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    ESIC MBBS Admission 2026: Eligibility, Seats & Counselling Process

    ESIC MBBS Admission 2026: Eligibility, Seats & Counselling Process

    Ujjwal KirtiUpdated on 12 Aug 2026, 11:41 AM IST

    The Medical Education Cell, ESIC (Employees' State Insurance Corporation), conducts the ESIC MBBS admission 2026 for Wards of Insured Person (IP). The authority conducts the counselling for ESIC MBBS admission 2026 in online mode at esic.gov.in. Candidates must note that the counselling for ESIC MBBS admission is conducted along with the NEET counselling.

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    1. ESIC MBBS Admission 2026: Highlights
    2. ESIC MBBS Admission 2026: Eligibility Criteria
    3. ESIC MBBS Admission 2026: Allocation of Seats
    4. ESIC MBBS 2026 Admission: Registration
    5. ESIC MBBS Counselling 2026
    6. Documents Required for ESIC MBBS 2026 Admission
    ESIC MBBS Admission 2026: Eligibility, Seats & Counselling Process
    ESIC MBBS Admission 2026, Dates, Merit List, Counselling Process

    Wards of Insured Person (IP) who appeared for the NEET exam and meet other eligibility criteria can apply for ESIC MBBS 2026 admission under the ESI Scheme. ESIC MBBS admission 2026 is conducted on the merit-cum-preference basis during the online counselling. To check the ESIC MBBS admission 2026 process, important dates, seat matrix, documents required, and other details here.

    ESIC MBBS Admission 2026: Highlights

    Particular

    Details

    ESIC MBBS Admission Basis

    NEET UG 2026 Score

    Conducting Authority

    Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and ESIC

    Special Reservation

    Ward of Insured Person (IP) Quota

    Courses

    MBBS

    Admission Mode

    Online Counselling

    Eligible Candidates

    NEET Qualified Candidates

    ESIC Certificate Required

    Yes (Only for IP Quota)

    Medical Colleges

    ESIC Medical Colleges and Selected Government Medical Colleges

    Official Authority

    Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)

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    ESIC MBBS Admission 2026: Eligibility Criteria

    Candidates who are willing to appear for counselling under Wards of Insured Person (IP) must check the detailed eligibility criteria for ESIC MBBS 2026 admission. Check the ESIC MBBS eligibility criteria 2026 below.

    • Candidates must have appeared and qualified the NEET exam

    • Parent to be an Insured Person under the ESIC Scheme

    • Valid Ward of Insured Person Certificate issued by the competent ESIC authority

    • Applicants must have passed 10+2 or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English from a recognised board with a minimum of 50% marks for the general category and 40% marks for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates.

    • The minimum age limit for the ESIC MBBS admission 2026 is 17 years as of December 31, 2026.

    • Candidates have to meet NEET cutoff for ESIC colleges

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    ESIC MBBS Admission 2026: Allocation of Seats

    Applicants must note that the available seats of ‘Seats allocated for wards of insured persons (IPs)’ in various states will be pooled on ‘All India Basis’ and allotted among the wards of Insured persons (IPs). The authority prepares the MBBS merit list 2026 ESIC for the counselling. Based on the merit list, seat allotment is done for the ESIC MBBS admission 2026. Check the ESIC MBBS seat matrix below.

    ESIC MBBS Seat Matrix 2026

    Name of Medical College

    State

    Seats Allocated for Wards of Insured Persons (IPs)

    ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru

    Karnataka

    68

    ESIC Medical College & Hospital, K.K. Nagar, Chennai

    Tamil Nadu

    30

    ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Joka, Kolkata

    West Bengal

    78

    ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Gulbarga

    Karnataka

    68

    ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Faridabad

    Haryana

    52

    ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Sanathnagar, Hyderabad

    Telangana

    52

    ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Alwar

    Rajasthan

    35

    ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Bihta, Patna

    Bihar

    35

    ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Andheri, Mumbai

    Maharashtra

    25

    ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Beltola, Guwahati

    Assam

    25

    ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Indore

    Madhya Pradesh

    17

    ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Jaipur

    Rajasthan

    17

    ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana

    Punjab

    25

    ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Naroda

    Gujarat

    25

    ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Noida

    Uttar Pradesh

    25

    ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Varanasi

    Uttar Pradesh

    25

    Government Medical College, Coimbatore*

    Tamil Nadu

    20

    Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Medical College, Ner Chowk, Mandi*

    Himachal Pradesh

    36

    Government Medical College, Kollam, Parippally*

    Kerala

    37

    Total Seats

    695

    ESIC MBBS 2026 Admission: Registration

    Candidates who applied for NEET must register for the MBBS admission 2026 ESIC to get the ward of IP Certificate" by concerned ESIC Regional/Sub-regional office. Check the steps below.

    • Visit the official website - esic.gov.in

    • Click on the ‘ESIC MBBS admission link’ for ‘Ward of IP Certificate’.

    • Enter the required details

    • For login, an OTP would be sent to the insured person's mobile number as per the ESIC database.

    • After a successful log-in, complete the application form.

    • Upload all the required documents in the online application

    • A system-generated ‘Ward of IP Certificate’ will be available to download after approval of the competent authority.

    • The candidate can track the status [(i) Issued or (ii) Rejected] of the certificate on the ESIC website using the username and password. In the event of issue, the certificate in PDF format would be visible to the candidate, and a printout can be taken after downloading the certificate. In the event of rejection, the reason would be displayed

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    Documents Required for ESIC Admission Registration

    • Passport size photograph of the Ward of IP (candidate)

    • Passport size photograph of IP(Insured Person)

    • Birth Certificate/Matriculation Certificate for proof of Date of Birth

    • Affidavit by female candidate

    • Affidavit by IP (In case of female candidate)

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    ESIC MBBS Counselling 2026

    MCC conducts the counselling for the ESIC MBBS admission 2026 in online mode. Candidates can check the detailed process for ESIC MBBS 2026 counselling below.

    ESIC MBBS Merit List 2026

    MCC releases the ESIC MBBS merit list in online mode. The merit list contains the list of candidates who are eligible for ESIC MBBS admission 2026. The merit list of ESIC MBBS counselling 2026 is released in PDF format.

    ESIC MBBS Admission 2026: Choice Filling

    Wards of Insured Persons (IP) who have been included in the merit list have to submit their choices of courses and colleges within a stipulated time period. Candidates must know that locking the choice is mandatory. If not, selected preferences will be automatically locked.

    ESIC MBBS Admission 2026: Seat Allocation

    The seat allocation in the ESIC medical colleges will be done based on merit and the choices filled by the candidates. Shortlisted candidates have to report to their allotted college for the document verification and joining formalities.

    Documents Required for ESIC MBBS 2026 Admission

    Candidates must check the list of documents required for ESIC MBBS 2026 admission beforehand to avoid any last-minute rush. It is mandatory to present all the documents as originals and photocopies. Failing to do this, candidates might lose their allotted seat. The list of documents is provided below.

    • ESIC Pehchan Card

    • NEET UG Admit Card

    • NEET Scorecard

    • NEET Rank Letter

    • Class 10 Certificate

    • Class 12 Marksheet

    • Identity Proof

    • Passport-size photographs

    • Category Certificate (if applicable)

    • PwD Certificate (if applicable)

    • Domicile Certificate (if required)

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Can I get MBBS admission in ESIC without NEET?
    A:

    No. NEET UG qualification is mandatory for admission to ESIC MBBS courses.

    Q: Who can apply under the ESIC IP quota?
    A:

    Only eligible wards (dependent children) of insured persons covered under the ESIC scheme.

    Q: Is there a separate ESIC entrance examination?
    A:

    No. ESIC admissions are based on NEET UG exam and the counselling process.

    Q: Does ESIC have its own counselling for MBBS admission?
    A:

    No, ESIC seats are filled through the NEET counselling with additional ESIC eligibility verification for the Ward of IP quota.

    Q: Is the Ward of IP certificate mandatory for ESIC MBBS admission?
    A:

    Yes, candidates seeking admission under the ESIC IP quota must possess a valid Ward of Insured Person certificate issued by the competent ESIC authority.

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