Medical Colleges in Jammu & Kashmir

J & K NEET Counseling 2026:

Jammu & Kashmir had a different status before removal of Article 370 from the State. The State was not participating in AIQ Counselling. The J&K students were given two options either to participate in 15% AIQ Counselling or to participate in 100% Govt Quota counselling conducted by the State Counselling Committee on Govt. Seats of States’ Govt Medical Colleges. Other State Students neither had option to join J&K Govt Colleges through AIQ nor they had access to Private Medical College of the State.

MBBS Admission Procedure in Jammu & Kashmir

Since 2022, the Jammu & Kashmir, has also decided to participate in AIQ Counselling. Since then, State is pooling 15% seats of its Govt. Medical Colleges to AIQ. It means, after this change, the other State students can also get admission on MBBS seats of Jammu & Kashmir through All India Quota.

Jammu & Kashmir is a closed State from MBBS admissions point of view, hence, other state students cannot take admission on Private Medical Colleges seats of Jammu & Kashmir.

Medical Colleges in Jammu & Kashmir

There are 10 Govt Medical Colleges in Jammu & Kashmir  and 1 Private Medical College in Jammu & Kashmir.

Seats in Jammu & Kashmir

There are 1177 seats in Govt. Medical Colleges in Jammu & Kashmir and 100 seats in Private Medical College. Out of 1177 seats of Govt. Medical Colleges 15%  will be pooled in AIQ, hence, the student of the J&K will get chance to take admission on remaining 85% Govt. seats.

Since, Jammu & Kashmir is closed state, the student of the state will have opportunity to take admission on 100% seats of the Private Medical college of the state. There are 100 seats in ASCOM, Jammu.

Reservation Criteria in Jammu & Kashmir

Apart from other reservation, Jammu & Kashmir is the only state in India, where, there is reservation for Hindu Minority in Private Medical college of the state. Such reservation is not there in Govt. Medical Colleges of the State. 25% of ASCOM, Jammu seatsi.e. 25 seats are reserved under this quota.

Jammu and Kashmir NEET UG 2026 FAQs

1. Who conducts Jammu & Kashmir NEET UG counselling?
Jammu & Kashmir NEET UG counselling is done by JKBOPEE for the admissions in government and private medical colleges in UT J&K for MBBS course.

2. Is Jammu & Kashmir open state for MBBS admissions?
Not really, Jammu & Kashmir is regarded as closed state where the seats in the private medical colleges are usually meant for domiciles only.

3. Are the students of other states eligible for applying for MBBS admissions in Jammu & Kashmir?
Yes, but they have to opt only for the 15% all India quota seats offered by the government colleges in the UT.

4. Does Jammu & Kashmir participate in AIQ counselling?
Yes, Jammu & Kashmir joined AIQ counseling from 2022 onwards and offers its 15% seats in government colleges for AIQ.

5. Is NEET exam compulsory for Jammu & Kashmir?
Yes, a candidate should compulsorily qualify NEET UG examination for securing MBBS admission in state quota, AIQ or other eligible quota/ category in Jammu & Kashmir.

6. How many medical colleges does Jammu & Kashmir have?
Jammu & Kashmir has 10 Government medical colleges, 1 Private medical college and AIIMS Vijaypur for MBBS admissions.

7. How many MBBS seats does Jammu & Kashmir offer?
Jammu & Kashmir offers approximately 1177 Government MBBS seats, 100 Private MBBS seats at ASCOM Jammu, and AIIMS Vijaypur MBBS seats.

8. What is the name of the Private medical college in Jammu & Kashmir?
Acharya Shri Chander College of Medical Sciences, commonly referred to as ASCOM Jammu is the only private medical college of Jammu & Kashmir state.

9. Are there any Quotas for J&K private medical college admissions?
Yes. There is a Hindu Minority quota for ASCOM Jammu admissions. Approximately 25% MBBS seats are reserved under this quota.

10. What help will MCMF provide with regard to Jammu & Kashmir MBBS admissions?
MCMF provides assistance with JKMBBS counselling, JKBOPEE online registration, document preparation, quota analysis and seat selection strategy for Jammu & Kashmir MBBS admissions.