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Meghalaya Government Confirms MBBS Seats Allocated Solely on Merit
✍️ The Meghalayan Express
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 10:01 AM
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The Meghalaya government has stated that all MBBS seats in the state will be allotted strictly on the basis of merit, dismissing claims of preferential treatment.
New Delhi – The Meghalaya state administration announced that the allocation of MBBS seats in its medical colleges will be conducted solely on merit, according to the latest official statement. The decision comes amid growing public scrutiny over the transparency of medical seat distribution in the northeastern state.
The government clarified that the merit list will be derived from the national NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) scores, with no consideration for any non‑academic criteria. The state's health and family welfare department will oversee the process to ensure compliance with central guidelines.
Officials also indicated that the merit‑based approach aims to promote fairness and improve the quality of medical education in Meghalaya. They urged aspirants to focus on their entrance examination performance, as seat allotment will reflect the ranking strictly.
The announcement has been reported by The Meghalayan Express, which highlighted the government's commitment to meritocracy in medical admissions.
The government clarified that the merit list will be derived from the national NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) scores, with no consideration for any non‑academic criteria. The state's health and family welfare department will oversee the process to ensure compliance with central guidelines.
Officials also indicated that the merit‑based approach aims to promote fairness and improve the quality of medical education in Meghalaya. They urged aspirants to focus on their entrance examination performance, as seat allotment will reflect the ranking strictly.
The announcement has been reported by The Meghalayan Express, which highlighted the government's commitment to meritocracy in medical admissions.