Assam NEET UG 2026: Special Stray Round Choice Filling Deadline Today

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME) Assam is set to close the online window for choice filling in the NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Round today, November 5, 2026. Candidates participating in this institutional vacancy round must ensure their web choices are submitted through the official candidate login portal at dme.assam.gov.in before the deadline of 10:00 PM.

This phase of the counselling process is critical for students seeking admission to MBBS and BDS programmes across various state medical and dental colleges. Following the conclusion of the choice-filling window, the authorities have scheduled the choice locking facility to be available from 7:00 PM until 11:59 PM tonight. It is essential for all eligible applicants to complete the locking process within this timeframe to remain eligible for the final seat distribution.

Important Dates and Counselling Schedule

The DME Assam has outlined a clear timeline for the remaining steps of the Special Stray Round. After the submission and locking of preferences today, the authorities will process the data to determine the final seat allocations. The official seat allotment result is scheduled to be published on November 7, 2026.

Candidates are advised to monitor the official portal regularly for updates regarding the seat allotment status and subsequent reporting instructions. Only those who have successfully registered for this specific round are eligible to participate in the current choice-filling exercise. By adhering to these deadlines, students ensure their participation in the final stages of the state-level medical and dental admission process for the 2026 academic session.