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NEET PG Counselling 2024: Round 1 Registration, Merit List & Schedule

NEET PG Counselling 2024: MCC will soon release the counselling schedule on the official website. The registration has started from September 20 at mcc.nic.in. NBE also released the merit list for candidates for All India 50% Quota seats.
NEET PG Counselling 2024

NEET PG Counselling 2024

NEET PG Counselling 2024: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts the NEET PG Counselling process. The counselling procedures take place once the candidate has qualified for the NEET PG exam. The MCC conducts the process for admission to 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, all deemed/central universities, and ESIC/AFMS colleges, whereas the 'State Quota Seat Allotment Process' will be conducted by the different state counselling authorities. 

Latest Updates:

  • NEET PG counselling round 1 registration window has opened on the official MCC website - mcc.nic.in. Candidates can register till November 17, 2024.
  • NEET PG counselling merit list for AIQ 50% seats is now available at the official website of NBE. 

The MCC conducts a total of four rounds of NEET PG counselling for seat allotment, round 1, round 2, mop-up round, and stray vacancy round. In order to enrol in the counselling process, candidates have to first register themselves online, and then they become eligible to claim seats in the process. Further, the MCC releases seat allotment results based on choice filled, availability of seats in particular institutes, reservation criteria, and other factors. 

Later, the seat allotment results will be released separately for every round. Once the results are announced, the counselling process for NEET PG begins. Only candidates who pass the NEET PG exam with the required cut-off percentile are eligible to participate in the seat allocation process. 

NEET PG Counselling 2024 Schedule

MCC has started NEET PG round 1 counselling registration process at the official website. Check the official notice provided below: 

NEET PG Counselling Round Schedule 2024 - Download

NEET PG Counselling Dates 2024

The MCC has released the complete counselling schedule for NEET PG 2024. The same are mentioned below:

NEET PG Counselling 2024 Schedule - Download PDF

NEET PG Counselling Round

Registration window

Choice filling window

Seat allotment result

Reporting to college

Round 1

September 20 to November 17, 2024 November 8 to November 17, 2024 November 20, 2024 November 21 to November 27, 2024

Round 2

December 4 to December 9, 2024 December 5 to December 9, 2024 December 12, 2024 December 13 to December 20, 2024

Round 3

December 26, 2024 to January 1, 2025 December 27, 2024 to January 1, 2025 January 4, 2025 January 6 to January 13, 2025

Stray Vacancy Round 

January 18, 2025 to January 21, 2025 January 18, 2025 to January 21, 2025 January 24, 2025 January 25 to January 30, 2025

NEET PG Counselling 2024 Explained 

Candidates can take a look at the given image to have an in-depth understanding about the NEET PG 2024 counselling rounds. 

NEET PG 1

NEET PG 2

NEET PG Counselling 2024 Quota Details

MCC handles the seat allocation process for deemed, central universities, 50% AIQ seats, and 50 State quota seats. Candidates must first register online before they may take part in the counselling process. Candidates should note that it is mandatory for aspirants to make online registration to become eligible for seat allotment. MCC will announce the seat allotment results based on the choices made, the availability of seats in a specific institute, the reservation criteria, and other factors. The seat allotment results for each round will be made available separately.

The following quotas are subject to NEET PG counselling for admission 

  • 50% All India Quota seats
  • 50% State Quota seats
  • Armed Forces Medical Services
  • Deemed Universities
  • Central Universities (DU, AMU, BHU)
  • ESIC colleges

NEET PG Counselling 2024: Reservation Criteria

Candidates can take a look at the revised 50 % AIQ seat reservation criteria given below: 

Category

Reservation

OBC

27%

SC

15%

ST

7.5%

EWS

10%

PwD

5%

NEET PG Counselling 2024: Eligibility

In order to participate in the NEET PG counselling process must score more than or equal to the qualifying NEET PG cutoffs released by MCC. It should be noted that the NBE releases the qualifying cut-off scores for the NEET PG along with the results. Take a look at the NEET PG cut-off along with the cut-off qualifying percentile. 

Category

NEET PG cutoff qualifying percentile

NEET PG cut-off scores

Unreserved (UR)

50th percentile

275

SC/ST/OBC

40th percentile

245

UR PWD

45th percentile

260

NEET PG Counselling Process 2024

Candidates who clear the NEET PG exam with a minimum cut-off percentile are eligible to participate in the counselling process. NEET PG counselling is held for admission to 50% All India Quota seats and 100% seats at deemed/central universities, ESIC, and AFMS. MCC will conduct four rounds of NEET PG counselling for the above seats.

Further, the respective state authorities will conduct a counselling process for the remaining 50 % of AIQ seats. The counselling process begins with online registration and concludes with candidates reporting to the designated institute with all required documents. Take a look at the steps through which one can register for the NEET counselling process. 

NEET PG Counselling 2024: How to register?

Step 1: Registration 

The first step for those candidates who want to take part in the NEET PG counselling process is registration. Candidates have to register themselves on the official website of MCC, and candidates must know that MCC accepts registration before each round. However, candidates are required to register for the NEET PG counselling only once and do not need to register a second time. 

Steps to register for the counselling of NEET PG 2024 have been listed below:

  • Go to the official website 
  • On the homepage, the candidate will find the link that reads 'PG medical counselling’ 
  • Now, candidates need to register using their valid mail ID and phone number 
  • Candidates have to write the details of their credentials 
  • The candidate has to log in again to fill out the application form 
  • Enter personal/academic details
  • Check the form before the final submission

Step 2: Registration fee

In order to participate in the counselling process, candidates are required to pay a registration fee 

  • Candidates can pay the registration fee online (Net banking/credit card/debit card)
  • The NEET PG counselling fee has been divided into two components - registration fee, refundable and non-refundable
  • Applicants who are curious about the fee of NEET PG counselling might consult the table below.

NEET PG counselling fee 2024

Non-refundable

Category

Fee (in Rs)

For 50% AIQ/Central Universities

General

1,000

SC/ST/OBC

500

For Deemed Universities

All categories

5,000

Refundable

Category

Fee (in Rs)

For 50% AIQ/Central Universities

General

25,000

SC/ST/OBC

10,000

For Deemed Universities

All categories

2,00,000

NEET PG Counselling 2024 Phases

Choice Filling 

In this step, candidates need to select the desired course and college from the list provided by MCC. Candidates have the option to select as many options as they want. The option which has been given on the left side of the screen will then move to the right side of the page that the candidate has selected. Further, candidates have the add or remove options in the list.  

Candidates are advised to double-check their choices before submitting them, as seat allocation will be based on them.  Candidates must lock their choice or it will be locked automatically after the due date. They must also keep a copy of the choices filled in for future use.

Steps to  fill the choice for NEET PG seat allotment 

Step 1: Go to the official website 

Step 2: Now candidates need to login through registration credentials 

Step 3: Candidates have to fill in the choice of college  and course for NEET PG seat allotment 

Step 4: Candidates have to click on the ‘+’ button to add a new choice

Step 5: To rearrange the order of choice filled, candidates have to drag it to the desired place 

Step 6: Click on ‘save and next’ to lock the final choices as desired by candidates

Seat allotment Result

The NEET PG counselling results are released by the MCC in the form of a seat allotment list. The results PDF consists of details including the candidate, rank secured, the course or the institute allotted to her/him, and remarks. MCC will begin seat allotment processing after the registration process for the first round of NEET PG counselling.

On the basis of options filled by the candidates, their all-India ranks, reservation criteria, availability of seats, and other aspects, the seats will be allotted. Further, the seat allotment list will be uploaded on the official website in PDF format. 

Candidates who will succeed in the seat allotment process can download their allotment letter by logging into their registered account on the official website.

Reporting to the Institute 

Candidates who will be successfully allotted a seat in the counselling process will then have to report to the allocated institute. Candidates must carry the necessary certificates in original along with a self-attested copy. Further, they have to pay the required fees to secure their seats during the counselling process. Take a look at the list of documents that candidates need to take with them. 

Documents required at the time of NEET PG counselling 

  • NEET PG admit card 2024
  • NEET PG 2024 result/rank letter
  • Class X mark sheet/ birth certificate
  • Marksheets of MBBS
  • MBBS Degree Certificate
  • Internship Completion Certificate
  • Permanent/provisional registration certificate issued by MCI/ SMC
  • Government-authorised valid ID proof
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Non-creamy layer Certificate (if applicable)
  • Disability Certificate (if applicable)

Candidates must note that it is mandatory for them to be present physically for the verification of documents and confirmation of the allocated seat. Their candidature will be lost if they don't show up at the designated institute.

NEET PG Seat Matrix 2024

The NEET PG seat matrix shows the number of seats available for each speciality course. The seat matrix also specifies the number of seats available for each candidate category. It will be made available before each round of NEET PG counselling. Before filling out the preference form, candidates should consult the NEET PG seat matrix to determine their chances of getting the desired speciality with their score.

NEET PG Counselling Round 1: Options to Choose

Once the results for seat allotment for the first round of NEET PG 2024 counselling are out, candidates have to select their options based on their status. They must select one of the following options to give their accent in order to participate in the next round of NEET PG counselling.

Option 1: This option is termed a 'free exit'. If in case, a candidate does not report to their allotted institute within the given duration time, then their NEET PG counselling 2024 round one gets automatically cancelled

Option 2: If the candidate is satisfied with the given seat in the round of counselling and reports to the given college during the time frame will be able to secure their seat. 

Option 3: For those candidates who are not satisfied with the given seat in the first round have the option to opt for the up-gradation of seats and participate in the next round of counselling. If a seat is not upgraded in the second round of NEET PG 2023 counselling, the seat in the first round will be retained. 

NEET PG Counselling 2024: Round 2

The NEET PG second-round counselling process is similar to the first round. New candidates who did not participate in the first round must register and pay the registration fee in this round. Those who registered during round one are not required to register again. However, regardless of whether they declare their preference in the first round of NEET PG 2023 counselling, all candidates must fill out the choice form.

Who is eligible to participate in NEET PG round two counselling?

  • Candidates who were not able to get any seat in NEET PG counselling round one 
  • The seat which was assigned in round one but was cancelled during the physical document verification process
  • If a candidate wishes to upgrade his or her allotted seat in the NEET PG round one counselling
  • Candidates who chose the 'free exit' option or did not participate in the first round of counselling

NEET PG Counselling 2024: Mop-up Round

The NEET PG mop-up round will be held for seat allotment in deemed, central universities, and ESIC institutes. Applicants who didn't show up to the college that was allotted to them during rounds one and two of counselling will need to sign up for the NEET PG mop-up counselling.

If candidates did not receive a seat in either round 1 or 2, then candidates are not required to reapply for the mop-up round. In this round of the seat allocation process, all candidates will be required to fill out new choices of colleges/courses. The mop-up round seat allotment results will be posted on the official website.

NEET PG Counselling for State Quota Seats

As mentioned earlier, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is responsible to give admission to the 50% AIQ seats of government, government-aided and private colleges in India.  Further, the rest of 50 % of the colleges also take admission through candidates' NEET PG scores. However, the respective state government conducts the counselling process for these colleges.

NEET PG state quota counselling

Maharashtra NEET PG counselling

Andhra Pradesh NEET PG counselling

Gujarat NEET PG counselling 

Telangana NEET PG counselling

Kerala NEET PG counselling

UP NEET PG counselling 

Tamil Nadu NEET PG counselling

Karnataka NEET PG counselling

Madhya Pradesh NEET PG counselling

West Bengal NEET PG counselling

Bihar PGMAC 

Punjab NEET PG counselling

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the mode of NEET PG counselling?

NEET PG counselling is done entirely online. Candidates don't have to travel anywhere throughout the counselling procedure. Nonetheless, candidates are required to appear at the institute that has been allotted to them for admission confirmation.

Who will be eligible for NEET PG counselling rounds?

Candidates who will qualify for the NEET PG 2023 exam with minimum cutoff marks as decided by NBE will be eligible to participate in the counselling.

Which body conducts NEET PG counselling for 50% of All India Quota Seats?

The NEET PG counselling is conducted by the MCC for 50% All India Quota Seats. Candidates will have to register online to participate in the counselling rounds.

What is NEET PG counselling schedule?

NEET PG 2024 counselling schedule has been released by MCC. Round 1 registration will begin on September 20, 2024.

Where will NEET PG counselling registration take place?

NEET PG counselling registration will be done in online mode at the official website of MCC - mcc.nic.in. 

What is NEET PG counselling procedure

NEET counselling procedure is as followed - step 1: Registration, Step 2: Registration fee,  Step 3: Choice Filling, Step 4: Seat allotment list Step 5: Reporting to the allotted college.

When did NEET PG counselling registration will begin?

NEET PG counselling registration will begin on July 27, 2023. 

What is NEET PG mop-up round result date?

The result for NEET PG mop-up round which is now known as Round 3 will be announced on September 16, 2023. 

When was NEET PG 2023 conducted?

NEET PG 2023 was conducted on March 05, 2023.

Where can I check NEET PG counselling 2023 schedule?

You can check NEET PG counselling schedule on MCC official website.

When will NEET PG round 1 counselling result be released?

NEET PG counselling 2024 result for round 1 will be declared on September 30, 2024.

Who conducts the NEET PG counselling process?

NEET PG counselling is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).

What is NEET PG Counselling 2024 official website?

NEET PG counselling is conducted at the official website of MCC - mcc.nic.in. 

How many rounds are there in NEET PG counselling?

NEET PG counselling 2024 will be conducted in 4 rounds including Round 1, 2, 3 and stray vacancy round. If any seats are left vacant, the counselling committee will add special vacancy rounds. 

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