Meghalaya NEET Counselling 2025: Dates, Registration, Merit List, Seat Matrix
Cleared NEET UG 2025? That's amazing! But now is not the time to stop. If you are looking for MBBS or BDS seats against the state quota in Meghalaya, the next step is to participate in the Meghalaya NEET Counselling 2025.
The Directorate of Health Services (Research), Government of Meghalaya, administers the Meghalaya NEET Counselling 2025, which is conducted for government medical seats under the state quota, as well as MBBS and BDS seats allotted from both the state and central pools.
In this article, you will learn all you need to know about eligibility, registration, dates, seat matrix, and the Meghalaya NEET Counselling 2025 process.
1.0Meghalaya NEET Counselling 2025 – Quick Overview
- Counselling Authority: Directorate of Health Services (Research), Meghalaya
- Official Website: “meghealth.gov.in”
- Counselling Mode: Offline
- Courses Offered: MBBS, BDS
- Quota Managed: 85% State Quota + Nomination under Central Pool
- Rounds of Counselling: One or two Rounds + Spot Round
2.0Important Dates – Meghalaya NEET Counselling 2025
Tentative schedule based on 2024 timelines:
Always check official updates at meghealth.gov.in or local newspapers.
3.0Who is Eligible for Meghalaya NEET Counselling 2025?
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
NEET UG 2025 Qualification
- Must qualify NEET UG 2025 with minimum required percentile:
- UR: 50th percentile
- SC/ST/OBC: 40th percentile
- UR-PwD: 45th percentile
Domicile Requirement
- Must be a permanent resident of Meghalaya or fall under specific government categories (e.g. children of state government employees).
Educational Qualification
- Passed Class 12 (10+2) with:
- Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English
- Minimum qualifying marks:
- General: 50%
- Reserved categories: 40%
Age Limit
- Must be at least 17 years old by 31st December 2025.
4.0Registration Process – Meghalaya NEET Counselling 2025
Meghalaya currently conducts an offline counselling process. Here’s how to participate:
- Obtain Application Form
- Download from meghealth.gov.in OR collect it physically from the Directorate’s office in Shillong.
2. Fill Application Form
- Enter:
- NEET Roll Number
- NEET Marks
- Personal details
- Academic qualifications
3. Attach Required Documents
- Recent passport-size photographs
- NEET Scorecard
- Domicile certificate
- Educational certificates
- Scheduled Tribe Certificate (if applicable)
- Submit Form
4. Submit a filled form physically at the Directorate’s office before the deadline.
- Appear for Counselling Interview
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for an in-person counselling interview.
5. Check Merit List
- DHS publishes the merit list at meghealth.gov.in or on notice boards.
Note: There’s no online payment portal; all fees are paid physically during submission.
5.0Meghalaya NEET Merit List 2025
The merit list includes:
- Candidate’s Name
- NEET Roll Number
- NEET Marks
- Category
- Remarks (if any)
Candidates should verify details and report errors immediately to the Directorate.
6.0Meghalaya NEET Counselling Process 2025
Step 1 – Counselling Interview
- DHS calls eligible candidates for an in-person interview.
- Candidates submit original documents for verification.
Step 2 – Seat Allotment
Seats are allotted based on:
- NEET score
- State merit rank
- Reservation policies
- Availability of seats
Step 3 – Collect Nomination Letter
- Selected candidates receive a nomination letter for admission.
Step 4 – Report to Allotted College
Candidates report to the allotted college with:
- Nomination letter
- Original documents
- Payment of admission fees
Spot Round
- If seats remain vacant after the first round, DHS may conduct a Spot Round.
7.0Documents Required for Meghalaya NEET Counselling
Keep these documents ready:
- NEET UG 2025 Admit Card
- NEET UG 2025 Scorecard
- Class 10th Marksheet & Certificate
- Class 12th Marksheet & Certificate
- Domicile/PRC Certificate
- Scheduled Tribe Certificate (if applicable)
- Birth Certificate
- Character Certificate
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Nomination Letter (for final admission)
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8.0Participating Colleges in Meghalaya NEET Counselling 2025
Government Medical Colleges
North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health & Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS), Shillong
- MBBS Seats: ~50 (includes central pool and state quota)
- BDS: Not available at NEIGRIHMS
Note: NEIGRIHMS is under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and manages its own admissions partially through MCC and partially through state nominations.
Central Pool Seats
- Meghalaya receives seats under the Central Pool from other states or centrally-funded institutions, which are allotted through state counselling.
9.0Meghalaya NEET Seat Matrix 2025
Based on previous years, approximate seat availability is:
No dedicated government dental college exists in Meghalaya.
- Private medical colleges are not present in Meghalaya as of now.
The exact seat matrix will be published in official notices on meghealth.gov.in.
10.0Reservation Policy in Meghalaya NEET Counselling
Approximate reservation categories:
- Scheduled Tribes (ST): ~85-90%
- Scheduled Castes (SC): ~2%
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): small percentage if applicable
- PwD Candidates: 5% horizontal reservation
Final percentages are announced each year in the official prospectus.
11.0Why Meghalaya NEET Counselling Matters
- Improves your chance of getting MBBS seats under the state quota.
- Ensures correct distribution of central pool nominations.
- Safeguards Indigenous/ local candidates' seats.
- Provides opportunity for inexpensive education in the medical profession.
- Provides an opportunity to not lose a seat while qualifying for NEET.
12.0ALLEN Experts’ Tips for Meghalaya NEET Counselling 2025
- Check meghealth.gov.in for updates.
- Always keep multiple photocopies of your documents.
- Always have all your certificates attested and are valid.
- Do not miss the interviews!
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