Complete guide to MBBS in Arunachal Pradesh — top colleges, seat matrix, fee structure, management quota, cutoff ranks, and step-by-step admission process.
Arunachal Pradesh has very limited MBBS infrastructure. AIIMS Itanagar is a significant central institution with its own national-level counselling. TRIHMS Naharlagun is the government medical college. Most AP students explore Assam and other states for MBBS admission.
| College Type | No. of Colleges | MBBS Seats | Annual Fees | Counselling Body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Medical Colleges | 1 | 100 | ₹5,000–₹15,000/yr | State + MCC (15% AIQ) |
| Private Medical Colleges | 0 | 0 | Not available locally | State (50% SQ) + Institute (35% MQ + 15% NRI) |
| Deemed Universities | 0 | 0 | ₹15L–₹22L/yr (other states) | MCC AIQ only (100%) |
AIQ + State Quota: All government college seats have 15% reserved for All India Quota (filled by MCC on mcc.nic.in) and 85% for State Quota (filled by Arunachal Pradesh State Medical Counselling). Register for both simultaneously to maximise chances.
| College Name | City | Type | MBBS Seats | Annual Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRIHMS Naharlagun (Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences) | Naharlagun | Govt | 100 | ₹10,000 |
| AIIMS Itanagar | Itanagar | Central (AIIMS) | 100 | ₹1,390/yr |
Based on 2025 counselling data. Use as reference — 2026 cutoffs will vary based on NEET scores, seat changes, and competition.
| Category | Expected Score (Govt) | Private State Quota | Management Quota |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Open | 400–440 | Not available locally | Qualifying marks only |
| OBC / Equivalent | 360–400 | 10–20 marks below General | Qualifying marks only |
| SC | 260–310 | Significant relaxation | Qualifying marks only |
| ST | 150+ | Highest relaxation | Qualifying marks only |
| College Type / Quota | Annual Fees | Total (5.5 years approx) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government College (State Quota) | ₹5,000–₹15,000/yr | Highly subsidised | Plus hostel, food, bond requirement |
| Private College (State Quota) | Not available locally | Moderate | Regulated by state body |
| Private College (Management Quota) | ₹15L–₹22L/yr (other states) | Higher | Regulated by FRC |
| NRI Quota | ₹20L–₹30L/yr | Highest | USD/INR based |
| AIIMS / Central Institutions | ₹1,390–₹10,000/yr | Minimal | Where available in Arunachal Pradesh |
AIIMS Itanagar admissions are through AIIMS national counselling (not state quota). AP ST candidates benefit from substantial reservation. Archway helps AP students navigate AIIMS counselling, Assam state counselling, and management quota options across India.
Management quota process starts after all regular counselling rounds complete. Typically October–November 2026.
Each college fills its management quota seats independently. Contact the admissions office with your NEET scorecard and documents.
Ensure the college and admission process is approved by Arunachal Pradesh State Medical Counselling / NMC. Never pay without an official allotment letter.
Pay fees via official channels (DD/bank transfer) to the college. Get receipts for all payments. Complete document submission and formalities.
Archway's advice: Management quota seats in Arunachal Pradesh fill very fast after state counselling ends. Contact us immediately after you know your state quota allotment outcome so we can check real-time seat availability.
Clear NEET UG 2026 with minimum qualifying percentile. Get your All India Rank and state rank.
Visit mcc.nic.in and register for All India Quota counselling — covers 15% seats in all government colleges + all deemed universities.
Visit arunachalpradesh.gov.in and register for Arunachal Pradesh state quota counselling — covers 85% seats in government and private colleges.
Upload all required documents — domicile/nativity, category certificates, Class 10/12 marksheets, Aadhaar. Verify all details match exactly.
Fill college preferences strategically. List as many colleges as possible — from most to least preferred. Don't leave gaps in your list.
Review allotment. Choose Freeze/Float/Slide/Reject based on your strategy. Participate in subsequent rounds if upgrading.
Download allotment letter → report to college within deadline → submit original documents → pay fees → complete admission formalities.
Arunachal Pradesh has approximately 150+ MBBS seats across 2 medical colleges — 1 government colleges (100 seats), 0 private colleges (0 seats), and 0 deemed universities (0 seats). Note that deemed university seats are filled through MCC AIQ, not state counselling.
Private MBBS fees in Arunachal Pradesh: Government colleges charge ₹5,000–₹15,000/yr annually. Private college state quota costs approximately Not available locally annually. Management quota seats cost ₹15L–₹22L/yr (other states) annually. NRI quota fees are ₹20L–₹30L/yr annually. All private college fees are regulated by the state fee regulatory committee.
Yes. AIIMS Itanagar admissions are through AIIMS national counselling (not state quota). AP ST candidates benefit from substantial reservation. Archway helps AP students navigate AIIMS counselling, Assam state counselling, and management quota options across India. Any NEET-qualified student (regardless of home state) can apply for management quota seats. The minimum requirement is clearing NEET with the qualifying percentile (50th for General, 40th for reserved categories).
Based on 2025 data: Government MBBS state quota in Arunachal Pradesh — General category: 400–440 marks; OBC: 360–400 marks; SC: 260–310 marks; ST: 150+ marks. For management quota, only qualifying marks are needed. 2026 cutoffs will vary — use these as planning estimates.
Closed State — AP (NE) domicile required. However, management quota seats in private colleges are open to students from ALL states regardless of domicile. Additionally, deemed universities in Arunachal Pradesh (if any) fill seats through MCC AIQ which is open to all states.
Archway provides: NEET score analysis, college shortlisting based on Arunachal Pradesh data, counselling round strategy, document verification support, and real-time management quota seat assistance. We have direct connections with private colleges in Arunachal Pradesh and have placed students from across India in Arunachal Pradesh medical colleges.
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