NEET PG Counselling 2024: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially opened registration for Round 1 of NEET PG 2024 counselling, allowing those who successfully passed the NEET PG written exam to participate. Registration can be done online via the MCC's official website, allowing candidates to secure their spot for this vital step in their medical education journey.
Here is a detailed guide on registering for NEET PG Counselling 2024, covering everything from documents needed and eligibility criteria to seat allotment information.
How to Register for NEET PG Counselling 2024 Step-by-Step Process
Are You Registering for NEET PG Counselling Round 1 of 2024? Here's How It Works:
- Visit the MCC Official Website: Visit the Medical Counselling Committee's (MCC) official website at mcc.nic.
- Select the NEET PG Medical Counselling Section on its homepage, and click "NEET PG Medical Counselling."
- Navigating to 'New Registration' and filling out your details
- Upload Required Documents: When registering, candidates must upload all relevant documents outlined later in this guide.
- Pay the Registration Fee: Submit the necessary registration fees using one of the available payment methods - debit/credit cards and net banking are just a few examples.
- Please Submit Your Application: After entering all necessary information and uploading relevant documents, save and submit the application before saving and sending it.
Documents Required for NEET PG Counselling 2024
For a smooth registration process, candidates should prepare and upload all relevant documents during NEET PG counselling registration:
- Seat Allotment Letter (or copy thereof). The NEET PG Admit Card was issued during the NEET PG Examination.
- NEET PG/MDS Scorecard: Your official scorecard from the examination. BBBS Marksheets All marksheets related to MBBS exams should also be present as evidence.
- Your degree certificate serves as evidence that you completed the MBBS program. Internship Completion Certificate indicates completion of the compulsory rotatory internship. A permanent Registration Certificate can come from the State Medical Council, MCI or DCI.
- Reservation Certificate (if applicable): Provides evidence of eligibility to reserve category seats.
Eligibility Criteria for NEET PG Counseling 2024
For consideration in the counselling process, candidates must fulfil specific criteria:
- Qualified Candidates: Only candidates who participated in NEET PG 2024 or MDS 2024 and have been declared qualified are eligible.
- Internship Completion: Candidates seeking admission into NEET MDS 2024 counselling must have completed their internship by June 30 2024, and those applying to NEET PG 2024 (MD/MS/Diploma/DNB) by August 15 2024.
- State Quota Eligibility: For admission into postgraduate programs offered through government institutions in Uttar Pradesh under state quota seats, candidates who completed their MBBS/BDS at institutions within the state (other than specific AMU, BHU and AIIMS Raebareli/AIIMS Gorakhpur institutions) qualify. Counselling sessions will then be scheduled.
- Private Sector Courses: Medical/dental college graduates in Uttar Pradesh or any other state who completed their MBBS/BDS may qualify for postgraduate programs offered through private institutions in their states.
- Reserved Category Candidates: In Uttar Pradesh, candidates eligible for reserved category seats must meet the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) cutoff score issued for those from that category, while reserved category candidates from other states must reach an unreserved category cutoff score.
- Foreign Graduates: To qualify for private-sector seats in Uttar Pradesh, Indian nationals and those of Indian origin who obtained primary medical qualifications outside India must pass the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) and register with either NMC/MCI or their State Medical Councils before August 15, 2024. Their internship must also be completed before this deadline.
NEET PG Counselling 2024 Round 1 Seat Allocation and Filling
Once registered, candidates must complete the choice filling and locking process. At this stage, candidates select their desired courses and colleges in the order of priority; final seat allocation will depend upon several factors, including the availability of seats, applicant number, college cutoff thresholds set individually by colleges, and candidate's NEET PG score.
- Choice Filling: Candidates will soon find an option to fill out their preferred courses and institutions before the deadline has passed on the official website. Candidates are responsible for carefully filling in this field on time.
- Seat Allotment Results: Following completion of choice filling, document verification and seat allotment procedures will take place, and then results for NEET PG round 1 seat allotment will be announced shortly afterwards.
What Are My Options Following NEET PG Seat Allotment?
Once the seat allotment results are out, those with allotted seats must report to their colleges immediately to complete the admissions process, such as document verification, fee payment, and any necessary formalities. Failing to do so within an acceptable timeline could mean forfeiture of their allotment seat.
Conclusion
The NEET PG 2024 Counselling Round 1 is an essential step for medical graduates pursuing postgraduate studies. Candidates should complete the registration process carefully, ensure all required documents are in order, and actively participate in the choice-filling and seat-allotment process. The Medical Counselling Committee's registration portal provides all these tools and links for smoothly navigating this process.
