Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]

Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS), Imphal, is a state government medical institution located in Porompat, Imphal East, Manipur, affiliated with Manipur University. The MBBS programme offers 150 seats over 4.5 years plus a mandatory one-year internship, with admission through NEET-UG. Total course fees are INR 2,05,650, making JNIMS one of the most affordable government MBBS colleges in Northeast India.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).

JNIMS MBBS Fees 2026

• Hostel and mess charges are levied separately and subject to revision by the institute.
• Fees are highly subsidized by the Manipur state government for eligible domicile candidates.

JNIMS MBBS Admission 2026

• Manipur state quota seats (85%) are allocated through counselling by the Directorate of Health Services, Manipur.
• All India Quota (15%) is managed by MCC at mcc.nic.in.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Biotechnology with English from a recognized board
• Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB for General category (40% for SC/ST/OBC and 45% for PwD candidates)
• Valid NEET-UG qualification in the current admission year
• Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31 of the year of admission
• Manipur domicile required for state quota seats under DHS Manipur counselling

Admission Process

• Qualify NEET-UG conducted by NTA and obtain a valid rank
• Register for Manipur State NEET-UG Counselling on the DHS Manipur portal after NEET result declaration
• Submit required documents and pay the counselling registration fee within the notified window
• Fill and lock college and course preferences on the state counselling portal
• Receive provisional seat allotment based on NEET rank, category, and Manipur domicile status
• Report to JNIMS with original documents on the allotted date and complete joining formalities

✓ Opt for this if

• Manipur domicile holder seeking affordable government MBBS in the state
• Total tuition of INR 2,05,650 fits the education budget
• Comfortable with Imphal as a base for clinical training and internship
• Planning to serve in Northeast India government health services after MBBS

✗ Skip if

• Non-Manipur domicile candidate with limited access to 85% state quota seats
• Seeking a metro-based college for broader clinical and research exposure
• Expecting corporate hospital placement support after completing MBBS
• Looking for a private medical college without bond obligations

JNIMS MBBS Scholarships 2026

• Post-matric scholarship applications are submitted on the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
• State scholarship details and disbursement are managed through the Manipur Social Welfare Department portal.

JNIMS MBBS FAQs

Ques. What is the total MBBS fee at JNIMS Imphal for a state-quota candidate?

Ans. The total course fee for MBBS at JNIMS Imphal under the state quota is INR 2,05,650 for the full 4.5-year academic programme. This amount is heavily subsidized by the Manipur state government. Hostel and mess charges are billed separately. Candidates should confirm the current year fee schedule through the official DHS Manipur counselling notification before reporting to the institute.

Ques. What was the expected NEET-UG rank required for JNIMS MBBS admission under the general category?

Ans. Based on trends from recent counselling cycles, General category candidates seeking JNIMS MBBS admission through Manipur state quota were typically required to hold a NEET-UG rank in the range of 12,000 to 17,000. These figures are indicative and change each year based on NEET difficulty, total applicants, and seat availability. Candidates should check the official Manipur DHS seat allotment results for the current cycle cutoff data.

Ques. Can students from states other than Manipur get admission to JNIMS MBBS?

Ans. Yes. Of the 150 total MBBS seats at JNIMS Imphal, 15 percent fall under the All India Quota (AIQ), which is open to candidates from across India through Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) at mcc.nic.in. The remaining 85 percent of seats are reserved for Manipur domicile students and are filled through DHS Manipur state counselling. Non-domicile candidates must qualify within the AIQ cutoff rank to secure admission.

Ques. With which university is JNIMS affiliated and is its MBBS degree recognized?

Ans. JNIMS Imphal is affiliated with Manipur University and its MBBS programme is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC), the statutory body regulating medical education in India. NMC recognition is a prerequisite for graduates to appear in the NEET-PG and for licensure. Candidates should verify the current NMC recognition status on the official NMC website before confirming admission.

Ques. What career options are available after MBBS from JNIMS Imphal?

Ans. Graduates of JNIMS Imphal can pursue careers in Manipur government health services, central health services, or private clinical practice. Many alumni appear for NEET-PG to join MD or MS or diploma programmes. The institute’s location in Imphal provides clinical exposure across a large attached hospital serving patients from Manipur and neighbouring northeastern states, which is valuable for building a practice or entering public health roles.