The Assam NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 choice filling deadline is August 18, 2026 . Candidates must submit their preferred medical and dental college choices by 10 PM tonight. The Directorate of Medical Education, Assam (DME Assam) is managing the process for MBBS and BDS admissions under the 85% state quota.
Choice Locking
After filling preferences, candidates must lock their choices. This critical step will be available from 5 PM to 11:55 PM on August 18. Failure to lock choices may lead to disqualification from the selection process.
Key Dates and Details
The Assam NEET UG Counselling 2026 is for Round 1 admissions. The choice filling window opened on August 16 and closes today. Seat allotment processing will occur from August 19 to 21, with the Round 1 result expected on August 22.
| Particulars | Details |
| Counselling Authority | Directorate of Medical Education, Assam |
| Counselling | Assam NEET UG Counselling 2026 |
| Round | Round 1 |
| Courses | MBBS and BDS |
| Choice Filling Last Date | August 18, 2026, by 10 PM |
| Choice Locking Window | August 18, 2026, 5 PM - 11:55 PM |
| Seat Allotment Processing | August 19 - 21, 2026 |
| Round 1 Result | August 22, 2026 |
| Official Website | dme.assam.gov.in |
How to Fill Choices
Candidates must visit the official website dme.assam.gov.in . They should navigate to the NEET UG 2026 Counselling link. Log in using their registered credentials. Select the choice-filling option to view and select preferred MBBS and BDS colleges and courses. Arrange these selections in order of preference. Review all choices carefully before saving. Ensure choices are locked within the specified time frame. Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.
Seat Availability
The counselling process covers over 1,600 MBBS seats and approximately 176 BDS seats. These are available in participating state medical and dental colleges. Candidates should verify the latest official seat matrix for accurate college-wise availability before finalising their preferences.
