The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) announced the results of the special stray round seat allotment for NEET UG 2023 counselling on November 7. The latest news from the authority is that the deadline for reporting to the assigned colleges has been extended to November 27, 2023.

To secure admission to medical or dental colleges in India, candidates must participate in NEET UG counselling 2023. During the counselling session, eligible candidates are required to register, select their preferred course and college, and pay the necessary fee. Seats are allocated based on the candidates’ choices, NEET 2023 rank, seat availability, and reservation criteria. The MCC NEET counselling for 2023 is organized for 15% of All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government colleges and all seats in deemed/central universities, ESIC/AFMS, AIIMS, JIPMER, and BSc Nursing programs, based on the NEET exam results. The counselling process for NEET AIQ 2023 will be split into four stages: rounds 1 and 2, mop-up, and stray vacancy. NEET is the sole entrance exam for admission to over 100,000 MBBS, 27,698 BDS, 52,720 AYUSH, and 603 BVSc & AH seats in 542 medical and 313 dental colleges. Candidates are encouraged to read the article on NEET counselling 2023 for important information such as counselling dates, process, fees, and the latest updates on NEET counselling 2023.

The results for the stray round, round 3 allotment list, round 3 seat allotment, and final result for round 2 of NEET UG 2023 counselling are available. The seat matrix for NEET UG AIQ round 2, virtual vacancy round 2, and clear vacancy round 2 are also provided. The final result and provisional result for round 1 of NEET UG 2023 counselling, as well as the final seat matrix for round 1, can be accessed. You can find the list of institutes participating in NEET UG here.

Here are the latest updates on when NEET counselling will start:

• October 31, 2023: The registration for the special stray vacancy round has begun.
• September 8, 2023: The final result for round 3 was announced by MCC.
• September 6, 2023: MCC declared the provisional result for round 3.
• August 31, 2023: MCC commenced the round 3 registration of NEET UG 2023 counselling.
• August 18, 2023: The round 2 NEET UG 2023 seat allotment list PDF was published.
• August 11, 2023: The NEET counselling 2023 round 2 seat matrix PDF was released by MCC at mcc.nic.in.
• July 30, 2023: The final result for NEET UG 2023 counselling round 1 was announced.
• July 29, 2023: The provisional result for NEET 2023 counselling round one was released.
• July 27, 2023: The seat allocation process for NEET UG 2023 counselling round 1 began.
• July 26, 2023: MP NEET UG registrations started.
• July 26, 2023: The deadline for Karnataka NEET registrations 2023 was extended.
• July 26, 2023: The registration for Chandigarh MBBS 2023 ended. Check more details here.

Here’s a brief overview of NEET counselling 2023:

• Conducting Bodies: All India counselling NEET UG 2023 is conducted by the Directorate General of Health Sciences (DGHS) for the National Medical Council. The state quota is managed by the respective state authorities.
• Counselling Website: For All India counselling NEET UG 2023, visit mcc.nic.in. For the state quota, the information is provided in the table below on this page.
• Seat Intake: Information not provided. The NEET UG 2023 All India counselling will cover 15% of government seats, all seats in Deemed and Central Universities, as well as seats in ESIC, AFMC, AIIMS, and JIPMER. The State Quota will include 85% of government seats and all private seats within the state.

The schedule for the NEET UG counselling 2023 can be found in the table below. This will help candidates to keep track of key dates and avoid missing any crucial events.

NEET counselling 2023 dates

The dates for the NEET counselling 2023 are as follows:

Round 1 Registration/Payment: July 20 to 25, 2023, until 12:00 noon

• NEET Choice filling/Locking: July 22 to 27, 2023
• Processing of Seat allotment: July 27 to 28, 2023
• Round 1 provisional result: July 29, 2023
• Round 1 final result: July 30, 2023
• Uploading of documents: July 30, 2023 You are required to report to the assigned institution between July 31 and August 4, 2023. Following this, there will be a verification process for your documents from August 5 to 6, 2023.

The second round will commence with new registrations and payments from August 9 to 14, 2023. You will then have the opportunity to make and lock your choices from August 10 to 15, 2023. The allocation of seats will be processed between August 16 and 17, 2023, with the results being announced on August 18, 2023. You will need to upload your documents by August 19, 2023, and report to the assigned institution between August 20 and 28, 2023.

The third round will begin with registration and payment from August 31 to September 4, 2023, followed by the opportunity to make and lock your choices. The seat allocation process will take place from the 1st to the 5th of September, 2023. The results of this process will be announced on the 6th and 7th of September, 2023. Following this, the uploading of necessary documents will occur on the 8th of September, 2023. By the 9th of September, 2023, individuals should report to their assigned institutes.

From the 10th to the 18th of September, 2023, there will be a registration and payment period for the stray vacancy round. The choice filling and locking process will then take place from the 21st to the 23rd of September, 2023. The seat allocation process for this round will occur from the 22nd to the 24th of September, 2023.

The results will be announced on the 25th of September, 2023. Finally, individuals should report to their assigned institutes by the 26th of September, 2023. The Special stray vacancy round is scheduled for September 27 to 30, 2023. The period for new registrations and payments has been extended from October 31 to November 7, 2023. The extended period for choice filling and locking is from November 1 to 7, 2023. The processing of seat allotment will take place from November 6 to 7, 2023, with results announced on November 7, 2023. The reporting period has been extended to November 8 to 27, 2023.

For NEET counselling 2023, the eligibility criteria are as follows:

• Candidates who pass the NEET are eligible to apply for NEET 2023 counselling.
• Candidates from Jammu and Kashmir are also eligible to participate in All India NEET counselling.
• Registration for NEET 2023 counselling on the MCC website is required.
• All NEET-qualified candidates can participate in the AIQ counselling for Deemed Universities.

The eligibility criteria for central university NEET counselling 2023 are:

Delhi University (LHMC, UCMS, MAMC): 15% of seats are reserved for All India Quota and 85% for candidates who completed their 12th examination in Delhi.

2) Aligarh Muslim University (AMU): 50% of seats are reserved for AMU school candidates who have studied there for the last 3 years. The remaining 50% of seats are open to All India candidates.

3) BHU: All India candidates are eligible.

4) Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi: 3 BDS seats are reserved for the internal quota of JMI and 47 seats are open to All India quota candidates. Students who completed their 10+2 from Jamia Schools can apply for the internal quota.

5) VMMC & SJH: 15% of seats are reserved for All India candidates and the rest are reserved for students who completed their 10+2 from Delhi.

How to apply for NEET counselling 2023?

To apply for NEET counselling 2023, follow the instructions provided. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is responsible for organizing the NEET UG 2023 counselling for All India Quota (AIQ) in a total of four rounds. These rounds include a mop-up round and a stray vacancy round. After the second round is completed, the remaining seats will be filled during the mop-up and stray vacancy rounds by the MCC. The process involves several steps:

1. Completion of the MCC NEET registration process, which includes making a payment.
2. Filling and locking choices during the NEET 2023 counselling.
3. Announcement of the first round of seat allotment results.
4. Reporting to the assigned Medical/Dental College (with an option for free entry/exit).
5. Publication of the second round of net vacant positions.
6. Registration for the second round of NEET counselling (not required for candidates who have already registered) and fresh choice filling for the second round of NEET counselling.
7. Second round of seat allocation (with an option to exit by forfeiting the security amount).
8. Reporting to medical/dental colleges/institutions in preparation for the second round (candidates who have joined the allotted seat are not permitted to vacate the seat).

What documents are required for NEET counselling 2023?

For the NEET counselling 2023, candidates are required to provide the following documents:

• NEET Admit Card
• NEET Scorecard or Rank Letter
• Class 10 certificate and mark sheet (for date of birth)
• Class 12 certificate and mark sheet
• ID proof (Aadhar/PAN Card/Driving License/Passport)
• Eight passport size photographs
• Provisional Allotment Letter
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)

NRI/ OCI candidates applying for Deemed Universities need to submit the following documents:

• Sponsored passport copy
• embassy certificate. There are two types of affidavits: one for sponsorship, which confirms the sponsor’s commitment to cover all study-related expenses, and another for relationship, which establishes the connection between the candidate and the sponsor.

The following steps outline how to apply for NEET UG counselling in 2023:

Step 1: Register for NEET counselling

Candidates who have qualified and are eligible must register on the mcc.nic.in NEET UG 2023 website. They will need to provide their NEET roll number, registration number, name, mother’s name, and date of birth. Following this, they must pay the NEET counselling fee and security fee online using a credit or debit card.

The fees are as follows:

Step 2: Choice filling for NEET counselling

For the NEET counselling process, applicants are advised to create a mock sheet and list their preferred colleges. They can utilize the NEET college predictor tool to estimate their chances of admission based on historical data. This list will be used for the NEET counselling process in 2023.

Here’s how to fill out your choices for NEET UG counselling in 2023:

1. Log into the counselling website with your registration details.
2. Navigate to the choice filling section.
3. Look through the list of colleges and courses available.
4. Choose and rank your preferred options.
5. Save and lock in your choices before the deadline.
6. Print a copy of your choices for future reference.

Step 3: NEET UG Seat Allotment

In the third step of the process, candidates should log in and download their seat allotment letters as soon as they are available. The first round offers a free exit option, while the second round provides a forfeiture exit option.

Step 4: Checking in at the assigned college Once a candidate has been allocated a seat, they must visit the assigned college to finalize the admission process. It’s not compulsory to join during the first round. Candidates who wish to secure a seat or upgrade must report and join. After the seat allocation in the second round, candidates must report and join, unless they choose to opt out and lose their security deposit. Candidates must bring the original documents when reporting to the assigned college.

NEET counselling 2023 - What does free exit mean? What is exit with forfeiture?

Free Exit (applicable only for round 1) - If a candidate who has been allocated a seat in the first round does not report/join the assigned college, they won’t be penalized (their security deposit will not be forfeited). Such candidates will be eligible for subsequent rounds.

Exit with forfeiture - If a candidate is allocated a seat in the second round but decides not to take it, they can opt for exit with forfeiture (losing the security deposit) within the specified period.

Candidates who join the allocated seat in the second round will not be allowed to resign/surrender their seats and will also be ineligible to participate in state counselling. The NEET UG 2023 counselling process has introduced several new changes. One of the significant changes is that candidates must be cautious when deciding to participate in the 3rd Rounds of AIQ/Deemed/Central Universities. Once they join this round, they cannot resign or participate in any further counselling. If a seat is allocated to a candidate in either AIQ or Deemed/Central Universities, they will be removed from the All India Stray Vacancy Round list.

Another change is that OCI cardholders will now have the same eligibility rights as Indian citizens for NEET UG 2023 counselling conducted by MCC.

The second round of NEET Counselling requires fresh registration for those who didn’t register in the first round or who weren’t allotted any seats. Candidates who moved to the second round must physically report to their assigned college and can opt to upgrade to the third round.

Candidates who fail to report to the institute allocated in the second round of NEET counselling will lose their security deposit. Those who have been upgraded will not have any claim on their first-round seat.

Fresh registration for NEET counselling 2023 is mandatory for the third round for candidates who haven’t registered in the first or second rounds or have resigned/not reported in those rounds.

Once a candidate joins the second round seat, they can express their desire to upgrade to the third round. However, if they decide to join and then resign, their security deposit will be forfeited.

If a candidate is upgraded to the third round, they must leave the second round seat of NEET UG 2023 counselling and join the third round seat. Once joined, they cannot upgrade or resign from this seat.

If a candidate is allocated a seat in the third round but does not join, they may exit the NEET counselling with fee forfeiture and won’t be able to participate in any further rounds.

If a candidate is allocated a seat in the Stray round, they must join the allocated seat/college; otherwise, they will be barred from the NEET UG exam for the next year, along with forfeiture of fees.

The NEET UG counselling 2023 for Deemed/Central Universities/Central Institutes involves several steps, including registration for the mop-up round, filling and locking your choices, mop-up round seat allocation, publication of results, reporting to the chosen Medical/Dental College, providing a list of ten times of registered candidates for stray vacancies to Deemed/Central Universities, and conducting the last stray vacancy round by Deemed/Central Universities.

The NEET UG counselling 2023 scheme for 15% AIQ will be conducted by the MCC in four rounds: AIQ Round 1, AIQ Round 2, AIQ Mop-up round, and stray vacancy round. Candidates who qualify as part of the All India Quota will be eligible based on their NEET results 2023, excluding the Union Territory of J&K. If seats remain vacant after the second round of NEET counselling 2023 in AIQ, they will be returned to the states. The NEET counselling AIQ for 2023 will encompass the following: 15% of MBBS/BDS seats from all states, all MBBS/BDS seats from BHU, all MBBS seats from AIIMS throughout India, the All India Quota from JIPMER (Puducherry/ Karaikal), All India Quota seats from AMU/ DU/ VMMC/ ABVIMS, All India Quota Seats from the Faculty of Dentistry (Jamia Milia Islamia), and All India Quota Seats from ESIC.

AIIMS and JIPMER will have 100% Deemed University. There will be four counselling rounds: Round 1, Round 2 of AIQ, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round. The first three rounds will be conducted online by MCC, while the Stray Vacancy round will be conducted by the respective Deemed Universities.

For the 18 AIIMS, there will also be four counselling rounds: Round 1, Round 2 of AIQ, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round. The first three rounds will be conducted online by MCC, while the Stray Vacancy round will be conducted by AIIMS. ESIC will also follow the same process. The allocation of ESIC seats will be as follows: 15% will be assigned through the All India Quota (AIQ) during the first and second rounds. The remaining 85% will be considered as state quota seats and will be available to all candidates in the Mop-up Round.

For the Central University/Institute, there will be four stages of NEET 2023 counselling, namely Round 1, Round 2 of AIQ, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round. The first three rounds will be managed online by the MCC. The Stray Vacancy round will be overseen by the respective Central University/Institute.

The seat matrix for the MCC NEET counselling 2023 will be released by the DHGS on behalf of the MCC for the first round of NEET counselling 2023. The seat matrices for MBBS, BDS, and AIQ seats in Central University, Deemed University, and those provided by ESIC institutes will be announced separately.

The NEET 2023 counselling process will determine admissions to MBBS/BDS courses under AIQ, deemed universities, and ESIC/AFMS colleges in India, based on the NEET 2023 results. To be eligible for these medical courses, candidates must qualify the NEET exam. The NTA NEET counselling process is divided into two categories: All India and State counselling.

The NEET UG counselling includes the following categories of seats:

1. All India Quota seats through MCC counselling process: The AIQ NEET 2023 counselling process is the exclusive method for admission to 15% of seats in all government medical and dental colleges, all seats in deemed and central universities, and all seats in the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) and the Armed force medical college, including Delhi University (DU), BHU, AMU, and AIIMS & JIPMER. From NEET counselling 2023 onwards, candidates from Jammu & Kashmir are included in the 15 percent All India Quota seats counselling process.

2. State Quota seats for NEET counselling: The state NEET counselling 2023 will handle admissions to 85% of seats from government colleges and all seats from private unaided/aided minority/non-minority medical/dental colleges in the state.

For the NEET 2023 - State quota counselling, state authorities will fill 85% of the remaining seats in government medical colleges and 100% of the seats in state medical colleges. The NEET counselling process will differ from state to state. The state rules for state NEET counselling will govern admissions to MBBS in government colleges and private medical colleges. To check the respective state’s NEET counselling process with direct links to apply, please select the links. State Counselling for NEET 2023

When it comes to NEET state counselling, the All India Rank (AIR) that candidates achieve in the NEET exam is typically the rank that is taken into account. However, each state might have its own specific criteria and reservations for state quota seats. For detailed information on rank considerations, candidates are advised to refer to the official counselling guidelines or notifications of their respective state.