Meghalaya NEET PG Counselling 2026: Official Process, Seat Matrix, Management & Institutional Quota

Last Updated on August 08, 2026

Meghalaya NEET PG Counselling 2026 is the centralized, merit-based state and regional admission process for postgraduate medical degree and diploma courses (MD, MS, and PG Diploma), administered online by the North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS), Shillong, in coordination with state health authorities.

A designated share of postgraduate seats at NEIGRIHMS are allocated for open all-India merit and regional northeastern nominee categories, while specific state quota frameworks govern local admissions.

1. State Quota / Regional Nominee Quota

  • Comprises seats at NEIGRIHMS Shillong designated for Meghalaya state domiciles and northeastern regional nominee categories.
  • Reserved for candidates with a valid Meghalaya domicile/PRC, or qualified northeastern regional nominees; reservation applies for ST, SC, and OBC.
  • Fee: Highly subsidized institutional fee scale.

2. In-Service Quota (In-Service Doctors)

  • Seats earmarked for qualified medical officers serving under the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Meghalaya, or regional state health services.
  • Requires prescribed rural/remote service years, valid NOC, and NEET PG qualification within required merit brackets.
  • Fee: Subsidized fee scale backed by service bond regulations.

3. Open / All India Quota (AIQ) Seats

  • Open postgraduate seats at NEIGRIHMS filled via centralized MCC counselling channels or institutional open criteria.
  • Open to NEET PG qualified aspirants nationwide on pure merit basis.
  • Fee: Standard central institute fee structure.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • Must have qualified NEET PG 2026 conducted by NBEMS with the mandatory minimum qualifying percentile (50th Gen/EWS, 40th SC/ST/OBC, 45th UR-PwD).
  • Must possess a recognized MBBS degree or provisional pass certificate from an NMC-recognized institution.
  • Must have completed or be scheduled to complete the mandatory 12-month rotatory internship by the official NBEMS/NMC cutoff date.
  • Must hold permanent or provisional registration from NMC or a recognized State Medical Council; allottees must register with the appropriate council in time.
  • State Quota: Must satisfy Meghalaya domicile conditions, holding a valid Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) or continuous residency proof as mandated by state guidelines.

MEGHALAYA NEET-PG Quota Details

Quota Seat Share Eligibility Fee Structure
State Quota / Regional Nominee Quota Seats at NEIGRIHMS Shillong for Meghalaya domiciles & regional nominees Valid Meghalaya domicile/PRC or qualified northeastern regional nominee Highly subsidized institutional fee scale
In-Service Quota Seats earmarked for in-service medical officers In-service doctors with prescribed rural service years and valid NOC Subsidized fee scale
Open / All India Quota (AIQ) Open seats at NEIGRIHMS via MCC or institutional open criteria Open to NEET PG qualified aspirants nationwide on merit Standard central institute fee structure

Document Required

General Academic & Identification Documents

  • NEET PG 2026 Admit Card & Official Scorecard/Rank Letter
  • NEIGRIHMS/Meghalaya PG Application Form Printout & Fee Receipt
  • MBBS Degree Certificate or Provisional Pass Certificate
  • MBBS All Academic Years Mark Sheets
  • Compulsory Rotatory Internship Completion Certificate
  • Permanent/Provisional Medical Registration Certificate
  • Class 10 & Class 12 Certificates
  • Valid Government Photo ID Proof
  • Downloaded Provisional Seat Allotment Letter
  • 10 Passport-Size Photographs

Domicile & Category Documents (State & In-Service Quota)

  • Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) / Domicile Certificate
  • Community/Caste/Tribal Certificate (ST/SC/OBC – Khasi, Jaintia, Garo where applicable)
  • PwD Certificate
  • Service Certificate, NOC, and Rural Service Details (in-service candidates)

MEGHALAYA NEET-PG Tentative Dates

Important Dates (2026 Tentative Schedule)

Event Expected Date (2026 Cycle)
NEET PG 2026 Examination Date August 30, 2026
NEET PG 2026 Result Declaration September 30, 2026 (Tentative)
Release of Official NEIGRIHMS / Meghalaya PG Prospectus September / October 2026
Online Registration & Application Fee Payment October 2026
Uploading of Domicile Proof, Academic & Category Documents October / November 2026
Publication of Provisional State / Institutional PG Merit List November 2026
Submission of Grievances and Rectification of Defects November 2026
Publication of Final Merit List & Category Lists November 2026
Online Option Registration for Round 1 November 2026
Round 1 Seat Allotment Result November / December 2026
Physical Reporting & Admission Confirmation December 2026
Round 2 Option Registration & Seat Allotment December 2026
Mop-Up Round Option Registration & Allotment December 2026 / January 2027
Institutional Stray Vacancy Round January / February 2027

How to apply

The application workflow for Meghalaya NEET PG 2026 across state quotas and institutional pools is conducted via the official NEIGRIHMS or designated state health portal.

Official Website: https://neigrihms.gov.in | Counselling Portal: NEIGRIHMS / Directorate of Health Services Meghalaya PG Medical Admissions

  1. Portal Registration: Create a candidate profile with NEET PG Roll Number, All India Rank, Name, DOB, email, and mobile number.
  2. Payment of Application Fee: Pay the mandatory counselling application fee online and print the receipt.
  3. Form Filling & Quota Claim: Complete personal, academic, internship, and category details; select State Quota, Regional Nominee Pool, In-Service Quota, or AIQ.
  4. Uploading Scanned Documents: Upload photograph, signature, NEET PG scorecard, MBBS degree, internship certificate, registration certificate, and Meghalaya Domicile/PRC proof.
  5. Profile Verification & Defect Rectification: Monitor status and rectify any flagged document defects.
  6. Merit List Publication: NEIGRIHMS/Meghalaya health department publishes the official Merit List and Category Lists.
  7. Option Registration: Submit and lock preferred specialties in order of priority.
  8. Allotment & Physical Reporting: Download the provisional allotment letter, pay the token/tuition fee, and report physically to the Dean/Director of the allotted institution for verification.

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