The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam, has issued an educational notice dated 12 October 2026 for admission into Post Graduate courses in the Government Medical Colleges of Assam, Session 2026. The notice invites eligible NEET PG 2026 candidates who have served in remote and difficult areas to apply for additional marks under the PG Admission Rules. The last date to submit applications is 15 October 2026.

Who Can Apply

Candidates can apply if they:

• Are eligible for PG admission under the Medical Colleges of Assam (Regulation of Admission into Post Graduate Degree and Diploma Courses) Rules, 2021 (Amendment upto date)
• Have secured the cut-off score in NEET PG 2026 or above, as declared by the National Board of Examinations
• Have served in the remote and difficult areas specified in the notice

Additional Marks Rule

As per the relevant rule quoted in the notice:

• Candidates who serve at least one year continuously in “remote and difficult areas” under a Department, NHM, or public authority or agency created by the Government get weightage in their entrance exam marks as an incentive
• The weightage is up to 3% of the marks obtained in the entrance examination for each completed year of service in these areas, on or before 31 May of that session
• The maximum additional marks are capped at 9%, i.e. for three years of service or above
• The marks obtained after adding the additional marks cannot exceed the total marks of the entrance examination
• Candidates must obtain the service certification from the competent authorities notified by the Department, in Appendix II

Remote and Difficult Areas in Assam

As per the Assam Gazette notification dated 6 December 2021, “Remote and Difficult Area” means:

• The two hill districts of Assam: North Cachar Hills and Karbi Anglong
• Remote areas: Dhemaji district, Sadia Sub-division, Majuli district, Dhakuakhana Sub-division, and South Salmara district, other than the head quarters of these Districts/Sub-divisions

Candidates are advised to go through the original gazette notification carefully.

How to Apply

Candidates must apply in the prescribed format, which will be available on the official DME Assam website, www.dme.assam.gov.in. Applications must be submitted:

• By hand, during office hours, to the office of the Director of Medical Education, Assam (2nd floor, Room No. 5), Sixmile, Khanapara, Guwahati-22
• On or before 15 October 2026
• With a receipt of acknowledgement collected at the time of submission

Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted, and no application will be considered after 15 October 2026.

Documents Required

Candidates must submit the following with the application:

• Completed Appendix-II, with the signature of the concerned authority
• Copy of the appointment letter showing appointment in remote and difficult areas
• Period of service in remote and difficult areas
• NEET PG 2026 roll number, marks, and All India Rank

Details Required in the Application Form

The prescribed form asks candidates to fill in:

• Name, NEET PG 2026 All India Rank, score, and roll number
• Place of service with district
• Date of joining, date of completion, and total service period
• Total percentage of additional marks claimed
• Permanent address, district, pin code, contact number, and email ID
• Signature, full name, and date

Aspiring candidates should visit the official DME Assam website from time to time for any further updates regarding PG admission in Assam.