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NEET Counselling in Meghalaya

Complete guide to 3 UG colleges & 30 PG seats — cutoffs, fees, and counselling details

Data last updated: March 2026

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01

May

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04

May

NEET UG

NEET UG 2026 Exam

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08

May

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MCC PG AIQ Round 1 — Choice Filling

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18

May

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25

May

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MCC PG AIQ Round 2 — Choice Filling

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02

Jun

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MCC PG AIQ Round 2 — Allotment

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12

Jun

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MCC PG Mop-up Round

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15

Jun

NEET UG

NEET UG 2026 Result Declaration

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UG Counselling Authority

Director of Health Services, Government of Meghalaya (DHS Meghalaya)

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

20000

Lowest Fee/Year

#16601

Best Cutoff Rank

By College Type

government 2
private 1

By Counselling

AIQ 1
state 2

By Course

MBBS 3

Top UG Colleges in Meghalaya

Ranked by General category cutoff (lowest rank = most competitive)

Government MBBS

North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Instt. of Health and Medical Sciences, Shillong

Shillong, Meghalaya

Cutoff Rank

#16601

₹20000/yr
Private MBBS

PA Sangama International Medical College and Hospital RI-Bhoi District

Meghalaya

Cutoff Rank

#116769

₹495000/yr

All UG Colleges in Meghalaya

3 colleges accepting NEET UG scores

College Type Course Gen Cutoff Fee/Year Seats
North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Instt. of Health and Medical Sciences, Shillong Shillong government MBBS #16601 ₹20000 50
PA Sangama International Medical College and Hospital RI-Bhoi District private MBBS #116769 ₹495000 100
Shillong Medical College, Meghalaya Shillong government MBBS — ₹30000 50

NEET UG Counselling Process in Meghalaya

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 general process involves: 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 cutoff
  • 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 in Meghalaya

150

Total MBBS Seats

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 medical, dental, and AYUSH colleges that accept NEET UG scores. This includes government, private, and deemed institutions.

What is the lowest NEET cutoff in Meghalaya?

The most competitive (lowest) cutoff rank in Meghalaya is #16601 for General category based on 2025 counselling data. Use our Colleges 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. Use the PG tab above to explore all available seats.

What are the most popular PG specialities in Meghalaya?

The most popular PG specialities in Meghalaya are DMRD(NBEMS) (3 seats), DNB GENERAL MEDICINE (2 seats), DGO(NBEMS) (2 seats), DCH(NBEMS) (2 seats), DA(NBEMS) (2 seats). Switch to the PG tab to see the full breakdown.

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