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NEET counselling in Sikkim — how it actually works for you.

NEET UG counselling in Sikkim runs through two parallel routes: the Human Resource Development Department, Government of Sikkim (HRDD Sikkim) 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. Domicile eligibility: Must be a Sikkim Subject / Certificate of Identification (COI) holder. Candidates with Sikkim domicile certificate issued by the District Collector are eligible. Bhutia-Lepcha and other OBC communities have separate quotas. Must have qualified NEET UG. Based on MCC / HRDD Sikkim 2025 data — last year's pattern, not a 2026 guarantee.
You don't file one way — you file two.
AIQ
All-India
~15% of govt seats All deemed colleges No domicile barrier
vs
Sikkim state
different rank
~85% of govt seats All private colleges Domicile-based
Two separate filings, two separate ranks — AIQ and Sikkim state run in parallel. State rank data for Sikkim is updating — AIQ data available now.
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Domicile vs non-domicile — the two paths

Your access in Sikkim depends on whether you hold domicile here. The paths differ in scope, rank, and fee.

Domicile in Sikkim
Full access — 85% govt seats + all private
Sikkim state-quota govt colleges — on state rank
All private colleges in Sikkim — state and management quota
MCC AIQ — 15% govt seats + deemed — on AIR
Reservations: Bhutia-Lepcha (BL) — significant reservation (traditionally ~33%) · OBC (including Nepali communities) — major share · SC — 5% · ST — includes Bhutia, Lepcha, Limboo, Tamang communities · EWS — 10% · PwD — 5% horizontal

Eligibility: Must be a Sikkim Subject / Certificate of Identification (COI) holder. Candidates with Sikkim domicile certificate issued by the District Collector are eligible. Bhutia-Lepcha and other OBC communities have separate quotas. Must have qualified NEET UG.

Non-domicile / All-India
Open — non-domicile may apply
MCC AIQ — 15% govt seats (open to all India)
NRI quota at private and deemed colleges
Management / OPN seats at private colleges
Indicative · 2025 data · verify eligibility with HRDD Sikkim before filing

How Sikkim counselling works

AuthorityHRDD Sikkim — Human Resource Development Department, Government of Sikkim · official site
Rounds2 rounds — Round 1, Mop-Up Round
Reg. feeRs 500-1,000. Concessions for ST/SC candidates. Non-refundable.
Security depositRs 10,000-20,000. Adjusted against college fee on admission. 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.
Seat poolGovt: 100 seats
ReservationsBhutia-Lepcha (BL) — significant reservation (traditionally ~33%) · OBC (including Nepali communities) — major share · SC — 5% · ST — includes Bhutia, Lepcha, Limboo, Tamang communities · EWS — 10% · PwD — 5% horizontal

Private MBBS fees — Sikkim

State-quota fee per year · management fee higher · NRI fee separate

College State quota fee Mgmt fee Closing rank (UR)
Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Gangtok Gangtok Sikkim Manipal Univ. of Health, Medical
Medical		 ~₹18.7L/yr — confirm ₹18.7L/yr —
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Fees from state fee-regulation committee / college prospectus · verify before admission
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Common questions — Sikkim counselling

How does NEET UG counselling work in Sikkim?
Sikkim runs its own MBBS counselling through Human Resource Development Department, Government of Sikkim (HRDD Sikkim). It covers ~85% of government seats and all private MBBS colleges across 2 rounds. Separate from MCC AIQ (which handles ~15% of govt seats).
What is the difference between AIQ and Sikkim state counselling?
AIQ (MCC) uses your All India Rank and covers ~15% of govt seats + all deemed colleges — no domicile barrier. Sikkim 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 Sikkim?
Sikkim is an open state — non-domicile candidates can apply for OPN/management seats at private colleges.
What is the domicile requirement for Sikkim NEET counselling?
Must be a Sikkim Subject / Certificate of Identification (COI) holder. Candidates with Sikkim domicile certificate issued by the District Collector are eligible. Bhutia-Lepcha and other OBC communities have separate quotas. Must have qualified NEET UG.
When does Sikkim NEET UG counselling registration open in 2026?
Sikkim 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 HRDD Sikkim official site.

About Sikkim NEET UG counselling

Sikkim conducts its own NEET UG MBBS admissions through the Human Resource Development Department, Government of Sikkim (HRDD Sikkim). 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. Sikkim's own counselling handles the remaining ~85% of government seats within the state, plus all private MBBS colleges. It runs across 2 rounds: Round 1, Mop-Up Round.

The key difference most candidates miss: your AIR (All India Rank) determines your AIQ position. Sikkim's counselling runs on a separate state rank — in most states this is more accessible than AIQ for domicile candidates.

every number from official MCC / state PDFs · ₹0 from colleges · no inflated predictions
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