MBBS In Nagaland

🏛 Remaining Seats (85) at NIMSR – Filled by DTE Nagaland

After AIQ allocation, the remaining seats at NIMSR are filled by:

• Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Government of Nagaland
• DTE conducts registration, merit preparation and State counselling

🎓 MBBS Admissions Through DTE Nagaland

The cut-off for MBBS admission under the Nagaland State Reserved Seats is determined solely based on NEET (UG) scores of candidates selected through the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Nagaland. MBBS seat allotment depends on several factors:

• NEET (UG) score
• Tribe category of the candidate
• Reservation provisions notified by the Government of Nagaland
• Availability of seats from multiple sources

🏛 MBBS Seat Sources

MBBS seats allotted to Nagaland candidates originate from three main sources:

• Government of India Central Pool
• North Eastern Council (NEC) quota
• Nagaland State quota at Nagaland Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (NIMSR), Kohima

In 2025, a total of 152 candidates were selected for MBBS admission through the Nagaland allocation list.

📊 Overall NEET Score Range (2025-26 session)

The range of NEET marks among selected candidates provides a clear indication of the admission cut-off:

• Highest NEET Score: 486
• Lowest NEET Score: 219

The highest score of 486 marks was secured by a candidate belonging to the Chakhesang tribe, who was allotted a seat at VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi through the Government of India Central Pool.

The lowest score of 219 marks was secured by a candidate belonging to the Sumi (Kiphire) tribe, who received a seat at NIMSR Kohima under the Backward Tribe reservation.

Thus, the overall NEET score range for MBBS admission through the Nagaland allocation list extended from 486 to 219 marks.

🏆 General Merit Cut-Off Trend (2025-26 session)

Candidates selected under the general Indigenous Scheduled Tribe merit category generally had higher NEET scores. Most of these candidates secured seats through:

• Government of India Central Pool
• NEC quota medical colleges

Institutions allotted to the highest-ranking candidates included:

• VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi
• Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi
• Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
• Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal
• RNT Medical College, Udaipur
• G.R. Medical College, Gwalior
• Patna Medical College
• JLN Medical College, Ajmer
• NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur

Most allocations occurred for candidates scoring between approximately 486 and 360 marks in NEET.

📌 NEC Seat Cut-Off Trend (2025-26 session)

Seats allotted through the North Eastern Council (NEC) quota were given to candidates with relatively strong NEET scores. NEC seats were allotted in institutions such as:

• NEIGRIHMS, Shillong
• RIMS, Imphal
• Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh
• Jorhat Medical College
• Tezpur Medical College
• Agartala Government Medical College

Candidates securing NEC seats generally had NEET scores between approximately 429 and 343 marks.

📌 Backward Tribe Cut-Off (2025-26 session)

Under the Nagaland reservation policy, 15% of seats are reserved for Backward Tribes (BT) belonging to the Indigenous Scheduled Tribes of the state. A special provision ensures that not more than one seat per tribe per course may be allotted in a single year, allowing equitable representation of smaller tribes.

For this MBBS admission cycle:

• 22 seats were filled under the Backward Tribe category
• All seats were allotted at NIMSR Kohima

Seats distribution among tribes:

• Chang – 2 seats
• Chakhesang – 2 seats
• Pochury – 2 seats
• Zeliang – 2 seats
• Phom – 2 seats
• Sangtam – 2 seats
• Yimkhiung – 2 seats
• Khiamniungan – 2 seats
• Tikhir – 2 seats
• Konyak – 1 seat
• Sumi (Kiphire) – 1 seat

In the official selection list issued by DTE Nagaland, these seats were labelled sequentially as:

The NEET score range for these candidates extended from approximately 322 marks to 219 marks. The lowest NEET score among all selected MBBS candidates (219 marks) was allotted under this category. The Backward Tribe reservation significantly lowers the effective cutoff, ensuring representation of smaller tribal communities.

📊 Tribe Representation in Nagaland MBBS Admissions (Excluding Backward Tribe Reserved Seats)

After excluding the 15% Backward Tribe reservation seats, the remaining 130 MBBS seats were filled through general Indigenous Scheduled Tribe merit across Central Pool, NEC quota, and Nagaland State quota allocations.

Distribution among tribes:

Key observations:

• Ao, Sumi, and Angami tribes secured the highest number of MBBS seats under general merit.
• These tribes were strongly represented in both Central Pool and NEC quota allocations, which require higher NEET scores.
• Tribes such as Konyak, Chakhesang, and Lotha also secured significant representation across multiple seat sources.

🏆 Top Performing Tribes in NEET for Nagaland MBBS Admissions

Ao Tribe: The Ao tribe had the highest representation among high-ranking candidates. Seats secured by Ao candidates included:

• Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
• NEIGRIHMS, Shillong
• RIMS, Imphal
• GSVM Medical College, Kanpur
• NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur
• Several seats under NIMSR state quota

Sumi Tribe: Candidates belonging to the Sumi tribe also performed strongly. Institutions allotted to Sumi candidates included:

• VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi
• Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi
• RNT Medical College, Udaipur
• RIMS, Imphal
• Jorhat Medical College
• Also widely represented at NIMSR Kohima

Angami Tribe: Strong representation in both Central Pool and state quota allocations. Institutions included:

• G.R. Medical College, Gwalior
• Patna Medical College
• JLN Medical College, Ajmer
• RIMS, Imphal

Lotha Tribe: Secured seats in:

• NEIGRIHMS, Shillong
• Darbhanga Medical College
• Tezpur Medical College
• Well represented at NIMSR Kohima

Konyak Tribe: Secured seats in:

• NEIGRIHMS, Shillong
• RIMS, Imphal
• Government Medical College, Kota
• I.G. Government Medical College, Nagpur
• Also represented at NIMSR Kohima

🏛 Seat Source Analysis: Central Pool vs NEC vs Nagaland State Quota

MBBS seats allotted to candidates from Nagaland come from three major seat sources. These sources allow Nagaland students to access medical education both within the state and in government medical colleges across India.

• Seat allocation is conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Nagaland based on NEET merit, reservation rules, and candidate preferences.
• The three main sources of MBBS seats are:
  • Government of India Central Pool
  • North Eastern Council (NEC) quota
  • Nagaland State quota at Nagaland Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (NIMSR), Kohima
• Each source differs in terms of number of seats, institutions involved, and NEET score trends.

🏛 Government of India Central Pool Seats

The Government of India allocates MBBS seats to Nagaland through the Central Pool quota, which places students in government medical colleges located in different states. These seats are usually allotted to candidates with the highest NEET scores in the Nagaland merit list.

Colleges and Seats:

Candidates allotted Central Pool seats typically secured NEET scores above approximately 360 marks, with the highest selections exceeding 480 marks.

🌐 North Eastern Council (NEC) Seats

The North Eastern Council (NEC) provides a separate allocation of MBBS seats to North-Eastern states, including Nagaland. These seats are allotted in medical colleges located within the North-East region.

Candidates securing NEC seats generally had NEET scores between approximately 429 and 343 marks. These colleges represent some of the most important government medical institutions in the North-East region.

🏫 Nagaland State Quota Seats (NIMSR Kohima)

The largest number of MBBS seats allotted to Nagaland candidates fall under the Nagaland State quota. All state quota MBBS seats are filled at:

• Nagaland Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (NIMSR), Kohima (85 seats)
• NIMSR is currently the only government medical college in Nagaland offering the MBBS program.
• The seats at NIMSR include:
  • General state merit seats
  • Backward Tribe reserved seats
  • Person with Disability (PWD) reserved seat

The NEET score range for candidates admitted under the state quota generally began around 353 marks and continued downward as reserved categories were filled. NIMSR Kohima accommodates the majority of MBBS students from Nagaland every year.

Key Insights from Seat Source Distribution:

• Central Pool seats are the most competitive, requiring the highest NEET scores among Nagaland candidates.
• NEC seats also require strong NEET performance, typically filled by candidates scoring above 340 marks.
• The Nagaland State quota at NIMSR Kohima accounts for the largest number of MBBS admissions, serving as the core medical education pathway within the state.
• Students with the highest NEET ranks tend to secure Central Pool seats, while the majority of candidates eventually pursue MBBS through the state quota at NIMSR.
• Together, these three seat sources ensure that Nagaland candidates have access to medical education both within the state and in government medical colleges across India.

⚖️ Clear Role Separation

MCC (Medical Counselling Committee):

• Fills 15 AIQ seats at NIMSR
• Conducts All India Quota counselling

Directorate of Technical Education, Nagaland:

• Fills remaining seats at NIMSR
• Fills Government of India Central Pool Seats
• Fills North Eastern Council (NEC) Seats
• Prepares State merit list
• Conducts counselling

This policy governs selection to State Reserved Seats under Central Seat Allotment for Undergraduate Professional Courses including MBBS.

📋 1. Eligibility Categories

Category I

• Members of recognized Indigenous Scheduled Tribes of Nagaland, as notified by the Government from time to time.

Category II

• Members of recognized Backward Tribes of Nagaland, as notified by the Government from time to time.

Category III

• (a) Candidates belonging to the non-local Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland as per P & AR Department Notification No. AR-8/8/76 dated 28th April 1977.
• (b) Children of:
  • Non-Local State Government employees
  • Children of All India Service Officers borne on Nagaland Cadre

To be eligible under Category III(b):

• The candidate must have appeared/passed Class X/XII or equivalent from a school within Nagaland.
• Parent(s) must have been residing and posted in Nagaland for at least three years or more.
• Both conditions must be fulfilled.

Category IV – Dropout Disqualification Rule

Any candidate who:

• Drops out, or
• Declines after accepting a seat

Shall be disqualified from selection against State Quota in the subsequent year.

However, if the candidate forfeits the seat and the seat is filled by a replacement, the candidate shall not be disqualified.

🏛 2. Reservation Structure

The State Reserved Seats for Undergraduate Technical & Professional Courses (including MBBS) are reserved for candidates belonging to Indigenous Scheduled Tribes of Nagaland as follows:

(a) Backward Tribe Reservation – 15%

• 15% of total seats per course are reserved for candidates under Category II (Backward Tribes).
• Not more than one seat per tribe per course shall be allotted in a single year out of the 15% reserved seats.

(b) Person with Disability (PWD) Reservation – 5%

• 5% of total seats per course are reserved for candidates belonging to Indigenous Scheduled Tribes of Nagaland with disability.
• Applicable for:
  • Locomotor disability of lower limbs
  • Disability between 40% and 70%
• Candidates must produce a Disability Certificate from the State Disability Assessment Board.

(c) Filling of Remaining Seats

• Remaining seats shall be filled among candidates belonging to Indigenous Scheduled Tribes of Nagaland who secure minimum qualifying marks in the entrance examination.
• This includes candidates belonging to Backward Tribes.
• Selection shall be based on merit and preference / option exercised by candidates.

(d) Rounding & Seat Calculation

• Reservation seats shall be calculated by rounding off to the nearest whole number.
• Total seat count must not be exceeded.
• If rounding causes excess allocation, preference shall be given in the following order:
  1. PWD
  2. Backward Tribe
  3. Indigenous Scheduled Tribes of Nagaland

(e) NEC Seats

• NEC seats allotted for the State of Nagaland are reserved exclusively for recognized Indigenous Scheduled Tribes of Nagaland.

🎯 3. Selection Process

(a) Mode of Selection

Selection shall be through entrance examinations conducted by:

• State Government
• Central Government
• Or other agency as notified by the State Government

(For MBBS, this refers to NEET-UG as the qualifying entrance examination.)

(b) Minimum Qualifying Marks

• Only candidates securing the required minimum qualifying marks in the entrance examination shall be considered for selection.

(c) Basis of Allotment

Selection shall be based on:

• Order of merit
• Preference / option exercised
• Availability of seats

Separate merit lists shall be maintained for all categories.

(d) De-reservation Rule (Backward Tribe)

If qualified candidates under Backward Tribe reservation are not available:

• Unfilled seats shall be de-reserved
• Such seats shall be allotted to Category I candidates
• Merit shall be maintained

(e) Selection Under Category III (If Seats Remain)

If seats remain after selecting all eligible Indigenous Scheduled Tribe candidates, Category III candidates shall be considered in the following order of preference:

1. Non-local indigenous inhabitants of Nagaland
2. Children of non-local State Government employees
3. Children of All India Service Officers borne on Nagaland Cadre

📌 Summary – Nagaland MBBS Reservation Framework

• Category I – Indigenous Scheduled Tribes
• Category II – Backward Tribes (15% reservation)
• PWD Reservation – 5% (locomotor disability, 40%–70%)
• NEC Seats – Indigenous ST candidates only
• Rounding rule with priority order: PWD → Backward Tribe → Indigenous ST
• Backward Tribe de-reservation provision if qualified candidates unavailable
• Category III considered only if ST seats remain unfilled
• Dropout disqualification rule applicable for subsequent year State Quota