Assam NEET UG Counselling 2026 – official seal

Assam NEET UG Counselling 2026

Authority: DME Assam  |  MBBS & BDS State Counselling

Conducted by: Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Government of Assam  |  Portal: dme.assam.gov.in

NMC Approved Colleges 13+ Medical Colleges NEET UG 2026 (NTA) 85% State Quota + 15% AIQ
~1,650 MBBS Seats
13+ Medical Colleges
85% State Quota
15% All India Quota
Assam NEET UG Counselling 2026 – MBBS admission, seat matrix and counselling guide for NEET UG 2026
NMC Approved · ~1,650 MBBS Seats

Assam · 13+ Medical Colleges

About Assam NEET UG Counselling 2026 – Complete MBBS Admission Overview 2026

Assam NEET UG Counselling 2026 is the official state-level admission process for allocating MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and B.Sc. Nursing seats across NMC-approved medical and dental colleges in Assam. The counselling is conducted by Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Government of Assam through the official portal dme.assam.gov.in. Every candidate seeking admission to a medical course in Assam through the state route must qualify NEET UG 2026 (conducted by NTA on 3 May 2026) and register on this state portal during the prescribed window. The page you are reading is a verified, fact-checked guide cross-referenced with the National Medical Commission (NMC) UG seat matrix dated 03 December 2025 and the official DME Assam brochure.

As per the NMC final undergraduate seat matrix for academic year 2025-26, Assam offers approximately 1,500–1,650 MBBS seats spread across 13+ NMC-recognised medical colleges. Of these, 85% of seats in government medical colleges are filled through DME Assam state-level counselling, while the remaining 15% (All India Quota) are allotted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC, mcc.nic.in) under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. Private medical colleges located in Assam reserve management and NRI quotas as per the state Fee Regulatory Committee directives, while deemed universities — wherever physically located — admit students exclusively through MCC counselling.

🎯 NEET 2026 Key Fact: Assam has 13+ government medical colleges and a strict 1-year rural service bond with ₹30 Lakh penalty. Free guidance: +91-7303848310.

DME Assam – Counselling Authority & Significance

The Assam state counselling process for NEET UG 2026 is online and merit-based. After the NEET UG result is declared (expected mid-June 2026), DME Assam will release the state merit list, followed by online registration, document verification, choice filling and seat allotment in multiple rounds. Most counselling authorities run Round 1, Round 2, a Mop-Up Round and a Stray Vacancy Round in line with the Supreme Court timeline and central NMC guidelines. Candidates can register simultaneously for both MCC AIQ and DME Assam state counselling — they are two different processes — but they cannot hold seats in both quotas at the same time. Upon final allotment, the candidate must report physically to the allotted college within the deadline (usually 5–7 days).

Reservation & Domicile in Assam State Quota

Reservation in Assam state quota: SC ~7%, ST (Plains) ~10%, ST (Hills) ~5%, OBC/MOBC ~27% (recently increased), EWS ~10%, PwD 5% horizontal This reservation matrix applies strictly to the state-quota seats — the 15% AIQ pool follows the central reservation policy (SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwD 5% horizontal). Candidates from non-Assam states are not eligible for state-category benefits and must apply under the open category, except for AIQ where central reservations apply uniformly across India. Domicile / category certificates must be issued by the competent authority of Assam for state-quota benefits.

Fees, Bond & Financial Planning

Fees in Assam: Government college tuition in Assam is in the range of ₹15,000 – ₹50,000/year (govt colleges) for state-quota seats, while private and deemed colleges charge N/A (no private medical college in Assam currently) annually. Hostel, mess and one-time admission charges are separate. All MBBS colleges in Assam are government-run. Service bond: 1 year compulsory rural service mandatory for govt-college MBBS graduates Penalty: ₹30,00,000 (₹30 Lakhs) for breaching bond. All bond amounts and durations are best confirmed against the latest DME Assam prospectus because state governments revise these periodically.

Post-MBBS Pathways – PG, NExT & Alternatives

After completing MBBS in Assam, graduates can pursue postgraduate (MD/MS) seats through NEET PG 2026, super-speciality (DM/MCh) through NEET-SS, or super-speciality fellowships under NBE. Many also opt for FMGE/NExT preparation if they target practising abroad, while others move into clinical research, public health or healthcare administration. Aspirants who do not secure a state-quota seat in Assam can also explore deemed universities via MCC, private medical colleges, or MBBS abroad in countries such as Russia, Georgia and Nepal. Allied alternatives include BAMS, BHMS, and B.Sc. Nursing under state and INC norms.

Compulsory Service Bond – Assam

Service Bond: 1 year compulsory rural service mandatory for govt-college MBBS graduates Penalty: ₹30,00,000 (₹30 Lakhs) for breaching bond. Confirm the latest terms with DME Assam before accepting an allotment. Pre-admission guidance: +91-7303848310.

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Assam NEET UG Counselling 2026 – Key Highlights at a Glance

Key facts about Assam NEET UG Counselling 2026
Counselling AuthorityDirectorate of Medical Education (DME), Government of Assam
Official Websitedme.assam.gov.in
Courses CoveredMBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, B.Sc. Nursing, Paramedical (course mix varies by college)
MBBS Seats in State Counselling1,825 MBBS seats across 14 NMC-approved colleges that participate in DME Assam state counselling. (Excludes 2 MCC-AIQ-only and 0 Deemed-University colleges in Assam.) Source: NMC Final Seat Matrix dated 03-12-2025.
Government Colleges (state counselling)14 (1,825 seats — 85% state quota + 15% AIQ via MCC)
Private Colleges (state counselling)0 (0 seats — admitted via DME Assam state counselling)
MCC AIQ-Only Institutes in Assam2 (150 seats) — see Section C below for AIIMS / Central / ESIC institutes that do NOT appear in state counselling
Deemed Universities in Assam0 (0 seats) — see Section D below for Deemed Universities filled via MCC Deemed counselling
State Quota85% of seats (in state govt colleges) — DME Assam
All India Quota (AIQ)15% of state govt seats — via MCC at mcc.nic.in
Entrance ExamNEET UG 2026 (NTA) — 3 May 2026
Counselling WindowExpected July–October 2026
Registration FeeAs per DME Assam notification
Domicile RequiredYes — valid Assam Permanent Residence / Domicile certificate for State Quota
Reservation PolicySC ~7%, ST (Plains) ~10%, ST (Hills) ~5%, OBC/MOBC ~27% (recently increased), EWS ~10%, PwD 5% horizontal
Govt College Fees₹15,000 – ₹50,000/year (govt colleges)
Private College FeesN/A (no private medical college in Assam currently)
Service Bond1 year compulsory rural service mandatory for govt-college MBBS graduates — Penalty: ₹30,00,000 (₹30 Lakhs) for breaching bond
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All Medical Colleges in Assam – Classified by Counselling Path (NEET UG 2026)

Below is the complete official list of every NMC-approved MBBS college in Assam as per the NMC Final Seat Matrix dated 03-12-2025 (Public Notice No. N-15029/09/2025-UGMEB), classified by which counselling body actually fills its seats. This matters because applying through the wrong counselling body means missing the seat entirely.

📌 Why this classification matters: Many students wrongly assume every medical college in their state can be reached through state counselling. That is incorrect. AIIMS, JIPMER, AFMC, IMS BHU, JNMC AMU and ESIC are 100% MCC AIQ — apply via mcc.nic.in. Deemed Universities are 100% MCC Deemed counselling. Only the colleges in Sections A and B below are reachable through DME Assam state counselling.

A. State Government Medical Colleges in Assam 14 colleges · 1,825 seats

These are state-government and government-society medical colleges in Assam. 85% of MBBS seats are filled through DME Assam state counselling at dme.assam.gov.in using a valid Assam domicile certificate. The remaining 15% are All-India Quota (AIQ) seats filled by MCC at mcc.nic.in.

Government MBBS colleges in Assam via state counselling
College NameManagementMBBS Seats (2025-26)
Assam Medical College, DibrugarhGovt250
Dhubri Medical College, DhubriGovt100
Diphu Medical CollegeGovt100
Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical CollegeGovt (Society)125
Gauhati Medical College, GuwahatiGovt250
Jorhat Medical College and HospitalGovt125
Kokrajhar Medical College, AssamGovt100
Lakhimpur Medical CollegeGovt100
Nagaon Medical CollegeGovt100
Nalbari Medical College and Hospital, AssamGovt100
Silchar Medical College, SilcharGovt150
Tezpur Medical CollegeGovt125
Tinsukia Medical CollegeGovt100
Pragjyotishpur Medical CollegeGovt100
State Government Total14 colleges1,825 seats

C. Explore MCC AIQ Institutes in Assam 2 colleges · 150 seats

⚠️ Important — These institutes are NOT filled by DME Assam state counselling. AIIMS, JIPMER, AFMC Pune, IMS BHU, JNMC AMU, ESIC and other Central/Defence institutes in Assam are filled 100% via Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) All-India Quota counselling at mcc.nic.in. They have no state-quota seats. Apply via MCC AIQ Counselling 2026 — no domicile required, open to all India.

MCC AIQ-only institutes in Assam
InstituteManagementMBBS Seats
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, GuwahatiGovt100
ESIC Medical College and Hospital, BeltolaGovt50
MCC AIQ-Only Total2 institutes150 seats
How to apply for these: Register on mcc.nic.in after NEET UG 2026 result, fill choices, lock and report. AFMC Pune additionally requires institutional registration. For step-by-step help see our AIQ Counselling Guide.

Counselling-path classification is based on NMC's published management category and MCC's deemed-college list 2024-25. Tap any private or deemed college name to view its dedicated admission page; if a college's page is not yet available you will land on our enquiry form — call +91-7303848310 for one-on-one help. For BDS, AYUSH, B.Sc. Nursing and paramedical seat matrices see the BDS guide, AYUSH guide and paramedical guide.

All Medical Courses Under Assam NEET UG Counselling 2026 – UG, PG, AYUSH, Nursing & Paramedical

DME Assam state counselling covers MBBS, BDS, AYUSH (BAMS/BHMS/BUMS), B.Sc. Nursing and paramedical programmes. Each card below provides verified course details, admission route and links to our full guides.

Top MBBS Colleges by Seat Count (NMC 2025-26)

Govt

Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh

MBBS – Govt

250 Seats
  • Duration: 5.5 Years (4.5 + 1 yr internship)
  • NMC approved · Source: 03-12-2025 seat matrix
  • Route: NEET-UG → DME Assam (state) / MCC (AIQ)
  • Eligibility: NEET UG 2026 qualified + domicile (state quota)
Apply / Enquire
Govt

Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati

MBBS – Govt

250 Seats
  • Duration: 5.5 Years (4.5 + 1 yr internship)
  • NMC approved · Source: 03-12-2025 seat matrix
  • Route: NEET-UG → DME Assam (state) / MCC (AIQ)
  • Eligibility: NEET UG 2026 qualified + domicile (state quota)
Apply / Enquire
Govt

Silchar Medical College, Silchar

MBBS – Govt

150 Seats
  • Duration: 5.5 Years (4.5 + 1 yr internship)
  • NMC approved · Source: 03-12-2025 seat matrix
  • Route: NEET-UG → DME Assam (state) / MCC (AIQ)
  • Eligibility: NEET UG 2026 qualified + domicile (state quota)
Apply / Enquire
Govt (Society)

Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College

MBBS – Govt (Society)

125 Seats
  • Duration: 5.5 Years (4.5 + 1 yr internship)
  • NMC approved · Source: 03-12-2025 seat matrix
  • Route: NEET-UG → DME Assam (state) / MCC (AIQ)
  • Eligibility: NEET UG 2026 qualified + domicile (state quota)
Apply / Enquire
Govt

Jorhat Medical College and Hospital

MBBS – Govt

125 Seats
  • Duration: 5.5 Years (4.5 + 1 yr internship)
  • NMC approved · Source: 03-12-2025 seat matrix
  • Route: NEET-UG → DME Assam (state) / MCC (AIQ)
  • Eligibility: NEET UG 2026 qualified + domicile (state quota)
Apply / Enquire
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PG Courses (MD / MS / DM / MCh)

PG

MD / MS

Postgraduate Medical Courses

Multiple Depts
  • Duration: 3 Years each
  • Available at Assam govt & private colleges
  • Route: NEET-PG → 50% AIQ (MCC) + 50% State (state authority)
  • Specialties: Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, OB-Gyn, Anaesthesia, Radiology, Dermatology and more
NEET PG 2026 Guide
SS

DM / MCh

Super-Speciality

Limited
  • Duration: 3 Years each
  • Available at premier Assam institutions
  • Route: NEET-SS → NBE Counselling
  • Areas: Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Oncology & more
Apply / Enquire
PG

M.Sc. Nursing & M.Pharm

Allied PG Courses

Available
  • Duration: 2 Years each
  • Route: INC entrance / GPAT
  • Specialisations: Med-Surg, OBG, Paeds (Nursing); Pharmaceutics, Clinical Pharmacy
Apply / Enquire

AYUSH Courses (BAMS, BHMS, BUMS) & BDS

AYUSH

BAMS / BHMS / BUMS

Ayurveda · Homoeopathy · Unani

Available
  • Duration: 5.5 Years each (4.5 + 1 yr internship)
  • NEET UG 2026 mandatory
  • AACCC conducts AIQ AYUSH counselling; state quota by DME Assam
  • Effective cutoffs typically lower than MBBS — strong fall-back
AYUSH Guide 2026
UG

BDS

Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Available
  • Duration: 5 Years (4 + 1 yr internship)
  • Route: NEET-UG → DME Assam for state quota
  • Lower NEET cutoff than MBBS; pathway to MDS & clinical practice
BDS Guide 2026

Nursing & Paramedical Courses

Nursing

B.Sc. Nursing / GNM / ANM

Nursing Programmes

Multiple
  • B.Sc. Nursing: 4 Years | GNM: 3.5 Years | ANM: 2 Years
  • NEET score is used for B.Sc. Nursing (post-2024 INC norms)
  • INC-approved programmes; state & private institutes participate
Nursing Guide
Para

BPT / BMLT / B.Pharm

Paramedical & Pharmacy

Available
  • BPT: 4.5 Yrs | BMLT: 3 + 1 Yrs internship | B.Pharm: 4 Yrs
  • Merit / entrance based; CET or institutional admission
  • High demand in Assam healthcare sector
Paramedical Guide
Cert

Diploma & Certificate

Healthcare Skills

Various
  • OT Tech, Dialysis Tech, ECG, X-Ray Tech
  • Duration: 1–3 Years
  • Open to non-NEET students; merit / direct admission
Diploma Guide

Assam NEET UG Counselling 2026 – Step-by-Step Admission Process

The Assam state counselling is conducted online by DME Assam. Candidates may participate in both MCC AIQ counselling and state counselling simultaneously, but cannot retain seats in both. Below is the verified 6-step workflow for Assam NEET UG 2026 admissions.

Qualify NEET-UG 2026

NTA exam on 3 May 2026. Qualifying percentile: 50th (Gen/EWS), 40th (Reserved), 45th (PwD). Use our Marks vs Rank tool to estimate AIR.

Register on DME Assam Portal

Visit dme.assam.gov.in during the announced window (Expected July–October 2026). Pay registration fee (As per DME Assam notification) and upload required documents.

Merit List & Document Verification

DME Assam publishes the state merit list. Verify name, NEET score, category, domicile and rank — report errors in the grievance window. Non-Assam candidates appear under AIQ only.

Choice Filling & Locking

Fill college and course preferences carefully. Lock choices before deadline. Optimise order with the NEET College Predictor.

Seat Allotment & Reporting

Download allotment letter. Report to college within 5–7 days with originals. Download document checklist. Service bond signed at this stage where applicable.

Subsequent Rounds & Stray Vacancy

Round 2, Mop-Up Round, Stray Vacancy Round in sequence. Cutoffs typically ease in later rounds. Track latest counselling news daily.

Important: A candidate cannot hold an MCC AIQ seat and a state-quota seat at the same time. If you accept an AIQ seat in a later round, your state-quota seat is forfeited automatically per central rules. Call +91-7303848310 for personalised strategy.

Eligibility – Assam NEET UG Counselling 2026

Academic

  • 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology + English from a recognised board
  • General/EWS: minimum 50% aggregate in PCB
  • SC/ST/OBC: minimum 40% aggregate in PCB
  • PwD: minimum 45% aggregate in PCB
  • Compartment-cleared candidates may apply if NMC norms are met

NEET & Age

  • NEET-UG 2026: Mandatory for ALL — state, AIQ, deemed, NRI
  • Qualifying percentile: 50th (Gen/EWS), 40th (Reserved), 45th (PwD)
  • Minimum age: 17 years on 31 December 2026
  • No upper age limit (Supreme Court ruling)
  • Indian citizens, OCI/NRI may apply per NMC rules

Domicile & State Quota

  • 85% State Quota: Yes — valid Assam Permanent Residence / Domicile certificate for State Quota
  • 15% AIQ: No domicile restriction — open to all India
  • Category certificates must be from Assam authority for state-quota benefits
  • Out-of-state SC/ST/OBC certificates are NOT valid for Assam state quota
  • EWS certificate must be issued for the current FY; OBC requires Non-Creamy-Layer (NCL)

MBBS Fee Structure in Assam 2026 – College-Wise

Government colleges in Assam: ₹15,000 – ₹50,000/year (govt colleges).
Private & Deemed colleges in Assam: N/A (no private medical college in Assam currently).
All MBBS colleges in Assam are government-run.

MBBS fee structure across Assam medical colleges 2026
College (sample)TypeAnnual Tuition (state quota)MBBS Seats
Assam Medical College, DibrugarhGovt₹15,000 – ₹50,000/year (govt colleges)250 seats
Gauhati Medical College, GuwahatiGovt₹15,000 – ₹50,000/year (govt colleges)250 seats
Silchar Medical College, SilcharGovt₹15,000 – ₹50,000/year (govt colleges)150 seats

*Subject to Assam state Fee Regulatory Committee revision for 2026-27. Hostel, mess, exam & one-time admission charges are usually additional. Always verify the latest fee notification on the official college website or DME Assam brochure before reporting. See the full college list above for all 14 NMC-approved colleges in Assam.

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Education Loan Guide 2026

Fee Comparison

Compare Assam MBBS fees with other states and with government vs private medical colleges. Lower-fee state govt colleges and AIIMS often deliver the best return on investment.

Compare All MBBS Fees

Assam NEET UG Counselling 2026 – MBBS Seat Matrix (NMC 2025-26)

Assam has 1,825 MBBS seats across 14 colleges that participate in state counselling (excluding 2 MCC AIQ-only institutes and 0 Deemed Universities). Source: NMC Final UG Seat Matrix dated 03-12-2025. The standard quota split for state government medical colleges is 85% state quota + 15% AIQ — exceptions exist for AIIMS / central / regional institutions which are filled fully through MCC AIQ counselling. Below is the seat-matrix view for the top 8 colleges by intake (approximate splits shown).

Assam MBBS seat matrix 2026
CollegeManagementTotal MBBSAIQ ShareState Quota Share
Assam Medical College, DibrugarhGovt250~38~212
Gauhati Medical College, GuwahatiGovt250~38~212
Silchar Medical College, SilcharGovt150~22~128
Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical CollegeGovt (Society)125~19~106
Jorhat Medical College and HospitalGovt125~19~106
Tezpur Medical CollegeGovt125~19~106
Dhubri Medical College, DhubriGovt100~15~85
Diphu Medical CollegeGovt100~15~85

Exact category-wise (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD) seat breakdown is published by DME Assam before each counselling round. AIIMS / central institutes follow their own institutional reservation. Use our NEET College Predictor for personalised estimates and check the central reservation policy for AIQ. The full college list with all seat counts is shown in §4 above.

Assam NEET UG Counselling 2026 – NEET Cutoff Trends & Closing Ranks

Top Govt College – AIQ Gen R1

~AIR 1,000–10,000

Highest competition. Target a high score for Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh.

State Quota (General)

Top govt: 580–660 marks | Lower-tier: 480–560 marks

DME Assam state-merit cutoffs vary by zone & college type.

Private / Management / NRI

350–520 marks | NRI: lower effective cutoff

Management/NRI seats become more accessible from Round 2 onwards.

Indicative Year-Wise NEET Cutoff – Assam (Govt Quota, General)

Historical NEET cutoffs for Assam
YearTop Govt — Score (Gen, R1)Top Govt — AIR (Gen, R1)Lower-tier Govt Closing
2025~640–680~AIR 1,000–4,000~480–560 marks
2024~620–675~AIR 1,500–5,000~470–540 marks
2023~615–675~AIR 1,800–6,000~460–530 marks

*Indicative ranges based on past trends. Final cutoffs are released after each counselling round. NEET 2024 used a revised total because of grace marks; NEET 2025 used the standard 720 total. Verify your closing rank against the official DME Assam cutoff sheet.

Cutoff Insight 2026: Assam has 13+ government medical colleges and a strict 1-year rural service bond with ₹30 Lakh penalty. Use our College Predictor or call +91-7303848310 for personalised cutoff analysis.

Teaching Hospitals in Assam – Clinical Exposure for MBBS Students

Top teaching hospitals attached to Assam medical colleges
Flagship Teaching HospitalAssam Medical College, Dibrugarh
Bed Capacity500 – 3,000+ beds at flagship hospitals across Assam
AccreditationNMC approved; many top centres also NABH / NABL accredited
Super-Speciality DeptsCardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Nephrology, Urology, Oncology, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (varies by hospital)
DiagnosticsCT, MRI 1.5T/3T, PET-CT (select centres), Cath Lab, 24×7 Emergency Lab
Operation TheatresModular OTs across major teaching hospitals in Assam
OPD per Day1,000–5,000+ patients at flagship hospitals — exceptional clinical exposure
Emergency & Trauma24×7 Emergency & Trauma centres at govt & major private teaching hospitals

Why Clinical Exposure in Assam Stands Out

  • Patient Diversity: Mix of urban, semi-urban & rural cases — strong differential-diagnosis skills
  • Disease Profile: Tropical infections, NCDs, tertiary referrals — broad MBBS preparation
  • Internship Stipend: Govt colleges typically pay ₹15,000–₹30,000/month (per state norms)
  • NEET-PG Preparation: Robust hands-on clinical training boosts NEET-PG performance
  • Research: ICMR / DST grants available at premier Assam teaching hospitals

Infrastructure & Facilities at Assam Medical Colleges – 2026

Lecture Halls & Labs

Air-conditioned digital lecture halls, anatomy & physiology labs, clinical-skills simulation centres at most Assam medical colleges.

Central Library & e-Resources

Subscriptions to UpToDate, Clinical Key, MedLine, e-textbooks; quiet reading rooms; group-study pods.

Hostel Facilities

Separate boys' & girls' hostels; mess with multiple cuisine options; first-year hostel typically compulsory at govt colleges.

Sports & Recreation

Cricket, football, basketball, badminton, athletics, gymnasium; college-level annual sports meets.

Digital Campus & Wi-Fi

Campus-wide Wi-Fi, smart classrooms, online assessment portals, digital pathology & radiology.

Safety, Counselling & Wellness

24×7 security, anti-ragging committees, mental-health counselling cells, first-year orientation programmes.

Frequently Asked Questions – Assam NEET UG Counselling 2026

NEET UG state-quota counselling for Assam is conducted by Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Government of Assam. The official registration portal is dme.assam.gov.in. This authority handles MBBS, BDS and AYUSH (in some states) admissions to government and NMC-affiliated private colleges in Assam. The 15% All-India Quota seats in state government colleges are filled separately by MCC at mcc.nic.in. Both processes run in parallel and a candidate may register for both.

As per the NMC Final UG Seat Matrix dated 03-12-2025, Assam has approximately 1,825 MBBS seats across 14 colleges that participate in DME Assam state counselling — 14 state government colleges contributing about 1,825 seats and 0 private NMC-approved colleges contributing about 0 seats. Note: AIIMS, AFMC, JIPMER, IMS BHU, JNMC AMU and ESIC institutes (about 2 institutes / 150 seats in Assam) are NOT in this state pool — they are filled 100% by MCC AIQ. Deemed Universities (0 unis / 0 seats) are filled by MCC Deemed counselling.

The state reservation matrix applicable to the 85% state-quota MBBS seats in Assam government medical colleges (and applicable govt-quota seats in private colleges) is: SC ~7%, ST (Plains) ~10%, ST (Hills) ~5%, OBC/MOBC ~27% (recently increased), EWS ~10%, PwD 5% horizontal. Category certificates must be issued by competent authority of Assam for state-quota benefits — out-of-state SC/ST/OBC certificates do not qualify for Assam state reservation. EWS certificate must be issued for the current financial year and OBC requires Non-Creamy-Layer (NCL) status.

MBBS tuition fees in Assam for 2026-27 (state-quota seats only) are approximately as follows. Government colleges: ₹15,000 – ₹50,000/year (govt colleges). Private NMC-affiliated colleges (state-counselled): N/A (no private medical college in Assam currently). Hostel, mess, exam fees and one-time admission charges are usually additional and add roughly ₹3-4 lakh/year to the quoted tuition. Deemed-university fees (paid through MCC Deemed counselling) are higher — typically ₹15-25 lakh/year. All fees are subject to revision by the Assam Fee Regulatory Committee and the official state notification before reporting.

1 year compulsory rural service mandatory for govt-college MBBS graduates with a penalty of ₹30,00,000 (₹30 Lakhs) for breaching bond. The bond is signed at the time of admission/joining. Always verify the latest bond notification on the DME Assam prospectus before reporting because state governments revise bond duration and penalty amounts periodically. The bond typically applies only to candidates availing the subsidised state-quota seat — AIQ candidates and private-college students may have different terms.

DME Assam typically conducts Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round and Stray Vacancy Round for state-quota MBBS admissions. After each round, unfilled vacancies are carried into the next round; vacancies in private colleges may be filled in the stray-vacancy round. Counselling for Assam 2026 is expected during Expected July–October 2026 after the NEET UG 2026 result. MCC AIQ counselling typically begins earlier (July-August 2026) and runs three rounds plus a mop-up round.

Yes, but only through specific routes. (a) For 15% AIQ seats in state government colleges of Assam — open to all India via MCC at mcc.nic.in, no domicile required. (b) For 85% state-quota seats — Yes — valid Assam Permanent Residence / Domicile certificate for State Quota. (c) For private colleges in Assam — depends on whether Assam treats them as open-state or closed-state for non-domicile candidates; some states (Karnataka, Kerala, UP) allow non-domicile through private quota; closed states (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu) restrict private quota to domicile candidates. Deemed Universities in Assam are 100% open to all India via MCC Deemed.

Required documents include: NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard; Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and pass certificates; valid Assam domicile / nativity certificate (mandatory for state quota); category / reservation certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) issued by competent Assam authority if applicable; PwD certificate from authorized medical board if applicable; photo ID (Aadhaar + Passport / Voter ID); recent passport-size photographs (10-12 copies); transfer / migration certificate; character certificate; and the seat allotment letter at reporting. See the full document checklist guide at neet.futeducation.com/neet-guide/neet-2026-counselling-document-checklist.

Yes. NMC-affiliated private medical colleges in Assam typically reserve part of their seats as management quota and 15% as NRI quota. After the state-government quota share is filled by DME Assam, the remaining seats are filled in mop-up and stray-vacancy rounds at higher fees. NEET UG qualification is mandatory for all seats including management and NRI — direct admission and capitation fees are illegal under the National Medical Commission Act. Top private colleges in Assam include leading private medical colleges. For free guidance on management/NRI options call our admission helpline.

Cutoffs vary widely by college tier. Top state government colleges in Assam (Assam Medical College, Gauhati Medical College, Silchar Medical College) typically close in AIQ Round 1 within AIR 1,000–10,000 for General category, requiring NEET scores around 620-680. Lower-tier government colleges close around 480-560 marks. Private colleges via state counselling close at 350-520 marks for state quota and 280-450 for management quota. Deemed Universities can close at 200-450 marks. Use our free NEET College Predictor for personalised estimates based on your category and rank.

This is the most common point of confusion. DME Assam state counselling does NOT fill seats at AIIMS, AFMC Pune, JIPMER, IMS BHU, JNMC AMU, ESIC institutes or any Deemed University located in Assam. Specifically, the 2 MCC AIQ-only institutes in Assam (such as All India Institute of Medical Sciences, ESIC Medical College and Hospital) are filled <strong>100% by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)</strong> under the All-India Quota — they have <strong>zero</strong> state-quota seats. To apply for these institutes, a NEET-qualified candidate must register separately on <strong>mcc.nic.in</strong> after results are declared. AFMC Pune additionally requires institutional registration on its own portal. The colleges listed in Sections A and B of this page (state government and state-counselled private colleges) are the ONLY ones reachable through DME Assam — exactly 1,825 MBBS seats across 14 colleges.

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Assam vs Top NEET Counselling States 2026

Comparison of Assam state counselling with peer states
StateRegionMBBS SeatsGovt Fee/yrPvt/NRIAuthorityColleges
Assam ⭐Assam~1,650₹15,000 – ₹50,000Yes (Pvt/NRI)DME Assam13+
KarnatakaKarnataka13,944₹15K–₹40KYesKEA Karnataka73+
Tamil NaduTamil Nadu13,050₹13.5K–₹40KYesDME TN74
UPUP13,425₹54KYesDGME UP85+
MaharashtraMaharashtra12,824₹1.14L–₹1.30LYesCET Cell73+

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Assam vs Karnataka

Karnataka leads India with 13,944 MBBS seats and a recently revised SC (17%) and ST (7%) reservation. Compare its KEA-led system with Assam's DME Assam workflow, fee bands and bond policy.

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Assam vs Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu has 74 colleges and a unique 69% reservation matrix (no EWS in state quota). Its UG service bond is 5 years with ₹5L penalty — useful as a benchmark for Assam.

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Assam vs Maharashtra

Maharashtra (CET Cell) has 12,824 seats and a govt-college tuition of ₹1.14–₹1.30 Lakh/yr. A useful comparison if you are choosing between metros and Assam colleges.

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Assam vs Uttar Pradesh

UP has 85+ medical colleges and 13,425 MBBS seats. Its UG bond is 2 yrs / ₹10L (PG ₹40L). Compare its UPNEET system, fee structure and reservation with Assam.

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