Manipur NEET PG 2026 State Counselling: Registration & Seat Allotment Dates

The Directorate of Health Services (DHS), Manipur has announced the official counselling schedule for NEET PG 2026 state quota seats. Qualified MBBS doctors seeking admission to postgraduate medical programmes in Manipur must register and complete choice filling between November 3 and 10, 2026, with seat allotment results published on November 14. This is the only window for state quota admission in Manipur for this year, and missing the deadline closes this pathway entirely. The schedule covers three major institutes: Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) Imphal, Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) Imphal, and specified seats at Lokopriya Gopinath Bordoloi Regional Institute of Mental Health (LGBRIMH) in Tezpur.

Manipur NEET PG 2026 Round 1 Timeline: Key Dates You Must Know

The DHS Manipur has structured the entire Round 1 process across a two-week window. Online registration, choice filling, and document verification all run concurrently from November 3 to 10, 2026. This compressed timeline means you cannot delay any step—all three must be completed within the same seven-day period. The merit list of applied candidates will be published on November 13, followed by the seat allotment result on November 14.

Reporting and joining at your allotted institute must occur between November 14 and 16, 2026. This is a critical three-day window; failure to report within this period may result in forfeiture of your seat. Plan your travel and institutional arrangements well in advance, as this reporting deadline is non-negotiable and applies uniformly across all candidates.

• Registration and choice filling: November 3–10, 2026
• Document verification: November 3–10, 2026 (concurrent)
• Merit list publication: November 13, 2026
• Seat allotment result: November 14, 2026
• Reporting and joining: November 14–16, 2026

Which Institutes Offer Seats Under Manipur State Quota?

Only three medical institutes participate in the Manipur state quota counselling. RIMS Imphal and JNIMS Imphal are the primary teaching hospitals in the state and offer the majority of postgraduate seats across multiple specialities. LGBRIMH in Tezpur (Assam) offers a specified number of seats, typically in psychiatry and related mental health disciplines.

If you are domiciled in Manipur or meet the state's residency criteria, these three institutes represent your only option for state quota admission. All India Quota (AIQ) seats at these and other institutes across India remain separate and are allocated through the national NEET PG counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). State quota seats are reserved exclusively for eligible state residents and are typically more accessible than AIQ seats for domicile candidates.

• Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal
• Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS), Imphal
• Lokopriya Gopinath Bordoloi Regional Institute of Mental Health (LGBRIMH), Tezpur (specified seats only)

Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Apply for Manipur NEET PG Counselling?

To be eligible for Manipur state quota counselling, you must first have qualified NEET PG 2026, which was conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) on August 30, 2026. You must have achieved the prescribed cut-off percentile set by DHS Manipur; this cut-off is typically higher for general category candidates and lower for reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, EWS). Check the official DHS Manipur portal for the exact cut-off percentile applicable to your category.

Beyond the NEET PG score, you must hold a valid MBBS degree from a recognised Indian medical college and have completed your compulsory rotating internship by the cut-off date specified in the notification. You must also possess permanent or provisional registration with the State Medical Council or the National Medical Commission (NMC). Critically, domicile or bonafide residency rules of Manipur apply strictly to state quota seats. If you do not meet the domicile requirement, you are ineligible for state quota counselling and must apply only through the All India Quota route.

• Qualified NEET PG 2026 with the prescribed cut-off percentile
• MBBS degree from a recognised Indian medical college
• Completed compulsory rotating internship by the cut-off date
• Permanent or provisional registration with State Medical Council or NMC
• Domicile or bonafide residency status in Manipur (mandatory for state quota)

Documents You Must Prepare Before Registration Opens

Registration opens on November 3, and you must have all required documents scanned and ready before that date. Delays in document preparation are a common reason candidates miss the registration deadline. Prepare high-quality scans (preferably PDF format) of each document listed below and store them in an easily accessible folder on your computer or cloud storage.

The DHS Manipur portal will require you to upload these documents as part of the online registration process. Incomplete or illegible scans may lead to rejection during document verification, so ensure each file is clear and complete. If you hold a category certificate (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, or PwD), include it; if not applicable, note that in your application. Domicile certificate is mandatory and must be issued by the competent authority of Manipur—obtain this well in advance if you do not already hold one.

• NEET PG 2026 scorecard and admit card
• MBBS degree certificate and all MBBS marksheets
• Internship completion certificate
• Medical Council registration certificate (permanent or provisional)
• Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets (proof of date of birth)
• Domicile certificate issued by Manipur competent authority
• Category certificate if applicable (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD)
• Valid photo identity proof (Aadhaar card or passport)

Step-by-Step Registration Process on the DHS Manipur Portal

Visit the official DHS Manipur portal at manipurhealthdirectorate.mn.gov.in and locate the NEET PG 2026 counselling registration link. The link will be prominently displayed on the homepage during the registration window. Click on it to access the registration form. Fill in all personal details (name, date of birth, contact information), academic details (MBBS college, year of graduation), and NEET PG 2026 details (roll number, score, percentile).

Upload scanned copies of all required documents in the specified format (usually PDF). Pay careful attention to file size limits and resolution requirements stated on the portal. Once all documents are uploaded, proceed to the payment gateway and pay the counselling registration fee through online mode (credit card, debit card, or net banking). After successful payment, submit your application. Download and save the confirmation page with your registration number; you will need this for all future correspondence and to track your application status.

• Visit manipurhealthdirectorate.mn.gov.in
• Click the NEET PG 2026 counselling registration link
• Fill in personal, academic, and NEET PG 2026 details
• Upload scanned copies of all required documents
• Pay the counselling registration fee online
• Submit the application and download the confirmation page

Choice Filling and Locking: Strategy for Selecting Your Speciality and Institute

Choice filling runs concurrently with registration (November 3–10, 2026) on the same portal. After registration, you will be presented with a list of available specialities and seats at RIMS Imphal, JNIMS Imphal, and LGBRIMH. You must rank these choices in order of your preference. The counselling algorithm will allocate seats based on your rank, merit position, and availability. You can modify your choices at any time during the choice-filling window, but once you lock your choices on or before November 10, you cannot change them.

Strategy matters here: rank specialities and institutes in genuine order of preference, not based on perceived ease of entry. If you lock choices too early, you may miss updates on seat availability or changes to the seat matrix. However, do not wait until the last day, as portal congestion or technical issues could prevent you from locking in time. Aim to lock your choices by November 9 at the latest. Remember that state quota seats are limited; your actual allotment depends on your merit rank and the choices you have locked.

• Choice filling window: November 3–10, 2026
• Rank specialities and institutes in genuine order of preference
• Modify choices anytime before locking
• Lock choices by November 10, 2026 (do not wait until the last day)
• Allotment is based on merit rank and locked choices

Document Verification: What Happens and What You Must Do

Document verification is a concurrent process running from November 3 to 10, 2026. The DHS Manipur will review the scanned documents you have uploaded to confirm their authenticity and completeness. If any document is found to be illegible, incomplete, or inconsistent with your application details, you will be notified and asked to resubmit or clarify. Respond to any such requests immediately; delays in document verification can result in your application being rejected or your merit list position being affected.

Ensure that all documents match the information you have provided in your application form. For example, your name, date of birth, and MBBS college must be consistent across your NEET PG scorecard, MBBS degree certificate, and domicile certificate. Any discrepancy will flag your application for manual review and may delay the publication of the merit list. If you have any doubts about document authenticity or format, contact the DHS Manipur helpline before submitting your application.

• Document verification runs November 3–10, 2026 (concurrent with registration)
• DHS Manipur will review uploaded documents for authenticity and completeness
• Respond immediately to any requests for clarification or resubmission
• Ensure all documents are consistent with your application details
• Contact DHS Manipur helpline if you have doubts about document format or authenticity

Merit List and Seat Allotment: What Happens After November 10

On November 13, 2026, the DHS Manipur will publish the merit list of all applied candidates. This list will rank candidates based on their NEET PG 2026 score, category, and other criteria specified in the notification. Check the portal on November 13 to confirm that your name appears on the merit list and that your rank is correctly displayed. If you find any error in your rank or score, contact the DHS Manipur immediately with supporting documents.

The seat allotment result will be published on November 14, 2026. This result will show which speciality and institute you have been allotted based on your merit rank and locked choices. Download and save this result immediately. If you have been allotted a seat, you must report to the allotted institute between November 14 and 16, 2026. If you have not been allotted a seat in Round 1, you may be eligible for subsequent rounds (if announced); watch the DHS Manipur portal for updates on Round 2 or stray vacancy counselling.

• Merit list publication: November 13, 2026
• Check your name, rank, and score on the merit list
• Report any errors immediately to DHS Manipur
• Seat allotment result: November 14, 2026
• Download and save your allotment letter
• Report to your allotted institute by November 16, 2026

Reporting and Joining: The Final Step to Secure Your Seat

Reporting is the final and most critical step. You have only three days (November 14–16, 2026) to report to your allotted institute with all original documents and complete the joining formalities. Failure to report within this window will result in automatic forfeiture of your seat, and it will be offered to the next candidate on the merit list. Plan your travel well in advance; do not assume you can arrange travel at the last minute.

When you report, bring all original documents (NEET PG scorecard, MBBS degree certificate, internship completion certificate, medical council registration certificate, domicile certificate, category certificate if applicable, and valid photo ID). The institute will verify these documents, complete your admission formalities, and issue your joining letter. Once you have joined, you are officially admitted to the postgraduate programme. If you are unable to report due to genuine emergency, contact the DHS Manipur and the institute immediately; late reporting may not be permitted.

• Reporting window: November 14–16, 2026 (non-negotiable)
• Bring all original documents to the institute
• Complete admission formalities and collect joining letter
• Failure to report results in automatic forfeiture of seat
• Contact DHS Manipur and institute immediately if you face genuine emergency

Why Manipur State Quota Matters: Advantage for Domicile Candidates

Manipur state quota seats are significantly more accessible to domicile candidates than All India Quota (AIQ) seats. Because state quota seats are reserved exclusively for Manipur residents, competition is lower and merit cut-offs are typically lower than AIQ cut-offs for the same specialities. If you are domiciled in Manipur, applying through state quota counselling gives you a much stronger chance of securing a seat in your preferred speciality compared to competing in the national AIQ pool.

However, state quota seats are limited in number. RIMS and JNIMS together offer only a finite number of postgraduate seats across all specialities, and these are divided among general, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD categories. Missing the state quota counselling deadline means you lose this advantage for the year and must rely solely on AIQ seats, where competition is significantly higher. This is why timely registration and choice filling are so critical for Manipur domicile candidates.

• State quota seats are reserved exclusively for Manipur domicile candidates
• Merit cut-offs for state quota are typically lower than AIQ cut-offs
• Competition is lower in state quota counselling
• State quota seats are limited in number
• Missing the deadline closes this pathway for the year

Frequently asked questions

Mark November 3–10, 2026, on your calendar as the critical registration window for Manipur NEET PG 2026 state quota counselling. Prepare all documents now, verify your eligibility (especially domicile status), and plan to register early to avoid last-minute delays. Watch the DHS Manipur portal closely for the merit list on November 13 and seat allotment on November 14, and ensure you report to your allotted institute by November 16 to secure your seat.