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NEET Counselling is a standardized Counselling process for admission to MBBS and BDS programs at medical and dental colleges across India. The eligibility of candidates is determined by their NEET exam scores. NEET Counselling is conducted in four consecutive rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round. The Candidates who have qualified the NEET exam and scored above 50 percentile are eligible for NEET Counselling.
The NEET counselling generally happens in two parts first All India Quota and second the State Quota. All India Quota consists of 15% of seats in Government Medical Colleges and all seats of Deemed University, AIIMS, JIPMER, BHU, AMU, ESIC, AFMC & Central University. The All India Quota Counselling is Conducted by the Medical Counselling Committe (MCC). The Remaining 85% seats in Government Colleges and 100% seats in Private Medical Colleges including Management Quota comes under the respective State Authorities.
The importance of this Counselling procedure cannot be stressed. It serves as an important link between applicants and the universities of their choice, allowing them to pursue their goals of becoming doctors or dentists. The Counselling procedure contributes significantly to ensuring that qualified applicants are admitted based on their qualifications and preferences. 
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Particulars |
Details |
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Counselling Name |
NEET Counselling |
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Counselling Authorities |
Medical Counselling Committee and Respective States Counselling Conducting Authorites. |
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Effective Counselling Committee of Medical Colleges |
National Medical Commission |
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Effective Counselling Committee of Dental Colleges |
National Dental Commission |
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Official website NEET Exam Application |
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Official Medical Counselling Committee Website |
To participate in NEET UG All India Counselling, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Must qualify for the NEET-UG exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Should have obtained at least 50% marks (40% for reserved categories) in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in Class 12.
Must be at least 17 years old as of December 31 of the admission year.
All NEET-qualified candidates (including NRI, OCI, and Foreign Nationals) can apply.
Jammu & Kashmir candidates are NOT eligible for AIQ unless they have opted for it while filling out the NEET form and submitted the necessary declaration.
Andhra Pradesh & Telangana candidates are eligible as these states participate in AIQ.
Open to all NEET-qualified candidates, including Indian nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, and foreign nationals.
For NRI quota seats in deemed universities, candidates must meet NRI criteria as per the university’s requirements.
ESIC seats: Children of insured persons under ESI can apply for ESIC medical colleges.
AFMC seats: Shortlisted candidates must pass additional screening by the Armed Forces Medical College.
Admission to AIIMS & JIPMER is done through MCC NEET UG AIQ counselling.
Candidates must qualify NEET UG and meet individual college eligibility criteria.
For official updates, candidates should check the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) website: www.mcc.nic.in.
For All India NEET UG Counselling, candidates are typically required to present the following documents during the verification process:
NEET UG Admit Card (issued by NTA)
NEET UG Scorecard/Rank Letter
Class 10 Mark Sheet & Certificate (for date of birth verification)
Class 12 Mark Sheet & Certificate
Category Certificate (if applicable) – SC/ST/OBC/EWS (as per central government format)
PwD Certificate (if applicable) – issued by a designated disability center
Domicile Certificate (if required for state quota counselling)
ID Proof – Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Passport/Driving License
Passport-size Photographs (same as used in the NEET application form)
Provisional Allotment Letter (downloaded after seat allotment)
Migration Certificate (if applicable)
Transfer Certificate (TC) from last attended school/college
Gap Certificate (if applicable, for students who took a gap year)
Medical Fitness Certificate (issued by a registered medical practitioner)
Bond/Undertaking (if required by the institute)
Demand Draft (DD) for Fee Payment (as per college requirement)
For ESIC Quota Seats:
ESI certificate issued by the employer
For AFMC Candidates:
Additional forms & medical fitness tests as per AFMC requirements
For Jammu & Kashmir Candidates (AIQ Seats):
Self-declaration form (if applying under AIQ)
For NRI candidates:
Passport & Visa of the NRI sponsor
Sponsorship affidavit stating the sponsor will cover fees
Relationship proof with the candidate (e.g., birth certificate)
Step 1: Registration (prior to the commencement of Counselling)
Step 2: Choice Filling and choice Locking
Step 3: Allotment of Seats
Step 4: Reporting and Document Verification (After Acceptance)
Visit www.mcc.nic.in and click on "UG Medical Counselling..
New User Registration: Click on the registration link and provide necessary details such as NEET roll number, application number, name, date of birth, and other required information.
Create Login Credentials: After submitting the initial details, you'll receive a verification code or OTP on your registered mobile number. Use this to set up your login credentials.
The following documents will need to be pulled up for upload:
Current Color Image Featuring White Background (20kb–50kb)
Signature in Blue/Black Ink on White Paper (10kb–20kb)
Additional pertinent documents (such as category and qualification certificates) in one
PDF file (no more than 500 KB in size).
View the uploaded images after uploading.
Make sure the proper spaces allow a clear view of your photo and signature.
You can use the same process to re-upload the images if they are not satisfactory.
Verify that the photo and signature spaces are not interchanged.
Examine Every Field Completed.
Check the "Declaration" checkbox if all the information is correct.
On the "Final Submit" button, click.
An application/registration number will be generated upon submission.
The application number and password will be sent to you via email and SMS. Save These for Later Use.
To pay the fee, click the provided link.
Pay a non-refundable registration fee for all categories.
Fees can be paid online via Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card.
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Institution |
General |
SC/ST/OBC/PwD |
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15% AIQ / Central Universities |
INR 1,000 |
INR 500 |
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Deemed Universities |
INR 5,000 |
INR 5,000 |
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Institution |
Security Deposit |
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15% AIQ / Central Universities |
INR 10,000/- |
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Deemed Universities |
INR 2,00,000/- |
Login: Visit the official website www.mcc.nic.in
Click on the “Candidate Login” section.
Enter your NEET UG Roll Number, Password, and Security Code to log in.
Click on the "Choice Filling" option from the dashboard.
A list of all available MBBS & BDS colleges will be displayed.
Select colleges based on your preference by clicking the “+” (Add) button next to each college.
The selected colleges will move to “Your Preferences” list.
You can add multiple colleges and change the order of preferences.
After finalizing the list, click on the “Lock Choices” button.
Once locked, choices cannot be changed for that counselling round.
Enter your OTP (sent to the registered mobile number) to confirm choice locking.
Download and print the Choice Locking Receipt for future reference.
If a candidate does not lock choices, the system will automatically save the last entered preferences.
Once locked, choices cannot be edited or rearranged.
Make sure to lock choices before the deadline mentioned in the counselling schedule.
MCC processes seat allotment based on NEET rank, category, seat availability, and choice preference.
The seat allotment result is published on MCC’s website.
Candidates must download the allotment letter and check allotted college details.
If a seat is allotted, candidates must download the provisional seat allotment letter from the portal.
This letter is required for reporting to the allotted college.
If a candidate wants a better seat, they can participate in the next round of counselling.
Candidates who did not get a seat in Round 1 can continue in the next rounds without re-registering.
If allotted a seat in Round 2, the candidate must accept it, or their security deposit will be forfeited.
If seats remain vacant after Round 2, MCC conducts a Mop-Up Round for Deemed/Central Universities, ESIC, AIIMS, JIPMER.
New registration allowed for those who didn’t get a seat in previous rounds.
The process of choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting is repeated.
Step 4: Reporting and Document Verification (After Acceptance of Seat)
Log in to the NEET UG counselling portal (www.mcc.nic.in)
Download and print the Provisional Seat Allotment Letter
Carry multiple copies of the allotment letter for submission at the college
Some colleges may conduct a Medical Fitness Test.
Candidates must pass this test to confirm their admission.
Once document verification is successful, the college issues an admission confirmation receipt.
The candidate is officially enrolled in the course.
Candidates must attend the orientation and start classes as per the academic schedule.
Failure to report on time will result in seat cancellation.
Keep multiple copies of all original & scanned documents for future use.
Candidates can upgrade seats in the next round if they wish.
By : Doctor Neet
Publisted on Jun 09, 2025
