North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Instt. of Health and Medical Sciences, Shillong

- Shillong, India
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General Information

The North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS), located in Shillong, Meghalaya, is a prestigious Central Autonomous Institution under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. Established in 1987, NEIGRIHMS is a regional center of excellence serving the medical education and tertiary healthcare needs of the entire North Eastern Region of India.

ParameterDetail
Establishment Year1987 (College/Hospital fully functional since the early 2000s)
Institute TypeCentral Autonomous Institution (Funded by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, GoI)
RecognitionNational Medical Commission (NMC) Approved
AffiliationNorth Eastern Hill University (NEHU) / Autonomous
LocationMawdiangdiang, Shillong, Meghalaya
Annual MBBS Intake50 seats
Courses OfferedMBBS, MD/MS (Multiple specialties), DM/MCh (Super Specialties), and B.Sc. Nursing.
Admission ProcessBased on NEET-UG rank via MCC (All India Quota) and North East States Quota counseling.

Campus Facilities

  • Campus Size: Sprawls over a vast 230-acre campus, providing an integrated complex for academic, clinical, and residential facilities.

  • Academic Facilities: Features modern, Air-Conditioned Lecture Halls, advanced Skill Labs, and well-equipped departmental Laboratories.

  • Central Library: A substantial Central Library offering access to extensive print and digital resources (e-journals and databases). The library is often open 24/7 during exam times.

  • Amenities: The campus provides separate, subsidized Hostel facilities for Boys and Girls, a well-maintained sports ground, and recreational centers.

Hospital & Medical Facilities

Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution

  • Teaching Hospital: The NEIGRIHMS Hospital is the integrated teaching and tertiary care hospital.

  • Bed Capacity: A large multi-super specialty hospital with 650 to 800+ teaching beds (reported capacity).

  • Clinical Focus: As the apex tertiary referral center for the entire North Eastern Region, NEIGRIHMS ensures an exceptionally high and diverse patient load, providing excellent clinical and surgical exposure, particularly in complex and advanced cases.

  • Advanced Care: Equipped with state-of-the-art specialized units, advanced ICUs, Cath Lab, and comprehensive Super Specialties.

    • Fee Structure

    State University Affordability

    Fee Component (MBBS - Per Annum)Amount (INR)Total Course Fee (4.5 years tuition)
    Annual Tuition Fee (Nominal)₹3,000/- to ₹10,000/-Approx. ₹13,500/- to ₹45,000/-
    Total Annual Fee (Excluding Hostel/Mess)Approx. ₹25,000/- to ₹30,000/-Extremely Subsidized.

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    Hostel & Mess

  • Hostel: Separate Hostel facilities for Boys and Girls are available on campus. Hostel accommodation is generally guaranteed for all students.

  • Accommodation: Rooms are well-furnished, typically shared.

  • Hostel & Mess Charges (Annual): Highly subsidized.

    • Annual Fee (Rent): Nominal (often included in the total annual fee).

    • Mess Charges: Run on a dividing system (monthly basis based on actual cost), which is highly affordable.

    • Miscellaneous

  • Seat Quota Distribution: Admissions are governed by the Ministry of Health, GoI. Seats are distributed among:

    1. All India Quota (AIQ) (Open merit).

    2. State Quota (Meghalaya).

    3. North East States Quota (Reserved for candidates from other NE states).

  • NRI Seat Quota: NO. NEIGRIHMS does not have an NRI quota. Admission is strictly based on merit.

  • Stipend: MBBS interns receive a competitive monthly stipend (reported around ₹20,000 per month). PG residents receive a substantial stipend.

  • NEET Cutoff: The closing rank for AIQ is extremely competitive, typically closing within the top 500 - 1500 All India Rank, reflecting its status as a top-tier central institution.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Answer: Yes. AMW coordinates group departure assistance and helps with flight planning. Our local representative in Uzbekistan meets students at Tashkent airport and provides transport to the university hostel. Support continues throughout the first month of your stay.

    Answer: Yes. Direct flights between Delhi and Tashkent operate regularly and take under 3 hours. Most universities have structured semester breaks that allow students to visit home at least once or twice a year. AMW advises students on the academic calendar and the best travel windows.

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    Our pass rate is approximately 78% compared to the national average of ~45%, because we begin structured FMGE preparation from Year 4, not after graduation.

    No. Every university we recommend offers MBBS fully in English. Basic Russian is helpful for patient interaction during clinical rotations, but the degree is completed entirely in English. Basic Russian can be learned at the University campus for free.

    Answer: All AMW partner universities in Uzbekistan offer English-medium MBBS programmes. A basic Uzbek and/or Russian language module is included in the first year to help students communicate with patients during clinical rotations — no prior knowledge of either language is required for admission.

    Total cost for MBBS in Russia (tuition + living) is approximately ₹22–38 Lakhs over 6 years, which is much cheaper than private medical colleges in India (₹65–110 Lakhs). Exact fees vary by university

    Yes, an MBBS from an NMC-approved foreign university is fully valid in India. You must clear FMGE (transitioning to NExT) to practice.

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