NEET PG Counselling 2024: MCC Registration, Seat Allotment Process

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Princi Rai

Updated on - Nov 20, 2024

Latest Updates for NEET PG

  • 14 December 2024 :

    The NEET PG counselling round 2 admission and reporting date is scheduled from Dec 13 - 20, 2024.

  • 14 December 2024 :

    The NEET PG 2025 exam date has been announced and is tentatively scheduled on Jun 15, 2025.

NEET PG Counselling 2024 round 1 seat allotment result is out and  the students provisionally allotted a seat have to visit the allotted institute to complete the admission formalities between Nov 21 to 27, 2024. registration for round 1 counselling started on Sep 20, 2024. The last date for NEET PG counselling registration was Sep 26, 2024. To participate in NEET PG 2024 counselling, candidates must register and declare their college and course choices on the official website of the MCC. To join in NEET PG counselling process, candidates must first register on the Medical Counselling Committee's (MCC) official website, mcc.nic.in

Choices for NEET PG round 1 counselling was made between Nov 8 - 17 Nov 2024. MCC announced the round 1 NEET PG 2024 seat allotment results on Dec 19, 2024. Additionally, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will release the NEET PG 2024 seat allotment result detailing the college-wise availability of seats.

NEET PG result 2024 was released on Aug 23, 2024. NEET PG 2024 counselling dates and schedules are out on the official website of MCC. NEET PG 2024 examination was held on Aug 11, 2024.

Candidates must note that the MCC will conduct 50% of the All India Quota seat. For the remaining 50% of AIQ seats, the concerned state exam authorities will conduct the NEET PG 2024 counselling process. The MCC will hold a total of 4 rounds of counselling. 

Also Check: NEET PG Seat Matrix 2024

NEET PG counselling registration link 2024 is available on mcc.nic.in. NEET PG 2024 counselling registration for round 1 began on Sep 20, 2024. Online registration for round 1 counselling was available till Sep 26, 2024.

The choice was made between Sep 23 and Sep 26, 2024. In Oct 2024, MCC has released the round 1 seat allotment results for NEET PG 2024 counselling.

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NEET PG 2024 Counselling Registration Steps

Registration for round 1 NEET PG counselling 2024 was open from Sep 20 to Sep 26, 2024. NEET PG Counselling 2024 process is conducted online for ease of the process. Candidates can check the step-by-step procedure to participate in the NEET PG counselling process:

Step 1: Registration

  • Click on the official website link for NEET PG counselling 2024 registration. Next, the applicant must enter details such as Testing ID/Roll Number, Confirmation Number/Application Number/ Candidate Name, Mobile Number, Email ID, and Security PIN.
  • Submit the details by clicking on the "Submit" button, as shown below.

Step 2: Allotment Process (Choice Filling)

  • Aspirants need to log in by entering the details like their Testing ID/ Roll Number, selecting the stream, and Password.
  • Candidates should fill in the subjects and institutions/ colleges in choice and order of preference.
  • Applicants can choose from possible options. The allotment will be done based on choices submitted by the qualified candidate in order of preference.
  • Once candidates have filled in their choices, they can lock it. Before closing, kindly check twice if any modifications are needed. Getting a printout of your submitted options is mandatory, and candidates must note the choices.

NEET PG Counselling Login Page

Note: Suppose a candidate does not lock the choice; in that case, the submitted choices will be automatically closed on the notified date and time. However, one will be allowed to take a printout of choices, but there is no option to change answers.

Step 3: Seat Allotment Result

The seat allotment result for the various NEET PG counselling rounds will be released online at the MCC official website. The candidates will be allotted seats based on their merit in the entrance exam, seat availability in the respective colleges, and choices of the candidates. NEET PG seat allotment result for the special stray vacancy round will be also declared.

Also Read: What is a Good Rank in NEET PG 2024?

NEET PG Counselling Dates

MCC provides counselling for 50% of the AIQ (All India Quota) seats, while the appropriate state counselling organizations conduct counselling for the remaining 50% of AIQ seats. To fill the remaining postgraduate medical seats, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced a special stray vacancy round for NEET PG counselling 2024.

NEET PG Counselling 2024 Dates for Round 1

NEET PG counselling 2024 for round 1 began on Sep 20, 2024. NEET PG 2024 counselling dates for round 1 are presented below for candidates' reference:

Events Dates
Registration for Round 1 Sep 20 - 17 Nov 2024
Choice Filling Nov 8 - 17 Nov 2024
Seat Allotment Nov 19, 2024
Reporting Nov 21 - 27, 2024

NEET PG Counselling 2024 Dates for Round 2

NEET PG counselling 2024 for round 2 is expected to begin in Oct 14, 2024. NEET PG 2024 counselling round 2 dates are tabulated below for the students' reference:

Events Dates
Registration for Round 2 Dec 4 - 9, 2024
Choice Filling Dec 5 - 09, 2024
Seat Allotment Dec 12, 2024
Reporting Dec 13 - 20, 2024

NEET PG Counselling 2024 Dates for Round 3

Candidates can read the following tabulated data to gauge the dates for the NEET PG 2024 round 3 counselling dates:

Events Dates
Registration for Round 3 Dec 26, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025
Choice Filling Dec 27, 2024 - 1, Jan 2025
Seat Allotment Jan 4, 2025
Reporting Jan 6 to13, 2025

NEET PG Counselling 2024 Dates for Stray Vacancy Round

The tentative dates for the NEET PG 2024 vacancy round have been detailed in the table below:

Events Dates
Seat matrix To be updated
Fresh registration To be updated
Choice filling for NEET PG 2024 To be updated
Choice locking To be updated
Processing of seat allotment To be updated
Stray round result To be updated
Reporting at the allotted institute To be updated

Steps to Apply For Special Stray Vacancy Round

  • Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website (mcc.nic.in).
  • Step 2: On the homepage, click the link NEET PG counselling special stray vacancy registration.
  • Step 3: Candidates must register with the necessary information.
  • Step 4: Submit the necessary documents and pay the application fees.
  • Step 5: Press the submit button. Take a printout of the NEET PG counselling 2024 special stray vacancy round registration confirmation page for future reference.

Read More: NEET PG Reservation 2024

NEET PG Counselling 2024 Overview

For NEET PG qualified candidates, MCC is held in six rounds of All India Quota counselling. Candidates must note that AIQ new registrations will be permitted in the first three rounds of MCC NEET PG 2024 counselling, but not in the spot round.

Aspirants can refer to the points below for an overview of NEET PG counselling:

  • Through the NEET PG 2024 exam a total of 26,168 Doctor of Medicine (MD), 13,649 Master of Surgery (MS), 922 PG Diploma, and 1,338 DNB CET seats will be filled.
  • NEET PG counselling 2024 would involve 6,102 colleges and 649 hospitals.

Candidates must register, pay fees, and fill up their course and college preferences during the NEET PG counselling 2024. Admission will be provided according to the graduates' selections, NEET PG 2024 rank, and seat availability.

NEET PG Rank Wise Seat Allotment 2024 NEET PG Merit List 2024

Candidates should go on to learn about the MCC NEET PG 2024 counselling process, as well as the most recent developments, critical dates, cutoffs, and seat matrix.

NEET PG Six Rounds of AIQ Counselling

The six rounds of NEET PG counselling 2024 are given below:

  • AIQ Round 1
  • AIQ Round 2
  • AIQ Round 3
  • AIQ Mop-up Round
  • AIQ Stray Vacancy Round
  • AIQ Special Stray Vacancy Round
  • No seat will be reverted to the respective States after completion of round 2 of AIQ.
Details Factors
Unfilled NRI/Muslim Minority/Jain Minority Unfilled NRI/Muslim Minority/Jain Minority seats would be converted to Indian National seats when all eligible NRI/Muslim Minority/Jain Minority Candidates have been exhausted during the Mop-Up Round before being returned to the relevant Deemed University.
Reservation Policy of AIQ
  • Reservation Policy of AIQ for Central Institutes/University as well as State contributed seats:
  • S.C.- 15%
  • S.T.- 7.5%
  • O.B.C.- (Non-Creamy Layer) as per the Central OBC list- 27%
Reservation for EWS and PwD
  • EWS- as per Central Government norms- 10%
  • PwD- Horizontal Reservation as per NMC norms- 5%
Counselling Authority MCC of DGHS, MoHFW will conduct counselling for PG DNB seats.
Offline Stray Vacancy Round MCC of DGHS, MoHFW will hold an online vacancy round for Central University/Institutes/All India Quota/DNB seats.

NEET PG Counselling: Documents Required for Nationality Change

Candidates are requested to submit all enclosed documents in a single mail within the allotted period. The mail received earlier or later than the allotted period would not be considered by MCC.

  • Records indicating that the sponsorer is an NRI (Passport, Visa of the sponsorer).
  • NRI's relationship with the candidate is by court and Supreme Court orders.
  • A properly notarized affidavit from the sponsor stating that they would pay the candidate's whole course price and that their relationship with the candidate is by the court ruling described above.
  • Embassy Document proving the sponsor (Certificate from the Consulate).
  • NEET scorecard for the applicant.

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), on behalf of the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), will announce the dates of All India NEET PG counselling 2024.

NEET PG authorities will conduct 2024 first round of counselling after the announcement of NEET PG 2024 results. This applies to admission to MD/MS and PG Diploma seats.

NEET PG 2024 Scope for Counselling

MCC will conduct counselling for the following categories:

  • 50% All India Quota seats for all State Govt. medical/dental colleges/institutes, except Jammu and Kashmir's state, as per merit of PG NEET 2024.
  • For all PG seats of the Deemed Universities as per merit of NEET PG 2024.
  • 50% institutional quota seats for Central Universities of Delhi University, Aligarh Muslim University, and Banaras Hindu University.
  • PG counselling for institutes of Armed Forces Medical Services.
  • The state Govt. of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana will participate in All India Quota's online counselling from the academic year 2024.

NEET PG 2024 Counselling Eligibility

Candidates need to check the eligibility criteria for NEET PG 2024 counselling process based on their scores in the examination as per the MCC's cut off. NEET PG cut off marks are the minimum marks required for candidates to be eligible for the counselling rounds.

The candidates who score marks equal to or greater than the minimum cut off will have their names appear on the merit list. Based on the NEET PG previous years cut off trends, candidates can anticipate the cut off.

The previous year cut off trends for different categories are mentioned in the table below:

NEET Counselling 2024 Eligibility
Category 2018 Cut Off 2019 Cut Off 2020 Cut Off 2021 Cut Off
General 275 340 321 302
PwD (UR) 252 317 300 283
SC/ST/OBC/PwD 230 295 281 265

Documents Required for NEET PG 2024 Counselling

The admission of candidates depends upon their preferences and the availability of seats. The following documents must be shown during the counselling time.

  • Mark Sheets of MBBS/BDS professional examinations
  • MBBS/BDS Degree Certificate
  • NEET PG 2024 admit Card
  • NEET PG result 2024
  • Date of birth proof
  • Valid ID proof
  • Caste certificate
  • Disability Certificate
  • Completion certificate of internship for NEET PG by July 31, 2024.
  • Permanent or provisional registration certificate issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC) or State Medical Council (SMC).

Types of Merit List in NEET PG 2024

Certain types of ranks are up for grabs by the aspirants. A detailed discussion of the same is provided below. 

  • All India NEET PG 2024 Rank: This is the candidate's overall rank or position amongst all the candidates who have appeared in NEET PG 2024 throughout India.
  • All India 50% Quota Rank: This is the candidate's overall merit position amongst all the candidates who have appeared in NEET PG 2024 for the All India 50% quota. It is valid only for All India 50% quota MD/MS/Post-Graduate Diploma Courses 2024 admission session.
  • All India 50% Quota Category Rank: This is the candidate's overall merit position (Other Backward Classes/Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe) as opted by NEET PG candidate 2024 for All India 50% quota. This is valid only for All India 50% quota MD/MS/Post Graduate Diploma Courses 2024 admission session.
  • State Quota/ Private Medical Colleges/Deemed University/AFMS Rank: State quota rank, state category rank, the benefit for In-service candidates, and rural posting (if applicable) shall be determined/generated by the designated agency/authority of the concerned States/university/concerned administration as per applicable Regulation and their NEET 2024 Eligibility Criteria, guidelines, and applicable reservation policies.

Steps to Download Seat Allotment Letter for NEET PG 2024 Counselling

It should be remembered that NEET PG AIQ counselling 2024 is only held by MCC. The counselling authorities of the individual state will fill the 50% state quota seats.

Follow the instructions given below to download the allotment letter successfully.

  • Step 1: Click on the link provided on the website to download MCC NEET PG counselling 2024 seat allotment.
  • Step 2: Enter log in details like Stream, Round, and Roll Number.
  • Step 3: Submit the details.
  • Step 4: Download and take its printout to bring on the day of admission.

NEET PG Previous Year Seat Allotments

The direct link for last year NEET PG seat allotment PDFs has been provided in the tabular below.

NEET PG Counselling Special Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Download
NEET PG Counselling Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Download
NEET PG counselling Clear Vacancy for Stray Vacancy Round Download
NEET PG Counselling Admitted Candidates List up to Round 3 in MD/MS/DNB and Deemed Download
NEET PG Counselling Final Seat Allotment - Round 3 Download
NEET PG Counselling Provisional Seat Allotment - Round 3 Download
NEET PG Counselling Final Seat Allotment - Round 2 Download
NEET PG Counselling Final Seat Allotment - Round 1 Download

NEET PG 2024 State Counselling

The respective state counselling authorities will conduct NEET PG counselling 2024 for the remaining 50% of State Quota seats (100% in Jammu and Kashmir) in government medical colleges and all the self-financing seats in private colleges.

The states will be conducting the standard centralised counselling for MD/MS/PG Diploma courses and releasing their counselling schedule for NEET PG 2024 state counselling. The state merit list will be prepared based on NEET PG merit list 2024.

State-Wise NEET PG Counselling 2024

Candidates can find the detailed NEET PG counselling schedule 2024 in the links below, once they are updated based on the state counselling.

Non-Participating Institutes in NEET PG 2024

The following Medical institutions do not participate in centralised admissions for MD/MS seats through NEET PG exam:

  • All India Institute Of Medical Science (AIIMS), New Delhi
  • Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
  • Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow
  • Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry
  • National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru
  • Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum

NEET PG 2024 Counselling Participating Institutes

The contents below contain the lists of participating institutes in the NEET PG 2024 counselling process and the reputed colleges that are participating in examinations for candidates to enrol. 

Central Universities Participating in NEET PG 2024 Counselling 

The institutions are affiliated with the Board of Examinations, providing a direct entryway for candidates to secure seats in some of the highly reputed institutes.

Deemed Universities Participating in NEET PG 2024 Counselling

The list of deemed universities participating in the NEET PG 2024 counselling process is provided by NEET PG authorities for candidates to be aware of the various institutions affiliated with the examination.

Universities Participating in NEET PG 2024 Counselling under AIQ

The list of universities participating in NEET PG 2024 counselling process under AIQ has been released by the official admissions committee of the NBE, which is the conducting body of NEET PG 2024. 

NEET PG 2024 Basic Counselling for Seats

Counselling will be conducted for All India 50% quota seats. Moreover, NEET PG 2024 Counselling will also be undertaken for All India 50% category rank seats.

  • Admission into Private medical colleges/Deemed universities: Counselling for access to private Medical Colleges, Institutions, Universities & Deemed Universities shall be conducted by the designated counselling authority of these Private Colleges/Institutions/Institutes/Universities/Deemed Universities using NEET PG 2024 scores and as per applicable Regulations and their eligibility criteria, reservation policy among other things.
  • Admission into Armed Forces Medical Service Institutions: Counselling for admission to Armed Forces Medical Service Institutions shall be conducted by the Directorate General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS), Ministry of Defence, Government of India using NEET PG 2024 scores and as per their eligibility criteria, applicable Regulations & guidelines.
  • Admission into DNB Broad Speciality Courses: Admission into DNB Broad Speciality Courses: Centralised merit-based Counselling will be conducted by NBE using NEET PG 2024 scores.

NEET PG 2024 Reporting to Allotted Colleges: Points to Remember

The seat allotment result for the various counselling rounds will be published online at the MCC official website. The candidates will be allotted seats on their merit in the entrance exam, seat availability in the respective colleges, and the candidates' choices.

  • At the time of admission, colleges are also instructed to take only the transaction charges (10% of the annual fee) for candidates selected for upgrading in the next round. And, in case the candidates get upgraded, the documents should be handed over back to the candidates as early as possible, and fees must be refunded, if any.
  • In case any allotted candidate is not in a position to bring the Demand Draft (DD) because of the bank holidays, they may be given provisional admission based on a post-dated cheque/ Undertaking.
  • In case of any discrepancy regarding fees/Bond Information, the candidates must confirm the same from the college authorities before reporting.

FAQs on NEET PG Counselling

Q: When will NEET PG Counselling 2024 take place?

A: NEET PG counselling 2024 registration process for all the rounds will commence on the official website at mcc.nic.in.

Q: Who can take part in NEET PG 2024 Counselling?

A: Candidates who score above the minimum cut off marks given by NBE are eligible to attend NEET PG Counselling 2024.

Q: Which authority conducts counselling for NEET PG Counselling 50% AIQ seats?

A: MCC conducts NEET PG Counselling 2024 for 50% AIQ seats. MCC NEET PG counselling registration for round 1 counselling began from Sep 20, 2024.

Q: Is re-registration mandatory for the candidates who are not allotted seats in Round 1 and Round 2?

A: No, the candidates who are not allotted seats in round 1 and round 2 can give their choice for NEET PG Counselling 2024 mop up round.

Q: Is it possible to upgrade from the second round of Deemed/Central University counselling to the mop-up round?

A: Once the candidate accepts the seat allotted in NEET PG counselling and joins the institute, upgradation is not possible.

Q: When will NEET PG seat allotment 2024 result be released?

A: NEET PG counselling 2024 seat allotment result for round1 will be declared on Sep 30, 2024, at mcc.nic.in.

Q: How to register for NEET PG 2024 Counselling?

A: Candidates will have to register on the official website of Medical Counselling Committee to participate in the seat allotment process for NEET PG 2024.

Q: What is the last date of NEET PG counselling registration?

A: Students who have valid scores can fill NEET PG counselling form on or before Sep 26, 2024, in online mode from the official website mcc.nic.in.

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