NEET PG Counselling 2024: The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate is a nationwide examination administered by the National Board of Education (NBE). This examination serves as a gateway for candidates seeking admission into various MD/MS and postgraduate diploma programs. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) oversees the counselling process for NEET Postgraduate, specifically managing the allocation of seats for the 50% All India Quota across the country. The MCC has published the counselling dates for NEET Postgraduate on its official website. This article will provide comprehensive details regarding NEET Postgraduate counselling for 2024, including important dates, seat allotment procedures, state-specific bonds, and college-specific bonds. Additionally, candidates may download the MCC NEET Postgraduate counselling eBook for enhanced guidance throughout the counselling process.
Overview of NEET Postgraduate Counselling 2024
The following section outlines detailed information regarding the NEET Postgraduate counselling overview for 2024.
| Particular | Dates |
| Counselling Authority | Counselling for PG seats is to be conducted by MCC |
| NEET Exam Date | 11 August 2024 |
| NEET PG Result | 23 August 2024 |
| Rounds | 4 Rounds of AIQ counselling All India Quota Round 1 AIQ round 2 AIQ Mop-up Round AIQ Stray Vacancy Round No seat will be reverted to the respective states after round 2 of AIQ |
| Reservation Policy of AIQ | Reservation policy of AIQ for Central Institute/ University as well as State contributed seats: SC-15% ST-7.5% OBC- (Non creamy layer) as per the central OBC list- 27% |
| Unfilled NRI/ Muslim Minority/ Jain Minority | Unfilled NRI/Muslim minority seats are to be converted to Indian National Seats after the exhaustion of all the eligible NRI/ Muslim minority/ Jain minority applicants during the Mop-up round before reverting it to the respective deemed University |
| Reservation for EWS and PwD | EWS as per Central Government norms- 10% PwD- Horizontal Reservation as per NMC norms- 5% |
| Offline Stray Vacancy Round | Online stray vacancy round to be conducted by MCC for Central University/ Institutes/ All India quotes seats. |
NEET PG Counselling Dates 2024
Candidates can refer to the table below for the MCC NEET Postgraduate 2024 counselling schedule.
| NEET Postgraduate 2024 Counselling Round 1 | Dates |
| Registration for counselling round 1 | 20.09.2024 to 26.09.2024 |
| Choice filling for NEET PG 2024 counselling round 1 | 23.09.2024 to 26.09.2024 |
| NEET PG 2024 round 1 seat allotment | 30.09.2024 |
| NEET PG 2024 round 1 reporting | 1.10.2024 to 08.10.2024 |
| NEET Postgraduate 2024 counselling round 2 | |
| NEET PG 2024 round 2 counselling registration | 14.10.2024 to 21.10.2024 |
| Choice filling for NEET PG 2024 counselling round 2 | 16.10.2024 to 21.10.2024 |
| NEET PG 2024 round 2 counselling result | 24.10.2024 |
| NEET PG 2024 round 2 reporting | 25.10.2024 to 02.11.2024 |
| NEET Postgraduate 2024 counselling round 3 | |
| NEET Postgraduate 2024 round 3 registration | 07.11.2024 to 12.11.2024 |
| NEET Postgraduate 2024 round 3 choice filling | 08.11.2024 to 12.11.2024 |
| NEET Postgraduate 2024 round 3 result | 16.11.2024 |
| NEET PG 2024 round 3 reporting | 17.11.2024 to 25.11.2024 |
| Stray Vacancy Round | |
| NEET Postgraduate 2024 stray vacancy round registration | 28.11.2024 to 02.12.2024 |
| NEET Postgraduate 2024 stray vacancy round choice filling | 29.11.2024 to 02.12.2024 |
| NEET Postgraduate 2024 stray vacancy round result | 05.12.2024 |
| NEET Postgraduate 2024 stray vacancy round reporting | 06.12.2024 to 10.12.2024 |
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for admission into postgraduate medical courses, candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria established for NEET Postgraduate counselling 2024.
| Particular | Description |
| Age limit | There is no age limit for admission to PG (MD/MS) courses |
| Educational Qualification | Candidates must hold an MBBS degree or a recognized certificate from the National Medical Commission (NMC) |
| Internship | Candidates must complete their one-year internship or have the original certificate on or before August 2024 |
| Registration Certificate | Candidates must have a permanent or provisional MBBS registration certificate issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC) |
| Nationality | Candidates must be citizens of India |
| Non- Eligible Conditions | 1) Candidates of J&K (Participation of the Union Territory of J&K is subjects to their contribution of seats) 2) OCI/PIO/ Foreign Nationals will not be eligible for All India Quota seats vide ministry of home affairs gazette notification No.S. O1050(E) dated 04th March 2023 (Subject to the outcome of WP no(C) No.891 of 2023 before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India) |
Types of Counselling
The NEET Postgraduate 2024 counselling will encompass 50% All India Quota and 100% seats in deemed and central universities. The ESIC and MCC will manage the AFMS seats. In contrast, counselling for state quota and private university seats will conducted by respective state authorities. Applicants can refer to the table for an overview of the two types of NEET Postgraduate 2024 counselling.
| Counselling Name | Conducting Authority | Participating Institues |
| MCC (AIQ) | Directorate General of Health Services, Medical Counselling Committe | 50% AIQ seats in government institutes, central universities, deemed universities, ESIC and AFMS institute |
| State Quota | Respective State Government/ Authorities | 50% state quota seats in government colleges,100% in private Medical, minority institutes, Universities established by an act of state, municipal bodies trust, society or company located in the state. |
NEET PG 2024 Counselling Registration Fees
This section outlines the online registration fees for MD/MS courses under NEET Postgraduate 2024, categorized by applicant type.
| Cateogroy | NEET PG counselling fee |
| AIQ or central university general category candidates | Rs. 1000/- |
| SC/ST/OBC/PwD category candidates | Rs. 500/- |
| Deemed University Candidates | Rs. 5000/- |
NEET PG 2024 Counselling Procedure
Counselling will be available exclusively to those candidates who have successfully qualified for NEET Postgraduate 2024. The Medical Counselling Committee will conduct the counselling process, which, detailed below.
| Step | Process |
| Step 1: Online Registration | Aspirants must register online on the MCC official website by entering their roll number and password to participate in NEET Postgraduate counselling 2024 |
| Step 2: Choice Filling and Locking | Aspirants fill in and lock their college choices based on preference. Seat allotment will be based on the selected options. |
| Step 3: Seat Allotment | Seats are allotted based on availability, merit and preferences. The mock allotment is conducted two rounds before the actual allotment to help aspirants adjust. |
| Step 4: Payment of Fee and seat acceptance | After seat allotment, candidates choose from options: Freeze float, slide or withdraw, depending on their satisfaction with the seat. |
| Step 5: Seat Allocation Fee Payment | To confirm their seat, candidates must pay the fees using a debit card, credit or net banking |
| Step 6: Verification of Documents | Aspirants must complete the documents verification process at designated help centres. |
| Step 7: Reporting at Allotted College/Institute | After documents verification, aspirants must report to the allotted college or institute |
NEET PG 2024 50% All India Quota
This section offers comprehensive details regarding the 50% All India Quota seats for NEET PG 2024. You may review the AIQ percentages for institutions such as BHU, AMU, VMMV, SJH, ABVIMS, RML, and ESIC, Basaidarapur.
| All India Quota Seats | 50% |
| Seats of BHU | 50% |
| Seats of AMU | 50% |
| All India Quota seats of DU/ Central Institute (VMMC & SJH, ABVIMS & RML, ESIC | 50% |
Security Deposit for NEET PG 2024 Counselling
In this segment, we present information pertaining to the security deposit required for NEET Postgraduate 2024 counselling, including a breakdown of the deposit amounts categorized by different groups.
| Category | Security Deposit |
| AIQ or Central University General Category Candidates | Rs 25,000/ |
| SC/ST/OBC/PwD Category Candidates | Rs 10,000/ |
| Deemed University Candidates | Rs 2,00,000/ |
Major Changes in NEET PG Counselling
As per the most recent announcement from the MCC, there are numerous modifications to the NEET Postgraduate 2024 counselling process. This section outlines the key changes. Let us examine them.
| Particular | Description |
| Number of Counselling Rounds | 4 rounds of AIQ counselling >AIQ round 1 >AIQ round 2 >AIQ Mop-up round >AIQ stray vacancy round No seat will be reverted to the respective states after completing round 2 of AIQ |
| Seat Converted | Unfilled NRI/Muslim Minority/Jain minority seats will be converted to Indian national seats after exhausting all the NRI/ Muslim minority/Jain minority candidates during the Mop- up round before reverting them to the respective deemed university |
| Reservation Policy | Reservation policy AIQ for central Institutes/ University as well as state contributed seats: >SC- 15% >ST-7.5% >OBC-(Non creamy layer) as per the central OBC list- 27% >EWS- As per central government norms-10% >PwD- Horizontal Reservation as per NMC norms-5% |
| Counselling for PG DNB | MCC of DGHS, MoHFW conducts counselling for PG DNB seats |
| Stary Vacancy Rounds | Online stray vacancy round to be conducted by MCC DGHS, MoHFW for Central University/ Institutes/ All India Quota/ DNB seats. |
Reservation Policy for NEET PG 2024
The Central Government’s reservation policy for NEET Postgraduate counselling under the All India Quota is detailed in this section. It includes information on category-wise seat reservations, specifying the percentages allocated for General, SC, ST, OBC, and other categories.
| Category | Reservation |
| Schedule Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
| OBC-(Non creamy layer) as per the central OBC list | 27% |
| EWS as per Central Government norms | 10% |
| PwD- Horizontal Reservation as per NMC norms | 5% |
NEET Postgraduate 2024 Reservation Policy
- Candidates classified as NRI, in accordance with the directives of the Honorable Supreme Court of India in the case (W.P. No. 689/2017 – Consortium of Deemed Universities in Karnataka (CODEUNIK) and Anr. Vs Union of India and Ors.) dated 22-08-2017, are eligible for NRI category seats. OCI/PIO/Foreign Nationals may only apply for NRI seats.
- Indian National candidates wishing to transition to the sponsored NRI category must provide specific documentation as requested by the MCC.
- Documents verifying the sponsor’s NRI status (such as Passport and Visa of the sponsor). The relationship between the NRI and the candidate must comply with the Supreme Court’s orders in case W.P.(C) No. 689/2017 – Consortium of Deemed Universities in Karnataka (CODEUNIK) and Anr. Vs Union of India and Ors. dated 22-08-2017.
- A notarized affidavit from the sponsor confirming their commitment to cover the entire course fee for the candidate.
- An embassy certificate from the sponsor (Certificate from the Consulate).
- The NEET Score Card of the candidate.
- Reservations for OBC, SC, ST, PwD, and EWS candidates will not be applicable in
- Deemed universities
Central Universities/Institutes
- The counselling process will consist of four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, a Mop-up round, and a stray vacancy round, all of which will organized by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
- All candidates who qualify for the All India quota seats based on their NEET PG rank, as conducted by the NBE, will be eligible for 50% of the AIQ seats at central universities.
- The eligibility criteria for the internal quota are determined by the respective colleges and institutes; the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) does not influence the eligibility conditions for internal allotments at these institutions.
- Should any candidate found to have provided false or misleading information regarding their eligibility at any point during the counselling process, their candidature will be revoked for subsequent rounds, and their security deposit will be forfeited.
- During the Mop-up round for central universities and institutes, seat conversions will occur only after candidates from the specified category have fully accommodated. The algorithm for category modification is outlined as follows:
NEET Postgraduate 2024 Delhi University
Delhi University will allocate 50% of its seats to the All India Quota. The remaining 50% will reserved for candidates who have completed their MBBS at Delhi University, qualifying them for an internal quota of 50%.
Aligarh Muslim University
AMU will allocate 50% of its seats to the All India Quota. The remaining 50% will be available for candidates who have completed their MBBS at AMU, making them eligible for the internal quota of 50%.
Banaras Hindu University
BHU will contribute 50% of its seats to the All India Quota. The remaining 50% will reserved for candidates who have completed their MBBS/BDS at BHU, allowing them access to the internal quota of 50%.
Central Institutes Under IP University – VMMC and SJH, ABVIMS & RML, ESIC Basaidarapur
These central institutes will contribute 50% of their seats to the All India Quota. The remaining 50% will be available for candidates who have completed their MBBS/BDS from IP University, including VMMC & SJH, ABVIMS & RML, and Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College.
NEET PG 2024 Registration: Instruction for Filling Online Application From
It is recommended that candidates review the entire procedure prior to submitting their application.
| S.No. | Instructions |
| 1 | Candidates are informed that the email id and mobile number provided in the online application form of NBE will be used for registration on the MCC portal counselling. The said fields will be pre- populated in the application/ registration form of counselling |
| 2 | Any complaint about the change of registered mobile number or email address shall not be entertained by the MCC of DGHS, MoHFW |
| 3 | Candidates are advised to use a laptop or computer with a good internet connection during the registration and choice filling process to avoid technical complications |
| 4 | Please note that that the registration facility will be available at the beginning of the first round, second round and mop- up round on notified dates. After that the registration facilities shall not be available. Under no circumstances will any request (for any reason) for registration be entertained after the closing of registration. |
NEET PG Cutoff 2024
The National Board of Examination has published the cutoff for NEET PG 2024. Candidates may refer to the information provided below.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying/Eligibility Criteria | Cut-off (Out of 800) |
| Unreserved | 50th percentile | 280-295 |
| SC/ST/OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC) | 40th percentile | 245-260 |
| Unreserved- PH | 45th percentile | 260-270 |
NEET PG 2023 Cutoff
The cutoff for NEET PG 2023 is detailed below.
| Category | Minimum qualifying/Eligibility | Cut off (Out of 800) |
| General/EWS | 50th percentile | 291 |
| General- PwBD | 45th percentile | 274 |
| SC/ST/OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC) | 40th percentile | 257 |
MCC NEET Postgraduate Counselling 2024 Notice
Candidates can access the MCC NEET Postgraduate 2024 counselling notice and updates in PDF format from the table provided below. Let us examine the details.
| S.No. | Particular |
| 1 | MCC NEET PG notice for Indian to NRI Mop- up round |
| 2 | MCC notice for Provisional result for round 1 PG course |
| 3 | MCC NEET PG final result for round 1 |
| 4 | OCI foreign national candidates |
| 5 | MCC NEET PG withdrawal of PG seats |
| 6 | MCC NEET PG notice for withdrawal seats |
NEET Postgraduate Seats Matrix 2024
Candidates seeking the NEET Postgraduate seat matrix can download the round-wise seat matrix from the table below.
| S.No. | NEET PG Seat Matrix |
| 1 | MCC NEET Postgraduate Final AIQ Seat Matrix |
| 2 | MCC NEET Postgraduate Final Central University Seat Matrix |
| 3 | MCC NEET Postgraduate Final Deemed University |
Documents Required
Candidates must present the original documents listed below for verification during the admission process and required to submit one set of attested copies of the following documents during counselling:
- NEET PG admit card
- NEET PG result
- Marks sheets from MBBS/BDS professional examinations
- MBBS/BDS degree certificate
- Internship completion certificate
- MCI-issued registration certificate
- Proof of date of birth
- Valid identification proof
- Caste certificate
- Disability certificate
College-wise NEET Postgraduate Bond Amount
| 1 | State wise NEET Postgraduate Bond |
| 2 | Government PG (MD/MS) Medical Colleges in India Bond |
| 3 | Private University PG (MD/MS) Medical Colleges in India Bond |
| 4 | Deemed University PG (MD/MS) Medical Colleges in India Bond |
NEET PG State-wise Counselling
The links for state-wise NEET Postgraduate counselling are provided below.
| State wise counselling | State wise counselling |
| Andhra Pradesh NEET Postgraduate Counselling | Arunachal Pradesh NEET PG Counselling |
| Assam NEET Postgraduate Counselling | Bihar NEET PG Counselling |
| Chhattisgarh NEET Postgraduate Counselling | Goa NEET PG Counselling |
| Gujarat NEET Postgraduate Counselling | Haryana NEET PG Counselling |
| Himachal Pradesh NEET Postgraduate Counselling | Jammu and Kashmir NEET PG Counselling |
| Jharkhand NEET Postgraduate Counselling | Karnataka NEET PG Counselling |
| Kerela NEET Postgraduate Counselling | Madhya Pradesh NEET PG Counselling |
| Maharashtra NEET Postgraduate Counselling | Manipur NEET PG Counselling |
| Meghalaya NEET Postgraduate Counselling | Mizoram NEET PG Counselling |
| Nagaland NEET Postgraduate Counselling | Odisha NEET PG Counselling |
| Punjab NEET Postgraduate Counselling | Rajasthan NEET PG Counselling |
| Sikkim NEET Postgraduate Counselling | Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling |
| Telangana NEET PG Counselling | Tripura NEET PG Counselling |
| Uttar Pradesh NEET PG Counselling | Uttarakhand NEET PG Counselling |
| West Bengal NEET PG Counselling | Andaman and Nicobar NEET PG Counselling |
| Chandigarh NEET PG Counselling | Dadra and Nagar Haveli NEET PG Counselling |
| Daman and Diu NEET PG Counselling | Delhi NEET PG Counselling |
| Lakshadweep NEET PG Counselling | Puducherry NEET PG Counselling |
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