DME Releases Notification for Additional Weightage in Assam NEET PG 2026 Counselling: Apply Online by Oct 15

DME Assam has issued an important notification for Assam NEET PG 2026 counselling, highlighting that eligible candidates with valid NEET PG 2026 cutoff scores who served in remote areas are eligible for incentive marks during the counselling process. Students can visit dme.assam.gov.in to submit application forms by October 15, 2026, during office hours.

Assam NEET PG Counselling 2026 Latest News: The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam has released an important Assam NEET PG 2026 notification at its official website. The board is inviting applications for admission into Post Graduate courses in the Government Medical Colleges of Assam for the 2026 session. Candidates who have secured the mandatory cut-off scores in the NEET-PG 2026 examination are eligible to apply for the Assam NEET PG state counselling 2026 process.

According to the Assam NEET PG 2026 latest news, candidates who have served in remote and difficult areas across the state are required to submit their applications in the prescribed format in order to get a concession in the admission process. Candidates must deliver their documents in person directly to the DME office to claim their incentive weightage marks. No applications will be accepted after the October 15 deadline.

DME Assam NEET PG Admission 2026: Remote Area Incentive Rules

As per the "Medical Colleges of Assam Rules, 2021", doctors who have served continuously for at least one year in certified remote and difficult areas under the Department, NHM, or public authorities will receive extra weightage. Candidates are given an incentive of 3% of the marks obtained in the entrance exam per year of service. A maximum of 9% for three or more years of service will be allowed during the admission process.

The notification defines remote and difficult areas as the two hill districts of North Cachar Hills and Karbi Anglong, along with specific regions including Dhemaji District, Sadia Sub-division, Majuli District, Dhakuakhana Sub-division, and South Salmara District.