Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam has published the timetable for Assam NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 3 for MBBS and BDS admission courses under the State Quota in Government Medical and Dental Colleges of Assam. The last opportunity for eligible candidates to obtain admission to the available vacant seats after Round 1 and Round 2 counselling.
All candidates who have qualified in NEET-UG 2025 conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and satisfy the eligibility criteria as per “The Medical Colleges and Dental Colleges of Assam (Regulation of Admission into 1st Year MBBS/BDS Courses) are eligible to register for this Round.
The online registration portal will be available on the official website (www.dme.assam.gov.in) from the date October 6, 2025, to October 9, 2025 (up to 11:55 PM). Candidates who have already registered in Rounds 1 and 2 need not register again for Round 3 and will have to register only for choice filling, which will be available from October 10 to October 13, 2025.
After the choice filling and locking is finished, the seat allotment process will take place on October 14 to October 16, 2025, and Round 3 results will be published on October 17, 2025. The provisionally selected candidates are required to report and complete the admission process between October 21 and October 22, 2025.
The third round is the final opportunity for candidates to get a State Quota seat in Government Medical and Dental Colleges of Assam in the 2025-26 academic session.
Table of Contents
- 1 Assam NEET Counselling 2025 Round 3 Important Dates
- 2 Eligibility Criteria for State Quota Seats – Assam NEET Counselling 2025
- 3 Modes of Selection of State Quota Candidates – Assam NEET Counselling 2025
- 4 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4.1 Q. Who will manage the Assam NEET Counselling 2025 Round 3?
- 4.2 Q. Who is eligible for Assam NEET Counselling 2025 Round 3?
- 4.3 Q. Do I need to register again for Assam NEET Counselling 2025 Round 3?
- 4.4 Q. How is the seat allotment done in Assam NEET Counselling 2025 Round 3?
- 4.5 Q. Will candidates be given the option to upgrade their seats in Assam NEET Counselling 2025 Round 3?
- 4.6 Q. What is the consequence if a candidate does not report after the Assam NEET Counselling 2025 Round 3 allotment?
- 4.7 Q. How do candidates check the Assam NEET Counselling 2025 Round 3 result?
- 4.8 Q. Are there going to be special provisions for HSSLC (Science) Examination rank holders?
Assam NEET Counselling 2025 Round 3 Important Dates
Candidates who have qualified in NEET-UG 2025 and meet all eligibility conditions can take part in this round. Those who have already registered in earlier rounds do not need to register again and can directly fill their choices during the choice-filling window.
The counselling process for Round 3 will be conducted online through the official website (www.dme.assam.gov.in). Below is the complete schedule for Assam NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 3:
| Sl. No. | Activity | Dates | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Online Registration | 06/10/2025 to 09/10/2025 (till 11:55 PM) | Candidates who have already registered in Rounds 1 & 2 need not register again. |
| 2 | Online Filling of Choices | 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025 (till 10:00 PM) | All registered candidates can fill and modify choices for preferred colleges. |
| 3 | Online Locking of Choices | 13/10/2025 (5:00 PM to 11:59 PM) | Choices will be auto-locked if not locked manually before 11:59 PM. |
| 4 | Processing of Seat Allotment | 14/10/2025 to 16/10/2025 | DME will process seat allotment based on merit, preferences, and availability. |
| 5 | Publication of Round 3 Result | 17/10/2025 | Round 3 allotment list will be released on the official website. |
| 6 | Reporting and Admission to Allotted College | 21/10/2025 to 22/10/2025 | Provisionally selected candidates must report to allotted colleges with original documents. |
Eligibility Criteria for State Quota Seats – Assam NEET Counselling 2025
Candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS courses under the State Quota seats in Assam must fulfill the following eligibility conditions as per the Medical Colleges and Dental Colleges of Assam (Regulation of Admission into 1st Year MBBS/BDS Courses) Rules, 2017 (Amended up to 2025).
These criteria ensure that only genuine residents of Assam and eligible NEET-qualified candidates are considered for admission.
| Eligibility Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Citizenship | Must be an Indian citizen |
| Permanent Residency | Must be a permanent resident of Assam; parent(s) residing in Assam for ≥ 20 years |
| Schooling Requirement | Must have studied Classes VII–XII and passed Class XII from a school in Assam (with exceptions) |
| Exemption for Parents Posted Outside Assam | Applicable if parent is a Govt. employee (State/Central/Corporation) working outside the state |
| Age Limit | 17–25 years as on 31st December 2025 |
| Age Relaxation | 3 years for SC/ST (P)/ST (H)/OBC/MOBC candidates |
Modes of Selection of State Quota Candidates – Assam NEET Counselling 2025
Directorate of Medical Education (DME) in Assam conducts the admissions process to the 1st year MBBS and BDS programs for the State Quota in a transparent and merit-based process. The admissions process includes a number of steps, from submission of the Declaration Form to the list prepared for counselling. The detailed means of selection and eligibility conditions for selection under the Assam State Quota – seats are listed below:
1. Application Submission
Candidates who qualify for NEET as per the NEET Rules must apply to DME, Assam after the announcement of the NEET results using a Declaration Form.
- The Declaration Form will be available online (www.dme.assam.gov.in).
- Candidates must complete and return the Declaration Form promptly to be eligible for the State Quota process.
2. Eligibility of Candidates to be Called for Counselling
To qualify to be called for counseling under the State Quota, a candidate must meet minimum academic and examination qualifications as follows:
- The candidate must have passed the qualifying examination (10+2 or equivalent) successfully.
- The candidate must have passed all four subjects — Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology (with practical), and English in the same sitting and without granting grace marks.
- Minimum marks requirement in the qualifying examination:
- General/Unreserved Category: A minimum of 60 percent aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology taken together.
- SC/ST(P)/ST(H)/OBC/MOBC Category: A minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks in the three subjects.
- Candidates who have secured 1st or 2nd rank in the HSSLC (Science) Examination conducted by the Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) are also eligible to be called for counselling, provided they:
- Obtain qualifying marks in NEET.
- Submit authenticated proof of their position within seven (7) days from the declaration of the HSSLC (Science) or NEET result (whichever is later).
- Fulfil all other eligibility conditions for admission.
These top-ranked candidates will be placed at the top of the counselling list of their respective categories, irrespective of their NEET rank, and will be offered admission if all other criteria are met.
3. Preparation of the Counselling List
The Director of Medical Education, Assam, is responsible for preparing the counselling list based on merit and category after receiving the Declaration Forms from the eligible candidates from the State Quota and the State Merit List of the selected candidates from the NEET conducted authority.
The list will be published through an Educational Notice in an appropriate news paper and also on the official website (www.dme.assam.gov.in). The notice will contain:
- Dates of counselling
- Venue and Time
- Important terms and conditions, which should be fulfilled by candidates, who may be called for counselling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who will manage the Assam NEET Counselling 2025 Round 3?
A. Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam will conduct the Assam NEET Counselling 2025 for admissions to MBBS and BDS Courses in both the State Quota and the All India Quota (as per the seat matrix distribution policy).
Q. Who is eligible for Assam NEET Counselling 2025 Round 3?
A. All candidates who qualified in NEET 2025 and meet the State eligibility criteria of being a permanent resident of Assam and having educated in Assam from Class VII to Class XII are eligible to apply and participate in Round 3. Candidates who have not been allotted a seat in the previous rounds, and candidates who aim to upgrade their seats can additionally participate in Round 3.
Q. Do I need to register again for Assam NEET Counselling 2025 Round 3?
A. Candidates who have already registered for DME Assam NEET Counselling 2025 will not need to register again, while candidates who did not register in the previous rounds will be allowed to register and pay the registration fee for round 3 in the period indicated by DME Assam for the round 3 notification.
Q. How is the seat allotment done in Assam NEET Counselling 2025 Round 3?
A. Seat allotment for round 3 is based on the NEET 2025 merit, the reservation policy, and the preference made by each candidate in the choices listing window. The seat allotment for round 3 will be published on the Directorates official website.
Q. Will candidates be given the option to upgrade their seats in Assam NEET Counselling 2025 Round 3?
A. Candidates who were allotted seats in the previous rounds will have the options to upgrade their seats in round 3, assuming, they had selected to retain and upgrade seats in the prior round.
Q. What is the consequence if a candidate does not report after the Assam NEET Counselling 2025 Round 3 allotment?
A. If candidates do not report to the eligibility college after they are allocated either seat, in whatever condition above, the seat will be forfeited and not permitted for that round.
Q. How do candidates check the Assam NEET Counselling 2025 Round 3 result?
A. Candidates are going to be able to check the Round 3 seat allotment result in the “NEET-UG Counselling” section of the official DME Assam website (www.dme.assam.gov.in).
Q. Are there going to be special provisions for HSSLC (Science) Examination rank holders?
A. Candidates securing 1st or 2nd rank in the HSSLC (Science) Examination, conducted by the Assam Higher Secondary Education Council, will be called for counselling regardless of their NEET rank, but subject to other eligibility conditions.
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