The NEET 2024 exam took place on May 5, 2024, and the results were declared on June 4, 2024. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), through the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), will initiate the UG Counselling 2024 process in the first week of July 2024. The counselling process will consist of four rounds and will fill up seats for MBBS, BDS, Ayush, and BVSc courses across various institutes.
NEET 2024 Counselling Highlights
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination Date | May 5, 2024 |
| Result Declaration | June 4, 2024 |
| Counselling Start | First week of July 2024 (tentative) |
| Rounds of Counselling | Four rounds (AIQ Round 1, AIQ Round 2, AIQ Mop-up, AIQ Stray Vacancy Round) |
| Eligibility Criteria | 50th percentile (General), 40th percentile (SC/ST/OBC), 45th percentile (Physically Handicapped) |
| Registration Fee | Refundable/non-refundable, paid via credit card, debit card, or net banking |
| Seat Allocation | Based on All India Rank and preferred choices filled by candidates |
| Security Fee Refund | Refunded to candidates if not allocated a seat or adjusted with annual fees upon allocation |
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NEET 2024 Counselling Process Overview
The NEET UG Counselling 2024 involves the following steps:
- Registration: Qualified candidates must register online on the official MCC website, filling in personal and academic details and paying the required registration fee.
- Counselling Registration Fees: Candidates are required to pay the counselling fees, which are either refundable or non-refundable, depending on the outcome.
- Choice Filling: After registration, candidates can log into the MCC portal and fill in their preferred choices of colleges and courses.
- Seat Allocation: Seats are allocated based on the All India Rank and the candidates’ preferences.
- Reporting to College: After the seat allocation, candidates must report to the assigned college with all necessary documents for verification.
NEET Disability Certificate
The table mentioned below provides a list of designated centres which issues the required disability certificate.
| City/Centre | Disability Certificates Issued For |
|---|---|
| Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi | All disabilities except Visual Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, & Behavioral Disabilities |
| All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mumbai | Locomotor Disabilities only |
| Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata | All Disabilities as mentioned in the Disability Certificate |
| Madras Medical College, Chennai | All Disabilities as mentioned in the Disability Certificate |
| Grant Government Medical College, J.J. Hospital Compound, Mumbai | All Disabilities except Speech Disability |
| Goa Medical College, Goa | All Disabilities as mentioned in the Disability Certificate except Speech Disability |
| Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala | All Disabilities as mentioned in the Disability Certificate. Ophthalmology Tests to be conducted at Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Thiruvananthapuram under GMC Thiruvananthapuram |
| SMS Medical College, Jaipur | All Disabilities except: Neurology- Genetic Testing, ENT- Speech & Language Disability Testing, Orthopaedics/ PMR- Gonitometer, Adult Plumb Line, Hand Dynamometer, Laser |
| Govt. Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, Chandigarh | All Disabilities as mentioned in the Disability Certificate |
| Govt. Medical College, Agartala, State Disability Board | Information Still Awaited |
| Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | All Disabilities except Intellectual Disability |
| Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities, Bandra, Mumbai | Hearing Disabilities only |
| AIIMS, Nagpur, Maharashtra | All Disabilities as mentioned in the Disability Certificate |
| Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences & RML Hospital, New Delhi (ABVIMS & RMLH) | All Disabilities except ENT |
| Lady Hardinge Medical College & Associated Hospitals (LHMC), New Delhi | All Disabilities except Intellectual Disability |
| All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH), Mysuru, Karnataka | Speech & Hearing Disabilities only |
This table provides a quick reference for the disability certification centres and the types of disabilities for which they issue certificates.
Eligibility Criteria for NEET 2024 Counselling
Candidates must meet the following criteria to be eligible for NEET 2024 counselling:
- General Category: Minimum of 50th percentile (720-164 marks)
- SC/ST/OBC Categories: Minimum of 40th percentile (163-129 marks)
- Candidates with Benchmark Disabilities: Minimum of 45th percentile (163-146 marks)
- State Counselling: Available for candidates from respective domicile states, including private medical colleges.
NEET 2024 Counselling Rounds
The NEET 2024 counselling consists of four rounds:
- Round 1 & Round 2: Initial rounds for seat allocation
- Mop-up Round: Conducted after Round 2 to fill remaining vacancies
- Stray Vacancy Round: Final round to fill up leftover seats
NEET 2024 Counselling for AIQ Seats
MCC conducts the counselling for 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats for medical, dental, and other related courses. The counselling process will be based on candidates’ All India Rank (AIR), and state quota seats will be managed by respective state authorities.
NEET 2024 Documents Required
Candidates must present the following documents:
- NEET Admit Card and Score Card
- Class 10 and 12 Mark Sheets and Pass Certificates
- Identity Proof (Aadhar/PAN/Passport)
- Caste/Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Passport-size Photographs
- Provisional Allotment Letter
For NRIs and OCIs applying to deemed universities, additional documents like passport copies, sponsorship affidavit, and embassy certificates are required.
NEET 2024 Security Fee Refund
The security fee is refunded at the end of the counselling process. Candidates whose seats are allocated will have the fee adjusted with their annual fees at the college. For candidates not allotted a seat, the refund is initiated to the bank account used during registration. It is essential to keep the bank account active during this process.
NEET 2024: Important Points to Note
- Fresh registrations are only allowed for Round 1, Round 2, and Mop-up Round.
- No upgrades from Round 2: Once a seat is secured in Round 2, candidates cannot choose a higher preference seat in later rounds.
- Resigning or joining in later rounds is not allowed once a seat is accepted in Round 2.
- Candidates not accepting a seat in Round 2 must re-register for the Mop-up Round.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I upgrade my seat in the NEET 2024 counselling after Round 2? No, once you accept a seat in Round 2, you cannot upgrade to a higher preference in later rounds. However, if you don’t accept the seat in Round 2, you can participate in subsequent rounds by re-registering for the Mop-up Round.
2. What if I don’t get a seat in NEET 2024 counselling? If you are not allotted a seat, your security deposit will be refunded after the conclusion of the counselling process. The refund will be made to the same bank account used during the registration.