Andaman and Nicobar MBBS Admission: Eligibility, Exams, and Admission Process

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands MBBS admission is based on NEET-UG examination conducted by NTA. Andaman and Nicobar Islands do not have a large number of medical colleges; thus, it has limited MBBS seats through the government quota for eligible local candidates. ANIIMS (Andaman and Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences) is the primary medical institution in the region offering MBBS degrees.

Due to the geographical location and limited infrastructure, MBBS admissions in Andaman and Nicobar Islands are highly competitive, especially for natives of the union territory. Admission is strictly based on NEET UG scores, followed by a centralized counseling process organized by the Directorate of Health Services, Andaman & Nicobar Administration. Candidates must fulfill the eligibility requirements and provide valid documents to secure a seat in the MBBS course.

Andaman and Nicobar MBBS Admission Eligibility Criteria

To apply for MBBS admission in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

• The candidate should have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Biotechnology, and English.
• They should have secured a minimum aggregate of 50% marks. ST/ SC/ OBC/ PwD candidates should have a minimum of 40% marks.
• The candidates should have attained the age of 17, and there is no upper age limit.
• They must be a resident of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands to get admission in state quota seats.
• Should have qualified NEET-UG with the required cutoff marks.

Andaman and Nicobar MBBS Admission Entrance Exams

Candidates seeking MBBS admission in Andaman and Nicobar Islands must qualify for the national-level NEET UG exam. There are no separate state-level or university-level entrance exams for MBBS in this Union Territory.

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MBBS College in Andaman and Nicobar

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Andaman and Nicobar MBBS Admission Process

The Andaman and Nicobar MBBS admission is based on NEET UG merit, followed by centralized counseling conducted by the Directorate of Health Services (DHS), A&N Administration. The primary medical college in the region is ANIIMS, Port Blair. Here's a step-by-step breakdown of the process:

NEET UG - The candidates interested in MBBS admission should appear for NEET-UG and should qualify for the examination with the minimum required percentile.

Counseling Registration - The candidates interested in MBBS admission in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands will have to register online at the official website of the DHS Andaman for the MBBS counselling process.

Merit List Publication - DHS will release the category-wise state rank list for candidates who have registered for counselling.

Seat Allotment - Based on NEET rank, domicile status, and category, candidates are allotted MBBS seats at Andaman and Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences (ANIIMS).

Reporting - Candidates who have been allotted a seat must report to ANIIMS for final admission formalities, pay the MBBS course fee, document verification, and medical examination.

Documents Required:

Here is the list of documents required at the time of admission:

• Class 10th Certificate and marksheet
• Class 10+2 Certificate and marksheet
• NEET-UG Admit Cards TEST(UG)
• NEET-UG Result/ Rank letter issued by the National Testing Agency
• NEET(UG) 2024 Score card
• Date of Birth Certificate (if the Class 10th Certificate does not bear the same)
• Transfer/ Leaving Certificate from a previous Institution
• Proof of identity (Aadhaar /PAN/Driving License/Passport)
• Passport-size photograph

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