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2019
J&K counselling restructured post-2019 — now covers J&K UT and Ladakh UT under one body (JKBOPEE)
The revocation of Article 370 changed J&K's counselling architecture. JKBOPEE now governs both UT domains. Ladakh UT quota is carved out separately within the same counselling framework. — Formity's review of JKBOPEE 2025 brochure.
5,000
GMC Jammu vs GMC Srinagar: same speciality, cutoff differs by 5,000+ ranks
Formity's analysis of JKBOPEE 2025 allotment data shows consistent rank divergence between the two flagship colleges. GMC Srinagar closes much higher in rank (lower AIR number) due to candidate preference for the Valley campus.
UT
J&K PG state quota is UT-domicile restricted — only J&K UT domicile holders eligible
Since UT restructuring, domicile rules have been updated. Non-J&K candidates cannot access state quota seats. Only AIQ 15% through MCC. Verify your domicile certificate type before applying to JKBOPEE.
Bond
Bond: 3yr mandatory service in J&K for govt PG seats — with remote posting risk
J&K PG bond requires 3 years of service within the UT. Given the geography, remote postings are real. Factor in living conditions for posted districts. Bond penalty: ₹15-20L depending on college type.
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Jammu & Kashmir NEET PG 2025
State Counselling Guide

30 institutes · 55 specialities · BOPEE counselling · Post-2019 UT domicile · SKIMS + GMC data

188 govt seats
15 DNB/private seats
55 specialities
Completely Closed for Non-Domicile PG
J&K is completely closed for non-domicile candidates in state PG counselling. State quota requires J&K UT domicile. Even ASCOMS NRI seats are restricted to J&K domicile holders. The only route for non-domicile is the 50% AIQ seats under MCC at government colleges — these are filled through central MCC counselling, not BOPEE.
Non-domicile: only AIQ (MCC) route available
Counselling Structure
Section 1

Counselling Structure

BOPEE (Board of Professional Entrance Examinations) conducts J&K PG counselling since UT status (2019).

SQ
State Quota (BOPEE)
50% of government seats counselled by BOPEE. MD/MS at GMC Jammu, GMC Srinagar, GMC Kathua, GMC Doda, SKIMS Soura, SKIMS Bemina.
Eligibility: J&K UT domicile certificate (post-2019 format). Must have NEET PG qualifying score. Category reservation applies.
AIQ
All India Quota
50% of government seats under MCC counselling. Open to all India candidates regardless of domicile.
Eligibility: Any NEET PG qualified candidate. No domicile restriction. Central reservation rules apply.
DNB
DNB / NBE Diploma
15 seats across private/mission hospitals. Counselled by NBE (not BOPEE). SMHS, ASCOMS, and district hospitals.
Eligibility: NBE counselling — but even ASCOMS NRI seats require J&K domicile. Effectively closed for non-domicile candidates.

Formity's analysis · JKBOPEE 2025 · formity.ai

Domicile & Reservation
Section 2

Domicile & Reservation

Post-2019 UT status changed domicile rules fundamentally. 4 new ST tribes added in 2025.

OM
~40%
Open Merit
SC
8%
Scheduled Caste
ST
10%
Scheduled Tribe
OBC
4%
Other Backward
RBA
10%
Resident Backward Area
ALC
4%
Actual Line of Control
PSP
3%
Pahari Speaking
EWS
10%
Economically Weaker
CDP
3%
Children of Defence
Post-2019 Domicile: What Changed
After Article 370 abrogation, J&K became a UT. The old Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) was replaced by a UT Domicile Certificate. Key changes: (1) 15-year residency OR 7-year schooling qualifies for domicile, (2) 4 new ST tribes added in 2025 — Gadda Brahmin, Koli, Paddari, Pahari — expanding the ST pool significantly, (3) 50% female reservation within each category applies in J&K PG counselling, (4) CDP (Children of Defence Personnel/Terrorism-affected) gets dedicated 3% reservation.
RBA + ALC + PSP = 17% unique to J&K

Horizontal reservations: 50% female within each category, 4% PwD, 3% CDP (terrorism-affected/defence). RBA (Resident of Backward Area) covers remote districts like Poonch, Rajouri, Kishtwar.

Formity's analysis · JKBOPEE 2025 · formity.ai

Government Colleges
Section 3

Government Colleges

25 government institutes offering 188 AIQ seats. SKIMS is the flagship.

College Seats Specs Best Rank Fee/yr Stipend/mo Bond
Sher-I-Kashmir, Srinagar 25 17 664 61K 80,000 0 / Noneyr
Govt Med Coll, Jammu 37 21 717 32K 63,240 0 / Noneyr
Assoc Hosp Govt MC, Doda 7 22 1,268 32K 59,500 0 / Noneyr
Govt Med Coll, Srinagar 50 21 1,482 32K 63,240 0 / Noneyr
Government Med Coll,Anantnag 0 6 2,843 69K — 0 / Noneyr
Government Medical Coll,Kathua 0 10 2,927 69K — 0 / Noneyr
Government Med Coll,Rajouri 0 2 5,032 69K — 0 / Noneyr
Government Med Coll, Baramulla 0 4 5,467 69K — 0 / Noneyr
Assoc Hosp Govt MC, Baramulla 13 10 6,052 1.2L 59,500 —
Govt Med Coll Hosp, Anantnag 13 16 6,100 1.2L 59,500 —
Govt Med Coll Hosp, Rajouri 2 5 9,392 1.2L 59,500 —
District Hospital, Ganderbal,JK 5 8 10,083 1.2L 48,000 —
Govt Med Coll,Kupwara 8 10 11,791 1.2L 59,500 —
Govt Hosp, Gandhi Nagar, JK 6 5 11,988 1.2L 48,000 —
Assoc Hosp Govt MC, Kathua 2 4 12,873 1.2L 59,500 —
District Hospital, Pulwama, JK 4 7 13,368 1.2L 48,000 —
Raja Sukhdev Singh District Hosp, Poonch 2 2 13,552 1.2L 59,500 —
District Hospital, Kulgam 3 4 15,025 1.2L 48,000 —
Sub District Hosp, Sopore, JK 4 4 15,444 1.2L 59,500 —
Dist Hosp, Aghar Ballian,Reasi 1 1 15,793 1.2L 48,000 —
District Hospital,Udhampur, J&K 4 5 28,856 1.2L 48,000 —
Govt Med Coll Hosp,Srinagar 1 2 49,704 1.2L 63,240 —
Govt Med Coll Hosp, Jammu 1 2 54,208 1.2L 79,209 —
ASYM Dist Hosp, Budgam, JK 0 1 — — — —
Govt Dist Hosp, Shopian Kashmir 0 3 — — — —
SKIMS vs GMC Jammu vs GMC Srinagar
SKIMS Soura is J&K's premier institute — autonomous status, better infrastructure, and competitive ranks for clinical branches. GMC Jammu and GMC Srinagar are the two oldest and largest government colleges. Newer GMCs at Kathua, Doda, Rajouri, Anantnag, and Baramulla have limited PG seats but expanding rapidly. SKIMS Bemina operates as a satellite campus with select specialities.

Ranks shown are AIQ closing ranks — R1 2025 data. BOPEE state quota ranks are separate and typically accommodate higher AIR numbers for domicile candidates.

Formity's analysis · JKBOPEE 2025 · formity.ai

Speciality-wise Rank Ranges
Section 4

Speciality-wise Rank Ranges

Government college AIQ closing ranks by speciality.

Speciality Best Rank Best At Widest Rank Colleges
General Medicine 2,114 Sher-I-Kashmir, Srinagar 10,825 5
Radio Diagnosis 664 Sher-I-Kashmir, Srinagar 1,482 4
Dermatology 1,482 Assoc Hosp Govt MC, Doda 1,482 1
Obg 3,097 Sher-I-Kashmir, Srinagar 7,547 5
General Surgery 7,218 Sher-I-Kashmir, Srinagar 32,103 5
Orthopaedics 10,897 Sher-I-Kashmir, Srinagar 34,550 4
Paediatrics 4,772 Sher-I-Kashmir, Srinagar 14,780 5
Anaesthesiology 14,817 Sher-I-Kashmir, Srinagar 74,913 4
Ophthalmology 15,072 Govt Med Coll, Jammu 42,648 4
Ent 11,484 Assoc Hosp Govt MC, Doda 19,130 6
Pathology 20,283 Sher-I-Kashmir, Srinagar 78,779 5
Spm 30,952 Sher-I-Kashmir, Srinagar 60,906 3
Pharmacology 52,695 Govt Med Coll, Srinagar 136,748 3
Microbiology 42,496 Govt Med Coll, Srinagar 110,522 3
Biochemistry 80,422 Govt Med Coll, Jammu 101,639 2
Anatomy 66,944 Govt Med Coll, Srinagar 86,144 2
Physiology 85,518 Govt Med Coll, Jammu 85,518 1
Psychiatry 9,964 Sher-I-Kashmir, Srinagar 51,985 3

J&K government colleges are entirely government-run — no private medical colleges exist yet for MD/MS. This makes competition concentrated at SKIMS and GMC Jammu/Srinagar for clinical branches.

Formity's analysis · JKBOPEE 2025 · formity.ai

DNB Hospitals
Section 5

DNB Hospitals

5 hospitals offering DNB/NBE Diploma seats. All India eligibility.

Hospital Seats Specs Best Rank
Sher-I-Kashmir, Bemina None 3 —
ASYM Dist Hosp, Budgam, JK None 1 —
Sher-I-Kashmir, Saura None 1 —
Govt Med Coll Hosp, Anantnag 9 11 6,100
Govt Med Coll,Kupwara 8 8 11,791
Assoc Hosp Govt MC, Baramulla 7 6 6,052
Assoc Hosp Govt MC, Doda 7 7 14,146
District Hospital, Pulwama, JK 3 2 13,368
JLNM Hosp, Rainawari 3 8 13,945
District Hospital, Ganderbal,JK 3 2 10,083

Formity's analysis · JKBOPEE 2025 · formity.ai

Stipend & Bond
Section 6

Stipend & Bond

Government PG seats come with stipend. J&K has a rural service bond for state quota.

35000
Min Govt Stipend / Month
Newer GMCs and peripheral centres. Junior residents at district hospitals.
80000
Max Govt Stipend / Month
SKIMS and established GMCs offer higher stipend with hardship area allowances.
Service Bond
Rural Service Mandatory
BOPEE state quota PG graduates must serve in J&K rural areas post-completion. Bond duration and penalty vary by year — typically 1-2 years at designated health centres.
Hardship
Hardship Area Posting
Postings in border districts (Kupwara, Poonch, Rajouri) and remote areas carry additional hardship allowance. Some candidates prefer these for the accelerated career progression.

Formity's analysis · JKBOPEE 2025 · formity.ai

Key Insights
Section 7

Key Insights

What makes J&K PG counselling unique — and what to watch out for.

Post-2019 UT Status
J&K became a Union Territory in 2019. PG counselling moved from old PRC-based to UT domicile-based. BOPEE now handles state quota counselling under central government oversight. AIQ seats are under MCC like all other UTs/states.
4 New ST Tribes (2025)
Gadda Brahmin, Koli, Paddari, Pahari were added as Scheduled Tribes in 2025. This significantly expands the ST reservation pool. If you belong to these communities, your competition is dramatically reduced for state quota seats.
50% Female Reservation
J&K applies 50% horizontal reservation for women within each category. This is one of the highest female reservation percentages for PG medical seats in India. Practically, this means female candidates have a significant advantage in state quota.
SKIMS Prominence
SKIMS (Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences) is J&K's premier institute with autonomous status. It attracts the most competitive ranks for clinical branches and offers better research infrastructure than GMCs.
CDP / Terrorism-Affected
Children of Defence Personnel and terrorism-affected families get 3% dedicated reservation (CDP category). This is unique to J&K given the region's security situation. Requires BOPEE-verified documentation.
Completely Closed State
J&K has no private medical colleges offering MD/MS seats. Even DNB/NRI seats (e.g., ASCOMS) require J&K domicile. Non-domicile candidates can only access J&K PG through the 50% AIQ seats under MCC counselling. State quota via BOPEE is entirely domicile-restricted.

Formity's analysis · JKBOPEE 2025 · formity.ai

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