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North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS) is a central government autonomous medical institute established in 1987 under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. It is the first postgraduate medical institution in the North Eastern region of India and was conceived on the model of AIIMS New Delhi and PGIMER Chandigarh to serve the health and medical education needs of the North East. NEIGRIHMS is affiliated to North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, and is recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
As per the most recently published NIRF Medical rankings, NEIGRIHMS is placed at rank 43 among medical institutions in India.
The institute is located at Mawdiangdiang, Shillong, Meghalaya, at an elevation that provides a cooler climate distinct from the Indo-Gangetic plains. The campus includes academic blocks, a tertiary care hospital, residential quarters for students and faculty, and sports facilities. NEIGRIHMS serves as the primary tertiary referral centre for Meghalaya and adjoining North Eastern states.
- Undergraduate Medical: MBBS (5.5 years including compulsory rotating internship, 50 to 100 seats)
- Undergraduate Nursing: B.Sc Nursing (4 years)
- Postgraduate Medical (MD/MS): MD in Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Dermatology, Forensic Medicine, General Medicine, Microbiology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, and Radiodiagnosis. MS in Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, ENT, General Surgery, Microbiology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Pathology, and Radiodiagnosis
- Super-Speciality (DM): DM in Cardiology and Neurology
- Postgraduate Nursing: M.Sc Nursing in Child Health Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, and General Nursing
MBBS total fees at NEIGRIHMS are INR 1.14 Lakhs for the entire 5-year programme. B.Sc Nursing total fees are INR 97,400 for four years. MD/MS/DM fees are INR 2.07 Lakhs for three years. M.Sc Nursing fees are INR 24,200 for two years.
As a government institute, NEIGRIHMS does not offer conventional campus placements. MBBS graduates proceed to NEET PG for MD/MS admission, government service, or private practice. MD/MS graduates pursue superspeciality training (DM/M.Ch) or faculty positions. The institute provides a stipend to postgraduate residents during their training.
NEIGRIHMS Admission Dates 2026
Admissions at NEIGRIHMS for 2026-27 are anchored by NEET UG 2026 for MBBS and NEET PG 2026 for MD/MS/DM. All counselling is conducted through the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for central government quota seats and the respective state authorities for state quota seats.
| Event | Details (2026-27 Cycle) |
|---|---|
| NEET UG 2026 | Conducted May 2026 |
| NEET UG Results | June 2026 |
| MCC Round 1 MBBS Counselling | August to September 2026 |
| MCC Round 2 MBBS Counselling | October to November 2026 (ongoing) |
| NEET PG 2026 | Conducted June 2026 |
| MCC PG Counselling (MD/MS/DM) | August to October 2026 (ongoing) |
| B.Sc Nursing Admission | NEIGRIHMS-administered entrance test (July to August 2026) |
| M.Sc Nursing Admission | Entrance test (July to August 2026) |
| MBBS Programme Start | August 2026 |
The seat distribution for NEIGRIHMS MBBS differs from conventional AIQ/state splits. The 50-seat original intake (now expanded to 100 for recent batches) is distributed across state and open category quotas specific to the North Eastern region.
| Programme | Admission Exam | Seat Category Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS | NEET UG | Meghalaya quota, Nagaland quota, NE Open, All India (AIQ) splits |
| B.Sc Nursing | NEIGRIHMS Entrance Exam | Merit-based, NE region preference |
| MD / MS | NEET PG | MCC PG counselling, government institute quota |
| DM (Cardiology / Neurology) | NEET SS | MCC SS counselling |
| M.Sc Nursing | NEIGRIHMS Entrance Exam | Merit-based |
NEIGRIHMS Courses and Fees
NEIGRIHMS offers medical education at the UG, PG, super-speciality, and nursing levels. Fees at this central government institute are among the most subsidised in the country. All figures below are total fees for the complete programme duration.
| Course | Duration | Admission | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | 5 years + 1 year internship | NEET UG, MCC counselling | INR 1.14 Lakhs |
| B.Sc Nursing | 4 years | NEIGRIHMS entrance exam | INR 97,400 |
| MD (all specialisations) | 3 years | NEET PG, MCC PG counselling | INR 2.07 Lakhs |
| MS (all specialisations) | 3 years | NEET PG, MCC PG counselling | INR 2.07 Lakhs |
| DM (Cardiology / Neurology) | 3 years | NEET SS, MCC SS counselling | INR 2.07 Lakhs |
| M.Sc Nursing | 2 years | NEIGRIHMS entrance exam | INR 24,200 |
Postgraduate (MD/MS) residents at NEIGRIHMS receive a monthly stipend during their training as per central government norms. Hostel accommodation is available for both male and female residents at an annual charge of INR 5,000 to INR 12,000. The stipend effectively reduces the net cost of postgraduate medical education to near zero for most residents.
NEIGRIHMS Admission Process
All NEIGRIHMS admissions are driven by national entrance exams. The institute does not conduct independent entrance tests for MBBS, MD, MS, or DM programmes. These are governed entirely by MCC counselling outcomes based on NEET scores.
MBBS Admission
Eligibility requires 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, a minimum of 50% aggregate (40% for reserved categories), and a valid NEET UG score.
- Stage 1: Register for MCC NEET UG counselling
- Stage 2: Fill preferences for NEIGRIHMS under the All India Quota and NE Open category
- Stage 3: Seat allotment based on NEET rank and category
- Stage 4: Reporting to NEIGRIHMS with original documents and fee payment
NEIGRIHMS MBBS closing rank for the General AIQ category in 2025 was 27,238. For the NE Open category, the closing rank in Round 1 was 10,679, reflecting the state and region-based quota structure. Candidates from Meghalaya and Nagaland also have dedicated state quota allocations.
MD/MS and DM Admission
MD and MS admissions require a recognised MBBS degree, completion of the compulsory rotating internship, and a valid NEET PG score. Admissions proceed through MCC PG counselling. Residency seats at NEIGRIHMS are contested primarily by candidates from the North East region due to the institute’s catchment focus. DM in Cardiology and Neurology requires MBBS plus MD, with admission through NEET SS and MCC SS counselling.
Nursing Admission
B.Sc Nursing requires 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. M.Sc Nursing requires a B.Sc Nursing degree with a minimum of 55% marks. Both are admitted through NEIGRIHMS-administered entrance tests held each July. Preference is given to candidates from the NE region in line with the institute’s regional mandate.
NEIGRIHMS Placements and Career Outcomes
NEIGRIHMS does not operate conventional campus placements. Career outcomes for MBBS graduates follow the standard postgraduate medicine pathway or government service track common to central government medical institutes.
| Career Stage | Pathway | Typical Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS Internship | Compulsory rotating internship at NEIGRIHMS hospital | Monthly stipend as per institute norms |
| After MBBS (NE State Govt Bond) | Compulsory rural or government service in NE states (if applicable) | INR 50,000 to INR 80,000 per month (state govt scale) |
| NEET PG to MD/MS | Postgraduate residency at NEIGRIHMS or other medical colleges | Stipend INR 70,000 to INR 1 Lakh per month (central govt PG norms) |
| After MD/MS (Government Hospital) | Senior Resident, Specialist, or Faculty position | INR 1 Lakh to INR 1.8 Lakhs per month (level 11 to 13 pay) |
| After MD/MS (Private Practice/Hospital) | Specialist or consultant | INR 1.5 Lakhs to INR 3 Lakhs per month depending on specialisation and location |
| DM/M.Ch (Super-Speciality) | Senior faculty, DM fellow, private super-speciality practice | INR 2 Lakhs to INR 5 Lakhs per month |
NEIGRIHMS MBBS graduates have a strong NEET PG performance record, with many securing MD/MS seats in premier institutions across India. The institute’s research-oriented faculty culture and patient diversity in the attached hospital provides PG students with a clinical exposure not easily replicated elsewhere in the region.
NEIGRIHMS Rankings
NEIGRIHMS is assessed by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) under the Medical category. As per the most recently published NIRF Medical rankings, NEIGRIHMS holds rank 43 among medical institutions in India. The institute does not participate in NIRF Overall or University categories, reflecting its single-domain medical education mandate.
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Medical | 43 |
NEIGRIHMS is recognised as an "Institution of Excellence" under the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Admission) Act, 2006. It is one of only three postgraduate medical institutes established by the central government on the AIIMS-PGIMER model, alongside AIIMS New Delhi and PGIMER Chandigarh.
NEIGRIHMS Campus and Infrastructure
The NEIGRIHMS campus is located at Mawdiangdiang, Shillong, Meghalaya, at an elevation in the Khasi Hills. The institute’s attached teaching hospital serves as the primary tertiary referral centre for Meghalaya and the broader North Eastern region, receiving patients across all major specialities and sub-specialities.
The campus includes medical college buildings, nursing school, postgraduate hostel blocks, a central library with a medical journal and research database collection, operation theatres, intensive care units, and a dedicated cardiology centre. Faculty and student residences are located within the campus. Male and female hostels charge INR 5,000 to INR 12,000 annually.
NEIGRIHMS runs departments in all major clinical disciplines including Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Radiodiagnosis, and Pathology. At the super-speciality level, the Cardiology and Neurology DM programmes provide the region’s only central government super-speciality training.
NEIGRIHMS vs AIIMS Guwahati vs Gauhati Medical College
NE India NEET aspirants evaluating government medical institutions frequently consider NEIGRIHMS alongside AIIMS Guwahati and Gauhati Medical College (GMC). All three offer MBBS under government subsidised fee structures, with NEIGRIHMS and AIIMS Guwahati being central government institutes and GMC being a state government college.
| Parameter | NEIGRIHMS (Shillong) | AIIMS Guwahati | Gauhati Medical College (Assam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established | 1987 | 2019 | 1960 |
| Type | Central govt (AIIMS-model) | AIIMS (central govt) | State govt (Assam) |
| NIRF Medical Rank | 43 | Unranked (too new) | Not ranked in top 50 |
| MBBS Seats | 50 to 100 | 100 | 250 |
| MBBS Total Fees | INR 1.14 Lakhs (5 years) | Government rate | State government rate |
| AIQ NEET Closing Rank (2025) | 27,238 | Lower (more competitive) | State quota dominant |
| Key Strength | Oldest and best-ranked central govt medical institute in NE. PG and DM training available | AIIMS brand, newer facilities, Guwahati location | Largest MBBS intake in NE India, state quota access for Assam candidates |
NEIGRIHMS holds the strongest NIRF Medical rank and the longest track record among the three. AIIMS Guwahati, despite being newer, carries the AIIMS brand equity and is likely to climb in rankings rapidly. GMC Guwahati offers the largest MBBS intake and is the natural choice for Assam state quota candidates. Candidates from Meghalaya benefit most from NEIGRIHMS’s state quota allocation.
NEIGRIHMS FAQs
Ques. Is NEIGRIHMS equivalent to AIIMS?
Ans. NEIGRIHMS was established on the model of AIIMS New Delhi and PGIMER Chandigarh, making it one of three postgraduate medical institutes set up by the central government on this model. It is not an AIIMS institute but offers comparable academic standards, subsidised fees, and tertiary care training. AIIMS Guwahati is a separate, newer AIIMS campus in the region.
Ques. What is the NEET UG cutoff for NEIGRIHMS MBBS?
Ans. The NEET UG 2025 closing rank for NEIGRIHMS MBBS under the All India Quota (AIQ) for the General category was 27,238. For the NE Open category, the Round 1 closing rank was 10,679. Ranks vary by round and category. Candidates from Meghalaya and Nagaland are eligible for dedicated state quota seats.
Ques. What is the MBBS fee at NEIGRIHMS?
Ans. The total MBBS fee at NEIGRIHMS for the five-year programme is INR 1.14 Lakhs, which is one of the lowest in India for a central government medical institute. Hostel accommodation is available at INR 5,000 to INR 12,000 per year. MD/MS/DM fees are INR 2.07 Lakhs for three years, and PG residents receive a monthly stipend.
Ques. What MD/MS specialisations are available at NEIGRIHMS?
Ans. NEIGRIHMS offers MD in Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Dermatology, Forensic Medicine, General Medicine, Microbiology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, and Radiodiagnosis. MS is offered in Anaesthesiology, ENT, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Radiodiagnosis. DM super-speciality programmes are available in Cardiology and Neurology.
Ques. Does NEIGRIHMS have B.Sc Nursing?
Ans. Yes. NEIGRIHMS offers a four-year B.Sc Nursing programme at total fees of INR 97,400. Admission is through a NEIGRIHMS-administered entrance test, with preference for candidates from the North Eastern region. M.Sc Nursing is also available in four specialisations at fees of INR 24,200 for two years.
Ques. Is NEIGRIHMS good for MBBS?
Ans. NEIGRIHMS is the best-ranked central government medical institute in North East India, with a NIRF Medical rank of 43. Graduates benefit from extensive clinical exposure at the attached tertiary care hospital, which handles complex cases from across seven NE states. The institute’s PG training environment is among the strongest in the region. Most MBBS graduates successfully qualify NEET PG and secure MD/MS seats across India.
Ques. Is there a service bond at NEIGRIHMS?
Ans. NEIGRIHMS MBBS seats under state quotas (Meghalaya, Nagaland) may carry a state government rural service bond obligation. Bond terms and penalty amounts are notified by the respective state governments at the time of counselling. AIQ seats typically do not carry a bond obligation. Candidates are advised to verify bond conditions with MCC and the respective state health department at the time of admission.
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NEIGRIHMS offers admission to UG, PG, and Super Speciality courses in the field of medicine and nursing. Admission to nursing courses is offered based on the entrance exam and counselling conducted by the institute. NEIGRIHMS Admission to medical courses such as MBBS, MD, MS, M.Ch, and DM is based on NEET scores, followed by Meghalaya NEET Counselling. Candidates can apply for NEIGRIHMS Admission by following the steps mentioned below:
No, a NEET score of 280 marks is unlikely to secure admission to the B.Sc. Nursing program at NEIGRIHMS, Shillong. The 2024 cutoff for the General category was approximately 391 marks, with a closing rank of 10,011 in the first round of counseling. The fees for the BSc in Nursing is mentioned below:
NEIGRIHMS is a Government Medical Institute under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. Admission to the MBBS course is through NEET-UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate), conducted by NTA. There is no provision for direct admission or management quota seats at NEIGRIHMS
Candidates can apply for NEIGRIHMS Admission by following the steps mentioned below:
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2025 is scheduled for May 5, 2025. This exam serves as the basis for admission to undergraduate medical courses, including the B.Sc. Nursing program at NEIGRIHMS.
The fee varies as per the course and specializations at the North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences - [NEIGRIHMS], Shillong.
Admission to the B.Sc. Nursing program at the North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS) is based on the institute's own entrance examination, not the NEET exam. Therefore, your NEET score of 130 would not be applicable for admission to NEIGRIHMS's B.Sc. Nursing course.
Candidate must be 10+2 passed from a recognized Board. Selection will be based on the scores in the NEET Examination, you will be called for counseling. The fee per year for the MBBS course is INR 11,600, and the admission fee is INR 10,000.
For the MBBS course, Candidates must be permanent residents of one of the eight North-Eastern states (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura).
NEET PG 2025 Exam Date has been announced. NEET PG 2025 will be held tentatively on June 15, 2025 for admission to various Postgraduate Medical Courses such as MD, MS, and PG Diploma programs
The North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS) has not yet released the official schedule for the B.Sc. Nursing entrance examination for the 2025-2026 academic session. Based on previous years' timelines, the entrance exam is conducted in July
The fee for the MBBS course is mentioned below:
You can obtain admission to the NEIGRIHMS MBBS provided that you have cleared the NEET UG Examination followed by NEET UG Counselling.
You can get admission to the NEIGRIHMS B.Sc. Nursing provided that you clear the NEIGRIHMS University Level Entrance Test followed by Counselling.
For admission to B.Sc. Nursing at NEIGRIHMS, the candidate must qualify for NEIGRIHMS B.Sc. Nursing Entrance Exam. Admission would strictly be based on the marks obtained in the entrance exam, followed by the counseling process conducted by the institution itself.
Here are the steps to apply for NEIGRIHMS B.Sc. Nursing Admission:
The first year fees for various courses are: MBBS course is Rs. 42,600; B.Sc (Nursing) is Rs. 28,215; M.Sc is Rs. 51,165; M.D is Rs. 57,000; M.S is Rs. 57,000; DM is Rs. 57,000.
The students can check their results by following a few simple steps which are as follows
NEIGRIHMS offers the following stipend to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year students of PG courses:
The application form for NEIGRIHMS Shillong will be released around May 2024.
Admisisons have been concluded for the academic year 2023-24 at the North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences.