The Health & Medical Education (H&ME) Department, Union Territory of Ladakh, issued revised guidelines on September 22, 2026, for admission to MBBS and BDS seats under the Central Pool. The revision replaces the existing category-wise roster system with a single merit list based purely on NEET ranking. The change was made following the creation of seven new districts in Ladakh and was approved by Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena. For the 2026-27 academic session, the Centre has allotted 7 MBBS seats and 2 BDS seats to Ladakh under the Central Pool.
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Ladakh MBBS BDS Admission 2026 - Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Issuing Authority | Health & Medical Education Department, UT of Ladakh |
| Order Number | Order No. 15-H&ME(UTL) of 2026 |
| Date of Issue | September 22, 2026 |
| New Guideline Name | Ladakh Central Pool Medical Seats (Selection of Candidates and Allotment of Colleges) (Amendment) Guidelines, 2026 |
| Guideline Being Amended | Ladakh Central Pool Medical Seats (Selection of Candidates and Allotment of Colleges) Guidelines, 2021 |
| Official Website | ladakh.gov.in |
| Total Seats for 2026-27 | 7 MBBS + 2 BDS = 9 seats |
| Selection Basis | Single merit list based on NEET ranking |
What Has Changed - Old System vs New System
| Aspect | 2021 Guidelines (Old) | 2026 Amendment (New) |
|---|---|---|
| Selection Method | Category-wise roster system | Single merit list based on NEET ranking |
| Categories Used | Reserved/Unreserved, Leh & Kargil districts, male/female, and other prescribed categories | No separate categories - one common merit list |
| Basis of Selection | Category and district-based roster | NEET merit/ranking and choices exercised by candidates |
| Waiting List | Category/district-wise waiting lists | One overall UT Ladakh waiting list, filled strictly in order of merit |
| Reason for Seats/Domicile Consideration | Based on Leh and Kargil districts | Not linked to a candidate's domicile district, sex, or Reserved/Unreserved status |
Important Dates
The notification specifies an application window but does not mention exact calendar start and end dates in the reports available. Here is what is confirmed:
- Guideline issue date: September 22, 2026
- Application window: 7 days from the opening of applications, for candidates with a valid NEET ranking
How to Apply for Ladakh Central Pool MBBS/BDS Seats 2026
- Visit the official website of the UT Ladakh Administration.
- Look for the notification/link related to Central Pool MBBS/BDS Seat admissions 2026-27 issued by the Health & Medical Education Department.
- Register or log in on the official Ladakh NIC portal referenced in the notification.
- Fill in the application form with NEET ranking and required personal/academic details within the 7-day application window.
- Upload the required documents as specified in the official guidelines.
- Submit the application before the window closes.
Important Instructions
- Only candidates with a valid NEET ranking for the applicable year are eligible to apply.
- The application window is limited to 7 days, so candidates should apply promptly once the process opens.
- Selection is now made strictly on NEET merit/ranking - there is no separate category-wise or district-wise consideration.
- Seat availability each year depends on the number of seats conveyed by the Government of India for that year, and may vary in future sessions.
- Candidates who fail to report or complete formalities after selection risk losing their seat, which will then go to the next eligible candidate on the merit-based waiting list.