Manipur NEET UG State Counselling 2026: Complete Admission Guide, Dates, & Process

 

The Manipur NEET UG Counselling is the centralized state-level admission process for undergraduate medical (MBBS), dental (BDS), and allied health science programs (such as BASLP and BPT). It is conducted annually by the Directorate of Health Services (DHS), Government of Manipur.

Through this process, eligible candidates compete for the 85% State Quota seats in government medical and dental colleges across Manipur, as well as State, Management, and NRI quota seats in private institutions. Admissions are granted strictly based on the candidate's NEET UG scores, state merit rank, category reservations, and seat availability. All official registrations, choice-filling, and seat allotments are managed via the dedicated state e-counselling portal.www.manipurhealthdirectorate.mn.gov.in

Eligibility Criteria

To participate in the Manipur NEET UG Counselling, candidates must fulfill the following mandatory criteria:

• Examination: Must have successfully qualified for the NEET UG examination for the current academic year.

• Domicile: Must be a permanent resident/domicile of Manipur to claim the 85% State Quota seats. (Note: Non-domiciles may only apply for specific Management or NRI quota seats in private institutions, subject to college policies).

• Academic Qualification: Must have passed the 10+2 (or equivalent) examination from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects.

• Minimum Marks Requirement: * General Category: 50% aggregate in PCB.

  • SC/ST/OBC Categories: 40% aggregate in PCB.

  • PwD Candidates: 45% aggregate in PCB.

• Age Limit: The candidate must be at least 17 years old on or before December 31st of the admission year.

Document Required

Candidates must carry their original documents along with multiple self-attested photocopies during the physical reporting and document verification phase:

 

• NEET UG Scorecard / Result

   

• NEET UG Admit Card

   

• Class 10 Certificate & Marksheet (as proof of birth date)

   

• Class 12 Certificate & Marksheet

   

• Manipur Domicile / Permanent Resident Certificate

   

• Category / Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC candidates, if applicable)

   

• Valid Government Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Passport)

   

• Recent Passport-Sized Photographs (must match the one used in the NEET application)

   

• PwD Certificate (if applicable)

   

• Printout of the Manipur Counselling Application Form and Fee Receipt

   

How to apply

The Directorate of Health Services (DHS) conducts the process online. Here is the step-by-step application workflow:

1. Online Registration: Visit the official Manipur Medical e-Counselling portal (manipurmc.mn.gov.in). Click on the "New Registration" link.

2. Fill out the Application: Enter your personal details, academic information, and NEET UG credentials (Roll Number, Score, and All India Rank).

    

3. Document Upload: Upload scanned, high-contrast copies of your passport-sized photograph, signature, and necessary certificates.

    

4. Fee Payment: Pay the non-refundable counselling registration fee (typically ₹2,000 for General/OBC and ₹1,500 for SC/ST) via the stipulated payment gateway.

    

5. Choice Filling & Locking: Once the state merit list is published, log back into the portal to select your preferred colleges and courses. Lock your choices before the deadline.

    

6. Seat Allotment & Reporting: If a seat is allotted to you, download your Provisional Allotment Letter and report physically to the assigned college within the given timeframe for final document verification and admission.