Understanding the NEET counselling process and seat allotment

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is a highly competitive medical entrance exam in India. Once the exam is cleared, the next step is counseling and seat allotment. The counseling process is a crucial step that determines a student's admission to the desired medical college.

Sun Mar 26, 2023

Understanding the NEET counselling process and seat allotment

"The best way to predict the future is to create it." - Abraham Lincoln

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is a highly competitive medical entrance exam in India. Once the exam is cleared, the next step is counseling and seat allotment. The counseling process is a crucial step that determines a student's admission to the desired medical college. Here, we will discuss the NEET counseling process and seat allotment in detail.

The NEET counseling process begins with registration, where candidates must fill in their personal and academic details, choice of course and college. Candidates need to pay the counseling fee to complete the registration process. After registration, candidates must verify their documents, including their NEET scorecard, identity proof, and academic certificates.

The next step is the choice filling process, where candidates must select their preferred courses and colleges based on their NEET rank. The allotment of seats is done based on the candidate's rank, category, and choice of course and college.

The seat allotment process is done in multiple rounds. After each round of counseling, candidates are given the option to either accept the seat allotted or go for an up-gradation in the subsequent rounds. Candidates who are allotted a seat must report to the respective college within the given time frame to complete the admission process.

The NEET counseling process and seat allotment are conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for admission to the 15% All India Quota seats in government medical colleges across India. For admission to the remaining 85% state quota seats, the respective state counseling authorities conduct the counseling and seat allotment process.

It is important for candidates to stay updated with the counseling schedule and important dates. Candidates must regularly check the official website of MCC or respective state counseling authorities for any updates related to the counseling process.

In conclusion, the NEET counseling process and seat allotment are crucial steps that determine a candidate's admission to their desired medical college. Candidates must carefully choose their preferred courses and colleges and stay updated with the counseling schedule to ensure a smooth and successful admission process.

Shiksha Sharma
A Delhi-based Post Graduate teacher.