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Meghalaya Releases Counselling SOP for 138 MBBS Seats for 2026-27 Session
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🗓 17 Sep 2026, 12:01 PM
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The Meghalaya government has issued a standard operating procedure outlining the counselling process for 138 MBBS seats for the 2026‑27 academic year.
Meghalaya's Directorate of Medical Education has published a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to guide the counselling of 138 MBBS seats for the 2026‑27 academic session. The document, released on the state’s official portal, sets out the steps, timelines and eligibility criteria that aspirants must follow.
The SOP specifies that candidates who have qualified the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and meet the state’s domicile requirements will be considered. It outlines a phased counselling schedule, beginning with the release of a merit list, followed by seat allocation, document verification and final admission.
By formalising the process, the state aims to ensure transparency and fairness in the distribution of its limited medical seats. Officials noted that the new guidelines will help streamline admissions and reduce ambiguities for students from Meghalaya and neighboring regions.
The release comes as the state seeks to expand its medical education capacity while maintaining rigorous standards, offering a clearer pathway for aspiring doctors in the Northeast.
The SOP specifies that candidates who have qualified the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and meet the state’s domicile requirements will be considered. It outlines a phased counselling schedule, beginning with the release of a merit list, followed by seat allocation, document verification and final admission.
By formalising the process, the state aims to ensure transparency and fairness in the distribution of its limited medical seats. Officials noted that the new guidelines will help streamline admissions and reduce ambiguities for students from Meghalaya and neighboring regions.
The release comes as the state seeks to expand its medical education capacity while maintaining rigorous standards, offering a clearer pathway for aspiring doctors in the Northeast.