The Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2026 has started from 12th August 2026. The counselling process is conducted by the NEET UG Medical & Dental Admission / Counselling Board, Rajasthan, in association with RUHS.
- The counselling will be held in four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 (Mop-Up), and the Stray Vacancy Round, with online registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting.
- Rajasthan offers over 4,630 government MBBS seats across 34 government medical colleges for NEET UG admissions.
- Around 85% of the MBBS and BDS seats in government colleges are filled through the Rajasthan State Quota for eligible domicile candidates. The remaining seats fall under the All India Quota (AIQ) or other applicable quotas.
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Key Summary
- The Re-NEET 2026 results were officially declared on July 16, 2026, moving the timeline forward from initial expectations.
- The 15% All India Quota (AIQ) reservation applies strictly to government medical and dental college seats across Rajasthan (managed by the MCC); private colleges fill their seats through the state board's centralized merit process.
- Rajasthan has nearly 2,700 MBBS seats and around 1,290 BDS seats in private colleges, available through State Merit, Management, and applicable NRI quotas.
- Overall, Rajasthan offers more than 6,427 MBBS seats and 1,442 BDS seats across government, RajMES, and private institutions.
What is NEET Counselling Rajasthan 2026?
Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2026 is the admission process for MBBS and BDS colleges in Rajasthan. It is conducted in four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round.
- Qualified Re-NEET UG 2026 candidates must register online to take part in the counselling.
- Admission is based on NEET rank, seat availability, reservation rules, and the choices filled by the candidate.
NEET Rajasthan Counselling 2026 Overview
Here are the key highlights regarding the NEET Counselling Rajasthan 2026:
| Particulars | NEET Rajasthan UG Counselling 2026 (Verified Details) |
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| Name of Counselling | NEET Rajasthan UG Counselling 2026 |
| Conducting Body | NEET UG Medical & Dental Admission / Counselling Board, based at SMS Medical College, Jaipur, under the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Rajasthan |
| Counselling Type | State Quota (85%) Medical & Dental Counselling |
| Counselling Mode | Online (All four counselling rounds are conducted online) |
| Re-NEET UG 2026 Exam Date | June 21, 2026 |
| Re-NEET UG 2026 Result Date | July 16, 2026 (Declared) |
| Counselling Start Date | August 12, 2026 |
Ques. Can I participate in Round 2 if I do not get a seat in Round 1 of Rajasthan NEET Counselling 2026?
Ans. Yes, you automatically qualify for Round 2. Candidates who registered for Round 1 but were not allotted any seat are fully eligible to fill fresh choices for Round 2 without any penalty.
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NEET Rajasthan Counselling 2026: Important Dates (Tentative)
The important dates for NEET 2026 Counselling Rajasthan are:
| Event | Expected Timeline (2026) |
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| Start of Online Registration | August 12, 2026 |
| Last Date to Register | August 17, 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fee | August 18, 2026 |
| Release of Provisional Seat Matrix | August 13, 2026 |
| Release of Provisional Merit List | August 18, 2026 |
| PwD, Defence/Para-Military & NRI Document Verification | Mid-August 2026 |
| Release of Merit List for PwD, Defence & NRI Candidates | Mid-August 2026 |
| Security Deposit Payment | Mid-August 2026 |
| Choice Filling Begins | Mid-August 2026 |
| Last Date for Choice Filling & Locking | Mid-August 2026 |
| Last Date to Print Auto-Locked Application Form | Mid-August 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Letter | Late August 2026 |
| One-Year Tuition Fee Payment | Late August – Early September 2026 |
| Reporting to Allotted College & Document Verification | Early September 2026 |
Ques. What is the difference between Government Quota, Management Quota, and NRI Quota seats?
Ans.
- Government Quota: Low-fee seats in government or private colleges reserved strictly for state domicile candidates based on high merit.
- Management Quota: Higher-fee seats in private medical colleges open to both Rajasthan and out-of-state candidates.
- NRI Quota: The highest-fee seats reserved specifically for Non-Resident Indians or NRI-sponsored candidates across both government and private medical colleges.
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NEET Rajasthan Counselling Process 2026
To appear for the NEET Rajasthan counselling process 2026 and get admission into MBBS or BDS colleges, the eligible students must first apply for the NEET Rajasthan counselling registration:
- Register online for NEET Rajasthan UG Counselling 2026, pay the registration fee, and deposit the refundable security amount (₹10,000 for government colleges and up to ₹2 lakh for private colleges) to unlock choice filling.
- A provisional merit list is prepared based on Re-NEET UG 2026 ranks.
- PwD, Defence, Para-Military, and NRI candidates must complete offline document verification at SMS Medical College, Jaipur before choice filling.
- Fill your preferred MBBS/BDS colleges and courses based on the seat matrix and fee structure. You can edit your choices until the deadline, after which they are automatically locked.
- Seats are allotted based on NEET rank, choices filled, seat availability, and reservation rules.
- Report to the allotted college with the required original documents to confirm admission. Fresh choice filling is required for every counselling round.
Ques. Can I resign from my allotted seat and participate in the next counselling round?
Ans. Yes, but it depends on the round and deadline. You can resign from a Round 1 seat within the officially announced "free exit" window to remain eligible for subsequent rounds. Resigning after specific Round 2 deadlines usually results in the forfeiture of your security deposit.
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How to Register for NEET 2026 Rajasthan Counselling?
The registration process is divided into two mandatory parts—Part 1 and Part 2. Candidates must complete both sections; submitting only Part 1 does not complete the application:
- Part 1: Registration and fee payment.
- Part 2: Academic details, reservation information, and document uploads.
- Pay the refundable security deposit separately to unlock choice filling.
- Download and save the final application forms for document verification and admission reporting.
| Step | What You Need to Do |
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| Step 1: Register Online |
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| Step 2: Fill Application Form – Part 1 |
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| Step 3: Fill Application Form – Part 2 |
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| Step 4: Pay Security Deposit |
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| Step 5: Download Application Form |
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Documents Required for NEET Counselling 2026
Candidates need to upload a few documents during online registration, while the remaining original certificates must be produced at the time of reporting to the allotted college.
- Four documents are uploaded online during registration; all other certificates are verified in original during reporting.
- Carry original documents along with two sets of self-attested photocopies when reporting to the allotted college.
Documents to Upload During Online Registration
| Document | Format | File Size |
|---|---|---|
| Recent Passport-size Photograph | JPG / JPEG | 10 KB – 40 KB |
| Signature | JPG / JPEG | 10 KB – 40 KB |
| Left-Hand Thumb Impression | JPG / JPEG | 10 KB – 40 KB |
| Class 12 Marksheet | JPG / JPEG | 10 KB – 150 KB |
Original Documents Required During Reporting
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Re-NEET UG 2026 Scorecard & Admit Card | NEET qualification proof |
| Class 10 Marksheet | Date of Birth verification |
| Class 12 Marksheet & Passing Certificate | Academic eligibility verification |
| Character Certificate | Admission requirement |
| Rajasthan Domicile Certificate | State quota eligibility |
| Caste / EWS / PwBD / STA Certificate (if applicable) | Reservation benefits |
| Defence Quota Certificate (if applicable) | Defence quota claim |
| Bank Passbook / Cancelled Cheque | Security deposit refund processing |
Ques: What is the NEET Rajasthan counselling 2026 eligibility criteria for NRI students?
Ans. To qualify for the Rajasthan NEET Counselling 2026 NRI quota seats, candidates must fulfill the following mandates:
- NEET UG Qualification
- Academic Requirements
- NRI Status & Priority
- Sponsorship Rules (Sponsor's passport/visa)
- Mandatory Documentation: (valid NRI Certificate from the Indian Embassy and a legal relationship sponsorship affidavit)
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Eligibility Criteria for NEET Rajasthan Counselling 2026
To be eligible to register for the NEET Counselling Rajasthan 2026, students must fulfil the following eligibility criteria:
| Criteria | Details |
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| Nationality | Must be an Indian citizen and a domicile of Rajasthan |
| Educational Qualification | Must have passed Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English from a recognized board/university |
| Minimum Marks (General/ EWS) | At least 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology |
| Minimum Marks (OBC/ SC/ ST/ PwBD) | At least 40% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology |
| Age Limit (Minimum) | Must be at least 17 years old at the time of admission |
| Age Limit (Maximum) | No upper age limit |
Ques. Is the security deposit refunded if I withdraw before seat allotment?
Ans. Yes, the security deposit is fully refundable. If you register, pay the deposit, and choose to exit the counselling process or do not get allotted any seat across all rounds, your entire security deposit is refunded to your source bank account.
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NEET Rajasthan Counselling 2026: Reservation Policy
Rajasthan follows both vertical and horizontal reservation policies during NEET UG Counselling 2026. Eligible candidates can claim reservation benefits by submitting valid certificates issued by the competent authority.
- Vertical reservation is based on social categories such as OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and MBC.
- Horizontal reservation for Female, PwD, and Defence/Para-Military candidates is applied within each eligible category, not as a separate quota.
- Candidates must submit valid Rajasthan-issued reservation certificates to claim the applicable quota during counselling.
| Category | Reservation |
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| OBC | 21% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 16% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 12% (including 45% reservation for TSP Scheduled Area residents) |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 10% |
| Most Backward Classes (MBC - Non-Creamy Layer) | 5% |
| Female Candidates | 25% (within each category) |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 5% (within the respective category) |
| Defence / Para-Military Wards (WDP/WPP) | 1% (50% of these seats are reserved for girls) |
Source: Rajasthan Medical Counselling Information Booklet
Ques. Can candidates from other states apply for private medical colleges through NEET Counselling Rajasthan 2026?
Ans. Yes, other-state candidates can apply for private medical colleges. While government college seats are strictly reserved for Rajasthan domicile holders, candidates from other states can actively apply for Management and NRI quota seats in private medical colleges, usually starting from Round 2.
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NEET Rajasthan Counselling 2026 Seat Matrix
Rajasthan offers one of the largest NEET UG seat pools in India, with admissions available through government, private, management, and NRI quotas.
- Private colleges account for the largest share of MBBS and BDS seats in Rajasthan.
- Government quota seats are allotted through state counselling, while management and NRI seats have separate eligibility and fee structures.
- Seat availability may change during counselling depending on approvals, seat additions, and the official seat matrix released before each round.
| Seat Type | MBBS Seats | BDS Seats |
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| Government Quota (Government/RajMES Colleges) | 2,267 | 100 |
| Private College Quota (General Merit) | 2,700 | 1,200 |
| Management Quota (RajMES/Govt.-Society Colleges) | 1,400 | 195 |
| NRI Quota (Govt.-Society Colleges) | 471 | Fixed Pool |
| Total Seats | 7,330+ | 1,450+ |
Ques. What happens if I forget to lock my choices before the deadline?
Ans. The system will auto-lock your choices. Whatever college preferences you saved last on the official Rajasthan NEET Counselling Portal will be automatically locked by the system at the exact deadline time, and those choices will be evaluated for seat allotment.
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NEET Rajasthan Counselling 2026: MBBS Colleges
Candidates should refer to the official seat matrix before each counselling round, as seat availability may change:
- Government colleges offer around 2,267 State Quota MBBS seats, while private colleges contribute nearly 2,289 General Merit seats.
- RajMES (Government-Society) colleges follow a three-tier seat structure, with seats divided among Government Quota, Management Quota, and NRI Quota.
- Management quota seats exceed 1,400, whereas 471 seats are reserved under the NRI quota in eligible RajMES institutions.
| Medical College | Institute Type | Government / General Merit | Management | NRI | Total Seats |
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| GMC, Kota | Government | 193 | – | 15 | 208 |
| JLN MC, Ajmer | Government | 194 | – | 15 | 209 |
| RNT MC, Udaipur | Government | 193 | – | 15 | 208 |
| SMS MC, Jaipur | Government | 208 | – | – | 208 |
| SN MC, Jodhpur | Government | 208 | – | – | 208 |
| SP MC, Bikaner | Government | 208 | – | – | 208 |
| RUHS CMS, Jaipur | Government University | 52 | 53 | 23 | 128 |
| JMC, Jhalawar | RajMES | 70 | 70 | 30 | 170 |
| GMC, Alwar | RajMES | 35 | 35 | 15 | 85 |
| GMC, Barmer | RajMES | 46 | 45 | 20 | 111 |
| GMC, Bharatpur | RajMES | 52 | 53 | 22 | 127 |
| GMC, Bhilwara | RajMES | 52 | 52 | 23 | 127 |
| GMC, Bundi | RajMES | 35 | 35 | 15 | 85 |
| GMC, Chittorgarh | RajMES | 35 | 35 | 15 | 85 |
| GMC, Churu | RajMES | 53 | 53 | 22 | 128 |
| GMC, Dausa | RajMES | 35 | 35 | 15 | 85 |
| GMC, Dholpur | RajMES | 35 | 35 | 15 | 85 |
| GMC, Dungarpur | RajMES | 52 | 52 | 23 | 127 |
| GMC, Hanumangarh | RajMES | 35 | 35 | 15 | 85 |
| GMC, Karauli | RajMES | 35 | 35 | 15 | 85 |
| GMC, Pali | RajMES | 52 | 52 | 23 | 127 |
| GMC, Sirohi | RajMES | 35 | 35 | 14 | 84 |
| GMC, Sriganganagar | RajMES | 35 | 35 | 15 | 85 |
| GMC, Sikar | RajMES | 35 | 35 | 15 | 85 |
| GMC, Jhunjhunu | RajMES | 35 | 35 | 15 | 85 |
| GMC, Nagaur | RajMES | 35 | 35 | 15 | 85 |
| GMC, Sawai Madhopur | RajMES | 35 | 35 | 15 | 85 |
| GMC, Baran | RajMES | 35 | 35 | 15 | 85 |
| GMC, Banswara | RajMES | 35 | 35 | 15 | 85 |
| ESIC Medical College, Alwar | Government (ESIC) | 50 | – | – | 50 |
| American International Institute of Medical Sciences, Udaipur | Private | 127 | 23 | – | 150 |
| Ananta Institute of Medical Sciences, Rajsamand | Private | 127 | 23 | – | 150 |
| Geetanjali Medical College, Udaipur | Private | 212 | 38 | – | 250 |
| JNU Institute for Medical Sciences, Jaipur | Private | 212 | 38 | – | 250 |
| Mahatma Gandhi Medical College, Jaipur | Private | 212 | 38 | – | 250 |
| NIMS Medical College, Jaipur | Private | 212 | 38 | – | 250 |
| Pacific Institute of Medical Sciences, Udaipur | Private | 170 | 30 | – | 200 |
| Pacific Medical College & Hospital, Udaipur | Private | 127 | 23 | – | 150 |
| Dr. S.S. Tantia Medical College, Sri Ganganagar | Private | 127 | 23 | – | 150 |
| Vyas Medical College, Jodhpur | Private | 85 | 15 | – | 100 |
| Sudha Medical College & Hospital, Kota | Private | 85 | 15 | – | 100 |
| JIET Medical College, Jodhpur | Private | 42 | 8 | – | 50 |
| Total | ~3,946 Government/State Quota | ~1,267Management | 455 NRI | 5,668+ MBBS Seats | |
Source: NEET UG Previous Year’s Seat Matrix
Ques: Can I change my choices after locking in Rajasthan NEET Counselling 2026?
Ans. No, you cannot change your choices after locking them. Once you click the "Lock" button or the system auto-locks your preferences after the official deadline, your college and course selections are permanently saved for that round. You will not be allowed to add, remove, or change the order of the colleges under any circumstances.
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Application Fee for NEET Rajasthan Counselling 2026
Candidates must pay a non-refundable registration fee to complete the Rajasthan NEET Counselling application. The fee varies based on the candidate's category and domicile eligibility.
- The registration fee is non-refundable and must be paid online to complete the counselling application.
- Fee concession is available only to eligible Rajasthan domicile candidates under the SC/ST/ST-SA and low-income categories.
| Category | Eligible Domicile | Registration Fee |
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| General / EWS / OBC / MBC | Rajasthan & Other States | ₹2,000 |
| SC / ST / ST-SA | Rajasthan Domicile Only | ₹1,200 |
| Annual Family Income Below ₹2.5 Lakh | Rajasthan Domicile Only | ₹1,200 |
Ques. How is the Rajasthan State Merit List prepared for NEET UG Counselling 2026?
Ans. It is based on your All India NEET UG 2026 Score/Rank. The NEET UG Admission Board filters all registered candidates who possess a valid Rajasthan domicile and arranges them in descending order of their NEET marks to assign a distinct State Merit Rank.
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NEET Rajasthan Counselling 2026: Security Deposit
Candidates must deposit a refundable security amount before they can participate in choice filling. The amount depends on the highest category of seats they wish to opt for in Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2026.
- A higher security deposit unlocks all lower-category seat options (e.g., ₹5 lakh covers Govt., Management, Private, and NRI seats where applicable).
- The deposit is refundable if no seat is allotted or exit rules are followed.
- No refund if a candidate gets a seat in Round 2 or later but fails to report or complete admission.
| Institute Type & Course | Security Deposit |
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| Government MBBS Seats (Government Colleges, RajMES, RUHS CMS & ESIC) | ₹50,000 |
| Management Quota MBBS Seats (RajMES Colleges) | ₹2 Lakhs |
| NRI Quota MBBS Seats (RajMES Colleges) | ₹5 Lakhs |
| Private Medical College MBBS Seats | ₹5 Lakhs |
| BDS (Government & Private Dental Colleges) | ₹10,000 |
Ques. Are NRI students eligible for caste reservation in Rajasthan NEET Counselling 2026?
Ans. No, NRI students are not eligible for caste reservation. The Rajasthan NEET Counselling 2026 framework treats the Non-Resident Indian (NRI) quota as an independent, standalone category. NRI candidates, OCI cardholders, or NRI-sponsored students compete strictly based on merit within the designated 471 NRI quota seats across government medical colleges.
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NEET Rajasthan Counselling Expected Cutoff 2026
Candidates must meet the minimum Re-NEET UG 2026 qualifying percentile and cutoff marks to participate in Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2026, but does not guarantee a seat.
- General and EWS candidates are expected to require the highest scores, around 645–662 marks for competitive state ranks.
- OBC and MBC categories may secure seats with comparatively lower scores, depending on rank availability and competition.
- SC/ST candidates are expected to have wider rank ranges with safe scores around 525–555 marks.
| Category | Expected State Merit Rank | Expected Safe Score(Out of 720) |
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| General (UR) | 1,500 – 1,750 | 650 – 662 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy) | 1,600 – 1,850 | 648 – 658 |
| EWS | 1,800 – 2,000 | 645 – 655 |
| MBC (Non-Creamy) | 2,800 – 3,200 | 605 – 620 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 5,500 – 6,200 | 540 – 555 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 6,000 – 6,800 | 525 – 540 |
As per Reddit discussions, students compare the chances of getting their desired college in NEET Rajasthan counselling:
- It suggests that a General category candidate with an AIR around 27.3k may still have a chance of getting a government medical college in Rajasthan.
- Colleges like GMC Banswara, Baran, and Tonk are mentioned by users as possible options at this rank based on previous counselling trends.
Source: Reddit
Ques: Can I change the category after registration in the Rajasthan NEET 2026 counselling?
Ans. No, you cannot change your category once your registration form is submitted on the portal.The NEET UG Medical & Dental Admission/Counselling Board treats the reservation category (Gen, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, NRI) entered during the initial state counselling registration as non-editable and final.
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FAQs
Ques. How to pay Rajasthan NEET counselling fees?
Ans. You must pay your counselling registration fee online directly during the profile compilation phase on the official centralized admission portal. Payment can be completed safely using a Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, or Net Banking portal.
Ques. What happens after registration in NEET Rajasthan counselling 2026?
Ans. Completing your registration is a two-part process (Application Form Part-1 and Part-2). Immediately following submission, you must pay the mandatory Refundable Security Deposit to unlock the option entry screen. The order of events then proceeds as follows:
- Publication of the Provisional State Merit List.
- In-person verification for specialized sub-categories (PwD, Defence, NRI) at SMS Medical College, Jaipur.
- Online Choice Filling and Choice Locking.
- Computerized Seat Allotment Publication.
- Physical reporting to the allotted college with original documents and fee submission.
Ques. What rank is required for MBBS in the Rajasthan government college through NEET 2026 Rajasthan Counselling?
Ans. Due to highly elevated competitive indices during the re-examination, a state rank below 3,000 is no longer sufficient to guarantee a seat in a pure government college. To secure a general-quota government MBBS seat in Rajasthan for the 2026 session, you must target a State Rank below 1,800 and an All India Rank (AIR) within 10,500 to 12,000.
Ques. Can I apply for both AIQ and Rajasthan counselling?
Ans. Yes, you can simultaneously apply for both. You can target the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats across any government institute nationwide via the Central MCC Portal, while simultaneously targeting the 85% State Quota seats, RajMES Management seats, and private institutional seats inside Rajasthan using your state merit rank.
Ques. When will NEET Rajasthan Counselling 2026 start?
Ans. Because the NTA officially released the final Re-NEET results early on July 16, 2026, the NEET UG Medical & Dental Admission/Counselling Board is expected to launch its 2026 registration gateway in late July to early August 2026.
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