Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]

Andaman and Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences (ANIIMS), Port Blair is a central government-funded medical college offering a 5.5-year MBBS programme with 100 seats. Admission is through NEET-UG score via MCC counselling for AIQ seats and the Andaman administration for UT quota seats. Annual fee is INR 1,16,650, making ANIIMS one of the most affordable government MBBS options in India. The college is affiliated to Pondicherry University and approved by NMC.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. MCC Counselling expected in August 2026.

ANIIMS MBBS Fees 2026

• Annual fee cited is for All India Quota category students at ANIIMS.
• Hostel accommodation on the 107-acre campus is available at INR 1,300 per month.

ANIIMS MBBS Admission 2026

• AIQ seats at ANIIMS are allotted through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in.
• UT quota counselling is conducted by the Directorate of Health Services, Andaman.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as mandatory subjects
• Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB for General/EWS category (40% for SC/ST/OBC)
• Valid NEET-UG 2026 score meeting MCC or UT quota counselling cutoff
• Minimum age of 17 years as on December 31, 2026

Admission Process

• Qualify NEET-UG 2026 and register for MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in for AIQ seats
• For UT quota seats, register with the Directorate of Health Services, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
• Fill college preferences and lock choices during the designated choice filling window
• Accept seat allotment and pay the required security deposit online
• Attend reporting and document verification at ANIIMS Port Blair on the allotment date
• Complete medical fitness formalities and pay the course fee for class commencement

✓ Opt for this if

• Andaman resident seeking MBBS in a government college with low fees
• Comfortable with island campus lifestyle far from mainland India
• NEET-UG rank qualifying for UT quota seat under Andaman administration
• Want a Pondicherry University-affiliated NMC-approved MBBS degree
• Planning to serve in Andaman and Nicobar health services post-MBBS

✗ Skip if

• Require MBBS near major mainland cities for family proximity
• Want a teaching hospital with very high bed strength and super-specialty units
• Non-Andaman resident without a competitive NEET rank for the 15 AIQ seats
• Need strong post-MBBS PG coaching network and metropolitan academic environment

ANIIMS MBBS Scholarships 2026

• Post Matric and Central Sector Scholarship applications are submitted via National Scholarship Portal.
• UT-specific scholarships are administered by the Andaman and Nicobar Island Administration.

ANIIMS MBBS FAQs

Ques. How many MBBS seats are available at ANIIMS Port Blair?

Ans. ANIIMS Port Blair offers 100 MBBS seats annually. Of these, 15 seats (15%) fall under All India Quota and are filled through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in. The remaining 85 seats (85%) are filled under UT (Union Territory) quota by the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Administration based on NEET-UG rank and UT domicile criteria.

Ques. What is the MBBS fee at ANIIMS Port Blair?

Ans. The annual tuition fee at ANIIMS is INR 1,16,650 for AIQ category students, making the total 5.5-year MBBS course fee INR 6,41,575. Hostel accommodation is available on the 107-acre campus at INR 1,300 per month. As a central government-funded institution, ANIIMS fees are among the lowest available for an NMC-recognised MBBS programme in India.

Ques. Which university is ANIIMS affiliated to?

Ans. ANIIMS Port Blair is affiliated to Pondicherry University (a Central University) and is approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Established in 2015, the college is funded by the central government and operates under the Administration of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Graduates receive an MBBS degree from Pondicherry University recognised across India for medical practice registration.

Ques. What clinical training facilities does ANIIMS offer for MBBS students?

Ans. ANIIMS has an attached hospital with 367 beds providing clinical training in all major departments including Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, and Community Medicine. The college is located on a 107-acre campus in Port Blair. Being the primary government medical institution in Andaman, students are exposed to a unique disease profile including tropical and marine-environment-related conditions.

Ques. What are the career prospects after MBBS from ANIIMS Port Blair?

Ans. ANIIMS MBBS graduates can appear for NEET-PG to pursue MD or MS specialisation, join Andaman and Nicobar health services through government recruitment, work in private hospitals across India, or prepare for international licensing exams such as USMLE or PLAB for the US or UK. The Pondicherry University-affiliated NMC-approved degree is valid for medical registration with the Medical Council of India-successor bodies.

Ques. Is it difficult to get a seat at ANIIMS for non-Andaman residents?

Ans. Non-Andaman residents can only compete for the 15 AIQ seats at ANIIMS through MCC counselling. With just 15 seats in the All India pool, competition is high and requires a strong NEET-UG rank. Andaman domicile candidates have a significant advantage through the 85 UT quota seats, which are allocated by the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Administration based on NEET rank and residency status.