Sikkim NEET Counselling 2026 will take place in just one institution – Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS), a constituent institution of Sikkim Manipal University (SMU), the only medical college of the state. Admission is conducted through the university’s official portal apply.smu.edu.in and smu.edu.in, with MBBS admission test and counselling dates announced strictly as per NTA and Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) notification,
Since SMIMS is a deemed university and its MBBS seats are filled through MCC’s central deemed-university counselling process rather than a separate state quota or All India Quota split. The counselling schedule at SMIMS is adjusted accordingly to follow MCC’s revised timeline.
There is no BDS course or dental college in Sikkim. SMIMS offers a total of 150 MBBS seats across categories such as General, North East, Defence, Government of Sikkim Nominated, and Management, and a limited number of MD/MS postgraduate seats.
This guide covers eligibility, registration, categories, fees, documents, and everything else you need to know about Sikkim NEET Counselling 2026.
Sikkim NEET Counselling 2026 Highlights
Here is a quick snapshot of Sikkim NEET Counselling 2026 before we go into the details.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Institute | Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS), Sikkim Manipal University (SMU) |
| Official Websites | smu.edu.in, apply.smu.edu.in |
| Courses Covered | MBBS and MD/MS (no BDS/dental course in the state) |
| Institute Type | Deemed University (Private) |
| Counselling Authority | Admission process as per Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) notification |
| Categories | General (All India), North East, Defence, Government of Sikkim Nominated, Management |
| Total Medical Colleges & Seats | 1 College, 150 Seats |
| Government Medical Colleges | 0 |
| Private Medical Colleges | 1 College (SMIMS), 150 Seats |
| Total Dental Colleges & Seats | 0 |
| Registration Fee (MBBS) | Rs. 10,000 (One time, non-refundable) |
| Caution Deposit | Rs. 25,000 (One time, refundable) |
Latest News & Notifications
We are tracking every official update from SMIMS/SMU related to Sikkim NEET Counselling 2026 and will keep this section updated as soon as new notices are released.
| Date | Latest Notification | Download / View |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July 2026 | NTA declared the NEET UG 2026 (Re-Examination) Result, including scorecards, All India Rank (AIR), and category-wise qualifying cut-offs. | Download Result Notice |
| 24 July 2026 | Sikkim NEET UG Counselling 2026 process is expected to commence shortly, with registration likely to begin after the release of the official counselling schedule. | View Latest Update |
| July 2026 | Candidates are advised to keep their NEET UG scorecard, domicile certificate (where applicable), category certificate, and other required documents ready before the registration process begins. | View Advisory |
| To Be Announced | Sikkim NEET Counselling 2026 Information Bulletin | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Online Registration & Application Form | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Registration Fee Payment | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Sikkim State Merit List | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | MBBS / BDS Seat Matrix | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Document Verification Schedule | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Round 1 Choice Filling & Locking | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | Check Result |
| To Be Announced | Reporting to Allotted College | Download Reporting Notice |
| To Be Announced | Round 2 Counselling Schedule | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | Check Result |
| To Be Announced | Mop-up Round Counselling | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Mop-up Round Seat Allotment Result | Check Result |
| To Be Announced | Stray Vacancy Round Counselling | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Result | Check Result |
| To Be Announced | Final Admission & Reporting Instructions | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Corrigendum / Revised Notifications | Download PDF |
Sikkim NEET Counselling 2026 Dates
The official Sikkim NEET UG Counselling 2026 schedule at SMIMS follows the timeline set by NTA and MCC, since SMIMS conducts admission as a deemed university. Based on the pattern followed in the last cycle, here is the expected sequence of events.
| Event | Tentative Schedule (2026) |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Application | To be intimated later |
| Last Date for Submission of Application Form | To be intimated later |
| MBBS Admission Test and Counselling | As per NTA & MCC notification |
| Last Date for Admission Against Vacant Seats | As per MCC notification |
| Commencement of MBBS Classes | As per MCC notification |
| MD/MS Admission Test | As per NBEMS & MCC notification |
Types of Sikkim NEET Counselling 2026
Since SMIMS is the only medical college in Sikkim, admission for Sikkim NEET Counselling 2026 is organised through the following categories rather than a typical state/management/AIQ split.
- General (All India) Category: Open to any citizen of India, admission based on merit obtained in NEET. 32 seats are earmarked here.
- North East Category: Open to permanent residents of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya, Manipur, and Sikkim, with a valid domicile/permanent residence certificate. 32 seats are earmarked here.
- Defence Category: Reserved for wards of Defence personnel, in a set order of preference (serving Armed Forces personnel posted in Sikkim first, then ex-servicemen residents of Sikkim, then other paramilitary personnel posted in Sikkim). 1 seat is earmarked here.
- Government of Sikkim Nominated Category: 80 seats reserved for candidates selected directly by the Government of Sikkim, comprising 50 free seats (100% course fee concession) and 30 full-fee-paying seats. Applicants under this category must contact the Director of Technical Education, Education Department, Government of Sikkim, Gangtok, rather than applying directly to SMIMS.
- Management Category: Open to any citizen of India, admission based on merit obtained in NEET; NRI candidates can also apply under this category. 5 seats are earmarked here.
Candidates seeking General, North East, Defence, or Management category seats apply directly to SMIMS, while the Sikkim Quota is managed entirely by the state government’s nomination process.
Sikkim NEET Counselling Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for Sikkim Counselling NEET UG 2026 for MBBS is common across categories, with the domicile condition applying only to the Sikkim and North East categories.
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Age | Must be 17 years of age or older as on December 31, 2026 |
| Qualifying Exam | Must have passed Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English individually at 10+2 or equivalent, and must have qualified NEET conducted by NTA |
| Minimum Marks (General/EWS) | 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology |
| Minimum Marks (PwD) | 45% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology |
| Minimum Marks (SC/ST/OBC) | 40% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology |
| North East Category | Permanent resident of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya, Manipur, or Sikkim, with a valid domicile/permanent residence certificate |
| Government of Sikkim Nominated Category | Selected directly by the Director of Technical Education, Education Department, Government of Sikkim |
| Management Category | Any citizen of India, including NRI candidates |
A candidate can exercise options for as many categories as they are eligible for, but switching categories after admission requires withdrawing from the currently allotted seat, and withdrawal rules will apply accordingly.
Sikkim NEET Counselling Process Step by Step
Sikkim NEET Counselling 2026 process at SMIMS runs online and follows these broad steps.
- Qualify NEET UG 2026 conducted by NTA, and wait for the MBBS counselling schedule to be released as per MCC notification.
- Apply directly on SMU’s application portal for the General, North East, Defence, or Management category, as applicable; Sikkim Quota candidates instead approach the Director of Technical Education, Government of Sikkim.
- Exercise category options as per eligibility; choice filling is mandatory.
- Await the counselling result; candidates not selected outright may be wait-listed as per their rank order.
- Wait-listed candidates need not pay any fee until they receive selection intimation from SMIMS following a withdrawal or cancellation by another candidate.
- Report in person for document verification, along with original documents and four sets of self-attested photocopies.
- Pay the applicable Caution Deposit, Registration Fee, and course fee as per the category and instalment option chosen.
- Complete admission formalities and reporting for the commencement of MBBS classes, as per MCC notification.
Sikkim NEET Counselling Registration Process
Registration for Sikkim NEET UG Counselling 2026 depends on the category a candidate is applying under.
- Candidates applying under the General, North East, Defence, or Management category must apply directly to SMIMS through the university’s application portal; no modification in the application is permitted after the last date of submission is over.
- Candidates applying under the Sikkim Quota category must contact the Director of Technical Education, Education Department, Government of Sikkim, Gangtok, instead of applying directly to SMIMS.
- SMU has no agents or middlemen for admission, and there is no donation or capitation fee of any kind; all authorised information is available only on smu.edu.in.
- The distribution of seats under respective categories is provisional and liable to change based on Government orders or decisions by the Governing Council, and the authority reserves the right to disqualify any application found to carry incorrect or incomplete information at any stage.
- Candidates should visit their application portal frequently for updates, since counselling dates communicated by SMU must be strictly followed with no extension permitted.
Sikkim NEET Counselling Choice Filling
Choice filling for Sikkim NEET Counselling 2026 works differently from a typical multi-college choice list, since SMIMS is the only medical college in the state.
- Choice filling here means selecting the category or categories (General, North East, Defence, Management) a candidate is eligible for and interested in; choice filling is mandatory.
- Candidates are advised to exercise options for as many categories as they desire, as per their respective eligibility for each category, to improve their chance of selection.
- Vacant seats in any reserved category (Sikkim Quota, North East, or Defence) are converted into the General category if no eligible candidate is available.
- If a candidate wants to switch from one allotted category to another after admission, they must first withdraw from the currently allotted seat, and the applicable withdrawal rules apply.
Sikkim NEET Counselling 2026 Documents Required
Keep the following original documents, along with three or four sets of self-attested photocopies as specified, ready at the time of counselling for verification by SMIMS.
| Category | Documents (for MBBS) |
|---|---|
| NEET Related | NEET Score Card and NEET Admit Card |
| Age Proof | Proof of age (Class 10th certificate/Birth Certificate) |
| Educational | Class X marksheet, Class XII marksheet |
| Transfer/Migration | Migration certificate from the previous University/Board, Transfer Certificate or school/college leaving certificate |
| Conduct | Conduct and Character certificate on the school/college letterhead |
| Category Proof | Caste certificate (if applicable), domicile certificates for reserved categories (North East, Defence, Sikkim Quota) |
| Foreign Board Candidates | AIU Equivalence Certificate, for candidates with school-level qualification from schools affiliated to a Foreign Board |
| Other | Gap certificate (if applicable), four recent identical passport-size photographs, Aadhaar Card of the candidate, PAN Card of the payee |
Sikkim NEET Counselling Reservation Policy
Reservation at SMIMS for Sikkim NEET Counselling 2026 works through fixed category-wise seat allocation rather than a percentage-based roster.
| Category | Seats (MBBS) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| General (All India) | 32 | Open merit, NEET score |
| North East | 32 | Domicile/permanent residence of the 8 North Eastern states, NEET score |
| Defence | 1 | Order of preference among wards of serving Armed Forces, ex-servicemen, and paramilitary personnel connected to Sikkim |
| Government of Sikkim Nominated | 80 (50 free + 30 full fee) | Nominated by the Government of Sikkim |
| Management | 5 | Open merit, NEET score; NRI candidates also eligible |
If sufficient eligible candidates are not available in the Sikkim Quota, North East, or Defence category, the vacant seats are converted into the General category. The distribution of seats is provisional and subject to change as per Government orders or approval by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
Sikkim NEET Counselling Seat Allotment Process
Seat allotment for Sikkim NEET Counselling 2026 is based on NEET UG 2026 rank within each category.
- Within the General, North East, and Management categories, seats are allotted purely on the basis of NEET UG merit.
- Within the Defence category, allotment first considers Preference 1 (wards of serving Armed Forces personnel posted in Sikkim), and only moves to Preference 2 or Preference 3 if no eligible candidate is available in the preceding preference; the merit list within this category is also based on NEET score.
- Candidates not selected outright are wait-listed as per their rank order in the counselling and are contacted only if a seat becomes available due to withdrawal or cancellation by another admitted candidate.
- Government of Sikkim Nominated seats are filled through nomination by the Director of Technical Education, Government of Sikkim, and are not part of SMIMS’s own merit-based allotment process.
- SMIMS follows the withdrawal and refund policy for MBBS admissions as per MCC guidelines, rather than the university’s general withdrawal and refund table used for its other courses.
Sikkim NEET Counselling 2026 Fees
Fee structure for Sikkim NEET Counselling 2026 at SMIMS depends on the category, and can be paid either annually (5 instalments) or bi-annually (9 instalments). Figures below are the approximate first-year fee based on the last notified cycle.
| Category | Approximate 1st Year Fee (Annual Option) |
|---|---|
| General / North East / Defence | Rs. 18,70,000 |
| Sikkim Quota – Full Payment (30 seats) | Rs. 18,70,000 |
| Sikkim Quota – Freeship (50 seats, 100% concession) | Nil (fully sponsored by Government of Sikkim) |
| Management (including NRI) | Rs. 35,20,000 |
Common Charges (All Categories)
| Particulars | Amount |
|---|---|
| Caution Deposit (One time, refundable after course completion) | Rs. 25,000 |
| Registration Fee (One time, non-refundable) | Rs. 10,000 |
| Examination Fee | Paid separately at the time of each semester/university examination |
| Late Payment Fine | 1% per month on the outstanding amount for each day of default |
Sikkim NEET Counselling 2026 Merit List
SMIMS is a deemed university, the merit list for Sikkim NEET Counselling 2026 is prepared category-wise, based on the NEET UG 2026 rank of applicants within each of the General, North East, Defence, and Management categories, as per MCC’s deemed-university counselling framework.
The Government of Sikkim Nominated category does not follow this merit list and is filled separately through state nomination.
Downloadable PDF – Merit List
| Merit List | Download |
|---|---|
| Government Quota Merit List | [Download PDF – Coming Soon] |
| Management Quota Merit List | [Download PDF – Coming Soon] |
| NRI Quota Merit List | [Download PDF – Coming Soon] |
| Local Quota Merit List | [Download PDF – Coming Soon] |
Sikkim NEET Counselling Cut Off
Sikkim NEET Counselling 2026 cut off at SMIMS depends on the number of applicants in each category and the very limited number of seats, since it is the only medical college in the state. Opening and closing ranks are released after each round of counselling as per MCC notification.
Downloadable PDF – OR-CR (Opening Rank-Closing Rank)
| Round | Download |
|---|---|
| Round 1 OR-CR | [Download PDF – Coming Soon] |
| Round 2 OR-CR | [Download PDF – Coming Soon] |
| Mop-Up Round OR-CR | [Download PDF – Coming Soon] |
Top Medical Colleges in Sikkim
Sikkim has only 1 medical college with 150 MBBS seats, and there is no government medical college in the state.
Top Government Medical Colleges in Sikkim
There is no government medical college in Sikkim. The state’s only medical college, SMIMS, is a private, deemed-university institute.
Top Private Medical Colleges in Sikkim
| College Name | Official Website |
|---|---|
| Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS), Gangtok | Click Here |
Top Dental Colleges in Sikkim
There is no dental college, government or private, in Sikkim, and no BDS course is currently offered in the state.
Sikkim NEET Counselling 2026 Seat Matrix
The seat matrix for Sikkim NEET Counselling 2026 at SMIMS is notified in the university prospectus and is subject to change as per approval by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
| Category | MBBS Seats |
|---|---|
| General (All India) | 32 |
| North East | 32 |
| Defence | 1 |
| Government of Sikkim Nominated | 80 (50 free + 30 full fee) |
| Management | 5 |
| Total | 150 |
Downloadable PDF – Seat Matrix
| Round | Download |
|---|---|
| Round 1 Seat Matrix | [Download PDF – Coming Soon] |
| Round 2 Seat Matrix | [Download PDF – Coming Soon] |
| Mop-Up Round Seat Matrix | [Download PDF – Coming Soon] |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who conducts Sikkim NEET Counselling 2026?
A. Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS), a constituent college of Sikkim Manipal University, conducts admission on smu.edu.in, following the schedule notified by MCC.
Q. Is there a separate All India Quota or State Quota in Sikkim?
A. SMIMS is a deemed university, seats are divided into General, North East, Defence, Government of Sikkim Nominated, and Management categories instead.
Q. Is there a BDS course in Sikkim?
A. There is no dental college or BDS course currently offered in the state.
Q. How many MBBS seats does SMIMS have?
A. SMIMS has 150 MBBS seats in total across all categories.
Q. What is the Government of Sikkim Nominated category?
A. It is a set of 80 seats (50 free and 30 full-fee) reserved for candidates directly nominated by the Director of Technical Education, Government of Sikkim.
Q. Can NRI candidates apply for MBBS at SMIMS?
A. NRI candidates can apply under the Management category.
Q. What is the registration fee for Sikkim NEET Counselling 2026?
A. Rs. 10,000 (one time, non-refundable), along with a refundable Caution Deposit of Rs. 25,000.
Q. Does SMIMS follow the general SMU refund policy for MBBS?
A. MBBS admissions follow a separate withdrawal and refund policy as per MCC guidelines.
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