Sikkim NEET Counselling 2025

If you are dreaming of a medical career in the Eastern Himalayas, understanding the Sikkim NEET Counselling 2025 process is your first significant step. Sikkim has a different method of entering MBBS compared to other states, which have several government medical colleges. Sikkim only has one private medical college, the Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS). Therefore, the only way to get into MBBS is through SMIMS. If you are from Sikkim, or the rest of India and want to gain admission to SMIMS, this article contains all the information you need to know.

1.0The Unique Nature of Sikkim NEET Counselling

Why Sikkim’s Process Stands Apart

• Medical College only: The only medical college in the state offering MBBS is SMIMS.
• Government Quota vs Institutional Quota: State residents can get nominated through the Human Resource Development Department (HRDD), while non-residents apply directly to SMIMS.
• Mixed Mode: You will need to complete both an offline and online process in your category.

Sikkim is a smaller state, as its medical admission processes are usually less complicated than those in larger states that have varied and complicated government online portals/data entry systems for government and private institutions, each with 100 different seats. In Sikkim, we are more straightforward, limited, and reliant on the intake directly from SMIMS.

2.0Who Conducts Sikkim NEET Counselling?

Two key bodies are involved:

• Human Resource Development Department (HRDD), Government of Sikkim
• • Handles nominations for Sikkimese students under state quota.
  • Official Website: sikkimhrdd.org
• Sikkim Manipal University (SMIMS)
• • Conducts direct admissions for Management/NRI seats.
  • Official Website: smims.smu.edu.in

Both work closely to finalize MBBS admissions each year.

3.0Sikkim NEET Counselling 2025: Key Dates

While exact dates will appear post-NEET 2025 results, here’s an approximate calendar:

Check both HRDD and SMIMS websites for official updates.

4.0Eligibility Criteria for Sikkim NEET Counselling 2025

For State Quota (HRDD Nominations)

Domicile Requirement

• Must be a Sikkim Subject Certificate holder or have a Certificate of Identification (COI).

NEET UG 2025 Qualification

• Must have cleared NEET 2025:
• • UR: 50th percentile
  • SC/ST/OBC: 40th percentile
  • UR-PwD: 45th percentile

Educational Requirement

• Passed Class 12 with:
• • Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English.
• Minimum Marks:
• • UR: 50%
  • Reserved categories: 40%

Age Limit

• Minimum 17 years by 31 December 2025.

For Management/NRI Quota (SMIMS Direct Admission)

NEET Qualification Mandatory
No specific domicile requirement.
Same Class 12 subject and percentage requirements.
Must apply directly through the SMIMS website.

5.0How to Apply for Sikkim NEET Counselling 2025

Process for State Quota Candidates (HRDD)

1. Collect Application Form
2. • Available at the HRDD office or downloadable from sikkimhrdd.org.
2. Fill Application
3. • Enter personal, educational, and NEET details.
3. Attach Documents
4. • COI/Sikkim Subject Certificate
   • NEET 2025 Scorecard
   • Class 10 & 12 certificates
   • Recent photographs
4. Submit Form
5. • Physically submit at HRDD before the deadline.
5. Merit List Publication
6. • HRDD releases a merit list based on NEET scores.
6. Counselling & Nomination
7. • Shortlisted students attend counselling for government quota seats in SMIMS.

Process for Management/NRI Seats (SMIMS)

1. Visit Official Website
2. Register Online: Create an account and fill out the MBBS application.
3. Upload Documents
4. • NEET 2025 scorecard
   • Class 10 & 12 marksheets
   • Passport-sized photograph
   • Identity proof
4. Pay Application Fee
5. Participate in Online Counselling: SMIMS allocates seats based on NEET rank and seat availability.

6.0Sikkim NEET Merit Lists 2025

State Quota Merit List (HRDD):

• Includes names, NEET Roll No., scores, and ranks.
• Determines nominations for subsidized seats at SMIMS.

SMIMS Merit List:

• Published on the SMIMS website.
• Guides seat allotment under Management/NRI quotas.

Also Check: NEET College Predictor

7.0Sikkim MBBS Seat Matrix 2025

As per previous years:

Approximate seat division:

• ~30-50 seats for State Quota (HRDD nominations)
• Remaining seats for Management/NRI quotas

Exact numbers may vary each year and will be notified by HRDD and SMIMS.

8.0Reservation Policy in Sikkim NEET Counselling

For State Quota seats:

• Scheduled Tribes (ST) — Highest reservation percentage.
• Scheduled Castes (SC), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and other categories as per state government policies.
• Horizontal reservation for PwD candidates.

9.0Documents Required for Sikkim NEET Counselling

State Quota (HRDD)

• NEET 2025 Admit Card
• NEET 2025 Scorecard
• COI/Sikkim Subject Certificate
• Birth Certificate
• Class 10th and 12th Certificates
• Recent passport-size photos
• Category certificate (if applicable)

Management/NRI Quota (SMIMS)

• NEET 2025 Scorecard
• Class 10 & 12 Mark Sheets
• Identity Proof
• Passport (for NRI candidates)
• Recent photographs

10.0Challenges Faced in Sikkim NEET Counselling

• Limited Seats: With only ~150 MBBS seats in the entire state, competition is fierce.
• Offline Process Complexity: State quota students must handle paperwork and physical submissions.
• High Management Fees: Non-resident candidates face substantial costs under Management/NRI quotas.
• Changing Seat Matrix: Yearly variations in the number of state-nominated seats.

11.0ALLEN’s Guidance for Sikkim NEET Aspirants

• Stay Updated: Regularly check HRDD and SMIMS websites after NEET results.
• Gather Documents Early: Especially COI/Sikkim Subject Certificates.
• Aim High in NEET: Higher scores increase chances for subsidized seats.
• Understand Costs: Know the fee difference between state quota and management quota seats.
• Seek Help When Needed: Reach out to ALLEN for expert guidance through both offline and online processes.

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