If you registered for Rajasthan's state quota MBBS/BDS counselling, take note: the state counselling board has pushed back several key dates in the Round 1 process. The revised merit list came out on August 20, 2026, and candidates had until 11:55 PM the same day to lock their college and course choices. Seat allotment, originally expected earlier, will now be announced on August 22, 2026. For anyone chasing a government or private medical or dental seat in Rajasthan, these shifted dates directly affect how much time you have to review your rank, adjust preferences, and prepare for reporting.
Rajasthan NEET UG Round 1 seat allotment is now scheduled for August 22, 2026, with choice-locking having closed on August 20 at 11:55 PM — candidates must check the revised merit list and be ready to report to their allotted college between August 23 and 27.
What exactly changed
This counselling round covers state quota MBBS and BDS seats across Rajasthan's government and private medical and dental colleges. The original process began with online registration and fee payment on August 12, followed by a provisional seat matrix on August 13, and the last date for form submission on August 17.
Certificate verification for Defence, Para-Military, and NRI category candidates was completed on August 19. After that, the board issued a revised merit list on August 20 instead of an earlier date, which also became the day choices had to be finally locked. This pushed the seat allotment result to August 22, a shift candidates should factor in if they were tracking an earlier expected date.
Revised Round 1 timeline at a glance
Here is the complete sequence of dates as revised by the board. Candidates who missed the choice-lock window should check the portal for any late correction facility, though none has been announced so far.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration and fee payment opens | August 12, 2026 |
| Provisional seat matrix released | August 13, 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment and form submission | August 17, 2026 |
| Certificate verification (Defence/Para Military/NRI) | August 19, 2026 |
| Revised merit list released | August 20, 2026 |
| Choice-filling auto-lock deadline | August 20, 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Round 1 seat allotment result | August 22, 2026 |
| Reporting at allotted college | August 23–27, 2026 |
| Academic session begins | September 8, 2026 |
Fees and security deposit — what you actually pay
Rajasthan's counselling fee structure is fairly standard for a state board, but the amounts differ by category and seat type, so it helps to know both figures before reporting.
- Counselling fee (non-refundable): Rs 2,500 for General category candidates; Rs 1,500 for Rajasthan-domicile SC/ST candidates.
- Security deposit for government MBBS seats: Rs 50,000, refundable.
- Security deposit for management or NRI-category MBBS seats: Rs 2,00,000 to Rs 5,00,000, refundable.
- Security deposit for BDS seats: Rs 10,000, refundable.
- All payments are accepted only through online modes on the official counselling portal.
Why the revised merit list matters more than you think
Your rank on the revised merit list — not the provisional one you may have seen earlier — is what decides your standing for choice locking and eventual allotment. Choices entered earlier in the process still count, but candidates could edit them right up to the 11:55 PM cutoff on August 20.
If a candidate did nothing after the revised list came out, whatever preferences were already saved got locked in as final. This is a common trip-up in state counselling: candidates assume they will get a fresh reminder or extra window, but auto-lock deadlines in most state processes, including this one, are firm.
What to do right now
If you're a candidate in this counselling cycle, here is a short checklist to work through in the coming days.
- Log in to ug.neetrajasthan.com with your NEET UG 2026 roll number and check your revised state and category rank.
- Download and save the merit list PDF for your records — you may need it during document verification.
- If choices are already locked, wait for the August 22 allotment result rather than trying to re-edit anything.
- Keep original NEET UG documents, category certificates, and domicile proof ready in case of allotment.
- If allotted a seat, plan to report to the college between August 23 and 27 — missing this window can cost you the seat.
- Watch the portal for any corrigendum on reporting or upgradation options after Round 1 results are out.
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
When is the Rajasthan NEET UG 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result coming out?
The revised schedule places the Round 1 seat allotment result on August 22, 2026, on ug.neetrajasthan.com.
Can I still edit my choices after the revised merit list was published?
Choice editing was allowed only until the auto-lock deadline of 11:55 PM on August 20, 2026. After that, whatever preferences were saved became final for Round 1.
What is the counselling fee for Rajasthan NEET UG 2026?
General category candidates pay Rs 2,500, while Rajasthan-domicile SC/ST candidates pay Rs 1,500. Both fees are non-refundable and payable only online.
How much security deposit do I need to pay for a government MBBS seat?
Rs 50,000 is required for government MBBS seats, refundable in nature. Management or NRI quota MBBS seats require a much higher deposit of Rs 2 lakh to Rs 5 lakh, while BDS seats require Rs 10,000.
What happens between allotment and college reporting?
Candidates allotted a seat on August 22 must report to their allotted college between August 23 and 27, 2026, carrying original documents for verification and admission formalities.
When does the academic session start for Rajasthan MBBS/BDS 2026 admissions?
The academic session for those admitted through this counselling process is set to begin on September 8, 2026.
Does this counselling cover both MBBS and BDS seats?
Yes, this Round 1 process covers state quota MBBS and BDS seats in government and private medical and dental colleges across Rajasthan.
With allotment day just around the corner, the priority for Rajasthan NEET UG candidates is simple: confirm your revised rank, keep documents ready, and don't miss the August 23–27 reporting window if you get a seat. Keep checking ug.neetrajasthan.com for any further corrigendum on reporting or upgradation before Round 2 opens.
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