Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2026: Registration, Dates, Choice Filling & Seat Allotment

Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2026 is the state quota admission process for MBBS and BDS seats in Rajasthan government, RajMES, RUHS, ESIC and Rajasthan private medical and dental colleges across Rajasthan. It is conducted by the Office of the Chairman, NEET UG Medical & Dental Admission/Counselling Board, Rajasthan, functioning under the Directorate of Medical Education (DME) Jaipur with SMS Medical College, Jaipur as the administrative hub.

Only candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 and have Rajasthan domicile and eligibility conditions can participate. Seats are allotted on the basis of NEET UG 2026 rank, category, reservation, choices filled, eligibility and seat availability.

This guide covers the complete Rajasthan NEET UG counselling process, including registration, fee payment, merit list, seat matrix, choice filling and locking, seat allotment, document verification and college reporting.

Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2026: Key Dates

Event	Date
Online Registration & Application	August 12, 2026
Online Counselling Fee Payment	August 14 to August 20, 2026
Provisional Seat Matrix Release	August 13, 2026
Round 1 Counselling	August 13 to August 22, 2026
Round 2 Counselling	August 31 to September 8, 2026
Round 3 Counselling	September 16 to September 26, 2026
Official Portal	ug.neetrajasthan.com

The counselling board can revise the schedule at any time. Candidates should always cross-check dates with the latest official notification before taking any action.

Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2026: Latest Update

The Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2026 registration process started on August 12, 2026. The provisional seat matrix is released on August 13, 2026.

Currently reported counselling details indicate approximately 5,668 MBBS seats and 1,442 BDS seats in Rajasthan. However, the exact number of seats should be confirmed from the official seat matrix issued for the respective counselling round.

The 2026 counselling cycle has been affected by the NEET UG 2026 re-examination, so candidates should rely on the latest notices issued by the Rajasthan counselling board rather than older counselling calendars.

Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2026: Highlights

Particular	Details
Counselling Name	Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2026
Conducting Authority	NEET UG Medical & Dental Admission/Counselling Board, Rajasthan
Administrative Hub	SMS Medical College, Jaipur
Admission Basis	NEET UG 2026 Rank
Courses	MBBS and BDS
Seats Covered	85% State Quota + Private, Management and NRI Quota seats
Mode	Online
Reported MBBS Seats	5,668
Reported BDS Seats	1,442
Counselling Rounds	Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, Mop-Up, Stray Vacancy
Official Portal	ug.neetrajasthan.com

The article's current seat figures are reported figures and should be treated as provisional until confirmed through the official seat matrix.

What Is Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2026?

Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling is the centralized state counselling process through which eligible NEET UG 2026 candidates can seek admission to MBBS and BDS courses in participating medical and dental colleges across Rajasthan.

The process covers seats under the Rajasthan state counselling system, including government colleges, RajMES institutions, RUHS, ESIC and participating private medical and dental colleges.

Candidates are ranked and considered for seats according to their NEET UG 2026 rank, category, applicable reservation, eligibility, choices filled and availability of seats.

State Quota vs All India Quota

One of the most important things candidates need to understand is the difference between Rajasthan state counselling and MCC counselling.

Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling

Rajasthan counselling handles:

• 85% State Quota seats in Rajasthan government medical and dental colleges

• Private medical college seats

• Management quota seats

• NRI quota seats

• Participating MBBS and BDS seats under the Rajasthan counselling process

MCC NEET UG Counselling

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) separately handles the 15% All India Quota seats and admissions to institutions such as AIIMS, JIPMER, Central Universities, Deemed Universities and other participating institutions.

Registering for MCC counselling does not automatically register you for Rajasthan state counselling. Similarly, Rajasthan counselling registration does not register you for MCC counselling.

Eligible students may need to register separately for both processes.

Who Is Eligible for Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2026?

Candidates must meet all eligibility conditions prescribed by the Rajasthan NEET UG Medical & Dental Admission/Counselling Board.

Basic Eligibility

Candidates generally need to:

• Be an Indian citizen.

• Qualify NEET UG 2026.

• Pass Class 12 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English.

• Be at least 17 years old as on December 31, 2026.

• Meet the applicable minimum PCB percentage requirements for their category.

• Satisfy Rajasthan domicile and other applicable eligibility conditions for state quota seats.

The source article specifies commonly applicable PCB thresholds of 50% for General candidates, 45% for General-PwD and 40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates. Candidates should verify the exact requirements in the official 2026 brochure before applying.

Rajasthan Domicile Requirement

Rajasthan's state counselling rules include specific domicile and bonafide residency conditions for state quota seats.

The source article notes that Rajasthan operates as a closed state during the early counselling rounds, with non-domicile candidates typically becoming eligible from Round 3 onwards for seats that remain vacant.

Domicile eligibility can depend on categories such as:

• Natural residents satisfying the prescribed study and residency conditions.

• Wards of Rajasthan Government employees, where applicable.

• Other categories specifically recognized in the official notification.

Candidates should carefully read the domicile clause in the official counselling brochure before submitting their application.

Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration Process

The registration process involves several stages. Candidates should complete every step carefully and save their payment receipts and submitted forms.

Step 1: Visit the Official Counselling Portal

Visit the official Rajasthan NEET UG counselling portal notified by the counselling board.

The portal domain can change from one admission cycle to another. Candidates should access the counselling portal through official Rajasthan medical education or counselling notifications rather than relying on old bookmarks or advertisements.

Step 2: Complete Part 1 Registration

Enter the required details, including:

• NEET UG 2026 roll number

• NEET application number

• Personal details

• Email address

• Mobile number

Use an active mobile number and email address because important counselling communications may be sent through these channels.

Step 3: Complete Part 2 of the Application

Enter your:

• Academic details

• NEET UG 2026 score

• NEET rank

• Category

• Domicile category

• Reservation information

Both parts of the application need to be completed for the application to be considered valid.

Step 4: Upload Documents

Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents according to the prescribed format and file-size requirements.

Check every document before submitting the application.

Step 5: Pay the Counselling Fee

Candidates need to pay the applicable counselling fee through the available online payment methods.

The source article states that the non-refundable application/registration fee is:

• ₹2,500 for UR, General EWS and non-domicile candidates

• ₹1,500 for SC, ST and ST-STA candidates who are Rajasthan state domicile

Applicable transaction charges may be additional. Candidates should also check whether a refundable security deposit applies for their selected quota or college category.

Step 6: Fill College and Course Choices

Select your preferred MBBS and BDS colleges and arrange them according to your genuine preference.

Choice filling is one of the most important parts of the counselling process.

Step 7: Lock Your Choices

Review the complete preference list carefully and lock your choices before the deadline.

Candidates should not wait until the last few minutes because technical problems or heavy portal traffic can create unnecessary risk.

Step 8: Download Confirmation

After completing the application, download and save:

• Submitted application form

• Locked choice list

• Payment receipt

• Other available confirmation documents

Keep digital and printed copies for future reference.

Rajasthan NEET UG Merit List 2026

After the registration process closes, the counselling board prepares the Rajasthan NEET UG state merit list.

The merit list may include details such as:

• Candidate name

• NEET roll number

• All India Rank

• State Rank

• Category

• Other applicable counselling details

Candidates should carefully check their information after the merit list is published.

If your name is missing or your category or other important information is incorrect, raise the issue with the counselling authority within the prescribed correction or grievance period.

Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2026 Seat Matrix

The seat matrix shows the seats available in participating colleges for a particular counselling round.

It can include:

• Government medical college seats

• RajMES seats

• RUHS college seats

• ESIC medical college seats

• Private medical college government quota seats

• Private medical college management quota seats

• NRI quota seats

• Government and private BDS seats

The seat matrix can change between rounds because seats may be filled, surrendered, upgraded or newly added.

Therefore, candidates should always use the current round's seat matrix while preparing their choices.

Rajasthan NEET Counselling 2026 Choice Filling Strategy

Choice filling can have a major impact on the college you receive.

Candidates should prepare their preference list before the choice-filling window opens.

Factors to Consider

Consider:

• NEET UG 2026 All India Rank

• Expected Rajasthan State Rank

• Category and reservation

• Previous-year closing ranks

• Government versus private college preference

• MBBS versus BDS preference

• Total tuition and other fees

• Bond conditions

• College location

• Hostel facilities

• Clinical exposure

These factors can help candidates build a more realistic preference list.

A Practical Way to Arrange Choices

A useful approach is to divide your choices into three groups.

1. Dream Colleges

Include colleges where the previous closing rank was somewhat better than your expected position. These are aspirational choices.

2. Realistic Colleges

These should form the largest part of your preference list. Select colleges where your rank is reasonably close to previous closing trends.

3. Safe Colleges

Include colleges where your rank is comfortably within the previous closing range.

Never add a college simply because it has a popular name. Your choice order should reflect where you genuinely want to study because the allotment system considers the order of choices you submit.

Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment

Seat allotment is based on multiple factors:

NEET UG 2026 Rank + Category + Reservation + Choices Filled + Eligibility + Seat Availability

After allotment, candidates who receive a seat should download their provisional seat allotment letter and follow the instructions provided by the counselling authority.

The general post-allotment sequence is:

1. Download the provisional seat allotment letter.

2. Report to the allotted college or designated verification centre.

3. Complete document verification.

4. Pay the required seat acceptance or tuition fee.

5. Complete admission formalities.

6. Sign the applicable service bond, where required.

Candidates must follow the reporting deadline carefully. Failure to report can result in cancellation of the allotted seat and may affect participation in subsequent rounds according to the applicable rules.

Documents Required for Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2026

Candidates should prepare their documents before counselling begins.

Commonly required documents include:

• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card

• NEET UG 2026 Scorecard/Result

• Class 10 Mark Sheet and Certificate

• Class 11 and Class 12 Mark Sheets

• Class 12 Passing Certificate

• Aadhaar Card or valid photo ID

• Rajasthan Domicile/Bonafide Residency Certificate, where applicable

• SC/ST/OBC-NCL/MBC-NCL certificate, where applicable

• EWS Certificate, where applicable

• PwD Certificate, where applicable

• Character Certificate

• Migration Certificate, where required

• Recent passport-size photographs

• Rajasthan NEET UG counselling application form

• Provisional Seat Allotment Letter

• Fee payment receipt

• Any additional document specified in the official notification

Candidates should carry original documents along with photocopies for verification. Category certificates should follow the prescribed Rajasthan government format.

Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2026 Reservation

Reservation is applied according to the applicable Government of Rajasthan policy and the official 2026 counselling brochure.

The source material lists the following vertical reservation figures:

Category	Reservation
SC	16%
ST	12%
OBC-NCL	21%
MBC-NCL	5%
EWS	10%

Horizontal reservations, including PwD and other applicable state categories, are applied according to the relevant rules.

Also Check : Rajasthan NEET 2026 Topper List

Government Medical Colleges in Rajasthan

Major government and government-associated institutions mentioned in the current counselling information include:

• Sawai Man Singh Medical College, Jaipur

• Dr. S.N. Medical College, Jodhpur

• Sardar Patel Medical College, Bikaner

• Rabindranath Tagore Medical College, Udaipur

• Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Ajmer

• Government Medical College, Kota

• RUHS College of Medical Sciences, Jaipur

• ESIC Medical College, Alwar

• ESIC Medical College, Jaipur

Newer RajMES colleges in districts including Sikar, Bharatpur, Barmer, Bhilwara, Churu, Dungarpur, Pali and Sri Ganganagar also participate in Rajasthan medical admissions.

Important: AIIMS Jodhpur is not part of Rajasthan state counselling. Admission to AIIMS Jodhpur is conducted through MCC counselling, so candidates should include it in their MCC strategy rather than Rajasthan state choice filling.

Private Medical Colleges in Rajasthan

Participating private institutions mentioned in the current article include:

• Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Hospital, Jaipur

• NIMS University, Jaipur

• Geetanjali Medical College & Hospital, Udaipur

• Pacific Medical College & Hospital, Udaipur

• Ananta Institute of Medical Sciences, Rajsamand

• American International Institute of Medical Sciences, Udaipur

Before selecting a private medical college, candidates should verify the current-year:

• Tuition fee

• Hostel fee

• Other charges

• Bond conditions

• NMC recognition/status

• Applicable quota

Private college fee information can change, so students should rely on official current-year information rather than old fee figures circulating online.

Reporting Process After Seat Allotment

After receiving a seat, candidates should follow this sequence:

Allotment Letter → Reporting → Document Verification → Fee Payment → Admission Formalities → College Joining

Candidates should report as early as possible within the prescribed window rather than waiting until the last day.

Carry the original documents and required photocopies. Candidates should also read the applicable service bond and understand upgradation rules before accepting or freezing a seat.

Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2026: Important Tips

Before counselling starts or during the registration window:

• Keep all original documents ready.

• Scan important documents in the required format.

• Prepare your college preference list in advance.

• Check previous-year closing ranks.

• Compare government and private college fees.

• Check bond conditions.

• Review the latest seat matrix.

• Do not wait until the final day to register.

• Save every payment receipt and submitted form.

• Check official notices regularly.

• Understand the difference between Rajasthan counselling and MCC counselling.

How CLC Sikar Supports NEET Students

At CLC Sikar, students receive support across both stages of the medical admission journey: NEET UG preparation and the counselling process that follows.

A strong NEET rank opens the door to medical college, but counselling decisions determine which available college a candidate may finally secure.

Students and parents can benefit from guidance on:

• Understanding the seat matrix

• Comparing previous closing ranks

• Preparing college preferences

• Understanding counselling rounds

• Planning choices according to rank

• Navigating the admission process

For students from Sikar and across Rajasthan, structured academic preparation combined with informed counselling guidance can make the post-NEET admission process easier to manage.

Final Words

Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2026 is the important step between qualifying NEET UG 2026 and securing an MBBS or BDS seat in Rajasthan.

Your NEET rank is already determined after the result, but you still have control over how carefully you approach counselling. Prepare your documents, understand your eligibility, study previous closing ranks, build your preference list before choice filling and check the latest official notices.

Most importantly, do not confuse Rajasthan state counselling with MCC counselling. The two processes are separate and eligible candidates may need to register independently for both.

A thoughtful counselling strategy can help you make better decisions and improve your chances of securing a suitable medical or dental college.

FAQs

When will Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2026 registration start?

Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2026 online registration is scheduled to begin on August 12, 2026.

What is the official website for Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2026?

The counselling is conducted through the official portal notified by the Rajasthan NEET UG Medical & Dental Admission/Counselling Board. Candidates should access the latest portal through official Rajasthan medical education notifications because the portal domain can change between admission cycles.

Who can participate in Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2026?

Candidates who qualify NEET UG 2026 and meet the applicable academic, age, domicile and other eligibility requirements can participate. Non-domicile candidates may become eligible for vacant seats in later rounds according to the applicable rules.

Which courses are offered through Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling?

The counselling process covers MBBS and BDS admissions in participating government, RajMES, RUHS, ESIC and private medical and dental colleges in Rajasthan.

How many MBBS and BDS seats are available in Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2026?

Currently reported figures indicate approximately 5668 MBBS seats and 1442 BDS seats. The final number should be confirmed from the official seat matrix.

Does Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling cover All India Quota seats?

No. Rajasthan counselling covers the 85% state quota and applicable private, management and NRI quota seats. The 15% All India Quota is handled separately by MCC.

How is Rajasthan NEET seat allotment decided?

Seat allotment depends on NEET UG 2026 rank, category, applicable reservation, the order of choices submitted, eligibility and seat availability.

Is choice filling compulsory in Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling?

Yes. Candidates must fill and lock their choices to be considered for seat allotment in the relevant round.

Can I change my choices after locking them?

Once choices have been locked, changes are generally not allowed unless the counselling authority specifically reopens the choice-filling window. Fresh choice filling may be required in subsequent rounds.

Is there a service bond for government MBBS seats in Rajasthan?

Government medical college seats under the state quota generally carry a compulsory service bond. Candidates should check the exact duration and applicable penalty in the official 2026 information brochure before accepting a seat.

What happens if I do not report to the allotted college on time?

The allotted seat may be cancelled and released for subsequent counselling. Depending on the rules of that round, the candidate may also face consequences involving the security deposit or eligibility for later rounds.

What should I do immediately after getting a seat?

Download the provisional allotment letter, report within the prescribed period, complete document verification with originals, pay the required fees and finish all admission formalities before the deadline.