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3 UG colleges and 30 PG seats — rank ranges, fees, and counselling details.

Data from MCC & state counselling 2025

Meghalaya runs its own counselling — separate from national. Different registration. Different deposit. Different deadline. At your rank, how many colleges does that open? Check →
MEGHALAYA · 2025 · MCC ALLOTMENT DATA
8
allotted in Round 1
25%
reported to
allotted college
0
got seats in
R2 & R3

Students who didn't report in R1 either upgraded in later rounds or chose Meghalaya state counselling instead.

₹0.2L/yr · Govt —— ₹18L/yr · Private/Deemed
Same state. Different route.
Security deposit: Rs 10,000-20,000. Adjusted against tuition upon joining. Refundable if seat not allotted. FORFEITURE RULE: R1 allotment — candidate is free to not join (no forfeiture). R2 onwards — if allotted and do not report/join, security deposit is forfeited and candidate is barred from remaining rounds of that counselling cycle. Verify exact penalty from state brochure.. Not joining after allotment means forfeiture.
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DOMICILE
Meghalaya 85% Govt GOVT 2 colleges ₹20,000–30,000/yr PRIVATE 1 colleges · state quota ₹18.0L/yr FORMITY.
Upcoming UG dates
15
Jun
NEET UG 2026 Result Declaration
Expected result date.
Director of Health Services, Government of Meghalaya (DHS Meghalaya)
UG Counselling Authority
Govt Only
OFFICIAL WEBSITE
https://meghealth.gov.in/
DOMICILE / ELIGIBILITY
Must be a permanent resident/domicile of Meghalaya. Scheduled Tribe candidates of Meghalaya (Khasi, Jaintia, Garo) get priority. Non-tribal domicile candidates eligible for limited unreserved seats. Valid domicile or ST certificate required.
3
Total colleges
200
Total seats
#16601
Best rank range
₹20000
Lowest fee/yr
By College Type
government2
private1
By Counselling
AIQ1
state2
By Course
MBBS3
Top colleges in Meghalaya
By General category rank range (lowest = most competitive)
Government MBBS
North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Instt. of Health and Medical Sciences, Shillong
Shillong, Meghalaya
#16601
₹20000/yr
All 3 UG colleges
College Type Course Gen Rank Fee/Yr Seats
North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Instt. of Health and Medical Sciences, Shillong
Shillong		 government MBBS #16601 ₹20000 50
Shillong Medical College, Meghalaya
Shillong		 government MBBS — ₹30000 50
PA Sangama International Medical College and Hospital RI-Bhoi District private MBBS — ₹1800000 100
Counselling process
Rounds & process (3 rounds)

Director of Health Services, Government of Meghalaya (DHS Meghalaya) conducts 3 rounds of UG counselling:

  1. Round 1
  2. Round 2
  3. Mop-Up Round

The process: registration on the official portal, document verification, online choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting to the allotted college with original documents and fee payment.

Fees & deposits
REGISTRATION FEE
Rs 500-1,000. ST candidates may receive concessions. Non-refundable.
SECURITY DEPOSIT
Rs 10,000-20,000. Adjusted against tuition upon joining. Refundable if seat not allotted. FORFEITURE RULE: R1 allotment — candidate is free to not join (no forfeiture). R2 onwards — if allotted and do not report/join, security deposit is forfeited and candidate is barred from remaining rounds of that counselling cycle. Verify exact penalty from state brochure.
Important dates and deadlines
State counselling in Meghalaya typically begins 2-4 weeks after NEET UG results are declared. The entire process (including mop-up rounds) usually spans 2-3 months. Key deadlines include registration closing dates, document verification dates, choice-filling windows, and college reporting deadlines. Missing any deadline can cost you your seat. Always check the official DHS Meghalaya portal for exact dates, as they change every year.
Choice filling tips for Meghalaya
  • Put your dream colleges first — you won't lose anything by reaching high
  • Keep safe colleges in the middle — ones where your rank is comfortably within the range
  • Add backup options at the end — colleges you'd accept as a last resort
  • Fill at least 10-15 choices to maximize your chances
  • Don't skip rounds — seats vacated by other candidates open up in later rounds
  • Prioritize government colleges for fees — the cost difference over 5 years is massive
Quotas & reservation
150
Total MBBS
150
Govt seats
Reservation policy
ST (Khasi) — major share ST (Garo) — significant share ST (Jaintia) — included in ST quota SC — 2% OBC — limited seats EWS — 10% PwD — 5% horizontal
Key highlights
One medical college — NEIGRIHMS (North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health & Medical Sciences) is a central institution under MCC, state has Shillong Medical College (now Meghalaya Institute of Medical Sciences)
Overwhelmingly tribal state (~86% ST) — ST reservation dominates seat allocation
Three major tribal groups (Khasi, Garo, Jaintia) may have sub-allocation within ST quota
Sixth Schedule of Constitution applies — autonomous district councils have administrative powers
No private medical colleges — all seats are government
Very limited total seats make competition intense for Meghalaya domicile candidates
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Frequently asked questions
How many medical colleges are in Meghalaya?
Meghalaya has 3 MBBS colleges that accept NEET UG scores. This includes government, private, and deemed institutions.
What is the lowest NEET rank range in Meghalaya?
The most competitive rank range in Meghalaya is #16601 for General category based on 2025 counselling data. Use college profiles to check which colleges match your rank.
How does NEET counselling work in Meghalaya?
Meghalaya counselling is conducted by Director of Health Services, Government of Meghalaya (DHS Meghalaya) in 3 rounds. Candidates with Meghalaya domicile are eligible for state quota seats (85%), while 15% of government seats come under All India Quota (MCC counselling).
How many NEET PG seats are in Meghalaya?
Meghalaya has 30 PG seats across 7 colleges, covering MD, MS, DNB, and Diploma specialities.
What are the most popular PG specialities in Meghalaya?
The most popular PG specialities in Meghalaya are DMRD(NBEMS) (3 seats), DGO(NBEMS) (2 seats), DNB GENERAL MEDICINE (2 seats), DCH(NBEMS) (2 seats), DA(NBEMS) (2 seats).
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