Gujarat NEET UG Medical Counselling 2026: Registration, Colleges, Fees, Seat Matrix & Cutoff

What is Gujarat NEET UG Medical Counselling?
It is the centralised admission process for MBBS, BDS, and other undergraduate medical/paramedical courses in Gujarat, conducted on the basis of NEET UG 2026 scores.

Who conducts the counselling?

• The Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC), Gandhinagar

Courses covered:

• MBBS
• BDS
• BAMS, BHMS, BUMS – counselling for these is announced separately by ACPUGMEC and does not run on the same schedule as MBBS/BDS
• BNYS – included only if separately notified for that year

Official counselling authority: ACPUGMEC, Gandhinagar

Official website: medadmgujarat.org (also referenced as medadmgujarat.ncode.in)

Counselling mode: Online registration and choice filling, with mandatory physical document verification at designated help centres – this is a distinctive feature of the Gujarat process compared to several other states.

Admission through: NEET UG 2026 score, All India Rank, and Gujarat Merit Rank

Quick Highlights

Particular	Details
State	Gujarat
Counselling Authority	ACPUGMEC (Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses)
Official Website	medadmgujarat.org
Admission Basis	NEET UG 2026
Courses Offered	MBBS, BDS (Ayurveda/Homoeopathy counselling announced separately)
Government Medical Colleges	23–24 (state govt., GMERS, AIIMS Rajkot, ESIC – figures vary slightly by source)
Private Medical Colleges	17
Total MBBS Seats	~7,100–7,525 (source-dependent; final figure confirmed only with the 2026-27 seat matrix)
Counselling Mode	Online (PIN-based registration) + mandatory physical document verification

Who Can Apply?

Gujarat Domicile Candidates

Eligibility:

• Gujarat domicile/local eligibility certificate, as specified by ACPUGMEC
• NEET UG 2026 qualifying percentile met: 50th (General/EWS), 45th (General/EWS-PwD), 40th (SC/ST/SEBC and their PwD sub-categories)
• Class 12 (HSC) passed with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, English
• Minimum age 17 years as of December 31, 2026
• Children of All India Services officers and Government of India employees serving in Gujarat may also be eligible under applicable rules, even without standard domicile

Non-Gujarat Candidates

Question	Answer
Who is eligible?	Only NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates; domicile is not required for AIQ, Management, or NRI quota routes
Can they apply to state quota?	No – Gujarat is a closed state; state quota (Open/SC/ST/SEBC/EWS pool) is restricted to domicile holders
Which quota can they participate in?	15% AIQ (via MCC), Management Quota, and NRI Quota in eligible private colleges
Private Colleges	Non-domicile candidates can compete only for Management/NRI seats, not the general State Quota
Management Quota	Open to eligible NEET-qualified candidates regardless of domicile, subject to individual college norms
NRI Quota	Requires valid NRI sponsor documentation; open to all-India/foreign-resident-sponsored candidates

Types of Seats Available

Seat Type	Explanation
15% All India Quota (AIQ)	Central pool allotted by MCC; open to candidates from any state
85% State Quota	Allotted by ACPUGMEC; restricted to Gujarat-domicile candidates
Government Quota	Seats in fully state-owned colleges – lowest fee slab
Management Quota	Seats in private/GMERS colleges at a higher fee slab, filled via merit within the counselling process
NRI Quota	Reserved for NRI-sponsored candidates in select private colleges
Self-Financed Colleges	Private colleges operating without state subsidy, offering State Quota (General), Management, and NRI seats
Government Medical Colleges	State-owned + GMERS (semi-government) + Central institutions (AIIMS Rajkot, ESIC Ahmedabad)
Dental Colleges	Separate BDS seat pool with its own category-wise and institute-wise matrix

Reservation Policy

Within 85% Gujarat State Quota

Category	Reservation
EWS	State-notified reservation for Economically Weaker Sections
SEBC (Socially and Educationally Backward Classes – Gujarat’s OBC-equivalent)	State-notified reservation
SC	State-notified reservation
ST	State-notified reservation (comparatively significant in Gujarat given tribal population)
PwD	5% horizontal reservation within each category
Defence	Horizontal reservation, where notified, for defence personnel/wards
Gujarat-specific schemes	MYSY (Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana) and Kanya Kelavani beneficiaries may carry additional bond-linked conditions (see Section 16)

Seat Matrix

Reference – 2025 Category-wise MBBS Seat Matrix (illustrative of proportions; 2026 figures pending official release):

Category	Seats (2025)
AIQ	285
Management Quota (MQ)	335
NRI	770
Open	2,177
SC	372
ST	796
SEBC	1,434
EWS	531
Total	6,700

For Comparison – 15% AIQ (Central, Uniform Nationwide)

Category	AIQ %
SC	15%
ST	7.5%
OBC-NCL	27%
EWS	10%
PwBD	5% horizontal

Complete Counselling Process

NEET UG 2026 Result
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ACPUGMEC Registration
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PIN Purchase (mandatory)
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Online Registration
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Document Upload
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Verification
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Merit List
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Choice Filling
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Choice Locking
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Seat Allotment
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Admission Fee Payment
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Reporting
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Admission Confirmation

Online Registration Process

Step	Detail
PIN Purchase	Candidates visit medadmgujarat.org, click “Log-in for Under-Graduate Medical/Dental/Ayurvedic & Homoeopathy Admission,” then “Purchase PIN” under Online Services. A high-speed/broadband connection is recommended to avoid transaction failure
Registration	The 14-digit PIN generated after payment is used to complete the online registration form – entering email, phone number, NEET roll number, and uploading photograph, signature, and thumb impression
Login	Registration ID/PIN combination used for all future logins
Candidate Profile	Personal, academic, category, and domicile details completed online
Document Upload	Scanned documents uploaded as part of the registration form
Verification	Candidates must report physically to a designated help centre with original documents and photocopies within the notified window

For the 2026 cycle: online PIN purchase and registration ran July 31 to August 12, 2026, with document verification and photocopy submission at help centres running August 3 to 13, 2026, up to 4:00 PM.

Registration Fee & Security Deposit

Component	Amount
PIN Cost (non-refundable)	₹1,000
Security Deposit (refundable)	₹10,000
Total Payable at Registration	₹11,000
NRI Processing Fee	Demand Draft of ₹10,000 (non-refundable), payable to “ACPUGMEC” at Gandhinagar, submitted at the time of document verification

Refund Rules:

• PIN cost is non-refundable under all circumstances
• Security deposit of ₹10,000 is refundable if the candidate is not allotted a seat, or exits within the permitted window as per ACPUGMEC rules
• Refund is processed only after the relevant round/counselling cycle concludes, to the original payment source

Documents Required

Mandatory Documents

• NEET UG 2026 Scorecard
• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
• Class 10 Marksheet and Certificate
• Class 12 (HSC) Marksheet and Certificate
• Aadhaar Card
• Passport-size Photographs
• Signature (scanned, for upload)
• Thumb impression (scanned, for upload – a Gujarat-specific requirement at registration)

Additional Documents

• Domicile Certificate (Gujarat residence proof)
• School Leaving Certificate
• Category Certificate (SC/ST/SEBC), where applicable
• EWS Certificate, where applicable
• PwD Certificate from a competent medical board, where applicable
• NRI Documents – sponsor’s passport/visa, relationship proof, embassy/consulate attestation where required

Gujarat Merit List

Aspect	Detail
State Merit Rank	Prepared from NEET UG 2026 score and All India Rank, converted into a Gujarat-specific merit position for domicile candidates
Category Merit	Separate rank list prepared within each reservation category (Open, SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, PwD)
Merit Preparation	Based strictly on NEET score; no additional weightage given to Class 12 marks
Tie-Breaking Criteria	Standard NTA tie-break order applied first (higher Biology marks, then Chemistry, then fewer incorrect attempts, then older age) before Gujarat assigns the final merit position

Choice Filling Guide

Question	Answer
How many colleges can be filled?	Candidates can generally select multiple course-college-quota combinations, arranged by branch, institute type, and seat type; no universal fixed cap, but this should be confirmed in the year’s brochure
Editing choices	Permitted any number of times before the round-specific locking deadline
Locking choices	Candidate must actively save and lock the choice list before the deadline
Auto-lock	Reliance on auto-lock is discouraged; manual locking is strongly recommended
Preference order	Choices should be arranged by genuine preference across branch (MBBS/BDS), institute type (Government/GMERS/Private), and seat type (Open/Management/NRI)
College priority	Government and GMERS colleges are typically prioritised ahead of private options by fee-conscious candidates, but final order should reflect the candidate’s actual goals

Common Mistakes Students Make (Choice Filling):

• Filling too few choices, reducing allotment chances
• Ignoring Management Quota options that could still secure a seat at a preferred college
• Uploading incorrect or mismatched documents
• Missing the physical document verification window
• Not checking the published merit list before choice filling opens
• Missing the reporting deadline after allotment
• Arranging colleges in the wrong preference order relative to actual priorities

Seat Allotment Process

Seat allotment depends on:

• NEET UG 2026 Rank (AIR)
• Gujarat Merit Rank
• Category (Open/SC/ST/SEBC/EWS/PwD)
• Reservation applicable to the candidate
• Choices filled and their locked order
• Seat availability in that specific round

Counselling Rounds

Round 1

• Eligibility: All candidates who completed registration, PIN purchase, and document verification
• Free Exit: Permitted within a specified window, as per ACPUGMEC rules for that cycle
• Rules: Choices must be locked before the round deadline; allotted candidates must report within the reporting window

Round 2

• Fresh registration: Permitted for new candidates
• Upgrade: Permitted for candidates already allotted a seat in Round 1
• Eligibility: Both new and existing registrants, per ACPUGMEC notification

Round 3 / Mop-Up Round

• Who can participate? Registered candidates from earlier rounds, plus fresh registrants where permitted; vacant seats from Rounds 1 and 2 are added to the pool

Stray Vacancy Round

• Eligibility: Candidates who registered within the cycle and remain eligible under ACPUGMEC rules
• Admission rules: Often conducted with tighter reporting timelines; candidates debarred for earlier non-joining are typically excluded

Reporting Process

Step	Detail
Reporting to allotted college	Within the window specified in the allotment letter
Original document verification	Conducted at the college on reporting
Fee payment	Balance admission fee paid at the college
Medical fitness	Basic fitness check per institutional norms
Admission confirmation	Completed only after successful verification, fee payment, and (for government/GMERS seats) signing of the service bond

Upgradation, Withdrawal & Resignation Rules

Action	Explanation
Upgrade	Candidate retains current seat while remaining eligible for a better allotment in subsequent rounds
Withdrawal	Permitted within the Free Exit window specified for that round
Resignation	Giving up an allotted seat after joining/reporting; subject to round-specific rules and possible penalty
Security Deposit Refund	Refunded if no seat is allotted, or exit occurs within the Free Exit window; forfeited on non-joining after that window
Penalties	May include deposit forfeiture and/or debarment from further rounds, depending on ACPUGMEC’s cycle-specific rules

Bond Policy

Aspect	Government / GMERS Medical Colleges	Private Medical Colleges (Management/NRI)
Service Bond	1 year of compulsory rural service after MBBS	Not applicable in the same form
Penalty for Non-Service	₹20 lakh	Not applicable
Discontinuation Penalty	₹5 lakh (for dropping out mid-course)	Fee-completion affidavit from parents may apply instead of a bond
MYSY/Kanya Kelavani Scheme Beneficiaries	Same ₹20 lakh bond terms apply	–
Stipend During Rural Service	Applicable as per state health department norms (amount notified separately)	Not applicable
PG-Level Reference (post-MBBS)	3-year government service bond, ₹45,000–50,000/month stipend during PG, ₹50 lakh penalty on breach (for later reference only)	–

Gujarat is generally categorised as a stricter-than-average bond state at the MBBS level (1-year service but a comparatively high ₹20 lakh penalty), positioned alongside West Bengal in penalty severity, though the duration itself is shorter than states like Rajasthan or Uttar Pradesh (2 years).

Gujarat Medical Colleges List

Government Medical Colleges (State-Owned)

College	City
B.J. Medical College	Ahmedabad
Government Medical College	Surat
Medical College, Baroda	Vadodara
M.P. Shah Government Medical College	Jamnagar
Government Medical College	Bhavnagar
P.D.U. Government Medical College	Rajkot
Additional state government colleges	Across other districts of Gujarat

GMERS Medical Colleges (Semi-Government Society)

• Multiple GMERS Medical Colleges functioning on a “no-profit, no-loss” self-financed basis across districts including Gandhinagar, Vadodara, Sola (Ahmedabad), Junagadh, Patan, Himmatnagar, Valsad, Dharpur, Porbandar, and others – offering a distinct, higher fee slab than fully state-owned colleges

Municipal Medical Colleges

• Colleges affiliated with municipal corporations in major cities such as Ahmedabad and Surat, functioning alongside state and GMERS institutions

Central Government Institutions

College	City	Admission Route
AIIMS	Rajkot	MCC (not ACPUGMEC)
ESIC Medical College	Ahmedabad	ACPUGMEC/state process, per applicable quota

Private Medical Colleges

• A network of 17 private medical colleges spread across Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, and other cities, offering State Quota (General), Management Quota, and NRI Quota seats

Dental Colleges

• Includes Ahmedabad Dental College, Jamnagar Dental College, AMC Dental College (Ahmedabad), U.K. Dental College (Surat), Government Dental College (Gandhinagar), and additional private dental colleges, cumulatively offering upward of 1,250 BDS seats across categories.

Complete Seat Matrix (2026 – Figures Pending Final Confirmation)

Segment	Approx. Seats (2026, source-dependent)
Total MBBS Seats	~7,100–7,525
Government Colleges (State + GMERS + AIIMS + ESIC combined)	~4,200–4,325
Private Colleges	~2,900
AIQ	~285–293
Gujarat State Quota (GQ)	~5,664 (one recent estimate)
Management Quota	~335–380
NRI Quota	~770–838

Important note: As of the most recent official update, ACPUGMEC had not yet released the confirmed 2026-27 seat matrix, revised tuition fee structure, or round-wise counselling calendar; the intake and fee data currently hosted on the portal relate to the 2025-26 session and should be used only as a planning reference until the final 2026-27 matrix is published.

Reference – 2025 BDS Seat Matrix (illustrative):

Category	Seats
AIQ	36
MQ	87
NRI	148
Open	403
SC	69
ST	148
SEBC	266
EWS	98
Total	1,255

Fee Structure

College Type	Approx. Annual Tuition Fee
Government Medical Colleges	Lower slab, subsidised by the state (exact figure confirmed only in the official 2026-27 notification)
GMERS Colleges	Higher than fully state-owned colleges, since GMERS is self-financed on a no-profit, no-loss basis
Municipal Colleges	Comparable to GMERS slab in most cases
Private Colleges (State Quota General)	Mid-to-high slab, college-specific
Management Quota	Significantly higher than State Quota (General)
NRI Quota	Highest slab, often fixed in a higher INR bracket or USD-equivalent, college-specific

Additional components (college-specific, not included in tuition):

• Hostel Fee
• Security Deposit
• Miscellaneous Charges (exam, library, lab fees)
• Approximate Total Annual Cost = Tuition + Hostel + Miscellaneous (varies significantly by college; must be verified from each college’s individual fee notification)

Previous Year’s Cutoff (2026 Trend Reference)

Category	Approx. NEET Score Range
General/EWS (AIQ + State Quota)	720 to 137
SC/ST/OBC(SEBC)	136 to 107

Segment	Cutoff Behaviour
Government Colleges	Highest cutoffs; competitive across all categories
GMERS	Moderately competitive, generally below fully state-owned colleges
Private Colleges (State Quota)	Lower than government/GMERS
Management Quota	Lowest among all — often close to the basic qualifying percentile

Last Round Closing Rank: Typically drops substantially by the Stray Vacancy round, especially for private/Management Quota seats — exact closing ranks are published round-wise by ACPUGMEC and should be checked in official result PDFs.

Gujarat Medical Colleges Comparison

College	Fees (Approx.)	Seats	Bond	Hostel	Ranking (Indicative)
B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad	Government slab	High intake	1-year, ₹20L	Available	Top-ranked in state
Medical College, Baroda	Government slab	High intake	1-year, ₹20L	Available	Highly reputed
Government Medical College, Surat	Government slab	High intake	1-year, ₹20L	Available	Strong reputation
M.P. Shah Medical College, Jamnagar	Government slab	Moderate-high	1-year, ₹20L	Available	Well-regarded
GMERS colleges (various)	Higher than govt. slab	Moderate	1-year, ₹20L	Available	Growing reputation
Private colleges (various)	Private slab	Moderate-high	Fee-completion affidavit, not service bond	Available	Varies by college

Best Medical Colleges in Gujarat

Top Government Colleges

1. B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad – largest and most established, strong clinical exposure
2. Medical College, Baroda (Vadodara) – reputed faculty and infrastructure
3. Government Medical College, Surat – strong academic standards
4. M.P. Shah Government Medical College, Jamnagar – well-known for postgraduate opportunities
5. P.D.U. Government Medical College, Rajkot – solid clinical training base

Top GMERS Colleges

• GMERS Medical College, Gandhinagar and other GMERS institutions – chosen for a balance of quality and moderate fee compared to private colleges

Top Private Colleges

• Leading private institutions across Ahmedabad, Surat, and Vadodara – chosen for infrastructure and availability of Management/NRI quota routes for non-domicile or higher-fee-tolerant candidates

Reasons to choose each: Government colleges are preferred for lowest fees and highest reputation; GMERS colleges suit candidates who miss the government cutoff but want moderate fees; private colleges (Management/NRI) suit candidates prioritising seat certainty over fee level.

Counselling Schedule (2026)

Stage	Date/Status
NEET UG 2026 Result	Declared July 16, 2026
Online PIN Purchase and Registration	July 31 – August 12, 2026
Document Verification (at Help Centres)	August 3 – 13, 2026, up to 4:00 PM
Merit List	To be announced (pending, as of the last official update)
Choice Filling	To follow merit list publication (dates pending)
Seat Allotment	To follow choice filling (dates pending)
Reporting	Per each round’s allotment letter

This schedule will be updated by Manabadi as soon as ACPUGMEC releases the confirmed round-wise counselling calendar.

Important Dates Timeline

NEET UG 2026 Result (July 16, 2026)
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PIN Purchase & Registration Opens (July 31, 2026)
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Document Verification Begins (August 3, 2026)
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Registration & PIN Purchase Closes (August 12, 2026)
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Document Verification Closes (August 13, 2026, 4:00 PM)
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Merit List Release (Date Awaited)
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Choice Filling (Date Awaited)
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Seat Allotment Round 1 (Date Awaited)
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Reporting & Admission Confirmation

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can students from other states apply? Yes, for AIQ (via MCC), Management Quota, and NRI Quota – not for the general State Quota, which is domicile-restricted.
2. Is Gujarat an open state? No, it is a closed state for the 85% state quota.
3. What is Government Quota? Seats in state-owned/GMERS colleges filled at the lowest fee slab, restricted to domicile holders.
4. What is Management Quota? Higher-fee seats in private/GMERS colleges, filled through merit within the same counselling process; open to eligible candidates regardless of domicile.
5. Can I participate after AIQ? Yes, candidates not allotted (or seeking a better option) can participate in Gujarat state counselling if domicile-eligible or eligible for Management/NRI quota.
6. Can I upgrade my seat? Yes, within the rules specified for each round.
7. What happens if I don’t report? The seat is cancelled and the security deposit may be forfeited.
8. Is fresh registration allowed in Round 2? Yes.
9. Can I change my college after allotment? Only via the formal upgrade process in a subsequent round, not by informal request.
10. Will my security deposit be refunded? Yes, ₹10,000 is refunded if no seat is allotted or exit occurs within the Free Exit window; otherwise it may be forfeited.
11. What is the PIN cost? ₹1,000, non-refundable.
12. Is document verification mandatory even after online registration? Yes – Gujarat requires mandatory physical verification at a help centre; this is not optional.
13. What is the minimum age for MBBS admission? 17 years as of December 31, 2026.
14. Is there a bond for government college seats? Yes, 1 year of rural service with a ₹20 lakh penalty for non-compliance.
15. Is there a bond for private college seats? Generally no; a fee-completion affidavit from parents may be required instead.
16. What is the discontinuation penalty if I drop out mid-course? ₹5 lakh, applicable to government/GMERS seat holders.
17. Do MYSY/Kanya Kelavani scholarship beneficiaries have different bond terms? No, the same ₹20 lakh bond terms apply to them.
18. What documents are mandatory at verification? NEET scorecard, admit card, Class 10/12 certificates, Aadhaar, domicile certificate, category certificate (if applicable), photographs, and signature/thumb-impression proof.
19. How many counselling rounds are there? Typically Round 1, Round 2, Round 3/Mop-Up, and Stray Vacancy.
20. Can NRI candidates apply directly online? Yes, followed by submission of a ₹10,000 non-refundable demand draft at the time of document verification.
21. Is BAMS/BHMS counselling part of this same schedule? No, it is announced and conducted separately by ACPUGMEC.
22. What is the tie-breaking rule for equal NEET scores? Higher Biology marks, then Chemistry marks, then fewer incorrect attempts, then older age.
23. Is AIIMS Rajkot part of Gujarat state counselling? No, it is filled entirely through MCC.
24. Can PwD candidates get relaxed eligibility marks? Yes, a relaxed qualifying percentile and aggregate applies.
25. Where can I check the latest official schedule? medadmgujarat.org.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Filling too few choices, reducing overall allotment chances
• Ignoring Management Quota options that could still secure a preferred college
• Uploading incorrect, mismatched, or expired documents
• Missing the mandatory physical document verification window
• Not checking the merit list carefully before choice filling
• Missing reporting deadlines after seat allotment
• Arranging colleges in the wrong preference order relative to actual priorities
• Underestimating the bond obligation before accepting a government/GMERS seat

Expert Choice Filling Strategy

Candidate Profile	Strategy
High-rank candidates	Prioritise top government colleges (B.J. Medical College, Medical College Baroda, GMC Surat) in preferred order; still add 2–3 backup government/GMERS choices
Mid-rank candidates	Mix strong government colleges with GMERS options; avoid filling only top-tier “dream” colleges
Borderline government seat aspirants	Add a realistic spread of GMERS and lower-cutoff government colleges alongside aspirational choices, rather than risking a zero-allotment round
Candidates considering private or Management Quota	Compare Management Quota fee slabs against private State Quota fees before locking; factor in that Management/NRI seats generally have the lowest cutoffs
Non-domicile candidates applying under eligible quotas	Focus choice-filling entirely on Management/NRI quota seats and AIQ, since general State Quota (Open/SC/ST/SEBC/EWS) is not accessible

Final Summary

Who should apply:

• Gujarat-domicile NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates seeking MBBS/BDS admission through the state quota
• Non-domicile candidates only for Management/NRI quota seats in eligible private colleges, or for AIQ via MCC

Important dates to remember:

• NEET UG 2026 result declared July 16, 2026
• Registration and PIN purchase: July 31 – August 12, 2026
• Document verification: August 3 – 13, 2026

Documents to keep ready:
NEET scorecard and admit card, Class 10 and 12 marksheets, Aadhaar, domicile certificate, category certificate (if applicable), photographs, signature, and thumb impression scan

Advice:
Candidates are strongly advised to read the official ACPUGMEC Information Booklet carefully once released, since Gujarat’s PIN-based registration and mandatory document verification process differs meaningfully from several other states.

Reminder:
This Manabadi page will be updated as soon as ACPUGMEC releases the confirmed 2026-27 seat matrix, revised fee structure, and round-wise counselling calendar. Candidates should regularly check medadmgujarat.org for the latest official updates.