If you're a NEET UG 2026 candidate hoping for an MBBS or BDS seat under Rajasthan's state quota, this is a deadline-heavy week you cannot afford to miss. The Rajasthan Medical and Dental Counselling Board has put out the Round 1 provisional merit list, and candidates whose documents have been verified can now go in and lock their college choices. The window for this closes on the night of August 25, 2026, with results of the first round due four days later. Missing the choice-locking deadline, even by a few minutes, can mean losing a real shot at a good college in this round.
Verified Rajasthan NEET candidates must lock their college choices by 11:55 PM on August 25, 2026, or their existing saved choices will be auto-locked, with Round 1 results out on August 29.
What has actually happened
The Rajasthan Medical and Dental Counselling Board runs admissions to 85% of state quota seats in the state's medical and dental colleges, separately from the central counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee. After candidates who registered for Round 1 completed document verification, the board has now released a Revised Provisional Merit List reflecting that verification.
Three separate lists have gone up on the official portal: a general revised merit list, a list for Defence and Para Military quota candidates, and a separate list for NRI (Non-Resident Indian) quota applicants. Each candidate should check the list relevant to their category, not just the general one, to confirm their rank and eligibility for this round.
Round 1 counselling schedule
The counselling has moved through several stages already. Here is where things stand and what's still to come.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration and fee payment | August 12, 2026 |
| Provisional seat matrix released | August 13, 2026 |
| Revised merit list after verification | August 25, 2026 |
| Choice filling closes and auto-locks | August 25, 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Round 1 seat allotment result | August 29, 2026 |
Who this list covers — and who it doesn't
Only NEET UG 2026-qualified candidates who registered for Rajasthan counselling and completed document verification within the given window appear on this list. This is an important distinction: qualifying NEET and registering for counselling is not enough — verification is the gate that determines whether you can fill choices in this round.
If you registered but your documents weren't verified in time, you will not show up on the Round 1 merit list and cannot participate in this round's choice filling or allotment. The board has indicated such candidates may still get a chance in later rounds, subject to available seats and its own rules — so this is not the end of the road, but it does mean losing access to the widest pool of seats in Round 1.
How to check your rank and lock choices correctly
The process is straightforward but needs care, especially around the auto-lock feature.
Once you've confirmed your position on the relevant list, log in to fill and order your choices. Treat this list-building step seriously: it is the single biggest lever you have in this round.
- Visit ug.neetrajasthan.com and open the Notifications section to find and download the Round 1 merit list PDF.
- Locate your NEET UG roll number on the correct category list (general, Defence/Para Military, or NRI) and save the file for reference.
- Log in to the choice-filling portal using your registered NEET UG roll number and password.
- List preferred colleges and courses (MBBS or BDS) strictly in the order you'd actually want to join them — not just the ones you think you'll get.
- Cross-check each college's fee structure and the category-wise seat matrix before saving choices, since fees and reservation categories vary widely across Rajasthan's government and private colleges.
- Remember that all saved choices will automatically lock at 11:55 PM on August 25, 2026, whether or not you manually confirm them — so review early rather than at the last minute.
What happens after allotment on August 29
Once the Round 1 seat allotment result is out, allotted candidates must pay the required tuition fee within the stated deadline and then physically report to the allotted college with original documents. Skipping this step, or reporting late, risks cancellation of the allotted seat — a costly mistake this late in the admission cycle.
Candidates who don't get a seat in Round 1 are not out of the process; they can wait for Round 2, when seats vacated by others (including those who don't report, or who move up via upgradation) get added back into the pool.
Documents to keep ready for reporting
If you do get allotted a seat, have both originals and photocopies ready well before the reporting deadline, since colleges typically don't allow submission delays.
- NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard
- Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets and certificates
- Category certificate, if applicable
- Rajasthan domicile certificate, if applicable
- Government-issued photo ID proof
- Recent passport-size photographs
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What is the last date to lock choices for Rajasthan NEET UG Round 1?
Choice filling closes at 11:55 PM on August 25, 2026. All saved choices automatically lock at that time, whether or not you manually confirm them.
When will the Round 1 seat allotment result be announced?
The Round 1 allotment result is scheduled for August 29, 2026, on ug.neetrajasthan.com.
I registered but wasn't verified in time — can I still fill choices?
No. Only candidates who completed document verification appear on the Round 1 merit list and can fill choices this round. You may still be eligible for later rounds if permitted by the board.
Are there separate merit lists for reserved categories?
Yes. Along with the general revised merit list, the board has released separate lists for the Defence and Para Military category and for NRI quota candidates.
What if I don't get any seat in Round 1?
You can wait for Round 2 counselling, when seats vacated by other candidates (due to non-reporting, upgradation, or cancellation) are added back into the available pool.
What documents do I need if I get allotted a seat?
Carry your NEET UG admit card and scorecard, Class 10 and 12 certificates, category and domicile certificates (if applicable), a government photo ID, and recent passport-size photos, along with photocopies of each.
Does this counselling cover all MBBS/BDS seats in Rajasthan?
It covers the 85% state quota seats in Rajasthan's government and private medical and dental colleges; the remaining seats are handled through central (All India Quota) counselling.
If you're on Rajasthan's Round 1 merit list, don't wait until the last hour to fill and save your college choices — check the seat matrix and fee structure now, order your preferences honestly, and confirm the lock before 11:55 PM on August 25. Watch ug.neetrajasthan.com for the allotment result on August 29 and be ready to report and pay fees promptly if you're allotted a seat.
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