MCC NEET UG 2024 Registration (Round 4 Begins): Choice Filling, Dates, Fees & Process

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Updated on Oct 28, 2024 17:07 IST

MCC NEET counselling 2024 registration process for Round 4 or the Online Stray Vacancy Round was conducted from October 22 to October 27, 2024. The registration window was reopened on October 26, 2024, based on candidate requests, and closed at 12 noon, and the registration fee had to be paid by 3 PM. The choice filling process was conducted from October 23 to October 27, 2024, till 11.55 PM. Originally, the choice filling and locking window was scheduled to end on October 26, which was extended by a day.

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The MCC NEET counselling 2024 important dates were released by the counselling authority on July 29, 2024.

Qualifying candidates or participants of MCC NEET counselling have to submit their registrations online at mcc.nic.in. The NEET counselling is conducted online by MCC on behalf of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) for the 15 per cent All India Quota (AIQ) seats. The MCC NEET counselling is conducted for admission to MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing programmes.

Candidates must provide their personal, academic, NEET UG scores, contact, and other information while filling the MCC NEET counselling registration form 2024. They will have to pay the NEET 2024 counselling registration fee using the available online payment modes. After completing the registration process, they will have to fill out their preferences of institutions and courses for admission.

There are four rounds of MCC NEET counselling. In case MCC extends the number of NEET 2024 counselling rounds based on the number of vacant seats, candidates participating afresh might be given a chance to register for those rounds. In that case, the prior MCC NEET counselling registration will not be considered.

Q: How many rounds are there in NEET counseling?

There are traditionally four rounds of NEET counseling. These are as follows: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and Stray Vacancy Round. If seats remain vacant even after the stray vacancy round, then there will be an additional seat allocation round. Of these, three will be conducted in online mode by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). To participate in the AIQ seat allocation, students need to complete the registration process on the official website of MCC. For state quota seats, students will have to register on the respective state NEET website.

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Q: When did NEET 2024 counselling process begin?

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.

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Q: Who conducts NEET counselling?

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.

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Table of Contents

MCC NEET 2024 Counselling Eligibility Criteria
MCC NEET Counselling 2024 Important Dates
How to Register for MCC NEET UG 2024 Counselling
MCC NEET UG 2024 Counselling Fee
MCC NEET Counselling 2024 Registration Important Documents
Detail of the NEET 2024 Counselling Process
NEET Counseling in 2024 - What is the difference between a Free Exit and an Exit with Forfeiture?
FAQs Regarding MCC NEET 2024 Registration Process

MCC NEET 2024 Counselling Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria laid out by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for participating in the NEET 2024 counselling process are given below:

Before registering for the counselling, applicants are advised to be sure of the MCC NEET Counselling eligibility criteria. Candidates must meet the following eligibility conditions to participate in the NEET 2024 counselling process:
Aspirants should have qualified for the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET)
Candidates must be registered on the MCC's official website.
All applicants, including those from J&K UT, are eligible to participate in the AIQ and deemed university counselling.
Candidates registering on or after Round 2 should ensure that they have not been allotted seats in the previous round, or have opted for seat resignation or upgradation to be eligible for registration.

NEET 2024 Cutoff/Qualifying Marks

The following table brings the category-wise NEET 2024 cutoff or qualifying marks.

Category	Cutoff Percentile	Cutoff Score
UR/EWS	50th	720-162
OBC	40th	161-127
SC	40th	161-127
ST	40th	161-127
UR/EWS-PwD	45th	161-144
OBC-PwD	40th	143-127
SC-PwD	40th	143-127
ST-PwD	40th	142-127

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Q: What is the eligibility criteria to participate in the Stray Vacancy round of NEET UG counselling?

The eligibility criteria and other important factors for the Stray Vacancy round of NEET UG counselling are as follows:

Candidates should not have been allotted seats in the past three rounds
Candidates must have resigned from the allotted seats
Candidates allotted seat in Round 3 should have opted for upgradation in order to participate in the Stray Vacancy round of NEET UG counselling 2023

Regarding the Stray Vacancy round of NEET UG counselling 2023, MCC has stated, “If a candidate is allotted a seat in Stray round, he has to join the allotted seat/college. If the candidate does not join the allotted seat, he/she shall be debarred from the NEET examination for 01 Year along with forfeiture of fees."

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Q: What is the reservation policy for NEET UG counselling?

The reservation policy for NEET counselling is as per the landmark judgement passed by the Supreme Court of India in 2021, here would be 27 per cent OBC quota in NEET (Non-Creamy Layer) and 10 per cent NEET reservation for EWS in 15 per cent Under Graduate (UG) All India Quota seats (MBBS/BDS) (contributed by the State/UTs to the Central Pool). The following table brings the reservation criteria.

Categories	Reservation Percentage
SC	15
ST	7.5
OBC	27
EWS	10
PwD	5

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

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.

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MCC NEET Counselling 2024 Important Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MCC NEET 2024 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
09 Dec '24 - 10 Dec '24	NEET 2024 Counselling Special Stray Vacancy Round 2 Payment
20 Nov '24 - 21 Nov '24	NEET 2024 Counselling Special Round Registration
22 Oct '24 - 27 Oct '24	NEET 2024 Counselling Stray Vacancy Round Registration
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How to Register for MCC NEET UG 2024 Counselling

Now we bring the most important aspect of NEET UG counselling, which is the registration process. Follow the steps given below to register.

Visit the official website of MCC – mcc.nic.in
Click on the ‘New Registration’ tab under the Candidate Activity section
Read the instructions and click on 'I Agree' check box
Enter the mandatory details such as NEET UG roll number, NEET UG application number, mother’s name, date of birth and security pin
Click on 'Submit'
The credentials will be generated and sent to the registered email address
Complete the registration form by entering personal, educational, NEET 2024 result and other details and uploading of scanned photograph and signature
Pay the registration fee and take a printout of the registration confirmation page

Following the registration procedure, NEET-UG seat distribution will take place based on NEET results, choices made, seat availability, reservation criteria, and other factors. Over one lakh seats will be filled through NEET counselling under the 15 per cent All India Quota (AIQ) for all deemed/central institutions, ESIC/AFMC institutes, AIIMS and JIPMER colleges.

Q: Do we need to register again for Stray Vacancy round of NEET counselling?

Till 2022, there was no registration option for the Stray Vacancy round and only those who had registered and participated in the first three rounds were considered for seat allotment in the Stray Vacancy round. But from 2023 onwards, MCC changed the process, wherein candidates are now allowed to register afresh for the Stray Vacancy round of NEET. Hence, those who have not been allotted seats in the first three rounds, or have not joined the allotted institutes, will be able to register and participate in the Stray Vacancy round of NEET counselling.

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Q: What is the process to register for NEET UG counselling?

The registration process for NEET UG counselling is completely online. The step by step process to register for NEET UG counselling is as follows:

Visit the official website of MCC – mcc.nic.in
Click on the ‘New Registration’ tab under the Candidate Activity Board section
Click on the New Candidate Registration tab
Read the instructions and click on 'I Agree' check box
Enter the mandatory details such as NEET UG roll number, NEET UG application number, mother’s name, date of birth and security pin
Click on 'Submit'
The credentials will be generated and sent to the registered email address
Complete the registration form by entering personal, educational, NEET result and other details and uploading of scanned photograph and signature
Pay the registration fee and take a printout of the registration confirmation page

Candidates must ensure that they have completed the registration process. Otherwise, they would not be able to proceed towards choice filling, which will ultimately result in the non allotment of seats.

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

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.

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MCC NEET UG 2024 Counselling Fee

The following table brings the category-wise registration and security fee to be paid for the MCC counselling of NEET UG 2024.

Institution Type	Category	Counselling Fee in INR (Non-Refundable)	Security Fee in INR (Refundable)
15% AIQ/ Central Universities	UR	1,000	10,000
15% AIQ/ Central Universities	SC/ST/OBC/PwD	500	5,000
Deemed Universities	All Categories	5,000	2,00,000

Note: The above table brings the MCC NEET counselling registration fee for last year. The amount will be updated as and when the registration process for 2024 is announced, in case it undergoes change.

Q: Is NEET counselling fees refundable?

Yes, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) refunds the security deposit paid by candidates while registering for the NEET counselling process. In case a candidate is not allotted any seat even after the completion of all the rounds of the counselling, or withdraws the seat, MCC refunds the security deposit. In order to claim the refund, candidates will have to fill up a form and send it to MCC. They must provide accurate bank account details in order to receive the NEET counselling refund amount.

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Q: What is the NEET counselling registration fee?

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.

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Q: What is the payment method of NEET UG counselling registration fee?

After filling the NEET UG counselling registration form with mandatory details, the payment gateway page will appear. Candidates can make online payment by choosing any of the modes, such as, Net Banking, Credit Card and Debit card only after
making the payment as per choice. Only after the successful payment candidate proceed for choice filling. Candidates must note that there will be no option for offline payment or through UPI. Hence, they must ensure that the mode of payment chosen by them is foolproof and there would not be any glitch in the payment process.

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MCC NEET Counselling 2024 Registration Important Documents

Some of the required documents for the MCC NEET counselling 2024 process are as follows:

NEET Admit Card
NEET UG scorecard
Class 10 certificate and mark sheet (for date of birth)
Class 12 certificate and mark sheet
ID proof (Aadhar/PAN Card/Driving License/Passport)
Eight passport-size photographs
Provisional Allotment Letter
Caste Certificate (if mentioned)
PwD Certificate (if mentioned)

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

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

NEET admit card
NEET result or score card
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
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Disability Certificate (if applicable)
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.

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Q: What if I do not have my original documents with me at the time of joining the allotted college at the NEET counselling?

Candidates who have been allotted seats at the end of a round of NEET counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) need to bring their original certificates at the time of reporting. Candidates who have deposited their original documents with any other Institute/College/University and come for admission with a certificate stating that "their original certificates are deposited with the Institute /College/University" will not be allowed to take admission in allotted Medical/Dental College. Hence, they must ensure that the original as well as the photocopies of the important documents are carried to the allotted institutes. In case of the documents, they must retrieve those, or request to issue a duplicate copy from the concerned authorities.

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Q: In case my documents or certificates are in a regional language, will it be acceptable at the time of NEET counselling institute reporting?

According to Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), the authority for NEET counselling, certificates issued by the competent authority on standard format, should be in English or Hindi language. Some of the states insist for certificate in English language only. Candidates are advised to carry certified (attested) Copy of English version of the original certificate, in case certificate
issued is in other than English language, along with original certificate.

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Detail of the NEET 2024 Counselling Process

The step by step process to participate in the MCC NEET counselling is given below:

Step 1: Register for NEET counselling - Qualified and eligible applicants must register online at mcc.nic.in. They must provide their NEET roll number, registration number, name, mother's name, and birth date. The next step is to pay the NEET counselling and security fees with a credit/debit card or through online banking.

Step 2: Fill out the NEET counselling choice form - One of the major issues is how to fill the options in NEET counselling 2024. The solution is straightforward. Candidates must create a fake document and fill it out with their ideal college options. They can utilise the NEET college predictor to determine their odds based on previous data and then enter those options. This list will serve as the foundation for their selection for the NEET counselling procedure in 2024, based on the seat matrix.

Step 3: NEET Seat Allotment - Once this information is available, applicants must log in and get their seat allotment letter. There is a free exit option in the first round, and an exit with a forfeiture option in the second round.

Step 4: Upload Documents - After the seat allotment list is released, candidates will have to upload documents at the MCC NEET 2024 counselling website.

Step 5: Report to the Allotted College - Following the seat allotment, an applicant must report to the chosen college to complete the admission processes. It is not necessary to participate or report in the first round. Candidates who seek to occupy the seat or advance to a higher option must, however, join and report. However, in the second round, seat allotment must be followed by reporting and joining, unless applicants choose the departure with forfeiture option, in which case their security deposit is forfeited. Candidates must present original copies of the necessary documents before reporting to the assigned college.

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?

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.

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

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.

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Q: What is the procedure of counselling in NEET?

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.

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NEET Counseling in 2024 - What is the difference between a Free Exit and an Exit with Forfeiture?

A candidate who is assigned a seat in round 1 but does not report to or join the college to which he or she is assigned will not be punished. This applies exclusively to Round 1 candidates (security deposit will not be forfeited). Candidates who meet these criteria will be able to advance to the next round.

In the event that a candidate is awarded a seat in round 2 but does not choose to take up the seat, he or she may still depart with forfeiture (and forfeit the security sum that was placed) if he or she does so within the time frame specified.

Candidates who are assigned a seat in the second round will not be eligible for resigning or surrendering their seats and they will not be permitted to participate in state counselling.

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FAQs Regarding MCC NEET 2024 Registration Process

Read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding MCC NEET counselling 2024 registration.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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