NEET UG 2026 admit card release date has been announced. The admit card will be available on April 26, 2026, at neet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can download it using their application number and date of birth or password. The NEET UG 2026 is scheduled to be held on May 3, 2026.
NEET UG 2026 city intimation slip has been released. Registered candidates can download their city allotment slip from the official website at neet.nta.nic.in by logging in with their application number, date of birth, or password. The NEET UG 2026 examination is scheduled to be conducted on May 3, 2026.
NEET UG 2026 application correction window has opened and will remain available until March 14, 2026. Registered candidates can edit or update their application forms by visiting the official website, neet.nta.nic.in. The NEET UG 2026 examination is scheduled to be held on May 3, 2026, for admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other medical courses.
Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Medical Colleges, operating under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, are premier public institutions offering medical education across 11 institutes nationwide, established between 2012 and 2016. Affiliated with state health universities (e.g., Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences for Hyderabad, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University for Faridabad), ESIC colleges are approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC). They provide undergraduate (MBBS, B.Sc Nursing), postgraduate (MD, MS), super-speciality (DM, M.Ch, DNB), and diploma (PG Diploma) programs in medical, surgical, and allied health sciences. Admissions for 2025 are entrance-based, primarily via NEET UG for MBBS, NEET PG for MD/MS, and NEET SS for DM/M.Ch, with counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for All India Quota (15%) and state authorities (e.g., KNRUHS for Telangana, DMER for Haryana) for state quota (85%). A unique 35.7% seat reservation exists for wards of ESIC-insured persons (IP quota). Applications are submitted online via www.esic.gov.in, www.mcc.nic.in, or state counselling portals. Below are the eligibility, selection criteria, entrance exams, application process, and key dates for ESIC Medical College admission 2025, aggregated for key institutes (Hyderabad, Faridabad, Gulbarga, Chennai) based on web sources.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Institute | Employees’ State Insurance Corporation Medical Colleges (11 institutes, e.g., Hyderabad, Faridabad, Gulbarga, Chennai) |
| Courses Offered | MBBS, B.Sc Nursing, MD (General Medicine, Anaesthesia, Paediatrics, etc.), MS (Orthopaedics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, etc.), DM (Nephrology, Oncology), M.Ch (Urology, Neurosurgery), DNB (Cardiology), PG Diploma |
| Entrance Exams | NEET UG (MBBS, B.Sc Nursing), NEET PG (MD, MS, PG Diploma), NEET SS (DM, M.Ch), State-specific tests (select courses) |
| Counselling Body | MCC (15% AIQ), State Authorities (85% State Quota, e.g., KNRUHS, DMER), ESIC (IP Quota) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.esic.gov.in, www.mcc.nic.in, state portals (e.g., www.knruhs.telangana.gov.in, www.dmer.haryana.gov.in) |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Form Release (MBBS, B.Sc Nursing) | February 8, 2025 (Tentative) |
| Application Last Date (MBBS, B.Sc Nursing) | March 7, 2025 (Tentative) |
| NEET UG 2025 Exam (MBBS, B.Sc Nursing) | May 4, 2025 |
| NEET UG 2025 Result | June 14, 2025 (Tentative) |
| NEET UG Counselling Registration (MCC/State) | July 2025 (Tentative) |
| Application Form Release (MD, MS, PG Diploma) | April 1, 2025 (Tentative) |
| Application Last Date (MD, MS, PG Diploma) | May 7, 2025 (Tentative) |
| NEET PG 2025 Exam (MD, MS) | June 15, 2025 |
| NEET PG 2025 Result | July 15, 2025 (Tentative) |
| NEET SS 2025 Exam (DM, M.Ch) | February 2025 (Tentative) |
| NEET PG/SS Counselling (MCC/State) | July–August 2025 (Tentative) |
| Session Begins | September–October 2025 (Tentative) |
ESIC Medical Colleges offer a 5.5-year MBBS program (4.5 years + 1-year mandatory internship) at institutes like Hyderabad (100 seats), Faridabad (100 seats), Gulbarga (100 seats), and Chennai (100 seats). Admission is based on NEET UG scores, with counselling via MCC (15% AIQ), state authorities (85% state quota), and ESIC (IP quota: 35.7%, 466 of 1305 seats nationwide). Eligibility requires Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB), and English with 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC). IP quota candidates need a “Ward of Insured Person Certificate.” Fees are relatively low due to government funding.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5.5 years |
| Eligibility | Class 12 with PCB and English; 50% (General), 40% (SC/ST/OBC); Age 17 by Dec 31, 2025; IP quota: Ward of Insured Person Certificate |
| Entrance Exam | NEET UG |
| Selection Process | NEET UG score, MCC/State/ESIC counselling, seat allotment |
| Fees | INR 1–5.5 lakh (total); e.g., Hyderabad: INR 1.08 lakh (tuition), Faridabad: INR 4.5 lakh, Chennai: INR 1.08 lakh; Hostel: INR 28,000/year |
| Seats | 1305 nationwide (e.g., Hyderabad: 100, Faridabad: 100, Gulbarga: 100, Chennai: 100; AIQ: 214, State: 625, IP: 466) |
| Cutoff (2024 Example) | General (AIQ): AIR |
ESIC Medical Colleges offer 3-year MD/MS programs in specializations like General Medicine, Anaesthesia, Orthopaedics, and Obstetrics & Gynecology at institutes like Hyderabad (10+ specializations), Faridabad (15 specializations), and Gulbarga (4 specializations). Admission is based on NEET PG scores, with counselling via MCC (50% AIQ) and state authorities (50% state quota). Eligibility requires an MBBS degree with 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC) and a 1-year internship by March 31, 2025.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 years |
| Eligibility | MBBS with 50% (General), 40% (SC/ST/OBC); internship by March 31, 2025; Medical Registration (NMC) |
| Entrance Exam | NEET PG |
| Selection Process | NEET PG score, MCC/State counselling |
| Fees | MD: INR 1.17–7.5 lakh (total); MS: INR 1.17–7.5 lakh; e.g., Hyderabad: INR 7.5 lakh, Faridabad: INR 4.5–7.5 lakh, Gulbarga: INR 1.17–3.42 lakh |
| Seats | Varies (e.g., Hyderabad: 30, Faridabad: 40, Gulbarga: 10) |
| Cutoff (2024 Example) | General (AIQ): AIR |
ESIC Medical Colleges offer 3-year super-speciality DM (e.g., Nephrology, Oncology) and M.Ch (e.g., Urology, Plastic Surgery) programs at select institutes like Hyderabad and Faridabad. Admission is based on NEET SS scores, with counselling via MCC or state authorities. Eligibility requires an MD/MS degree in relevant fields from an NMC-recognized institution.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 years |
| Eligibility | MD/MS in relevant specialization; Medical Registration (NMC) |
| Entrance Exam | NEET SS |
| Selection Process | NEET SS score, MCC/State counselling |
| Fees | DM: INR 5 lakh (total); M.Ch: INR 7.5 lakh (e.g., Hyderabad) |
| Seats | Limited (e.g., Hyderabad: 5, Faridabad: 2) |
| Cutoff (2024 Example) | NEET SS AIR |
The step-by-step admission process for ESIC Medical College admission 2025 is as follows:
Step 1: Online Registration
Step 2: Fill the Application Form
Step 3: Upload Documents
Step 4: Pay the Application Fee
Step 5: Appear for the Entrance Exam
Step 6: Counselling
Step 7: Final Admission
Aspirants must follow the steps below to apply for admission at ESIC Medical Colleges:
How to Apply Online?
How to Apply Offline? (Limited, IP Quota)
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