Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]

Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH), established in 1968, is a government medical college in Silchar, Assam, offering MBBS with 100 NMC-approved seats, affiliated to Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences (SSUHS). Admission is through NEET-UG via Assam state NEET counselling. Annual tuition fee is INR 12,000, making the total 5.5-year course cost INR 73,424. SMCH is among the top 3 government medical colleges in Assam.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Assam NEET counselling Round 1 registration opens 24 July 2026.

Silchar Medical College MBBS Fees 2026

• SMCH is a government college with no management quota or NRI quota seats.
• Hostel charges are separate and optional at INR 4,000 to INR 6,000 per month.
• Interns receive a monthly stipend of INR 21,000 during the compulsory internship year.

Silchar Medical College MBBS Admission 2026

• Assam state counselling is conducted by DME Assam at dme.assam.gov.in.
• State quota candidates must submit Assam domicile proof during counselling registration.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board.
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks in PCB for general category (40% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD).
• Must have qualified NEET-UG in the current or preceding cycle with a valid scorecard.
• Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31 of the year of admission.

Admission Process

• Qualify NEET-UG and secure a score above the Silchar Medical College state quota cutoff.
• Register for Assam state NEET counselling at dme.assam.gov.in between July 24 and July 29, 2026.
• Fill and lock college and course preferences during the choice-filling window.
• Accept the allotted seat from the Round 1 result declared on August 6, 2026.
• Report to SMCH with original NEET scorecard, mark sheets, and Assam domicile certificate.
• Complete admission formalities and sign the 5-year rural service bond for state quota seats.

✓ Opt for this if

• You have a NEET score above 516 and want a top government MBBS seat in Assam.
• You prefer an extremely affordable government MBBS at INR 73,424 total course cost.
• You are willing to complete a 5-year rural service bond after graduation in Assam.
• Silchar or Cachar district is your preferred base for studies and rural posting.

✗ Skip if

• You cannot fulfil the mandatory 5-year rural service bond in Assam after MBBS.
• You prefer a medical college in a major metro city with greater research infrastructure.
• You do not meet the Assam domicile requirement for state quota seat allocation.

Silchar Medical College MBBS Scholarships 2026

• State scholarships are applied through the Assam scholarship portal each year.
• Central scholarships are disbursed via the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.

Silchar Medical College MBBS FAQs

Ques. What is the total MBBS fee at Silchar Medical College?

Ans. The total MBBS fee at Silchar Medical College for the full 5.5-year course (including internship) is INR 73,424. This covers annual tuition of INR 12,000, annual examination fee of INR 2,200, and a one-time admission fee of INR 2,300. Hostel is available at INR 4,000 to INR 6,000 per month (optional). As a government college, there is no management or NRI quota, and the fee structure applies uniformly to all admitted students.

Ques. What is the NEET cutoff for Silchar Medical College MBBS?

Ans. In the 2025 Assam NEET counselling cycle, the Silchar Medical College state quota cutoff for general category was a NEET score of 516. The All India Quota cutoff for general category was 544. SC category cutoff for state quota was 440. These are NEET scores out of 720. Exact 2026 cutoffs will be published with the allotment results after the Round 1 allotment on August 6, 2026.

Ques. How is MBBS admission done at Silchar Medical College?

Ans. MBBS admission at Silchar Medical College is entirely through NEET-UG scores via Assam state NEET counselling conducted by DME Assam at dme.assam.gov.in. Candidates must register for Assam counselling between July 24 and July 29, 2026, fill preferences, and accept the allotted seat. The Round 1 seat allotment result will be declared on August 6, 2026. There is no separate institute-level entrance test for SMCH admission.

Ques. Is there a service bond for MBBS students at Silchar Medical College?

Ans. Yes, MBBS graduates from Silchar Medical College under the Assam state quota must sign a 5-year compulsory rural service bond in Assam. Failure to complete the bond attracts a penalty of INR 30 Lakhs. This bond is part of the Assam government’s policy to strengthen rural healthcare across the state. During the internship year preceding this bond, interns receive a monthly stipend of INR 21,000.

Ques. What PG programs are available at Silchar Medical College after MBBS?

Ans. Silchar Medical College offers more than 18 postgraduate programs including MD and MS in multiple specialisations. MBBS graduates who qualify NEET-PG can apply for PG seats at SMCH through Assam state PG counselling. Graduates completing their 5-year rural service bond may also apply for PG study leave with government approval. SMCH’s strong clinical infrastructure supports quality PG training after MBBS at the same campus.

Ques. What career paths are available after MBBS from Silchar Medical College?

Ans. After completing MBBS and the one-year internship at Silchar Medical College, graduates fulfil the 5-year rural service bond and can then pursue NEET-PG for MD or MS specialisation. They may also join the Assam health department as medical officers through state PSC exams, serve in the Indian Armed Forces, or enter private clinical practice. SMCH graduates are recognised across Assam’s public health system and are eligible for government hospital appointments across the northeastern region.