Assam NEET UG 2025: First round of counselling schedule released at dme.assam.gov.in, online registration opens July 24
Assam NEET UG 2025: The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam, has announced the schedule for the first round of online counselling for admission into first-year MBBS and BDS courses in government medical and dental colleges of Assam for the 2025 session. Eligible candidates who have qualified the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2025 and meet the state quota criteria can participate in the counselling process through the official website dme.assam.gov.in.Online registration for the counselling will begin on July 24 and continue until July 29, 2025, with the deadline set at 11:55 PM. This round of counselling is specifically for candidates seeking admission under the state quota seats, including general, PwD, reserved, and special categories.Counselling schedule and seat allotment processCandidates must complete several steps within specific timelines to secure their seats. After registration, online choice filling will be available from July 30 to August 2, with choices needing to be locked by 11:55 PM on August 2. If candidates do not lock their choices manually, the system will lock them automatically at the deadline. Seat allotment processing will take place from August 3 to August 5. The provisional result and admission modalities will be published on the official website on August 6.Candidates applying under special quotas such as Freedom Fighters, Martyrs of Assam Movement, extremist violence victims, Ex-Servicemen, serving defence personnel, and sports quotas must attend physical document verification on July 18 at the DME office in Guwahati. Those found eligible must also participate in the online counselling.Important dates for Assam NEET UG 2025 counselling
Eligibility and categories coveredThe counselling is open to candidates under the General category, persons with disabilities (PwD), and reserved categories including SC, ST, OBC-MOBC (non-creamy layer), and other Assam-specific categories such as Moran, Motak, Tai Ahom, Chutia, Koch Rajbongshi, TGL/Ex-TGL, along with special categories mentioned above. Candidates belonging to OBC/MOBC creamy layer are advised to apply under the General category.
Steps to register for Assam NEET UG 2025 counselling online
1. Visit the official website: Go to dme.assam.gov.in and locate the NEET UG 2025 counselling portal.2. Create a login account: Register using your NEET roll number, personal details, and contact information.3. Complete the online registration form: Fill in all mandatory fields accurately as per your NEET credentials and personal data.4. Upload necessary documents: Scan and upload required certificates and documents as per admission rules.5. Submit the form: Review the information, submit the form before the deadline, and download the confirmation receipt for future reference.Candidates are advised to keep all relevant documents ready in advance as per the MBBS/BDS Admission Rules 2017 (Amended up to 2025). No offline counselling will be conducted for state quota seats; all processes are to be completed online except for special quota document verification.For further updates and details, candidates must regularly check the official website dme.assam.gov.in. Information regarding counselling for NRI quota seats will be published separately in due course.TOI Education is on WhatsApp now. Follow us here.
