Manipur NEET Counselling 2025: Registration, Dates, Merit List, Seat Matrix

Cracking NEET UG 2025 is indeed a remarkable achievement; however, the journey does not end at that point if you wish to secure a seat for an MBBS or BDS in Manipur. Next up is participation in the Manipur NEET Counselling 2025, the official process for allotting seats in government/private medical/dental colleges in the state quota.

This all-important process for the 85% state quota is conducted by the Directorate of Health Services (DHS) Manipur. In this article, you can find information related to eligibility, registration, important dates, seat matrix, etc.

1.0Manipur NEET Counselling 2025 – Overview

• Conducting Authority: Directorate of Health Services (DHS), Manipur
• Official Website: “manipurhealthdirectorate.in”
• Counselling Mode: Mostly offline (or semi-online, depending on official notification)
• Courses Offered: MBBS, BDS
• Quota Managed: 85% State Quota
• Rounds of Counselling: Two Rounds + Mop-Up Round

2.0Important Dates – Manipur NEET Counselling 2025

Tentative schedule based on 2024 timelines (dates will be updated when NEET 2025 results are released):

Always check manipurhealthdirectorate.in for official updates.

3.0Who Can Participate in Manipur NEET Counselling 2025?

Candidates must fulfill the following criteria:

NEET UG 2025 Qualification

Must qualify NEET UG 2025 with minimum percentile:

• UR: 50th percentile
• SC/ST/OBC: 40th percentile
• UR-PwD: 45th percentile

Domicile Requirement

• Must be a bona fide resident of Manipur or have studied in the state for a specific number of years as per state norms.

Educational Qualification

• Passed Class 12 (10+2) with:
• Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English
• Minimum marks:
• • General: 50%
  • SC/ST/OBC: 40%

Age Limit

• At least 17 years old by 31st December 2025.

AIQ Participation

• Candidates from Manipur can also apply under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) counselling conducted by MCC. The state quota process is separate and essential for local seats.

4.0Registration Process – Manipur NEET Counselling 2025

Here’s how candidates generally register:

1. Visit Official Website: Go to “manipurhealthdirectorate.in” or visit notices physically at the Directorate office.
2. Download Application Form (if offline process continues)
3. Fill out the NEET Counselling Application Form with:

• NEET Roll Number
• NEET Score
• Personal and academic details

4. Attach Documents

• Passport-size photographs
• Photocopies of NEET scorecard
• Domicile certificate
• Educational certificates

5. Submit Application

• Submit form to the Directorate or as per instructions in the official notice.

6. Pay Counselling Fee

• Fee details are notified in official circulars.

7. Check Merit List

• A provisional merit list will be published on the official website or notice boards.

Note: The state may switch to online registration, so always confirm the mode for 2025.

5.0Manipur NEET Merit List 2025

The merit list displays:

• Candidate’s Name
• NEET Roll Number
• NEET Score
• State Merit Rank
• Category

Candidates must carefully verify details and report discrepancies promptly.

6.0Manipur NEET Counselling Process 2025

Step 1 – Counselling & Choice Filling

• Attend counselling sessions (physical presence often required).
• Fill in preferred college and course choices.

Step 2 – Seat Allotment

Seats allotted based on:

• • NEET score
  • State merit rank
  • Category reservations
  • Seat availability

Step 3 – Download/Collect Allotment Letter

• Obtain the provisional allotment letter either online or physically from the counselling venue.

Step 4 – Document Verification & Admission

• Report to the allotted college.
• Submit original documents.
• Pay college fees to secure admission.

Further Rounds

• Candidates dissatisfied with allotment can participate in Round 2 or Mop-Up Round.

7.0Documents Required for Manipur NEET Counselling

Candidates must keep these documents ready:

• NEET UG 2025 Admit Card
• NEET UG 2025 Scorecard
• Class 10th Certificate & Marksheet
• Class 12th Certificate & Marksheet
• Domicile Certificate
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Character Certificate
• Passport-size photographs
• Allotment Letter (if applicable)
• Migration Certificate (if applicable)

Also Check: NEET College Predictor

8.0Participating Colleges – Manipur NEET Counselling 2025

Government Medical College

• Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS), Imphal
• • MBBS Seats: Approx 100

Private Medical College

• Shija Academy of Health Sciences, Imphal (recently approved with Approx 150 seats)

Government Dental College

• Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal
• • BDS Seats: Approx 50 (BDS admissions under NEET, but RIMS is centrally managed; seat matrix varies annually)

Note: RIMS Imphal is under central pool seats and has unique counselling processes, partly via MCC.

9.0Manipur NEET Seat Matrix 2025

Based on previous years, approximate seat availability is:

Government MBBS seats under state quota: Approx 85

• Private MBBS seats under state quota: varies, depending on NMC approvals
• BDS seats: Approx 50 (mostly under central pool)

The official seat matrix will be released at “manipurhealthdirectorate.in”.

10.0Reservation Policy in Manipur NEET Counselling

Approximate reservation structure:

• Scheduled Tribe (ST): Approx 31%
• Scheduled Caste (SC): Approx 2%
• Other Backward Classes (OBC): Approx 17%
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS): Approx 10%
• PwD Candidates: 5% horizontal reservation

Exact percentages are published each year in the official prospectus.

11.0ALLEN Experts’ Tips for Manipur NEET Counselling 2025

• Continue to check out www.manipurhealthdirectorate.in for updates and notifications. 
• Keep both soft copies and hard copies of all the documents. 
• Keep passport-size photographs with you. 
• If the process is offline, report for counseling in person.
• Make choices based on your NEET rank and previous year's cut-offs.
• Seek help from trusted individuals such as ALLEN for guidance in each step.

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