NEET SS Counselling 2024 (Over): Registration & Choice Filling, Seat Matrix & Dates

National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (Super Specialty Courses) 2025 ( NEET SS )

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Sreetama Datta Roy
Updated on Nov 8, 2025 22:34 IST

By Sreetama Datta Roy, Manager Content

The NEET SS 2024 counselling Round 3 final seat allotment result was declared on July 30, 2025. As compared to the provisional result declared on July 29, 2025, there was no change. Candidates could submit grievances by July 30, 2025, 11 AM, by sending an email to MCC. The institute reporting process was conducted from July 30 to August 5, 2025.

The seat allotment status of 7,279 candidates who participated in all three rounds of NEET SS 2024 counselling was displayed. As many as 1,483 candidates were allotted seats in this round, and 1,214 candidates’ seats were upgraded. The rest of the candidates did not fill fresh choices, or their seats have not been upgraded.

Click here to download the NEET SS 2024 Counselling Round 3

NBEMS has announced the NEET SS 2025 exam dates, which are December 26 and December 27, 2025, in two slots each day. The NEET SS 2025 application process is being conducted from November 5 to November 25, 2025.

Table of content
  • NEET SS Counselling 2024 Eligibility Criteria
  • NEET SS 2025 Dates
  • NEET SS Counselling 2024 Process
  • NEET SS Counselling 2024: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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NEET SS Counselling 2024 Eligibility Criteria

To participate in the counselling of NEET SS 2024, candidates must qualify for the examination. Only those who scored more than or equal to the qualifying NEET SS cutoff 2024, which was released by NBE along with the result, are eligible to participate in the counselling process. 

NEET SS Cutoff 2024

The following table brings the NEET SS cutoff 2024 for each group or speciality. 

Group NEET SS 2024 Cutoff (50th Percentile)
Anaesthesiology Group 279
Critical Care Medicine Group 285
ENT Group 350
Medical Group 299
Medical Oncology Group 280
Microbiology Group 340
Obstetrics and Gynaecology Group 354
Orthopaedics Group 254
Paediatric Group 287
Pathology Group 261
Pharmacology Group 315
Psychiatry Group 311
Radioiagnosis Group 315
Respiratory Medicine Group 365
Surgical Group 285

NEET SS 2024 counselling Round 3 or the Stray Round cutoff was reduced or removed by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW). It allowed all the candidates who had appeared for the NEET SS 2024 exam with an eligible broad speciality degree (MD/MS/DNB) to participate in the Stray round of NEET SS Counselling 2024. Hence, any candidate who has appeared for the NEET SS 2024 exam, irrespective of the score, can participate in the third round of the NEET SS Counselling 2024.

Also Read: NEET SS 2024 Qualifying Cutoff Reduced; NBE Allows All Candidates to Apply for Stray Round Counselling

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the NEET SS counselling eligibility criteria?
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In order to participate in the NEET SS counselling, candidates will have to appear and qualify for the exam by securing the NEET SS cutoff marks, which will be announced by NBE along with the result. Also, eligible candidates will have to register and fill the seat choices as per the seat matrix to be eligible for seat allocation. Last year, before the final round of NEET SS counselling, NBE had revised the eligibility criteria, wherein there was no cutoff marks applicable. Any candidate who had appeared for NEET SS exam and have completed the postgraduate medical course were eligible to participate in the NEET SS counselling special round. 

Q:   Who will be eligible to register for the NEET SS counselling Round 2?
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The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has stated the following eligibility criteria for participating in the NEET SS 2024 counselling Round 2. 

  • Registered candidates who were not allotted seat in Round 1
  • Candidates who have reported/joined at allotted institute during the joining period of round-1 of allotment and submitted willingness for participating in second round up-gradation as 'Yes'. 
  • Candidates who have not reported at the allotted institute during Round-1 and taken exit with forfeiture option. Such candidates are eligible for participation in Round-2 of the counselling by making fresh payment (registration and security deposit). 

 

NEET SS 2025 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NEET SS 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
28 Jan ' 26

NEET SS 2025 result

DatesPast Exam Dates
31 Jul ' 25 - 05 Aug ' 25

NEET SS 2024 Counselling Round 3 Institute Reporting

30 Jul ' 25

NEET SS 2024 Counselling Round 3 Seat Allotment Result

29 Jul ' 25

NEET SS 2024 Counselling Round 3 Provisional Seat Allotment Result

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NEET SS Counselling 2024 Process

The NEET SS 2024 counselling process involves multiple steps. Each step is explained below.  

Registration and Application Process

Candidates who wish to participate in the counselling of NEET SS 2024 have to register themselves on the official website of MCC. As mentioned above, only those candidates who will qualify for the NEET SS 2024 will be able to register for the counselling process.

To complete the registration process for NEET SS 2024 counselling, candidates have to pay a non-refundable registration fee of INR 5,000 online. They have to transfer a security deposit of INR 2,00,000. The security deposit will be adjusted against the academic fees for those who will be allotted seats through the counselling of NEET SS 2024. The amount will be refunded to the candidates who will not get the seat allotted to them or those who will opt out of the counselling process by refusing the seats allotted to them.

Choice Filling and Locking

The next step is to fill the choices for courses/colleges on the official portal of MCC. Candidates are advised to check the fee structure and other details about the colleges they wish to select before submitting their choices. To fill their choices, candidates will have to log in to their registered accounts on the official website of MCC. They then need to select the courses/colleges they wish to apply for in decreasing order of preference. There is no limit to the number of choices one can fill in the preference form. Also, the choices filled can be modified any number of times before a candidate locks them.

Seat Allotment List

MCC will prepare the seat allotment list for various specialities based on the NEET SS 2024 merit list and the choices that were submitted online. The NEET SS seat allotment list for each speciality is prepared separately.

Accepting/Refusing the Seat Allotted

Candidates who have been allotted a seat through the NEET SS 2024 counselling have to choose from the following four options:

  • Accept the seat allotted and exit from the counselling process
  • Accept the seat allotted, but choose to participate in the next round
  • Refuse the seat allotted, but choose to participate in the next round
  • Refuse the seat allotted and exit from the counselling process

All candidates selected through the counselling of NEET SS 2024 had to fill in any of the above options by logging into their registered accounts. If a candidate fails to choose any of the above options, their seat will be forfeited and their admission will be cancelled.

Joining the Institute

Candidates who will accept the seat allotted to them have to report to the respective institute before the deadline. Candidates who will opt for up-gradation in the next round also have to report to the allotted institute, or else they will not be considered for the next round.

Eligibility for the second round of NEET SS 2024 counselling

  • Candidates who will qualify for NEET SS 2024, but could not register for the first round
  • Candidates who opted for up-gradation in the first round and have joined the allotted institute
  • Candidates who accepted the seats allotted to them in round one and chose to exit from the counselling process could also fill fresh applications for round two

Candidates who will not report to the allotted institute after choosing the up-gradation option will not be considered for the second round of NEET SS counselling 2024. Also, if a candidate chooses to exit the first round after accepting the seat, they will not be considered for the second round of NEET SS 2024 counselling unless they fill out fresh applications.

Documents required during the NEET SS 2024 counselling process

The following documents were required during the institute reporting process:

  • Provisional seat allotment letter issued by MCC
  • NEET SS 2024 Admit Card
  • NEET SS 2024 Result/Scorecard
  • MBBS Degree Certificate
  • MD/MS/DNB Degree Certificate
  • Permanent Registration Certificate for MBBS/MD/MS/DNB issued by NBE
  • Higher Secondary Certificate/Birth Certificate as proof of birth
  • A valid photo ID proof (PAN card/Driving License, Voter ID, Passport/Aadhar Card)

NEET SS 2024 Seat Matrix

MCC released the NEET SS seat matrix 2024 for Round 1 on its official website. Candidates should check the seat matrix for the current round before filling their choices online. Check the round-wise NEET SS 2024 seat matrix in the table given below:

Seat Matrix

DM/MCh

Number of Seats

Round One

 

 

 

Download Now (All India DM, MCh Seats) 3,882
Download Now (All India DNB SS Seats 2,742
Download Now (Tamil Nadu DM, MCh seats) 196
Total 6,820

Round Two

 

 

 

 

Virtual Vacancies  4,223
Clear Vacancies  1,832
Newly Added (All India) 431
Newly Added (Tamil Nadu) 145
Addition of Seats 29

Round Three

 

Virtual Vacancies 5,349
Clear Vacancies 1,690
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is it necessary to register and fill choices for NEET SS counselling for each round?
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Yes, it is important to register and fill choices for each round of the NEET SS counselling. The seat allotment result is computed based on the choices entered by the registered candidates. The seat allotment will be separate for each round and the seat matrix will also vary based on the vacancy. However, if a candidate has registered in a previous round, he/she need not register again. 

Q:   What if I forget to lock choices during NEET SS counselling process?
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It is mandatory to save choices during the NEET SS counselling. If candidate does not lock the choice submitted, the choices saved by him/her will be automatically locked on the last date of choice locking. Also, once the choice locking deadline is over, candidates will not be allowed to modify the NEET SS counselling choices. 

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NEET SS Counselling 2024: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on NEET SS 2024 Counselling below.

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Q:   What is the mode of the NEET SS counselling?
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The NEET SS counselling is conducted in online mode, except for the last and final round of institute reporting. The registration and choice filling and locking rounds will have to be conducted in online mode. The seat allotment result will be released online and candidates will have to download the result PDF to check whether they have been allotted seats or not. If yes, the seat allotment result will also have to be downloaded online. Followed by this, the seat allotment result has to be downloaded from the MCC website. In the institute reporting process, candidates will have to be physically present in the institute to get their candidature verified. This is the only offline or physical round. 

Q:   What is the NEET SS counselling registration fee?
A: 

To complete the registration process for NEET SS counselling, candidates have to pay a non-refundable registration fee of INR 5,000 online. They will have to transfer a security deposit of INR 2,00,000. The security deposit will be adjusted against the academic fees for those who have been allotted a seat through the counselling of NEET SS. The amount will be refunded to the candidates who do not get the seat allotted to them or those who opt out of the counselling process refusing the seats allotted to them. The various modes of paying the NEET SS counselling registration fee are Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking and UPI. 

Q:   What are the options after the NEET SS counselling seat allotment?
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After the declaration of the NEET SS counselling seat allotment result, candidates have the following choices:

  • Accept the seat allotted and exit from the counselling process
  • Accept the seat allotted, but choose to participate in the next round
  • Refuse the seat allotted, but choose to participate in the next round
  • Refuse the seat allotted and exit from the counselling process

All candidates selected through the counselling of NEET SS has to fill in any of the above options by logging into their registered accounts. If a candidate fails to choose any of the above options, their seat were forfeited and their admission wiill be cancelled.

Q:   What is the NEET SS counselling registration process?
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The NEET SS counselling registration process is completely online. The step by step process to register for NEET SS counselling is given below:

  • Visit the official website of MCC – mcc.nic.in
  • Click on the Super Speciality Tab
  • Click on the New Registration tab under the Candidate Board Activity section
  • Enter the mandatory details such as NEET SS 2023 Roll Number, Password, Security Pin, and click on Register
  • Login again and complete the registration process by paying the registration fee

Only those candidates who will complete their NEET SS counselling registration process will be eligible to participate in the further steps of counselling

Q:   What is the process to check the NEET SS counselling result?
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Once the seat allotment result of NEET SS counselling is declared, candidates have to check it online. They have to visit the MCC website and click on the link indicating the Round 1 or Round 2 or Mop-up Round result. A PDF file will open, wherein candidates have to find their NEET SS counselling allotted seats. The step by step process to check the NEET SS counselling result is given below:

  • Visit the official website of NEET SS counselling – mcc.nic.in
  • Click on the ‘Super Speciality’ tab
  • Click on the link ‘Provisional SS Allotment Status’ or the 'Final Seat Allotment Result' under the Current Events section
  • Download the PDF file
  • Check your NEET SS Rank to find out the allotment status

After the declaration of the final seat allotment result, candidates will have to download the NEET SS counselling seat allotment letter from the MCC website. This is one of the most important documents required for the institute reporting process. 

Q:   How many rounds are conducted for NEET SS counselling process?
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There are approximately three to four rounds of counselling for the NEET SS exam. Last year, there were originally two rounds of NEET SS counselling and later, an additional round was announced since the NEET SS cutoff was revised. This year also, it can be expected that there will be three rounds of NEET SS counselling. Followed by this, there will be additional rounds, in case there is a change in the cutoff or seat matrix, the number of NEET SS counselling rounds will increase. 

Q:   What is the total duration of the NEET SS counselling?
A: 

The total duration of the NEET SS counselling ranged for around three months. There will be three to four rounds of counselling. The total duration for each round is approximately 15 days. The number of rounds of NEET SS counselling varies depending on the vacant seats or revision in cutoff. 

Q:   What is the mode of the NEET SS counselling?
A: 

The NEET SS counselling process is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) primarily in online mode. All the steps of the counselling process, including the registration, release of seat matrix, choice filling and locking, and release of the seat allotment result. Only the last and final round, which is the institute reporting, has to be done in offline mode. Herein candidates who have been allotted seats have to visit the institutes for document verification and complete the admission process by paying the requisite fee amount. 

Q:   Which body conducts the NEET SS counselling?
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The NEET SS counselling is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for the 100 per cent All India Quota (AIQ) seats of the M.Ch, DNB and DrNB courses. Candidates have to participate in the NEET SS counselling process is an online mode, by visiting the official website and completing the processes such as registration, choice filling and locking, and checking of the seat allotment result. The final step, which is institute reporting, is done at an institute level. 

Q:   What is the total duration of NEET SS counselling for each round?
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As announced by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), there will be three rounds of NEET SS 2025 counselling. The average duration for each round of counselling is going to be around 15 days. The round-wise start and end dates of NEET SS 2024 counselling are given below. 

NEET SS 2024 Counselling RoundNEET SS 2024 Counselling Opening and Closing Dates
Round 1May 13, 2025, to May 30, 2025
Round 2June 2, 2025, to June 19, 2025
Round 3July 24, 2025, to August 5, 2025

The total number of rounds or the duration may be changed depending on the seat vacancies and other external scenarios. 

Q:   When will NEET SS counselling be conducted?
A: 

The NEET SS counselling is conducted approximately one month after the declaration of the result. As per the dates announced by MCC, the NEET SS 2024 counselling process was originally scheduled from May 13, 2025, to July 7, 2025. However, after the first two rounds, the third round was postponed. MCC released the dates for NEET SS 2024 counselling stray round or Round 3 on July 21, 2025. The counselling process was conducted from July 24 to August 5, 2025. 

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