If you're a NEET UG 2026 qualifier hoping for an MBBS or BDS seat through the Rajasthan state quota, the clock has already started running. The state's medical and dental admission board has opened registration for Round 1 of counselling, and the entire process — from registration to a revised merit list — is packed into roughly a week and a half. Missing even one deadline in this schedule, especially the fee payment or application submission cutoff, can cost you a seat you were otherwise eligible for. This piece breaks down every date in plain terms and tells you what to prioritise right now.
Rajasthan NEET UG Round 1 registration, fee payment and choice filling all fall within a narrow August window, so candidates must complete both parts of the application and pay fees well before the 8 PM deadline on the closing date to stay in contention.
What has actually been released
Rajasthan's state counselling authority for medical and dental admissions has published the full Round 1 timeline for NEET UG 2026 candidates seeking MBBS and BDS seats in the state's colleges. This covers everything from opening registration to declaring a revised merit list after category-specific verification.
Registration and fee payment opened on August 12, and the provisional seat matrix — the list of seats likely to be available across colleges and categories, subject to final confirmation — was published the very next day, on August 13.
The full Round 1 schedule at a glance
Here is the sequence of events as released by the board. Note how compressed the window is between opening registration and generating the revised merit list — under ten days in total.
| Event | Date/Time |
|---|---|
| Registration and fee submission opens | August 12, 2026 |
| Provisional seat matrix published | August 13, 2026 |
| Security deposit and choice filling window | August 14–20, 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | August 17, 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Last date to submit Part 1 and Part 2 of application | August 17, 2026, 8:00 PM |
| Provisional merit list | August 18, 2026 |
| Verification for Defence/Para-Military and NRI category candidates | August 19, 2026 |
| Revised merit list | August 20, 2026 |
Why the fee and application deadlines matter more than they look
Notice that the fee payment deadline (4 PM on August 17) is earlier than the final application submission deadline (8 PM the same day). This is a common trap: candidates sometimes assume they can complete the fee payment right up until the application closes, but the board has set a separate, earlier cutoff for the fee itself.
Practically, this means you should treat 4 PM on August 17 as your real deadline, not 8 PM. Leave a buffer of at least a day for payment gateway issues, bank confirmations, or document upload glitches — these are the most common reasons candidates get shut out of a counselling round entirely.
Both Part 1 (personal and academic details) and Part 2 (choice filling and preferences) of the application need to be completed. An incomplete submission, even if the fee has been paid, is unlikely to be considered valid for the round.
Choice filling and the security deposit
The choice-filling window runs from August 14 to August 20, overlapping with several other stages of the process, including the provisional and revised merit lists. This means your college and course preferences can be edited even after the provisional merit list appears on August 18, right up to the August 20 deadline — so it's worth revisiting your choices once you know where you provisionally stand.
A security deposit is also required alongside choice filling. This is a standard refundable amount used to discourage candidates from blocking seats without intent to join; it's typically adjusted or refunded depending on whether you accept and join an allotted seat. Keep the payment receipt safe, as it is usually needed at the reporting stage.
What the two merit lists and the verification step mean for you
The provisional merit list on August 18 gives candidates their first indication of rank within the Rajasthan counselling pool. This is provisional because certain category claims — specifically Defence/Para-Military quota and NRI (Non-Resident Indian) quota — need document verification before they can be finalised.
That verification happens on August 19, and only after it is complete does the board release the revised merit list on August 20. If you are applying under either of these two categories, be ready with your supporting documents (service certificates, dependency proofs, NRI sponsor documents, as applicable) well before the verification date — delays here can push your case out of the revised list and affect your seat allotment position.
Quick checklist before you register
Given the tight timeline, it helps to have everything ready before you log in to register, rather than scrambling mid-process.
- NEET UG 2026 scorecard and admit card details
- Class 10 and 12 marksheets and certificates
- Category certificate (if applicable) — caste, PwD, Defence/Para-Military, or NRI documentation
- Domicile/residence proof for Rajasthan state quota eligibility
- A working payment method with sufficient limit for the application fee and security deposit
- A shortlist of colleges and courses (MBBS/BDS) in order of genuine preference, ready before the choice-filling window opens
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
Who can register for Rajasthan NEET UG Round 1 counselling 2026?
Candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 and meet the state's eligibility criteria (typically including Rajasthan domicile or other qualifying conditions set by the board) for MBBS and BDS admission can register during the announced window.
What is the actual last date to complete registration?
Fee payment closes at 4 PM on August 17, 2026, and the full application (Part 1 and Part 2) must be submitted by 8 PM the same day. Treat the earlier fee deadline as your real cutoff.
Can I change my college/course choices after submitting them once?
Yes, the choice-filling window is open from August 14 to August 20, so you can revise your preferences during this period, including after the provisional merit list is out on August 18.
What happens if I fall under the NRI or Defence/Para-Military quota?
Your category claim goes through a separate verification step on August 19, after which a revised merit list incorporating verified claims is released on August 20. Keep your supporting documents ready in advance.
Is the seat matrix released on August 13 final?
No, it is described as provisional. Actual seat numbers can be adjusted before final allotment, so candidates should not treat it as the confirmed final count.
Is the security deposit refundable?
Security deposits in state counselling processes are generally adjustable or refundable based on whether a candidate accepts and joins an allotted seat; candidates should check the board's specific refund terms and retain their payment receipt.
Does this schedule cover only Round 1?
Yes, this is specifically the Round 1 timeline. Further rounds, mop-up rounds, or stray vacancy rounds (if needed) would follow separately with their own schedules.
For NEET UG candidates hoping to secure a Rajasthan MBBS or BDS seat, the next ten days are the ones that count — get your documents, fee payment and choices sorted well before the deadlines rather than at the last hour. Keep checking the official counselling portal for the provisional and revised merit lists, and watch for the Round 2 schedule once Round 1 allotment concludes.
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