Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
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About Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
Tezpur Medical College and Hospital (TMCH), Tezpur is a government medical institution affiliated with Srimanta Shankardeva University of Health Sciences, offering MBBS over a 5.5-year programme with a one-year compulsory rotating internship. Admission is purely merit-based through NEET-UG, with 125 seats distributed across the All India Quota and Assam State Quota. The annual tuition fee is INR 15,500, making TMCH among the most affordable MBBS colleges in Assam.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins July 2026 (Tentative).
Key Points
- No management or NRI quota - all 125 MBBS seats are purely merit-based
- Graduates serve a 5-year compulsory rural bond in Assam government health service
- Teaching hospital serves Sonitpur and surrounding Brahmaputra valley districts
TMCH Tezpur MBBS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Fee | INR 15,500 |
| Annual Other Charges (games, union, exam, common room, magazine) | INR 4,000 |
| One-time Admission Charges (hostel, deposits, library, welfare fund, form) | INR 17,500 |
| Total Fees (4.5 years) | INR 1,05,250 |
- One-time hostel fee of INR 6,000 is included in total charges above.
- Security deposit of INR 2,000 is non-refundable.
TMCH Tezpur MBBS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG Registration | Feb 8 to Mar 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Admit Card Release | Jun 14, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Exam | Jun 21, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Result Declaration | Jul 16, 2026 |
| MCC AIQ Counselling Registration Closing | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Assam State Quota Counselling Registration Closing | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | Sep 2026 (Tentative) |
- MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in handles 15% All India Quota seats.
- Assam state quota (85%) is handled by the Directorate of Medical Education, Assam.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Pass in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with a minimum 50% aggregate in PCB (40% for SC/ST/OBC as per NMC regulations)
- Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31, 2026
- Valid NEET-UG 2026 qualifying score as per the NMC-notified percentile for the respective category
- Assam domicile required for state quota seats through Assam state MBBS counselling
Admission Process
- Register and appear for NEET-UG 2026 through the NTA portal at neet.ntaonline.in
- Download the NEET-UG rank card and scorecard after result declaration on Jul 16, 2026
- Register for MCC All India Quota counselling at mcc.nic.in for the 15% AIQ seats
- Assam domicile candidates register for state quota counselling through the Directorate of Medical Education, Assam for 85% state quota seats
- Fill and lock college preferences including TMCH Tezpur in the respective counselling portals
- Receive seat allotment and report to TMCH with original documents within the reporting deadline
- Sign the rural bond agreement and pay the admission fee to complete enrollment
✓ Opt for this if
- Seeking extremely affordable government MBBS in Assam
- Assam domicile student committed to serving in the state’s rural health system
- Want merit-based admission with no management quota competition
- Planning a long-term government healthcare career in Northeast India
✗ Skip if
- Unwilling to commit to a 5-year rural bond service post-graduation
- Targeting AIIMS Guwahati or premier government medical colleges outside Assam
- Need advanced super-specialty hospital exposure from the start of MBBS
- Prefer a college in a major metropolitan city with private hospital proximity
TMCH Tezpur MBBS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Assam Post Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Full tuition fee reimbursement | SC/ST students with Assam domicile and family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs |
| Assam OBC/MOBC Post Matric Scholarship | Tuition fee reimbursement as per state norms | OBC/MOBC students with Assam domicile and eligible family income |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | INR 12,000 per year | Top 20% in Class 12 boards with family income below INR 8 Lakhs |
- Assam state scholarship applications are submitted through the Assam state scholarship portal.
- Central Sector Scholarship applications are submitted through scholarships.gov.in.
TMCH Tezpur MBBS FAQs
Ques. How are the 125 MBBS seats at TMCH Tezpur distributed between All India and Assam quota?
Ans. Tezpur Medical College and Hospital offers 125 MBBS seats per year. Of these, 15% are allocated under the All India Quota and filled through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in based on national NEET-UG rank. The remaining 85% are allocated through the Assam state quota counselling conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education, Assam for Assam domicile candidates. There are no management or NRI quota seats at TMCH.
Ques. What is the rural bond obligation for MBBS graduates from TMCH Tezpur?
Ans. After completing the MBBS programme and the one-year compulsory rotating internship, graduates from TMCH Tezpur are required to serve in rural or government health facilities in Assam for a period of 5 years. During this bond period, they receive a monthly stipend of INR 21,000. Graduates who do not fulfil the bond service obligation are required to pay a penalty of INR 30 Lakhs to the Government of Assam. Bond terms are communicated at the time of admission.
Ques. What clinical training does TMCH Tezpur offer for MBBS students?
Ans. TMCH Tezpur has an attached teaching hospital that serves Sonitpur district and the broader Brahmaputra valley region. MBBS students complete clinical postings in all major departments including Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, and Community Medicine. The teaching hospital is the primary government medical facility in Tezpur, receiving patients from across upper Assam and providing consistent clinical exposure to students in all years of the programme.
Ques. Can candidates from states outside Assam apply for MBBS at TMCH Tezpur?
Ans. Yes. The 15% All India Quota seats at TMCH Tezpur are open to candidates from all states, filled through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in based on national NEET-UG rank. The remaining 85% Assam state quota seats are reserved for Assam domicile candidates through the state-level medical counselling process. Non-Assam candidates should register with MCC and add TMCH Tezpur as a preference during All India Quota counselling rounds.
Ques. Are hostel facilities available at TMCH Tezpur for MBBS students?
Ans. Yes, TMCH Tezpur provides hostel accommodation for MBBS students. A one-time hostel fee of INR 6,000 is collected at the time of admission and is included in the total course charges. Hostel accommodation is subject to seat availability. The college is located at Bihaguri, Tezpur, in the Sonitpur district of Assam, with the campus and teaching hospital situated together.
Ques. What postgraduate options are available to MBBS graduates from TMCH Tezpur?
Ans. After completing the MBBS and the 5-year rural bond service, graduates from TMCH Tezpur are eligible to appear for NEET-PG or INI-CET for MD, MS, and Diploma postgraduate programmes. They may also appear for NEXT as mandated by NMC. Those who wish to pursue PG before completing the bond may be required to seek a bond waiver or deferment from the Assam government, subject to prevailing policy at the time.