MCC Extends NEET PG 2024 Round 3 Registration—Apply Now at mcc.nic.in
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced an extension for NEET PG Counselling registration for 2024. Candidates now have until January 19, 2025, to register for Round 3 counselling. Those interested can access the direct registration link on the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in. The link will remain active until noon on the final day.
According to the updated schedule, the choice filling window for NEET PG Counselling 2024 will close on January 20, 2025. The choice locking window will begin on January 19 at 4 PM and will remain open until January 20, 2025, at 8 AM. Seat allotment processing is scheduled to take place from January 20 to January 21, 2025, with Round 3 seat allotment results expected to be announced on January 21, 2025.
Seat allotment results for Round 2 were released on December 13, 2024. A total of 31,490 candidates were selected for this round. As part of the result PDF, the candidate's name, roll number, rank, allotted college, course, and quota are included. Candidates who were allotted seats must download the result from the MCC website and report to their respective colleges with the allotment letter and required documents. All counselling rounds will be allocated 25,791 seats by the MCC.
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NEET PG 2024 will now be held on 11 August 2024. Originally scheduled for 23 June 2024, the exam has been rescheduled by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). Candidates are advised to stay updated by visiting the official NBEMS website and other official communication channels for the latest announcements regarding NEET PG.
NEET PG 2024 counselling dates and schedule are expected to be announced shortly by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). Counseling is expected to begin in the first week of September, 2024. To participate in the seat allocation process for NEET PG 2024, candidates must register on the official MCC website
The NEET PG counselling process is aimed at allocating postgraduate medical seats to qualified candidates based on their NEET PG scores. The NEET PG seat allocation process requires candidates to meet specific eligibility criteria and achieve a minimum cut-off percentile. Online registration, fee payment, choice declaration, seat allotment result, and reporting are all covered in NEET PG counselling. MCC conducts counselling for 50% of all India, Quota seats, while the state counselling authorities will conduct counselling for the remaining 50% of AIQ seats. MCC conducts four rounds of counselling for seat allocations to deemed universities, central universities, 50% AIQ seats, and 50 state quota seats.
Registration and declaration of choices for participating in counselling are required online. Registration can be done at mcc.nic.in. Candidates have to log in with their email ID and mobile number. According to their preference of college and course, candidates can declare n choices. Choices must be saved and locked before the deadline, as they cannot be changed after the deadline. After the last date, choices are locked.
NEET PG Eligibility & Cut-off Percentile
- Candidate should possess a recognized MBBS degree or a provisional MBBS pass certificate issued by an institute recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI).
- Candidate must have completed a compulsory rotating internship on or before a specific date as mentioned by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
- Candidate must have secured the following marks for participation in NEET Counselling.
Category |
Cut-off percentile |
Cutoff score (2024) |
General |
50th percentile |
Will be updated |
UR PWD |
45th percentile |
Will be updated |
SC/ST/OBC |
40th percentile |
Will be updated |
SC/ST/OBC PWD |
40th percentile |
Will be updated |
NEET PG Reservation Criteria for AIQ Counselling
Category |
Reservation %age |
Scheduled Caste (SC) |
15% |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
7.5% |
Other Backward Class-Non Ctreamy Layer (OBC-NCL) |
27% |
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) |
10% |
Persons with Disabilities (PwD) |
5% |
Stages of NEET PG Counselling
- Online Registration: Candidates who qualify for the NEET PG examination must register for counselling on the designated official website. Candidates provide their personal information, NEET PG scores and other necessary information during registration.
- Choice Filling and Locking: Candidates have to fill out their preferred institutions and specialisations after completing their registration successfully. It's essential to prioritize choices based on individual preferences. Once the choices are filled, candidates must lock them before the deadline.
- Seat Allotment: The next step involves the allocation of seats based on the candidate's NEET PG rank, choices, and availability of seats in various colleges. It is a digital process only which doesn’t involve any human interference.
- Seat Acceptance: Once a seat is allocated, candidates have to either accept the allotted seat, choose to participate in further rounds of counselling, or opt to leave the seat.
- Document Verification and Admission: Candidates who accept the allotted seat need to report to the designated institute for document verification and completion of the admission process. They need to provide the necessary documents to prove their eligibility, academic qualifications and other relevant details.
- Second and Mop-Up Rounds: In case of vacant seats after the initial rounds of counselling, subsequent rounds are conducted to fill the remaining seats. This provides another opportunity for candidates who missed the initial rounds or want to upgrade their choices.
NEET PG Counselling 2024 Schedule
Rounds |
Particulars |
Dates |
NEET PG Exam Date |
11 August, 2024 | |
NEET PG Result Date |
23 August 2024 |
|
Round - 1 |
Registration/Payment |
September 20 to November 17, 2024 |
Choice Filling/ Locking |
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|
Processing of Seat Allotment |
November 18 to November 19, 2024 | |
Seat Allotment Result |
November 20, 2024 | |
Uploading of documents by the candidates |
November 20, 2024 | |
Reporting/ Joining |
November 21 to November 27, 2024 | |
Round - 2
|
Registration/Payment |
December 4 to 9 (until 3 p.m.). |
Choice Filling/ Locking |
December 5 to December 9. | |
Processing of Seat Allotment |
December 10 and 11, 2024 | |
Seat Allotment Result |
December 12, 2024 | |
Uploading of documents by the candidates |
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Reporting/ Joining |
December 13 and December 20. | |
Round - 3 |
Registration/Payment |
December 26 to January 1, 2025. |
Choice Filling/ Locking |
December 27 to December 31. | |
Processing of Seat Allotment |
January 2 and 3, 2024 | |
Seat Allotment Result |
January 4, 2025. | |
Uploading of documents by the candidates |
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Reporting/ Joining |
January 6 and January 13. | |
Stray Vacancy Round |
Registration/Payment |
January 21, 2024 |
Choice Filling/ Locking |
January 18 to January 21. 4 p.m. to 11:55 p.m. on January 21. |
|
Processing of Seat Allotment |
January 22 and 23, 2024 | |
Seat Allotment Result |
January 24, 2025. | |
Reporting |
January 25 to 30 2025. |
Important Points to Consider for NEET 2024 Counselling
- Eligibility Criteria: Only candidates who have qualified the NEET PG examination are eligible for counselling. They should also meet the specific eligibility criteria set by the Medical Council of India (MCI) and respective state authorities.
- Choice Filling Strategy: It's essential for candidates to prioritize their choices wisely based on their preferences and the previous year's cut-offs. This ensures a better chance of getting a preferred seat.
- Documents Required: Candidates need to prepare and carry all the necessary documents, including NEET PG admit card, scorecard, educational certificates, identity proofs and more for the document verification process.
- Reserved Categories: Candidates belonging to reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC) need to submit valid proof to avail of the benefits during seat allotment.
- Counselling Fees: Candidates are required to pay a counselling fee during the registration process. This fee is non-refundable and varies depending on the category and counselling authority.
Documents Required for NEET 2024 Counselling
- Allotment Letter issued by MCC
- Admit Card issued by NBE
- Result/Rank Letter issued by NBE
- MBBS all Mark Sheets.
- MBBS Degree Certificate/Provisional Certificate.
- Internship Completion Certificate
- Evidence of the date of birth (High School Certificate/Birth Certificate)
- Any identity proof (Driving license/Aadhar card/Voter ID etc)
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many rounds will be conducted in NEET 2024 Counselling?
Ans. Four rounds will be conducted in NEET Counselling in 2024. Round 1, Round 2, Mop Up Round and Stray Vacancy Round are conducted in NEET Counselling every year.
Q2. Which authority conducts NEET PG Counselling?
Ans. NEET Counselling is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) every year.
Q3. Is physical reporting at the college mandatory after the NEET PG seat allotment?
Ans. To report physically at the college after seat allotment is mandatory for the completion of admission. If one fails to do so, his seat allotment will be cancelled irrespective of any case.