NEET UG 2024 Counselling: Registration process, Counseling process and required Documents
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2024 counseling date has finally been announced by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) on its official website mcc.nic.in. The NEET UG 2024 Counseling is scheduled for August 14, 2024. The NEET Counseling registration process will start in the first week of August. The counseling process will happen in three rounds, followed by a stray vacancy round, and will be managed by the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC). The registration will continue for the main three rounds, while the stray vacancy round will be conducted exclusively for candidates who have already registered.
NEET UG Counseling 2024: Important dates
The tentative seat matrix will be available for verification from August 14th to August 16th, 2024. Registration and payment will be open from August 14th to August 21st, 2024, with the payment window closing at 3 pm on the 21st. Choice filling and locking will be available from August 16th to August 20th, 2024, with the locking period open from 4 pm on August 20th until 11:55 pm that same day.
Seat allotment processing will take place between August 21st and 22nd, 2024, with the results being announced on August 23rd. Reporting and joining are scheduled for August 24th to August 29th, 2024. Institutes will verify the data of joined candidates and share it with the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) from August 30th to 31st, 2024.
Candidates are advised to visit the official MCC website for any changes and additional information regarding the counseling process.
| Event |
Dates |
| Registration for NEET counselling 2024 and payment |
August 14 to 21, 2024 |
| NEET choice filling/ locking |
August 16 to 20, 2024 |
| Processing of seat allotment |
August 21 and 22, 2024 |
| Round 1 provisional result |
August 23, 2024 |
| Reporting to the allotted institute |
August 24 to 29, 2024 |
| Registration/ payment for Counselling Round 2 |
September 5 to 10, 2024 |
| Round 2 Choice filling/ locking |
September 6 to 10, 2024 |
| Processing of seat allotment |
September 11 and 12, 2024 |
| Round 2 provisional result |
September 13, 2024 |
| Reposting to the allotted institute |
September 14 to 20, 2024 |
| Round 3 Counselling Registration/Fee Payment |
September 26 to October 2, 2024 |
| Round 3 Choice filling/ locking |
September 27 to October 2, 2024 |
| Processing of seat allotment |
October 3 and 4, 2024 |
| Round 3 provisional result |
October 5, 2024 |
| Reporting to the allotted institute |
October 6 to 12, 2024 |
| Stray vacancy round Registrations |
October 16 to 20, 2024 |
| Choice filling |
October 17 to 20, 2024 |
| Seat allotment processing |
October 21 and 22, 2024 |
| Result |
October 23, 2024 |
| Reporting |
October 24 to 30, 2024 |
NEET UG 2024 Counselling: Registration process
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts the NEET UG counseling process online at mcc.nic.in to allocate seats in medical colleges across India. For All India Quota (AIQ) seats, four rounds of counseling are typically held: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and a Stray Vacancy Round. However, the number of rounds can be adjusted based on seat availability. In the past, MCC has added extra rounds for BDS and BSc Nursing courses.
The counseling process involves the allocation of seats in government, private, deemed, and central medical colleges, as well as in institutions like ESIC, AFMS, AIIMS, and JIPMER.
Here's a breakdown of the steps involved in MCC NEET counseling:
1. Seat Matrix Release: MCC publishes the seat matrix, outlining the available MBBS and BDS seats across participating universities offering 15% AIQ seats.
2. Registration: Candidates must register online for each round of counseling, excluding the Stray Vacancy round. Registration entails providing personal details, NEET 2024 Roll Number, Rank, Scores, and other required information. Non-refundable registration fees and a refundable security deposit are also required.
3. Choice Filling: Candidates must select their preferred colleges for admission. They login to the MCC website and submit their choices. MCC recommends creating a tentative list of preferred colleges before filling in the choices online.
4. Choice Locking: Candidates must lock their submitted choices within the specified timeframe. Locking choices allow them to get a printout of their submitted preferences. It's crucial to carefully review the choices before locking them, as they cannot be modified or changed once locked.
5. Verification and Processing: Universities and colleges verify the registration details and submit choices of candidates. Based on this information, they generate the seat allotment results and share them with MCC.
6. Seat Allotment Result: MCC releases the seat allotment result for registered candidates. Initially, a provisional result is published, allowing candidates to submit objections if necessary. Subsequently, the final seat allotment list is announced. Candidates can either accept the allocated seat and proceed to the institute reporting round or opt for an upgrade by registering for subsequent rounds of counseling.
7. Document Upload: After the seat allotment list is published, candidates must upload the necessary documents to the MCC NEET 2024 counseling website.
8. Institute Reporting: In the final step, candidates must visit the allotted institute to complete the admission process. This involves the verification of documents and payment of admission fees.
It's important to note that in the Stray Vacancy round, the seat allotment result is directly released without registration or choice-filling procedures.
Required Documents for NEET UG Counseling 2024
- NEET 2024 Admit card
- NEET 2024 Score 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 photo
- Provisional allotment 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.
NEET UG Counseling Process
The NEET UG 2024 counseling will consist of four rounds, including a stray vacancy round. It's important to note that after Round 2, no seats will be returned to participating states. Here's a breakdown of the NEET counseling process:
1. Registration and Payment: Begin by registering for NEET counseling and paying the required fees, including a security deposit.
2. Choice Filling: Carefully select your preferred colleges and courses, and lock in your choices.
3. Seat Allotment: The counseling process will then allocate seats based on your choices, rank, and availability.
4. Reporting to College: Once you are allotted a seat, report to the designated Medical or Dental college to complete the admission process.
5. Vacancy Publication: Any remaining vacant seats will be announced after each round of counseling.
