The Office of the Chairman, NEET UG Medical & Dental Admission/Counselling Board-2026 (based at SMS Medical College, Jaipur) has published the 'Provisional combined PwD merit list (Round 1)' for MBBS and BDS admissions 2026, dated 22 August 2026. This is a ranked list of 72 Rajasthan-domicile candidates who applied for admission under the PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) category, after their category and disability certificates were checked by the Board. It is not a seat allotment — it is the merit ranking that will feed into Round 1 seat allotment for these candidates. The list gives each candidate's NEET UG 2026 marks, their All-India NEET rank, and their Combined State Merit Rank, along with the category they originally filled versus the category the Board has actually accepted after verification.
This is only a provisional list — every PwBD candidate on it must check the 'Add. Category (Verified)' column, because several candidates who applied as PwBD show a blank or '--' there, meaning their disability status was NOT confirmed and they may not get the PwBD reservation benefit despite being named on this list.
What This List Is (and Isn't)
PwBD stands for 'Persons with Benchmark Disabilities' — candidates who have declared a recognised disability (as defined under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act) at the time of NEET registration, and who are entitled to reserved seats set aside for disabled candidates within every category — General, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST and MBC-NCL.
This document is a 'provisional' merit list. That means the Board has ranked candidates for Round 1 counselling based on their NEET UG 2026 score and their verified category, but it is not the final allotment. Candidates should treat it as a checkpoint to confirm their details are correctly recorded before allotment proceeds.
It is a 'combined' list, meaning it merges PwBD candidates from all social categories together and ranks them purely on NEET marks, while separately recording which social category (General/EWS/OBC/SC/ST/MBC) each candidate belongs to.
Reading Your Rank: NEET AI Rank vs Combined State Merit Rank
Each row shows two different rank numbers, and mixing them up is a common source of confusion.
'NEET AI Rank' is the candidate's All-India rank from the national NEET UG 2026 result — the same rank used across the whole country.
'Combined State Merit Rank' is a Rajasthan-specific rank, assigned only among the candidates on this PwBD list, based on NEET marks. This is the rank that will actually matter for Round 1 seat allotment within Rajasthan's counselling process — not the All-India rank.
On this list, marks range from 576 (highest, All-India rank 20,015, State Merit Rank 2,844) down to 177 (lowest listed, All-India rank 11,94,651, State Merit Rank 14,069).
The Trap: 'Category Filled' vs 'Category Considered' vs 'Verified' PwBD Status
The list has four category-related columns, and the difference between them can change a candidate's actual entitlement:
'Category (Filled)' and 'Add. Category (Filled)' show what the candidate entered in their own application — for example, a candidate may have filled 'General' as their social category and 'PwBD' as their additional (disability) category.
'Category (Considered)' shows what the Board has actually accepted after checking the candidate's caste/income certificates. In several cases on this list, a candidate who filled 'General' has been reclassified and is now 'Considered' under 'EWS' — meaning their EWS certificate was accepted and their category was corrected upward or sideways in the process.
'Add. Category (Verified)' shows whether the PwBD (disability) claim itself was confirmed. This is the column every candidate must check carefully. Where this column shows 'PwBD', the disability status is confirmed. Where it shows '--' (blank), the candidate's disability claim has NOT been verified — meaning, as things stand, they will not get the PwBD reservation benefit in that category, even though their name appears on this PwBD list for ranking purposes.
The sample below shows both situations — some candidates whose PwBD status is confirmed, and some whose PwBD status shows as unverified.
| Candidate | Category (Filled) | Category (Considered) | PwBD Status (Verified) | Combined State Merit Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Himank Jangir | OBC NCL PwBD | OBC NCL | Verified | 2844 |
| Vimal Sharma | General PwBD | EWS | Verified | 6685 |
| Harshita Kala | SC PwBD | SC | Verified | 9492 |
| Virendra Sharma | General PwBD | EWS | Verified | 10319 |
| Nandani Chouhan | SC PwBD | SC | Not verified (--) | 11367 |
| Pankaj Kumar Meena | ST PwBD | ST | Verified | 12311 |
| Khushi Sharma | General/EWS PwBD | EWS | Not verified (--) | 13036 |
| Premdeep Singh Jodha | General PwBD | EWS | Verified | 13464 |
| Nusarat Bano | General PwBD | EWS | Verified | 13757 |
| Janu Chawala | SC PwBD | SC | Not verified (--) | 13950 |
Which Categories Are Covered
The 72 candidates on this list come from across Rajasthan's category structure, each with a PwBD (disability) claim layered on top of their social category:
- General — unreserved category
- EWS — Economically Weaker Section
- OBC NCL — Other Backward Classes, Non-Creamy Layer
- SC — Scheduled Caste
- ST — Scheduled Tribe
- MBC NCL — Most Backward Classes, Non-Creamy Layer (a Rajasthan-specific reserved category)
Why 'Not Verified' Matters — Don't Ignore a Blank Column
Being included in this PwBD list does not automatically guarantee a disability-quota seat. The Board evaluates disability certificates separately — usually through a medical board assessment — and only candidates whose disability is confirmed carry the PwBD benefit forward into seat allotment.
If your row shows '--' under 'Add. Category (Verified)', it means the Board is currently treating you as NOT having a confirmed benchmark disability for reservation purposes, even though you applied and appear on this list. This can directly affect which seats you are eligible for and at what rank you compete.
The notice does not specify a separate deadline or process for raising objections to this provisional list. Candidates who believe their PwBD status, category, marks, or rank has been recorded incorrectly should immediately check the official Rajasthan NEET UG counselling website and contact the counselling board (Office of the Chairman, NEET UG Medical & Dental Admission/Counselling Board, SMS Medical College, Jaipur) with their supporting documents before Round 1 allotment is finalised.
What Candidates Should Check Right Now
Every PwBD applicant for Rajasthan NEET UG 2026 counselling should go through this list carefully and confirm the following:
- Your name, Registration ID and NEET ID appear correctly on the list.
- Your NEET UG 2026 marks and NEET All-India Rank match your official NEET UG 2026 result.
- Your 'Category (Filled)' matches what you actually entered during registration.
- Your 'Category (Considered)' is the category you should now expect to compete under — check if it has changed from what you filled (e.g., General shifted to EWS).
- Your 'Add. Category (Verified)' column shows 'PwBD' and not '--'. If it shows '--', your disability benefit has not been confirmed.
- Your 'Combined State Merit Rank' — this is the rank that will be used for Round 1 seat allotment within this PwBD list.
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
Is this my final seat allotment?
No. This is a provisional merit list — a ranking of PwBD candidates by NEET marks after category verification. It is used as an input for Round 1 counselling; it is not the seat allotment result itself.
What does 'PwBD' mean?
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities — candidates with a recognised disability under the applicable disability law, who are entitled to reserved seats within their social category (General, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST or MBC-NCL).
My category shows differently in 'Considered' than what I filled — is that an error?
Not necessarily. The Board reviews caste/income certificates during verification and may reclassify a candidate — for example, several candidates who filled 'General' are shown as 'EWS' in the Considered column, because their EWS certificate was accepted.
My 'Add. Category (Verified)' column shows '--'. Does that mean I lose my disability quota benefit?
It indicates that, as of this provisional list, your PwBD (disability) status has not been confirmed, so the PwBD reservation may not apply to you in seat allotment. You should contact the counselling board immediately with your disability certificate to resolve this.
Which rank matters for Round 1 — my NEET All-India Rank or my Combined State Merit Rank?
For Rajasthan's counselling process, the Combined State Merit Rank shown on this list is the rank used among PwBD candidates for Round 1 seat allotment.
I don't see my name on this list at all — what should I do?
The notice does not describe a specific grievance process, but candidates whose names are missing or whose details appear incorrect should check the official Rajasthan NEET UG counselling website and contact the counselling board office at SMS Medical College, Jaipur, without delay.
Does this list cover both MBBS and BDS seats?
Yes, the notice states it is the provisional combined PwD merit list for Round 1 of MBBS & BDS admissions 2026.
Are candidates from outside Rajasthan on this list?
No. All 72 candidates listed have 'Rajasthan' recorded as their domicile.
If you are a PwBD candidate in Rajasthan's NEET UG 2026 counselling, find your row on the official list, and pay special attention to the 'Category (Considered)' and 'Add. Category (Verified)' columns — not just your rank. Any mismatch there can change your actual reservation benefit in Round 1 allotment, so raise it with the counselling board right away if something looks wrong.
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