NEET PG Counselling 2023: Dos and Donts to Get into your dream medical College/University

NEET PG Counselling 2023: Dos and Donts to Get into your dream medical College/University

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Updated on Apr 10, 2023 11:31 IST

Getting into your dream medical college or university is a highly competitive and challenging procedure under NEET PG Counselling 2023. It requires lots of hard work, dedication, and planning to increase your chances of acceptance for NEET PG 2023 Counselling. Gaurav Tyagi, founder Career Xpert discusses a few dos and don'ts to help you get into your dream medical college or university or get intp the top colleges through NEET PG 2023 score.

Dos for NEET PG Counselling 2023:

Start prior: The before you start preparing, the better your chances of success in NEET PG Counselling. Start preparing for the medical entrance examinations well in advance, and set attainable pretensions for yourself.

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Research: Execute your research on the colleges or universities that you want to apply to. Gather information about their admission requirements, eligibility criteria, and other beneficial details.

Maintain a good academic record: Academic excellence is the key to Getting into a medical college or university. Focus on getting good grades in high school, and take advanced classes in science and math. Volunteering in healthcare-related organizations or hospitals shows your interest in the medical field and helps you develop valuable skills and experiences.

Q:   When did NEET 2024 counselling process begin?

A:

NEET 2024 counselling dates were announced by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) on July 29, 2024. NEET 2024 counselling Round 4 is being conducted from October 22 to November 5, 2024. The Round 3 was conducted from October 2 to October 19, 2024. The Round 2 registration process began on September 5, 2024 and reopened from September 13 to September 16, 2024. The Round 1 was conducted from August 14 to August 31, 2024. MCC revised the dates on September 13, 2024, with the reopening of the registration process of Round 2 due to the change in seat matrix. As per the revised dates, the last date of the counselling is November 5, 2024. The number of rounds may get extended depending on the number of vacant seats. The state medical authorities will conduct the counselling process for the 85 per cent state quota seats. The dates for counselling were different for the national level and state level admission processes. There will be four to six rounds of NEET counselling, which is the gateway for admission to medical and allied courses such as MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BUMS, BHMS, BSMS and BSc Nursing.  

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 BAMS, BHMS, and other medical or allied courses.

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.

Get clinical experience: Getting clinical involvement is important as it gives you a firsthand experience of the healthcare industry. You can volunteer at clinics or hospitals, shadow doctors, or participate in internships.

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Prepare for the entrance exams: Most medical colleges and universities require students to clear entrance exams like NEET PG and UG. Prepare well for these exams by taking mock tests and solving practice papers.

Get good recommendations: Getting good recommendations from teachers, professors, or mentors who know you well and can vouch for your academic and personal qualities can enhance your application.

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Q:   Where will NEET PG 2024 counselling be conducted?

A:

The counselling of NEET PG is an online process. Thus, candidates need not to go anywhere for the counselling process. However, candidates do need to report to the institute allocated to them for confirmation of their admission. NEET PG 2024 qualified candidates will have to register on the official website, mcc. nic. in to participate in the counselling process. They also have to declare choice for college and course for seat allotment. After seat allotment, candidates will have to report to particular institute for document verification. NEET PG 2024 counselling dates have been released. Round-1 registration began on September 20, 2024 and deadline for registration was November 17, 2024.

Q:   What is the current scenario of NEET UG Counselling 2024?

A:

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will conduct the NEET 2024 counselling Special Stray Vacancy Round 3 from December 23 to December 30, 2024.

The NEET 2024 counselling Special Stray Vacancy Round 2 was conducted from December 9 to December 16, 2024. While the payment and choice filling could be done from December 9 to December 10, the seat allotment result was declared on December 12, 2024. The institute reporting process is being conducted from December 12 to December 16, 2024.

The NEET 2024 Special Stray Vacancy Round 1 counselling was conducted from November 20 to November 30, 2024. The payment process was conducted from November 20 to November 21, 2024. The choice filling and locking rounds were held from November 20 to November 22, 2024. The provisional seat allotment result was declared on November 22, 2024, and the final result was declared on November 23, 2024, followed by the institute reporting process from November 25 to November 30, 2024.

MCC conducted the NEET 2024 counselling Round 4 from October 22 to November 5, 2024. The registration and choice filling process started on October 22 and October 23 respectively. The last dates of registration and choice filling and locking were extended till October 27 from October 25 and October 26 respectively. The provisional and final result was released on October 29 and October 30, 2024, respectively.

The Round 3 was conducted from October 3 to October 19, 2024. 

The NEET 2024 counselling Round 2 concluded on September 27, 2024. The round started on September 13, 2024.

The Round 1 of NEET 2024 counselling was conducted from August 14 to August 31, 2024. 

MCC had announced that the NEET 2024 counselling dates on July 29, 2024. As of now, four rounds of counselling has been announced, which will conclue on November 5, 2024. The total number of rounds may vary based on the number of vacant seats. Ahead of the commencement of the NEET 2024 counselling process, 

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) by securing the cutoff marks as per their category

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:   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:   I didn't score the minimum cut off for NEET PG. Will I eligible for NEET PG counselling?

A:

No. Candidates need the minimum cut off to qualify for NEET PG. It must be noted only those who qualify the exam with the minimum cut off score will be eligible to participate in the counselling rounds for seat allotment. Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts online counselling for seat allotment. Candidates have to register and declare choice for college and course for seat allotment. 

Don'ts for NEET PG 2023 Counselling:

Procrastination: Time wasting is the biggest enemy of success. Avoid procrastinating and start preparing for the entrance exams as early as possible.

Self-assured: Don't be overconfident and assume that you will get into your dream medical college or university without putting in the required effort.

Poor time management: Poor time management can lead to poor performance in academics and extracurricular activities. Manage your time wisely and prioritize your tasks.

Scatterbrained: Lack of focus can lead to poor grades and lack of motivation. Stay focused on your goals and work towards them consistently.

Avoiding extracurricular activities: Medical colleges and universities look for well-rounded candidates who have excelled not only in academics but also in extracurricular activities. Participate in activities that interest you and showcase your skills.

In conclusion, getting into your dream medical college or university requires a lot of hard work, dedication, and planning. Following these dos and don'ts can increase your chances of success and reaching your goals.

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