Gujarat NEET PG Counselling 2026: ACPPGMEC Schedule, Process, Seat Matrix and Fees
Gujarat is one of India's largest postgraduate medical training hubs, with around 2,900+ MD/MS seats across roughly 24 medical colleges (government, self-financed and deemed combined). Postgraduate admissions to MD, MS, PG Diploma and CPS courses against the state quota are handled by the Admission Committee for Professional Postgraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPPGMEC), set up under the Government of Gujarat, through its portal medadmgujarat.org.
This guide brings together everything aspirants need for the Gujarat NEET PG Counselling 2026 cycle in one place — the NEET PG 2026 anchor exam date (30 August 2026, per the revised NBEMS calendar), how the 50% state quota / 50% All India Quota split works, ACPPGMEC's PIN-based registration flow, the expected schedule based on the 2025 reference cycle, seat matrix, fee structure, eligibility, document checklist and FAQs. All dates remain subject to ACPPGMEC's official 2026 notification.
About ACPPGMEC and the Gujarat NEET PG Counselling
ACPPGMEC is the statutory state body that conducts Gujarat NEET PG and NEET MDS counselling for the 50% state quota. The remaining 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats from Gujarat's government colleges are filled by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), New Delhi through mcc.nic.in. Candidates who clear NEET PG 2026 — conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) — can apply for both, subject to eligibility.
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Gujarat NEET PG 2026 Schedule (Anchored on NEET PG 2026 + 2025 Reference Cycle)
NBEMS notified the revised 2026 calendar on 22 January 2026. The Gujarat NEET PG 2026 counselling schedule will be announced by ACPPGMEC after the NEET PG 2026 result. The table below pairs the confirmed national NEET PG 2026 anchor dates with the most recent Gujarat 2025 reference timeline, so candidates can plan ahead until ACPPGMEC publishes its 2026 notification.
| Event | Date / Window | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NEET PG 2026 Application Form | Expected from second week of May 2026 | NBEMS revised calendar |
| NEET PG 2026 Admit Card | 30 July 2026 (Expected) | NBEMS revised calendar |
| NEET PG 2026 Exam | 30 August 2026 (Sunday), 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, single shift | NBEMS Confirmed |
| NEET PG 2026 Result | Mid-September 2026 (Expected) | Based on NBEMS ~15-day result norm |
| Internship Completion Cut-off | 30 September 2026 | NMC / NBEMS norm |
| ACPPGMEC Round 1 Registration | Expected Oct–Nov 2026 (TBA) | 2025 reference: 2–10 Sep 2025 |
| ACPPGMEC Round 1 Counselling Window | Expected Nov–Dec 2026 (TBA) | 2025 reference: 6–15 Nov 2025 |
| ACPPGMEC Round 2 (Upgrade / Fresh) | Expected Dec 2026 (TBA) | 2025 reference: Dec 2025 |
| ACPPGMEC Round 3 | Expected Jan 2027 (TBA) | 2025 reference: 14–23 Jan 2026 (registration); DV till 24 Jan 2026 |
| Online Stray Vacancy Round | Expected Feb 2027 (TBA) | 2025 reference: Stray Round 4 registration closed 21 Feb 2026 04:00 PM |
Candidates should bookmark medadmgujarat.org and check ACPPGMEC notifications regularly through the cycle.
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Eligibility Criteria for Gujarat NEET PG Counselling 2026
To participate in ACPPGMEC's 50% state quota counselling for MD / MS / PG Diploma / CPS and MDS courses, candidates must meet the following criteria (the precise wording will be in the 2026 information brochure):
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | MBBS (for MD/MS/Diploma/CPS) or BDS (for MDS) from an institute recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC) or Dental Council of India (DCI). Provisional / Permanent Registration with the NMC / State Medical Council or DCI / State Dental Council is required. |
| Qualifying Exam | Valid NEET PG 2026 score (for MD/MS/Diploma/CPS) or NEET MDS 2026 score (for MDS). |
| Domicile / 12th from Gujarat | Must be born in Gujarat or hold Gujarat domicile, AND/OR must have cleared the 12th-grade qualifying examination from a school in Gujarat — exact eligibility combination is laid out by ACPPGMEC each cycle in its brochure. |
| Internship Completion | Must complete the compulsory rotating internship on or before 30 September 2026 (NMC cut-off for NEET PG 2026). |
| Nationality | Indian citizen; OCI / PIO / NRI candidates may apply under designated quota seats subject to ACPPGMEC norms. |
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Gujarat NEET PG Counselling 2026: Step-by-Step Process
ACPPGMEC's flow has stayed structurally consistent over the last several cycles. The 2026 process is expected to follow the same five steps:
1. Purchase 14-digit PIN for Registration
To begin Gujarat NEET PG 2026 registration, candidates must purchase a 14-digit PIN from the official portal medadmgujarat.org. The PIN costs INR 3,000 (non-refundable application fee) + INR 25,000 (refundable security deposit) = INR 28,000 total (2025 reference; 2026 to be notified). The 5-digit serial number on the PIN becomes the candidate's User ID. PINs are typically available 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM on working days (Help Centres closed on Sundays and government holidays).
2. Online Registration on ACPPGMEC Portal
Using the PIN, candidates register on the ACPPGMEC portal, fill in personal, academic and NEET PG 2026 / NEET MDS 2026 details, upload required documents, and download the Registration Slip. While printing the Registration Slip, candidates must book an appointment for document verification at their preferred Help Centre.
3. Document Verification at a Help Centre
At the chosen Help Centre on the booked slot, original documents are physically verified. This step locks the candidate into the merit list.
4. Choice Filling and Locking
Eligible candidates featured on the State Merit List then log in and submit unlimited course-and-college preferences. ACPPGMEC strongly recommends listing as many choices as possible before locking — once locked, choices cannot be modified.
5. Seat Allotment and Reporting
Round-wise seat allotment lists are released on the portal based on NEET PG 2026 / NEET MDS 2026 scores, state merit rank, category and the locked preference order. Allotted candidates pay the tuition / token fee online or at the designated Axis Bank branch, download the allotment letter and payment receipt, and report to the help centre with originals.
Gujarat NEET PG Counselling 2026: Documents Required
Candidates must keep the following documents (originals + self-attested photocopies) ready for the verification appointment:
| Category | Documents |
|---|---|
| Common (all candidates) |
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| Category certificates (if applicable) |
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| Special cases |
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Gujarat NEET PG Seat Matrix 2026 (Indicative — 2025 Reference)
Pending the final 2026 seat matrix from ACPPGMEC, the most recent 2025 reference distribution across Gujarat is summarised below. Total MD / MS seats from the 2025 cycle stood at roughly 2,900+ across about 24 medical colleges, with approximately 2,186 government college seats and 724 private / self-financed seats. Of the government MD/MS pool, 50% goes to All India Quota (MCC) and 50% to the state quota counselled by ACPPGMEC. Private and self-financed colleges contribute fully to the state quota counselling.
| Stream | Indicative Seats (2025 Reference) |
|---|---|
| MD / MS — Government Colleges | ~2,186 (50% AIQ + 50% State Quota) |
| MD / MS — Private / Self-Financed Colleges | ~724 (entirely State Quota / Management / NRI) |
| PG Diploma (Government) | Limited — released cycle-wise in the seat matrix |
| MDS Seats (across government and private dental colleges) | Released cycle-wise by ACPPGMEC |
The exact 2026 seat matrix will be published on medadmgujarat.org before each counselling round and may incorporate any NMC seat-addition approvals granted to Gujarat colleges for the 2026-27 cycle.
Help Centres for Gujarat NEET PG / NEET MDS Counselling
ACPPGMEC notifies Help Centres at major government and self-financed medical colleges across Gujarat. The 2025 reference list of Help Centres is below; the 2026 list will be released with the official brochure:
| Help Centre | Location |
|---|---|
| B J Medical College | Ahmedabad |
| Smt NHL Municipal Medical College | Ahmedabad |
| GMERS Medical College | Sola, Ahmedabad |
| GCS Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre | Ahmedabad |
| Government Medical College | Baroda (Vadodara) |
| Government Medical College | Bhavnagar |
| Government Medical College | Surat |
| Surat Municipal Medical College | Surat |
| P D U Medical College | Rajkot |
| M P Shah Govt. Medical College | Jamnagar |
| Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences | Bhuj |
| GMERS Medical College | Gandhinagar |
| GMERS Medical College | Patan |
| GMERS Medical College | Valsad |
| Pramukh Swami Medical College | Karamsad |
| CU Shah Medical College | Surendranagar |
Gujarat NEET PG Counselling 2026: State Merit List
The ACPPGMEC prepares the Gujarat state merit list based on NEET PG 2026 / NEET MDS 2026 scores. Separate category-wise merit lists are issued (General, EWS, SC, ST, SEBC, PwBD etc.) along with the overall merit list. The merit list is published on medadmgujarat.org after NBEMS releases the NEET PG 2026 / NEET MDS 2026 results.
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Common Reasons for Exclusion from the State Merit List
Past ACPPGMEC notifications have listed the following as common disqualification grounds:
| Reason | Details |
|---|---|
| Non-Citizenship | Candidate is not an Indian citizen (and not eligible under NRI / OCI quota). |
| Failure in Qualifying Exam | Candidate did not meet the qualifying NEET PG 2026 / NEET MDS 2026 percentile. |
| Institution Location | MBBS / BDS degree obtained from a college outside Gujarat without meeting the alternative Gujarat-12th / domicile criterion. |
| Document Verification Miss | Failure to appear for document verification at the booked Help Centre on the scheduled slot. |
| Internship Cut-off Miss | Internship not completed by 30 September 2026. |
| Medical Fitness | Candidate found unfit by the Medical Board. |
| Previous Admission Bar | Previously admitted to MD / MS / MDS via ACPPGMEC in the last three academic years (or Diploma in the last two academic years), as per ACPPGMEC rules. |
Gujarat NEET PG Choice Filling 2026
Candidates on the state merit list log in to the ACPPGMEC portal and submit course-and-college choices. There is no cap on the number of preferences a candidate may list. Once preferences are locked, they cannot be edited; ACPPGMEC strongly recommends ordering choices very carefully and listing as many institutes / specialities as the candidate would be willing to accept.
Gujarat NEET PG Counselling 2026: Seat Allotment
Round-wise allotment lists are released for each ACPPGMEC round. Allotment is based on three factors:
- Candidate's NEET PG 2026 / NEET MDS 2026 score and percentile
- Rank in the Gujarat state merit list (overall + category-wise)
- Locked preference order in the choice form
Confirmation of Admission
Candidates who wish to retain an allotted seat must complete the following steps:
- Log in to the ACPPGMEC portal and book an appointment at the nearest Help Centre.
- Provide bank details for any applicable refunds (security deposit / fee adjustments).
- Download the allotment letter and fee challan.
- Pay the tuition fee / token amount online on the portal or offline at the designated Axis Bank branch.
- Download the payment receipt from the ACPPGMEC portal.
- Visit the Help Centre at the booked date and time with all originals.
- Submit the document envelope (typically 11x15 inch) carrying candidate name, User ID, category, merit numbers, allotted institute and the document list as prescribed by ACPPGMEC for the 2026 cycle.
Gujarat NEET PG Tuition Fee Structure (2025 Reference)
The fee payable at admission depends on whether the allotted institute is a government, GMERS / municipal, self-financed or deemed college. The 2025 reference tuition fee structure is below; the 2026 schedule will be released by ACPPGMEC with the final brochure.
| Type of Institute | Course | Fee Payable at Admission (INR, 2025 ref) |
|---|---|---|
| Government | MD / MS | 90,000 |
| PG Diploma | 65,000 | |
| MDS | 67,000 | |
| Self-Financed / GMERS / Private | Where term fee < INR 2 lakh | Term fee as notified |
| Where term fee > INR 2 lakh | 2,00,000 at admission (balance later) |
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Gujarat NEET PG Counselling 2026 will once again be the critical gateway for MD / MS / Diploma / MDS aspirants seeking state-quota and management-quota postgraduate seats in Gujarat. Watching medadmgujarat.org closely from August 2026 onwards — together with NBEMS's NEET PG 2026 result in mid-September 2026 — is the safest way to stay ahead of every registration window.
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