The Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC), Government of Gujarat, has issued a notice confirming that the academic session for MBBS and BDS courses for 2026-27 will begin on September 15, 2026, in line with the counselling schedule for undergraduate medical and dental courses set by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), New Delhi.
Session Start Date Confirmed
As per the notice dated September 2, 2026, at 4:50 PM, the academic session of MBBS and BDS courses for the 2026-27 batch will commence on September 15, 2026, aligning Gujarat’s college admission timelines with the national counselling calendar overseen by MCC.
The date falls within Gujarat’s ongoing NEET UG counselling cycle conducted by ACPUGMEC, which covers Government, Grant-in-Aid, and Self-Financed medical and dental colleges across the state.
Gujarat NEET UG 2026 Counselling Calendar
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Academic Session Start (MBBS/BDS 2026-27) | September 15, 2026 |
| Round 3 Counselling | September 16 – September 26, 2026 |
| Stray Vacancy Round | October 3 – October 5, 2026 |
What This Means for Candidates
- Candidates allotted seats in Round 1 or Round 2 should complete their reporting and admission formalities at their respective colleges ahead of the September 15 session start date.
- Candidates still awaiting allotment through Round 3 or the Stray Vacancy Round should note that their college joining will need to align with this academic calendar once their seat is confirmed.
- All admissions fall under Government, Grant-in-Aid, and Self-Financed medical and dental colleges participating in ACPUGMEC counselling.
- The session start date is set in accordance with the counselling schedule issued by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), New Delhi.
Stay Updated
- Regularly check the official ACPUGMEC admission portal: www.medadmgujarat.org
- Watch for updates on reporting deadlines and document verification schedules ahead of September 15
- Confirm any seat allotment or round-specific notice directly on the official website before making admission decisions
Candidates allotted seats in Gujarat NEET UG 2026 counselling are advised to complete all reporting and admission formalities at their respective colleges well before the September 15, 2026 academic session start date to ensure smooth commencement of their MBBS/BDS courses.
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