NEET UG 2026
Mizoram NEET UG 2026
State Counselling Guide
One MBBS college — Zoram Medical College, Falkawn — 100 seats across three distinct admission routes. State quota, MCC AIQ, and a USD-fee NRI route with indigenous domicile preference.
Only MCC (AIQ) data available · State quota data not yet covered
100 MBBS seats
85 state quota
15 MCC AIQ
15 NRI seats
Mizoram has 1 MBBS colleges (1 government). Domicile candidates get 85% of government seats + 100% of private seats. Non-domicile access: AIQ seats only (15% of govt via MCC). Government fee: ₹0.7L/yr. Source: DHTE Mizoram 2025 counselling data, verified by Formity.
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DOMICILE
NON-DOMICILE
MOCK COUNSELLING IN MIZORAM
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Which of these colleges applies to your rank?
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One college. One option. Zoram Medical College, Falkawn — Mizoram's only MBBS institution.
Mizoram has a single MBBS college. There is no private MBBS, no alternative within the state. Either you get Zoram MC or you apply to other states through AIQ or inter-state options.
ST
Mizoram's state quota is effectively ST-dominated — Mizo communities are constitutionally classified as ST
The majority of Mizoram's population belongs to Scheduled Tribes (primarily Mizo ethnic groups). State quota reservation reflects this. Non-ST candidates have minimal state quota access at Zoram MC.
AIQ
AIIMS Aizawl (under development) will add AIQ capacity — but Zoram MC's 15% AIQ is the current only route for outsiders
The 15% AIQ seats at Zoram MC are the only non-domicile path into Mizoram MBBS. As AIIMS Aizawl develops, this will change. For now, candidates targeting Mizoram through AIQ compete for a very small seat pool.
NE
Most Mizoram candidates target other NE states (Assam, Manipur) or broader India through AIQ rather than competing within the state
Given the limited local capacity and ST-dominated state quota, non-ST Mizoram residents and non-domicile candidates routinely look beyond Mizoram. Understanding AIQ strategy is more useful than deep-diving Mizoram state rules.
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Three Routes at One College
Overview
Three Routes at One College
ZMC has three distinct admission pathways. Each has different eligibility, authority, and domicile rules.
State Quota — 85 seats
Mizoram domicile required. Conducted by DHTE Mizoram (Directorate of Higher & Technical Education). Category-based reservation applies. Non-domicile candidates not eligible.
MCC AIQ — 15 seats
Open to all India. All-India Quota via MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in. No domicile restriction. UR closing rank ~21K–26K (2025). Category seats for OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PwD.
NRI Quota — 15 seats
Mizoram indigenous origin preferred per SC order WP(C) 689/2017. Fee: USD $20,000/yr. Conducted via DHTE Mizoram. Non-Mizoram NRI eligible but admitted only after all Mizoram NRI candidates.
Only one MBBS college in Mizoram
Zoram Medical College & Hospital, Falkawn, Aizawl is the only NMC-approved MBBS college in the state. Established 2016. 100 sanctioned seats. Run by the Government of Mizoram. All three admission routes feed into the same college — seat availability per route is fixed in the MCC seat matrix and state counselling notification each year.
Formity's analysis · DMER Mizoram 2025 · formity.ai
Domicile Rules
Domicile
Domicile Rules
What qualifies as Mizoram domicile?
Candidates who have completed Class 10+2 from a school in Mizoram OR have a bonafide Mizoram domicile certificate issued by competent authority. Specific documentary requirements are notified by DHTE Mizoram each year.
Non-domicile options at ZMC
MCC AIQ: 15 seats, all-India merit, competitive (~21K–26K UR). NRI quota: 15 seats at USD $20,000/yr via DHTE, Mizoram indigenous preferred. No management quota exists at ZMC.
Scheduled Tribe (ST) reservation
Mizoram has a large ST population. State quota seats carry ST reservation per Mizoram state norms. Candidates with central ST certificate but non-Mizoram domicile are still ineligible for state quota.
NRI — Indigenous preference
Per SC WP(C) No. 689/2017, candidates of Mizoram indigenous origin with an NRI sponsor get first priority in NRI quota. Non-indigenous NRI/OCI candidates are on the general NRI waiting list and admitted only after all Mizoram-origin NRI candidates.
Formity's analysis · DMER Mizoram 2025 · formity.ai
MCC AIQ Closing Ranks
MCC AIQ
MCC AIQ Closing Ranks
15 seats via MCC counselling (mcc.nic.in). Open to all-India candidates. Ranks from 2025.
| Round | UR Opening | UR Closing | Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | 20,524 | 20,924 | 6 |
| Round 2 | 24,674 | 24,876 | 5 |
| Round 3 | 25,912 | 26,055 | 4 |
UR = Unreserved/Open. All ranks are NEET UG AIR. R3 closing is typically the practical reference for planning. Data from MCC allotment 2025.
R1 Category Breakdown — ZMC AIQ 2025
| Category | Closing Rank (AIR) | Allotted |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 20,924 | 6 |
| OBC | 21,320 | 3 |
| SC | 103,767 | 2 |
| EWS | 25,440 | 1 |
| PWD | 925,993 | 2 |
PwD horizontal reservation fills across categories (PwD-UR, PwD-OBC, etc.). Closing ranks for PwD can be significantly higher AIR numbers. PWD candidates: verify seat availability directly with MCC.
Formity's analysis · DMER Mizoram 2025 · formity.ai
NRI Quota — What You Must Know
NRI Quota
NRI Quota — What You Must Know
$20,000
USD per year
Annual tuition fee. Plus ₹30,000 one-time admission fee. 4.5 years of fee payments over the MBBS course. Total: ~USD $90,000 + ₹30,000.
15
NRI seats
Seats for NRI/OCI/PIO candidates. Selection based on NEET UG merit within the NRI quota. Mizoram indigenous-origin candidates fill seats first before non-Mizoram candidates.
Priority Order for NRI Seats (per SC WP(C) 689/2017)
- 1Mizoram indigenous origin candidate whose sponsoring NRI is a nearest blood relative (parent, sibling, grandparent, uncle/aunt, first-degree cousin) ordinarily residing abroad.
- 2Non-Mizoram NRI/OCI/PIO candidates admitted on NEET merit after all Priority 1 seats are filled. At higher competition (need significantly higher NEET score than Mizoram candidates).
2025 NRI Allotment Data (DHTE Mizoram)
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Total admitted | 15 | Recommended for admission in provisional list |
| NEET score range (admitted) | 134-520 | Score, not rank. Mizoram domicile admitted at 134–290 marks |
| Non-Mizoram admitted (2025) | 1 candidate | Score 520 marks (~AIR 31K). High NEET score required |
| Waiting list scores | 156-464 | Mostly Assam candidates. Higher scores but non-Mizoram → lower priority |
| Document verification date (2025) | 6 Aug 2025 | Office of Joint Director (Tech), DHTE Aizawl |
Key insight:
In 2025, candidates from Assam with NEET scores of 380–464 (AIR ~86K–253K) were on the waiting list despite higher scores, because Mizoram indigenous candidates with lower scores (134–290) were given priority. A non-Mizoram NRI candidate effectively needs a top-tier NEET score (~520+) to secure admission.
NRI Documents Required
Standard documents
Admit card + rank letter (NTA). Birth certificate. Class 10 & 12 certificates + mark sheets (attested). Proof of identity (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport).
NRI-specific documents
Sponsor’s Passport + Visa proving NRI status abroad. Relationship Affidavit (notarized) establishing blood relation between sponsor and candidate. Affidavit from sponsor to pay entire course fee (notarized). Embassy/Consulate Certificate of the sponsor.
Payment proof
Bank certificate showing exchange rate at time of payment. Fee must be paid in USD via wire transfer or DD in foreign currency. ₹30,000 admission fee additionally in INR.
Source: ZMC admission process (zmc.edu.in) + DHTE Mizoram NRI Provisional List 2025 (31 Jul 2025, Memo A.46015/2/2023-JDT(HTE)/.01).
Formity's analysis · DMER Mizoram 2025 · formity.ai
Fee Structure
Fees
Fee Structure
| Route | Annual Tuition | Total (4.5 yrs) | Currency |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Quota (85 seats) | ₹66,850 | ₹3.0L approx | INR |
| MCC AIQ (15 seats) | ₹66,850 | ₹3.0L approx | INR |
| NRI Quota (15 seats) | $20,000 (~₹16.8L) | ~₹75–84L | USD |
State and AIQ seats pay the same govt fee of ₹66,850/yr. NRI fee is denominated in USD — exchange rate fluctuation applies. At USD/INR = 84, USD $20K ≈ ₹16.8L/yr.
Formity's analysis · DMER Mizoram 2025 · formity.ai
Two Parallel Counselling Processes
Process
Two Parallel Counselling Processes
DHTE Mizoram (State + NRI)
Conducts state quota and NRI quota counselling. Provisional lists published on dhte.mizoram.gov.in. Document verification at DHTE office, Chaltlang Lily Veng, Aizawl. Contact: 0389-2340603.
MCC (AIQ)
Conducts MCC AIQ counselling at mcc.nic.in. Three rounds (R1, R2, R3) + stray vacancy round. All-India candidates. No domicile restriction. Register separately on mcc.nic.in.
NRI timeline
DHTE Mizoram typically publishes NRI provisional list in late July / early August. Document verification within 1–2 weeks of list publication. Candidates must attend in person at DHTE Aizawl.
NRI application process
Applications for NRI quota submitted to DHTE Mizoram directly (not via any portal). Application window typically opens shortly after NEET results. Watch dhte.mizoram.gov.in and ZMC admissions portal (zmc.edu.in) for notifications.
Formity's analysis · DMER Mizoram 2025 · formity.ai
Detailed information
Check your rank against ZMC AIQ closing ranks
ZMC Falkawn closes at ~21K–26K UR in AIQ. Use Rank Intelligence to see where you stand and what other options are available at your rank.
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Formity's analysis · DMER Mizoram 2025 · formity.ai
Source: NTA NEET (UG) 2025 Press Release · 14 June 2025 · Updated 26 May 2026 · NEET UG 2026 cycle