If you’re among the thousands of medical aspirants in Assam holding your breath, the wait is finally over. The Assam NEET Provisional Merit List 2025 has been released officially! The list is the first significant step toward being allocated an MBBS or BDS seat under the state quota. So, what do you do next? Let’s have it all sorted out in this complete guide.
Introduction to Assam NEET 2025
What is NEET and Why It Matters?
NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is the single-window entrance exam for all medical and dental UG courses in India. It’s not a test—it’s the door to your desired medical college.
Assam State Quota vs All India Quota
Total seats of Assam medical colleges are categorized into:
15% All India Quota (AIQ)
85% Assam State Quota
This provisional merit list relates to students who are seeking admission under the state quota.
Provisional vs Final Merit List
The provisional merit list is a preliminary list of candidates on the basis of their NEET score, category, and eligibility. Once disputes or mismatches of documents are settled, the final merit list will be released.
Latest Update on Assam NEET Provisional Merit List
Date of Release
According to the official notification from DME Assam, the Assam NEET Provisional Merit List 2025 was published on July 10, 2025.
Official Website and Download Link
Students can check:
https://dme.assam.gov.in
Click on “NEET-UG 2025 Admission” to get the direct PDF link.
Format of the Merit List
The list is available in PDF format and contains:
NEET Roll Number
Candidate’s Name
NEET Score & Rank
Category
Domicile Status
How to Check the Assam NEET Provisional Merit List
Step-by-step Process
Go to dme.assam.gov.in
Click on NEET-UG 2025 Admissions
Click the link with the title Provisional Merit List (State Quota)
Download the PDF and search by your NEET Roll No.
Details and Documents Required
Ensure to have:
NEET Admit Card
Assam Domicile Certificate
Mark Sheets of Class 10 & 12
Caste Certificate (if necessary)
What to Do When the Merit List Releases
Document Verification Process
Shortlisted candidates will need to report for physical document verification at allotted centers.
Counselling Rounds Detailed
There will be several rounds:
Round 1
Round 2
Mop-Up Round (if seats are left)
Choice Filling and Locking
Once verified, you’ll have to fill your choice of colleges. Be careful. Once you lock your choices—there’s no turning back.
Expert Tips for NEET Counselling
Rank-wise Strategy
1–500: Best Govt. colleges such as GMCH
501–2000: Good opportunity at new Govt. colleges
2001+: Try for private colleges or dental seats
Choosing the Best Medical College in Assam
Top choices are:
Gauhati Medical College
Assam Medical College (Dibrugarh)
Silchar Medical College
Backup Options for Low Rank Holders
Consider:
Private colleges under management quota
BDS or Paramedical Courses
Top Medical Colleges which are Participating in Assam NEET 2025
Government Medical Colleges
Gauhati Medical College
Jorhat Medical College
Tezpur Medical College
Private Medical Institutions
Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College
Assam Downtown University (for allied health)
Seat Matrix Overview
Govt. MBBS Seats: ~900
Private MBBS Seats: ~150
BDS Seats: ~300
Reservation Categories in Assam NEET
SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD Breakdown
Assam is based on a reservation pattern for:
SC – 7%
ST(P) – 10%
ST(H) – 5%
15% OBC/MOBC
10% EWS
5% horizontal reservation for PwD
Category-wise Cut-offs (Expected)
General – 610+
OBC – 590+
SC – 480+
ST – 450+
Important Dates and Deadlines
Event | Date |
Provisional Merit List | July 10, 2025 |
Final Merit List | July 15, 2025 |
Round 1 Counselling Begins | July 20, 2025 |
Mop-Up Round | August 2025 |
Final Thoughts and Advice
The announcement of the Assam NEET Provisional Merit List 2025 is a major milestone towards your career as a doctor. Take it in serious humor but not in panic mode. Remain well-informed, collect all documents needed, and navigate the counselling procedure clearly. This is only one of numerous steps—your medical seat dream awaits!
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