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.
| Parameter | Detail |
| Establishment Year | 1987 (College/Hospital fully functional since the early 2000s) |
| Institute Type | Central Autonomous Institution (Funded by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, GoI) |
| Recognition | National Medical Commission (NMC) Approved |
| Affiliation | North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) / Autonomous |
| Location | Mawdiangdiang, Shillong, Meghalaya |
| Annual MBBS Intake | 50 seats |
| Courses Offered | MBBS, MD/MS (Multiple specialties), DM/MCh (Super Specialties), and B.Sc. Nursing. |
| Admission Process | Based on NEET-UG rank via MCC (All India Quota) and North East States Quota counseling. |
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.
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.
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. |
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.
Seat Quota Distribution: Admissions are governed by the Ministry of Health, GoI. Seats are distributed among:
All India Quota (AIQ) (Open merit).
State Quota (Meghalaya).
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.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
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