MD/MS Admission in Sikkim 2025

Complete Guide to Postgraduate Medical Admissions, Counselling Process & Fee Structure

1. Eligibility Criteria for MD/MS in Sikkim

Academic Qualifications
  • MBBS degree from NMC recognized medical college
  • Completed 12 months compulsory rotating internship
  • Qualified NEET PG examination
  • Valid permanent/provisional registration with NMC/SMC
Additional Requirements
  • No upper age limit for MD/MS admissions
  • Sikkim domicile for state quota seats (50%)
  • Valid Aadhaar card mandatory
  • Internship completion certificate required
Important Note for Foreign Graduates

Candidates who have completed MBBS from foreign universities must have completed screening test (FMGE/NExT) and possess eligibility certificate from NMC before applying for MD/MS admissions in Sikkim.

2. Documents Required for MD/MS Admission in Sikkim

Essential Documents
NEET PG Documents
  • NEET PG 2025 Admit Card
  • NEET PG 2025 Scorecard/Rank Letter
  • NEET PG Roll Number
Educational Documents
  • MBBS Degree Certificate
  • MBBS Final Year Marksheets (All years)
  • Internship Completion Certificate
  • Registration Certificate from NMC/SMC
Identity Proof
  • Aadhaar Card (Mandatory)
  • PAN Card
  • Recent passport size photographs
Additional Documents
Domicile Certificate
  • Sikkim Domicile Certificate (for State Quota)
  • Residence proof of 5+ years
  • School leaving certificate from Sikkim
Category Certificates
  • SC/ST/OBC-NCL Certificate (if applicable)
  • EWS Certificate valid for 2024-25 (if applicable)
  • PwD Certificate from competent authority (if applicable)
Service/Bond Documents
  • Service certificate (if in-service candidate)
  • NOC from employer
  • Bond documents (if applicable)

3. MD/MS Counselling Procedure in Sikkim

Govt of Sikkim (HRDD) for State Quota / SMIMS for Management conducts state quota counselling for MD/MS admissions.

Step 1 Online Registration

Register on Govt of Sikkim (HRDD) for State Quota / SMIMS for Management official portal using NEET PG roll number and credentials. Fill complete application form with personal, academic, and professional details. Pay non-refundable registration fee.

Step 2 Document Upload & Verification

Upload scanned copies of all required documents (MBBS degree, internship certificate, NEET PG scorecard, domicile, category certificates). Attend physical document verification at designated centers with original documents.

Step 3 Choice Filling & Locking

Login to counselling portal and fill preferences for college-course combinations. You can select multiple specialties across different colleges. Arrange choices in order of preference and lock before deadline.

Step 4 Seat Allotment Result

Seats allotted based on NEET PG rank, category, domicile status, and preferences filled. Check result on official portal. Download provisional allotment letter if seat allocated.

Step 5 Joining & Fee Payment

Report to allotted college within stipulated time with original documents and allotment letter. Pay course fees and complete admission formalities. Submit bond (if applicable for government colleges).

Tentative Counselling Schedule 2025

Registration Opens: September 2024

Document Verification: October 2024

Choice Filling: October 2024

Round 1 Allotment: November 2024

Round 2 Allotment:

Mop-up Round: January 2025

4. Registration & Security Fees Structure

Name Tuition Fee Note Total Tuition Clinical Tuition Paraclinical Caution Deposit
Sikkim State Quota (Nominated) ₹10,35,000 (Clinical approx) ₹75% Concession on Tuition Fee for State Nominees (20% Seats) ₹10.5 - 11.0 Lakhs (Per Annum) - - -
General/Management Quota - - ₹30.0 - 35.0 Lakhs (Per Annum - High Fee) ₹29,60,000 - 35,00,000 (Per Annum) ₹5,00,000 - 12,00,000 (Per Annum) ₹25,000 (Refundable)
Note: Security deposit is fully refundable after course completion. Registration fee is non-refundable. Fees are subject to revision by government authorities.

5. Government Medical Colleges Offering MD/MS in Sikkim

6. Private Medical Colleges & Fee Structure for MD/MS

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS)

Tadong, Gangtok

PG Seats: 30+ (PG Seats)

Annual Fee Range:

  • MD General Medicine (Mgmt): 29.60 L/year
  • MD Radio Diagnosis (Mgmt): 35.00 L/year
  • MS General Surgery (Mgmt): 29.60 L/year
  • MD Paediatrics (State Quota): ~10.35 L/year
Important: Private medical college PG fees are regulated by Fee Regulatory Committee. Management quota seats may have higher fees. Verify current fee structure from official college prospectus before admission.

7. Top Medical Colleges for MD/MS in Sikkim

Rank #1
SMIMS Gangtok

The only Medical Institute in Sikkim.

  • Attached to Central Referral Hospital (CRH)
  • Manipal Group Infrastructure
  • Only option for PG in the state

8. Seat Reservation & Matrix in Sikkim (MD/MS)

State Quota Distribution (50%)
Category Reservation %
State Quota (Sikkim Locals) 20% (With Fee Concession)%
Management/General 80%%
Horizontal Reservations
PwD Quota (5%)

5% horizontal reservation across all categories for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities as per RPWD Act 2016

In-Service Quota

Reserved seats for in-service doctors working in Sikkim government hospitals (candidates must have completed bond period)

DNB Seats

Separate counselling for DNB courses in accredited hospitals through NBE, New Delhi

All India Quota (50%)

50% PG medical seats are filled through MCC AIQ counselling with reservations: General (Open), SC (15%), ST (7.5%), OBC-NCL (27%), EWS (10%), and PwD (5% horizontal). No domicile restriction for AIQ seats.

9. MD/MS Seat Allotment Process

Understanding the Allotment Mechanism
Rank-Based Merit System

Allotment is based on NEET PG All India Rank (AIR), not percentile. Higher rank gets priority. Category rank is used for reserved seats. Domicile status matters for state quota.

Choice Filling Strategy

Fill choices carefully considering: (1) Specialty preference, (2) College reputation, (3) Location, (4) Fee structure. Fill maximum possible choices (100+). Order matters - always put dream choices first.

Multiple Rounds & Upgradation

Sikkim conducts 2-3 rounds of counselling. Select "Willingness for Upgradation" if you want better college in next round. If upgraded, previous seat is auto-cancelled. Freeze seat only if fully satisfied.

Bond & Service Commitment

Government medical college admissions may require signing service bond (usually 2-3 years in Sikkim). Bond amount varies by specialty. Private colleges generally don't have bond requirements.

Seat Acceptance Timeline

Report to allotted college within 7-10 days. Pay admission fees (non-refundable). Submit all original documents. Get admission confirmation letter. Classes usually start from August-September.

Expert Advice: Don't leave any popular college-specialty combo. Even if cutoff seems out of reach, fill it. Cutoffs fluctuate, and you might get lucky. Always have backup non-clinical specialties filled.

10. NEET PG Cutoff Ranks for Sikkim 2024

SMIMS Gangtok - NEET PG 2023 Cutoff (Approx Closing Rank)
Specialty Management Quota Rank
MD General Medicine 45,000+
MD Paediatrics 55,000+
MS General Surgery 70,000+
MD Radio Diagnosis 35,000+
Note: NEET PG cutoffs fluctuate annually based on exam difficulty, number of candidates, and seat matrix. Use 2024 data as reference only. Actual 2025 cutoffs will be determined after counselling. State quota cutoffs are generally higher than AIQ for same college.