📌 Overview & Counselling Authority
Authority
Dept of Health & Family Welfare, Meghalaya / NEIGRIHMS
State Quota
State Specific
Private Seats
100 (PA Sangma)
State Type
Closed (Open for Pvt Mgmt)
📌 Note: NEIGRIHMS conducts its own counselling for North East open seats, while the Government of Meghalaya nominates candidates against the state-specific quota seats.
✅ Eligibility & Domicile Rules
| Category | Criteria Notes |
|---|
| State Quota Seats | Candidate must be a bonafide permanent resident/domicile of Meghalaya. Primarily reserved for Khasi, Jaintia, and Garo communities. |
| NE Open Seats (NEIGRIHMS) | Candidates from any of the 8 North Eastern states (including Sikkim) are eligible to apply. |
| Private Medical Colleges | Open to all. Non-domicile candidates from any state in India can apply for Management Quota and NRI Quota seats. |
| Basic Qualification | Must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. Minimum 17 years of age. |
📊 Expected Cutoff — Govt Colleges (State Quota)
Meghalaya has specialized tribal reservations resulting in relatively lower cutoff requirements for domicile candidates.
| Category |
Expected Safe Score (Approx) |
| Open/General (NEIGRIHMS NE Open) | 530 - 550+ |
| Khasi & Jaintia (State Quota) | 360 - 390+ |
| Garo (State Quota) | 340 - 370+ |
| Other ST/SC of Meghalaya | 330 - 360+ |
⚠️ Cutoffs are approximate. Since seat intake is very limited (only 50 Govt seats), slight shifts in top scores can significantly alter the cutoff.
📅 Meghalaya NEET Counselling Schedule 2026
| Event / Activity | Expected Date | Status |
|---|
| State Registration / Form Submission | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| NEIGRIHMS NE Open Registration | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| State Merit List Publication | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| Seat Allotment Result / Nomination | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| Reporting to College | To be announced | Coming Soon |
📋 Counselling Process (Step-by-Step)
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1
Application Submission
Candidates must apply via the specific portal or offline forms issued by the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Meghalaya or NEIGRIHMS.
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2
Screening & Verification
Submit all original domicile certificates, tribal certificates, and NEET scorecards for verification.
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3
State Merit List
A combined merit list is published for eligible state candidates based on NEET UG scores.
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4
Seat Allotment & Nomination
The state government nominates students against the state quota seats available in NEIGRIHMS or outside the state (central pool). Private seats are allotted directly via their respective university processes.
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Admission & Bond Submission
Report to the allotted medical college, sign the mandatory service bond (if applicable), and pay the admission fees.
💰 Institution-wise Detailed Fee Structure
1. Government Medical College (NEIGRIHMS)
Detailed 1st Year fee structure for North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences.
| Fee Component | Amount |
|---|
| Annual Fees (Tuition + Hostel) | ₹16,600 / Year |
| One Time Fees (Admission/Registration) | ₹11,000 |
| Security Deposit (Refundable) | ₹20,000 |
| Total Fees in 1st Year (Excluding Mess) | ₹47,600 |
| Mess Fees (Extra) | ₹43,800 / Yearly (Paid Quarterly) |
📌 Bond Policy: Candidates joining NEIGRIHMS must sign a Service Bond of ₹10,00,000 (10 Lakhs). Penalty also applies if a seat is resigned/not joined in later rounds.
2. Private Medical College (PA Sangma International Medical College)
| Seat Quota | Fees Yearly (INR) | Total Course Cost (4.5 Yrs) |
|---|
| State Quota | ₹4,95,000 | ₹24,75,000 |
| Management Quota | ₹18,00,000 | ₹90,00,000 |
| NRI Quota | - | $2,00,000 USD (Total) |
📌 Hostel and Mess charges are extra for private medical colleges.
📁 Documents Required for Verification
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card & Scorecard
Class 10th Certificate (DOB Proof)
Class 12th Marksheet & Certificate
Meghalaya Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC)
Scheduled Tribe (ST) Certificate (Khasi/Jaintia/Garo)
Aadhaar Card / Valid Photo ID
Passport Size Photographs
Bond Agreement / Undertaking
🏥 Complete Medical Colleges List in Meghalaya
| SN | College Name | City | Est. | Seats | Type |
|---|
| 1 | North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences | Shillong | 2008 | 50 | State Govt. |
| SN | College Name | City | Est. | Seats | Type |
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| 1 | PA Sangma International Medical College & Hospital | Meghalaya | 2024 | 100 | Trust |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Meghalaya an Open State for NEET Counselling?
Meghalaya is a Closed State for Government seats. However, Non-domicile candidates from other states can participate and get admission into the Management Quota seats of Private Medical Colleges like PA Sangma International Medical College.
Who conducts the Meghalaya MBBS Counselling 2026?
The state quota counselling and candidate nomination is conducted by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Meghalaya, while NEIGRIHMS manages its own specific North East open seat counselling.
What is the fee and bond structure for NEIGRIHMS Shillong?
The annual fee (including hostel) for NEIGRIHMS is highly subsidized at ₹16,600. In the first year, candidates also pay ₹11,000 as one-time fees and a ₹20,000 refundable security deposit. There is a mandatory ₹10 Lakh service bond.
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