NEET counselling in Manipur — how it actually works for you.
NEET UG counselling in Manipur runs through two parallel routes: the Directorate of Health Services, Government of Manipur (DHS Manipur) fills ~85% of government seats on a state-domicile rank, while MCC's All-India Quota (AIQ) fills ~15% on your all-India rank (AIR) — no domicile required. Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal closed near AIR 22,377 via AIQ but 106,041 via Manipur state quota in 2025 — two different ranks, one college. Domicile eligibility: Must be a permanent resident of Manipur with a valid Inner Line Permit (ILP) area domicile or Manipur Scheduled Tribe certificate. Non-tribal candidates need Manipur domicile certificate. Priority to candidates who studied Classes 10-12 in Manipur. Based on MCC / DHS Manipur 2025 data — last year's pattern, not a 2026 guarantee.
You don't file one way — you file two.
AIQ
AIR ~22,377
~15% of govt seatsAll deemed collegesNo domicile barrier
vs
Manipur state
AIR ~106,041
~85% of govt seatsAll private collegesDomicile-based
Eligibility: Must be a permanent resident of Manipur with a valid Inner Line Permit (ILP) area domicile or Manipur Scheduled Tribe certificate. Non-tribal candidates need Manipur domicile certificate. Priority to candidates who studied Classes 10-12 in Manipur.
Non-domicile / All-India
Primarily domicile-based
MCC AIQ — 15% govt seats (open to all India)
NRI quota at private and deemed colleges
Indicative · 2025 data · verify eligibility with DHS Manipur before filing
How Manipur counselling works
AuthorityDHS Manipur — Directorate of Health Services, Government of Manipur · official site
Manipur runs its own MBBS counselling through Directorate of Health Services, Government of Manipur (DHS Manipur). It covers ~85% of government seats and all private MBBS colleges across 3 rounds. Separate from MCC AIQ (which handles ~15% of govt seats).
What is the difference between AIQ and Manipur state counselling?
AIQ (MCC) uses your All India Rank and covers ~15% of govt seats + all deemed colleges — no domicile barrier. Manipur state counselling uses a separate state rank and covers ~85% of govt seats + all private colleges. Most families file only AIQ and miss the larger state pool.
Can non-domicile students apply in Manipur?
Non-domicile access: MCC AIQ seats only.
What is the domicile requirement for Manipur NEET counselling?
Must be a permanent resident of Manipur with a valid Inner Line Permit (ILP) area domicile or Manipur Scheduled Tribe certificate. Non-tribal candidates need Manipur domicile certificate. Priority to candidates who studied Classes 10-12 in Manipur.
When does Manipur NEET UG counselling registration open in 2026?
Manipur counselling typically begins 4–6 weeks after NEET UG results. In 2025, most state registrations opened July–August. MCC 2026 schedule not yet announced — verify with DHS Manipur official site.
About Manipur NEET UG counselling
Manipur conducts its own NEET UG MBBS admissions through the Directorate of Health Services, Government of Manipur (DHS Manipur). This is entirely separate from MCC's All India Quota (AIQ) process. AIQ handles approximately 15% of government seats and all deemed university seats across India, with no domicile requirement. Manipur's own counselling handles the remaining ~85% of government seats within the state, plus all private MBBS colleges. It runs across 3 rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round.
The key difference most candidates miss: your AIR (All India Rank) determines your AIQ position. Manipur's counselling runs on a separate state rank — in most states this is more accessible than AIQ for domicile candidates. For example, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal closes at approximately 22,377 via AIQ, but 106,041 via Manipur state counselling.
every number from official MCC / state PDFs · ₹0 from colleges · no inflated predictions