The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam, has issued an educational notice regarding the Special Stray Round online counselling for MBBS seats and Round 5 counselling for BDS seats for the 2026 session. The counselling will be conducted for vacant seats in government medical and dental colleges of Assam under the State Quota.

Candidates who have qualified in NEET UG 2026 conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) can participate in the counselling, provided they meet the eligibility conditions under the Assam Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Rules, 2017, as amended up to 2026, and satisfy the applicable NEET UG cut-off requirements.

Eligibility and Participation Rules

Candidates must fulfil the prescribed eligibility criteria to participate in the Special Stray Round for MBBS and Round 5 for BDS.

The Directorate has clarified the following restrictions:

• Candidates who have joined a seat up to the Special Stray Round or Round 5 of All India Quota counselling are not eligible.

• Candidates who have joined a seat through the State Quota Stray Round are also not eligible.

• Candidates who have already registered and participated in Assam State Quota counselling up to the Stray Round do not need to register again.

• Previously registered eligible candidates can directly participate in the online choice-filling process for the Special Stray Round or Round 5.

Assam NEET UG 2026 Counselling Schedule

The Directorate has announced the following schedule for the counselling process:

Candidates must complete the registration and choice-filling activities within the specified deadlines.

Choice Filling and Locking Instructions

Eligible candidates can fill in their preferred colleges and courses through the online counselling portal. Choice locking will be available on 05 November 2026 from 7:00 PM to 11:59 PM.

Candidates should lock their choices within the given period. As per the notice, choices that are not locked manually will be locked automatically after the choice-locking window closes.

Seat Allotment and Admission Process

The seat allotment process will be conducted on 06 November 2026. The counselling result, along with the admission modalities, will be published on 07 November 2026.

Provisionally selected candidates must report to their respective allotted institutions and complete the admission process on 16 November 2026, as directed by the Directorate.

Official Website for Assam NEET UG Counselling

Candidates can access the online counselling portal and check further notifications through the official website of the Directorate of Medical Education, Assam.

Official Website: https://dme.assam.gov.in

Candidates are advised to visit the website regularly for updates regarding registration, choice filling, allotment results and admission instructions.

For Counselling & Admission Guidance, Call or WhatsApp: 9340961481

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