merit list for your category immediately
• Verify your rank and eligibility
• Log in to the counselling portal
• Finalize your college preference list
• Lock choices before September 11, 11:00 AM
• Gather all original documents
• Arrange documents in a folder
• Keep phone and email active for notifications

Frequently asked questions

Download your merit list immediately, verify your details, and finalize your college preferences well before the 11:00 AM choice-locking deadline on September 11, 2026. Gather all original documents now and stay alert for the allotment result and fee payment notifications—the entire process from choice locking to reporting happens within just five days.