NEET Counselling for the year 2024 is expected to commence around July 2024. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), responsible for the counselling process, is likely to unveil the specific NEET 2024 counselling schedule about a month after the release of the NEET 2024 results.

NEET UG 2024 will feature six rounds of counseling, scheduled to conclude tentatively by November 2024. The number of rounds could change depending on seat availability. The NEET counseling process determines the allocation of medical seats, with a total of 109,145 MBBS seats and 27,868 BDS seats available.

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) oversees the NEET UG counselling for admission to MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing seats under the All India Quota (AIQ) comprising 15% of the total seats. The State Medical Counselling and Admission Authorities manage the counselling process for the remaining 85% State Quota seats. Eligibility for participation in the counselling process is limited to candidates who meet the NEET cutoff marks set for the exam.

The NEET 2024 examination took place on May 5, 2024, and the results for NEET 2024 are scheduled to be announced on June 14, 2024. The NEET 2024 counseling process is anticipated to follow last year’s procedures, including the registration fee. Nonetheless, there will be changes in the seat matrix due to an increase in the total number of MBBS seats compared to the previous year. This page provides an extensive overview of the NEET counseling 2023 for the reference of candidates.

NEET UG Counselling 2024 Overview

The overview of the highlights of the NEET 2024 counseling are in the table below.

The allocation of seats for MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing courses at Central and Deemed Universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, and AFMC institutes through NEET involves two distinct processes: the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats are managed through central and state counseling, while the 85% state quota seats are overseen by the State Authorities for admission into state medical colleges.

NEET UG 2024 Counselling Rounds

There are four rounds of NEET 2024 counseling, which is as follows:

• Round 1
• Round 2
• Round 3
• Stray Vacancy Round

After the conclusion of the first four rounds of NEET UG 2024 counseling, additional rounds of counseling may fill the vacant seats. The number of rounds may further increase depending on the seat vacancy.

NEET 2024 Exam Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NEET 2024 exam

NEET 2024 Counselling Process

Candidates who have passed NEET 2024 and are interested in applying for the All India Quota (AIQ) seats in Deemed Universities, Central Universities, or ESIC colleges must complete their registration online through the MCC’s official website. The detailed process of NEET 2024 counselling will be outlined below.

Registration

To begin, candidates need to enroll in the NEET counseling session for each round. The registration is done entirely online. They must access the MCC’s official website to complete their registration, and make the payment online using net banking, credit/debit card, or UPI.

Choice filling

• Upon finishing the registration process, candidates are required to log into their registered account on the MCC portal and proceed to select their choices.
• They need to choose the course/ college in the desired order of preference
• They can fill in any number of choices from the list provided
• Candidates can add/delete a choice
• They can also move up/ move down a choice as per their preference
• Once the choices have been filled out, it is important to save a copy of the filled-in choices for future reference.

Choice Locking

The next step involves finalizing the choices made by the candidates. It is essential to confirm the selections within the given timeframe to receive a copy of your submitted choices. Candidates are strongly advised by MCC to complete the registration process promptly, including locking in their choices and printing them for reference. Before confirming your choices, it is recommended to carefully review them as they cannot be changed once they are confirmed, even if there is an error. Failing to do so may result in being assigned a seat that was not the intended choice. It is crucial to understand that once selections are locked, they cannot be changed, not even by MCC.

Verification by Universities and Processing of Seat Allotment

Once candidates submit their registration details and choices, universities and colleges will verify them before releasing the seat allotment result.

Seat Allotment Result

The MCC will publish the seat allotment outcome for candidates who complete the registration and choice submission within the specified deadlines. Initially, a provisional result will be made available, giving candidates the opportunity to raise objections if necessary. Subsequently, the final seat allotment list will be released. Depending on their seat allocation, candidates can choose to accept the offer and proceed to institute reporting or opt for seat upgradation. If they opt for an upgrade, they must register for additional rounds of counseling.

Reporting to the college allotted

Candidates selected during the NEET 2024 counseling process must proceed to the assigned institutes for document verification and seat confirmation. Failure to report to the institute within the specified deadline after accepting the allocated seat will result in the cancellation of their candidature.

Any unoccupied seats from the initial round will be moved to the subsequent round. Nevertheless, any unused seats after the final round of NEET counseling in 2024 will be reassigned to the corresponding state quota. Vacant positions in the All India Quota (AIQ) of Deemed Universities, Central Universities, and ESIC colleges will be occupied during a supplementary round of NEET 2023 counseling. Any leftover seats will be allocated during the institutional/stray round of NEET counseling.

NEET 2024 Counselling Seat Matrix

Before the registration round starts, MCC will publish the seat matrix for NEET UG counselling 2024. The seat matrix for each round of NEET 2024 counselling will be available before that specific round begins. Below, you can find the seat matrix from the previous year’s NEET counselling.

NEET 2023 Counselling Seat Matrix – Round 1

The following table displays the updated AIQ seat distribution for the NEET counseling 2023, pertaining to MBBS and BDS programs. In the initial round, BSc Nursing seats were omitted due to certain Nursing colleges failing to list their seats on the MCC portal for this round of counseling. MCC has indicated that the BSc (Nursing) seats will now be open for selection starting from Round 2 of the UG counseling conducted by MCC.

NEET 2023 Counselling Seat Matrix – Round 2

The MCC has published the available seats for the second round of NEET counseling in 2023. The categories include the Clear Vacancy Report, Virtual Vacancy, and newly introduced seats. The table below provides the PDF of the seat matrix for NEET 2023 counseling.

NEET 2023 Counselling Seat Matrix – Round 3

The MCC has published the seat matrix for the recently added seats in the form of Virtual Vacancy and Clear Vacancy lists. You can find the PDFs available for download in the table provided below.

NEET 2023 Counselling Seat Matrix – Stray Vacancy Round

Below is the Clear Vacancy list for the NEET 2023 counseling Stray Vacancy round.

NEET 2023 Counselling Seat Matrix – Round 5 (BDS and BSc Nursing)

Below is the Clear Vacancy list for the NEET 2023 counseling Round 5 for the BDS and BSc Nursing programs.

NEET 2023 Counselling Seat Matrix – Round 6 (BDS and BSc Nursing)

This table shows the available vacancies for NEET 2023 counseling Round 6 for BDS and BSc Nursing courses.

Candidates may consult the seat matrix of NEET 2022 counseling provided below for guidance.

NEET Counselling 2024 Eligibility Criteria

In order to take part in the NEET UG 2024 counselling, candidates need to meet the specified eligibility criteria:

• They must qualify for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)
• They must be registered on the official website of MCC
• All candidates, including those from the UT of Jammu and Kashmir, are eligible to take part in the counseling for All India Quota seats and deemed universities.

NEET 2024 Qualifying Cutoff

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will announce the NEET 2024 cutoff along with the NEET 2024 results. Below is a table displaying the NEET qualifying cutoff from the previous year for your reference.

The NEET 2024 cutoff is anticipated to rise compared to last year due to an increased number of test takers and a less challenging exam compared to the previous year’s NEET.

Eligibility Criteria for Central Universities 

The table below outlines the eligibility requirements for Central Universities and the allocation of seats.

NEET 2024 Qualifying Cutoff

The NEET 2024 cutoff will be revealed simultaneously with the announcement of the results. Below are the category-specific NEET 2023 cutoffs or the cutoffs from the previous year:

Reservation of AIQ Seats in NEET 2024

The Indian government has introduced a 27% reservation for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and a 10% reservation for EWS in 15% of Undergraduate (UG) All India Quota seats (MBBS/BDS) contributed by the State/Union Territories to the Central Pool. This reservation will be applicable in the selection of candidates through NEET UG counseling for MBBS.

How to Register for NEET Counselling 2024

To enroll in NEET UG 2024 counseling, candidates must adhere to the following steps.

• Visit the official website of MCC – mcc.nic.in 
• Click on the ‘Registration’ tab
• Select the ‘New Candidate Registration’ from the drop-down menu
• Read the instructions
• The login details will be created and forwarded to the email address on file.
• Select the password
• The login details will be created and forwarded to the email address on file.
• Please fill out the registration form by providing personal information, educational background, NEET 2024 results, and any other required details. Additionally, please upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature.
• Pay the registration fee and take a printout of the registration confirmation page

NEET counselling registration fee

Candidates can refer to the table below to know the registration fee for NEET 2024 counselling.

How to Convert Nationality From Indian to NRI

Candidates willing to convert their nationality from Indian to NRI had to send the filled-up form along with the requisite documents to the email id ug.nri.mcc@gmail.com. 

The following documents have to be uploaded in the email in the following order:

• Documents claiming that the sponsorer is an NRI (Passport, Visa of the sponsorer).
• Relationship of NRI with the candidate.
• Affidavit from the sponsorer that he/she will sponsor the entire course fee of the candidate duly notarized.
• Embassy Certificate of the Sponsorer (Certificate from the Consulate).
• NEET Score Card of the candidate.

Conditions Levied by MCC for Candidates Willing to Convert Nationality to NRI

MCC has laid down the following conditions for candidates who are willing to change nationality to NRI:

Candidates are required to have participated in and passed NEET 2024. Changing the category will result in candidates being ineligible for the advantages provided under the Muslim Minority quota, Jain Minority Quota, SC/ST/OBC/EWS, or any other quota. The alteration of a candidate’s nationality from ‘Indian’ to ‘NRI’ is considered ‘Provisional’ pending verification by the college authorities upon reporting.

Candidates who were required to report to the assigned institute for seat confirmation had to bring the following documents:

• NEET Admit Card 2024
• NEET result 2024 or scorecard
• Class 10 mark sheet and certificate
• Class 12 mark sheet and certificate
• Valid, non-expired, and government-issued photo ID proof
• Six to eight passport-sized photos, ideally matching the one provided with the NEET 2024 application form.
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Disability Certificate (if applicable)
• Provisional allotment letter

*Candidates had to carry both original and photocopies of the above-mentioned documents.

State Counselling for NEET UG 2024: For State Quota Seats

NEET UG counselling for 15% AIQ quota seats is overseen by MCC, while the remaining 85% of seats are allocated through the state counselling process for NEET UG 2024 in each state. Admission to private colleges within a state is also managed through the respective state’s counselling system.

NEET 2024 Counselling Result

MCC will release the NEET 2024 counselling result or seat allotment result for each round. 

The seat allotment result PDFs along with the number of candidates allotted seats for last year are given in the table