Question 1

Is hostel available at Shillong Medical College?

Accepted Answer

Yes, hostel accommodation for boys and girls is included in the ₹30,000 annual fee for Meghalaya state students. Hostels are part of the Pasteur Hills campus with basic amenities, mess, and 24-hour security.

Question 2

How many MBBS seats are available at Shillong Medical College?

Accepted Answer

NMC has sanctioned 50 MBBS seats for SMC for the academic session 2025-26. Of these, approximately 8 seats (15%) go to All India Quota via MCC, and 42 seats (85%) are for the Meghalaya State Quota via MSCA/NEIGRIHMS counselling.

Question 3

What university is Shillong Medical College affiliated with?

Accepted Answer

Shillong Medical College is affiliated with the North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong — the same central university that affiliates NEIGRIHMS. This ensures full national recognition of the MBBS degree and alignment with NMC academic standards.

Question 4

Is Shillong Medical College the first government medical college in Meghalaya?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Shillong Medical College (SMC), approved by NMC in September 2025, is the first government-run medical college in the state of Meghalaya. Before SMC, NEIGRIHMS (a central government institute) was the only government medical institution in the state. SMC is a state government college under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Meghalaya.

Question 5

What are the common medical departments?

Accepted Answer

General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Anaesthesiology, Radiodiagnosis, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Community Medicine, Emergency Care

Course	Fee Range	Eligibility
MBBS 1 specialization	₹ 10.3K	Primarily for Meghalaya permanent residents; 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English; minimum 50% marks in PCB (40% for SC/ST); age ≥ 17 years as on Dec 31; qualify NEET UG
MBBS 1 specialization	₹ 30K	Primarily for Meghalaya permanent residents; 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English; minimum 50% marks in PCB (40% for SC/ST); age ≥ 17 years as on Dec 31; qualify NEET UG

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