Manipur NEET PG 2026 counselling schedule released: register by November 10

The Directorate of Health Services (DHS), Manipur, today, November 3, 2026, released the state counselling schedule for NEET PG 2026. This schedule outlines the process for admission to postgraduate medical seats under the Manipur state quota.

The official notification is available on the DHS Manipur portal at manipurhealthdirectorate.mn.gov.in. Only candidates who qualified NEET PG 2026, conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) on August 30, 2026, are eligible to apply for these state quota seats.

Manipur NEET PG 2026 Round 1 Counselling Schedule

The first round of counselling for NEET PG 2026 in Manipur commenced today with the opening of online registration, choice filling, and document verification. These processes will continue until November 10, 2026. Following this, the merit list of applied candidates is scheduled for publication on November 13, 2026, with the seat allotment results to be released the next day.

Candidates who are allotted seats must complete their reporting and joining formalities at the respective institutes between November 14 and November 16, 2026. The official schedule PDF was initially released on November 2, 2026.

Eligibility and Participating Institutions

To be eligible for the Manipur NEET PG 2026 state counselling, candidates must have qualified NEET PG 2026 with the prescribed cut-off percentile. Also, applicants are required to hold an MBBS degree from a recognised Indian medical college and must have completed a compulsory rotating internship by the specified cut-off date. Permanent or provisional registration with the State Medical Council or MCI/NMC is also mandatory. Domicile or bonafide residency rules of Manipur apply specifically for state quota seats.

The participating institutes under the Manipur State Quota include the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) Imphal, Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) Imphal, and specified postgraduate seats at Lokopriya Gopinath Bordoloi Regional Institute of Mental Health (LGBRIMH) Tezpur. Manipur currently has no private PG medical institutions for 2026 admissions.

Seat Matrix and Fees

Manipur offers a total of 250 government postgraduate medical seats for 2026 admissions. RIMS, Imphal, accounts for 166 PG seats, with 83 designated for the All India Quota (AIQ) and 83 for the state quota. JNIMS, Imphal, provides over 74 PG seats. The total number of state quota seats across government colleges is approximately 167. The annual tuition fees for PG courses in government colleges in Manipur range from ₹30,000 to ₹45,000 per year.

Admission to Manipur NEET PG 2026 will be based on NEET PG merit, eligibility criteria, reservation policies, and seat availability. This state-level process is distinct from the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) counselling conducted for All India Quota seats. The minimum age for NEET UG counselling, for reference, is 17 years old on or before December 31, 2026.

Application Procedure and Next Steps

Candidates interested in applying for the Manipur NEET PG 2026 state quota seats must follow a specific online procedure. The first step involves visiting the official DHS Manipur portal at manipurhealthdirectorate.mn.gov.in and accessing the NEET PG 2026 counselling registration link. Applicants are required to fill in their personal, academic, and NEET PG 2026 details accurately.

Following the form submission, scanned copies of all necessary documents must be uploaded, and the counselling registration fee paid through the online mode. After successful submission, candidates should download the confirmation page. It is also advised to download the official schedule PDF from the DHS Manipur portal, note all important dates for registration, choice filling, and reporting, and ensure all required documents are arranged in scanned format in advance. Missing the DHS Manipur deadline will close this route for the year.

1. Visit the official DHS Manipur portal at manipurhealthdirectorate.mn.gov.in.
2. Open the Manipur NEET PG 2026 counselling registration link.
3. Fill in personal, academic, and NEET PG 2026 details.
4. Upload scanned copies of all required documents.
5. Pay the counselling registration fee through the online mode.
6. Submit the application and download the confirmation page.
7. Download the official schedule PDF from manipurhealthdirectorate.mn.gov.in.
8. Note the registration, choice filling, and reporting dates.
9. Check eligibility criteria including domicile requirements.
10. Arrange all documents in scanned format in advance.
11. Keep the counselling registration fee ready for online payment.
12. Register on time and lock choices before the deadline.
13. Watch for the Round 1 seat allotment result and any revised schedule or seat matrix updates on the DHS Manipur portal.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

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