The NEET 2024 exam took place on 5th May 2024. With the exam being held in May, students are now anxiously anticipating the release of the results. The results are scheduled to be announced in the second week of June 2024. This article covers information on the counseling dates, registration fees, eligibility criteria, and security fees.
It is recommended that all potential candidates check the key dates for NEET 2024 and keep themselves updated on upcoming events.
Types of NEET Counselling 2024
| Types of NEET MBBS/BDS Counselling | Counselling Authorities |
|---|---|
| NEET Counselling for 15% AIQ Seats (except in Jammu & Kashmir) in Government medical and dental colleges | DGHS, on behalf of MCC |
| NEET Counselling for 85% State Quota seats in DU colleges (MAMC, LHMC, UCMS) | DGHS, on behalf of MCC |
| NEET Counselling for all the seats in Central and Deemed Universities including BDS at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi | DGHS, on behalf of MCC |
| NEET Counselling for 85% State Quota seats (all the seats in case of Jammu & Kashmir) and state private colleges | |
| NEET Counselling for IP Quota seats in ESIC Colleges | DGHS, on behalf of MCC |
| NEET Counselling for Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) | DGHS, on behalf of MCC |
NEET Official Seat Matrix
| Type of List | Number of Seats |
|---|---|
| AIQ MBBS | 6167 |
| AlIMS, JIPMER and BHU MBBS | 2329 |
| Deemed Universities MBBS | 8787 |
| DU, IP and JIPMER Internal Puducherry UT MBBS | 829 |
| ESIC MBBS (ESIC Insured Person Quota) | 437 |
| AMU MBBS | 150 |
| BSc Nursing | 487 |
| AIQ BDS | 476 |
| Deemed BDS | 3100 |
| DU, IP, & BHU BDS | 158 |
| Jamia Millia BDS | 50 |
| AMU BDS | 40 |
NEET UG Counselling 2024
The UG Counselling for 2024, conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) through the Directorate General of Health Science (DGHS), is expected to commence in the first week of October 2024, following the exam scheduled for July 17th, 2024. The counselling process for NEET 2024 will be carried out online by the Directorate General Health of National Science.
Students must meet the qualifying criteria of the competitive exam to be eligible for counseling. General candidates must attain a minimum of 50% marks, while reserved categories, including physically handicapped individuals, require 40% marks. Unreserved physically handicapped candidates need to achieve 45% marks to qualify for counseling.
The NEET AIQ counseling is carried out in two rounds by DGHS. Candidates should be aware that after the second round of NEET Counseling 2024, any remaining seats will be transferred to the respective state quota. Vacant seats in the AIQ quota of deemed universities, Central Universities/ECIC college will be filled during the mop-up round of NEET 2024 counseling. Any remaining seats will then be allocated in the institutional round/stray round of NEET Counseling.
Therefore, candidates need to be well-informed about the NEET 2024 counseling procedure. The National Testing Agency will conduct the NEET 2024 examination in offline mode across approximately 155 cities nationwide.
NEET UG Counselling 2024 Important Dates
The following table displays the key dates for the NEET UG counseling.
| Events | Tentative Date |
| NEET UG Entrance Exam | 05-MAY-2024 |
| NEET UG Result | To be announced later on the website |
| Seat Matrix of First Round | To be announced later on the website |
| Registration & Payment for Round 1 | To be announced later on the website |
| Choice Filling/locking of Round 1 | To be announced later on the website |
| Processing of Seat Allotment of Round 1 | To be announced later on the website |
| Result of Round 1 | To be announced later on the website |
| Reporting to the allotted college of Round 1 | To be announced later on the website |
| Seat Matrix of Round 2 | To be announced later on the website |
| Registration & Payment for Round 2 | To be announced later on the website |
| Choice Filling/locking of Round 2 | To be announced later on the website |
| Processing of Seat Allotment of Round 2 | To be announced later on the website |
| Result of Round 2 | To be announced later on the website |
| Reporting to the allotted college for round 2 | To be announced later on the website |
| MOP-UP ROUND FOR ALL INDIA QUOTA/ DEEMED AND CENTRAL UNIVERSITY SEATS/AIIMS/ JIPMER SEATS | To be announced later on the website |
NEET UG Counselling 2024 Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for NEET UG 2024 counseling, candidates need to pass the NEET UG 2024 exam. To pass the exam, candidates must achieve the specified minimum percentile as outlined in the table, categorized by different groups.
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria for NEET 2024 counseling are eligible to take part in the process.
- Candidates are are eligible for the NEET 2024 exam.
- Participants who have enrolled for NEET 2024 counseling via the MCC website.
- Test-takers who have signed up for the state counseling procedure through their state’s official portals.
- Individuals meeting the criteria for the NEET 2024 exam are eligible to join the AIQ counseling for Deemed Universities.
Qualifying Scores For NEET UG-2023
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentile |
| Unreserved (UR) | 137 |
| Unreserved Physically Handicapped (UR-PH) | 121 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 107 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 107 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 107 |
| SC-PH | 108 |
| ST-PH | 108 |
| OBC-PH | 108 |
Minimum Qualifying Percentile For NEET UG-2024
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentile |
| Unreserved (UR) | 50th Percentile |
| Unreserved Physically Handicapped (UR-PH) | 45th Percentile |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 40th Percentile |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 40th Percentile |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 40th Percentile |
| SC-PH | 40th Percentile |
| ST-PH | 40th Percentile |
| OBC-PH | 40th Percentile |
- Candidates with an All India Rank are eligible for counseling, except those from Jammu and Kashmir for the 15% All India Quota seats.
- Registration for counseling allows participation in NEET UG 2021 Counseling for admission to Deemed Universities, Central Universities, ESIC, including Delhi University (DU), BHU & AMU.
- Admission policies and reservations will adhere to the rules of the respective University or Institution.
- To secure admission in Deemed/Central University/ESIC and AFMC, candidates must register on the MCC website.
- Admission to AFMC, Pune follows regulations set by the Directorate General of Armed Forces Medical Services, Ministry of Defence, Government of India.
- Candidates applying for NEET (UG) – 2022 and/or seeking admission to AFMC must also apply on www.afmc.nic.in/afmcdg1d.gov.in.
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo a second stage Screening Test conducted by AFMC; contact AFMC for further details.
- DGHS will manage the counseling process.
NEET UG 2024 Seat Reservation
A specific number of seats are set aside for different categories within the 15% All India Quota. Candidates from these categories will qualify for admission on reserved seats under AIQ if they fulfill the eligibility criteria. Please find the reservation details based on categories below:
| S. No. | Category | Reservation percentage |
| 1. | OBC (Other Backward Classes) | 27% |
| 2. | Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
| 3. | Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
| 4. | Physically Handicapped (PH) | 5% |
NEET 2024 Counselling DOCUMENT REQUIRED
The following original documents (along with attested photocopies) are required for admission to undergraduate medical courses for the 15% All India Quota seats at the allocated Medical/Dental College at the time of joining.
The following original documents (along with attested photocopies) are required for admission to undergraduate medical courses for the 15% All India Quota seats at the allocated Medical/Dental College at the time of joining.
- NEET 2024 Admit Card issued by NTA
- NEET 2024 Result/Rank Letter issued by NTA
- Date of Birth Certificate (if not on Metric Certificate)
- Class 10th Certificate
- Class 10+2 Certificate and Marks Sheet
- Provisional allocation letter
- Eight (8) passport-size photographs (same as on the application form)
- Online-generated Provisional Allotment Letter
- Proof of identity (Aadhar/PAN/Driving Licence/Passport)
- Caste certificate(if applicable)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
Non-resident Indians (NRIs) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) are required to provide the following documents when applying to a deemed university.
Passport copies and embassy certificates are required. An affidavit of relationship should be provided, indicating the connection between the candidate and the sponsor. Additionally, a sponsorship affidavit is needed, confirming that the sponsor will cover all expenses throughout the candidate’s studies.
If applicable:
An SC/ST Certificate must be obtained from the appropriate authority, following the specified format in the prospectus/information bulletin, and should be in English or Hindi. The certificate should clearly state the sub-caste of the individual. Some states may require the Caste Certificate to be in English. If the certificate is in a regional language, the candidate must carry an attested translated copy in English/Hindi.
A Disability Certificate issued by an authorized Medical Board is required for 21 Benchmark Disabilities as per the Rights of Persons with Disability Act 2016 (RPWD Act, 2016). Candidates should refer to clause 10.1 of the Information Bulletin of AIPMT/NEET for admission to MBBS/BDS Courses, issued by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for detailed information. No other PH certificate from a different authority/hospital will be accepted. Candidates are advised to check the college information of their allotted college for any additional documents that may be needed.
| Non-Refundable Registration Fee | 15% AIQ/ Central Universities | Fee |
| UR | INR 1,000 | |
| SC/ST/OBC/PwD | INR 500 | |
| Deemed Universities | ||
| All Categories | INR 5,000 | |
| Refundable Tuition Fee | 15% AIQ/ Central Univeristies | |
| UR | INR 10,000 | |
| SC/ST/OBC/PwD | INR 5,000 | |
| Deemed Universities | ||
| All Categories | INR 2,00,000 |
NEET 2024 Counselling Process Steps
Step 1 – New User Registration
To enroll in NEET UG counselling 2024, candidates should access the provided link. They are required to enter information such as their preferred stream (Medical/Dental), NEET UG roll number, application number, name, date of birth, and security pin. After completing the form, candidates must click the ‘Submit’ button. A page with the agreement terms will appear, giving candidates the choice to select ‘I Agree’ or ‘I Don’t Agree’. To proceed with the application process, candidates must click the ‘I Agree’ button. Subsequently, login credentials will be displayed on the screen. Candidates are advised to make a note of these credentials and set a secure password along with a security question for protection.
Step 2 – Submission of Personal Details
During this stage of NEET UG counseling 2024, applicants will need to provide information such as the mother’s name, father’s name, and the candidate’s address. Click the ‘Submit’ button. It is important to remember that once submitted, these details cannot be modified by the applicants. Therefore, ensure that the information matches the documents that will be submitted at the time of admission.
Step 3 – Payment for Counselling
Applicants must pay a non-refundable registration fee and a refundable tuition fee. These fees can be settled online, such as credit cards, debit cards, or net banking. The table below shows the specific fees that candidates need to submit.
Step 4 – Registration Slip
Once you have successfully submitted your details, a registration slip will appear on the screen. You can print this slip as it will be required for future admission procedures. To proceed further, simply click on the ‘Login’ button.
Step 5 – Available Choices
The “Available Choices” link will become active once the counseling process commences. On the left side of the screen, candidates will see the available choices displayed. Those who pay the fees for both 15% All India Quota (AIQ)/Central Universities and Deemed Universities can apply for seats in both categories.
Step 6 – Selecting the choices
To choose preferences, candidates must click on the ‘+’ icon next to each preference. Once a preference is selected, it will move from the left side of the screen to the right side. After making selections, candidates will need to click on the ‘Save & Continue’ button to proceed with saving their choices or on the ‘Save & Go to Home Page’ button to save the selections and exit.
Step 7 – Choice Locking
Candidates are recommended to print out their filled choices as it can be helpful during the subsequent NEET UG counselling stages. Even if candidates have not yet locked their choices, they can still print out their preference choices after the locking process has been completed.
Step 8 – Take a Printout
Candidates are recommended to print out their filled choices as it can be helpful during the subsequent NEET UG counselling stages. Even if candidates have not yet locked their choices, they can still print out their preference choices after the locking process has been completed.
Step 9 – Seat Allotment
Candidates are recommended to print out their filled choices as it can be helpful during the subsequent NEET UG counselling stages. Even if candidates have not yet locked their choices, they can still print out their preference choices after the locking process has been completed.
Step 10 – Reporting to the Alloted College
Candidates are required to report to the assigned college in order to finalize the admission procedures. Upon reporting to the assigned college, candidates must provide the original copies of the necessary documents listed below.
NEET Counselling for 15% AIQ
| Category | Reservation Percentage |
| ST | 7.5% |
| SC | 15% |
| ОВС | 27% only in National Institutes/Central Universities % |
| EWS | 10% only in National Institutes/Central Universities |
| PwBD | 5% |
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Government of India, will oversee the counseling for the 15% All India Quota seats. Candidates who have scored above the 15% All India cut-off will qualify to take part in the NEET All India Counseling.
During the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) counseling, all state medical and dental colleges participate in providing admissions to medical aspirants on their respective campuses. This counseling process enables NEET candidates to secure admissions to medical colleges located across India.
The allocation of these seats will be based on the All India Rank of the candidates. Candidates engaging in the All India Quota (AIQ) counseling can also take part in the state quota counseling for their respective states.
NEET Disability Certificate
The table below lists the authorized centers where the necessary disability certificate can be obtained.
| Name of Disability Certification Centre | City/ Centre | Disability Certificates to be Issued for |
|---|---|---|
| Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi | New Delhi | All disabilities listed in the Disability Certificate are recognized, with the exception of auditory disabilities related to the ear, nose, and throat (ENT), as well as intellectual and behavioral disabilities. |
| All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (for Locomotor Disability only), Mumbai | Mumbai | Locomotor Disabilities |
| Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata | Kolkata | All Disabilities as mentioned in Disability Certificate |
| Madras Medical College, Chennai | Chennai | All Disabilities as mentioned in Disability Certificate |
| Grant Government Medical College, J.J. Hospital Compound, Mumbai | Mumbai | All Disabilities as mentioned in Disability Certificate |
| Goa Medical College | Goa | All disabilities listed on the Disability Certificate are recognized, excluding speech disabilities. |
| Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala | Kerala | All disabilities listed in the Disability Certificate will be assessed through ophthalmology tests at the Regional Institute of Ophthalmology in Thiruvananthapuram, affiliated with the GMC Thiruvananthapuram. |
| SMS Medical College | Jaipur | All disabilities mentioned in the Disability Certificate are covered except for Neurology, which requires genetic testing; ENT, which necessitates speech and language disability testing; and Orthopaedics/PMR, which includes Gonitometer, Adult Plumb Line, Hand Dynamometer, and Laser. |
| Govt. Medical College and Hospital, Sector32, Chandigarh | Chandigarh | All Disabilities as mentioned in Disability Certificate |
| Govt. Medical College, Agartala, State Disability Board | Agartala/Tripura | Information Still Awaited |
| Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | Uttar Pradesh | All disabilities listed in the Disability Certificate are applicable, excluding Intellectual Disability. |
| Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities, Bandra, Mumbai | Mumbai | For Hearing Disabilities only |
| AlIMS, Nagpur, Maharashtra | Nagpur | All Disabilities as mentioned in Disability Certificate |
| Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences & RML Hospital, New Delhi. (ABVIMS & RMLH) | New Delhi | All types of disabilities listed in the Disability Certificate are acknowledged with the exception of ENT conditions. |
| Lady Hardinge Medical College & Associated Hospitals (LHMC) | New Delhi | All disabilities specified in the Disability Certificate are recognized, except for Intellectual Disability. |
NEET Previous Year Closing Rank
The table below shows the closing ranks from the NEET exam of the previous year. It aims to assist students in comprehending the patterns in the counseling procedure.
| Category | NEET cutoff percentile | NEET cut-off 2021 scores | NEET cut off 2020 scores | NEET cutoff 2019 scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 50th percentile | 720-138 | 720-147 | 701-134 |
| SC/ST/OBC | 40th percentile | 137-108 | 146-113 | 133-107 |
| Unreserved-PH | 45th percentile | 137-122 | 146-129 | 133-120 |
| SC/ST/OBC-PH | 40th percentile | 121-108 | 128-113 | 119-107 |
NEET Counselling 2024 – Registration Fee and Forfeiture
During the registration process for the 15% All India Quota/Central University Quota or Deemed University Quota, candidates are required to pay two types of fees.
For those interested in participating in All India Quota and Central University counseling, there is a non-refundable registration fee of INR 1,000 (INR 500 for SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates). On the other hand, candidates applying for Deemed Universities need to pay a non-refundable registration fee of INR 5,000. Candidates opting for both All India Quota and Deemed University counseling must pay the higher non-refundable registration fee of INR 5,000.
Furthermore, a refundable registration fee will also be charged. The refundable registration fee is INR 10,000 for the 15% All India Quota seats and Central University seats, and INR 2,00,000 for Deemed Universities, as per the Gazette of India notification issued by the Medical Council of India (MCI) on May 18, 2018.
Candidates forfeit their refundable registration fees if they choose not to take up the allocated seats. If they accept the seats, the fees will be adjusted against the tuition fee; however, they will not be allowed to withdraw or participate in other counseling processes.
| S.No. | Round | Free Exit | Exit with forfeiture of fees | Ineligible for further counseling | Amount of registration fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AIQ I/Deemed | ||||
| 2 | AIQ Il/Deemed | If not Joined | If Joined | Government – Rs. 10,000/- (half for SC/ST/OBC) Deemed – Rs. 2,00,000/- | |
| 3 | State Quota l | ||||
| 4 | State Quota lI | If Joined | Government – Rs. 10,000/- (half for SC/ST/OBC) Private – Rs. 1,00,000/- | ||
| 5 | State Quota Mop-up | If not Joined | If Joined | ||
| 6 | Deemed Mop-up | If Joined |
NEET Counselling Security Fee Refund
The authorities will process the refund of the NEET counseling security fee once the counseling procedure is concluded. If candidates are allocated seats during the NEET Counselling 2024 process, the security amount will be reimbursed to their respective institutions after deducting the annual fees. In case candidates do not receive any seats throughout the counseling process, the refund will be transferred to the same account used during registration. Therefore, candidates are advised to ensure that their bank account and card remain active until the refund is completed.
This information aims to provide insights into the important dates and the entire process of NEET 2024 Counselling. For more details about the NEET 2024 exam, please visit UGPG College website.
