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National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, popularly known as NEET is a national level test for  admissions into undergraduate (UG) courses of government as well as private medical  colleges of India. On successfully clearing the test the students can opt for MBBS/BDS  courses in 780 Medical Colleges of India as of 2025. 

Every year the number of candidates appearing NEET increases by a great margin which  only indicates that the competition is only getting tougher and hence the number of doctors  passing out each year in the country will be highly qualified.

Some Important points about NEET 

*Note: This data is based on NEET 2025

NEET & Medical Education Scenario in  Assam (2025) 

Guwahati continues to be the educational hub of Northeast India, especially for competitive exam  preparation such as NEET, JEE Main & Advanced, CEE (Common Entrance Examination of  Assam), KVPY, NTSE, and various Olympiads. Among the leading institutes, Potential &  Concept Educations has maintained its reputation as one of the best coaching centers for NEET in  Northeast India, consistently producing excellent results for over 16 years. 

Since 2020, NEET has been the only national-level entrance examination for admission to  undergraduate medical programs (MBBS/BDS) in all medical colleges of India, whether  government or private. The minimum qualifying marks or cut-off, however, may vary from one  institution to another. 

Growth of Government Medical Colleges in  Assam 

In 2020, Assam had 8 government medical colleges offering MBBS programs with a combined  intake capacity of about 1,100 seats. These included GMCH, AMCH, SMCH, JMCH, FAAMCH,  TMCH, DMCH, and LMCH. 

However, between 2021 and 2025, Assam has witnessed a significant expansion in medical  education infrastructure. Several new colleges have been established, along with the addition of  AIIMS Guwahati and the recently launched Pragjyotishpur Medical College & Hospital in Guwahati. 

Current Situation (2025) 

As of 2025, Assam has 14 government medical colleges, including AIIMS Guwahati, offering  MBBS courses. The total annual intake capacity has increased from 1,100 seats in 2020 to  approximately 1,675 MBBS seats in 2025. 

The colleges and their intake capacities are as follows: 

• AIIMS Guwahati – 100 seats 

• Gauhati Medical College & Hospital (GMCH) – 200 seats 

• Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh – 200 seats 

• Silchar Medical College – 125 seats

• Jorhat Medical College – 125 seats 

• Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College, Barpeta – 125 seats 

• Tezpur Medical College – 125 seats 

• Diphu Medical College – 100 seats 

• Lakhimpur Medical College – 100 seats 

• Dhubri Medical College – 100 seats

• Nagaon Medical College – 100 seats 

• Nalbari Medical College – 100 seats 

• Kokrajhar Medical College – 100 seats 

• Pragjyotishpur Medical College & Hospital – 100 seats 

Summary 

• Number of Govt. Medical Colleges: 14 

• Total MBBS Seats: Approximately 1,600 seats 

• Seat Allocation: 

◦ All India Quota (AIQ) – 15% of seats 

◦ State Quota – 85% of seats 

This remarkable growth from 1,100 seats in 2020 to around 1,600 seats in 2025 highlights Assam’s  strong commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure and creating more opportunities for  medical aspirants in the region. 

Courses for NEET Coaching in Potential &  Concept Educations 

There are various courses being provided to students aspiring for NEET in Potential &  Concept Educations. Students aspiring for NEET can join our institute right from Class 9 till  Class 12. We also provide 1 Year Classroom NEET Coaching for students, who wish to  give a drop after their 12th Board Exams. Our other courses are as listed below: