The Office of the Director of Health Services, Medical Education & Research (DME), Meghalaya, has invited online applications for admission to 1st year MBBS courses at P.A. Sangma International Medical College & Hospital (PIMC), Baridua, Ri-Bhoi, for the academic session 2026-27, under State Quota, Management Quota and NRI Quota.
Application Schedule
| Activity | Date |
| Commencement of Online Application | 7th August 2026, 12:00 Noon |
| Last Date for Online Submission | 13th August 2026, till 5:00 PM |
| List of Shortlisted Candidates for Counselling | 18th, 19th and 20th August 2026 |
Applications can be submitted through the official website, www.meghealth.gov.in.
Seat Allocation: 150 MBBS Seats
| Quota | Seats |
| NRI Quota | 22 |
| State Quota | 64 |
| Management Quota | 64 |
State Quota Reservation Breakdown (64 Seats)
| Category | Seats | Percentage | Criteria |
| Khasi & Jaintia (incl. PwBD) | 26 | 40% | NEET score + Meghalaya ST Certificate |
| Garo (incl. PwBD) | 26 | 40% | NEET score + Meghalaya ST Certificate |
| Unreserved (incl. PwBD) | 9 | 15% | NEET score + Permanent Resident Certificate |
| SC/OST (incl. PwBD) | 3 | 5% | NEET score + OSC/OST Certificate |
Minimum Qualifying Criteria (NEET UG 2026)
| Category | Percentile | Score Range |
| General | 50th | 715–213 |
| General – PwBD | 45th | 212–194 |
| SC | 40th | 212–177 |
| OBC | 40th | 212–197 |
| ST | 40th | 212–177 |
| SC/OBC – PwBD | 40th | 193–177 |
| ST – PwBD | 40th | 193–177 |
Eligibility Criteria
- State Quota: Candidates must be Scheduled Tribe/Scheduled Caste (including Other Scheduled Tribes and SC) of Meghalaya with a valid certificate, or a permanent resident holding a Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) for General category.
- Academic Eligibility: Minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology in Class 12 for General category; 40% for ST/SC/OST category. Candidates must be declared qualified in NEET UG 2026.
- Management Quota: Open to Indian citizens meeting the same academic eligibility criteria.
- NRI Quota: Applicants must upload a certificate from the Indian Diplomatic Mission confirming NRI status; admissions must comply with revised MCC Guidelines issued 27th May 2026.
- Age: Candidates must not be below 17 years as on 31st December of the admission year.
- Candidates must be certified medically fit by a Health & Family Welfare Department-constituted medical board; PwBD assessments must be done by NMC-recognised Medical Assessment Boards.
Application and Counselling Fees
| Fee | State Quota | Management Quota | NRI Quota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | ₹500 (exempt for SC/OST/ST) | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| Counselling Fee | NIL | ₹3,000 | ₹25,000 |
Tuition Fee Structure
Join NEET News 2026 | Quota | Annual Tuition Fee |
| State Quota | ₹4,95,000 (Non-Refundable) |
| Management Quota | ₹22,00,000 |
| NRI Quota | USD 43,000 |
NEET-UG Counselling Schedule 2026 (All India Quota & State Quota)
| Round | AIQ Schedule | State Counselling Schedule |
| Round 1 | 4th to 17th Aug 2026 | 13th to 22nd Aug 2026 |
| Round 2 | 24th Aug to 2nd Sept 2026 | 31st Aug to 8th Sept 2026 |
| Round 3 | 10th to 18th Sept 2026 | 16th to 26th Sept 2026 |
| Stray Vacancy | 28th Sept to 3rd Oct 2026 | 3rd to 5th Oct 2026 |
| Commencement of Academic Session | 8th September 2026 | – |
Counselling Procedure
Counselling for all State Quota, Management Quota and NRI Quota seats will be conducted by the Meghalaya State Counselling Authority for Medical Education (MSCAME). Candidates must register online, and seat allotment will be based on NEET rank and applicable reservation criteria across multiple rounds.
Document verification requires original copies of the age proof certificate, NEET UG 2026 scorecard and admit card, domicile/PRC certificate (if applicable), Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, ST/SC certificates (if applicable), and passport-size photographs. NRI candidates must additionally submit passport and visa details, relationship documents, sponsorship documents, and MCC-prescribed affidavits.
As per MCC Guidelines 2026, candidates opting for Freeze must physically report for admission formalities, while those opting for Float retain their allotted seat and remain eligible for upgradation in later rounds without completing final formalities immediately.
Important Note
Furnishing false, fabricated or incorrect information at any stage will result in immediate cancellation of admission, a three-year debarment from state quota admissions, and potential legal/criminal proceedings against the candidate and, where applicable, their parents/guardian.
Candidates can contact the DME office at [email protected] or 94851-06663, or visit www.meghealth.gov.in for further updates.
