Andaman & Nicobar Islands NEET Counselling 2026 is conducted by the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences (ANIIMS), Sri Vijaya Puram, through the common college admission portal collegeadmission.andaman.gov.in and the institute website andssw1.and.nic.in/aniims.
ANIIMS is the only medical college in the Union Territory, so this counselling fills all 114 MBBS seats at the institute, purely on the basis of the merit secured in NEET UG 2026 conducted by the National Testing Agency. Out of the 114 seats, 17 seats (15%) go to the All India Quota (AIQ), which is allotted separately by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), Directorate General of Health Services, while the remaining seats form the State/UT Quota, filled directly by ANIIMS as per the local category distribution scheme. There is no BDS course or dental college in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
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Andaman & Nicobar Islands NEET UG Counselling 2026 schedule is expected to be released soon, since registration is expected to start from first week of August 2026. This guide covers registration, eligibility, fees, reservation, and everything else you need for Andaman & Nicobar Islands NEET Counselling 2026.
Andaman & Nicobar Islands NEET Counselling 2026 Highlights
Here is a quick snapshot of Andaman & Nicobar Islands NEET Counselling 2026 before we go into the details.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Andaman & Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences (ANIIMS), Sri Vijaya Puram |
| Official Websites | collegeadmission.andaman.gov.in, andssw1.and.nic.in/aniims |
| Courses Covered | MBBS only (no BDS/dental college in the Union Territory) |
| University Affiliation | Pondicherry University |
| Mode of Counselling | Online application, followed by in-person counselling and document verification |
| Quota Types | All India Quota (15%), EWS Quota, State/UT Quota (5 local ANI categories) |
| All India Quota (15%) | Counselled separately by MCC, not by ANIIMS |
| Total Medical Colleges & Seats | 1 College, 114 Seats |
| Government Medical Colleges | 1 College (ANIIMS), 114 Seats |
| Private Medical Colleges | 0 |
| Total Dental Colleges & Seats | 0 |
| Number of Rounds | Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and a Stray Vacancy Round |
| Service Bond | 1 year mandatory service in the Islands, or Rs. 10,00,000 penalty |
Latest News & Notifications
We are tracking every official update from ANIIMS related to Andaman & Nicobar Islands NEET Counselling 2026 and will keep this section updated as soon as new notices are released.
| Date | Latest Notification | Download / View |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July 2026 | NTA declared the NEET UG 2026 (Re-Examination) Result, including scorecards, All India Rank (AIR), and category-wise qualifying cut-offs. | Download Result Notice |
| 26 July 2026 | MCC is expected to release the NEET UG 2026 counselling schedule for All India Quota (AIQ), Deemed Universities, Central Universities, and other participating institutes. | View MCC Update |
| July 2026 | The Andaman & Nicobar Administration is expected to release the NEET Counselling 2026 Information Bulletin, registration schedule, and seat matrix after the national counselling schedule is announced. | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| July 2026 | Candidates should keep their NEET UG scorecard, domicile certificate, category certificate (if applicable), and other original documents ready before registration begins. | View Advisory |
| To Be Announced | Andaman & Nicobar Islands NEET Counselling 2026 Information Bulletin | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Online Registration & Application Form | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Application Fee Payment | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Provisional Merit List | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Final Merit List | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | MBBS Seat Matrix | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Round 1 Choice Filling & Counselling Schedule | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | Check Result |
| To Be Announced | Reporting to Allotted College | Download Reporting Notice |
| To Be Announced | Round 2 Counselling Schedule | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | Check Result |
| To Be Announced | Mop-up Round Counselling | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Mop-up Round Seat Allotment Result | Check Result |
| To Be Announced | Stray Vacancy Round (If Required) | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Final Admission & Reporting Instructions | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Corrigendum / Revised Notifications | Download PDF |
Andaman & Nicobar Islands NEET Counselling 2026 Dates
The official Andaman & Nicobar Islands NEET UG Counselling 2026 schedule will be released by ANIIMS soon. Based on the pattern followed in the last cycle, here is the expected sequence of events.
| Event | Tentative Schedule (2026) |
|---|---|
| Submission of Application Form Begins | To be notified |
| Last Date of Submission of Application Form | To be notified |
| Publication of Provisional Merit List | To be notified |
| Appeal & Grievance Window | To be notified |
| Display of Final Merit List | To be notified |
| Round 1 Counselling and Document Verification | To be notified |
| Last Date of Joining, Round 1 | To be notified |
| Round 2 Counselling and Document Verification | To be notified |
| Round 3 Counselling and Document Verification | To be notified |
| Stray Vacancy Round (if required) | To be notified |
| Commencement of Academic Session | To be notified |
Types of Andaman & Nicobar Islands NEET Counselling 2026
Since ANIIMS is the only medical college here, Andaman & Nicobar Islands NEET Counselling 2026 does not have separate government/private/management quotas like other states. Instead, seats are divided as follows:
- All India Quota (AIQ): 15% of the total seats (17 out of 114), allotted through NEET UG merit by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), open to candidates from anywhere in India.
- EWS Quota: 10 seats, which is 10% of the original intake capacity of 100, reserved for Economically Weaker Section candidates from within the State/UT Quota.
- State/UT Quota: The remaining seats after AIQ and EWS, filled as per a local category distribution scheme, covering five categories (ANI Category I to V) based on local residency and settlement history in the Islands.
Andaman & Nicobar Islands NEET Counselling Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for Andaman & Nicobar Islands Counselling NEET UG 2026 depends on the category a candidate is applying under.
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Qualifying Exam | Must have qualified NEET UG 2026 conducted by NTA |
| Minimum Marks (Qualifying 10+2) | 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology for General (UR) and General-EWS candidates, 40% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL and PwBD candidates |
| Age | Lower age limit as prescribed by NMC for the corresponding academic session; no upper age limit |
| ANI Category-I (Tribals) | Certified as a Tribal of Andaman & Nicobar Islands by the Tehsildar of the jurisdiction |
| ANI Category-II | Deputationists and Central Government employees with transfer liability outside the Union Territory, provided the candidate studied the last 2 years in the Islands and passed the qualifying exam from a school there |
| ANI Category-III | Pre-1942 Settlers and those settled under rehabilitation schemes introduced after re-occupation of the Islands |
| ANI Category-IV | Other locals not covered under Category I/II/III, and central government employees with no transfer liability, provided they had 10 years of education in the Islands |
| ANI Category-V (General Merit) | Open to all residents of the Islands irrespective of classification, provided the candidate studied the last 2 years in the Islands and passed the qualifying exam from a school there |
| EWS Quota | Must produce an Income and Asset Certificate from the competent authority, in addition to meeting the State/UT Quota residency criteria |
Only candidates who fall into one of the ANI categories above, based on a certificate from the competent authority (usually the Tehsildar), are eligible for the State/UT Quota seats; AIQ seats are open to any NEET UG 2026 qualified candidate in India.
Andaman & Nicobar Islands NEET Counselling Process Step by Step
Andaman & Nicobar Islands NEET Counselling 2026 process for the State/UT Quota runs through the following broad steps.
- Online application on the common college admission portal collegeadmission.andaman.gov.in, accessible via internet or through a nearby Common Service Centre (CSC).
- Filling personal, academic, category, and other details across the four stages of the online form, and uploading the required documents.
- Publication of the provisional merit list based on NEET UG 2026 rank, followed by an appeal and grievance window for candidates to raise concerns.
- Display of the final merit list after resolving appeals.
- Round 1 counselling, where shortlisted candidates report in person for document verification.
- Medical fitness examination by the duly constituted Medical Board of ANIIMS at Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital.
- Payment of the full fee and confirmation of provisional admission within the notified joining deadline.
- Participation in Round 2 and Round 3 for candidates seeking a seat or an upgrade, followed by a Stray Vacancy Round if seats still remain.
Andaman & Nicobar Islands NEET Counselling Registration Process
Registration for Andaman & Nicobar Islands NEET UG Counselling 2026 is done entirely online on collegeadmission.andaman.gov.in, and the form is completed across four stages.
- Stage 1: Candidates fill in personal details, including name, parents' information, Aadhaar card number, bank information, category, details of any previous nomination/NEET/CEE admission from Administration seats, address, and hostel requirement, if needed.
- Stage 2: Candidates fill in their own marks of Class X, XII, ITI, or Diploma, as applicable to the course being applied for; candidates should refer to the institute's brochure for detailed guidance.
- Stage 3: Candidates select their preferences among the available courses and colleges. Candidates applying for Postgraduate courses at JNRM and the Two-Year Degree at TGCE must apply separately, and a candidate wanting more than one course must also apply separately for each.
- Stage 4: Candidates upload a recent passport-size photograph (limited to 5 KB to 50 KB) and other documents such as marksheets, category certificate, Aadhaar card, bank passbook, sports certificate, and NCC/NSS/Scouts & Guides certificates (limited to 50 KB to 500 KB, JPG format only), or fetch documents directly from DigiLocker using DigiLocker credentials.
For scrutiny of the admission form, all uploaded documents must be clearly visible; an admission form with unclear or illegible documents is liable to be rejected.
Andaman & Nicobar Islands NEET Counselling Choice Filling
Since ANIIMS is the only medical college in the Union Territory, choice filling in Andaman & Nicobar Islands NEET Counselling 2026 is simpler than in most states.
- Candidates select their preference of course and category (as applicable) at Stage 3 of the online application form itself.
- Candidates applying for more than one course, such as a Postgraduate course at JNRM or the Two-Year Degree at TGCE alongside MBBS, must submit separate applications for each course.
- Since there is only one medical college and no dental college, there is no multi-college preference list to fill; the seat offered depends on the candidate's NEET UG 2026 rank and the ANI category or AIQ/EWS quota under which they are eligible.
Andaman & Nicobar Islands NEET Counselling 2026 Documents Required
Keep the following documents ready, both for the online application and again in original at the time of counselling.
| Category | Documents |
|---|---|
| Educational | Class 10th certificate/marksheet, Class 12th pass certificate and marksheet |
| NEET Related | NEET UG 2026 admit card, and NEET UG 2026 scorecard/rank letter issued by NTA |
| Identity | Date of Birth certificate (if not on the Class 10th certificate), proof of identity (Aadhaar/PAN/Driving Licence/Passport) |
| Transfer/Migration | Transfer/Leaving Certificate from the previous institution, and a Migration Certificate (or a letter from the university confirming it does not issue one) |
| Nationality | Nationality Certificate from the District Magistrate/Metropolitan Magistrate, or a valid Indian passport, or a school leaving certificate indicating Indian nationality |
| Category Proof | ANI Category certificate (I to V, as applicable), SC/ST/OBC-NCL certificate, EWS Income and Asset Certificate, or PwBD certificate, as applicable |
| Counselling Specific | Anti-Ragging Undertaking, Surety Bond, service bond undertaking, and three recent passport-size photographs |
Original certificates are retained by the Institute for the entire duration of the course. Documents in a language other than Hindi/English must be submitted with an authentic, duly verified translation.
Andaman & Nicobar Islands NEET Counselling Reservation Policy
Reservation for Andaman & Nicobar Islands NEET Counselling 2026 follows the local category distribution scheme notified by the Ministry of Home Affairs in 1996, applied within the State/UT Quota of 97 seats (after setting aside the 17 AIQ seats).
| Category | Share |
|---|---|
| EWS Quota | 10 seats (10% of the original intake of 100) |
| ANI Category-I (Tribals of Andaman & Nicobar Islands) | 20% of the remaining 87 seats |
| ANI Category-II (Deputationists/Central Govt. employees with transfer liability) | 10% of the remaining 87 seats |
| ANI Category-III (Pre-1942 Settlers and other rehabilitation-scheme settlers) | 50% of the remaining 87 seats, split roughly equally between Pre-1942 Settlers, Other Settlers, and a combined-merit group, rotated each year |
| ANI Category-IV (Other Locals with 10 years of education in the Islands) | 20% of the remaining 87 seats |
| ANI Category-V (General Merit, open to all Island residents) | Unutilized seats from Categories I, II, III, and IV |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 5% reservation, based on a certificate from an MCC-notified Disability Assessment Board |
If seats under AIQ or EWS Quota remain unutilized, they are first offered to ANI Categories I, II, III, and IV as per the local reservation criteria, and only go to Category V (General Merit) if they still remain vacant thereafter.
Andaman & Nicobar Islands NEET Counselling Seat Allotment Process
Seat allotment for Andaman & Nicobar Islands NEET Counselling 2026 is done strictly on the basis of the merit list prepared from NEET UG 2026 rank, within each category.
- Admission is made strictly based on rank/merit obtained in NEET UG 2026, applied separately within AIQ, EWS, and each ANI category.
- Selected candidates must undergo a medical fitness examination by the Institute's Medical Board; only candidates declared fit are admitted, and a rejection on medical grounds leads to the seat being offered to the next candidate in merit within the same category.
- If a candidate cancels admission before the last round of counselling, the fee is refunded after deducting the Admission Fee, and the vacant seat goes to the next waitlisted candidate in the same category.
- Any candidate responsible for a lapse of an MBBS seat, including not joining after admission, cancelling after the last round, or leaving the course after the cut-off date, is liable for a penalty of Rs. 10,00,000, unless the Competent Authority waives it on genuine medical grounds after review by a special medical board.
- Candidates admitted must execute a Surety Bond and a service undertaking at the time of counselling/admission.
Andaman & Nicobar Islands NEET Counselling 2026 Fees
Fee structure for Andaman & Nicobar Islands NEET Counselling 2026 is fixed by ANIIMS and payable in full at the time of admission.
One-Time Fee
| Particulars | Amount |
|---|---|
| Admission Fee | Rs. 5,100 |
| Students Welfare Fund | Rs. 7,500 |
| Correspondence Charge | Rs. 2,700 |
| University Registration Fee | Rs. 1,250 |
| Subtotal | Rs. 16,550 |
Refundable Fee
| Particulars | Amount |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Security Fee | Rs. 10,000 |
| Mess Caution Deposit | Rs. 5,000 |
| Hostel Security Deposit | Rs. 5,000 |
| Library Security Deposit | Rs. 5,000 |
| Subtotal | Rs. 25,000 |
Per-Semester Fee (6 months)
| Particulars | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition | Rs. 18,000 |
| Common Room | Rs. 1,250 |
| College Magazine | Rs. 750 |
| Student Alumni Association | Rs. 500 |
| Examination | Rs. 3,250 |
| Games | Rs. 2,000 |
| Cultural | Rs. 1,250 |
| Library | Rs. 2,750 |
| Hostel Rent (mess charges additional) | Rs. 7,800 |
| Subtotal | Rs. 37,550 |
Service Bond
Students admitted to ANIIMS must serve the Andaman & Nicobar Administration for at least one year after completing the course, backed by a surety bond on non-judicial stamp paper of Rs. 100. Failing to serve this year attracts a penalty of Rs. 10,00,000. Students also undertake not to leave India for 5 years from the date of obtaining their degree, failing which the same penalty of Rs. 10,00,000 applies.
Andaman & Nicobar Islands NEET Counselling 2026 Merit List
ANIIMS prepares a provisional merit list based on NEET UG 2026 All India Rank, followed by an appeal and grievance window, and then a final merit list, separately reflecting AIQ, EWS Quota, and the ANI local categories. Only candidates who submit the online application correctly and upload clearly visible documents are included.
Downloadable PDF – Merit List
| Merit List | Download |
|---|---|
| Government Quota Merit List | [Download PDF – Coming Soon] |
| Management Quota Merit List | [Download PDF – Coming Soon] |
| NRI Quota Merit List | [Download PDF – Coming Soon] |
| Local Quota Merit List | [Download PDF – Coming Soon] |
Andaman & Nicobar Islands NEET Counselling Cut Off
Andaman & Nicobar Islands NEET Counselling 2026 cut off depends on the number of NEET UG qualified candidates in each category and the very limited number of seats available, since ANIIMS is the only medical college in the Union Territory. Opening and closing ranks are released separately after every round of seat allotment.
Downloadable PDF – OR-CR (Opening Rank-Closing Rank)
| Round | Download |
|---|---|
| Round 1 OR-CR | [Download PDF – Coming Soon] |
| Round 2 OR-CR | [Download PDF – Coming Soon] |
| Round 3 OR-CR | [Download PDF – Coming Soon] |
Top Medical Colleges in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Andaman & Nicobar Islands has only 1 medical college with 114 MBBS seats, and there are no private medical colleges in the Union Territory.
Top Government Medical Colleges in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
| College Name | Official Website |
|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences (ANIIMS), Sri Vijaya Puram | Click Here |
Top Private Medical Colleges in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
There are no private medical colleges in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. ANIIMS, Sri Vijaya Puram is the sole medical college in the Union Territory, and all MBBS seats there are counselled either through the All India Quota (MCC) or the State/UT Quota (ANIIMS).
Top Dental Colleges in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
There is no dental college, government or private, in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and no BDS course is currently offered in the Union Territory.
Andaman & Nicobar Islands NEET Counselling 2026 Seat Matrix
The seat matrix for Andaman & Nicobar Islands NEET Counselling 2026 is expected to closely follow the last notified distribution, subject to confirmation by ANIIMS and MCC ahead of counselling.
| Quota/Category | Seats | Share |
|---|---|---|
| All India Quota (AIQ) | 17 | 15% of 114 |
| EWS Quota | 10 | 10% of original intake of 100 |
| ANI Category-I (Tribals) | 17 | 20% of remaining 87 |
| ANI Category-II (Deputationists/Central Govt. employees) | 9 | 10% of remaining 87 |
| ANI Category-III (Settlers, Pre-1942 and Other) | 44 | 50% of remaining 87 |
| ANI Category-IV (Other Locals) | 17 | 20% of remaining 87 |
| ANI Category-V (General Merit) | Unutilized seats of Categories I-IV | — |
| Total | 114 | — |
Downloadable PDF – Seat Matrix
| Round | Download |
|---|---|
| Round 1 Seat Matrix | [Download PDF – Coming Soon] |
| Round 2 Seat Matrix | [Download PDF – Coming Soon] |
| Round 3 Seat Matrix | [Download PDF – Coming Soon] |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who conducts Andaman & Nicobar Islands NEET Counselling 2026?
A. The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences (ANIIMS), Sri Vijaya Puram conducts it via collegeadmission.andaman.gov.in.
Q. Is the 15% All India Quota also handled by ANIIMS?
A. All India Quota seats are counselled separately by MCC, DGHS.
Q. Is there a BDS course in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
A. There is no dental college or BDS course currently offered in the Union Territory.
Q. How many MBBS seats does ANIIMS have?
A. ANIIMS has 114 MBBS seats in total, of which 17 go to the All India Quota.
Q. What are the ANI local categories in Andaman & Nicobar counselling?
A. There are five categories, ANI Category I to V, based on tribal status, central government service history, settlement period, and years of local education, used to distribute the State/UT Quota seats.
Q. Is there a service bond after completing MBBS at ANIIMS?
A. Students must serve the Andaman & Nicobar Administration for one year after the course, or pay a penalty of Rs. 10,00,000.
Q. What is the total fee payable at the time of admission at ANIIMS?
A. Approximately Rs. 79,100, covering one-time fees, refundable deposits, and the first semester fee.
Q. How many rounds are there in Andaman & Nicobar Islands NEET UG Counselling 2026?
A. There are Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and a Stray Vacancy Round if seats remain vacant.
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