NEET Nagaland Counselling 2025: Dates, Process, Eligibility, Seat Matrix & Cut-Off

NEET Nagaland Counselling 2025 will be conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Nagaland, for admission to MBBS seats under the 85% state quota at Nagaland Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (NIMSR), Kohima. The remaining 15% of seats will be filled under the All India Quota (AIQ) by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).

Only candidates qualifying the NEET UG 2025 exam and fulfilling the state’s domicile and academic requirements will be eligible for Nagaland NEET Counselling 2025.

Nagaland NEET Counselling Update

Following the Madhya Pradesh High Court's order to conduct a re-examination for 75 students who experienced disruptions on exam day, the NEET UG Counselling process across several states is expected to be delayed by 2–3 weeks.Students in the meantime are advised to prepare required documents in advance and regularly visit the official DTE Nagaland website for notifications and announcements.

Nagaland NEET Counselling 2025: Important Dates (Tentative)

The Directorate of Technical Education, Nagaland will publish the official counselling notification after NEET UG 2025 results. Based on previous timelines, the expected schedule is as follows.

NEET Nagaland Counselling Eligibility Criteria

To participate in Nagaland NEET counselling 2025, candidates must fulfil a set of academic, exam-based, and residential criteria.

NEET Qualification

Candidates must have qualified NEET-UG 2025 with the following minimum percentile scores:

• General – 50th percentile
• SC/ST/OBC – 40th percentile
• General-PwD – 45th percentile

Educational Qualification

• Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English from a recognized board.
• Minimum aggregate marks:
  • General – 50%
  • SC/ST/OBC – 40%
  • PwD – 45%

Domicile Criteria

Candidates must fulfill one of the following:

• Be a permanent resident of Nagaland.
• Children of Nagaland Scheduled Tribe (NST).
• Children of state/central government employees serving in Nagaland for at least 3 years.
• Non-NST students who have completed Class X and XII from schools in Nagaland.

Age Limit

• Must be at least 17 years old on or before December 31, 2025.
• Upper age limit as per NEET UG 2025 guidelines.

List of Participating Colleges and Seat Matrix

As of 2025, Nagaland Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (NIMSR), Kohima, is the only government medical college in the state offering MBBS seats. In addition to these, there are a few nominated seats in other North-East colleges (such as RIMS, Imphal or AGMC) available for Nagaland-domiciled candidates through separate application processes managed by the DTE or Department of Health & Family Welfare.

Grand Total

Check NEET Seat Matrix 2025

NEET Nagaland Counselling Reservation Policy

The reservation system in Nagaland NEET counselling is based on state government norms for the 85% state quota seats. AIQ seats follow central government policies.

State Quota (85%)

• Nagaland Scheduled Tribe (NST): Majority of seats reserved
• Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 5% across all categories
• Children of Government Employees: Small percentage of seats
• Unreserved/Open Category: Remaining seats filled purely on merit

The reservation percentages are implemented only under the 85% state quota. The 15% AIQ seats follow the central reservation policy: SC (15%)ST (7.5%)OBC-NCL (27%)EWS (10%)PwD (5%)

NEET Nagaland Counselling 2025: Step-by-Step Guide

The counselling process in Nagaland is entirely online. Here’s a breakdown of the same:

Step 1: Online Registration

• Candidates must visit the official portal: dtenagaland.org.in.
• Enter NEET Roll No., DOB, Email ID, and Phone Number.
• Pay counselling fee:
  • ₹500 for NST and reserved categories
  • ₹700 for General category

Step 2: Document Upload

Scanned copies of the following documents must be uploaded:

• NEET 2025 Admit Card and Scorecard
• Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and passing certificates
• PRC/Domicile Certificate
• Category Certificate (NST/SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)
• Recent passport-sized photograph

Step 3: Merit List Publication

• The state merit list is released based on NEET scores and eligibility.
• It includes candidate name, NEET marks, category, and state rank.

Step 4: Choice Filling and Locking

• Candidates shortlisted in the merit list can fill their preferred course and college.
• Once choices are locked, no further changes are allowed.

Step 5: Seat Allotment (Round 1)

• Based on merit, preference, and category, seats are allotted.
• Candidates must download their Provisional Allotment Letter from the portal.

Step 6: Reporting and Verification

• Report to the Directorate of Technical Education, Kohima, in person.
• Carry all original documents for physical verification.

Step 7: Subsequent Rounds

• If seats remain vacant, Round 2 and a Mop-up Round will follow.
• Stray Vacancy Round (usually offline) fills final seats before session begins.

List of Documents Required for Counselling

Candidates should keep the following original documents and self-attested copies ready:

• NEET 2025 Admit Card
• NEET 2025 Scorecard
• Class 10 and 12 Mark Sheets & Certificates
• Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) or Domicile
• NST/SC/ST/OBC/EWS Certificate (if applicable)
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)
• Passport-size Photographs (6–8)
• Government-issued Photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID)
• Counselling Fee Payment Receipt
• Provisional Allotment Letter

Nagaland NEET Cut off 2025 (Expected)

The cut-off for NEET Nagaland Counselling 2025 is not out yet. However, based on the number of applicants, their scores, seat availability and 2024 trends, NEET Cutoff is prepared.

Note: These are expected cut-offs for state quota seats at NIMSR and may vary slightly in actual rounds.