Are you an aspiring medical student dreaming of getting a seat in one of the top MBBS/BDS colleges in India? Are you finding the NEET admission process challenging? Look no further! In this article, we will provide you with all the information you need to secure your dream MBBS/BDS seat in India.
Getting admission to a medical college in India is no easy task. With lakhs of students competing for a limited number of seats, the process can be overwhelming. The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is the gateway to all medical colleges in India. In this article, we will guide you through the NEET admission process, from eligibility criteria to counseling procedures.
Eligibility Criteria for NEET exam
To appear for NEET, a candidate must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:
- The candidate must be an Indian citizen or a Non-Resident Indian (NRI).
- The candidate must have completed 17 years of age at the time of admission.
- To be eligible for NEET, the candidate needs to have cleared the Class 12 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as mandatory subjects. The candidate must have scored a minimum of 50% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC) in the qualifying examination.
NEET Exam Pattern
NEET is a three-hour-long exam that comprises 180 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The exam carries a total of 720 marks, with each question carrying four marks. For every incorrect answer, one mark is deducted from the total score.
NEET Syllabus
The NEET syllabus covers topics from Class 11 and 12 Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology. The syllabus is vast and covers a wide range of topics. To excel in NEET, students must have a clear understanding of the syllabus and its weightage.
NEET Preparation Tips
- Develop a proper study plan and stick to it.
- Make notes and revise them regularly.
- Solve previous year question papers and mock tests to get an idea of the exam pattern and difficulty level.
- Focus on understanding the concepts rather than mugging up.
NEET Counseling Process
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) delegates the responsibility of conducting the NEET counseling process to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), which includes several essential steps:
- Online registration
- Choice filling and locking
- Seat allotment
- Reporting to the allotted college
Top MBBS/BDS Colleges in India
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
- Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore
- Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune
- Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry
- Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), New Delhi
- King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow
- Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal
- Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College (GSMC), Mumbai
- St. John’s Medical College (SJMC), Bangalore
- Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
Getting a seat in a top MBBS/BDS college in India is a dream for many aspiring medical students. With the right preparation and guidance, the NEET admission process can become easy and stress-free. We hope this article has provided you with valuable information and insights into the NEET admission process.
Total MBBS/BDA Seats in India
| Type of Colleges | MBBS | BDS | ||
| Total Colleges | Total Seats | Total Colleges | Total Seats | |
| Government Colleges | 322 | 48,012 | 50 | 3,513 |
| Private Colleges including Deemed Universities | 290 | 43,915 | 263 | 23,260 |
| Total Seats through NEET | 612 | 91,927 | 313 | 26773 |
| AIIMS & JIPMER institutions | 15 AIIMS; 2 JIPMER | 1205 (AIIMS) + 200 (JIPMER) | – | – |
| Grand Total | 612 | 91,927 | 313 | 26773 |
State wise MBBS/BDS Seats in India
| S.No. | Name of theState/UT | GovernmentColleges | GovernmentSeats | PrivateColleges | PrivateSeats | TotalColleges | TotalSeats |
| 1 | Andaman &Nicobar Islands | 1 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 100 |
| 2 | Andhra Pradesh | 13 | 2485 | 18 | 2850 | 31 | 5335 |
| 3 | Arunachal Pradesh | 1 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 50 |
| 4 | Assam | 9 | 1150 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1150 |
| 5 | Bihar | 12 | 1515 | 8 | 900 | 20 | 2415 |
| 6 | Chandigarh | 1 | 150 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 150 |
| 7 | Chhattisgarh | 8 | 965 | 4 | 600 | 12 | 1565 |
| 8 | Dadra & NagarHaveli | 1 | 150 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 150 |
| 9 | Delhi | 8 | 1247 | 2 | 250 | 10 | 1497 |
| 10 | Goa | 1 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 180 |
| 11 | Gujarat | 18 | 3700 | 13 | 2000 | 31 | 5700 |
| 12 | Haryana | 5 | 710 | 7 | 950 | 12 | 1660 |
| 13 | Himachal Pradesh | 7 | 770 | 1 | 150 | 8 | 920 |
| 14 | Jammu & Kashmir | 9 | 1047 | 1 | 100 | 10 | 1147 |
| 15 | Jharkhand | 7 | 680 | 2 | 250 | 9 | 930 |
| 16 | Karnataka | 21 | 3150 | 42 | 6995 | 63 | 10145 |
| 17 | Kerala | 10 | 1555 | 21 | 2700 | 31 | 4255 |
| 18 | Madhya Pradesh | 14 | 2180 | 11 | 1900 | 25 | 4080 |
| 19 | Maharashtra | 29 | 4825 | 33 | 5070 | 62 | 9895 |
| 20 | Manipur | 2 | 225 | 1 | 150 | 3 | 375 |
| 21 | Meghalaya | 1 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 50 |
| 22 | Mizoram | 1 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 100 |
| 23 | Orissa | 9 | 1375 | 4 | 750 | 13 | 2125 |
| 24 | Puducherry | 2 | 380 | 7 | 1250 | 9 | 1630 |
| 25 | Punjab | 5 | 800 | 7 | 950 | 12 | 1750 |
| 26 | Rajasthan | 17 | 3055 | 9 | 950 | 26 | 4005 |
| 27 | Sikkim | 0 | 0 | 1 | 150 | 1 | 150 |
| 28 | Tamil Nadu | 38 | 5225 | 32 | 5500 | 70 | 10725 |
| 29 | Telangana | 11 | 1840 | 23 | 3200 | 34 | 5040 |
| 30 | Tripura | 1 | 125 | 1 | 100 | 2 | 225 |
| 31 | Uttar Pradesh | 35 | 4303 | 32 | 4750 | 67 | 9053 |
| 32 | Uttarakhand | 5 | 700 | 3 | 450 | 8 | 1150 |
| 33 | West Bengal | 20 | 3225 | 7 | 1000 | 27 | 4225 |
| Total | 322 | 48012 | 290 | 43915 | 612 | 91927 |
List of Government Dental Colleges and Seats (BDS)
| GOVERNMENT COLLEGES | ||
| State/UT | BDS | |
| Total Colleges# | Total Seats* | |
| Andaman & Nicobar | 0 | 0 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 2 | 140 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 0 | 0 |
| Assam | 3 | 176 |
| Bihar | 1 | 40 |
| Chandigarh | 1 | 100 |
| Chattisgarh | 1 | 100 |
| Delhi | 3 | 162 |
| Goa | 1 | 50 |
| Gujarat | 4 | 500 |
| Haryana | 1 | 100 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 1 | 75 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 2 | 126 |
| Jharkhand | 1 | 50 |
| Karnataka | 3 | 160 |
| Kerala | 5 | 240 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 1 | 50 |
| Maharashtra | 4 | 260 |
| Manipur | 2 | 100 |
| Meghalaya | 0 | 0 |
| Orissa | 1 | 50 |
| Pondicherry | 1 | 40 |
| Punjab | 2 | 80 |
| Rajasthan | 1 | 40 |
| Tamil Nadu | 1 | 100 |
| Telangana | 1 | 100 |
| Tripura | 0 | 0 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 3 | 190 |
| Uttarakhand | 0 | 0 |
| West Bengal | 3 | 250 |
| Total | 47 | 2,930 |
State-wise list of Private Dental Colleges and Seats (BDS)
| PRIVATE COLLEGES | ||
| State/UT | BDS | |
| Total Colleges# | Total Seats* | |
| Andaman & Nicobar | 0 | 0 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 13 | 1,200 |
| Assam | 0 | 0 |
| Bihar | 3 | 200 |
| Chandigarh | 0 | 0 |
| Chattisgarh | 5 | 500 |
| Daman & Diu | 1 | 100 |
| Delhi | 0 | 0 |
| Goa | 0 | 0 |
| Gujarat | 9 | 840 |
| Haryana | 9 | 850 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 4 | 280 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 1 | 100 |
| Jharkhand | 3 | 300 |
| Karnataka | 44 | 3,360 |
| Kerala | 20 | 1,730 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 14 | 1,320 |
| Maharashtra | 34 | 3,250 |
| Manipur | 0 | 0 |
| Meghalaya | 0 | 0 |
| Orissa | 3 | 300 |
| Pondicherry | 3 | 300 |
| Punjab | 13 | 1,150 |
| Rajasthan | 14 | 1,460 |
| Sikkim | 0 | 0 |
| Tamil Nadu | 28 | 2,760 |
| Telangana | 11 | 1,040 |
| Tripura | 0 | 0 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 24 | 2,400 |
| Uttarakhand | 2 | 200 |
| West Bengal | 3 | 300 |
| Total | 260 | 24,130 |
MBBS seats and colleges under AIIMS & JIPMER
| State/UTs | MBBS | |
| Total Colleges | Total Seats | |
| Andhra Pradesh | 1 | 50 |
| Bihar | 1 | 100 |
| Chattisgarh | 1 | 100 |
| Delhi | 1 | 107 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 1 | 150 |
| Maharashtra | 1 | 50 |
| Orissa | 1 | 150 |
| Pondicherry | 2 | 200 |
| Rajasthan | 1 | 100 |
| Uttarakhand | 1 | 100 |
| Total | 11 | 1,107 |
MBBS/BDS Seats at Central Medical/Dental Universities
| CENTRAL UNIVERSITIES | ||||
| State/UT | MBBS | BDS | ||
| Total Colleges | Total Seats | Total Colleges | Total Seats | |
| Uttar Pradesh | 2 | 151 | 2 | 88 |
| Total | 2 | 151 | 2 | 88 |
FAQs
Can NRI students apply for NEET?
Yes, NRI students can apply for NEET. They need to fulfill the eligibility criteria mentioned by the Medical Council of India (MCI) and DGHS.
Is there any reservation for women in NEET?
No, there is no reservation for women in NEET. However, there are certain colleges that provide reservation for women in their admission process.
Can a candidate change their choice of college during the counseling process?
Yes, a candidate can change their choice of college during the counseling process. However, the candidate must do it within the specified time frame and follow the guidelines mentioned by the MCC.
Is it mandatory to complete a one-year internship after completing MBBS/BDS?
Yes, it is mandatory to complete a one-year internship after completing MBBS/BDS. This is necessary for the candidate to obtain a provisional or permanent registration certificate from the Medical Council of India.
What is the expected cut-off for NEET 2023?
The expected cut-off for NEET 2023 cannot be predicted as it depends on various factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, the number of candidates appearing for the exam, and the number of seats available in medical colleges. However, candidates are advised to aim for a score above 600 to secure a good rank. For more details you can visit here.
