Assam NEET PG 2026: MD/MS Colleges, Counselling Dates, Seats, Fees, Bond, Stipend & Cutoff

Assam is one of the most affordable states in Northeast India for MD/MS/PG Diploma training. All PG seats are in government institutions – Assam Medical College Dibrugarh, Gauhati Medical College, Silchar, Jorhat, Barpeta, Tezpur and the Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute (BBCI) – with high patient load, low fees and a regular stipend. This guide covers the latest Assam NEET PG 2026 counselling schedule, eligibility, reservation, bond, documents and how to choose colleges.

Assam NEET PG 2026 Round 1 Counselling Schedule

As per the official DME Assam educational notice (No. DME/PG/2026/855656, dated 16 October 2026):

• The provisional NEET PG 2026 merit list for Assam State Quota (after incentive marks) is published on the DME website. Your name and NEET PG roll number must appear in this list to participate.
• Choices not locked by the candidate are locked automatically after the deadline.
• Counselling follows the Medical Colleges of Assam (Regulation of Admission into Post Graduate Degree and Diploma Courses) Rules, 2021 (Amendment up to date).

PG Medical Colleges in Assam (MD/MS/Diploma)

Eligibility & Documents Required

Eligibility

• Appeared in NEET PG 2026 (NBEMS) and meets the qualifying percentile cutoff.
• Holds an MBBS degree recognised by NMC and has completed the compulsory rotating internship within the NMC deadline.
• Has valid permanent/provisional medical registration.
• Name and roll number are present in the Assam State provisional merit list published by DME Assam.
• Conditions regarding domicile, Assam MBBS graduates and in-service candidates are governed by the 2021 Rules – read the current brochure/information bulletin on the DME website.

Documents checklist

• NEET PG 2026 scorecard and admit card
• MBBS degree / provisional certificate and mark sheets
• Internship completion certificate
• Medical registration certificate
• Category certificate (SC / ST-H / ST-P / OBC-MOBC / EWS / PwBD), if applicable
• Certificates for incentive marks / rural service, if applicable
• Domicile / residence proof as required in the brochure
• Photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN), passport-size photographs
• Online registration payment receipt

Fees, Stipend, Service Bond & Senior Residency

Tuition fee range

PG tuition in Assam is among the lowest in India because all seats are in government institutions. Approximate annual fee:

Monthly stipend

Service bond & penalty

• Assam enforces a service bond: government service after PG, with at least 1 year compulsory (generally up to 2 years in state colleges, depending on rules).
• A seat-leaving penalty applies if a candidate discontinues the course. It varies by specialty and rule year, and commonly about ₹20 lakh for degree and ₹15 lakh for diploma seats in state colleges; central institutes have lower amounts (around ₹5–10 lakh).
• Bonds are enforced – read the bond clause in the information bulletin before you lock choices.

Senior residency & rural posting

Government colleges offer senior residency posts in most specialties at a higher stipend. Bond postings in semi-urban or rural hospitals give high-volume, independent clinical experience.

Reservation in Assam PG Admissions

Domicile-based reservation: following the Supreme Court ruling against domicile-based PG quota, state-quota seats cannot be reserved purely on domicile. Check the 2026 brochure for the exact rules applied by DME Assam.

All India Quota (50% seats, MCC)

Assam State Quota (50% seats, DME Assam)

Admission Process: AIQ and State Quota

All India Quota (MCC)

• Register on mcc.nic.in and pay the counselling fee.
• Fill and lock choices of college and specialty.
• Seat allotment as per NEET PG rank, category and choices; from 2026 MCC allows freeze/float options after allotment.
• Download the allotment letter and report to the college for verification.
• Unfilled seats are returned to the state.

State Quota (DME Assam)

• Online registration and document upload on dme.assam.gov.in.
• State merit list based on NEET PG 2026 score plus incentive marks.
• Online choice filling and locking.
• Seat allotment by merit, reservation and choice; result with admission modalities.
• Physical reporting with original documents. Rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy.

A small number of seats are reserved under the State Health Quota for in-service doctors; confirm the current number in the seat matrix.

Academics, Clinical Exposure & Research

Assam’s tertiary hospitals receive patients from across the Northeast, giving residents strong exposure to tropical and infectious diseases, trauma and oncology (BBCI). Training follows NMC norms with mandatory thesis, regular assessments and CME/research-methodology workshops, plus ICMR and state funding opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who conducts Assam NEET PG counselling for state quota seats?

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam conducts online counselling for the 50% State Quota seats in government medical colleges of Assam and BBCI Guwahati. The 50% All India Quota is conducted by MCC.

What are the Assam NEET PG 2026 Round 1 counselling dates?

Online registration runs from 21 to 25 October 2026 (11:59 PM), choice filling from 26 to 28 October, choice locking on 28 October (4 PM to 11:55 PM), seat processing 29 to 31 October, provisional allotment list on 1 November, result on 2 November and reporting/joining from 9 to 10 November 2026.

Is AIIMS Guwahati PG admission through NEET PG?

No. AIIMS institutes fill their MD/MS/MCh/DM seats through the INI-CET exam, not through NEET PG counselling.

Are there private PG medical colleges in Assam under state counselling?

DME Assam state counselling covers government medical colleges and BBCI Guwahati. Check the current seat matrix on dme.assam.gov.in for any change.

What is the service bond in Assam PG?

Bond conditions are set by the DME/institute and vary by specialty. Mandatory service and the seat-leaving penalty differ across colleges, so read the bond clause in the official brochure before locking choices.

How many rounds does Assam NEET PG counselling have?

Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy rounds.

Source: DME Assam notice dated 16 Oct 2026. Fees, seats, bond and stipend are subject to change; always confirm on official websites.