North East NEET MBBS Counseling 2026: Top Government Medical Colleges, Cutoffs & Choice Filling Order
North East NEET MBBS · Counseling 2026
North East NEET MBBS Counseling 2026: Top Government Medical Colleges, Cutoffs & Choice Filling Order
AIIMS Guwahati or Gauhati Medical College — which goes first on your list? Verified Round 1 closing ranks, seat intake, and practical choice-filling tips for all 8 North Eastern states, all in one place.
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See How Top Rankers Chose Colleges in the North East
A quick walkthrough of how top rankers built their North East choice list this year — before you dive into the state-wise cutoff tables and college-wise breakdown below.
Use it alongside the Round 1 closing ranks to sanity-check your own list before you report.
Short Answer
Across Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura, the top government pick is AIIMS Guwahati, which closed Round 1 at AIR 3,177 under 100% Central Quota. Right behind it is Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) at AIR 6,514, followed by NEIGRIHMS Shillong (AIR 8,200), RIMS Imphal (AIR 9,500), Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh (AIR 11,571), and a wider spread of state colleges across Tripura, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Nagaland and Sikkim.
AIR 3,177AIIMS Guwahati — the region’s #1 choice, zero service bond
AIR 6,514GMCH Guwahati — top state college, est. 1960
17 CollegesRanked by real Round 1 AIQ / Central preference
85% / 15%State Quota vs All India Quota / Central seats
Qualifying NEET with a solid score is a proud moment, but securing a top government MBBS seat in the North Eastern states depends heavily on smart choice filling. Candidates across Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura compete every year for a limited number of government medical seats, and many make simple preference-list errors that cost them a better seat upgrade. To give you genuine clarity, we checked where top rankers actually locked their choices during Round 1 of MCC Counseling under 15% All India Quota and Central Open Quota — real ground reality, not guesswork.
Leaderboard Part 1: Top Government Medical Colleges in Assam
Here’s how high-scoring NEET candidates ranked Assam’s government medical colleges during Round 1 counseling:
| Tier / Rank | College Name | Campus Location | Closing Rank (AIR) | Seats | Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Tier | AIIMS Guwahati (100% Central) | Changsari, Kamrup | 3,177 | 125 | 2020 |
| Rank 1 | Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) | Bhangagarh, Guwahati | 6,514 | 200 | 1960 |
| Rank 2 | Assam Medical College (AMCH) | Barbarbaree, Dibrugarh | 11,571 | 200 | 1947 |
| Rank 3 | Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH) | Ghungoor, Silchar | 15,335 | 125 | 1968 |
| Rank 4 | Jorhat Medical College and Hospital (JMCH) | Jail Road, Jorhat | 16,800 | 125 | 2009 |
| Rank 5 | Tezpur Medical College and Hospital (TMCH) | Bihaguri, Tezpur | 17,500 | 125 | 2013 |
| Rank 6 | Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College (FAAMC) | Jotigaon, Barpeta | 18,200 | 125 | 2011 |
Note: State quota allotment for the 85% seats across Assam government institutions is run separately by SSUHS and DME Assam.
Leaderboard Part 2: Government Medical Colleges in the Other Seven North East States
Here’s how high-scoring NEET candidates ranked government medical institutions across the remaining North Eastern states:
| State | College Name | Campus Location | Closing Rank (AIR) | Seats | Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meghalaya | NEIGRIHMS Shillong | Mawdiangdiang, Shillong (Central) | 8,200 | 50 | 2008 |
| Manipur | Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) | Lamphelpat, Imphal (Central) | 9,500 | 125 | 1972 |
| Tripura | Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) | Kunjaban, Agartala | 12,800 | 125 | 2005 |
| Manipur | Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sci (JNIMS) | Porompat, Imphal | 14,100 | 150 | 2005 |
| Arunachal | TRIHMS Naharlagun | Naharlagun, Papum Pare | 16,500 | 50 | 2018 |
| Mizoram | Zoram Medical College (ZMC) | Falkawn, Aizawl | 17,200 | 100 | 2018 |
| Nagaland | NIMSR Kohima | Phriebagei, Kohima | 18,100 | 100 | 2023 |
| Manipur | Churachandpur Medical College | Churachandpur | 18,900 | 100 | 2022 |
| Tripura | Tripura Medical College (TMC) | Hapania, Agartala (Society Run) | 22,500 | 100 | 2006 |
| Sikkim | Helen Lepcha Sikkim Medical College | Sichey, Gangtok (Under Construction) | Upcoming | 100 | 2026+ |
| Sikkim | Sikkim Manipal Institute of Med Sci (SMIMS) | 5th Mile, Tadong, Gangtok (PPP Model) | Deemed Quota | 150 | 1995 |
Round 1 Cutoff Rank Comparison Chart
Bar length is proportional to closing AIR (lower rank = stronger preference) — for visual comparison only, not to scale with the full NEET rank range.
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Get NEET UG Counseling SupportGround Reality & Detailed Breakdown of Assam Colleges
1. AIIMS Guwahati
Round 1 Closing Rank: AIR 3,177 | MBBS Seat Intake: 125
Located in Changsari, Kamrup, AIIMS Guwahati is the premier central medical institute in North East India. It features advanced diagnostic machinery, modern research units, zero state rural service bond, and an internal PG quota later on.
2. Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Guwahati
Round 1 Closing Rank: AIR 6,514 | MBBS Seat Intake: 200
Established in 1960 at Bhangagarh, Guwahati, GMCH is the premier state medical college in Assam. Attached to a massive super-specialty hospital complex, its daily OPD patient load and emergency turnover are the highest in the region.
3. Assam Medical College (AMCH), Dibrugarh
Round 1 Closing Rank: AIR 11,571 | MBBS Seat Intake: 200
Founded in 1947 in Barbarbaree, Dibrugarh, AMCH is the oldest medical college in North East India, carrying a long history of medical education, experienced senior faculty, and steady hospital footfall across Upper Assam.
4. Silchar, Jorhat, Tezpur & Barpeta Colleges
- Silchar Medical College (SMCH) — Closing Rank: AIR 15,335
- Jorhat Medical College (JMCH) — Closing Rank: AIR 16,800
- Tezpur Medical College (TMCH) — Closing Rank: AIR 17,500
- Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College (FAAMC), Barpeta — Closing Rank: AIR 18,200
These four regional institutions serve as primary healthcare pillars for Barak Valley, Central Assam, and Lower Assam, offering experienced faculty, solid clinical bed occupancy, and affordable state government tuition fees.
Ground Reality: Breakdown of the Other Seven North East States
1. Meghalaya: NEIGRIHMS Shillong
Round 1 Closing Rank: AIR 8,200 | MBBS Seat Intake: 50
Located in Mawdiangdiang, Shillong, NEIGRIHMS is an autonomous central institute under the Union Health Ministry, offering top-tier infrastructure, clean campus hostels, and world-class medical equipment.
2. Manipur: RIMS, JNIMS & Churachandpur Medical College
- RIMS Imphal — Closing Rank: AIR 9,500 (Central)
- JNIMS Imphal — Closing Rank: AIR 14,100
- Churachandpur Medical College — Closing Rank: AIR 18,900
RIMS Imphal is a central institute that trains students from all North Eastern states. JNIMS in Porompat serves as the premier state medical college, while Churachandpur Medical College opened in 2022 as the first government medical college in a hill district of Manipur.
3. Tripura: Agartala GMC & Tripura Medical College
- Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) — Closing Rank: AIR 12,800
- Tripura Medical College (TMC) — Closing Rank: AIR 22,500
AGMC in Kunjaban, Agartala is the top state government medical college in Tripura. Tripura Medical College in Hapania runs under a public society model, offering state quota MBBS seats alongside management seats.
4. Arunachal Pradesh: TRIHMS Naharlagun
Round 1 Closing Rank: AIR 16,500 | MBBS Seat Intake: 50
TRIHMS in Naharlagun is the first and only operational government medical college in Arunachal Pradesh, featuring modern diagnostic labs and serving as the primary healthcare hub for the state.
5. Mizoram: Zoram Medical College (ZMC)
Round 1 Closing Rank: AIR 17,200 | MBBS Seat Intake: 100
Located in Falkawn near Aizawl, ZMC is the sole government medical college in Mizoram, providing clean residential quarters, subsidized state tuition fees, and steady regional hospital footfall.
6. Nagaland: NIMSR Kohima
Round 1 Closing Rank: AIR 18,100 | MBBS Seat Intake: 100
NIMSR in Phriebagei, Kohima was inaugurated in 2023 as Nagaland’s first government medical college, featuring new academic blocks, digital lecture halls, and modern diagnostic laboratories.
7. Sikkim: Helen Lepcha Sikkim GMC & SMIMS
Helen Lepcha Sikkim GMC (Gangtok) is currently under construction at Sichey, Gangtok, and will become Sikkim’s first official state-run government medical college with 100 planned MBBS seats. Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS) at Tadong, Gangtok operates under a public-private partnership (PPP) model and currently serves as the primary medical institute in Sikkim, offering state quota seats for Sikkim residents alongside management seats.
3 Essential Rules Before Filling Your Choice List
1. Check State Domicile Portals
MCC handles the 15% All India Quota and Central seats, but the 85% State Quota seats run through respective state portals (DME Assam, Director of Health Education Meghalaya, Tripura DME, etc.). Make sure you complete state registration with valid domicile proof.
2. Understand the Rural Service Bond
Government medical colleges in Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya and Manipur carry compulsory rural service bond undertakings (or financial penalties for non-compliance). Central institutes like AIIMS Guwahati and NEIGRIHMS Shillong are exempt from state rural bonds.
3. Verify Reservation Certificates Early
State reservation categories (ST Hills, ST Plains, OBC/MOBC, EWS and North East Regional Quotas) undergo strict physical checks during reporting. Double-check your papers well ahead of your reporting date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Which central medical institutes are located in North East India?
North East India houses three premier central institutes: AIIMS Guwahati in Assam, NEIGRIHMS Shillong in Meghalaya and RIMS Imphal in Manipur.
Q2. Does Sikkim have a functional government medical college?
Sikkim’s first government medical college, Helen Lepcha Sikkim Medical College at Sichey, Gangtok, is currently under construction. At present, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS) operates as the primary medical institute under a PPP model.
Q3. Can candidates from other states apply for 85% state quota seats in North East states?
No. The 85% State Quota seats in North East government medical colleges are strictly reserved for state domicile or native candidates. Outside candidates can apply only for 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government colleges, or open seats in central/deemed institutes.
Q4. Which is the oldest medical college in North East India?
Assam Medical College (AMCH) in Dibrugarh, established in 1947, is the oldest medical college in North East India.
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