The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam, has announced the schedule for the third round of online counselling for first-year MBBS and BDS admissions for the 2026 session. Registration for Assam NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 3 starts on September 28 and will remain open until October 1, 2026, on the official website, dme.assam.gov.in.

Assam NEET UG Round 3 Counselling 2026: Latest Update

According to the DME Assam notice, Round 3 will fill vacant MBBS and BDS seats under the State Quota in the state's government medical and dental colleges. Online registration closes on October 1 at 11:55 PM, after which choice filling will run from October 2 to October 5 until 10:00 PM. The Round 3 result will be displayed on October 9, 2026, along with the modalities of admission.

Background: How Assam NEET UG Counselling Works

Assam NEET UG counselling is the state-level admission process for MBBS and BDS courses conducted by DME Assam, covering seats under the state quota, while All India Quota seats are handled separately by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). Admission is based on NEET UG rank, category, seat availability, and the choices filled by candidates. The state process began with Round 1 registration in mid-August 2026, and Round 3 now follows the completion of the first two rounds.

Assam NEET UG Round 3 2026: Important Dates

EventDate
Online registration beginsSeptember 28, 2026
Last date for online registrationOctober 1, 2026 (till 11:55 PM)
Choice filling and lockingOctober 2 to 5, 2026 (till 10:00 PM)
Round 3 result and admission modalitiesOctober 9, 2026
Reporting to allotted institutionOctober 13 to 14, 2026

Eligibility for Assam NEET UG Round 3

  • Candidates must have qualified NEET UG 2026 conducted by the National Testing Agency
  • Candidates must meet the prescribed NEET UG 2026 cut-off score
  • Candidates must satisfy the eligibility norms under the Medical Colleges and Dental Colleges of Assam (Regulation of Admission into 1st Year MBBS/BDS Courses) Rules, 2017, as amended
  • Candidates who took part in Round 1 or Round 2 do not need to register again and can go directly to choice filling

Steps to Register for Assam NEET UG Round 3 Counselling 2026

  1. Visit the official website, dme.assam.gov.in
  2. Open the NEET UG counselling section and select the Round 3 MBBS/BDS registration link
  3. Complete online registration with NEET UG details, unless already registered in Round 1 or Round 2
  4. Upload the required documents and pay the applicable fee, if any, as per the notice
  5. Log in during the choice filling window and arrange college preferences
  6. Lock the choices before the deadline and save a copy of the confirmation
Candidates are advised to complete registration well before the deadline and to keep checking the official DME Assam website for any revision in the schedule.— DME Assam Counselling Advisory

Impact on Students

Round 3 offers a fresh opportunity to candidates who missed registration earlier, and lets those already in the process seek a new allotment or change of college. Because registration lasts only four days and choice filling follows immediately, aspirants need to keep documents and college preferences ready in advance.

What Happens Next

After the October 9 result, allotted candidates are expected to report to their institutions on October 13 and 14 for verification and admission. Assam's counselling structure also includes later rounds such as mop-up and stray vacancy rounds for seats that remain unfilled, so candidates without an allotment should keep watching the official portal.

Conclusion

With the Assam NEET UG Round 3 counselling 2026 schedule now out, eligible candidates should register between September 28 and October 1, complete choice filling by October 5, and prepare for the October 9 result and October 13 to 14 reporting to secure their MBBS or BDS seat.

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