NEET Counselling 2024 Check Counselling Website, Eligibility Criteria, Documents Required, Fee Structure and Counselling Process

NEET Counselling 2024 is the process where qualified candidates apply for and secure seats in medical colleges across India, managed by MCC for All India Quota and state authorities for their quotas, following specific registration, choice filling, and seat allotment steps.

by Tamilarasi S

Updated Jun 19, 2024

NEET Counselling 2024

NEET Counselling 2024 helps aspiring medical students secure seats in India's colleges. Managed by MCC for All India Quota and states for their quotas, it requires NEET qualification. Steps include registration, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification, and college reporting. Fees vary, and rounds like Round 1, 2, Mop-Up, and Stray Vacancy cater to seat allocation needs. Candidates must stay updated via MCC's website for counselling schedules and updates.

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Conducting Bodies:

All India Quota (AIQ): Managed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
State Quota: Conducted by respective state counselling authorities.

Counselling Website:

All India Counselling: mcc.nic.in
State Counselling: Varied, specific to each state (check respective state authority websites).

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must qualify for NEET 2024.
Jammu & Kashmir candidates eligible for AIQ.
Specific criteria apply for Central Universities (e.g., DU, AMU, BHU).

Documents Required for Counselling:

NEET Admit Card and Scorecard.
Class 10 and 12 Certificates.
ID Proof (Aadhar/PAN Card/Driving License/Passport).
Passport Size Photographs.
Caste Certificate (if applicable), PwD Certificate (if applicable).
Additional documents for NRI/OCI candidates.

Fee Structure:

Counselling Fee (Non-Refundable) and Security Fee (Refundable) vary:
- AIQ/ Central Universities:
  - UR: Rs. 1,000 (Counselling), Rs. 10,000 (Security)
  - SC/ST/OBC/PwD: Rs. 500 (Counselling), Rs. 5,000 (Security)
- Deemed Universities: Rs. 5,000 (Counselling), Rs. 2,00,000 (Security)

Rounds of Counselling:

Round 1: Registration, Choice Filling, Seat Allotment, Reporting (with free exit option).
Round 2: Fresh Registration (if not registered earlier), Choice Filling, Seat Allotment, Reporting.
Mop-Up Round: For vacant seats after Round 2.
Stray Vacancy Round: Specific rounds for remaining vacancies.

New Changes for NEET 2024:

OCI cardholders are treated as equivalent to Indian citizens.
Revised rules for resignations and upgrades between rounds.
Detailed process changes for AIQ and Deemed Universities.

AIQ Seat Matrix:

Detailed allocation of seats for MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other programs across AIQ, Central Universities, Deemed Universities, and ESIC institutes.

Counselling Process Steps:

Registration:

Visit mcc.nic.in and register using NEET roll number, registration number, name, mother's name, date of birth.
Pay counselling fee online (varies by category and institution).

Choice Filling and Locking:

Fill choices of colleges and courses based on preference.
Use NEET College Predictor for guidance.

Seat Allotment:

Seats are allotted based on NEET rank, choices filled, seat availability, and reservation criteria.
Result of seat allotment is published for each round.

Document Verification and Reporting:

Candidates must report to the allotted institute with original documents for verification.
Complete admission formalities as per institute guidelines.