The NEET Counseling 2024 for admission into medical and dental colleges across India will be conducted by the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC). The MCC released the schedule for NEET Counseling 2024 on July 29, 2024. According to the schedule, NEET UG Counseling 2024 is expected to begin on August 14, 2024. Candidates who have qualified for the NEET 2024 exam or are eligible for NEET UG Counseling 2024 can start their registration from the first week of August (tentatively).

 

The NEET 2024 exam was held on May 5, 2024, and the results were announced on June 4, 2024. A re-exam for 1,563 candidates, who were given grace marks, was conducted on June 23, 2024, and the results for this re-exam were declared on July 1, 2024. The final scorecards were released on July 26, 2024. According to the final merit list, out of 2,333,162 examinees, 1,315,853 candidates are qualified for NEET 2024.

The NEET UG 2024 counseling will be conducted in four rounds - Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and Stray Vacancy Round. Overall, the counseling process is divided into 15% All India Quota (AIQ) counseling/ Deemed/Central Universities/ All AIIMS Institutes/ JIPMER (Puducherry & Karaikal). 

NEET UG Counselling 2024 Overview

 

 

NEET UG Counselling 2024 Important Dates

The NEET UG 2024 counseling will be conducted in four rounds - Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and Stray Vacancy Round. 

First Round Schedule:

• Seat Matrix Release: Between August 14 and 16

• Registration and Fee Payment: August 14 to 20

• Choice Filling and Locking: August 16 to 20

• Seat Allotment Process: August 21 to 22

• Seat Allotment Result: August 23

• Reporting and Joining: August 24 to 29

Second Round Schedule:

• Seat Matrix Release: Between September 4 and 5

• Registration and Fee Payment: September 5 to 10

• Choice Filling and Locking: September 6 to 10

• Seat Allotment Process: September 11 to 12

• Seat Allotment Result: September 13

• Reporting and Joining: September 14 to 20

Third Round Schedule:

• Seat Matrix Release: Between September 25 and 26

• Registration and Fee Payment: September 26 to October 2

• Choice Filling and Locking: September 27 to October 2

• Seat Allotment Process: October 3 to 4

• Seat Allotment Result: October 5

• Reporting and Joining: October 6 to 12

Stray Vacancy Round Schedule:

• Seat Matrix Release: October 16

• Registration and Fee Payment: October 16 to 20

• Choice Filling and Locking: October 17 to 20

• Seat Allotment Process: October 21 to 22

• Seat Allotment Result: October 23

• Reporting and Joining: October 24 to 30

 

 

NEET UG Counselling 2024 Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the NEET UG 2024 counselling process, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Candidates must have qualified for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).

• Candidates must be registered on the official website of the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).

• All candidates, including those from the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, are eligible to participate in the counselling for All India Quota (AIQ) seats and deemed universities.

 

NEET UG 2024 Cut-Off

 

 

Reservation Policy for NEET UG Counselling 2024

Indian nationals belonging to certain categories are admitted under the seats reserved for them in accordance with the rules prescribed by the Government of India. The categories and the extent of reservation are as follows:

 

 

How to apply for NEET UG Counselling 2024?

 

• Visit the official website of MCC https://mcc.nic.in/

 

• Fill your details as per MCC NEET registration process.

 

• After that complete the registration process by paying your counseling fee.

 

• Now fill and lock NEET 2023 counseling options.

After registering and paying the fees, aspirants are required to go through the choice filling procedure. This is the third step of the NEET 2024 counselling process.

• Log in to the official portal of MCC

• Choose your preferred course along with colleges

• Fill in any number of choices and preferences from the list given in the portal

•  Set your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice

• Add or delete a choice from the list as needed

• Finalize and lock in your preferences for NEET 2024 counselling

• Aspirants must note that no further edits will be entertained. Make sure you have a copy with you for future reference

 

• Then there will be an announcement of seat allotment and result.

 

• After that report in the allotted medical/dental college.

Following are the Seats Available under Different Quotas

 

• All India Quota Seats

• State Government Quota Seats

• Central Institutions/Universities/Deemed Universities

• State/Management/NRI Quota Seats in Private Medical / Dental Colleges or any Private University

• Central Pool Quota Seats

• All seats including NRI Quota as well as Management Quota, are in private unaided/aided minority / non-minority medical colleges.

• AIIMS Institutes across India/JIPMER.

• The Counselling for successful candidates for Seats under 15% All India Quota and 100% including 85% State quota seats of Central Institutions (ABVIMS & RML Hospital/VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital/ESIC)/ Central Universities (including DU/ BHU /AMU)/ AIIMS/ JIPMER and Deemed Universities, will be conducted by the MCC/DGHS for Undergraduate Medical / Dental Courses. MCC only does the registration for AFMC and forwards the data of registered Candidates to AFMC Authorities for the admission process. DU/BHU and other Universities may use the score for any other relevant courses being offered by them.

 

NEET UG Counselling 2024: Documents Required

• NEET 2024 admit card

• NEET 2024 Rank Card/Rank Letter

• Pass certificate and mark sheet of Class 10

• Pass certificate and mark sheet of Class 12

• Identity proof (Aadhar/PAN/Licence/Passport/Voter ID)

• A total of eight passport-size photos

• Provisional allocation letter

• Caste certificate(if applicable)

• Disability certificate (if applicable)

 

NRIs and OCIs must submit the below documents if they wish to apply to a deemed university.

• Copies of passports and embassy certificates.

• Affidavit of relationship stating the relationship between the candidate and the sponsor.

• Sponsorship affidavit - a document stating that the sponsor agrees to bear all costs during the entire study period.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

What is NEET UG Counselling 2024?

NEET UG Counselling 2024 is a process conducted by the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) for admission into medical and dental colleges across India based on NEET 2024 scores.

 

When will NEET UG Counselling 2024 begin?

NEET UG Counselling 2024 is expected to start on August 14, 2024. Registration will tentatively begin in the first week of August.

 

How many rounds are there in NEET UG Counselling 2024?

There are four main rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and Stray Vacancy Round.

 

Who is eligible for NEET UG Counselling 2024?

Candidates who have qualified for the NEET 2024 exam are eligible. All candidates, including those from the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, can participate in counselling for All India Quota (AIQ) seats and deemed universities.

 

What are the important dates for NEET UG Counselling 2024?

The counselling process will run from August 14, 2024, to October 30, 2024. Key dates for each round include:

First Round: August 14 - August 29

Second Round: September 4 - September 20

Third Round: September 25 - October 12

Stray Vacancy Round: October 16 - October 30

 

How can I apply for NEET UG Counselling 2024?

Visit the official MCC website (https://mcc.nic.in/), fill in the required details, pay the counselling fee, and complete the choice filling procedure by selecting and locking your preferred colleges and courses.

 

How are seat allotments announced in NEET UG Counselling 2024?

Seat allotment results are announced on the MCC website after each round of counselling. Candidates must report to the allotted medical/dental college within the specified time frame.

 

Can I edit my choices after locking them during NEET UG Counselling 2024?

No, you cannot edit your choices after locking them in for a particular round of NEET counselling. Once locked, your preferences for colleges and courses become fixed.