Securing a medical seat is the ultimate dream for thousands of students appearing for NEET UG 2026. If you belong to Assam, your chances just got significantly better. The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam, which oversees the allocation of seats for MBBS and BDS courses, has confirmed a massive upgrade in the state's medical infrastructure.
15+ Government Institutions
For the 2026 academic session, aspiring doctors can target approximately 1,975 MBBS seats. This is a tremendous leap from the previous 1,600 seats, thanks to the establishment of new medical colleges and capacity expansions in existing ones. Meanwhile, the BDS seat matrix remains stable at 176 seats across three government dental colleges.
To help you strategize your NEET 2026 preferences, we have compiled a comprehensive guide detailing the updated college list, the 85% state quota reservation policy, and major updates in DME Assam NEET counseling.
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Overview of NEET UG 2026 & Assam Medical Admissions
Before jumping into the exact seat breakdown, here is a quick glance at the core details of the NEET UG 2026 examination and Assam counseling process.
| Aspect | Details |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Official Website | https://neet.nta.nic.in/ |
| Purpose | Admission to MBBS, BDS, BVSc & AH, B.Sc. Nursing, AYUSH courses |
| Exam Mode | Pen-and-Paper (OMR-based) |
| Languages Offered | 13 Languages (including English, Hindi, and Assamese) |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Total Marks | 720 |
| Notification Release | February 8, 2026 |
| Total MBBS Seats (Assam) | 1,975 Seats |
| Total BDS Seats (Assam) | 176 Seats |
Major Updates in Assam Medical Education 2026
The competition for medical seats is undeniably fierce, but the Assam government has taken aggressive steps to accommodate more deserving students. Here are the biggest updates for the 2026 session:
- Massive Seat Pool Increase: The total number of MBBS seats has been pushed to approximately 1,975. আসনৰ সংখ্যা বৃদ্ধি: ৰাজ্যৰ মুঠ এম.বি.বি.এছ. আসনৰ সংখ্যা প্ৰায় ১,৯৭৫ লৈ বৃদ্ধি কৰা হৈছে।
- New Institutions Added: Two brand-new institutions have been integrated into the seat matrix—Pragjyotishpur Medical College and ESIC Medical College, Beltola. নতুন চিকিৎসা মহাবিদ্যালয়: দুখন নতুন চিকিৎসা মহাবিদ্যালয়—প্ৰাগজ্যোতিষপুৰ চিকিৎসা মহাবিদ্যালয় আৰু বেলতলাৰ ESIC চিকিৎসা মহাবিদ্যালয়ক এই তালিকাত অন্তৰ্ভুক্ত কৰা হৈছে।
- Capacity Expansion in Top Colleges: The state's premier institutions, Gauhati Medical College (GMC) and Assam Medical College (AMC), have officially increased their annual intake capacity to 250 seats each. শীৰ্ষ মহাবিদ্যালয়ত আসন বৃদ্ধি: ৰাজ্যৰ আগশাৰীৰ চিকিৎসা প্ৰতিষ্ঠান গুৱাহাটী চিকিৎসা মহাবিদ্যালয় (GMC) আৰু অসম চিকিৎসা মহাবিদ্যালয়ৰ (AMC) আসনৰ সংখ্যা ২৫০ খনলৈ বৃদ্ধি কৰা হৈছে।
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Assam State Quota Reservation Policy (85% Seats)
Under the official DME guidelines, 85% of the seats in state government medical colleges are reserved for candidates holding the permanent domicile of Assam. The remaining 15% fall under the All India Quota (AIQ).
অসম চৰকাৰৰ চিকিৎসা মহাবিদ্যালয়ৰ ৮৫% আসন অসমৰ স্থায়ী বাসিন্দাৰ বাবে সংৰক্ষিত। বাকী ১৫% আসন সৰ্বভাৰতীয় কোটাৰ (AIQ) অধীনত থাকে।
Special Quotas in Assam (বিশেষ কোটা)
Apart from the standard categories, Assam provides dedicated seat allocations for specific communities:
- TGL/Ex-TGL: Tea Garden Tribes and Ex-Tea Garden Tribes. (চাহ জনজাতি)
- Six Communities: Moran, Motak, Chutia, Koch-Rajbongshi, and Tai-Ahom. (ছয় জনগোষ্ঠী)
- Sports Quota: For candidates representing the state/nation in recognized athletic events. (ক্ৰীড়া কোটা)
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Complete Assam MBBS Seat Matrix 2026: College-Wise List
অসমৰ চৰকাৰী চিকিৎসা মহাবিদ্যালয়সমূহৰ ২০২৬ বৰ্ষৰ বাবে এম.বি.বি.এছ. আসনৰ তালিকা তলত দিয়া হ’ল। ৰাষ্ট্ৰীয় চিকিৎসা আয়োগ (NMC) ৰ শেহতীয়া তথ্য অনুসৰি এই তালিকা প্ৰস্তুত কৰা হৈছে।
| College Name | Total Seats | Est. Year |
|---|---|---|
| Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati | 250 | 1960 |
| Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh | 250 | 1947 |
| Silchar Medical College, Silchar | 150 | 1968 |
| Jorhat Medical College, Jorhat | 125 | 2009 |
| Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College, Barpeta | 125 | 2011 |
| Tezpur Medical College, Tezpur | 125 | 2013 |
| Diphu Medical College, Diphu | 100 | 2019 |
| Lakhimpur Medical College, North Lakhimpur | 100 | 2021 |
| Dhubri Medical College, Dhubri | 100 | 2022 |
| Nalbari Medical College, Nalbari | 100 | 2022 |
| Nagaon Medical College, Nagaon | 100 | 2023 |
| Kokrajhar Medical College, Kokrajhar | 100 | 2023 |
| Tinsukia Medical College, Tinsukia | 100 | 2023 |
| Pragjyotishpur Medical College, Guwahati | 100 | 2025 |
| AIIMS Guwahati (Central Quota)* | 100 | 2022 |
| ESIC Medical College, Beltola | 50 | 2025 |
| Total MBBS Seats | 1,975 | – |
Assam BDS Colleges 2026: List and Seat Capacity
দাঁতৰ চিকিৎসা বিজ্ঞানৰ (Dental Sciences) কেৰিয়াৰ গঢ়িব বিচৰা ছাত্ৰ-ছাত্ৰীসকলৰ বাবে অসমত বৰ্তমান তিনিখন চৰকাৰী ডেন্টাল কলেজ আছে। এইবাৰ আসনৰ সংখ্যা ২০২৫ বৰ্ষৰ সৈতে একেই আছে।
| College Name | Total Seats | Est. Year |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Dental College, Guwahati | 50 | 1982 |
| Government Dental College, Dibrugarh | 63 | 2018 |
| Government Dental College, Silchar | 63 | 2018 |
| Total BDS Seats | 176 | – |
Final Tips for Assam NEET 2026 Aspirants
প্ৰাগজ্যোতিষপুৰ চিকিৎসা মহাবিদ্যালয় আৰু বেলতলাৰ ESIC অন্তৰ্ভুক্ত হোৱাৰ বাবে এইবাৰ ৰাজ্যিক কাট-অফ (Cutoff) নম্বৰত সামান্য পৰিবৰ্তন দেখা যাব পাৰে। অৱশ্যে, GMC বা AMC ৰ দৰে শীৰ্ষ মহাবিদ্যালয়ত আসন পাবলৈ হ’লে আপোনাক এটা উচ্চ NEET স্ক’ৰৰ প্ৰয়োজন হ’ব।
কাউন্সিলিং আৰম্ভ হোৱাৰ আগতে আপোনাৰ স্থায়ী বাসিন্দাৰ প্ৰমাণপত্ৰ (Domicile Certificate), জাতিগত প্ৰমাণপত্ৰ, আৰু EWS নথিপত্ৰসমূহ সঠিককৈ আপডেইট কৰি ৰাখিব। DME অসমৰ দ্বাৰা প্ৰথম পৰ্যায়ৰ কাউন্সিলিং ২০২৬ চনৰ জুলাই-আগষ্ট মাহৰ ভিতৰত আৰম্ভ হোৱাৰ সম্ভাৱনা আছে।
Stay focused, score high, and get ready to wear that white coat!
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Imprtant Links of Assam MBBS Seat Matrix 2026
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| Syllabus 2026 | Click Here |