The Gujarat NEET UG Counselling 2026 is the official, centralized admission process for medical aspirants seeking MBBS, BDS, Ayurvedic, and Homeopathy seats across the state. The counselling is meticulously organized and administered by the Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC), Government of Gujarat.
Admissions for the 85% state quota seats—which cover Government, Grant-in-Aid, and Self-Financed (Private) medical colleges, including Management and NRI quotas—are based strictly on the merit obtained in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026. The process involves an online PIN purchase, registration, physical document verification at designated Help Centers, and online choice filling.
To participate in the ACPUGMEC Gujarat NEET 2026 state counselling, candidates must meet the following mandatory criteria:
Nationality & Domicile: The candidate must be an Indian citizen (or NRI for the NRI quota). The candidate must be born in Gujarat OR possess a valid Domicile Certificate of Gujarat state.
NEET Qualification: Candidates must have successfully cleared the NEET UG 2026 examination and secured the minimum qualifying percentile set by the NTA.
Academic Qualifications: Crucially, the applicant must have passed their 10th and 12th standard examinations from a recognized board/school situated within the state of Gujarat. (Exceptions exist for children of defense personnel or Gujarat cadre officers).
Minimum Marks: General category candidates require a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in PCB in their 12th standard. For SC/ST/SEBC candidates, the minimum 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.
Candidates must carry the following original documents along with self-attested photocopies to the Help Center for verification:
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
NEET UG 2026 Scorecard / Rank Letter
Class 10th Marksheet
Class 12th Marksheet
Proof of Birth Place (School Leaving Certificate/Transfer Certificate/Birth Certificate)
Domicile Certificate of Gujarat (Only if born outside Gujarat but claiming state domicile)
Caste Certificate (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS) issued by the competent authority of Gujarat (if applicable)
Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate for SEBC candidates, issued on or after April 1, 2024
Printout of ACPUGMEC Registration Form
Receipt of Online PIN Purchase
Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar Card)
Official Website: All official notifications, PIN purchases, and the online application portal are hosted on the ACPUGMEC website at medadmgujarat.org.
Follow these step-by-step instructions to apply:
Online PIN Purchase: Visit medadmgujarat.org when the admission window opens. Pay the non-refundable registration fee via the online payment gateway to generate your unique 14-digit PIN.
Online Registration: Use the purchased PIN, your NEET 2026 Roll Number, and email ID to log in and create an account.
Fill the Form: Accurately fill out the online registration form with your personal details, academic history, and category claims.
Submit and Print: Submit the form and take a printout of the 'Registration Details' page.
Prior Appointment for Verification: Schedule a prior online appointment for document verification at a designated Help Center.
Physical Document Verification: Visit the selected Help Center on the scheduled date and time with your printed registration form and all original documents for physical verification.
Merit List & Choice Filling: After successful verification, ACPUGMEC will publish a state merit list. Eligible candidates must then log in to submit their college and course preferences (web options) for seat allotment.
