The Directorate of Health Services (Medical Education & Research), Meghalaya, has revised the qualifying cut-off for the State Common Entrance Examination used to determine eligibility for admission to B.Sc Nursing courses in private institutes within the state for the 2026–27 academic session. Under the notice dated 9 November 2026, the minimum cut-off score is 43 for General category candidates and 40 for ST/SC/OST candidates. The notice continues the terms of reference issued in the earlier order dated 20 August 2026.
Meghalaya B.Sc Nursing Revised Cut-Off 2026: Overview
| Issuing authority | Office of the Director of Health Services, Medical Education & Research (DME), Meghalaya |
|---|---|
| Admission course | B.Sc Nursing |
| Institutes covered | Private institutes within Meghalaya |
| Academic session | 2026–27 |
| Notice date | 9 November 2026 |
| Notice number | DHSME&R/Estt/CEE/2025/2/7854 |
| General category cut-off | 40th percentile; minimum score 43 |
| ST/SC/OST cut-off | 29th percentile; minimum score 40 |
| Official website | Meghalaya Health Department |
Category-Wise Revised B.Sc Nursing Cut-Off Marks
| Category | Minimum qualifying percentile | Revised cut-off score |
|---|---|---|
| General | 40th percentile | 43 |
| ST / SC / OST | 29th percentile | 40 |
Official Notice and What Has Changed?
The revised notice is issued in continuation of the Directorate’s earlier notice dated 20 August 2026. It changes the minimum qualifying cut-off for candidates seeking eligibility to apply for B.Sc Nursing courses in private institutes within Meghalaya. The issuing authority states that the terms of reference in the earlier notice remain unchanged except for the revised cut-off figures stated in the new notice.
- Download official revised B.Sc Nursing cut-off notice dated 9 November 2026 (PDF)
- Meghalaya Health Department official website
Important Clarification for B.Sc Nursing Applicants
This notice concerns the qualifying cut-off for the State Common Entrance Examination for eligibility to apply to private B.Sc Nursing institutes within Meghalaya. It is not a final admission merit list, seat-allotment result or a general cut-off for every nursing institution. Candidates should check the separate institute/admission notice for application, counselling, document verification and seat-allotment instructions.
FAQs
What is the revised Meghalaya B.Sc Nursing cut-off for General category?
The General category minimum is the 40th percentile with a cut-off score of 43.
What is the revised cut-off for ST, SC and OST candidates?
The ST/SC/OST minimum is the 29th percentile with a cut-off score of 40.
Does this cut-off apply to all B.Sc Nursing colleges?
The notice specifically refers to private institutes within Meghalaya. Candidates should not assume that it replaces the admission criteria for government nursing colleges or other admission routes.
Last verified: 12 November 2026. Candidates should refer to the official revised notice and the relevant institute’s admission instructions for the next step.