Manipur NEET PG Counselling 2026: Dates, Registration, Eligibility, Seat Matrix & Process

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The NEET PG 2026 Exam was conducted by NBEMS on August 30, 2026, andresults are expected to be declared by September 30, 2026.

Manipur NEET PG Counselling 2026 will be conducted for admission to MD and MS courses in top PG medical colleges in Manipur under the state counselling process. Candidates who qualify NEET PG 2026 and meet the eligibility requirements can participate in the counselling process for state quota seats. The admission process is based on NEET PG rank, category, choice preference and the availability of seats in the participating institutions.

The latest available JNIMS PG admission notice listed 91 postgraduate seats, including 47 State Quota seats and 44 All India Quota seats. Candidates should therefore check the updated Manipur NEET PG seat matrix and previous closing ranks to assess their chances of securing their preferred MD/MS specialisation. The Manipur NEET PG counselling fee was ₹1,300 in the previous counselling cycle, while the fee for 2026 will be confirmed in the official notification.

The Manipur NEET PG Counselling process 2026 will broadly include:

NEET PG Rank → Registration → Fee Payment → State Merit List → Choice Filling → Seat Allotment → Document Verification → Admission

Manipur NEET PG Counselling 2026: Overview 

Here is an overview for students to understand Manipur NEET PG Counselling 2026:

Manipur NEET PG Counselling 2026 Dates

The 2026 Manipur NEET PG counselling timetable has not been issued yet. Candidates should wait for the official notification instead of relying on the previous year's dates. The national examination timeline currently relevant to the admission cycle is:

Manipur NEET PG Seat Matrix 2026

The Manipur NEET PG Seat Matrix 2026 will determine the actual number of MD, MS and Diploma seats available to candidates in each counselling round.

The seat position is not necessarily fixed throughout the admission process. Vacancies may emerge because of:

• Candidates not joining allotted seats
• Upgradation in subsequent rounds
• Resignation or withdrawal, wherever permitted
• Newly approved seats
• Changes in AIQ/state allocation
• Category-wise seat conversion
• Vacancies remaining after an earlier round

JNIMS PG Seat Distribution: Previous Cycle

The 2025-26 JNIMS admission notification provides a useful example of how the seats were distributed. JNIMS had 91 PG seats, divided as follows.

Manipur NEET PG Counselling 2026 Eligibility

Before applying, candidates should confirm that they satisfy both NEET PG eligibility requirements and the conditions applicable to Manipur State Quota admission.

The major requirements are:

Manipur NEET PG Counselling Process 2026

The admission procedure can be viewed as a series of separate stages rather than one single application.

How to Register for Manipur NEET PG Counselling 2026?

The Manipur NEET PG 2026 application procedure is yet to be notified.

Candidates should not assume that the registration system of UG medical e-counselling will automatically apply for PG admissions. Manipur PG admission 2023 is notified separately through the Directorate of Medical Education and participating institutions. 

Step 1: Check the PG Admission Notice

Visit the official Manipur Directorate website and locate the notification for NEET PG 2026 State-level PG Counselling.

Step 2: Read Category Requirements

Identify whether you are applying under:

• Direct
• In-Service
• Institutional Preference
• Any other category mentioned in the 2026 notification

Step 3: Obtain the Prescribed Application

Download the application form or access the online registration link provided by the authority.

Step 4: Enter NEET PG Information

The application is expected to require information such as:

• NEET PG roll number
• NEET PG rank
• NEET PG score
• Personal details
• MBBS qualification
• Internship information
• Medical registration details
• Category
• Service details, where applicable
• Institutional eligibility, where applicable

Step 5: Attach Supporting Documents

Upload or attach the documents specified in the official instructions.

Step 6: Pay the Applicable Fee

Complete the fee payment through the method specified by the counselling authority.

Step 7: Submit and Preserve Proof

After submission, candidates should retain the application form, acknowledgement and payment receipt.

Documents Needed for Manipur NEET PG Counselling 2026

Candidates should arrange the following documents before the application and admission process:

NEET PG Documents

• NEET PG 2026 admit card
• NEET PG 2026 scorecard/rank letter
• NEET PG application details
• NEET PG result

MBBS Documents

• MBBS degree/provisional certificate
• MBBS marksheets
• Internship completion certificate
• Permanent medical registration certificate
• Medical registration renewal document, if applicable

Personal Documents

• Class 10 certificate
• Class 12 certificate
• Date-of-birth proof
• Government-issued photo ID
• Recent passport-size photographs

Category/Service Documents

• SC/ST/OBC certificate, where applicable
• PwD certificate, where applicable
• Manipur eligibility/domicile document, wherever prescribed
• In-Service certificate
• NOC from the concerned department, where applicable
• Institutional Preference documents, where required

Admission-Stage Documents

• Application form
• Fee receipt
• Merit/selection letter
• Seat allotment document
• Original certificates
• Any undertaking prescribed by the institute

Manipur NEET PG Counselling 2026: Number of Rounds

The previous Manipur State-level PG counselling schedule consisted of four rounds/stages:

• First Round
• Second Round
• Third Round
• Stray Vacancy Round

The 2025 notification fixed these rounds on 1 December 2025, 17 December 2025, 9 January 2026 and 23 January 2026 respectively.

The 2026 dates and any changes to the round structure will be announced separately.

First Round

This is the initial opportunity to secure an available State Quota PG seat. Candidates should have their preference and documents ready before the round begins.

Second Round

The next round considers seats that remain vacant or become available after the first allotment.

Third Round

Additional vacancies may be filled after further upgradation, non-joining or resignation as permitted under the rules.

Stray Vacancy Round

This final stage is intended to fill seats that remain vacant after the regular rounds. Participation rules can be more restrictive, so candidates must read the specific notice carefully.

Why the Manipur Seat Matrix Matters

Candidates should not prepare their counselling choices using only last year's college list.

The actual vacancy position can move after:

• AIQ allotments
• State-level allotments
• Upgradation
• Non-joining
• Seat resignation
• New seat approvals
• Category conversion
• Vacancies carried into subsequent rounds

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Manipur NEET PG Counselling 2026: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Ques. When will Manipur NEET PG Counselling 2026 begin?

Ans. The 2026 Manipur PG counselling dates have not been released yet. The state authorities are expected to announce the schedule after the NEET PG 2026 result and the corresponding national counselling timeline.

Ques. Which authority manages Manipur NEET PG Counselling?

Ans. The Directorate of Medical Education, Manipur, through the State-level Medical PG Selection/Counselling Committee, manages the state PG admission process.

Ques. Which postgraduate courses are available through Manipur counselling?

Ans. Eligible candidates can seek admission to MD, MS and Diploma programmes included in the official Manipur PG seat matrix. The exact specialities and institutions will be confirmed for the 2026 admission cycle.

Ques. What categories are available under the Manipur State Quota?

Ans. The recent Manipur PG admissions have included Direct, In-Service and Institutional Preference categories. Eligibility of each category shall be as per relevant Manipur postgraduate seat allocation rules. 

Ques. What was the Manipur NEET PG counselling fee in the previous cycle?

Ans. JNIMS charged a counselling fee of ₹1,300 for 2025-26 PG admission, which is non-refundable. The fee for Manipur NEET PG Counselling 2026 has not yet been notified and may vary. 

Ques. How many PG seats are available at JNIMS?

Ans. JNIMS reported 91 PG seats for the 2025-26 session, including 44 AIQ seats and 47 State Quota seats. The State Quota seats were distributed among In-Service, Direct and Institutional Preference categories. The 2026 seat distribution may be different.

Ques. Does Manipur NEET PG counselling have multiple rounds?

Ans. Yes. Earlier the State-level PG counselling schedule included Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and Stray Vacancy Round. The final 2026 round schedule will be published by state authorities. 

Ques. Which documents are required for Manipur NEET PG admission?

Ans. Candidates are generally required to carry NEET PG admit card & scorecard, MBBS degree & marksheets, Internship certificate, Medical registration certificate, Identity proof, photographs, and applicable category, service or institutional documents. The final checklist for 2026 will be provided through the official admission notice. 

Ques. Where will Manipur NEET PG Counselling 2026 updates be published?

Ans. Candidates are advised to visit the official portal of Manipur Directorate of Health Services/ Medical Education for PG admission notification, schedule, application process, merit list, seat information and further counselling updates.