Yes, Assam has emerging private medical institutions like Hayat Hospital and Research Institute, and Arya Vidyapeeth Institute of Medical Sciences (under planning). However, the number of private MBBS seats is limited compared to other states. Most aspirants in Assam prefer government institutions for their credibility and affordability.
Yes, here is the list: Gauhati Medical College, Silchar Medical College, Jorhat Medical College, Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College, Tezpur Medical College, Diphu Medical College, Lakhimpur Medical College, Nalbari Medical College, and Kokrajhar Medical College.
The best government medical colleges in Assam include Gauhati Medical College, Silchar Medical College, and Jorhat Medical College. These are known for academic excellence, large patient inflow, and well-established PG programs. Assam Medical College is also one of the oldest in northeast India.
In 2025, top medical colleges in Assam across government and private categories include Gauhati Medical College, Assam Medical College Dibrugarh, Silchar Medical College, Jorhat Medical College, Tezpur Medical College, Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College, Diphu Medical College, Hayat Hospital and Research Institute Guwahati, Ayursundra Superspecialty Hospital Guwahati (PG programs), and Lakhimpur Medical College. Government colleges remain the top choices due to affordability and clinical exposure.
The top 10 government medical colleges in Assam include Gauhati Medical College Guwahati, Silchar Medical College Silchar, Jorhat Medical College Jorhat, Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College Barpeta, Tezpur Medical College Tezpur, Diphu Medical College Diphu, Lakhimpur Medical College North Lakhimpur, Nalbari Medical College Nalbari, and Kokrajhar Medical College Kokrajhar. These institutions offer MBBS and postgraduate medical courses with NEET UG or PG as the primary entrance exam.
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