Manipur NEET 2026 Counselling registration is expected to begin on June 15, 2026 on the official portal manipurhealthdirectorate.mn.gov.in, covering 85% state quota MBBS seats at government medical colleges in Manipur.

The Directorate of Health Services, Manipur conducts state-level NEET counselling for students who qualified NEET UG 2026 and hold a valid Manipur domicile certificate. The counselling covers state quota seats at JNIMS Porompat and RIMS Imphal. Students must register online, complete choice filling and attend document verification at the allotted college to secure admission.

  • Registration expected from June 15, 2026 based on previous year schedule
  • Official portal: manipurhealthdirectorate.mn.gov.in
  • Covers 85% state quota MBBS seats at JNIMS Porompat and RIMS Imphal
  • Only Manipur domicile holders who qualified NEET UG 2026 are eligible
  • Process covers registration, choice filling, seat allotment and document verification

Manipur NEET 2026 Counselling Important Dates

The schedule below is based on previous year trends. Confirm all dates from the official notification published at manipurhealthdirectorate.mn.gov.in before registering.

Event Expected Date
Counselling Notification Release June 15, 2026 (expected)
Online Registration Start June 15, 2026 (expected)
Last Date for Registration Late June 2026 (expected)
Choice Filling and Locking July 2026 (expected)
Round 1 Seat Allotment Result July 2026 (expected)
Document Verification and Reporting July–August 2026 (expected)
Round 2 and Mop-Up Round August 2026 (expected)

Eligibility Criteria for Manipur NEET 2026 Counselling

Make sure you fulfil all conditions below before applying for Manipur state quota MBBS seats through NEET 2026 counselling:

  • NEET UG 2026 qualification: Must have appeared and qualified with the minimum required percentile as per NMC norms.
  • Domicile: Must hold a valid Manipur domicile or residence certificate issued by the competent authority.
  • Age: Minimum 17 years as of December 31, 2026.
  • Academic qualification: Passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology; minimum 50% aggregate in PCB (40% for SC/ST/OBC students).
  • NEET percentile: Minimum 50th percentile for general category (40th for SC/ST/OBC and 45th for PwD) as per NMC guidelines.

How to Register for Manipur NEET 2026 Counselling

Follow these steps carefully to complete your registration on the official portal:

  1. Open manipurhealthdirectorate.mn.gov.in in your browser.
  2. Click the NEET UG 2026 Counselling Registration link displayed on the homepage.
  3. Enter your NEET UG 2026 Roll Number and Date of Birth to access the application form.
  4. Fill in personal details including your name, address, category, domicile state and contact number accurately.
  5. Upload scanned copies of all required documents in the prescribed file size and format.
  6. Pay the registration fee through the available online payment gateway.
  7. Submit the form and download or print your registration confirmation receipt for future reference.
  8. During the choice-filling window, log in again and list your preferred colleges and courses in order of priority.
  9. Lock your choices before the deadline — choices cannot be modified after locking and the locked list is used for allotment.

Documents Required for Manipur NEET 2026 Counselling

Keep the following documents ready in original and self-attested copies for online upload during registration and physical verification at the allotted college:

Document Purpose
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card Identity verification
NEET UG 2026 Score Card Qualification and score proof
Class 10 Marksheet and Certificate Date of birth proof
Class 12 Marksheet and Certificate Academic eligibility proof
Manipur Domicile or Residence Certificate State quota eligibility
Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC, if applicable) Reserved category benefit
PwD Certificate (if applicable) Disability quota benefit
Aadhaar Card or Government-issued Photo ID Identity proof
Recent Passport-size Photographs Application form and reporting

Participating Colleges and Seat Intake

Manipur NEET 2026 state counselling allocates seats at the following government medical institutions. The exact seat matrix with category-wise breakdowns will be published in the official counselling notification.

College Location Course Approx. State Quota Seats
Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) Porompat, Imphal MBBS ~85 seats (85% of sanctioned intake)
Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) Imphal MBBS ~85 seats (85% of sanctioned intake)

The remaining 15% All India Quota seats at these colleges are filled through MCC NEET UG counselling and are not covered under Manipur state counselling. Students eligible for AIQ must register separately on the MCC portal.


Manipur NEET 2026 Counselling Round-wise Process

The counselling is conducted in two main rounds followed by a mop-up round for any remaining vacant seats. Each round follows the same registration-to-reporting sequence:

Round Description
Round 1 First seat allotment based on NEET merit rank and choice preferences. Allotted students must report to the college for document verification within the given deadline.
Round 2 Seats vacated or unfilled after Round 1 are re-allotted. Students who were not allotted or wish to upgrade to a better college can participate.
Mop-Up Round Any seats still vacant after both main rounds are filled, subject to availability and at the discretion of the Directorate.

After each round, report to the allotted institution within the notified deadline carrying all original documents. Failure to report within the deadline results in automatic cancellation of the allotted seat. Students who join a college in Round 1 and wish to upgrade in Round 2 must follow the specific seat retention rules mentioned in the official notification.

Manipur NEET 2026 Counselling FAQs

Ques. When does Manipur NEET 2026 Counselling registration open?

Ans. Based on previous year trends, Manipur NEET 2026 Counselling registration is expected to open around June 15, 2026. The official dates will be confirmed through a notification on manipurhealthdirectorate.mn.gov.in.

Ques. Can students from outside Manipur apply for this counselling?

Ans. No. Manipur state counselling is for 85% state quota seats reserved exclusively for students with valid Manipur domicile certificates. Students without Manipur domicile must apply through MCC for All India Quota seats.

Ques. Which colleges participate in Manipur NEET 2026 state counselling?

Ans. The counselling covers MBBS seats at JNIMS Porompat and RIMS Imphal. The complete seat matrix with category-wise allocation will be available in the official counselling notification published on the Manipur Health Directorate portal.

Ques. What is the minimum NEET score needed for Manipur state counselling?

Ans. You must qualify NEET UG 2026 with a minimum 50th percentile for the general category (40th for SC/ST/OBC and 45th for PwD) as per NMC norms. Any additional state-specific cutoff requirements will be stated in the official Manipur counselling notification.

Ques. What documents are needed for Manipur NEET 2026 Counselling?

Ans. You need your NEET 2026 scorecard, Class 10 and 12 marksheets and certificates, Manipur domicile certificate, category certificate if applicable, Aadhaar card and recent passport-size photographs. Carry originals and self-attested copies for the physical document verification step at the allotted college.

Ques. What happens if I miss the reporting deadline after seat allotment?

Ans. If you do not report to the allotted college within the notified deadline, your allotted seat is cancelled automatically. You may then participate in subsequent rounds if seats are still available, but there is no guarantee of re-allotment to the same college or course.