Manipur NEET Counselling 2026: Registration Process, Counselling Procedure, Required Documents
Cracking NEET 2026 is indeed a remarkable achievement; however, the journey does not end at that point if you wish to secure a seat for an MBBS or BDS in Manipur. Next up is participation in the Manipur NEET Counselling 2026, the official process for allotting seats in government/private medical/dental colleges in the state quota.
This all-important process for the 85% state quota is conducted by the Directorate of Health Services (DHS) Manipur. In this article, you can find information related to eligibility, registration, important dates, seat matrix, etc.
1.0Official Website of Manipur NEET Counselling 2026
Candidates should use only the official counselling website for registration, counselling notifications, merit list, seat allotment, and admission updates.
2.0Manipur NEET Counselling 2026: Overview
3.0 Manipur NEET Counselling Schedule 2026
The official counselling schedule will be released after the declaration of the NEET UG 2026 result.
Candidates should regularly check the official counselling website for the latest schedule.
4.0Manipur NEET Counselling 2026 – Registration Process
Here’s how candidates generally register:
1. Visit the Official Website
Go to manipurhealthdirectorate.mn.gov.in or visit the Directorate office for official notices.
2. Download the Application Form
Download the NEET Counselling application form (if the offline process continues).
3. Fill Out the Application Form
Enter the following details:
- NEET Roll Number
- NEET Score
- Personal Details
- Academic Details
4. Attach Required Documents
- Passport-size photographs
- Photocopies of the NEET Scorecard
- Domicile Certificate
- Educational Certificates
5. Submit the Application Form
Submit the completed application form to the Directorate or as per the instructions mentioned in the official notification.
6. Pay the Counselling Fee
Pay the counselling fee as specified in the official circular.
7. Check the Merit List
The provisional merit list will be published on the official website or displayed on the Directorate notice board.
Note: The state may switch to online registration, so always confirm the registration mode for 2026.
5.0Manipur NEET Counselling Seat Matrix
The Directorate of Health Services (DHS), Government of Manipur publishes the official seat matrix before each round of Manipur NEET UG Counselling.
The official seat matrix is released before every counselling round and is updated based on seat availability, reservation policy, participating colleges, and the counselling schedule notified by the Directorate of Health Services (DHS), Government of Manipur.
NRI and Management Quota seats, where applicable, are notified separately for the eligible participating institutions.
6.0List of Colleges Participating in Manipur NEET Counselling 2026
Government Medical College
1. Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS), Imphal
Government Dental College
1. Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal
- BDS Seats: Approx 50 (BDS admissions under NEET, but RIMS is centrally managed; seat matrix varies annually)
Private Medical College
1. Shija Academy of Health Sciences, Imphal
- Recently approved with Approx 150 seats
7.0List of Documents Required for Manipur NEET Counselling 2026
Candidates should keep the following documents ready for counselling and admission:
- NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
- NEET UG 2026 Scorecard
- Class 10 Mark Sheet and Certificate (Proof of Date of Birth)
- Class 12 Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate
- Transfer Certificate (TC), if applicable
- Character Certificate
- Migration Certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar Card or any other valid Photo ID
- Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC)/Domicile Certificate (for candidates claiming State Quota eligibility, if applicable)
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable
- PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) Certificate, if applicable
- Passport-size Photographs
- Manipur NEET Counselling Registration/Application Form
- Seat Allotment Letter
Candidates must produce the original documents along with self-attested photocopies at the time of document verification and admission.
The Directorate of Health Services (DHS), Government of Manipur may notify additional documents, if required, in the official counselling notification for the 2026 admission session.
8.0Eligibility Criteria for Manipur NEET Counselling 2026
Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:
1. NEET UG Qualification
Candidates must qualify NEET UG 2026 with the minimum required percentile:
- UR: 50th percentile
- SC/ST/OBC: 40th percentile
- UR-PwD: 45th percentile
2. Domicile Requirement
- Must be a bona fide resident of Manipur or have studied in the state for a specific number of years as per state norms.
3. Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) with:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology/Biotechnology
- English
Minimum qualifying marks:
- General: 50%
- SC/ST/OBC: 40%
4. Age Limit
- Candidates must be at least 17 years old by 31st December 2026.
5. AIQ Participation
- Candidates from Manipur can also apply under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) counselling conducted by MCC.
- The state quota counselling process is separate and mandatory for admission to state quota seats.
9.0Reservation Policy in Manipur NEET Counselling
Reservation in Manipur NEET Counselling is provided as per the Government of Manipur reservation policy and the admission rules notified by the Directorate of Health Services (DHS), Government of Manipur.
Candidates claiming reservation must submit valid category certificates and supporting documents issued by the competent authority during counselling and document verification.