Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria - MBBS Course

Shillong Medical College, Academic Session 2025-26

State Quota Seats (42 Seats) - Eligibility Criteria

Criteria Type	Requirements
Domicile & Tribal Status	Must be from Scheduled Tribe or Scheduled Caste (including Other Scheduled Tribes and SC) of Meghalaya Must hold a valid certificate issued by the competent authority in the State AND Must be a permanent resident of Meghalaya possessing a Permanent Residential Certificate (PRC) PRC issued in accordance with Government of Meghalaya Political Department Letter No. POL.97/74/174 dated 10th July 1983
Academic Eligibility	Must have passed 2nd Pre-University Course / Higher Secondary (10+2) / Equivalent Examination English as one of the subjects is mandatory Minimum 50% marks in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Bio-technology taken together For ST/SC/OST candidates: Minimum 40% marks in the aforesaid subjects Must have appeared in NEET-UG 2025 Examination and declared qualified Merit determined strictly on the basis of All-India Rank (AIR) in NEET-UG 2025
Age Criteria	Candidate's age shall not be below 17 years on 31st December of the admission year (2025)
Medical Fitness	Candidate should be medically fit Must be certified by a medical board constituted by the Health & Family Welfare Department, Meghalaya

All India Quota Seats (8 Seats) - Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility

As per NEET-UG Bulletin 2025
All eligibility criteria will follow the guidelines specified in the NEET-UG 2025 Information Bulletin issued by National Testing Agency (NTA)

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)

Reservation

2% reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
In accordance with Government of India norms
Refer to National Medical Commission Guidelines (NMCG)
Also refer NEET UG-2025 National Testing Agency Information Bulletin Clause 6.2.4 and clause 6.7

Important Notes:

NEET-UG 2025 Mandatory: All candidates must have appeared and qualified in NEET-UG 2025 conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA)
Compliance: Admissions in compliance with Section 10 (D) of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (as amended)
Supreme Court Orders: In accordance with orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India
Reservation Policy: Reservation of seats as per Reservation & Roster policy of the State of Meghalaya
Merit Basis: Eligibility strictly based on merit determined by NEET-UG 2025 marks
Medical Examination: Selected candidates must undergo medical examination at the Institute
Bond Agreement: Selected candidates required to execute a Bond of Agreement as condition of admission

Application Process:

Online applications available from 5th September, 2025 at:

Health & Family Welfare Department: https://meghealth.gov.in/
Shillong Medical College: https://smcshillong.ac.in/