NEET is a national-level single examination for the medical science courses like MBBS, BDS, and B.Sc. Nursing in India. Every year, National Test Agency (NTA) conducts the NEET examination in offline mode. Once the candidate clears the exam, the NEET UG MCC counseling process starts.
The counseling process is organized by the Directorate General of Health Services(DGHS) on behalf of the Medical Counseling Committee(MCC). The counseling is valid for the candidates who have cleared and qualified for the NEET UG 2022 exam. These candidates must remember important details such as the steps of the counseling process, choice filling, counseling fees, and document verification.
Read the article to learn more about the NEET UG MCC Counseling process.
Is MCC All India Quota?
The Medical Counseling Committee is the qualified authority to organize the counseling for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). MCC’s NEET counseling will be conducted in 15% of All India Quota (AIQ) seats in central universities like JIPMER, AIIMS including BHU and DU, and Government colleges and deemed universities.
The process will be held in 4 rounds, namely rounds 1 and 2, Mop up, and stray vacancy. All candidates who qualified for NEET based on their results are eligible for the All India quota. If seats remain vacant in NEET counseling for the all-India quota after round 2, they will be returned to states.
All India Quota Includes –
- 100% MBBS Seats of AIIMS across the country
- AIQ of JIPMER (Puducherry/Karaikal)
- 15% MBBS/BDS Seats of states
- 100% BDS/MBBS Seats of Banaras Hindu University
- All India Quota seats of DU/AMU/VMMC
- All India Quota seats of ESIC
- AIQ seats of the Faculty of Dentistry (JMU)
MCCs will decide regarding the counseling process on the basis of NEET results for admissions into MBBS, BDS, and other Medical Science courses under AIQ at deemed universities and ESIC colleges in India.
NEET exam qualifying is the basic requirement for admission into these medical colleges and courses. There are two types of counseling sessions after qualifying for NEET, All India and state counseling with a given reservation policy and seat availability, and cut-off marks.
MCC Counseling Process for AIQ seats:
- 15% of seats in government medical and dental colleges and courses
- 100% seats for Deemed Universities and Central universities
- Including ESIC (Employee State Insurance Corporation & AFMC (Armed Force Medical College) for all seats in AIQ
- Jammu & Kashmir candidates are included in the 15% All India Quota
State Quota Seats for NEET UG counseling:
- 85% of seats will be reserved for state government colleges and state universities
- 100% Seats for the private/aided/unaided and minority/non-minority colleges.
What Is MCC Counselling Fees?
The following table provides the category-wise registration & security fee details for the MCC Counseling of NEET.
AIl India Quota / Central Universities
| Category | Counseling fee (Non-Refundable) | Security Fee (Refundable) |
| UR | 1000 | 10,000 |
| SC/ST/OBC/PWD | 500 | 5,000 |
Deemed Universities
| All Categories | 5,000 | 2,00,000 |
What Is Open Seat Quota in MCC?
The Open Seat Quota in MCC is considered 85% of Quota seats. The seat allotment shall be conducted at the state level in the various states under state quotas.
The following details are included in the Open seat Quota;
- Each state shall have 85% of total medical seats and be accessible to candidates that reside in the state.
- Norms shall be specified and Informed by State/Union Territory for admissions to medical courses in private/deemed institutes.
- These seats will be allotted on the basis of NEET results.
- Candidates must register for counseling in order to get admission under the state quota.
- There are 100% Seats from government colleges and private/deemed institutes.
- Seat allotment will be based on state/central reservation policy.
Check Category-wise Reservation below;
| Category | Reservation Percentage |
| OBC (Other Backward Classes) | 27% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
| Physically Handicapped (PH) | 5% |
Who Are Eligible for AIQ Quota?
For the MBBS/BDS course, the All India Quota reserves 15% of the total seats. All candidates are eligible for the quota across the nation. The following categories are eligible for 15% AIQ
- Indian Nationals
- NRIs
- Overseas Citizens of India
- Foreign National and persons of Indian origin
All these candidates are eligible for the AIQ for medical seats in India, including private and government institutes. They will be filled through the All India Counseling Center.
Reservation Policy Applies in 15% of AIQ;
Please find the table below
| Category | Reservation Percentage |
| OBC (Other Backward Classes) | 27% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
| Physically Handicapped (PH) | 5% |
FAQs: NEET UG MCC Counseling
1. Who got first place in MCC?
Tanishka came in first place in the NEET 2022, followed by Vatsa Ashish Batra and Hrishikesh Nagabhushan. The NEET UG 2022 Toppers list included 50 candidates in total.
2. Is MCC registration over for 2023?
No, dates are yet to be announced by MCC for NEET 2023
3. Is MCC Counselling compulsory?
After qualifying for NEET, counseling is compulsory to get admission into medical college in the desired course. To attend the counseling, candidates must first register with the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC).
4. Who can participate in MCC?
Candidates who are qualified in the NEET are eligible to register for the counseling and participate. Candidates can participate in 4 rounds if a seat is not allotted.
Conclusion
Candidates must go through MCC’s NEET UG counseling to gain admission to their desired college. Candidates need to apply for counseling after qualifying for NEET. We have gathered some information regarding the NEET UG MCC Counseling process, like seat availability, reservation policy, and fee structure, scroll up and go through the article.
