Complete Guide to Medical College Admissions, Counselling Process & Fee Structure
For state quota seats (85%), candidates must have Meghalaya domicile certificate. All India Quota (15%) seats are open to all Indian nationals regardless of domicile.
Directorate of Health Services (MI), Meghalaya conducts the state quota counselling for MBBS admissions.
Visit the official Directorate of Health Services (MI), Meghalaya portal and register using NEET UG roll number. Fill in personal, academic, and contact details. Upload scanned copies of all required documents.
Submit original documents at designated verification centers. Get documents verified by the authorized officials. Obtain verification certificate for counselling participation.
Login to counselling portal and fill college-course preferences. You can fill unlimited choices. Lock your choices before the deadline.
Seats are allotted based on NEET rank, category, and filled preferences. Check allotment result on official portal. Download allotment letter if seat is allocated.
Report to allotted college within specified time with original documents and allotment letter. Pay admission and course fees. Complete admission formalities.
Registration: June-July 2024
Document Verification:
Choice Filling:
Seat Allotment:
| Name | Admission Fee | Annual Fee | Total | State Quota | Mgmt Quota | Total Course |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEIGRIHMS (Central Govt) | ₹10,000 | ₹47,600 (1st Year) / 16,600 (Later Years) | ₹Very Low | - | - | - |
| PA Sangma International (Private) | - | - | - | ₹4,95,000 (Tuition Per Annum) | ₹18,00,000 (Tuition Per Annum) | ₹24.75 Lakhs (State) vs 90 Lakhs (Mgmt) |
Shillong
Seats: 50
Annual Fee: ₹
Established:
Various Colleges in India
Seats: Varies (Approx 60-70)
Annual Fee: ₹
Established:
Baridua/Shillong
Seats: 150
Annual Fee: ₹
Total Course Fee: ₹ (5 years)
The "AIIMS of the North East".
First private medical college in Meghalaya (Est 2024).
| Category | Reservation % |
|---|---|
| Khasi & Jaintia (ST) | 40%% |
| Garo (ST) | 40%% |
| Other SC/ST | 5%% |
| General (Open) | 15%% |
5% horizontal reservation across all categories for Persons with Disabilities (Locomotor disability of 40% or more)
As per Meghalaya state policy, preference given to women candidates in certain government medical colleges
2% seats reserved for wards of defense personnel who died/disabled in action
15% seats are filled through MCC AIQ counselling with reservations as per central government norms: General (Open), SC (15%), ST (7.5%), OBC-NCL (27%), EWS (10%), and PwD (5% horizontal)
Seats are allotted purely on the basis of NEET UG rank, category, and choice preferences filled by candidates. Higher the rank, better the chances of getting preferred college.
Meghalaya conducts multiple rounds of counselling (typically 3-4 rounds). Each round includes fresh registration, choice filling, and seat allotment for vacant seats.
Candidates can opt for upgradation in subsequent rounds. If you get a better college in the next round, your previous seat will be automatically cancelled. Choose "Betterment" option during choice filling.
Once allotted a seat, candidates must report to college within specified time, pay fees, and complete admission. Failure to report will result in forfeiture of seat and security deposit.
Final mop-up round is conducted for remaining vacant seats. This is open to candidates who didn't get seats in previous rounds or who want to upgrade.
| Category | Safe Score for NEIGRIHMS | Safe Score for Central Pool |
|---|---|---|
| Khasi & Jaintia | 480+ | 420+ |
| Garo | 380+ | 320+ |
| General | 590+ | 560+ |