The NEET UG re-exam on June 21, 2026 has pushed Manipur MBBS and BDS counselling back by roughly six weeks — registration, which normally opens in early July, is now expected in the last week of July 2026.
The original NEET UG 2026 exam scheduled for May 3 was cancelled by NTA after paper leak allegations. With the re-exam confirmed for June 21, 2026, the Directorate of Health Services, Government of Manipur must wait for the final NEET result before it can build its state merit list and open the counselling portal. Students with Manipur domicile who are targeting the 85% state-quota MBBS and BDS seats should use this period to prepare documents and watch the official portal for the notification.
- NEET UG Re-Exam: June 21, 2026 (confirmed by NTA) — pen-and-paper mode, 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM IST.
- Final NEET Result: Expected in the second week of July 2026, after answer-key challenge resolution.
- Manipur Counselling Registration: Expected to open in the last week of July 2026, based on 2025 trends.
- Seats Covered: 85% state-quota MBBS and BDS seats in Manipur government and private colleges.
- Eligibility: Students must be NEET UG 2026 qualified and hold a valid Manipur domicile certificate or ILP.
| Direct Link — Manipur NEET Counselling 2026 Official Portal (Check Here) | manipurhealthdirectorate.mn.gov.in |
Why the NEET Re-Exam Delays Manipur Counselling
Manipur state-quota counselling is merit-based — the Directorate of Health Services builds its rank list entirely from NEET UG 2026 scores. No final NEET result means no state merit list, and no merit list means counselling registration cannot open. This dependency applies to every state counselling authority in India.
After the June 21 re-exam, NTA typically takes 3 to 4 weeks to process answer keys, resolve objections, and publish the final result. That puts the result in the second week of July 2026 at the earliest. The Manipur Directorate then needs 1 to 2 weeks to issue its notification and open the portal. In 2025, NEET results came in mid-June and Manipur counselling opened in early July. The 2026 re-exam shifts every downstream date by approximately six weeks.
Expected Revised Manipur Counselling Schedule 2026
The table below shows the anticipated timeline based on the June 21 re-exam date and 2025 counselling patterns. These are expected dates — the official schedule will be published on the Manipur Health Directorate portal once NEET 2026 results are declared.
| Event | Expected Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam | June 21, 2026 (confirmed) |
| NEET UG 2026 Provisional Answer Key | Late June 2026 (expected) |
| NEET UG 2026 Final Result | Second week of July 2026 (expected) |
| Manipur Counselling Notification | Third week of July 2026 (expected) |
| Registration and Application Window | Last week of July 2026 (expected) |
| Manipur Merit List Publication | First week of August 2026 (expected) |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | Second week of August 2026 (expected) |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment | Third week of August 2026 (expected) |
| Mop-Up Round (if applicable) | September 2026 (expected) |
Documents to Prepare Now
Use the gap before the portal opens to collect and verify every document. A single missing or expired certificate at the college reporting stage can forfeit your allotted seat.
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| NEET UG 2026 Scorecard and Admit Card | Score proof and eligibility verification |
| Class 10 Certificate and Marksheet | Date of birth verification |
| Class 12 Certificate and Marksheet (PCB with English) | Academic eligibility |
| Manipur Domicile Certificate or Inner Line Permit (ILP) | State-quota eligibility |
| Category Certificate (SC / ST / OBC / EWS), if applicable | Reserved-category seat eligibility |
| PwD Certificate, if applicable | Horizontal reservation eligibility |
| Passport-size Photographs (recent, colour) | Application form and college reporting |
| Aadhaar Card or Government-issued Photo ID | Identity verification |
| Transfer Certificate (TC) from last institution | Required at college reporting |
How to Register for Manipur NEET Counselling 2026
Manipur MBBS and BDS counselling is conducted entirely online through the Health Directorate portal. Follow these steps once the registration window opens:
- Visit manipurhealthdirectorate.mn.gov.in and locate the NEET UG 2026 Counselling link under the latest notices section.
- Click New Registration and enter your NEET 2026 roll number, date of birth, and an active mobile number to create a login.
- Fill in the application form with personal details, category, domicile type, and qualifying exam marks.
- Upload scanned copies of all required documents in the format and file-size limits stated in the notification.
- Pay the registration fee through the portal’s online payment gateway. Based on 2025 fee structure, general-category students paid approximately ?2,000 and SC/ST students paid ?1,000 — the 2026 fee will be confirmed in the official notification.
- Submit the completed form and save the acknowledgement slip showing your application number.
- After the merit list is published, log in during the choice-filling window and lock your college and course preferences before the deadline.
- Check the seat allotment result and, if a seat is allotted, report to the college within the joining deadline with original documents and your allotment letter.
Do not wait until the last day to register — portal traffic peaks on the closing date and technical delays on your end will not be accepted as grounds for an extension.
Manipur NEET Counselling 2026 FAQs
Ques. Why was the NEET UG 2026 exam rescheduled to June 21?
Ans. The original NEET UG 2026 exam on May 3 was cancelled by NTA following paper leak allegations. The re-exam is confirmed for June 21, 2026, in offline pen-and-paper mode from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM IST. Students who were already registered did not need to re-register.
Ques. When will Manipur MBBS counselling 2026 registration open?
Ans. Based on the June 21 re-exam and 2025 counselling patterns, Manipur counselling registration is expected to open in the last week of July 2026. The official notification and date will be published on manipurhealthdirectorate.mn.gov.in after the NEET 2026 final result is declared.
Ques. Which seats are filled through Manipur state counselling?
Ans. The Directorate of Health Services, Government of Manipur fills 85% state-quota MBBS and BDS seats in government and private medical colleges in the state. The remaining 15% All-India Quota seats are handled separately by MCC through its own counselling process.
Ques. Is a Manipur domicile certificate mandatory to apply?
Ans. Yes. A valid Manipur domicile certificate or Inner Line Permit (ILP) is required for state-quota eligibility. Students without Manipur domicile can only participate in the 15% All-India Quota counselling conducted by MCC.
Ques. What is the minimum NEET 2026 score required for Manipur MBBS?
Ans. You must have cleared the NEET UG 2026 qualifying cutoff — 50th percentile for general-category students, 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC, and 45th percentile for PwD. The exact qualifying marks in absolute numbers will be announced with the NEET 2026 result.
Ques. How many rounds does Manipur NEET counselling have?
Ans. Manipur typically holds two main allotment rounds followed by a mop-up round to fill remaining vacant seats. Based on 2025 patterns, all rounds are expected to conclude by September 2026. The round-wise schedule will be detailed in the official counselling notification.
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