Meghalaya NEET UG Counselling 2026: Dates, Registration, Merit List & Seat Allotment

Meghalaya NEET UG Counselling 2026 covers admission to the M.B.B.S. course in the medical colleges located in Meghalaya, based on the NEET UG 2026 score and All India Rank. Two separate process for admission to Shillong Medical College (SMC) and P.A. Sangma International Medical College (PIMC), USTM, under the State Quota/Management Quota/NRI Quota framework run by the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Meghalaya (through the Office of the Director of Health Services, Medical Education & Research), and a separate North East Open Category admission process for 18 seats at the North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS), Shillong, which is an autonomous central institute with its own counselling schedule.

Online application for Shillong Medical College against State Quota for AY 2026-27 was invited from 5th August 2026 (12:00 Noon) to 16th August 2026 (5:00 p.m.). State Quota seats in institutions across India was open from 6th August 2026 to 16th August 2026 (5:00 p.m.).

NEIGRIHMS invited online applications for its 18 North East Open Category MBBS seats from 27th July 2026 to 17th August 2026, and its 1st Round Counselling notice, issued on 19th August 2026, fixed the counselling date as 22nd August 2026, with a cut-off of 540 marks (97.6872786 percentile, All India Rank 46082 and above). P.A. Sangma International Medical College also held its 1st Round Counselling on 18th, 19th and 20th August 2026.

This guide explains the complete Meghalaya NEET UG Counselling 2026 process, including registration, eligibility, fees, documents, reservation policy, merit list, seat matrix, cut-off and the participating colleges.

Table of Contents show

Meghalaya NEET UG Counselling 2026 Overview

The table below summarises the key details of Meghalaya NEET UG Counselling 2026.

ParticularsDetails
Counselling NameMeghalaya NEET UG Counselling 2026 (State Quota MBBS Counselling, Meghalaya)
Conducting AuthorityOffice of the Director of Health Services, Medical Education & Research (DME), Government of Meghalaya (for SMC/PIMC State Quota, Management Quota, NRI Quota); NEIGRIHMS, Shillong (for its own North East Open Category seats)
Courses OfferedM.B.B.S. (SMC, PIMC, NEIGRIHMS); MBBS/BDS/BHMS/BAMS/BUMS nomination to institutions outside Meghalaya under a separate Central Pool State Quota advertisement
Admission ThroughNEET UG 2026
Counselling TypeState Quota, Management Quota, NRI Quota (SMC/PIMC); North East Open Category (NEIGRIHMS)
Participating CollegesShillong Medical College (Government), P.A. Sangma International Medical College/PIMC, USTM (Private), NEIGRIHMS (Autonomous Central Institute)
Official Websitewww.meghealth.gov.in (SMC/PIMC); www.neigrihms.gov.in (NEIGRIHMS)

Important Dates for Meghalaya NEET UG Counselling 2026

Meghalaya NEET UG Counselling 2026 has separate schedules for Shillong Medical College, the Central Pool nomination process, P.A. Sangma International Medical College, and NEIGRIHMS. Candidates should refer to the schedule relevant to the college they are applying to.

Shillong Medical College (SMC) – State Quota, AY 2026-27:

EventDate
Registration Begins5 August 2026 – From 12:00 Noon
Registration Last Date16 August 2026 – Till 5:00 p.m.
List of candidates selected for counsellingNot specified in the available notification/prospectus
Fee PaymentNot specified in the available notification/prospectus
Merit ListNot specified in the available notification/prospectus
Choice FillingNot applicable as per available notification (see Choice Filling section)
Seat Allotment / ReportingNot specified in the available notification/prospectus

Central Pool State Quota Nomination (MBBS/BDS/BHMS/BAMS/BUMS) for institutions outside Meghalaya:

EventDate
Registration Begins6 August 2026
Registration Last Date16 August 2026 – Till 5:00 p.m.
Screening / Counselling DateTo be Notified

General NEET-UG 2026 Counselling Schedule in the SMC/Central Pool (All India Quota and State Counselling):

RoundAll India Quota / Deemed & Central Universities (counselling window)AIQ Verification of Joined Candidates by MCCState Counselling (counselling window)State Verification of Joined Candidates
Round 14 Aug 2026 to 17 Aug 202623 Aug 202613 Aug 2026 to 22 Aug 202629 Aug 2026
Last date of joining (Round 1)22 Aug 202628 Aug 2026
Round 224 Aug 2026 to 2 Sept 20269 Sept 202631 Aug 2026 to 8 Sept 202615 Sept 2026
Last date of joining (Round 2)8 Sept 202614 Sept 2026
Round 310 Sept 2026 to 18 Sept 202627 Sept 202616 Sept 2026 to 26 Sept 20262 Oct 2026
Last date of joining (Round 3)26 Sept 20261 Oct 2026
Stray Vacancy28 Sept 2026 to 3 Oct 2026Data shared by MCC on 3 Oct 20263 Oct 2026 to 5 Oct 2026
Last date of joining (Stray Vacancy)10 Oct 202610 Oct 2026
Commencement of Academic Session8 Sept 2026

P.A. Sangma International Medical College (PIMC), USTM – 1st Round Counselling:

EventDate
Advertisement/document list notified6 August 2026 (No. DHSME&R/152/USTM/MBBS/2026/4622)
List of candidates for 1st Round Counselling published14 August 2026 (No. DHSME&R.152/USTM/MBBS/2026/4845-A)
1st Round Counselling18, 19 and 20 August 2026

NEIGRIHMS – North East Open Category (18 seats), Session 2026-27:

EventDate
Prospectus and Online Application available27 July 2026 (Monday)
Registration Last Date17 August 2026 (Monday)
List of candidates for counselling publishedTo be Notified
Mock Drill (online participants)21 August 2026 – 3:00 p.m
1st Round Counselling22 August 2026 – 11:00 a.m., Hybrid mode (Physical/Online via Video Conferencing), College Council Room, UGMC Building, NEIGRIHMS, Mawdiangdiang, Shillong
Confirmation for online participation21 August 2026 – By 2:00 p.m., to ar-academic@neigrihms.gov.in
Last date of physical reporting/joining28 August 2026
Commencement of Academic Session 2026-278 September 2026
2nd Counselling (if seats remain vacant)To be notified

Eligibility Criteria for Meghalaya NEET UG Counselling 2026

Eligibility for Meghalaya NEET UG Counselling 2026 differs slightly between Shillong Medical College/PIMC (State Quota) and NEIGRIHMS (North East Open Category), though both require a valid NEET UG 2026 qualification.

Eligibility RequirementDetails
NEET UG QualificationCandidate must have appeared in and qualified NEET UG 2026 conducted by NTA
Domicile Requirement (SMC/Central Pool State Quota)Candidate must be Scheduled Tribe or Scheduled Caste (including Other Scheduled Tribes and SC) of Meghalaya with a valid certificate from the competent authority, or a permanent resident of Meghalaya holding a Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) for General category
Domicile Requirement (NEIGRIHMS NE Open Category)Applicant must be a Permanent Resident/Domicile of one of the 8 North Eastern states of India, including Sikkim, and must have studied and completed the qualifying course in schools located in India in the preceding two years
Age RequirementShould complete 17 years of age on or before 31st December 2026; no upper age limit
Academic Qualification (SMC/Central Pool)Passed 10+2 (or equivalent) with English as one of the subjects, with minimum 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology for General category candidates, and minimum 40% aggregate for ST/SC/OST category candidates
Academic Qualification (NEIGRIHMS)Passed Higher/Senior Secondary or ISC (10+2) with the last two years of study comprising Physics, Chemistry and Biology (with practicals) and English at NCERT core level; must have passed Physics, Chemistry, Biology (or Botany & Zoology) and English individually with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in PCB
Category EligibilityKhasi & Jaintia, Garo, General and SC/OST categories for SMC State Quota (per the reservation table below); Meghalaya, Nagaland, NE Open and Common All India categories for NEIGRIHMS
Other ConditionsCandidate must be medically fit, to be certified by a medical board constituted by the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Meghalaya (SMC/PIMC) or the Institute’s Medical Board (NEIGRIHMS). Merely qualifying NEET UG 2026 does not confer any automatic right to admission

Meghalaya NEET Counselling 2026 Registration Process

Registration for Shillong Medical College, the Central Pool nomination scheme, and NEIGRIHMS is completed online through their respective official websites; none of the documents mention offline or physical application submission for the initial registration stage.

  • Visit the official website (www.meghealth.gov.in) for Shillong Medical College and the Central Pool nomination scheme, or www.neigrihms.gov.in for NEIGRIHMS.
  • Complete the online registration using the required personal details, as per the application link provided on the website (for NEIGRIHMS, candidates register with an e-mail ID that becomes the login ID, and set a password).
  • Enter academic information, including NEET UG 2026 details, and complete the application form with utmost care, since the candidate is solely responsible for the correctness of all information provided.
  • Upload the required documents/enclosures as specified for the respective college.
  • Complete payment of the applicable fee where specified (NEIGRIHMS charges an Application Processing Fee of Rs. 500/-; an application fee amount.
  • Preview the filled application form before final submission, since information provided is treated as final.
  • Submit the application before the last date. Incomplete applications are summarily rejected and no correspondence is entertained in this regard.

Candidates should note that no individual call letters are sent for counselling; it is the responsibility of each candidate to regularly check the official website for the list of candidates called for counselling and the counselling schedule.

Application Fee for Meghalaya NEET Counselling 2026

Below table specify an Application Processing Fee only for NEIGRIHMS. Shillong Medical College:

Candidate CategoryApplication/Registration FeeSecurity Deposit
NEIGRIHMS – North East Open CategoryRs. 500/-Rs. 20,000/- (part of the overall fee structure, refundable at completion of the course)

Beyond the application stage, the following fee-related charges are specified for candidates who are allotted seats:

  • NEIGRIHMS Admission Fee: Rs. 47,600/- (Rupees Forty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred), payable through the link provided at the time of counselling.
  • NEIGRIHMS Mess Fee: Rs. 10,950/- (Rupees Ten Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty), deposited quarterly, starting at the time of admission.
  • NEIGRIHMS Bond: If a candidate leaves the course without completion, a bond amount of Rs. 10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakhs) is payable, executed on requisite stamp paper at the time of admission.
  • Shillong Medical College Tuition Fee (State Quota): Rs. 30,000/- per annum (non-refundable), payable through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI.
  • Central Pool Surety Bond (MBBS): Rs. 30,00,000/- (Rupees Thirty Lakhs), for candidates nominated to MBBS seats outside Meghalaya under the State Quota, along with a commitment of 5 years of rural service according to category.

Documents Required for Meghalaya NEET Counselling 2026

The documents required vary slightly by college. Candidates should upload documents at the time of application and carry originals for physical verification at counselling.

For Shillong Medical College / Central Pool Nomination:

  • NEET UG 2026 Score Card / Result Sheet (mandatory; applications without this will not be considered)
  • Domicile/Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC), or ST/SC/OST Certificate of Meghalaya, as applicable
  • Proof of having passed 10+2 with the required subjects and marks

For NEIGRIHMS – North East Open Category (documents to be uploaded with the online application):

  • One recent passport size photograph
  • Domicile/Permanent Residential Certificate or Temporary Residential Certificate valid for 2026, from the competent authority (District Commissioner of the state or any Government authorised official), certifying residence in one of the 8 North Eastern states including Sikkim
  • Age proof: High School Certificate/Secondary School Certificate/Admit Card of 10th or 10+2 exams showing date of birth, or Birth Certificate issued by a competent Government authority
  • Pass Certificate/Provisional Pass Certificate of the qualifying examination
  • Mark sheet of the 10+2 examination, clearly showing marks secured
  • NEET-UG 2026 Score Card, containing the All India Rank and percentile

Documents to be produced in original at the time of NEIGRIHMS counselling:

  • Permanent Residential Certificate (PRC)/Domicile Certificate from the competent authority of the respective North Eastern state
  • NEET-UG 2026 Rank Letter cum Score Card, along with the Admit Card
  • Pass Certificate of the qualifying examination (10+2 standard)
  • Marksheet of the qualifying examination (10+2 standard)
  • Age Proof Certificate showing date of birth (Class X Certificate or Birth Certificate)
  • Character and Conduct Certificate from the Head of Institution/School last studied, or a Gazetted Officer
  • Transfer Certificate and Migration Certificate from the Head of Institution/School last studied
  • Three recent passport size colour photographs and a file folder

Category-specific documents such as PwBD certificates, SC/OST certificates, and community certificates are referenced in the reservation and eligibility clauses.

Choice Filling and Counselling Format

CENTAC course/college preference (choice) filling and locking system for Meghalaya NEET UG Counselling 2026 are as below:

  • For Shillong Medical College and P.A. Sangma International Medical College, selection is based on the candidate’s NEET UG 2026 score/rank within their respective reservation category, and candidates found eligible are called for counselling in order of merit until the notified seats are filled.
  • For NEIGRIHMS “no allocation of marks for the counselling” and that “counselling will be conducted strictly on the basis of merit in the NEET UG-2026 score and percentile.” During counselling, eligible candidates are called in order of merit and serially allotted seats until the 18 North East Open seats are filled.
  • Candidates are not required to submit ranked course/college preferences before counselling in the documents provided; instead, they are called for physical or hybrid counselling based on their rank, and a seat is allotted directly at that stage, subject to document verification and medical fitness.
  • Calling a candidate for counselling does not by itself confer any right to a seat, and attending counselling does not guarantee admission.
  • If a candidate fails to attend counselling or the medical examination on the notified date, they forfeit their claim for admission and placement on the waiting list.

Meghalaya NEET UG Counselling 2026 Reservation Policy

Reservation for Shillong Medical College’s 42 State Quota MBBS seats for AY 2026-27 follows the category-wise breakdown notified in the official advertisement.

CategorySeatsPercentage
Khasi & Jaintia (incl. PwBD)1740%
Garo (incl. PwBD)1740%
General (incl. PwBD)615%
SC/OST (incl. PwBD)25%

For NEIGRIHMS, the 50 total MBBS seats for 2026-27 are distributed by state/category as shown below.

CategoryNumber of Seats
Meghalaya14
Nagaland10
NE (Open to all North Eastern States, including Sikkim)18
Common All India basis8
Total50

Meghalaya NEET UG Counselling 2026 Merit List

For Meghalaya NEET UG Counselling 2026, the merit list for both SMC and NEIGRIHMS is prepared strictly on the basis of the NEET UG 2026 All India Rank; candidates who have not qualified NEET UG 2026 are not included in the merit list.

For NEIGRIHMS, a merit list of all applicants is prepared based on the NEET-UG 2026 All India Rank, and the list of candidates called for counselling, along with any waiting list, is placed on the Institute’s website, www.neigrihms.gov.in; no individual call letters are sent.

RoundDownload
SMC – Round 1Link will be updated after official release
NEIGRIHMS – 1st CounsellingNot released yet
Round 2 / 3Link will be updated after official release
Stray VacancyLink will be updated after official release

Seat Allotment Process for Meghalaya

Seat allotment for Meghalaya NEET UG Counselling 2026 follows a direct counselling-and-verification model rather than a multi-step online preference and locking system.

  • Publication of the seat distribution/seat allocation summary for the college.
  • Publication of the list of candidates eligible/called for counselling, based on the NEET UG 2026 merit list within each category.
  • Candidates report for counselling (physical, or hybrid for NEIGRIHMS) on the notified date, in order of merit.
  • Verification of original documents and eligibility criteria at the counselling venue.
  • Serial allotment of seats to eligible candidates, category-wise, until the notified seats are filled.
  • Declaration of acceptance of the seat by the candidate on the day of counselling.
  • Payment of the applicable admission fee (for NEIGRIHMS, within the counselling process itself) or tuition fee.
  • Physical reporting and joining by the last date specified.
  • If a candidate fails to report/join by the stipulated date, the seat is cancelled and filled in the subsequent counselling, and for NEIGRIHMS, from the waiting list.
  • Candidates who were called for the 1st Counselling at NEIGRIHMS but failed to appear are not eligible for the 2nd Counselling.
RoundDownload
SMC/PIMC – Round 1Link will be updated after official release
NEIGRIHMS – 1st CounsellingNot released yet
Round 2 / 3Link will be updated after official release
Stray VacancyLink will be updated after official release

MBBS Seat Matrix in Meghalaya

Checking the seat matrix before counselling helps candidates understand how many seats are actually available in each college and category.

CollegeTotal MBBS Seats (AY 2026-27)Category-wise Break-up
Shillong Medical College (Government)42 (State Quota)Khasi & Jaintia 17, Garo 17, General 6, SC/OST 2 (see Reservation Policy table)
NEIGRIHMS (Autonomous Central Institute)50 total, of which 18 are North East Open Category seats covered under the current counselling noticeMeghalaya 14, Nagaland 10, NE Open 18, Common All India 8

Meghalaya NEET Counselling 2026 Process

For a first-time candidate, it helps to see the Meghalaya NEET UG Counselling 2026 journey as a single sequence, from qualifying NEET UG to joining the college.

  • Qualify NEET UG 2026 and obtain a valid score/rank.
  • Register online on www.meghealth.gov.in (SMC/Central Pool) or www.neigrihms.gov.in (NEIGRIHMS), depending on the college.
  • Complete the application form with personal and academic details.
  • Upload the required documents/certificates.
  • Pay the applicable fee, where specified (NEIGRIHMS charges Rs. 500/- as Application Processing Fee).
  • Wait for the list of eligible/shortlisted candidates to be published on the official website.
  • Check the counselling schedule and venue/mode (physical or hybrid) published by the authority.
  • Attend counselling in person (or online, for NEIGRIHMS, if opted and confirmed in advance) on the notified date, in order of merit.
  • Undergo document verification and, where applicable, a medical fitness examination.
  • Accept the seat allotted during counselling and pay the admission/tuition fee as applicable.
  • Report physically to the college by the last date for joining specified by the authority.
  • If not selected in the current round, watch for notifications regarding further rounds or, for NEIGRIHMS, a 2nd Counselling from the waiting list (subject to the condition that candidates who missed the 1st Counselling after being called are not eligible for the 2nd).

Participating Medical & Dental Colleges in Meghalaya

The institutions listed below are the ones covered in the Meghalaya NEET UG Counselling 2026 documents provided. Candidates should verify current seat numbers against the latest official seat matrix before counselling.

Medical Colleges in Meghalaya

College TypeCollege Name
Government Medical CollegeShillong Medical College (SMC), Pasteur Hills, Lawmali, Shillong, Meghalaya
Private Medical CollegeP.A. Sangma International Medical College (PIMC), USTM, Meghalaya
Autonomous Central InstituteNorth Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS)

Dental Colleges in Meghalaya

College TypeCollege Details
Government Dental CollegesNot Available
Private Dental CollegesNot Available

Meghalaya NEET UG Counselling 2026 Cut Off

Cut-off scores and ranks help candidates understand roughly where they stand, but a previous round’s or a previous year’s cut-off should not be treated as a guaranteed cut-off for later rounds or future years. For Meghalaya NEET UG Counselling 2026, the cut-off details officially available are as follows.

NEET UG 2026 Minimum Qualifying Criteria referenced for Shillong Medical College:

CategoryNEET Cut-off 2026 PercentileNEET Cut-off Score 2026
UR/EWS50th715 – 213
UR/EWS – PwBD45th212 – 194
SC40th212 – 177
OBC40th212 – 177
ST40th212 – 177
SC/OBC-PwBD40th193 – 177
ST-PwBD40th191 – 178

NEIGRIHMS – 1st Round Counselling Cut-off (North East Open Category):

RoundCourseCut-off
1st Round CounsellingMBBS (NE Open Category)NEET Score of 540 marks and above; NEET percentile 97.6872786; All India Rank 46082 and above
Round 2 / 3MBBSTo be Notified

Official Website for Meghalaya NEET Counselling 2026

All official notifications, applications, candidate lists, counselling schedules and updates for Shillong Medical College and the Central Pool State Quota nomination scheme are published on the Government of Meghalaya’s health portal: www.meghealth.gov.in. For NEIGRIHMS’ North East Open Category admission, official updates are published on www.neigrihms.gov.in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When did Meghalaya NEET UG Counselling 2026 registration start and close?

A. For Shillong Medical College, online application was open from 5 August 2026 (12:00 Noon) to 16 August 2026 (5:00 p.m.). The Central Pool nomination advertisement (MBBS/BDS/BHMS/BAMS/BUMS) was open from 6 August 2026 to 16 August 2026 (5:00 p.m.). NEIGRIHMS’ North East Open Category application was open from 27 July 2026 to 17 August 2026.

Q. Who conducts Meghalaya NEET UG Counselling 2026?

A. Admission to Shillong Medical College and P.A. Sangma International Medical College (PIMC), USTM under State Quota, Management Quota and NRI Quota is conducted by the Office of the Director of Health Services, Medical Education & Research, Government of Meghalaya. NEIGRIHMS, an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, conducts its own admission process for its North East Open Category seats.

Q. What is the eligibility criteria for Meghalaya NEET Counselling 2026?

A. Candidates must qualify NEET UG 2026, complete 17 years of age on or before 31 December 2026, and hold either a Meghalaya ST/SC (including OST) certificate or a Permanent Resident Certificate for State Quota seats at SMC. For NEIGRIHMS’ North East Open Category, the candidate must be a Permanent Resident/Domicile of one of the 8 North Eastern states, including Sikkim. Minimum marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology (50% General, 40% ST/SC/OST) in the qualifying examination also apply.

Q. What is the application fee for Meghalaya NEET Counselling 2026?

A. NEIGRIHMS charges an Application Processing Fee of Rs. 500/-.

Q. What documents are required for Meghalaya NEET Counselling 2026?

A. Common requirements include the NEET UG 2026 Score Card, proof of passing 10+2 with the required subjects and marks, and a Domicile/Permanent Resident Certificate or ST/SC/OST certificate, as applicable. NEIGRIHMS additionally requires a passport photograph, age proof, Pass Certificate, and mark sheet at the application stage, and originals of these along with Character and Conduct and Transfer/Migration Certificates at counselling.

Q. When will the Meghalaya NEET UG merit list 2026 be released?

A. For NEIGRIHMS, the merit-based list of candidates called for the 1st Counselling, with the counselling held on 22 August 2026, based on a cut-off of 540 marks (97.6872786 percentile, All India Rank 46082 and above).

Q. What is the seat matrix and cut-off for Meghalaya NEET UG Counselling 2026?

A. Shillong Medical College has 42 State Quota MBBS seats for AY 2026-27 (Khasi & Jaintia 17, Garo 17, General 6, SC/OST 2). NEIGRIHMS has 50 total MBBS seats for 2026-27, of which 18 fall under the North East Open Category covered in the current counselling, with a 1st Round cut-off of 540 marks.

Rajesh Mishra is an admission counsellor and the founder of GLN Admission Advice Pvt. Ltd. with more than 16 years of experience in student counselling and admission guidance. He has worked with thousands of students and parents seeking clarity in complex admission processes across India.

His guidance approach is practical, transparent, and strategy focused. Rajesh Mishra helps families understand counselling systems, admission rules, and college selection in simple language so they can make informed decisions.

Through GLN Admission Advice, he provides guidance for Medical, AYUSH, Engineering, MBA, PGDM, and Law admissions, and regularly shares content to help students understand counselling procedures, cutoff trends, and common mistakes during admission counselling.