Directorate of Medical Education, Government of Manipur, has released the schedule for the Second Round of Manipur Medical e-Counselling 2026-27 for admission to MBBS, BDS and BASLP courses. The notification is applicable to candidates participating for State Government Quota, Management Quota and NRI Quota seats, as specified in the notice.
The official Manipur Medical e-Counselling portal has also listed the 2nd Round Manipur Medical e-Counselling 2026-27 notification among its latest updates.
Manipur NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Counselling Schedule
| Activity | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Registration, Choice Filling & Locking | 08 September to 11 September 2026 |
| Notification of Merit List for Second Round | 14 September 2026 |
| Declaration of Seat Allotment Result | 16 September 2026 |
| Reporting of Candidates to Colleges | 16 September to 18 September 2026 |
Courses and Seats Covered
According to the notification, the second round will facilitate allotment for:
- State Government Quota seats for MBBS/BDS/BASLP at RIMS, JNIMS, SAHS, CMC and RDC Guwahati.
- Management Quota seats for MBBS courses at SAHS and CMC.
- NRI Quota seats for MBBS at SAHS.
Fresh Candidates Can Also Register
NEET UG 2026-qualified candidates who did not register in the previous round(s) will be allowed to register and fill their choices during Round 2.
The notification directs candidates to use the web-based application portal and carefully follow the Technical Instructions for Registration before submitting their applications.
Registration Fee and Security Deposit
Candidates have to pay the applicable non-refundable application fee along with the prescribed refundable security deposit.
| Category / Seat Type | Non-Refundable Application Fee |
|---|---|
| State Government seats – General | Rs.2,000 |
| State Government seats – ST/SC | Rs.1,500 |
| Private Management & NRI Quota seats at SAHS | Rs.2,000 |
| Government & Private Management/NRI Quota seats – General | Rs.4,000 |
| Government & Private Management/NRI Quota seats – ST/SC | Rs.3,000 |
In addition, a refundable security deposit of Rs.15,000 is applicable for all categories. The notice states that this amount will be refunded after completion of all counselling rounds, subject to fulfilment of the relevant conditions.
No separate fee will be charged for choice filling through the web application.
Fresh Choices Mandatory for Round 2
Candidates participating in Round 2, including those who registered previously, must exercise fresh choices. Choices filled and locked during the First Round will not be considered valid for Round 2.
Candidates are required to arrange their preferred courses and institutions in order of priority during the Round 2 choice-filling window. They must also lock their choices within the prescribed timeline; otherwise, they will not be considered for allotment.
The seat allotment will be carried out according to the Manipur MBBS/BDS/BASLP Selection of Candidates for Nomination Rules, 2021 and its amendments, 2025, as mentioned in the notification.
Freeze, Float and Reject Options
After Round 2 allotment, candidates can select one of the applicable options:
- FREEZE – Candidate accepts the allotted seat and does not wish to upgrade further.
- FLOAT – Candidate accepts the allotted seat but wishes to participate for upgradation in subsequent rounds.
- REJECT – Candidate does not wish to proceed with the allotted seat.
Candidates who are allotted seats and choose FREEZE must physically report to the allotted institution with their original documents.
Candidates choosing FLOAT can provide their willingness for further upgradation online. Such candidates do not need to physically report to the allotted college at this stage, as per the SOP, and can download the provisional admission letter after successful online verification.
Seat Withdrawal and Security Deposit
The notification also specifies separate procedures for candidates wishing to surrender or resign from their Round 2 seats.
For Freeze candidates, physical reporting at the allotted institute and submission of the prescribed resignation form within the stipulated period is required.
For Float candidates, an online seat-surrender request can be submitted through the counselling portal within the prescribed timeline.
Importantly, once a seat is surrendered or resigned from, the candidate will have no claim over that particular seat. For a Float candidate, the notification also states that the security deposit will be forfeited upon surrender/resignation.
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