85 candidates from Nagaland were selected to do MBBS and 12 for BDS at the Nagaland Institute of Medical Science & Research (NIMSR) on Friday. The process was conducted transparently based on the NEET (UG) 2023 Merit. These students will be part of the first batch of students at NIMSR.

This selection was done during the spot round counseling session for candidates for medical and allied courses which was held at the Directorate of Technical Education in Kohima.

DIPR stated that the counseling was aimed to fill Nagaland state reserved seats for MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BAMS, and BASLP courses for the academic session 2023-2024 based on a merit-based selection approach. The State Common Selection Board Committee, including Advisor for Transport and Technical Education, Temjenmenba, Addl. Secretary H&TE, Sentiyanger Pongen, Director cum Dean NIMSR Kohima, Prof. Dr. Soumya Chakraborty, Er. Vipulhou Lhoungu, the shortlisted candidates, and their parents were present.

Director of Technical Education, Er. Vipulhou Lhoungu, mentioned that the Government of India has allocated a total of 152 MBBS seats. Out of these, 42 seats were allotted for the Government of India, 10 for Imphal, 3 for Tripura, 10 for Meghalaya, 2 for Assam, and 85 for Nagaland.

Addl. Secretary H&TE, Sentiyanger Pongen, encouraged students to remember their motherland and extend help to their fellow citizens. He stressed the importance of thinking about the people of Nagaland and providing services to them, especially considering the limited medical facilities in the state, which often leads to higher treatment costs outside the state.

Director cum Dean of NIMSR Kohima, Prof. Soumya Chakraborty, expressed gratitude towards the Government of Nagaland and the Directorate of Health & Family Welfare for their support. She congratulated the merit candidates on their selection.