📌 Overview & Counselling Authority
Authority
Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam
Govt/Central Seats
~ 1,875
📌 DME Assam conducts the State Counselling for 85% seats in Government medical colleges. Assam currently has no private medical colleges.
✅ Eligibility & Domicile Rules
| Category | Criteria Notes |
|---|
| 85% Govt State Quota | Candidate (or their parents) must be a permanent resident of Assam and must have studied from Class 7 to 12 in the state of Assam. |
| Non-Domicile Candidates | Not eligible for Assam State Quota. Can only apply via the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) through MCC. |
| Basic Qualification | Must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. Minimum 17 years of age. |
📊 Expected Cutoff — Govt Colleges (Assam 85% Quota)
Based on previous year trends for State Quota allocations in Government Medical Colleges.
| Category |
Approx. Safe Rank (Round 1) |
Expected Safe Score |
| Unreserved (UR) | 50,000 - 60,000 | 540 - 560+ |
| OBC / MOBC | 90,000 - 1,00,000 | 480 - 500+ |
| EWS | 60,000 - 70,000 | 530 - 540+ |
| SC | 1,40,000 - 1,50,000 | 430 - 450+ |
| ST (Plains) | 1,90,000 - 2,10,000 | 380 - 400+ |
| ST (Hills) | 2,80,000 - 3,00,000 | 320 - 340+ |
⚠️ Cutoffs are approximate. Top colleges like Gauhati Medical College will require significantly higher scores (600+ for UR).
📅 DME Assam NEET Counselling Schedule 2026
| Event / Activity | Expected Date | Status |
|---|
| Online Registration Starts | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| State Merit List Publication | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| Choice Filling & Locking | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| Seat Allotment Result | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| Document Verification & Reporting | To be announced | Coming Soon |
📋 Counselling Process (Step-by-Step)
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1
Online Registration
Candidates must register online on the DME Assam admission portal (dme.assam.gov.in) and pay the requisite counselling registration fee.
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2
State Merit List
DME Assam will publish a provisional state merit list of all eligible registered candidates based on their NEET UG score and Assam domicile verification.
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3
Choice Filling & Locking
Log in to submit and arrange your preferences for medical/dental colleges. Lock the choices before the deadline.
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4
Allotment & College Reporting
Download the provisional allotment letter. Report to the designated medical college for document verification, medical checkup, and admission fee payment.
💰 Institution-wise Detailed Fee Structure
Assam offers highly subsidized medical education across its state-run institutions.
Government Medical Colleges
| College Name | Annual Tuition Fee |
|---|
| Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College, Barpeta | ₹20,000 / Year |
| Silchar Medical College, Silchar | ₹22,000 / Year |
| Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh | ₹25,000 / Year |
| Tezpur Medical College & Hospital, Tezpur | ₹27,075 / Year |
| Diphu Medical College & Hospital, Diphu | ₹27,075 / Year |
| Lakhimpur Medical College, North Lakhimpur | ₹27,075 / Year |
| Dhubri Medical College | ₹27,075 / Year |
| Nalbari Medical College, Nalbari | ₹27,075 / Year |
| Nagaon Medical College | ₹27,075 / Year |
| Kokrajhar Medical College | ₹27,075 / Year |
| Jorhat Medical College & Hospital, Jorhat | ₹27,500 / Year |
| Gauhati Medical College, Guwathi | ₹28,000 / Year |
📌 Note: AIIMS Guwahati charges approx ₹4,228 for the entire course, but counselling is exclusively through MCC AIQ.
📁 Documents Required for Verification
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card & Scorecard
Class 10th Certificate (DOB Proof)
Class 12th Marksheet & Certificate
Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) of Assam
Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/MOBC/EWS)
Aadhaar Card / Photo ID
Passport Size Photographs
DME Assam Allotment Letter
🏥 Complete Medical Colleges List in Assam (Year-wise Sequence)
| SN | College Name | City | Est. | Seats | Type |
|---|
| 1 | Assam Medial College | Dibrugarh | 1947 | 250 | State Govt. |
| 2 | Gauhati Medical College | Guwahati | 1960 | 250 | State Govt. |
| 3 | Silchar Medical College | Silchar | 1968 | 150 | State Govt. |
| 4 | Jorhat Medical College & Hospital | Jorhat | 2010 | 125 | State Govt. |
| 5 | Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College | Barpeta | 2012 | 125 | State Govt-Society |
| 6 | Tezpur Medical College & Hospital | Tezpur | 2014 | 125 | State Govt. |
| 7 | Diphu Medical College & Hospital | Diphu | 2020 | 100 | State Govt. |
| 8 | Lakhimpur Medical College | Lakhimpur | 2021 | 100 | State Govt. |
| 9 | Dhubri Medical College | Dhubri | 2022 | 100 | State Govt. |
| 10 | Kokrajhar Medical College | Kokrajhar | 2023 | 100 | State Govt. |
| 11 | Nalbari Medical College | Nalbari | 2023 | 100 | State Govt. |
| 12 | Nagaon Medical College | Nagaon | 2023 | 100 | State Govt. |
| 13 | Tinsukia Medical College | Luhari | 2024 | 100 | State Govt. |
| 14 | ESIC Medical College and Hospital | Beltola, Guwahati | 2025 | 50 | Central Govt. |
| 15 | Pragjyotishpur Medical College | Guwahati | 2025 | 100 | State Govt. |
| SN | College Name | City | Est. | Seats | Type |
|---|
| 1 | All India Institute of Medical Sciences | Guwahati | 2020 | 100 | Central Govt. |
⚠️ AIIMS Guwahati counselling is conducted purely by MCC AIQ, NOT by DME Assam State Counselling.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Assam an Open State for NEET Counselling?
No, Assam is a Closed State. Since Assam only has Government Medical Colleges, 85% of the seats are strictly reserved for candidates holding an Assam domicile (Permanent Resident Certificate).
Who conducts the Assam MBBS Counselling 2026?
The counselling is conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam.
What is the fee for Government Medical Colleges in Assam?
The annual tuition fee for Government Medical Colleges in Assam is highly subsidized, generally ranging between ₹20,000 to ₹28,000 per year depending on the institution.
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