Gujarat NEET UG 2026: Revised Merit List Is Out — Here's What Every Candidate Needs To Check

Introduction

The term "revised merit list" creates a particular kind of anxiety. This term means that either some of the candidates have been removed from or added to the earlier merit list, or their category has been revised. Those who have been following the NEET UG 2026 counselling in Gujarat should know that the update has been released, so it is better to go through the entire document than just searching for your name.

The Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC), Gujarat, has released the Revised Merit List for NEET UG 2026, along with several related category and quota-specific lists — PwD status, local quota candidate lists for two of the state's major colleges, and a list of candidates currently marked not eligible. This guide walks through what each of these documents actually means, what to check carefully in your own entry, and how to move forward from here.

One important note before anything else — Gujarat's official medical counselling portal is medadmgujarat.ncode.(also accessible via medadmgujarat.org), run by ACPUGMEC under the Gujarat government's Commissioner of Health, Medical Services and Medical Education. Documents genuinely released by the counselling authority are hosted on this domain. If a merit list or official document is being shared through a third-party file-sharing link — a Google Drive link, for instance — rather than the ACPUGMEC portal itself, treat that with real caution and cross-check the same document directly on the official website before relying on it. A quick trip to medadmgujarat.ncode.in to confirm a document's authenticity is always worth the extra minute.

Who Runs Gujarat's NEET UG Counselling, And How It's Structured?

Gujarat's medical admission process is centrally managed by ACPUGMEC, constituted under the Gujarat Professional Medical Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission and Fixation of Fees) Act, 2007. It handles counselling for MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH admissions across the state's 85% state quota seats — Government Quota, Management Quota, and NRI Quota combined — with the remaining 15% filled separately through MCC's All India Quota process.

Unlike states that run a simple single merit list, Gujarat's counselling process generates several parallel lists because of how its reservation and local quota systems work. That's exactly why this update includes more than one document, and understanding what each one is for makes the whole process far less confusing.

Breaking Down What's Actually Been Released

The Revised Merit List (General, SC, ST, SEBC, EWS & PwD)

Presenting the combined merit list of round one of counselling for NEET UG 2026 of Gujarat, rigorously grouped into categories. The term 'Revised' means that this is only an updated version of the provisional list published earlier. This means that the rankings, category, or eligibility status can all be corrected according to the usual session practice and are expected to be followed by revised versions of provisional lists in case of any discrepancies found."

Because this list spans multiple categories — General, SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, and PwD — candidates should check their name specifically within their own applicable category section, not just the combined general list, since rank position and cutoff behaviour differ meaningfully across categories.

PwD Report

This is a separate, dedicated report for candidates who have applied under Persons with Disability (PwD) provisions. It typically reflects each PwD candidate's assessed disability status following medical board evaluation, which directly affects their eligibility for PwD quota seats. Given how specific and individual this verification process is, any PwD candidate should check this report carefully rather than assuming their status from the general merit list alone.

NHL And SMC Local Quota Candidate Lists

These two lists are specific to local or "institutional" quota seats tied to particular colleges — in this case, NHL Municipal Medical College and Smt. NHL's associated network and B.J. Medical College/Sheth V.S. General Hospital under SMC administration, both of which have historically maintained local quota provisions tied to municipal corporation employees or residents in their respective jurisdictions.

Being eligible for local quota does not happen by virtue of residing in the same city as your university — rather, it usually involves adherence to particular requirements relating to local employment, residency, or institution affiliation. Anyone unsure of their eligibility should verify whether their name is in the local quota system instead of relying on this eligibility assumption.

Not Eligible Candidate List (DQ List)

This is, understandably, the list nobody wants to see their name on — but checking it is just as important as checking the merit list itself. Candidates marked in the "Not Eligible" or disqualification (DQ) list have typically been excluded from further counselling consideration due to issues such as incomplete documentation, category certificate discrepancies, non-submission of required verification proofs, or other eligibility criteria not being met.

Here's the genuinely useful part — being on this list doesn't always mean the situation is unrecoverable. Depending on the specific reason listed, some candidates may still be able to resolve the issue by submitting a missing document or clarification within a specified window, if ACPUGMEC's process allows for it in that round. This is exactly the kind of thing that needs to be confirmed directly with the counselling authority rather than assumed either way.

A Quick Reference: What Each Document Tells You

What To Do After Checking Your Name?

Finding your name on the right list is really just the first step — what happens next depends on which list, and what it says.

If your name appears correctly in the Revised Merit List with an accurate rank and category, the next steps in Gujarat's counselling calendar typically involve choice filling, so it's worth keeping an eye on the official schedule for that window opening.

If your name appears on the PwD Report or a local quota list, cross-check the specific status shown against what you expected — a disability assessment result or local quota confirmation that doesn't match your application needs to be raised with ACPUGMEC promptly, since these categories often have tighter verification timelines than the general list.

If your name appears on the Not Eligible list, don't assume the process is over without checking the exact reason cited. Reach out through ACPUGMEC's official grievance or helpdesk channel, have your application documents ready, and ask specifically what corrective step, if any, is available for your situation and round.

A Few Things Worth Double-Checking Regardless Of Which List You're On

Names and application details sometimes carry small clerical errors — a misspelled name, a swapped category code, an incorrect rank display. These do happen, even in revised lists, and they're far easier to correct early than after choice filling has closed.

Category and quota eligibility rules in Gujarat's system are genuinely detailed, particularly around local quota and reservation certificates. A certificate that's valid in one context might not automatically satisfy a different quota's specific requirements, so it's worth reading the eligibility notes tied to any quota you're claiming rather than assuming general category rules apply uniformly.

And as with every stage of this process, only trust documents and updates sourced directly from medadmgujarat.ncode.in or medadmgujarat.org. Counselling season tends to generate a fair amount of unofficial sharing through social media and messaging groups, and while most of it is well-intentioned, verifying against the source portal costs little and protects a lot.

Why This Revision Matters More Than It Might Seem?

A revised list, by definition, reflects corrections — which means some candidates' positions, categories, or eligibility status may have genuinely shifted from an earlier version. Relying on an outdated screenshot or a first-round list that's since been superseded is one of the more avoidable mistakes a candidate can make at this stage. Taking the time now to check the current, revised version properly, across every applicable list, puts you in a far stronger position heading into choice filling.

FAQs

Bringing It All Together

Gujarat's NEET UG 2026 counselling has reached an important stage with the update of the Revised Merit List, properties of PwD Report, local quota lists of NHL and SMC, and the list of the Not Eligible candidates. Each of these plays a unique role, and skimming over any of them in haste is how confusion enters this critical process.

It is important to ensure that your name is accurately represented on all required lists, and it is necessary to consult ACPUGMEC’s website for any unclear information. You should also prepare your papers for all stages of the counselling process. The key to a successful remaining journey lies in your patience and precision.