Assam NEET PG 2026: Apply by 15 October for Remote & Difficult Area Additional Marks

The Directorate of Medical Education, Assam, has invited claims for additional marks from candidates who served in the state's remote and difficult areas. The notice is dated 12 October 2026. It applies to candidates eligible under the Assam PG admission rules who have the NEET-PG 2026 cut-off score or above.

Under the rule, each year of continuous service in a notified remote and difficult area, completed on or before 31 May of the session, earns up to 3% of NEET-PG marks. The total is capped at 9% for three or more years. The areas are the hill districts of North Cachar Hills and Karbi Anglong, plus Dhemaji district, Sadia sub-division, Majuli district, Dhakuakhana sub-division and South Salmara district, excluding the headquarters of those districts and sub-divisions.

Fill in the prescribed form (published with the notice and on dme.assam.gov.in). Attach the signed Appendix-II, your appointment letter for the area, proof of service period, and your NEET-PG 2026 roll number, marks and All India rank. Submit everything by hand at the DME office (2nd floor, Room No. 5, Sixmile, Khanapara, Guwahati) by 15 October 2026, during office hours. Postal and email applications will not be accepted. Collect your acknowledgement receipt.