NEET Counselling 2024 – Key Dates, Registration, Fees, and Process

Discover all the details about NEET Counselling 2024, including key dates, registration process, choice filling, fees, and seat allotment. Stay updated and ensure a smooth admission process to top medical and dental colleges in India.

NEET Counselling 2024 – Comprehensive Guide

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will oversee the NEET 2024 counselling for All India Quota (AIQ) seats, including those in central universities and other institutes, starting from July 6, 2024. This guide provides detailed information on the counselling process, including registration, choice filling, fees, and important dates.

NEET 2024 Counselling Overview

Conducting Bodies

• All India Counselling: Conducted by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) for the National Medical Council (NMC).
• State Counselling: Conducted by the respective state authorities.

Counselling Websites

• All India Counselling: mcc.nic.in
• State Counselling: Links provided by respective state authorities (refer to specific state health department websites).

Seat Distribution

• All India Counselling:
  • 15% of government medical and dental seats.
  • 100% of seats in deemed and central universities, ESIC (Employees’ State Insurance Corporation), AFMC (Armed Forces Medical College), AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences), JIPMER (Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research), and BSc Nursing programs.
• State Quota:
  • 85% of government seats.
  • 100% of private seats within the state.

NEET 2024 Counselling Schedule

Key Dates

• NEET UG Exam Date: May 5, 2024
• NEET UG Result Declaration: June 4, 2024
• Counselling Start Date: July 6, 2024 (tentative)

The complete counselling schedule will be released on the MCC website.

NEET 2024 Counselling Process

Step 1: Registration

• Visit the official MCC website: mcc.nic.in.
• Click on the “New Registration” link.
• Fill in the required personal and academic details.
• Create a password and note down the registration ID for future use.
• Pay the non-refundable registration fee and refundable security deposit.

Step 2: Choice Filling and Locking

• Log in using your registration ID and password.
• Select your preferred courses and colleges from the available options.
• You can modify your choices until the locking period ends.
• Ensure to lock your choices before the deadline. If not locked, the choices will be locked automatically on the last date.

Step 3: Seat Allotment

• The seat allotment process is conducted in multiple rounds:
  • Round 1: Initial allotment based on rank and choices.
  • Round 2: For candidates who didn’t get a seat or wish to upgrade.
  • Mop-Up Round: For vacant seats after the first two rounds.
  • Stray Vacancy Round: Final round for remaining vacant seats.
• Seat allotment is based on NEET rank, choices filled, seat availability, and reservation policies.

Step 4: Reporting to the Allotted College

• Download the seat allotment letter from the MCC website.
• Report to the allotted college within the specified time frame.
• Carry the required documents for verification (original and photocopies).

Eligibility Criteria

General Eligibility

• Must have qualified NEET 2024.
• Jammu and Kashmir candidates are eligible for AIQ counselling if they opt in.
• Registration on the MCC website is mandatory.

Central University Eligibility

1. Delhi University (LHMC, UCMS, MAMC):
   • 15% seats for AIQ.
   • 85% seats for candidates who completed their 10+2 in Delhi.
2. Aligarh Muslim University (AMU):
   • 50% seats reserved for AMU school students (studied last 3 years).
   • 50% seats for all India candidates.
3. BHU (Banaras Hindu University):
   • Open to all India candidates.
4. Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi:
   • 3 BDS seats under internal quota for JMI students.
   • 47 seats for all India candidates.
5. VMMC & SJH (Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital):
   • 15% seats for AIQ.
   • Remaining seats for students who completed 10+2 in Delhi.

Documents Required for NEET Counselling 2024

• NEET 2024 Admit Card
• NEET 2024 Rank Card
• Class 10 and 12 Mark Sheets and Passing Certificates
• Birth Certificate
• ID Proof (Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Passport/Driving License)
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Disability Certificate (if applicable)
• Passport-sized Photographs
• Provisional Allotment Letter

Fee Structure

Registration Fee

• Non-refundable registration fee for AIQ and Central Universities:
  • General Category: INR 1,000
  • SC/ST/OBC/PwD Category: INR 500
• Deemed Universities: INR 5,000 (for all categories)

Security Deposit

• AIQ/Central Universities:
  • General Category: INR 10,000
  • SC/ST/OBC/PwD Category: INR 5,000
• Deemed Universities: INR 2,00,000 (for all categories)

Important Points to Remember

• Ensure to register and fill choices within the specified timeline.
• Keep all required documents ready for verification.
• Monitor the official MCC website for updates on counselling schedules and other notifications.
• Understand the eligibility criteria for specific quotas and universities.

By adhering to this comprehensive guide, candidates can effectively navigate the NEET 2024 counselling process, securing a seat in their desired medical or dental college.