NEET 2023 Counselling Process

NEET UG 2023 Counselling Rounds

There will be four rounds of NEET 2023 counselling, which are as follows:

• Round 1
• Round 2
• Mop-up Round
• Stray Vacancy Round

After the conclusion of the first four rounds of NEET UG 2023 counselling, there will be additional rounds of counselling to fill up the vacant seats. The number of rounds may further increase depending on the seat vacancy.

NEET 2023 Counselling Eligibility Criteria

To participate in the NEET 2023 counselling process, candidates must fulfil the following eligibility requirements:

• They must qualify for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)
• They must be registered on the official website of MCC
• All candidates, including candidates from the UT of J&K, can participate in the counselling for AIQ seats and deemed universities

Eligibility Criteria for Central Universities

The following table mentions the eligibility criteria for the Central Universities and the seat scheme.

Reservation of AIQ Seats in NEET 2023

The Government of India has implemented 27 per cent OBC reservation (Non-Creamy Layer) and 10 per cent EWS reservation in 15 per cent Under Graduate (UG) All India Quota seats (MBBS/BDS) (contributed by the State/UTs to the Central Pool) in the selection of candidates through NEET UG counselling for MBBS.

NEET 2023 Counselling Process

Candidates who will qualify for NEET 2022 and wish to participate in the counselling process for the AIQ seats in Deemed Universities/ Central Universities/ ESIC colleges have to register online on the official website of MCC. The process of NEET 2022 counselling has been explained in detail below:

Registration

• Candidates need to register on the official website of MCC – www.mcc.nic.in 
• Click on the ‘Online Registration’ tab.
• Enter the NEET 2023 Roll Number, Password and Security Pin

 

• Candidates needed to fill in details such as their name, registration number, personal details, academic details and the details mentioned on their NEET result

NEET counselling registration fee

Candidates can refer to the table below to know the registration fee for NEET 2023 counselling.

Choice filling

• After completing the registration process, candidates need to fill in the choices by logging into the registered account on the MCC portal
• 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
• After filling in the choices, they must save a copy of the choices filled for future reference

Choice Locking

The next step is the lock the choices entered by them. During the choice locking period, it is necessary to lock the choices to get a print of your submitted choices. Cautioning candidates, MCC states, “Don’t wait till the last minute to Register and Lock your choices and to take a printout. Please go through your submitted choices before locking, as once you lock the choices they cannot be modified or changed even if you have made a mistake. It may result in allotment of a seat which you never wanted. Please note that the choices once locked cannot be unlocked even from MCC.”

Verification by Universities and Processing of Seat Allotment

The universities and colleges will verify the registration details and choices submitted by candidates. Accordingly, they would release the seat allotment result.

Seat Allotment Result

MCC will release the seat allotment result for candidates who had registered and submitted choices following the due process. First, a provisional result will be released and candidates will be allowed to submit objections if any and then, the final result or seat allotment list will be released. Based on their seat allotment, candidates can either accept or go for the institute reporting round. Or they may opt for an upgradation of seats. In case of the latter, they will have to register for further rounds of counselling.

Reporting to the college allotted

Candidates who will be allocated seats in counselling of NEET 2023 will have to report to the allocated institutes for verification of documents and confirmation of the seat. If any candidate accepts the seat that has been allocated to them but fails to report to the allocated institute before the given deadline, their candidature will be cancelled.

The seats left vacant after the first round will be carried forward to the second round. However, the seats left vacant after the second round of NEET counselling 2023 will be transferred to the respective state quota. The seats left vacant in the AIQ quota of Deemed Universities/ Central Universities/ ESIC colleges will be filled through a mop-up round of NEET 2023 counselling. The remaining seats (if any) will be filled in the institutional round/stray round of NEET Counselling.

Documents Required for NEET Counselling 2023

Candidates reporting to the allocated institute for confirmation of the seat must carry the following documents with them:

• NEET admit card 2023
• NEET result 2023 or rank letter
• 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 photographs (preferably the same as the one submitted with the NEET 2023 application form)
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Disability Certificate (if applicable)
• Provisional allotment letter

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

NEET 2023 Counselling Seat Matrix

MCC will release the NEET UG counselling 2023 seat matrix for the current year prior to the commencement of the registration round. The round-wise seat matrix will be released before each round of NEET 2023 counselling.

Candidates can refer to the seat matrix of the of NEET 2022 counselling .

State Counselling for NEET UG 2023: For State Quota Seats

As mentioned earlier, NEET counselling for 15 per cent AIQ quota seats is conducted by MCC. The remaining 85 per cent of seats will be filled through the state counselling for NEET UG 2023 process of the respective state. Admission to private colleges in a state will also be through the counselling of that respective state. However, admission to the colleges in Jammu & Kashmir, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana will be done solely on the basis of state counselling for NEET UG 2023.

Q: When will NEET 2023 counselling process begin?

A: NEET 2023 counselling dates have not been announced yet. Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), is expected to announce the dates of the NEET UG counselling 2023 after the declaration of the result, which is likely to be out in the fourth week of June. The state counselling process for NEET 2023 is also expected to begin around the similar time. Based on previous years trends, it is estimated that the NEET 2023 counselling process will begin in July. The NEET 2023 counselling process is likely to be conducted for three to four months. There are four rounds of NEET counselling, which are Round 1, Round 2, Mop-up Round and Stray Vacancy Round. Based on the number of vacant seats, the number of rounds may be extended.

Q: Who conducts NEET counselling?

A: The NEET counselling is segregated into two categories, central or national, and state counselling. The central counselling for NEET is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee or MCC. The NEET counselling process conducted by MCC is for the admission to the 15 per cent All India Quota (AIQ) seats. On the other hand, State Authorities or the Education Department of various states conduct NEET state counselling for the 85 per cent state quota seats. MCC conducts the NEET counselling for MBBS BDS and B.Sc. Nursing courses. On the other hand, the State Counselling Authorities conduct the admission process for MBBS BDS B.A. MS and other medical courses.

Q: What is the eligibility criteria to participate in the NEET counselling process?

A: The eligibility criteria to participate in the NEET counselling process is given below:
a. They must qualify for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)
b. They must be registered on the official website of MCC
c. All candidates, including candidates from the UT of J&K, can participate in the counselling for AIQ seats and deemed universities.

Q: What is the procedure of counselling in NEET?

A: The NEET counselling process is a combination of online and offline. The step-wise procedure to participate in the NEET counselling process is given below:
Registration: The first step is to register online by filling up the form released on the official website of the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). After filling the form, candidates will have to pay the requisite fee. Choice filling: Candidates will have to select colleges where they wish to take admission to. Registered candidates will have to log in to the MCC website with their credentials and then fill in choices. Choice Locking: During the choice locking period, it is necessary to lock the choices to get a print of your submitted choices. Candidates must go through their submitted choices before locking, as once they lock the choices they cannot be modified or changed. Seat Allotment Result: MCC will release the seat allotment result for candidates who had registered and submitted choices following the due process. Based on their seat allotment, candidates can either accept or go for the institute reporting round. Or they may opt for an upgradation of seats. In the case of the latter, they will have to register for further rounds of counselling. Institute Reporting: Based on the seat allotment result, candidates will have to visit the institutes where they wish to take their medical admission. This step involves verification of the hard copy of mandatory documents and payment of admission fees.

Q: What is the NEET counselling registration fee?

A: The NEET counselling registration fee varies for different candidate categories. For the AIQ seats and Central Universities, the fee for the General category candidates is INR 1,000 and for the SC, ST, OBC and PwD category candidates, the fee is INR 500. For participating in the NEET counselling process for Deemed Universities, the registration fee for all category candidates is INR 5,000. The registration fee is non-refundable. On the other hand, candidates will have to pay the tuition fee which is refundable. The amount for the General category candidates for the AIQ seats and Central Universities is INR 10,000. For the reserved category candidates, the amount is INR 5,000. For Deemed Universities, the tuition fee to be paid by all category candidates is INR 2,00,000. Those who would not be allotted a seat after the NEET counselling process will be refunded the tuition fee after the conclusion of the counselling rounds.

Q: What are the courses for which NEET counselling process is conducted?

A: The NEET counselling process conducted for the 15 per cent All India Quota (AIQ) seats will be conducted primarily for the MBBS BDS and B.Sc. Nursing courses. For the State NEET counselling rounds, the courses for admission are MBBS BDS B.A. MS BUMS and BHMS rounds. The courses may vary from state to state, but the MBBS and BDS courses are common all across. For the 15 per cent AIQ seats, the NEET counselling for B.A. MS BUMS and BHMS courses are conducted separately by the requisite department and authorities.

Q: I have forgotten my NEET counselling registration password. How can I retrieve it?

A: To retrieve the forgotten NEET counselling registration password, the candidate have to enter the information that he/she filled at the time of registration and then security question and answer have to be entered as given during New Candidate registration process. The above data submitted by the candidate will be validated with the registered candidates database. If the above entries match, then only the candidate would be permitted to enter new password to proceed further.

Q: What is the list of documents required in NEET UG counselling?

A: Candidates reporting to the allocated institute for confirmation of the seat must carry the following documents with them:
a. NEET admit card 2023
b. NEET result 2023 or rank letter
c. Class 10 mark sheet and certificate
d. Class 12 mark sheet and certificate
e. Valid, non-expired and government-issued photo ID proof
f. Six to eight passport-sized photographs (
g. Caste Certificate (if applicable)
h. Disability Certificate (if applicable)
I. Provisional allotment letter
Candidates must carry both original and photocopies of the above-mentioned documents to the institutes where they have been allotted seats for the final admission process.

Q: Is there any restriction for filling up number of choices of institutes and courses during the NEET counselling process?

A: No, there is no limit in terms of entering the number of institutes and courses during the choice filling rounds of the NEET counselling process. Candidates can give as many choices as they wish for during online choice filling round. However choices should be in order of candidates preference. According to the Medical Counselling Committee or MCC, There will be common software for AIQ, Deemed, Central Universities, B.Sc. Nursing, AIIMS JIPMER, AMU, BHU for filling up choices. Also, there is no separate charge for choice filling. Candidates must also note that only filling choices is not enough, they must lock the choices within the stipulated date after verifying the choices and the preference order.

Q: Is it necessary to fill up the NEET counselling choices and lock the choices to get seat allotted?

A: After online registration for NEET counselling process, candidates will have to fill in choice of Institutions/colleges/courses in order of their preference. Once the choice is filled in, it can be modified before locking it. During the choice locking period, it is necessary to lock the choices to get a printout of the submitted choices. If a candidate does not lock the choice submitted by him/her, it will be automatically locked as per schedule. In case they don’t register and fill in choices during registration period, they will not be allotted any seat. NEET counselling registration will be available before the first three rounds of counselling, and not before the Stray Vacancy Round.

Q: Is it necessary to join allotted Medical/Dental College of Round 1 to get chance to participate in Round 2 of NEET counselling?

A: No, candidates need not report or join the allotted college of NEET counselling Round 1 since there is free exit. However if they want to retain the Round 1 seat and upgrade in Round 2 they have to physically join the college of Round 1 and give up-gradation willingness for Round 2 at the time of admission. In case candidates decide to resign the seat allotted to them in the first round, then they can do so prior to registering in the next round of NEET counselling.

Q: Can I participate in other rounds to get a better medical college if I am getting a seat in 2nd round of NEET counselling?

A: There are a total of four rounds in NEET counseling, out of which round one, round two, and the mop-up round will be conducted online as per the guidelines of the Medical Counseling Committee. If you are already getting a seat in round two, you will be able to participate in the mop-up round, according to the rules. In this round, the net vacant seats due to non-joining and non-reporting in Round 2 will be published in the seat matrix, and eligible candidates have to submit fresh choices. Therefore, you may participate in this round. However, you can not join the medical college allocated in round two if you want to participate in the other two rounds, I. e. , the mop-up round and the stray vacate round. Upgrading is not permitted under MCC rules once a candidate who has been assigned a seat in Round 2 joins the college. The process of this round is tedious and depends on the vacancy of round two, the result of which will be processed as per Choice and Merit. You may also participate in the Stray Vacancy Round, which is the last round of NEET counseling.

Q: Can a candidate participate in second round of NEET counselling without submitting fresh choices?

A: According to the NEET counselling conducting body Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), fresh choice submission by eligible candidates is necessary for consideration for seat allotment during Round 2. If candidate does not submit fresh choice (s) during choice filling period, the candidate will not be considered for allotment of seat during Round- 2 and will retain the already allotted (joined) seat, if any. Candidates need to register afresh before the commencement of the Round 2, even if they had registered in the Round 1.

Q: Who are eligible for the NEET counselling second round of seat allotment?

A: Candidates eligible for seat allotment in the NEET counselling of second round would be from one of the following groups. Group I- Registered candidates who did not get any seat allotment in the first round. Group II- Registered candidates who have secured seat and whose first round of allotted seat got cancelled during the document verification on reporting for admission will be considered for allotment of seat in the next round of seat allotment, with changed Category, subject to availability of seat in respective category. Group III- Candidates who have reported at allotted institute during 1st round of allotment and submitted willingness for second round up-gradation as Yes. Group IV- Candidates who have been allotted a seat but Not Joined. Group V- Candidates who have resigned in online mode during the time frame from the allotted seat of first round at college.

Q: If I opt to participate in second round of NEET UG counseling, will my allotted seat of first round be cancelled?

A: In case candidates are not allotted any seat in the second round of the NEET UG counselling, the earlier allotted seat in Round 1 will be retained. However, on up-gradation of a seat in second round, the earlier allotted seat in Round 1 will automatically be cancelled and allotted to another candidate. Therefore, candidates are advised to fill in only higher choices or any other choice which they prefer over the earlier allotted seat, for second round.

Q: After I join a college allotted during the Second Round of NEET UG Counseling, can I leave or resign the seat?

A: Once a candidate joins second round seat allotted in the NEET UG counselling, he/she will not be allowed to vacate from the allotted second round seat. However if candidates are allotted a seat in Second Round and have not joined the college, then he/she can Exit with Forfeiture of security amount. Moreover, the candidates who have joined up to round 2 of AIQ or state quota will not be eligible to participate in the further rounds of AIQ or state quota.

Q: If I get an up-graded seat during second round of NEET counselling, can I join that college directly?

A: No, you will have to get online generated relieving letter from the earlier institute, before you join the next college. Without such relieving letter, candidates will not be permitted to join the seat allotted in round 2. Upgradation is applicable for only those candidates who have joined allotted seat of first round and submit willingness for upgradation.

Q: Can I do the choice-filling process in round 2 of the NEET UG counselling if I’ve registered in round 1?

A: Yes, you can do choice filling in round 2 of NEET UG counselling. MCC regulations state that you do not have to re-register if you already registered for Round 1. For NEET UG Counseling 2022, the round 2 choice filling and locking process is currently in progress. The deadline for choice filling is today. MCC will then release the lists of students who were assigned to medical and dental colleges for round 2. After this round, a fresh process for the mop-up round of NEET UG will be done by MCC. This process is the same for state NEET counselling too.

Q: How can I fill the form of NEET UG Counselling for Ayurvedic medical College?

A: The declaration of the National Eligibility Entrance Test NEET result is usually followed by NEET counseling for admission into all-India and state-level medical colleges. To register for NEET UG Counseling for Ayurvedic Medical College, you have to follow the following process:
First, visit the official website of AYUSH NEET counseling for all-India counseling and each state’s respective website for state AYUSH counseling. Then, click on the UG Counseling tab. After that, you’ll SEE the option “New Candidate Registration” select it. Now enter the required details like roll number, NEET registration number, name, etc. You must re-login with the roll number and password sent to your registered email address by authorities. Now, you will SEE a proper online form where you will have to fill in all your details, like personal information and academic details. Lastly, upload documents and pay the required application fee.

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