Assam NEET UG Counselling 2026 : – The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam, has released an important educational notice regarding Special Stray Round Online Counselling for MBBS and 5th Round Counselling for BDS courses in Government Medical and Dental Colleges of Assam for the academic session 2026.
As per the latest notification dated 3 November 2026, candidates who have qualified in NEET UG 2026 and fulfil the prescribed eligibility criteria can participate in this counselling process for vacant MBBS seats and BDS seats under the Assam State Quota.
The online registration process will be available on 4 November 2026, followed by choice filling, choice locking, seat allotment and reporting.
Candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS courses in Assam should carefully check the eligibility conditions and complete the counselling process within the scheduled dates.
Assam NEET UG Counselling 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Counselling Authority | Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam |
| Government | Government of Assam |
| Counselling Name | Special Stray Round MBBS & 5th Round BDS |
| Academic Session | 2026 |
| Courses | MBBS & BDS |
| Counselling Mode | Online |
| Quota | Assam State Quota |
| Eligibility Examination | NEET UG 2026 |
| Registration Date | 4 November 2026 |
| Choice Filling Date | 5 November 2026 |
| Choice Locking Date | 5 November 2026 |
| Seat Allotment Processing | 6 November 2026 |
| Result Date | 7 November 2026 |
| Reporting/Joining Date | 16 November 2026 |
| Official Website | www.dme.assam.gov.in |
Who Can Apply for Assam Special Stray Round MBBS & 5th Round BDS Counselling 2026?
Candidates who have qualified in NEET UG 2026, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), are eligible to participate in the online counselling process, provided they fulfil all the eligibility criteria mentioned in the Medical Colleges and Dental Colleges of Assam (Regulation of Admission into 1st Year MBBS/BDS Courses) Rules, 2017, as amended up to 2026.
Candidates must also meet the prescribed NEET UG 2026 cutoff score.
Important Eligibility Conditions:
- Candidates must have qualified NEET UG 2026.
- Candidates must fulfil the prescribed eligibility criteria for MBBS/BDS admission in Assam.
- Candidates must satisfy the applicable NEET UG 2026 cutoff requirements.
- Candidates who have already joined up to the Special Stray Round or Round 5 of All India Quota (AIQ) or the Stray Round of State Quota are NOT eligible to participate.
Important Notice for Already Registered Candidates
According to the official notification, candidates who have already registered and participated in the Stray Round of State Counselling do not need to register again.
Such candidates will be able to participate directly in the online choice-filling process for the Special Stray Round MBBS / 5th Round BDS Counselling.
Candidates should carefully check their registration status before proceeding.
Assam NEET UG Counselling 2026 – Important Dates
The Directorate of Medical Education, Assam, has announced the following counselling schedule:
| Events | Dates & Time |
|---|---|
| Online Registration | 04 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Online Choice Filling | 05 November 2026 (10:00 PM) |
| Online Locking of Choice | 05 November 2026 (7:00 PM to 11:59 PM) |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | 06 November 2026 |
| Counselling Result | 07 November 2026 |
| Reporting/Joining | 16 November 2026 |
Important: Candidates should complete their registration and choice-filling activities within the prescribed deadlines. Choices will be locked automatically if candidates do not lock them earlier within the specified period.
How to Apply for Assam Special Stray Round Counselling 2026?
Eligible candidates can participate in the online counselling process by following these steps:
- Visit the official website of the Directorate of Medical Education, Assam.
- Open the MBBS/BDS Special Stray Round / 5th Round Counselling 2026 portal.
- Complete online registration, if required.
- Log in to the counselling portal.
- Fill in the available college and course choices.
- Lock the choices within the specified time.
- Check the seat allotment result after publication.
- Follow the instructions for admission and reporting at the allotted institution.
Candidates who have already registered and participated in the Stray Round of State Counselling do not need to register again, as mentioned in the official notice.
Assam MBBS & BDS Counselling 2026 – Result and Admission
The processing of seat allotment is scheduled for 6 November 2026.
The counselling result, along with the modalities of admission, will be published on 7 November 2026.
Provisionally selected candidates will have to complete their admission and report to their respective allotted institutions on 16 November 2026, as directed by the Directorate of Medical Education, Assam.
Candidates are advised to follow the official admission instructions carefully.
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Conclusion
The DME Assam Special Stray Round MBBS and 5th Round BDS Counselling 2026 provides another opportunity for eligible NEET UG 2026 candidates to participate in the admission process against vacant seats in Government Medical and Dental Colleges of Assam.
Candidates should carefully check the eligibility conditions, complete the online counselling formalities within the scheduled dates and regularly visit the official DME Assam website for the latest updates.
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