The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam has released the provisional Assam State merit list for NEET UG 2026, used for admission to first-year MBBS and BDS courses under the 85% state quota in government medical and dental colleges of Assam. The list is available for download on the official DME Assam website. This article explains what the list contains, how to download it, the category correction process, and the counselling steps that follow - based strictly on officially reported details, with any unavailable information clearly marked.
Direct Link to Check Assam NEET UG Merit List 2026
Assam NEET UG 2026 Merit List: Overview Table
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting/Issuing Authority | Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam |
| Name of List | Provisional Assam State Merit List, NEET UG 2026 |
| Exam Name | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026, conducted by NTA |
| Category Correction Window | Reported to open August 5, 2026 (exact closing date not confirmed - see Important Dates) |
| Mode of List | Online PDF |
| Official Website | dme.assam.gov.in |
| Assam NEET UG counselling 2026 start | August 13, 2026 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Provisional Assam State merit list for NEET UG 2026 released | Released (exact date not confirmed on the official page checked for this article - verify on dme.assam.gov.in) |
| Category change/correction form available online | Reported as August 5, 2026 |
| Last date for category correction/inclusion request (in person at DME office) | Reported dates vary across sources (August 11, 2026 and August 17, 2026 have both been reported) - confirm the exact deadline on the official DME notice before applying |
| Document verification / offline counselling | Reported as August 20, 2026 |
| Assam NEET UG counselling 2026 start | August 13, 2026 |
What the Merit List Contains
Based on the format used by DME Assam in recent NEET UG cycles, the state merit list PDF typically includes the following fields for each candidate:
- Roll number
- Candidate name
- Sex/gender
- Category (General/SC/ST/OBC-MOBC/EWS/PwD etc.)
- Total marks obtained in NEET UG
- Percentile score
- NEET UG all-India rank
- State merit rank
- Applicant's state
How to Download the Assam NEET UG 2026 Merit List
- Visit the official DME Assam website: dme.assam.gov.in.
- Look for the link titled "Provisional Assam State Merit List of NEET UG 2026" under the Latest Updates or Public Utility section.
- Click the link to open the merit list PDF.
- Use Ctrl+F (or the search option on mobile) to search for your name or NEET roll number.
- Download and save the PDF for reference during counselling.
How to Apply for Category Change or Inclusion in the List
- Download and fill the category change/inclusion form from the official DME Assam website.
- Attach supporting documents (PRC, category certificate, mark sheets, etc.) as specified in the notice.
- Submit the form in person at the DME office (Room No. 5, 2nd floor, as used in recent cycles) within the notified deadline.
- Applications sent by email or post are typically not accepted - in-person submission has been required in recent cycles.
Important Instructions
- Check your name, roll number, category, gender, marks, percentile, and rank carefully on the merit list; report discrepancies within the correction window.
- The merit list is provisional - a final list will follow after corrections are processed.
- The Assam state merit list applies only to the 85% state quota; AIQ (15%) seats are allotted separately by MCC.
- Keep checking the official DME Assam website regularly, as counselling and document verification dates are announced there.
- Do not rely on unofficial WhatsApp/Telegram forwards for dates or figures - cross-check with the official notification.