Overview
The Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC) has released the Gujarat NEET UG 2026 Round 1 provisional merit list on August 16, 2026. Candidates seeking admission to undergraduate medical and dental courses can download the merit list, verify their rank and submit objections at their designated help centre from August 17 to August 19, 2026. This is an admission notification, not a recruitment drive; therefore, no posts are available, and the total number of seats has not been specified in the notice.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC) |
| Post Name | Gujarat NEET UG 2026 MBBS/BDS Admission Seats |
| Total Vacancies | Not applicable; course-wise seat matrix not specified |
| Application Mode | Online merit-list access; objections to be submitted in person |
| Official Website | medadmgujarat.org |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | August 17, 2026 (objection window opens) |
| Last Date | August 19, 2026, up to 4 PM |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | August 16, 2026 (provisional merit list) |
Candidates can approach their allotted help centre between 10 AM and 4 PM during the objection period. Requests received after the deadline may not be considered.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates should have passed or appeared in Class 12 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English, subject to applicable NEET UG admission rules.
- Applicants must have qualified NEET UG 2026 and obtained the required percentile for their category.
- Candidates must satisfy Gujarat state eligibility, domicile, category and document requirements prescribed for medical and dental counselling.
- Inclusion in the provisional merit list does not automatically guarantee admission. Final eligibility remains subject to document verification and seat allotment.
Age Limit
- Candidates should generally have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31, 2026, in line with NEET UG admission requirements.
- Any upper-age condition or relaxation will be governed by the prevailing NEET UG regulations and applicable court or government directions.
- Candidates should verify age eligibility from the official counselling instructions before participating in further rounds.
Fees
- No fee is required merely to download and check the provisional merit-list PDF.
- Registration, security deposit, tuition and other counselling charges, where applicable, will be governed by the official Gujarat NEET UG fee schedule.
- The notification does not specify a separate objection fee. Candidates should confirm this with their designated help centre before visiting.
Selection Process
- NEET UG merit: Candidates are considered on the basis of their NEET UG 2026 score, category, eligibility and applicable state counselling rules.
- Merit-list verification: ACPUGMEC publishes the provisional rank list and allows candidates to report errors relating to name, category, marks, rank or other details.
- Seat allotment: After objections are reviewed, eligible candidates participate in choice filling and Round 1 seat allotment based on merit, preferences, reservation rules and seat availability.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Gujarat medical admission portal at medadmgujarat.org.
- Open the section for UG Medical/Dental Admission 2026 or the latest NEET UG counselling updates.
- Select the link titled Round 1 Provisional Merit List and download the relevant PDF.
- Search the PDF using the candidate’s name, NEET roll number, application number or merit number, as available.
- Carefully verify the candidate’s rank, category, NEET score and other personal details shown in the list.
- If any discrepancy is found, collect supporting documents such as the NEET scorecard, Class 10 and 12 certificates, category certificate, domicile proof, identity proof and counselling registration receipt.
- Visit the designated help centre in person between August 17 and August 19, 2026, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Carry original documents and photocopies for verification.
- Submit the objection or correction request in the prescribed format and obtain an acknowledgement or receipt for future reference.
- Continue checking the official portal for the revised/final merit list, choice-filling schedule and Round 1 allotment result.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When was the Gujarat NEET UG Round 1 merit list released?
The provisional Round 1 merit list was released on August 16, 2026.
2. What is the deadline for raising an objection?
Candidates can submit objections in person from August 17 to August 19, 2026, between 10 AM and 4 PM, at their designated help centre.
3. Does inclusion in the merit list confirm an MBBS or BDS seat?
No. Admission depends on final eligibility, document verification, merit rank, category, choices submitt
