Union Territories NEET MBBS Counselling 2026: Top Government Medical Colleges, Cutoffs & Choice Filling Order
Union Territories NEET MBBS · Counseling 2026
Union Territories NEET MBBS Counseling 2026: Top Government Medical Colleges, Cutoffs & Choice Filling Order
JIPMER Puducherry or GMCH Chandigarh — which goes first on your list? Verified Round 1 closing ranks, seat intake, and practical choice-filling tips for Puducherry, Chandigarh, DNHDD and Andaman & Nicobar, all in one place.
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See How Round 1 Choices Actually Played Out
A quick walkthrough of how top rankers built their Union Territories choice list this year — before you dive into the cutoff table 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 Puducherry, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, the top government pick is JIPMER Puducherry, which closed Round 1 at AIR 277 under 100% Central Quota. Right behind it is GMCH Chandigarh at AIR 545, followed by JIPMER Karaikal (AIR 2,450), IGMCRI Puducherry (AIR 4,850), NAMO Medical Education Institute, Silvassa (AIR 8,900), and ANIIMS Port Blair (AIR 11,200).
AIR 277JIPMER Puducherry — the UTs’ #1 choice, zero service bond
AIR 545GMCH Chandigarh — top North India UT college, est. 1991
6 CollegesRanked by real Round 1 AIQ / Central preference
100% / 15%JIPMER Central Quota vs AIQ at other UT colleges
Qualifying NEET is a big achievement, but getting a government MBBS seat depends on smart choice filling during counseling. Every year candidates compete for seats across Puducherry, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, 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 Central Open Quota, All India Quota, and IP Quota — real ground reality, not guesswork.
Leaderboard: Top Government Medical Colleges in Union Territories
Here’s how high-scoring NEET candidates ranked government medical colleges across the Union Territories during Round 1 counseling:
| Tier / Rank | College Name | Campus Location | Closing Rank (AIR) | Seats | Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Tier | JIPMER Puducherry (100% Central) | Gorimedu, Puducherry | 277 | 200 | 1964 |
| Rank 1 | Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) | Sector 32, Chandigarh | 545 | 150 | 1991 |
| Rank 2 | JIPMER Karaikal (100% Central) | Karaikal, Puducherry | 2,450 | 50 | 2016 |
| Rank 3 | Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute (IGMCRI) | Kathirkamam, Puducherry | 4,850 | 180 | 2010 |
| Rank 4 | NAMO Medical Education & Research Institute | Silvassa, Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 8,900 | 177 | 2019 |
| Rank 5 | Andaman & Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences (ANIIMS) | Atlanta Point, Port Blair | 11,200 | 114 | 2015 |
Note: JIPMER Puducherry and JIPMER Karaikal run 100% Central Open Counseling through MCC. UT home quota seats for GMCH, IGMCRI, NAMO and ANIIMS run through respective UT admission portals.
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 UT Colleges
1. JIPMER Puducherry & JIPMER Karaikal
Round 1 Closing Rank: AIR 277 / AIR 2,450 | MBBS Seat Intake: Puducherry 200 · Karaikal 50
JIPMER Puducherry is an Institution of National Importance operating under the Central Ministry of Health. It offers top research facilities, massive hospital patient volume, zero state rural service bond, and internal institutional preference for PG seats later on. JIPMER Karaikal serves as an extended campus with identical academic standards and central degree benefits.
2. Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh
Round 1 Closing Rank: AIR 545 | MBBS Seat Intake: 150
Located in Sector 32, Chandigarh, GMCH Chandigarh is one of India’s most sought-after state quota and AIQ government medical colleges. Attached to a premier multi-specialty hospital, it handles massive patient inflow from Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh — the premier choice for high rankers in North India.
3. Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute (IGMCRI), Puducherry
Round 1 Closing Rank: AIR 4,850 | MBBS Seat Intake: 180
Located in Kathirkamam, Puducherry, IGMCRI is the flagship UT government medical college. It features modern academic blocks, well-equipped laboratories, and steady regional hospital footfall across coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
4. NAMO Medical Education & Research Institute, Silvassa (DNHDD)
- NAMO Medical Education & Research Institute, Silvassa — Closing Rank: AIR 8,900
Serving the merged UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, this government institute was inaugurated with modern infrastructure — air-conditioned lecture halls, modern hostels, and an attached civil hospital catering to surrounding industrial hubs.
5. Andaman & Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences (ANIIMS), Port Blair
- ANIIMS Port Blair (Andaman) — Closing Rank: AIR 11,200
Situated at Atlanta Point, Port Blair, and established in 2015, ANIIMS is the sole medical college in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Attached to GB Pant Hospital, it offers unique island healthcare exposure, subsidized hostel fees, and a quiet coastal study environment.
3 Essential Rules Before Filling Your UT Choice List
1. Understand MCC Central vs UT Quota Allotment
MCC handles 100% seats for JIPMER Puducherry and JIPMER Karaikal, as well as 15% All India Quota seats for GMCH Chandigarh, IGMCRI, NAMO Silvassa and ANIIMS Port Blair. Home UT quota seats (85%) run through respective UT administration portals, such as CENTAC Puducherry and the GMCH Chandigarh portal.
2. Check Rural Service Bond Requirements
UT government medical colleges like IGMCRI Puducherry and NAMO Silvassa follow specific service bond guidelines for state quota seats. Central institutes like JIPMER Puducherry are completely exempt from state rural bonds.
3. Verify Domicile and Category Certificates
UT domicile reservation categories and regional quotas undergo strict physical checks during reporting. Double-check your papers well ahead of your reporting date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How are seats allotted in JIPMER Puducherry and JIPMER Karaikal?
All seats in JIPMER Puducherry and JIPMER Karaikal are allotted online by MCC through Central Open Counseling at mcc.nic.in under Open, OBC, SC, ST, EWS and Puducherry Internal Quotas.
Q2. Should I pick JIPMER Puducherry or GMCH Chandigarh?
Pick JIPMER Puducherry if you want central institute status, zero rural service bond, and internal PG quota advantages. Pick GMCH Chandigarh if you want a top North India location, high NIRF ranking, and proximity to Punjab and Haryana.
Q3. Can candidates from other states apply for seats in UT medical colleges?
Yes. Candidates from any state across India can apply for 100% seats in JIPMER Puducherry and JIPMER Karaikal, as well as 15% All India Quota seats in GMCH Chandigarh, IGMCRI Puducherry, NAMO Silvassa and ANIIMS Port Blair through MCC counseling.
Q4. Is there a medical college in Lakshadweep or Ladakh?
Currently, Lakshadweep and Ladakh do not have functional medical colleges. Students from these Union Territories receive reserved seats in government medical colleges across other states and UTs under Central Pool Quotas.
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