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

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Award Amount
North East Council (NEC) Scholarship NEC merit scholarship for NE state students pursuing higher education.	Meritorious students from NE states	Variable
EWS Reservation Benefits 10% EWS reservation per NMC and Government of India guidelines.	Economically Weaker Section students	Seat reservation and fee concession as per government norms
Meghalaya Post-Matric Scholarship State scholarship for professional courses including MBBS, available to Meghalaya tribal and reserved category students.	ST, SC, OBC, and EWS students from Meghalaya	Full or partial tuition fee as per state norms Apply Link →
North East Council (NEC) Scholarship NEC merit scholarship for NE state students pursuing higher education.	Meritorious students from NE states	Variable
EWS Reservation Benefits 10% EWS reservation per NMC and Government of India guidelines.	Economically Weaker Section students	Seat reservation and fee concession as per government norms
Meghalaya Post-Matric Scholarship State scholarship for professional courses including MBBS, available to Meghalaya tribal and reserved category students.	ST, SC, OBC, and EWS students from Meghalaya	Full or partial tuition fee as per state norms Apply Link →

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