North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health And Medical Sciences

Yes, NEIGRIHMS follows government-mandated reservation policies for seat allocation to ensure equitable opportunities. NEIGRIHMS allocates its 50 seats following central government norms, covering UR, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS categories. A major chunk of seats is reserved for candidates from North Eastern states. Additionally, up to 8 supernumerary seats are provided for students from J&K and Ladakh under the PM-USP scheme. Limited spots for foreign nationals are available. Any unfilled institutional or staff quota seats are typically converted to the All India Open Category.

The College of Nursing, NEIGRIHMS, offers a total of fifty (50) seats annually for the BSc Nursing course. This is a four-year full-time program, which includes a six-month internship, affiliated with North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong. As it is a central government institution, these seats are highly competitive and admission is based strictly on merit. 

While there is no specific mention of the placement option at NEIGRIHMS, students do get good job opportunities after completing the course considering the value of the degree. The hospital training helps them gain experience. Many students get jobs in government and private hospitals. The institute's reputation also helps in job selection. Students can work as staff nurses and healthcare professionals. The course prepares students for professional nursing careers.

The total fee at NEIGRIHMS is very affordable compared to other nursing colleges. Students need to pay annual tuition fees of INR 4000 for 4 years and some one-time charges. The overall cost for the full course is much lower than private colleges. Hostel and mess charges are separate. Since it is a government institute, the cost of education is pretty low as compared to private colleges.

Students prefer NEIGRIHMS over many other private nursing colleges because of affordable fees, government recognition, and good hospital training. NEIGRIHMS BSc nursing course provides real clinical experience, which helps in career growth. The learning environment is professional and focused on developing healthcare skills in students. Also, students can get government scholarships.  

One major advantage of NEIGRIHMS over private nursing colleges is the low fee structure. Students also get training in a government hospital, which provides good clinical exposure. NEIGRIHMS BSc nursing degree is recognised and valued in healthcare jobs. Private colleges may have higher fees and limited hospital training. NEIGRIHMS offers quality education, experienced faculty, and practical learning, making it a good option for students who want affordable and reliable nursing education.

Yes, NEET-UG is compulsory for admission to BSc Nursing at NEIGRIHMS. The institute prepares its merit list based on NEET scores, and students are selected through counselling. Without a valid NEET score, you can't apply for this course. Students should prepare well in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics to get a good NEET score and improve their chances.

General category candidates who will score 500 or more marks in NEET 2024 are likely to get admission to NEIGRIHMS through Meghalaya MBBS counselling.