NEET Counselling 2024 Latest Updates: According to the recent update by MCC (Medical Council Committee) NEET counselling will commence in July. Students who passed the NEET exam on May 5, 2024, will be eligible for counselling. The detailed seat matrix and detailed counselling information will be available on the official website of MCC mcc.nic.in. The counselling session will be conducted in six sessions ending in November.
Read the full article to learn about the detailed counselling process including the eligibility, documents required, registration fees, and procedure.
NEET Counselling 2024 Rescheduled
The NEET Counselling 2024 procedure is likely to begin in the third week of July 2024. After establishing the seat matrix, the NEET 2024 counselling date will be determined by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), which oversees the process. MCC will release the NEET 2024 counselling schedule as a PDF and an information bulletin on the MCC NEET UG counselling webpage. The counselling process has been postponed due to the delay in the Supreme Court hearing from July 11, 2024, which has been moved to July 18, 2024.
NEET counselling is conducted for admission to the 1,09,145 MBBS and 27,868 BDS, and around 1000 B.Sc. Nursing seats under All India Quota (AIQ). However, the state counselling will be scheduled for the 85% of seats under the state quota in private and govt. medical colleges.
NEET Counselling 2024: Details
| Counselling Process | NEET UG 2024 |
| Courses | MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, B.Sc. Nursing, etc. |
| Conducting Body | MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) |
| Registration Date | July 2024 (Third Week) |
| Registration Fees | ₹ 1000/- General/OBC/EWS candidates₹ 500/- SC/ST/PwD candidates |
| Eligibility | Passed NEET UG 2024 exam with minimum qualifying marks |
| Number of Rounds | Six (will last till November) |
| Official Website | https://mcc.nic.in/ |
MCC NEET 2024 Counselling Schedule
The detailed schedule for the NEET 2024 counselling has not been yet released by MCC. The table below shows the tentative dates and schedule of the NEET UG 2024 Counselling Process
| Counselling Step | Tentative Time |
| Registration Begins | July 2024 |
| Choice Filling | July-Aug 2024 |
| Seat Allotment | August 2024 |
| Documents Verification | August 2024 |
| Reporting to the College | August- September 2024 |
NEET 2024 Counselling Process: Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the NEET 2024 counselling process a candidate must fulfill the following criteria:
- Qualifying Marks: For the General Category the minimum qualifying mark is 50th percentile. For the reserved category candidates, it is the 40th percentile
- Nationality: All Indian Nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, and Foreign Nationals are eligible to participate. For more information refer to the information brochure.
NEET 2024 Counselling Process
MCC NEET UG 2024 Counselling will be conducted in online mode through the official website https://mcc.nic.in/. There will be four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and Stray Vacancy Round. The number of vacant rounds depends on the seats left after the particular round process is over. Last year two seat vacant rounds were conducted. The detailed process of the NEET 2024 counselling process is as follows:
- Release of Seat Matrix
MCC will share the detailed seat matrix defining the number of seats and colleges available for the NEET 2024 admission process.
- Registration Process
Once the seat matrix is shared the registration process will commence. Each candidate must register to take part in the NEET counselling process. Registration includes details about the contact number, NEET 2024 Roll Number, Rank, Scores, and other personal information.
- Selection of Seat
Candidates taking part in the NEET counselling process must fill out their choice for the seat in the given form. Candidates should fill out the tentative seat form to ease the process of choice filling.
- Seat Allotment
Once the choices are filled, a list of allotted seats per the choice filled will be provided by the MCC for the further admission process. Candidates can accept, reject, or opt for an upgrade of seats as per their preference.
- Documentation
If the candidate accepts the seat, he is requested to submit the required documents as per the list for the verification process.
- Institute Reporting
Candidates are required to physically report to the allotted college or university to report and pay the applicable fees as per the course he is seeking admission.
Documents Required for NEET 2024 Counselling Process
Below you can find the list of documents required for the NEET 2024 Counselling Process:
- NEET Admit Card
- NEET Scorecard
- Class 10 Certificate and Mark Sheet
- Class 12 Certificate and Mark Sheet
- ID Proof (Aadhar/PAN Card/Driving License/Passport)
- Passport Size Photographs (Eight)
- Provisional Seat Allotment Letter
- Caste Certificate and PwD Certificate (if applicable)
How to Apply For NEET 2024 Counselling Process
The step-by-step instructions for applying to the NEET Counselling 2024 are as follows:
- Go to the MCC website https://mcc.nic.in/
- Choose “UG Medical” from the menu selections.
- Go to the “Important Links” area and click on it.
- Search and click the “Registration” link.
- Fill out your information in the registration form.
- Complete the registration procedure by following the instructions.
- Once registered, go to the choice filling and locking stage.
- Choose your chosen colleges and courses depending on availability and eligibility.
- Once you’ve made your final options, lock them to confirm them before submitting.
Important Points for NEET 2024 Counselling Process
- New registrations will be accepted for Rounds 1, 2, and the Mop-up Round.
- There is no chance to upgrade from Round 2. Once a seat is secured in Round 2, candidates cannot switch to a higher preference seat in subsequent rounds.
- Candidates who accept a seat in Round 2 are not allowed to resign or participate in the afterwards rounds.
- Candidates who do not accept admission in Round 2 may compete in the following round, but they must register anew for the Mop-up Round. This will lead to the cancellation of the security deposit.
Conclusion
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money is required for NEET counselling?
Answer: For participation in the NEET counselling process general category candidates must pay a fee of ₹ 1000/- whereas the reserved category must pay a fee of ₹ 500/- while registration.
Is NEET counselling fees refundable?
Answer: The security fees submitted during the NEET counselling process are refundable after the counselling session is completed. If seats are given to candidates throughout the NEET Counselling 2024 procedure, the security deposit will be reimbursed to their respective institutions, adjusted in the annual fees.
Is there any restriction for filling up the number of choices of institutes and courses during the NEET counselling process?
Answer: There is no limit to the number of colleges and courses that can be entered during the NEET counselling process’s choice-filling rounds. During the online choice stage, candidates can select as many options as they want. However, the options should be in the order of the candidates’ preferences.
How many counselling rounds are there in NEET 2024?
Answer: NEET UG counselling consists of four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round. The first two rounds focus on 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, which include deemed and central universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, ESIC, and AFMC.
