I would advise you to not opt for NEIGRIHMS if you plan to pursue your residency in the US. It is better to look for other colleges if you are seeking admission through NEET. You can join a USMLE coaching during your MBBS degree itself. At some other college, you’ll be exposed to students who have cleared their USMLE. Almost negligible MBBS students from NEIGRIHMS apply for/ clear USMLE. The college is in a budding state, so the faculty isn’t sufficient. However, the teachers are helpful and supportive. 

NEIGRIHMS is not a very good option in your case.

I will try to answer this query as per my limited knowledge.

As for GMC, its teaching standards have declined. The classes aren’t as rich as in previous times. Even the study culture isn’t as good now. Only the brand name remains. Because of this, GSMC is currently much better ranked than GMC. So if you are from Lucknow, choose KGMU over GMC Mumbai. MBBS is quite stressful, and homely support does a lot for mental health.

Both GSMC and KGMU are good medical colleges. Choosing between these is a bit difficult. Research on the condition of PG reservation at Maharashtra colleges, and Provincial Health Services (PHS) rule in UP. This will help you make a better decision. 

Both GSMC Mumbai and KGMU are excellent choices.Choose between the two based on various factors that I have listed above. 

A close friend of mine studies at CMC Ludhiana and gave me insight into the actual scenario of academics there. 

• The academic environment may not be the best but it certainly is decent. You will have professors poking you to study hard, guide you, and keep track of your progress.
•  The institute has a very poor infrastructure that hinders the classroom experience to a certain extent.
• The institute has a decent number of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities and organizes a musical theatre every year.
• CMC Ludhiana fees are extremely high around INR 6.6 for the first year which keeps increasing. It may not seem worth it. 
• The hostel facilities are also average although better than many government colleges. 

Overall, if your only goal is to study and become a good doctor, CMC Ludhiana is a decent choice for sure but if you also want a dynamic college life then I will suggest considering other options.

No seats are reserved for ST candidates in AIQ and NEIGRIHMS Open for NE State and Sikkim permanent residents. 

The AIQ cutoff goes high. As per trend, it stands at around 540-550+. The cutoff for the NEIGRIHMS Open stands at around 460-480+.

I am listing down the seats reserved for ST students with prc of these states-

1. Arunachal Pradesh- 4 (depends on state merit lists)
2. Mizoram- 3 (depends on state merit lists)
3. Nagaland-8 (depends on state merit lists) 
4. Meghalaya-9 (depends on state merit lists)

I have given you a general idea as I don’t have the exact figures. 

I have a few friends who attended NEIGRIHMS. Their time at the institute has been quite good. It is a central Govt. medical college. There is also a hospital near the campus. The institute offers decent academics with good patient flow and cases. 

For an MBBS, NEIGRIHMS can be a decent option.

CMC is a minority-based institution where the majority of seats are reserved. General Category Students in the Open quota, hardly are allotted 4 seats so the cutoff is very unpredictable and changes every year depending on the level of difficulty of the exam and other factors. 

That said, it’s difficult to determine the minimum marks required to get admission to CMC Ludhiana without knowing your category and the year you will be attempting. The cutoff for the previous year for various categories are listed below:

To give a rough estimate, in a fairly easy paper, you need 600+ and in a difficult one, you might need 560+ that is if you want a general category seat (Open quota) in CMC for MBBS.