The Assam NEET UG Counselling 2026 is the official process for medical aspirants seeking admission into MBBS and BDS courses under the 85% state quota seats in Assam. The counselling is organized and regulated by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam.
Admissions are granted entirely based on the merit and scores achieved in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026. The counselling process typically involves online registration, release of the Assam state merit list, online choice filling (web options), and subsequent seat allotment, followed by physical document verification at the allotted medical colleges.
To participate in the DME Assam NEET 2026 counselling, candidates must meet the following mandatory criteria:
Nationality & Domicile: The applicant must be an Indian citizen. Importantly, the candidate must be a permanent resident of Assam and must possess a valid Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) issued by the competent authority.
NEET Qualification: Candidates must have successfully cleared the NEET UG 2026 examination and secured the minimum qualifying percentile set by the NTA.
Academic Qualifications: Must have passed the 10+2 examination from the Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) or any other recognized board, with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects. Candidate must have studied from Class 7 to 12 in the state of Assam.
Minimum Marks: General category applicants need a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in PCB. For SC/ST(P)/ST(H)/OBC/MOBC candidates, the requirement is 40%, and for PwD, it is 45%.
Age Limit: The candidate must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2026.
During the physical reporting phase at the allotted college, candidates must present the following original documents along with a set of self-attested photocopies:
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
NEET UG 2026 Scorecard / Rank Letter
Class 10th Admit Card/Certificate (serves as Date of Birth proof)
Class 12th Certificate and Marksheet
Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) of Assam (Annexure-I of the application form)
Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/MOBC) if applicable
NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) Certificate for OBC/MOBC candidates
EWS Certificate (if applicable)
Valid Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, etc.)
Recent Passport-size Photographs
Official Website: All official notifications, merit lists, and application links are hosted on the Directorate of Medical Education portal at dme.assam.gov.in.
Follow these step-by-step instructions to apply:
Official Notification: Keep a close watch on the official website (dme.assam.gov.in) for the 2026 counselling schedule and the official admission brochure.
Online Registration: Click on the online application link provided on the DME Assam portal when the registration window opens.
Fill Application Form: Enter your NEET 2026 Roll Number, scores, personal details, academic history, and category details accurately.
Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your recent photograph, signature, and necessary certificates (like the PRC and Caste Certificate) as per the specified dimensions.
Submit the Form: Review all details and submit the application. Keep a printed copy of the application form and the declaration.
State Merit List & Web Options: Once DME Assam publishes the state merit list, log in to the portal to exercise your college choices (web options) according to your preference.
Seat Allotment & Reporting: Download the allotment letter if a seat is allocated and report to the respective principal of the allotted medical college for final document verification and admission.
