Meghalaya NEET UG Counselling 2026 is conducted by the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Meghalaya for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in the state. Students who qualify the NEET UG 2026 exam can participate in the counselling process to secure admission to medical colleges in Meghalaya.

The counselling process is conducted mainly for state quota seats in government and private medical colleges located in Meghalaya. Admission is granted strictly based on NEET UG rank, merit list, eligibility criteria, and seat availability.

In this article, you will find complete details about Meghalaya NEET Counselling 2026 including participating colleges, seat matrix, fee structure, cutoff, eligibility criteria, counselling dates, and admission procedure.

Overview of Meghalaya NEET UG Counselling 2026

Before discussing the full counselling procedure, here is a brief overview of the Meghalaya NEET UG Admission 2026.

Particular	Details
Counselling Name	Meghalaya NEET UG Counselling 2026
Conducting Authority	Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Meghalaya
Entrance Exam	NEET UG 2026
Courses Offered	MBBS, BDS
Mode of Counselling	Online
Counselling Rounds	Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, Stray Vacancy
Official Website	https://meghealth.gov.in
Government MBBS Seats	50
Private MBBS Seats	100

The counselling authority releases a state merit list based on NEET scores, and candidates are invited to participate in the choice filling and seat allotment process.

Medical Colleges in Meghalaya

Currently, Meghalaya has one government medical college and one private medical college offering MBBS seats.

Government Medical College

North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS), Shillong

Established: 1987
Location: Shillong, Meghalaya
Course Offered: MBBS
Total MBBS Seats: 50

NEIGRIHMS is one of the premier medical institutes in North East India and offers quality medical education with modern healthcare facilities.

Private Medical College

PA Sangma International Medical College, Khanapara

Established: 2024
Location: Ri-Bhoi District, Meghalaya
Total MBBS Seats: 100

This is a newly established private medical college in Meghalaya aimed at increasing medical education capacity in the state.

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Meghalaya MBBS Seat Matrix 2026

The seat matrix shows the distribution of MBBS seats in medical colleges in Meghalaya.

College Name	Type	Total MBBS Seats
NEIGRIHMS, Shillong	Government	50
PA Sangma International Medical College	Private	100

Total MBBS seats available in Meghalaya = 150 seats.

Seats are distributed across state quota, North East quota, and All India quota categories.

Category-Wise Seat Reservation

The NEIGRIHMS MBBS seats are divided among different categories and states.

Category	Seats
Meghalaya Students	14
Nagaland Students	10
North East Open Category	18
All India Quota	8
Total	50

Selection under these categories is done based on NEET UG 2026 rank and counselling process.

Meghalaya MBBS Fee Structure

Understanding the MBBS fee structure in Meghalaya is important before applying for counselling.

Government Medical College Fees

NEIGRIHMS, Shillong

Fee Type	Amount
Annual Fees	₹16,600
One-time Fees	₹11,000
Security Deposit	₹20,000
Mess Charges (Yearly)	₹43,800
Total Course Cost	Around ₹3,00,000

The MBBS course in NEIGRIHMS is one of the most affordable medical programs in India.

However, candidates may have to sign a service bond as required by the institute.

Private Medical College Fees

PA Sangma International Medical College

Quota	Annual Fee	Total Course Cost
State Quota	₹4,95,000	₹24,75,000
Management Quota	₹18,00,000	₹90,00,000
NRI Quota	$2,00,000	Varies

Hostel and mess charges are not included in the tuition fee and must be paid separately.

NEET UG 2025 Cutoff

The NEET UG cutoff determines the minimum marks required to qualify for counselling.

Category	Cutoff Percentile	NEET Score
General / EWS	50th Percentile	144
OBC	40th Percentile	113
SC	40th Percentile	113
ST	40th Percentile	113
General-PwD	45th Percentile	127

The actual MBBS admission cutoff for NEIGRIHMS is usually much higher, often above 650 marks for general category students.

PA Sangma International Medical College MBBS Cutoff

Category	Expected NEET Score (Approx)	Percentile
General / Open	350+	50th Percentile
OBC	250 – 300	40th Percentile
SC	200 – 300	40th Percentile
ST	162 – 300	40th Percentile
Management Quota	NEET Qualified (144–300+)	As per NMC Rules
NRI Quota	NEET Qualified	As per NMC Rules

Meghalaya NEET UG Counselling 2026 Schedule

Below is the tentative counselling schedule.

Round 1 Counselling

Event	Expected Date
Counselling Notification	3rd Week of June 2026
Online Registration Begins	3rd Week of June 2026
Last Date to Apply	4th Week of June 2026
State Merit List Release	1st Week of July 2026
Document Verification	1st Week of July 2026
Choice Filling	2nd Week of July 2026
Seat Allotment Result	3rd Week of July 2026
Reporting to College	3rd Week of July 2026

Eligibility Criteria for Meghalaya NEET Counselling 2026

Students must satisfy the following eligibility criteria to participate in counselling.

Educational Qualification

Must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English
Minimum marks required:
- General: 50% in PCB
- SC/ST/OBC: 40%
- PwD: 45%

NEET Qualification

Candidates must qualify NEET UG 2026 with the required cutoff percentile.

Age Limit

Minimum age 17 years as on 31 December 2026
No upper age limit as per NEET rules.

Domicile Requirement

For state quota seats, candidates must have:

Meghalaya domicile, OR
Completed Class 10 and Class 12 from Meghalaya

Meghalaya NEET UG Counselling Process 2026

The counselling process consists of multiple stages.

1. Online Registration

Candidates must visit the official counselling website and register using their NEET roll number and personal details.

2. Filling the Application Form

After registration, candidates must enter:

Personal details
Academic qualifications
NEET score details

Applicants also need to upload scanned photographs and signatures.

3. Payment of Counselling Fee

Candidates must pay the application fee of ₹500 using:

Debit card
Credit card
Net banking
Bank challan (offline mode)

4. Merit List Publication

The counselling authority releases a state merit list based on NEET UG rank. Only candidates listed in the merit list can participate in the counselling rounds.

5. Choice Filling and Locking

Candidates must choose their preferred:

Medical colleges
Courses

These preferences must be locked before the deadline.

6. Seat Allotment

Seats are allotted based on:

NEET rank
Candidate preferences
Seat availability
Reservation category

7. Reporting to College

Candidates who receive a seat allotment must:

Download the allotment letter
Report to the allotted college
Complete the admission formalities

Failure to report may lead to cancellation of the allotted seat.

Documents Required for Counselling

Students must bring the following original documents during verification.

10th Certificate
12th Marksheet and Certificate
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
NEET UG 2026 Scorecard
Domicile Certificate
Category Certificate (if applicable)
Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar/Voter ID)
Passport size photographs

All documents must be original along with photocopies.

Conclusion:

Meghalaya NEET UG Counselling 2026 is an important opportunity for medical aspirants seeking admission to MBBS colleges in the state. With a limited number of seats available, students must carefully understand the counselling process, eligibility criteria, seat matrix, and cutoff trends.

Candidates should regularly check the official website of the Meghalaya Health Department for the latest updates regarding registration dates, merit lists, and seat allotment results.

Preparing all documents in advance and participating actively in the counselling rounds will increase your chances of securing a medical seat in Meghalaya.

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