The decision applies to Government Medical Colleges in Assam as well as Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute (BBCI), Guwahati, under the Assam State Quota.
According to the official notice issued from Guwahati, the postponement has been carried out in pursuance of a directive from the Government of India, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), New Delhi, dated January 7, 2026. As per the notice, the Round 3 counselling process has been deferred until further orders, and no revised schedule has been announced yet.
"In pursuance of Notice issued by the Government of India, DGHS, New Delhi vide letter No. U-12021/11/2025-MEC, Dated 07/01/2026, this is for information of all concerned that the 3rd round online counselling for admission into the vacant Post Graduate seats in the Government Medical Colleges of Assam and B.B.C.I., Guwahati under Assam State Quota for session 2025 is hereby postponed until further order," the notice read.
In a related development, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) of DGHS will publish the revised AIQ schedule and the State Counselling schedule for PG Counselling 2025 after receipt of revised percentile eligibility for participation in counselling from the competent authority. States are advised not to proceed with round-3 of counselling until the schedule is uploaded by MCC.
The MCC has clearly advised all states not to proceed with the third round of PG counselling until the revised schedule is officially uploaded by MCC. The revised AIQ and State counselling timelines will be published only after receipt of the updated percentile eligibility criteria.
Candidates seeking admission to PG medical seats in Assam have been advised to regularly visit the official website of the Directorate of Medical Education, Assam, for the latest updates regarding the counselling schedule. Further instructions will be issued once the revised eligibility and counselling timelines are finalised by the central authorities.
To view the official notices, click the link mentioned below
https://medicaldialogues.in/pdf_upload/noticeforstatecounselllingauthority-320291.pdf
https://medicaldialogues.in/pdf_upload/3postponementnotice3rdpgcounselling2025-320292.pdf
Disclaimer: This website is primarily for healthcare professionals. The content here does not replace medical advice and should not be used as medical, diagnostic, endorsement, treatment, or prescription advice. Medical science evolves rapidly, and we strive to keep our information current. If you find any discrepancies, please contact us at corrections@medicaldialogues.in. Read our Correction Policy here. Nothing here should be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We do not endorse any healthcare advice that contradicts a physician's guidance. Use of this site is subject to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Advertisement Policy. For more details, read our Full Disclaimer here.
NOTE: Join us in combating medical misinformation. If you encounter a questionable health, medical, or medical education claim, email us at factcheck@medicaldialogues.in for evaluation.