Rajasthan NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Provisional Merit List to Be Released Today

Jaipur: The Office of the Chairman, NEET UG Medical and Dental Admission/Counselling Board, Rajasthan, and Principal & Controller, SMS Medical College, Jaipur, is set to release the Rajasthan NEET UG 2026 Round 1 provisional merit list today, August 18, 2026. The merit list will be released for candidates participating in the state counselling process for admission to MBBS and BDS courses. The Rajasthan NEET UG 2026 provisional merit list will be prepared on the basis of candidates' NEET UG 2026 marks. Candidates who completed the Round 1 counselling registration and application process can check the merit list once it is published on the official Rajasthan NEET UG counselling portal. The release of the provisional merit list is an important stage in the Rajasthan NEET UG counselling process as candidates will use their state counselling status to proceed with the next stages of admission. However, merely appearing in the merit list does not guarantee admission to an MBBS or BDS seat. Seat allotment will depend on factors including merit, eligibility, applicable reservation rules, seat availability and the choices submitted by candidates.

Rajasthan NEET UG 2026 Round 1: What Happens After the Merit List?

Following the release of the provisional merit list on August 18, candidates belonging to specified categories will be required to complete document verification. Defence, Para-Military and NRI candidates are scheduled for certificate verification on August 19. The revised provisional merit list is scheduled to be released on August 20, 2026, after the verification process. Candidates should also pay attention to the choice-filling process. Online choice filling and the security deposit window are scheduled to remain open until August 20. Candidates will be required to enter their preferred courses and colleges carefully, as their choices will play an important role in the Round 1 seat allotment process. The Rajasthan NEET UG 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled to be announced on August 22, 2026. Candidates allotted seats will subsequently have to download their allotment letters, pay the required tuition fee and complete reporting and document submission at the allotted institution within the prescribed timeline.

Rajasthan NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Important Dates

How to Check Rajasthan NEET UG 2026 Merit List

Once the provisional merit list is released, candidates should visit the official Rajasthan NEET UG counselling portal and open the merit-list link. The merit list will be available in PDF format. Candidates can use the search function in the PDF to locate their name, roll number or other relevant details and verify the information mentioned against their candidature. Candidates should carefully check the details included in the provisional list. Those who fall under categories requiring additional verification should also follow the instructions issued by the counselling authority regarding document verification.

What Candidates Should Do Next

Candidates who find their names in the provisional merit list should not wait for the final merit list to begin preparing their preferences. They should review the available seat matrix, consider their NEET rank and category, and make their college and course choices carefully before the choice-filling deadline. The provisional merit list is followed by the revised merit list on August 20 and the Round 1 seat allotment result on August 22. Therefore, candidates should regularly check the official counselling portal for updates and ensure that all admission-related deadlines are followed. The Rajasthan NEET UG 2026 counselling process is being conducted for candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS programmes through the state counselling system. The provisional merit list marks the beginning of the final stages of the first round of counselling, with seat allotment scheduled to follow later this week.

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