NEIGRIHMS M.D General Medicine: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. No, there is no compulsory rural service bond or post-completion service obligation for MD/MS graduates from NEIGRIHMS. This is a significant advantage over many state government medical colleges that impose rural service bonds of 1-2 years with heavy financial penalties for non-compliance. However, candidates must note that a mid-course exit bond does apply: if you leave the course before completion, penalties range from Rs. 10 lakhs (Year 1 exit) to Rs. 20 lakhs (Year 3 exit), in addition to a Rs. 50,000 certificate release fee.

Ans. NEIGRIHMS functions as the apex referral hospital for all 8 North Eastern states, which means residents get exposure to a diverse and unique case mix including tropical diseases, altitude-related conditions, tribal health issues, and complex referral cases from across the region. While the absolute patient volume is lower compared to large metro hospitals like those in Kolkata or Delhi, the variety of cases and the high faculty-to-resident ratio (only 2 seats in General Medicine) ensures close mentorship and hands-on training. Students and alumni consistently highlight the quality of clinical teaching and the supportive academic environment.

Ans. MD General Medicine is one of the most competitive PG specialties at NEIGRIHMS. Based on 2026 NEET PG data, the All India Quota closing score for General Medicine at NEIGRIHMS was 628 (General category, Round 1), which is among the highest across all specialties offered at the institute. Given that there is only 1 AIQ seat, competition is extremely high. Candidates targeting this seat should aim for a NEET PG score well above 620 to have a realistic chance in Round 1 counselling.

Ans. No. The North East Open quota seats are exclusively reserved for candidates who hold a valid Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) or domicile certificate from one of the 8 North Eastern states: Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, or Sikkim. Candidates from other states can only apply for the 50% All India Quota seat through MCC counselling. The NEIGRIHMS Pass-Out quota is open to MBBS graduates of NEIGRIHMS irrespective of their domicile state.

Ans. MD residents at NEIGRIHMS receive a monthly stipend of approximately Rs. 75,000 in Year 1, Rs. 80,000 in Year 2, and Rs. 85,000 in Year 3, along with applicable Central Government Allowances (CCA and DA). Hostel accommodation is provided subject to availability at a nominal annual charge of Rs. 12,000. There is no compulsory rural service bond, so the stipend is the primary financial support throughout the 3-year programme. Mess charges are additional and are determined by the Mess Committee based on actual monthly expenditure.

Ans. Hostel accommodation at NEIGRIHMS is provided to Junior Residents (PG) subject to availability. Since the institute has a relatively small PG intake (35 total MD/MS seats across all specialties), most residents are typically able to secure hostel accommodation on campus. The campus is located in Mawdiangdiang, Shillong, which is a relatively quiet hill-station area, and on-campus accommodation is strongly recommended for residents given the distance from the city centre and the demanding nature of the residency schedule. Residents should confirm hostel availability at the time of joining.