NEIGRIHMS MBBS : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

NEIGRIHMS (North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences), Shillong, is a centrally funded autonomous institute under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, established in 1987. The MBBS programme at NEIGRIHMS was launched in 2008 with an annual intake of 50 seats, offering a 4.5-year full-time on-campus course followed by a mandatory 1-year compulsory rotatory internship, totalling 5.5 years. The course is affiliated to North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, and recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Fees are among the lowest for any government medical college in India, making it highly sought after by students from the North Eastern states. Admission is based on NEET UG scores, with seats distributed across state-specific and open NE categories.

Admission for the 2026-27 session is upcoming. Based on the 2025-26 session pattern, the prospectus and online application are expected to be available on the NEIGRIHMS website (www.neigrihms.gov.in) around late June 2026, with the last date for application submission expected around mid-July 2026. Counselling and batch commencement dates will be notified on the official website. For the 2025-26 session, the MBBS academic session commenced in September 2025.

Key Points

• NEIGRIHMS is one of only a few medical colleges in India equipped with a Virtual Dissection Table, offering advanced anatomy learning tools.
• The institute has consistently ranked among the top hospitals in India under the Kayakalp Awards (Central Government cleanliness and hygiene awards), winning top positions in Group B Hospital categories.
• The MBBS programme has a very favourable student-to-teacher ratio due to the limited intake of 50 students per year.
• The institute serves as the primary referral hospital for the entire North Eastern region, providing students with exposure to a wide variety of tropical, infectious, and region-specific diseases.
• Students are required to execute a bond at the time of admission; if a student leaves the course without completion, a bond amount of Rs. 10,00,000 (Rupees Ten Lakhs) is payable.
• The medium of instruction is English only.

NEIGRIHMS MBBS Fees

Fee Structure

• The Security Deposit of Rs. 20,000 is refundable at the completion of the respective course, subject to no dues.
• Hostel accommodation is provided subject to availability.
• Hostel fees of Rs. 5,000 per year are included in the annual fees above.
• Mess fees of Rs. 10,950 per quarter are payable separately at the time of admission and at the beginning of each subsequent quarter.
• Total mess fees over 4.5 years (18 quarters) would amount to approximately Rs. 1,97,100.
• No EMI options are mentioned in the official prospectus; fees are to be paid in full at the time of admission.
• The Application Processing Fee of Rs. 500 is non-refundable and is paid separately before submitting the online application.

NEIGRIHMS MBBS Admission 2026

NEIGRIHMS MBBS Admission Schedule

Reference: Based on NEIGRIHMS MBBS Prospectus 2025-26 and official notifications at neigrihms.gov.in. For 2025-26, the prospectus was available from 25th June 2025, last date for application was 14th July 2025, and the session commenced in September 2025.

NEET UG 2026 Exam Schedule

Source: Official NTA/NMC notification. NEET UG is the sole mandatory entrance exam for MBBS admission at NEIGRIHMS.

• The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must be Permanent Residents or Domicile holders of one of the 8 North Eastern states of India (including Sikkim) and must have studied in schools located in India in the preceding two years.
• Candidates must have passed 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (including practicals) and English, securing a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in PCB (40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
• Candidates must have qualified NEET UG 2026 and must have completed or will complete 17 years of age on or before 31st December of the year of admission.

Admission Process

• Register and apply online at www.neigrihms.gov.in during the application window; pay the non-refundable application processing fee of Rs. 500 via the Bank of Baroda payment portal.
• Upload all required documents including domicile/PRC certificate, age proof, 10+2 mark sheet, NEET UG scorecard, and payment receipt.
• Merit list for the 18 NE Open Category seats is prepared strictly on the basis of NEET UG All India Rank and percentile.
• For Meghalaya (14 seats), Nagaland (10 seats), and 8 All India Quota seats, respective state governments and MCC nominate candidates.
• Shortlisted candidates must attend in-person counselling and medical examination at NEIGRIHMS, Shillong, on the notified date at their own cost.
• Candidates found medically fit must pay the full admission fee at the time of counselling to confirm their seat.
• Multiple rounds of counselling (including waiting list rounds) are conducted to fill vacant seats.

NEIGRIHMS MBBS Scholarships 2026

Scholarship Details

• Scholarship applications for most central schemes open between July and October each year on the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).
• Students must submit fresh applications each academic year and maintain satisfactory academic progress to continue receiving scholarships.
• The Top Class Education Scholarship for SC students is particularly relevant as NEIGRIHMS is a centrally funded institution; students should verify the updated list of notified institutions each year.
• No institutional merit scholarships are mentioned in the official NEIGRIHMS prospectus.