Assam PG Medical Admission 2026: Apply for Remote Area Weightage Marks

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam, has issued an educational notice for Assam PG Medical Admission 2026. It invites NEET PG 2026 candidates who have served in remote and difficult areas to apply for additional marks. The last date to submit applications is October 15, 2026.

Who Can Apply?

The notice is meant for candidates who meet the following criteria:

• Eligible for admission to PG courses in Government Medical Colleges of Assam under the Medical Colleges of Assam (Regulation of Admission into Post Graduate Degree and Diploma Courses) Rules, 2021 (Amendment up to date)
• Secured the cut-off score in NEET PG 2026 or above, as declared by the National Board of Examinations
• Have served in the notified remote and difficult areas of Assam

Additional Marks Rule

As per the PG Admission Rule, candidates who have served at least one year continuously in remote and difficult areas will get weightage in their marks. The service must be under a Government department, NHM or a public authority or agency created by the Government.

• Incentive of up to 3% of marks obtained in the Entrance Examination for each year of service
• Maximum weightage of 9% (for three years of service or above)
• Service must be completed on or before May 31 of that session
• Marks after adding the incentive cannot exceed the total marks of the Entrance Examination
• Service certification must be obtained from the competent authorities notified by the Department (in Appendix II)

Remote and Difficult Areas in Assam

As per the Assam Gazette notification dated December 6, 2021, these areas include:

• The two hill districts: North Cachar Hills and Karbi Anglong
• Dhemaji district
• Sadia Sub-division
• Majuli district
• Dhakuakhana Sub-division
• South Salmara district

The head quarters of these districts and sub-divisions are excluded. Candidates have been asked to go through the original gazette notification carefully.

Documents Required

Candidates must submit the following along with the application:

1. Completed Appendix-II with signature of the concerned authority
2. Copy of the appointment letter showing appointment in remote and difficult areas
3. Period of service in remote and difficult areas
4. Roll number, marks and All India Rank of NEET PG 2026

The application form is available on the official DME Assam website. It asks for the candidate’s name, NEET PG 2026 rank, score and roll number, place of service with district, date of joining and completion, total service period, percentage of additional marks claimed, and contact details.

How to Submit

• Last date: October 15, 2026
• Mode: In person only, during office hours
• Venue: Office of the Director of Medical Education, Assam, Sixmile, Khanapara, Guwahati-22 (2nd floor, Room No. 5)
• Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted
• Candidates should collect an acknowledgement receipt at the time of submission
• No application will be considered after the last date

Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website, www.dme.assam.gov.in, for further updates on Assam PG Medical Admission 2026.