The NEET UG 2025 counselling process for Andaman & Nicobar Islands is a centralized, merit-based admission system designed for students aspiring to pursue MBBS at the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences (ANIIMS), Port Blair. Supervised by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and aligned with National Medical Commission (NMC) regulations, the process ensures a transparent and fair seat allocation system based entirely on NEET UG scores.
🔍 Key Highlights:
- Admission strictly through NEET UG 2025.
- Mandatory service bond for MBBS graduates to serve in the Islands post-course.
- Counselling includes multiple rounds, along with a mop-up round if necessary.
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📝 Eligibility Criteria
To apply for MBBS in ANIIMS, candidates must meet the following requirements:
📚 Academic Qualifications:
- Must pass Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English individually in Class 12 or equivalent.
- General: 50% aggregate in PCB
- SC/ST/OBC (NCL): 40%
- PwBD: 40% (as per NMC norms)
- Must qualify NEET UG 2025 with a valid rank.
🎂 Age Limit:
- Minimum age: 17 years as of December 31, 2025.
- No upper age limit as per NMC.
📍 Domicile:
- Category-specific domicile conditions apply (Tribal, Settlers, Deputationist families, etc.).
- Must present valid certificates from the competent authority.
📄 Additional Requirements:
- EWS/OBC candidates must provide income and category certificates in the prescribed format.
- All candidates must meet medical fitness standards.
📅 Counselling Timeline (Tentative)
| Event | Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Begins | 3rd week of July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | Last week of July 2025 |
| Provisional Merit List | 1st week of August 2025 |
| Final Merit List | 1st week of August 2025 |
| Round 1 Counselling & Verification | 1st week of August 2025 |
| Last Date to Join Round 1 | 2nd week of August 2025 |
| Round 2 Counselling | Last week of August 2025 |
| Mop-Up Round | Mid-September 2025 |
| Final Joining Deadline | 3rd week of September 2025 |
💻 Registration Process
- Visit: collegeadmission.andaman.gov.in
- New Registration: Create login credentials.
- Fill Application: Academic details, NEET UG info, category preferences.
- Upload Documents: Scanned copies of certificates in prescribed format.
- Fee Payment: Online via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
- Submit: Finalize application and print confirmation.
📊 Seat Distribution & Reservation
College:
Andaman & Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences (ANIIMS), Port Blair
- Total Seats: 114
- All India Quota (AIQ): 15% (17 seats)
- State Quota: 97 seats (includes EWS & local category reservations)
Category-Wise State Quota Distribution:
- EWS: 10%
- Category I (Tribals): 20%
- Category II (Deputationists/CG Employees): 10%
- Category III (Settlers): 50% (15 pre-1942, 15 post-1942, 14 combined merit)
- Category IV (Local + 10 yrs education): 20%
- Category V: Unfilled seats from other categories
- PwBD: 5% horizontal reservation
📑 Documents Required
- 10th & 12th Marksheets + Certificates
- NEET 2025 Admit Card, Scorecard, and Rank Letter
- Transfer/Migration Certificate
- Nationality Proof (Passport/Certificate)
- Valid Domicile Certificate
- Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
- Medical Fitness Certificate
- Government-issued ID (Aadhaar/PAN)
- Passport Size Photos
- Anti-Ragging Affidavit
💰 Counselling & Admission Fee
- Admission Fee: ₹5,100 (Non-refundable)
- University Registration: ₹1,250
- Total: ₹6,350
Mode: Demand Draft only (in favor of “ANIIMS, Admission”)
🔄 Counselling Stages
🟢 Round 1:
- Candidates are called based on merit list.
- Seat allotment + document verification.
- Confirm the seat or participate in the next round.
🟠 Round 2:
- Reallocation of unfilled/vacant seats.
- Candidates can upgrade or accept new allotments.
🔴 Mop-Up Round:
- Conducted if seats remain post-Round 2.
- Open for unallotted candidates and new registrants.
✅ Final Admission & Bond Agreement
- Fee Payment confirms seat acceptance.
- Students must sign a mandatory bond to serve 1 year in the Islands.
- Early withdrawal: ₹10,00,000 penalty
- No international travel for 5 years post-MBBS unless bond is honored.
- Original documents are retained until bond completion.
⚠️ Important Policies
- No-show after seat allotment: ₹10 lakh penalty.
- Withdrawal before final round: Partial refund (after deduction).
- Strict Anti-Ragging Policy: Affidavit submission is mandatory.
🎓 Final Words
The Andaman & Nicobar NEET UG 2025 counselling process is meticulously designed to ensure equal opportunity, transparency, and a student-focused approach. With clear reservation guidelines, structured rounds, and a service bond policy, ANIIMS ensures that only committed and deserving candidates join the medical workforce—ultimately supporting healthcare in this strategically important island territory.