NEET UG Counselling 2023

The most prominent medical entrance test in India is the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test), and passing it gives aspirant medical professionals access to a wide range of chances. The path to becoming a doctor continues after the NEET test. The next crucial step is NEET counselling, where candidates are allotted seats in various medical and dental colleges across the country. NEET results  released on June 13, 2023. NEET UG Counselling 2023 will begin in July 2023 for individuals who received high scores.

The NEET counselling is conducted by the MCC (The Medical Counselling Committee), According to college reports, MCC has introduced 200+ additional medical seats across Maharashtra, Jammu Kashmir, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh etc. which might affect the ranking of students. NEET counseling will take place in four rounds: rounds 1 and 2, mop-up, and stray vacancy, with 15% AIQ counselling and 85% state-level counselling. Only those applicants are allowed for NEET UG Counselling 2023 who have met the minimum cut-off criteria and made it to the merit list 2023, MCC will conduct the AIQ NEET UG Counselling 2023 while the respective states conduct the state-level counselling 2023.

Table of Content- NEET UG Counselling 2023 Official website NEET UG Counselling 2023 Dates NEET UG Counselling Procedure NEET UG Counselling 2023: Seat Matrix  Documents Needed for NEET UG Counselling 2023 NEET UG Counselling 2023: Documents for Candidates Claiming NRI Status NEET UG Counselling 2023 for 85% State Quota Seats Seats for State Counselling NEET 2023 NEET UG Counselling 2023: Eligibility Criteria NEET UG Counselling 2023: Central University Eligibility Criteria Reservation of AIQ Seats in NEET 2023 NEET UG Counselling 2023: Disability Certificate NEET Guidance 2023 for BAMS/ BHMS/ BUMS/ BSMS AYUSH NEET Counselling for Admission Previous Year’s NEET Closing Ranks NEET Closing Rank for Top Medical Colleges (2020-2018) Wrapping up FAQ’s regarding NEET UG Counselling 2023

 

NEET UG Counselling 2023 Official website –

Mcc.nic.in – For AIQ, AIIMS, JIPMER, deemed/central university, ESIC, AFMS seats in government medical institutes

Types of NEET Counselling seats	Counselling authority	Counselling website
Counselling for 15% AIQ seats in govt medical and dental institute	DGHS on behalf of MCC	mcc.nic.in
Counselling for IP quota seats in ESIC institutes	DGHS on behalf of MCC	mcc.nic.in
Counselling for all deemed and central university seats, including the BDS programme at Jamia Millia Islamia in New Delhi	DGHS on behalf of MCC	mcc.nic.in
Counselling for BAMS/BHMS/BUMS	AACCC	aaccc.gov.in
Counselling for Armed forces medical colleges AFMC	DGHS on behalf of MCC and AFMC, Pune	mcc.nic.in

NEET UG Counselling 2023 dates

Round 1 – 

Seat allotment process	August 2023
Seat allotment counselling result	August 2023
Reporting to assigned colleges	August 2023
Resigning seat in Round 1 Counselling	August 2023

Round 2 – 

Events	Dates
Registration date	September 2023
Choice filling	September 2023
Seat allotment process	September 2023
Provisional allotment result	September 2023
Final allotment result	September 2023
Reporting to assigned colleges	September 2023

Mop up Round  – 

Events	Dates
Registration date	September 2023
Choice filling	September 2023
Verification of Internal Candidates	October 2023
Seat allotment process	October 2023
Provisional allotment result	October 2023
Final allotment result	October 2023
Reporting to assigned colleges	October 2023

Stray vacancy round –

Events	Dates
Seat allotment process	October 2023
Allotment result	October 2023
Reporting to allotted colleges	October 2023

NEET UG Counselling procedure –

Step 1: NEET counselling registration-

1. The following are the stages involved in NEET Counselling Registration:

• Visit MCC’s official website and click on the ‘New Registration Round 1’ link.
• Click on the ‘New Candidate Registration’ link, which is located just below the Sign In option. A new window will open. Before clicking the ‘I Agree’ button, please read the terms and conditions.
• To sign up for NEET Counselling 2023, please provide the following information: Roll Number, Candidate Name, Mother Name, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, and Security Pin are all required fields. 
• Please bear in mind that the email address and phone number you supplied on your NTA NEET application form will be used to register for counselling.

Step 2: NEET Counselling Fees in 2023 –

• After successfully enrolling, candidates must pay the non-refundable NEET 2023 counselling registration costs as well as the refundable security deposit.
• The cost can be paid online using a credit card, debit card, or net banking. Candidates may find the NEET counselling fee 2023 in the table below.

Category	Non- refundable registration fees		Refundable security deposit
	15% AI or central universities	Deemed Universities	15% AI or central universities	Deemed Universities
UR	INR 1,000	INR 5,000	INR 10,000	INR 2,00,000
ST/SC/OBC/PWD	INR 500	INR 5,000	INR 5,000	INR 2,00,000</td style=”border:1px solid #555″>

Step 3: Choice Filling and Locking in NEET Counselling 2023

• On any given day, the Choice Locking facility is only accessible for a limited time.
• Candidates must offer their choices at this stage. Because admission is provided based on merit, i.e. You should fill out the options with your NEET score and preferences in mind, since they will be given throughout the counselling process.
• You can browse the list of colleges on the screen and select as many as you wish.
• After filling out the options in the list, applicants can organize them in the order of their choosing by moving them up or down, swapping options, and removing options.
• After that, enter your password and click the ‘Lock Choices’ button.
• Candidates are not permitted to modify their selections after they have been locked in, so choose carefully.
• After locking, they can print a list of the locked options, which will contain the locking date and time, the computer’s IP address, and a system-generated unique number.

Step 4: NEET Counselling Seat Allotment 2023

MCC publishes the seat allotment results of each round of counselling. It is made public in the form of a list, followed by the distribution of seat allotment letters to the chosen applicants. To complete the admission procedure, candidates must present to their assigned colleges with the allocation letter and other papers. 

NEET UG Counselling 2023:Seat Matrix 

Name of the Course	NEET UG Counselling Seat Matrix 2023
MBBS	91927 Seats
BDS	27698 Seats
AYUSH	52720 Seats
BVSc	603 Seats
Total Medical Colleges	612 Colleges
Total BDS Colleges	315 Colleges

Documents Needed for NEET UG Counselling 2023 – 

Candidates must bring the following papers to the counselling session, along with verified photocopies: 

• NEET Admit Card
•  NEET Result/Rank Letter
•  Class X Certificate and Marksheet 
• Class XII Certificate and Marksheet
•  8 passport-sized pictures (the same as on the application form)
• Proof of Identity (Aadhar card/PAN card/Passport/Driving Licence)
•  NEET Seat Allotment letter
• Certificate of Category (if applicable)

NEET UG Counselling 2023: Documents for Candidates Claiming NRI Status

The following documentation must be submitted to alter the categorization from Indian to NRI.

• Documents proving that the sponsorer is an NRI, such as the sponsor’s passport and visa.
• NRI’s relationship with the candidate.
• Affidavit from the sponsor stating that he or she will pay the candidate’s total course price.
• The sponsor’s embassy certificate or a certificate from the consulate.
• NEET 2023 The candidate’s scorecard.

NEET UG Counselling 2023 for 85% State Quota Seats-

State authorities will fill 85% of the remaining government medical college seats and 100% of the seats at state-sponsored medical institutions. NEET counselling will differ from state to state. Admission to MBBS in government colleges and State NEET counselling criteria would regulate admission to MBBS in government colleges and admission to private medical colleges.

Seats for State Counselling NEET 2023 –

State Name	Government colleges	Government seats	NEET Counselling Authority
Andhra Pradesh	13	2485	Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada
Assam	9	1150	DME, Assam
Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1	100	Andaman and Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Science (ANIIMS), Portblair.
Arunachal Pradesh	1	50	DTE, Arunachal Pradesh
Bihar	12	1515	BCECE
Chandigarh	1	150	Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh,
Chhattisgarh	8	965	DME, Chhattisgarh
Dadra & Nagar Haveli	1	150	AYUSH Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC)
Daman & Diu			Directorate Medical & Health Service, Daman & Diu
Delhi	8	1247	Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Delhi
Goa	1	180	Directorate of Technical Education, Goa
Gujarat	18	3700	ACPUGMEC
Haryana	5	710	DMER, Haryana
Himachal Pradesh	7	770	HPU
Jammu and Kashmir	9	1047	JKBOPEE
Jharkhand	7	680	JCECEB
Karnataka	21	3150	KEA
Kerala	10	1555	CEE Kerala
Madhya Pradesh	14	2180	DME, Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra	29	4825	State CET Cell, Maharashtra
Manipur	2	225	DHS, Manipur
Meghalaya	1	50	North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health & Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS), Shillong
Mizoram	1	100	Department of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Mizoram.
Odisha	9	1375	OJEE Committee
Puducherry	2	380	Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC)
Punjab	5	800	BFUHS
Rajasthan	17	3055	NEET Medical and Dental Admission Board
Sikkim	0	0	Govt. of the Sikkim Human Resource Development Department.
Tamil Nadu	38	5225	DME, Tamil Nadu
Telangana	11	1840	KNRUHS
Tripura	1	125	DME, Tripura
Uttar Pradesh	35	4303	DMET
Uttarakhand	5	700	HNB Uttarakhand Medical Education University
West Bengal	20	3225	Department of Health and Family Welfare
Total	322	48012

NEET UG Counselling 2023: Eligibility Criteria –

NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) counseling eligibility criteria may vary depending on the specific counseling authority and their guidelines. some general eligibility criteria commonly considered for NEET counseling are –

1. Minimum qualifying marks – Obtaining the minimum qualifying marks for each category is an important NEET eligibility requirement.
2. Age Limit Criteria – The candidate must fulfill the age criteria specified by the counseling authority. Generally, the minimum age limit is 17 years, and the maximum age limit varies based on the category (e.g., 25 years for General category, 30 years for reserved categories).
3. Educational Qualification – The candidate should have completed the qualifying examination ( 10+2 or equivalent) with the required subjects (physics, chemistry, Biology) and minimum aggregate marks (which may vary based on the counselling authority)
4. Citizenship/Nativity – The candidate should be an Indian citizen or non-resident Indian (NRI), Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), Person of Indian origin (PIO), or a foreign national depending on the respective counselling guidelines.

NEET UG Counselling 2023: Central University Eligibility Criteria

The qualifying conditions for appearing in NEET Counselling 2023 at AMU, BHU, JMI, and DU are shown here.

University	Eligibility Criteria
Delhi University (DU)	15% of seats are available at DU-affiliated colleges (LHMC, UCMS, and MAMC). Candidates for Delhi State Quota Seats must have passed grades 11 and 12 at a Delhi-based institution.
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)	Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) reserves 50% of the seats, with the remaining 50% allocated through MCC NEET counselling. Candidates who have studied at AMU during the previous three years can apply under the institutional quota.
Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) Delhi Faculty of Dentistry	Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) Delhi Faculty of Dentistry 47 of the 50 BDS seats are assigned through MCC’s NEET Counselling. The remaining three seats are subject to an institutional quota. You must have completed classes 11 and 12 at JMI schools to be eligible for these three slots.
Banaras Hindu University (BHU)	Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is a Hindu university in India. For admission to MBBS/BDS programs at BHU, all NEET-qualified students are entitled to participate in 15% AIQ NEET Counselling.

Reservation of AIQ Seats in NEET 2023

Seats will be reserved for GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and PWD candidates depending on the reservation criterion. The percentage of seats booked for each category is shown below.

Categories	Reservation percentage
General Economically Weaker Section (GEN – EWS)	10%
Scheduled Caste (SC)	15%
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	7.5%
Other Backward Caste (OBC-NCL)	27%
Persons with Disabilities (PWD)	5%

NEET Counselling Disability Certificate 2023

Candidates can visit the MCC of DGHS-designated Disability Centers throughout India to receive a Disability Certificate in order to benefit from the 5% PWD quota in medical courses.

• The candidates will be subjected to a physical examination at the designated disability center, after which their impairment will be measured.
• The officials at the NEET disability centers will create the certificate electronically using the MCC site.

Name of Disability Certification Centre	City/ Center	Disability Certificates to be Issued for
SMS Medical College	Jaipur	Except for the following disabilities as listed on the Disability Certificate-Neurology- Genetic TestingENT- Speech & Language Disability Testing Orthopaedics/ PMR- Goniometer Adult. Plumb Line, Hand Dynomometer, Laser
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjang Hospital, New Delhi	New Delhi	All disabilities listed on the Disability Certificate, with the exception of auditory disabilities (ENT), intellectual impairments, and behavioral disabilities.
All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (specifically for Locomotor Disability), Mumbai	Mumbai	Only for Locomotor Disabilities
Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities, Bandra, Mumbai	Mumbai	For Hearing Disabilities only
Lady Hardinge Medical College & Associated Hospitals (LHMC)	New Delhi	All Disabilities as mentioned in Disability Certificate
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences & RML Hospital, New Delhi. (ABVIMS & RMLH)	New Delhi	All Disabilities as mentioned in Disability Certificate except ENT for Visual Disability
Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata	Kolkata	All Disabilities as mentioned in Disability Certificate
Madras Medical College, Chennai	Chennai
Grant Government Medical College, J.J. Hospital Compound, Mumbai	Mumbai
Goa Medical College	Goa	All Disabilities, except Speech Disability, will be tested at the Regional
Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala	Kerala	All Disabilities as mentioned in Disability Certificate. Ophthalmology tests will be held in the Regional Institute of Ophthalmology in Thiruvananthapuram, which is affiliated with the GMC Thiruvananthapuram
Govt. Medical College and Hospital in Sector 32, Chandigarh	Chandigarh	All Disabilities as mentioned in Disability Certificate
Govt. Medical College, Agartala, State Disability Board	Agartala/Tripua	All Disabilities as mentioned in Disability Certificate
Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh	Uttar Pradesh	All Disabilities as mentioned in Disability Certificate except Intellectual Disability.
AIIMS, Nagpur, Maharashtra	Nagpur	All Disabilities as mentioned in Disability Certificate
All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH)	Mysuru, Karnataka	For Speech and Hearing Disabilities only.

NEET Guidance 2023 for BAMS/ BHMS/ BUMS/ BSMS

AACCC ( Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee) conducts NEET Counselling 2023 for BAMS/ BHMS/ BUMS for assignments of about 52,720 Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy seats. The whole NEET Counselling 2023 schedule for AYUSH courses will be available at aaccc.gov.in. The AYUSH NEET UG Counselling 2023 will be held in four rounds (including mop-up and stray vacancy rounds). The following are the processes in the NEET Counselling process for AYUSH courses:

• Online registration is available at aaccc.gov.in.
• Payment of counselling registration costs via the internet means
• Fill and Lock options for NEET 2023 Counselling for AYUSH courses and institutions.
• Release the seat allotment results and report to the assigned college before the deadline.

AYUSH NEET Counselling for Admission

Admissions will be awarded in the following UG programs through AYUSH NEET Counselling 2023:

Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)

Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)

Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS)

Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS)

Previous Year’s NEET Closing Ranks

The NEET Closing Ranks for previous years are listed here. The NEET closing rank is the last rank at which admission to a college is granted.

Institute	NEET MBBS  Closing Rank 2022 (round 1)	NEET MBBS Cut off Closing Rank 2021 (round 1)
AIIMS, Delhi	55	53
JIPMER, Puducherry	302	1448
Bahiramjee Jijibhai Medical College, Pune	1642	214
Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi	91	87
VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi	129	128
Grant Medical College & Sir JJ Group of Hospitals, Mumbai		1618
Govt. Medical College, Kota		3956
S.M.S. Medical College, Jaipur	829	718
Govt. Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram		1420
Seth G.S. Medical College, Mumbai	697	539
Government Medical College And Hospital, Chandigarh		455

NEET Closing Rank for Top Medical Colleges (2020-2018)

Name of Medical Colleges	2018 Closing Rank	2019 Closing Rank	2020 Closing Ranks
Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi	58	32	89
VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi	107	157	138
University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi	165	171	292
Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi	314	489	400
Government Medical College, Chandigarh	254	360	594
Seth G.S. Medical College, Mumbai	296	638	935
King George’s Medical University, Lucknow	703	908	1240
Stanley Medical College, Chennai	3520	4572
Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Group of Hospitals, Mumbai	1122	1018	2828

Wrapping up…

In conclusion, the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) counselling registration date and the documents required are crucial aspects for aspiring medical students in India. The NEET counselling process is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and the MCC’s official website is https://mcc.nic.in/ and it is a significant step towards securing admission to undergraduate medical and dental courses in various colleges nationwide.

The registration date for NEET counselling is typically announced by the MCC after the NEET results are declared. It is essential for candidates to keep a close eye on the official website or reliable sources to stay updated about the registration dates. Missing the registration deadline can result in disqualification from counselling, potentially compromising the chances of securing a seat in a desired institution.

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FAQ’s regarding NEET UG Counselling 2023 – 

Q. Who is qualified for the round of vacant positions?

Except for the applicants in the following three categories, all candidates who have registered are eligible for the NEET Counselling Stray Vacancy Round:

• candidates who accepted the seat offered in MCC counseling’s second round.
• Candidates did not report for the seat allotted in the Mop-Up round.
• Candidates who have already joined a seat allotted in the Mop Up Round of MCC NEET Counselling.

Q. What is the NEET Seat Allotment letter?

To complete the admissions procedure, a NEET seat allotment letter is needed. After the seat allocation process is over, if an applicant is happy with their seat, they can download the letter and show up at the designated college for document verification.

Q. Is NEET Counselling fee refundable?

The registration fees for NEET Counselling, which are INR 500 for SC/ST/OBC categories and INR 1000 for GN categories, are non-refundable. Candidates must also pay a security fee that is 100% refundable in addition to this. For the GN and reserved categories, the refundable NEET Counselling security cost is INR 10,000 and INR 5000, respectively.

Q. What is the NEET counselling mop-up round?

The third stage of NEET counselling is known as the mop up. It is held for applicants who did not receive seats in rounds one and two of NEET counselling. Those who enrolled in Round 2 and exited with a violation of fees may re-register for the Mop-up round. However, people who took part in round 2 but did not receive a seat do not need to register again.

Q. How many counselling sessions are included in NEET 2023?

Round 1, Round 2, Mop-up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round are the 4 rounds in which MCC will conduct NEET Counselling 2023. If seats are still available, MCC might hold more vacancy rounds.

Q. How is NEET State Counselling conducted?

The authorized state authorities conduct state counselling for NEET in order to allocate 85% state quota seats in government institutions and 100% state quota seats in private MBBS colleges. Every state conducts NEET UG counseling based on the state merit lists prepared by the authorities. 

Q. Has Kerala NEET Counselling started?

No, CEE Kerala will conduct Kerala NEET Counselling 2023 after the declaration of the NEET UG result. The detailed round-wise schedule will be released on the official website.

Q. Has NEET counselling in Karnataka begun?

The organising authority will publish the Karnataka NEET Counselling schedule (rank-wise). Cetonline.karnataka.gov.in is the official website for registering for Karnataka NEET Counselling.

Q. Is NEET Counselling started in West Bengal?

The West Bengal NEET Counselling schedule for 85% of the MBBS/BDS seats will be made public shortly after the NEET 2023 results are announced. WBMCC will conduct WB NEET Counselling 2023 online at wbmcc.nic.in.

Q. How can I register for Telangana NEET Counselling?

Telangana NEET UG Counselling dates will be released soon on the state’s official counseling website. To register for Telangana NEET Counselling, the candidates listed in the merit list need to visit the official website- tsmedadm.tsche.in and complete the application process.

Q. Is NEET Counselling started in AP? What are AP NEET Counselling 2023 dates?

AP NEET Counselling dates will be announced by Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences. Based on the registrations received, AP State Merit List 2023 will be issued to begin the process of choice filling and locking.

Q. Who will conduct UP NEET Counselling 2023?

DMET, Uttar Pradesh, conducts UP NEET Counselling. 85% of the state quota seats are subject to online state counselling. The round 1, round 2, and mop-up round schedule for UP NEET Counselling 2023 will be released at upneet.gov.in.

Q. Can I get admission to a medical/ dental college in the academic session 2023-24 based on NEET 2022 scores?

No, only NEET 2023 scores will be considered for getting admission in MBBS/ BDS for the 2023-24 session.

Q. Can I leave or resign to take a seat in a state quota or private college after I participate in the second round of counselling for 15% AIQ?

According to a ruling by the Hon. Supreme Court in WP(C) (267/2017) dated May 9, 2017, you are not permitted to leave the second round seat that has been assigned once you accept a seat from the 15% All India Quota.