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NEET Counselling in Assam

Complete guide to 14 UG colleges & 159 PG seats — cutoffs, fees, and counselling details

Data last updated: March 2026

UG Counselling Authority

Directorate of Medical Education, Assam (DME Assam)

Govt Only

Official Website

https://dme.assam.gov.in/

Domicile / Eligibility

Must be a registered citizen/permanent resident of Assam. Parents must have resided in Assam for not less than 20 years. Candidate must have studied Classes 6-10 in Assam. Exemption for children of IAS/IPS/IFS officers posted in Assam.

14

Total Colleges

1775

Total Seats

1628

Lowest Fee/Year

#3476

Best Cutoff Rank

By College Type

aiims 1
government 13

By Counselling

AIQ 2
state 12

By Course

MBBS 14

Top UG Colleges in Assam

Ranked by General category cutoff (lowest rank = most competitive)

AIIMS MBBS

AIIMS Guwahati

Guwahati, Assam

Cutoff Rank

#3476

₹1628/yr
Government MBBS

Guwahati Medical College

Guwahati, Assam

Cutoff Rank

#14000

₹31000/yr
Government MBBS

Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College, Barpeta, Assam

Assam, Assam

Cutoff Rank

#63743

₹31000/yr
Government MBBS

Jorhat Medical College & Hospital, Jorhat

Jorhat, Assam

Cutoff Rank

#70143

₹31000/yr
Government MBBS

Assam Medial College, Dibrugarh

Dibrugarh, Assam

Cutoff Rank

#71761

₹31000/yr
Government MBBS

Dhubri Medical College, Dhubri

Dhubri, Assam

Cutoff Rank

#72667

₹31000/yr
Government MBBS

Tinsukia Medical College - Assam Pin - 786146 Tinsukia Srimanta Sankaradeva

Assam

Cutoff Rank

#73048

₹31000/yr
Government MBBS

Tezpur Medical College & Hospital, Tezpur

Tezpur, Assam

Cutoff Rank

#73048

₹31000/yr
Government MBBS

Nagaon Medical College Nagaon Srimanta Sankaradeva

Assam

Cutoff Rank

#73337

₹31000/yr
Government MBBS

Diphu Medical College & Hospital, Diphu, Assam

Assam, Assam

Cutoff Rank

#74749

₹31000/yr

All UG Colleges in Assam

14 colleges accepting NEET UG scores

College Type Course Gen Cutoff Fee/Year Seats
AIIMS Guwahati Guwahati aiims MBBS #3476 ₹1628 100
Guwahati Medical College Guwahati government MBBS #14000 ₹31000 250
Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College, Barpeta, Assam Assam government MBBS #63743 ₹31000 125
Jorhat Medical College & Hospital, Jorhat Jorhat government MBBS #70143 ₹31000 125
Assam Medial College, Dibrugarh Dibrugarh government MBBS #71761 ₹31000 200
Dhubri Medical College, Dhubri Dhubri government MBBS #72667 ₹31000 100
Tinsukia Medical College - Assam Pin - 786146 Tinsukia Srimanta Sankaradeva government MBBS #73048 ₹31000 100
Tezpur Medical College & Hospital, Tezpur Tezpur government MBBS #73048 ₹31000 125
Nagaon Medical College Nagaon Srimanta Sankaradeva government MBBS #73337 ₹31000 100
Diphu Medical College & Hospital, Diphu, Assam Assam government MBBS #74749 ₹31000 100

NEET UG Counselling Process in Assam

Rounds & process (4 rounds)

Directorate of Medical Education, Assam (DME Assam) conducts 4 rounds of UG counselling:

  1. Round 1
  2. Round 2
  3. Mop-Up Round
  4. Special Stray Round

The general process involves: registration on the official portal, document verification, online choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting to the allotted college with original documents and fee payment.

Fees & deposits

Registration Fee

Rs 500-1,000 (uniform across categories). Non-refundable.

Security Deposit

Rs 10,000-50,000 (Govt). Rs 1,00,000 (Private). Refundable if seat not allotted.

Important dates and deadlines
State counselling in Assam typically begins 2-4 weeks after NEET UG results are declared. The entire process (including mop-up rounds) usually spans 2-3 months. Key deadlines include registration closing dates, document verification dates, choice-filling windows, and college reporting deadlines. Missing any deadline can cost you your seat. Always check the official DME Assam portal for exact dates, as they change every year.
Choice filling tips for Assam
  • Put your dream colleges first — you won't lose anything by reaching high
  • Keep safe colleges in the middle — ones where your rank is comfortably within cutoff
  • Add backup options at the end — colleges you'd accept as a last resort
  • Fill at least 10-15 choices to maximize your chances
  • Don't skip rounds — seats vacated by other candidates open up in later rounds
  • Prioritize government colleges for fees — the cost difference over 5 years is massive

Quotas & Reservation in Assam

2125

Total MBBS Seats

1975

Govt Seats

Reservation Policy

ST (Plains) — 10% ST (Hills) — 5% SC — 7% OBC/MOBC — 15% EWS — 10% PwD — 5% horizontal Tea Garden Labour — 3%

Key Highlights

  • Split ST reservation — ST Plains (10%) and ST Hills (5%) are separate categories, unique to NE states
  • Tea Garden Labour quota (3%) — unique to Assam, for descendants of tea plantation workers
  • Freedom Fighters Quota — 1 seat per government medical college (not a percentage)
  • Strictest domicile: parents must have resided 20 years in Assam AND candidate must have studied Classes 6-10 in Assam
  • 5-year mandatory post-graduation service in Assam government; Rs 30,00,000 penalty for breach
  • Predominantly government-college state — limited private presence (Assam Medical College Society hospitals)
  • Once joined after Mop-Up Round, no further upgrades or resignations allowed
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many medical colleges are in Assam?

Assam has 14 medical, dental, and AYUSH colleges that accept NEET UG scores. This includes government, private, and deemed institutions.

What is the lowest NEET cutoff in Assam?

The most competitive (lowest) cutoff rank in Assam is #3476 for General category based on 2024 data. Use our College Predictor to check which colleges match your rank.

How does NEET counselling work in Assam?

Assam counselling is conducted by Directorate of Medical Education, Assam (DME Assam) in 4 rounds. Candidates with Assam domicile are eligible for state quota seats (85%), while 15% of government seats come under All India Quota (MCC counselling).

How many NEET PG seats are in Assam?

Assam has 159 PG seats across 27 colleges, covering MD, MS, DNB, and Diploma specialities. Use the PG tab above to explore all available seats.

What are the most popular PG specialities in Assam?

The most popular PG specialities in Assam are DNBGENERAL MEDICINE (10 seats), ANAESTHESIOLOGY (8 seats), DNBGENERAL SURGERY (7 seats), BIOCHEMISTRY (7 seats), RADIO DIAGNOSIS (6 seats). Switch to the PG tab to see the full breakdown.

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