Starting on August 14, 2024, the first round of registration for NEET Counseling 2024 will be open. The dates for NEET 2024 counseling have been issued by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), the counseling body, on July 29, 2024, via the MCC NEET UG counseling portal. Currently slated to run through October 30, 2024, there will be four rounds of NEET counseling. The counseling procedure may take longer than expected, depending on the amount of open seats.

Read now :-Direct link to check NEET UG 2024 Counselling schedule

This was announced by MCC with the following statement: “It is thus advised that the NEET UG Counselling for the Academic session 2024 is likely to commence tentatively from August 14, 2024. That being said, the counseling enrollment procedure might start the first week of August.

The procedure used for medical seat assignment is the NEET UG counseling process. There are 1,09,170 and 27,868 seats available for MBBS and BDS, respectively.

For admission to the All India Quota (AIQ), which accounts for 15% of the seats, NEET counseling is held for MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing. For 85% of the State Quota seats, the counseling process is carried out by the State Medical Counseling and Admission Authorities. Participation in the medical counseling 2024 will be restricted to students who meet the exam qualifying marks, often known as the NEET cutoff marks. 

NEET UG Counselling 2024 – Overview

The overview or the highlights of the NEET 2024 counselling are in the table below.

15% of All India Quota (AIQ) seats are used for the central and state NEET counseling processes. These seats are for admission to MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing programs at Central and Deemed Universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, and AFMC facilities. However, the State Authorities are in charge of allocating the 85% state quota seats for medical admission to state-run medical colleges.

NEET UG 2024 Guidance Sessions

NEET 2024 counseling is offered in four rounds, which are as follows:

• First Round
• Second Round
• Third Round/Mock up Round
• Round of Stray Vacancy

There might be more rounds of counseling to fill the open spots after the first four rounds of NEET UG 2024 counseling are over. The quantity of rounds could increase further based on the seat vacancy.

NEET 2024 Exam Dates

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

NEET UG Counselling 2024 is a crucial step for all aspiring medical students, marking the final leg of their journey toward securing a seat in a prestigious medical college. With the dates and schedule now released by the MCC, candidates should stay vigilant and prepare for the registration starting on August 14. Understanding the choice locking process and adhering to deadlines will be pivotal in ensuring a smooth counselling experience. Best of luck to all the candidates embarking on this path, as your dedication and hard work are about to pay off. Stay informed, stay prepared, and take the next step towards a rewarding medical career.