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MBBS Aspirants Navigate NEET Counselling Maze
17 Jul
Summary
- NEET UG counselling involves parallel tracks by MCC and state authorities.
- Four rounds of counselling are typically conducted by the MCC.
- Careful choice filling and document verification are crucial steps.
With NEET UG 2026 results declared, over 12 lakh aspirants are now navigating the intricate counselling process. This process runs on two distinct tracks, managed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and individual state counselling authorities. The MCC oversees 15% All India Quota seats in government colleges, alongside seats in central universities, deemed universities, AIIMS, and JIPMER.
State authorities handle the remaining 85% of state quota seats in government colleges and all seats in state-run private medical colleges. Candidates often need to register on both MCC and state portals. Eligibility requires qualifying NEET UG with prescribed percentiles and meeting age and educational criteria.
The MCC typically conducts four rounds: two main rounds, a Mop-Up Round, and a Stray Vacancy Round. Careful choice filling in order of preference and timely document verification are critical. Common mistakes include incorrect details, missed deadlines, and misunderstanding seat reversion rules after Round 2.
Reservations under OBC and EWS categories apply to AIQ seats. Candidates must adhere strictly to official timelines and verify college-specific reporting instructions to avoid forfeiture of seats or security deposits.
