NMC Approves Bongaigaon Medical College in Assam With 100 MBBS Seats for 2026-27

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has granted permission for the establishment of Bongaigaon Medical College in Assam, allowing the new medical college to admit 100 MBBS students from the 2026-27 academic session.

The approval was issued by the Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) through a formal Letter of Permission (LoP) dated 31 August 2026, following consideration by the Second Appeal Committee. The development adds a new medical college to Assam's medical education network.

Bongaigaon Medical College to Offer 100 MBBS Seats

According to the NMC permission, Bongaigaon Medical College, Bongaigaon, Assam, has been approved with an annual intake of 100 MBBS seats for the 2026-27 academic year.

The application for establishing the college was submitted with a proposed annual intake of 100 MBBS students. The application was considered under the National Medical Commission Act, 2019 and the applicable regulations governing the establishment of new medical institutions.

Bongaigaon Medical College: Key Details

Bongaigaon Becomes Assam's 15th Medical College

The addition of Bongaigaon Medical College takes the number of medical colleges in Assam to 15, according to the figures reported with the approval.

Before the addition, Assam had 14 medical colleges with a combined annual MBBS intake of 1,825 seats. The newly approved 100 seats take the state's reported total annual MBBS intake to 1,925 seats.

The new institution is therefore expected to provide another option for students seeking to pursue MBBS within Assam.

NMC Approval Came After Appeal Process

The approval followed an appeal process.

The NMC permission letter refers to a Letter of Disapproval (LoD) dated 17 August 2026 and a First Appeal Order dated 23 July 2026. The matter was subsequently considered by the Second Appeal Committee, which recommended approval of the application.

Following the committee's decision, the Medical Assessment and Rating Board issued the Letter of Permission on 31 August 2026 for the establishment of the college with 100 MBBS seats.

What the Approval Means for NEET UG 2026 Aspirants

The approval is particularly relevant for candidates participating in NEET UG 2026 counselling in Assam.

The addition of 100 approved MBBS seats increases the number of medical education opportunities available within the state. The inclusion of the college in the Assam counselling process is also relevant because the state subsequently updated its counselling arrangements following the addition of Bongaigaon Medical College.

A revised Assam NEET UG 2026 seat matrix was reported after the college was added, and candidates were given an opportunity to modify their choices.

Candidates should therefore rely on the latest official counselling seat matrix for the exact availability, category-wise distribution and applicable quota of seats.

Bongaigaon Medical College in the 2026-27 Seat Matrix

The college also appears in currently published 2026-27 MBBS seat-matrix information with an intake of 100 seats.

The NMC's college and course search provides the official framework for checking approved medical colleges and MBBS intake, while the latest seat matrix remains subject to applicable updates and regulatory decisions.

Assam's Expanding Medical Education Capacity

The Bongaigaon approval comes amid continued expansion of MBBS capacity in Assam.

The state's medical education network has expanded with the establishment of new medical colleges in recent years. The addition of Bongaigaon further increases the number of institutions available to students seeking medical education in the state.

The reported total of 1,925 MBBS seats across 15 medical colleges reflects the addition of the 100-seat Bongaigaon institution to the previously reported 1,825-seat capacity.

Assam NEET UG 2026 Counselling: What Students Should Check

Students considering Bongaigaon Medical College during NEET UG counselling should check the latest official information regarding:

• College inclusion in the counselling seat matrix
• Number of seats available in the relevant counselling round
• State Quota and All India Quota distribution, wherever applicable
• Category-wise seat distribution
• College fee structure
• Admission and reporting dates
• Document requirements
• Latest NMC recognition/permission status

Assam Gets 100 More MBBS Seats

The approval of Bongaigaon Medical College represents an addition of 100 approved MBBS seats to Assam's medical education capacity for 2026-27.

With the new institution, Assam's reported medical college count rises to 15, while the annual MBBS intake reaches 1,925 seats.

Bongaigaon Medical College: Key Highlights

• NMC has granted permission for Bongaigaon Medical College in Assam.
• The college has permission to admit 100 MBBS students.
• The approval applies to the 2026-27 academic session.
• The MARB issued the Letter of Permission on 31 August 2026.
• The approval followed consideration by the Second Appeal Committee.
• Bongaigaon becomes Assam's 15th medical college, according to the reported figures.
• Assam's reported annual MBBS intake rises from 1,825 to 1,925 seats.
• The college has subsequently been reflected in 2026-27 counselling/seat-matrix information.

Conclusion

The NMC's permission for Bongaigaon Medical College marks the establishment of another medical college in Assam with an approved intake of 100 MBBS seats for 2026-27. The approval was issued by MARB on 31 August 2026 after the application went through the appeal process.

For NEET UG 2026 candidates, the key point is that Bongaigaon Medical College adds another institution to Assam's expanding medical education network.

Students should check the latest official Assam counselling seat matrix before making or modifying their college choices, as the counselling authority determines the seats available in each round.