Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
at North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences - [NEIGRIHMS]
Accepted entrance exams
Fees
Fees at North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program are structured to be accessible and comprehensive. The initial payment during admission amounts to Rs. 47,600, which includes a refundable security deposit of Rs. 20,000. The annual tuition fee is Rs. 16,600 for subsequent years. Hostel fees are incorporated within this structure, while mess fees are additional and cost approximately Rs.
3,720 to 4,000 per month, or Rs. 120 per day. Examination fees are Rs. 1,400 for university exams. Scholarships are not provided by the institute itself; however, students may apply for government scholarships based on categories such as Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and family income criteria through national portals. The fee structure ensures affordability, with financial assistance available through external scholarships.
About Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
NEIGRIHMS Shillong offers MBBS across 50 seats, of which 42 are reserved for permanent residents of the 8 North-Eastern states and 8 seats fall under the All India Quota. The 5.5-year programme includes a mandatory one-year rotatory internship with a monthly stipend of INR 26,300. Admission is through NEET-UG. Annual institutional fees are INR 16,600.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open August 2026 (Tentative).
Key Points
- MBBS graduates receive a degree issued directly by NEIGRIHMS as an Institute of National Importance, not by an affiliating university
- Clinical training spans specialty departments including NE-region endemic disease management at the 700-bed tertiary referral hospital
- Compulsory one-year rotatory internship is conducted entirely within NEIGRIHMS hospital departments in Shillong
NEIGRIHMS MBBS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition and Institutional Fees | INR 16,600 per year |
| One-time Institutional Fees (Admission and University Enrolment) | INR 11,000 |
| Security Deposits (refundable, one-time) | INR 20,000 |
| Total (over 5 annual payments, all institutional fees) | INR 1,14,000 |
- Security deposits of INR 20,000 are refundable on successful internship completion.
- Mess and hostel charges are payable separately as per actuals.
- The above fees apply to all categories with no differential fee for reserved category candidates.
NEIGRIHMS MBBS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG 2026 Conducted | 4 May 2026 |
| NEET-UG 2026 Result Declared | June 2026 |
| NEIGRIHMS NE-Quota Counselling Registration Closing | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Session Commencement | August to September 2026 (Tentative) |
- 8 AIQ seats are filled through MCC MBBS counselling at mcc.nic.in as per the MCC schedule.
- 42 NE-quota seats are filled through NEIGRIHMS own counselling notified at neigrihms.gov.in.
- Original residence certificate from the respective NE state is mandatory for NE-quota counselling.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English as compulsory subjects
- Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB for General category and 40% for SC/ST/OBC-NC and PH candidates
- Age minimum 17 years as on 31 December 2026 with no upper age limit
- Valid NEET-UG 2026 score mandatory for all categories and all quota seats
- Permanent residency certificate from one of the 8 NE states required for NE-quota seats
Admission Process
- Qualify NEET-UG 2026 and check your score on the NTA official website
- For AIQ seats: register on mcc.nic.in and participate in MCC centralized counselling
- For NE-quota seats: watch neigrihms.gov.in for the NEIGRIHMS counselling notification expected in August 2026
- Upload residence certificate, NEET scorecard, 10+2 marksheet, and category certificate during online registration
- Attend allotment, report to NEIGRIHMS Shillong with original documents, pay fees, and begin the session
✓ Opt for this if
- You are a NEET-UG qualifier and a permanent resident of any of the 8 NE states
- You want to study medicine at a nationally important institute at very low government fees
- You want clinical exposure at a tertiary referral hospital serving the entire NE region
- You plan to serve or specialize in healthcare in the Northeast after completing MBBS
✗ Skip if
- You are not a NE resident and cannot secure one of the 8 AIQ seats
- Your NEET-UG score is not competitive enough for the highly contested NE-quota or AIQ merit
- You prefer studying MBBS in a metro city with broader postgraduate institute options nearby
NEIGRIHMS MBBS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| NSP Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | As per category and income slab | SC/ST students. Apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| NSP Central Sector Scholarship for College Students | INR 12,000 per year | Top merit students with family income below INR 8,00,000 per annum |
| State Government Scholarships | Variable by state | Students from respective NE state government scholarship portals |
- No institute-level scholarships are offered at NEIGRIHMS for MBBS.
- Internship stipend is disbursed separately during the internship year as per NEIGRIHMS norms.
NEIGRIHMS MBBS FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for MBBS at NEIGRIHMS Shillong?
Ans. The total institutional fee for MBBS at NEIGRIHMS over the 5.5-year programme is INR 1,14,000. This covers five annual payments of INR 16,600, a one-time institutional fee of INR 11,000, and a refundable security deposit of INR 20,000. Mess charges and hostel fees are separate. The security deposit is refunded after successful completion of the mandatory internship.
Ques. How is the MBBS seat matrix distributed at NEIGRIHMS?
Ans. NEIGRIHMS offers 50 MBBS seats in total. Of these, 18 are under the NE Open quota for all 8 NE states, 14 are for Meghalaya state residents, 10 are for Nagaland state residents, and 8 seats are under the All India Quota filled through MCC counselling. Candidates from outside the NE region can only compete for the 8 AIQ seats.
Ques. Is NEET-UG mandatory for MBBS admission at NEIGRIHMS?
Ans. Yes. A valid NEET-UG score is mandatory for all MBBS seats at NEIGRIHMS, including both the NE-quota seats and the All India Quota seats. NEIGRIHMS does not conduct a separate entrance exam for MBBS. The cutoff percentile for NE-quota seats is generally lower than the AIQ cutoff due to the regional preference in eligibility.
Ques. How is admission conducted for NE-quota seats at NEIGRIHMS MBBS?
Ans. For the 42 NE-quota seats (Meghalaya, Nagaland, and NE Open), NEIGRIHMS conducts its own counselling, separate from MCC. Eligible candidates must hold a valid NEET-UG score and a permanent residence certificate from the respective NE state. The counselling notification is published at neigrihms.gov.in, typically in August. For the 8 AIQ seats, candidates register on mcc.nic.in.
Ques. What is the internship stipend for MBBS at NEIGRIHMS?
Ans. MBBS interns at NEIGRIHMS receive a monthly stipend of INR 26,300 during the compulsory one-year rotatory internship. The internship is conducted at NEIGRIHMS hospital and covers all major clinical departments. Completion of the internship is mandatory for the award of the MBBS degree and for applying to PG medical entrance exams.