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MBBS in Meghalaya

Counselling Authority: Meghalaya HSSLC Board

Type: State Counselling · 4 Rounds

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Medical Colleges

3

2 Govt · 1 Pvt

Total MBBS Seats

200

Approx. 2026

State Quota

85%

Of total seats

AIQ Quota

15%

All India Quota

About Meghalaya for MBBS

Meghalaya is a beautiful North-Eastern state of India, known for its green hills, waterfalls, living root bridges, and rich tribal culture. The state plays an important role in eco-tourism, natural heritage, and regional education development in North-East India. With developing infrastructure, improving connectivity, and growing educational institutions, Meghalaya is gradually attracting students from different parts of India, including both North and South India.

NEET / MBBS Importance

Meghalaya is an emerging state in medical education under NEET-based MBBS admission. The state currently has limited medical colleges compared to larger states, but opportunities exist through state quota, All India Quota, and private medical education options. Medical admissions are mainly conducted through NEET UG counselling processes, and seats are distributed based on NEET rank, category, and counselling participation. Students from Meghalaya, as well as other states, can explore opportunities depending on eligibility rules. The presence of English as the medium of education makes Meghalaya accessible for students from both North and South India. With improving healthcare infrastructure and gradual expansion of medical education, Meghalaya is becoming a developing option for NEET aspirants looking at North-East India medical admission opportunities.

Explore Meghalaya MBBS Details

Medical Colleges in Meghalaya

2 Government · 1 Private · 3 Total — click any college for full details

Important Information

Major Cities

Shillong (capital city)TuraJowaiNongpohWilliamnagar

Languages

Primary
MBBS MediumEnglish

Weather & Climate

Typecool and high-rainfall climate
summersMild and pleasant
monsoonHeavy rainfall (among the highest rainfall regions in the world, especially the Cherrapunji/Mawsynram region)
wintersCool and comfortable

Tourist Destinations

Shillong: Umiam Lake, Police Bazaar, Shillong Peak
Cherrapunji (Sohra): Nohkalikai Falls, Seven Sisters Falls
Mawlynnong: Known as one of the cleanest villages in Asia
Dawki: Crystal clear Umngot River
Living Root Bridges (Nongriat area): Unique natural bio-engineering structures

Food & Culture

Popular Foods

Jadoh (rice and meat dish)Dohneiiong (pork curry)Tungrymbai (fermented soybean dish)

The culture reflects Khasi, Garo, and Jaintia tribal traditions, folk music, festivals, and community living.

Airports

Shillong Airport (Umroi Airport), the primary airport of the state (domestic connectivity)
Nearby Major Airport: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati (Assam), A major international and domestic connectivity hub used by most Meghalaya travelers