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The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is set to close the registration for the NEET UG 2024 counselling process tomorrow, August 20. This is the final opportunity for candidates who wish to secure admission into MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing programs. If you haven’t registered yet, now is the time to do so and participate in the counselling. The counselling registration opened on August 14, and participating institutes have already verified the tentative seat matrix between August 14 and 15. To join the counselling, NEET UG 2024 qualified and eligible candidates must register on the MCC website – mcc.nic.in.
The choice filling and locking process is also available until tomorrow. Candidates can finalize and lock their selections between 4 PM and 11:55 PM on August 20. During this period, it’s essential to prioritize your preferred colleges and courses based on your NEET UG 2024 scores.
The MCC will begin processing the seat allotments on August 21, with the process concluding by August 22. The results will be released on August 23. After the results are out, candidates who have been allotted seats need to report to their respective colleges between August 24 and August 29 to complete the admission formalities.
Institutes will verify the data of joined candidates on August 30 and 31, after which the data will be shared with the MCC. The second round of counselling is scheduled to start on September 4. The NEET UG 2024 counselling will include three rounds, followed by a stray vacancy round, depending on the seats remaining vacant. This counselling covers 15% of All India Quota (AIQ) seats, as well as seats in central and deemed universities, private colleges, AFMS, ESIC institutes, AIIMS, and JIPMER.
NEET UG 2024: State-Wise Counselling Schedule and key dates
The NEET UG 2024 counselling process has started across India, with state-wise deadlines and schedules announced. Candidates must follow the specific guidelines to secure admission. The NEET UG 2024 counselling process is entering a crucial phase as the deadline for registration approaches. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will close the registration for MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing programs tomorrow, August 20. This is the final opportunity for candidates to submit their applications and participate in the counselling.
The first round of choice filling is available until August 20, with candidates needing to lock their choices between 4 PM and 11:55 PM. The seat matrix for round one, covering MBBS, BDS (NRI), and other UG medical courses, has already been published. Additionally, 1,037 candidates have had their category changed from Indian to NRI following document verification. These candidates must present their original documents during the reporting process, or they risk losing their admission.
HARYANA
- The Department of Medical Education and Research, Haryana, has released the schedule for NEET UG 2024 counselling
- Registration Dates: August 21 to August 25, on the official website uhsr.ac.in
- Registration Fees: SC, BC, EWS, PwD – Rs. 1,250; Unreserved – Rs. 2,500; NRI – Rs. 10,000
- Choice Submission: August 21 to August 25
- Provisional Seat Allocation: August 27
- Final allocation list after grievance redressal: August 27
- Tuition fee payment deadline: September 1
- Document Verification: September 2 to September 4 at Pt. B.D. Sharma, UHS, Rohtak
- Provisional Admission Letter: Available from September 2 to September 5
- Last Date to Join College: September 5
KERALA
- The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has released the provisional rank list for NEET UG 2024 counselling on cee.kerala.gov.in.
- Requirements: Minimum 50th percentile for General and EWS, 40th percentile for SC/ST/SEBC, 45th percentile for PWD General, and 40th percentile for PWD SC/ST/SEBC
- The rank list includes candidates’ names, application numbers, Kerala medical merit ranks, NEET 2024 roll numbers, All India Ranks (AIR), and NEET scores
- While inclusion in the rank list does not guarantee admission, candidates must complete an online form with their preferences for colleges and courses
- Admission will be based on state merit rank, candidate preferences, seat availability, and reservation criteria
- Counselling Includes: MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BSMS, BUMS, and other complementary programmes like Agriculture and Biotechnology
RAJASTHAN
- Rajasthan’s State Medical and Dental Counselling Board has opened registrations for NEET UG 2024 counselling at rajugneet2024.org
- Registration Deadline: August 21
- Registration fee: Non-refundable fee of Rs 2,500 for general category and Rs 1,500 for SC, ST, and STA categories
- Choice Filling: August 24 to August 27
- Provisional Merit List: August 24
- Round 1 Seat Allotment: August 29
- Document verification and tuition fee deposit deadline: September 4
- Allotment Letter: August 30 to September 5
- Tuition Fee Deposit: August 30 to September 4
- Academic Session Begins: October 1
- The documents required for the counselling include Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, NEET admit card and domicile certificates
CHHATTISGARH
- The Directorate of Medical Education, Chhattisgarh (CGDME), has commenced the registration process for round 1 of NEET UG 2024 counselling
- Registration Deadline: August 24
- Choice Filling: August 25
- Merit List Publication: August 27
- Seat Allotment Result: August 30
- Reporting to Colleges: August 31 to September 5
- Round 2 Choice Filling: September 9 to September 18
- Round 2 Seat Allotment Result: September 23
- Key documents required: NEET UG 2024 admit card, scorecard, Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, domicile certificate (if applicable) and identity proof
ODISHA
- Odisha’s Joint Entrance Exam (OJEE) Committee has released the provisional merit list for NEET UG 2024 counselling at ojee.nic.in
- Grievance Submission Deadline: August 19 by 5 pm
- Final Merit List Release: August 20
- Counselling Process: Includes registration, fee payment, document verification, choice filling and seat allotment
TRIPURA
- The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tripura, has started NEET UG 2024 counselling registration
- Eligibility: Permanent residents of Tripura with at least 10 years of residence
- Registration Start Date: August 19
- Registration End Date: August 20
- Payment window open till 3 am on August 21
- Provisional Merit List: August 23
- Choice Filling: August 23 to August 27
- Seat Allotment Result: August 29
- Document Verification and Admission Procedures: August 30 to September 5
MAHARASHTRA
- The State Common Entrance Test Cell Maharashtra has begun the NEET UG 2024 counselling process for students at cetcell.mahacet.org
- Registration Dates: August 17 to August 23
- Payment of Registration Fee: August 17 to August 23
- Uploading of Documents: August 17 to August 23
- Counselling Documents: Should be within 300 KB and in PDF format
- Final Registration: Includes choice filling and seat allotment based on preferences and NEET score
KARNATAKA
Registration Extended: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the registration for MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH courses until August 19. The portal reopened from August 16 at 6:00 pm to August 19 at 10:00 am on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
- Link NEET UG Roll Numbers: Candidates who have registered for UG CET 2024 can now link their NEET UG 2024 roll numbers via the KEA website.
- OCI/PIO/NRI Verification: OCI, PIO, NRI candidates and those in categories 2 to 8 for St. John Medical College must visit KEA on August 19, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm for document verification.
- Missed Verification Opportunity: Candidates who missed verification on August 7, 9, 12 or 15 can appear on August 19 with required documents.
- Final Chance: This is the last opportunity for registration and document verification; all future rounds, including stray vacancy rounds, will be conducted online by KEA.
Documents Required:
- NEET UG 2024 admit card
- NEET UG 2024 scorecard
- Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and pass certificates
- Passport-size photographs
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
NEET UG Counselling 2024: Steps to register
Step 1: Go to mcc.nic.in
Step 2: Click on the UG counselling tab
Step 3: The NEET UG 2024 counselling link for registration will be displayed. Click on it
Step 4: Enter the required information and register
Step 5: Now login and fill the application form
Step 6: Upload documents, pay the registration fee and submit
Step 7: Take a printout of the application form.
NEET UG 2024: What after counselling
The choice filling and locking process for NEET UG 2024 counselling is open until tomorrow, August 20. Candidates can finalize and lock their selections between 4 PM and 11:55 PM. It’s crucial for candidates to prioritize their preferred colleges and courses based on their NEET UG 2024 scores during this period.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will process seat allotments from August 21 to 22, with results announced on August 23. Candidates who receive an allotment must report to their respective colleges between August 24 and August 29 to complete the admission formalities.
NEET UG 2024: When will counselling begin for round 2?
The second round of NEET UG 2024 counselling is set to begin on September 4. The counselling process will consist of three rounds, followed by a stray vacancy round, which will only occur if there are seats left vacant after the first two rounds. This counselling will cover 15% of All India Quota (AIQ) seats, as well as seats in central and deemed universities, private colleges, Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), Employee State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) institutes, AIIMS and JIPMER.