NEET-UG 2026 qualified candidates can now apply for five MBBS Society Seats at Helen Lepcha Sikkim Government Medical College (HLSGMC), Gangtok, for the 2026–27 academic session.
The Government of Sikkim has opened applications for eligible candidates who have qualified in NEET-UG 2026 and are seeking admission to the five Society Seats available in the MBBS programme.
The online application window opened on September 23, 2026. Candidates have until September 30, 2026, at 12 noon, to submit their applications.
Helen Lepcha Sikkim Government Medical College is the first Government Medical College in Sikkim. Set up as a joint initiative of the Government of India and the Government of Sikkim, the institution aims to improve access to affordable and quality medical education while contributing to the strengthening of healthcare services in the region.
The college has been named after Helen Lepcha, fondly remembered as Savitri Devi, a renowned Freedom Fighter who was born in 1902 in Sangmoo, South Sikkim.
The institution seeks to carry forward her legacy of service, compassion and commitment to the welfare of society.
With only five Society Seats on offer, eligible NEET-UG 2026 candidates interested in pursuing an MBBS degree are advised to complete the online application process before the deadline.
Key details
Programme: MBBS
Seats: 5 Society Seats
Institution: Helen Lepcha Sikkim Government Medical College, Gangtok
Academic session: 2026–27
Eligibility: NEET-UG 2026 qualified candidates
Applications open: September 23, 2026
Last date: September 30, 2026, by 12 noon
Candidates can visit hlsgmc.sikkim.gov.in for further information on the application procedure and admission.
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