What is the mode of the NEET counselling process?

The NEET 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.

What if I do not have my original documents with me at the time of joining the allotted college at the NEET counselling?

Candidates who have been allotted seats at the end of a round of NEET counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) need to bring their original certificates at the time of reporting. Candidates who have deposited their original documents with any other Institute/College/University and come for admission with a certificate stating that "their original certificates are deposited with the Institute /College/University" will not be allowed to take admission in allotted Medical/Dental College. Hence, they must ensure that the original as well as the photocopies of the important documents are carried to the allotted institutes. In case of the documents, they must retrieve those, or request to issue a duplicate copy from the concerned authorities.

What is the list of documents required in NEET UG counselling?

Candidates need the given documents for NEET UG Counselling- NEET admit card NEET result or score card Class 10 and 12 mark sheet and certificate Valid, non-expired and government-issued photo ID proof Six to eight passport-sized photographs Caste Certificate Disability Certificate NEET Gap Certificate Provisional allotment letter

Is it necessary to join allotted Medical/Dental College of Round 1 to get chance to participate in Round 2 of NEET counselling?

No, candidates need not report or join the allotted college of NEET counselling Round 1 since there is free exit. However if they want to retain the Round 1 seat and upgrade in Round 2 they have to physically join the college of Round 1 and give up-gradation willingness for Round 2 at the time of admission. In case candidates decide to resign the seat allotted to them in the first round, then they can do so prior to registering in the next round of NEET counselling.

What is the NEET counselling registration fee?

The NEET counselling registration fee varies for different candidate categories. For the AIQ seats and Central Universities, the fee for the General category candidates is INR 1,000 and for the SC, ST, OBC and PwD category candidates, the fee is INR 500. For participating in the NEET counselling process for Deemed Universities, the registration fee for all category candidates is INR 5,000. The registration fee is non-refundable. On the other hand, candidates will have to pay the tuition fee which is refundable. The amount for the General category candidates for the AIQ seats and Central Universities is INR 10,000. For the reserved category candidates, the amount is INR 5,000. For Deemed Universities, the tuition fee to be paid by all category candidates is INR 2,00,000. Those who would not be allotted a seat after the NEET counselling process will be refunded the tuition fee after the conclusion of the counselling rounds.

I have forgotten my NEET counselling registration password. How can I retrieve it?

To retrieve the forgotten NEET counselling registration password, the candidate have to enter the information that he/she filled at the time of registration and then security question and answer have to be entered as given during New Candidate registration process. The above data submitted by the candidate will be validated with the registered candidates database. If the above entries match, then only the candidate would be permitted to enter new password to proceed further.

What does NEET counselling seat matrix mean?

NEET counselling seat matrix refers to the number of seats offered across the participating institutes for each course. The seat matrix is released by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) before the commencement of the counselling process. The seat matrix is released in institute-wise categories for the types of institutes, such as Deemed universities, AIIMS & JIPMER, etc. For NEET 2025 counselling, the primary seat matrix released by MCC for Round 1 was of for Deemed University, Central University, BSc Nursing and AIQ seats. After that, for the second and third rounds, MCC releases the list of newly added seats along with the clear vacancy and virtual vacancy.

Is it necessary to fill up the NEET counselling choices and lock the choices to get seat allotted?

After online registration for NEET counselling process, candidates will have to fill in choice of Institutions/colleges/courses in order of their preference. Once the choice is filled in, it can be modified before locking it. During the choice locking period, it is necessary to lock the choices to get a printout of the submitted choices. If a candidate does not lock the choice submitted by him/her, it will be automatically locked as per schedule. In case they don't register and fill in choices during registration period, they will not be allotted any seat. NEET counselling registration will be available before the first three rounds of counselling, and not before the Stray Vacancy Round.

What is the meaning of Clear Vacancy and Virtual Vacancy for the Seat Matrix of NEET counselling?

The terms Clear Vacancy and Virtual Vacancy are related to the NEET seat matrix, which is released prior to each round of counselling. Clear Vacancy means empty or unclaimed seats at the end of the institute reporting process conducted at the end of each round. After the declaration of the seat allotment result, if a candidate exits the seat, then those seats come under the Clear Vacancy category. On the other hand, Virtual Vacancy refers to the seats which are considered to be available, if candidates allotted those seats opt for upgradation. In case their seat is not upgraded then the virtual vacancy will not be applicable anymore.

What is the difference between NEET All India counselling and NEET state counselling?

NEET counselling or the NEET UG All India counselling and the NEET state counselling process are conducted for admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and other courses. The NEET UG All India counselling is conducted by MCC for the 15 per cent AIQ seats. On the other hand, the state NEET counsellings are conducted by the State Authorities, such as the Department of Medical Education (DME) for different states and Union Territories (UTs) for the 85 per cent State Quota (SQ) seats. The timeline and processes may vary for the NEET All India counselling and the state counselling for NEET. In general, there are three to four rounds for both counselling types. In the state counselling for NEET, the authorities release a merit list for registered eligible candidates. But MCC does not release a merit list. The other steps involved in both counselling types are similar, including registration, choice filling, release of seat allotment and institute reporting.

Can I participate in the state and all India counselling (NEET) simultaneously?

Yes, medical aspirants can participate in the state as well as the All India NEET counselling processes simultaneously. In general, the dates of state and the All India NEET counselling rounds will be different. Before participating in either of the NEET counselling processes, candidates must ensure that they fulfill the eligibility criteria. For the State NEET counselling processes, candidates must belong to the domicile. Students not belonging to the state may also participate in the particular NEET state counselling, provided they register and participate from the NRI quota. Apart from that, other eligibility criteria are the same.

Who conducts NEET counselling?

The NEET counselling is segregated into two categories: central or national, and state counselling. The central counselling for NEET is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee. The NEET counselling process conducted by MCC is for the admission to the 15 per cent All India Quota seats. On the other hand, State Authorities or the Education Department of various states conduct NEET state counselling for the 85 per cent state quota seats. MCC conducts the NEET counselling for MBBS, BDS and B.Sc. Nursing courses. On the other hand, the State Counselling Authorities conduct the admission process for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, and other medical or allied courses.

When is the NEET counselling result declared?

MCC announces the NEET counselling result dates for each round along with the schedule or the important dates. In general, the NEET counselling result or the seat allotment result is released within five to seven days of the round commencement.

What is the process to check NEET counselling result?

Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), the counselling authority for NEET counselling releases the NEET counselling seat allotment result online, in PDF format. The steps to check the result are given below: Visit the official website of MCC at mcc.nic.in Click on the link indicating Result under the Current Events section Find your Roll Number or All India Rank (AIR) on the PDF document Download the Seat Allotment order

How many rounds are there in NEET UG Counselling?

The MCC conducts around 4 to 5 rounds for NEET UG Counselling process for MBBS, BDS, BHMS and other seats. The rounds of NEET counselling depends on seat matrix and number of vacant seats.

How many seats are there for MBBS in India?

As per the website of National Medical Commission (NMC), around 1,20,000 MBBS or medical seats are available in India. The NMC publishes the List of College Teaching MBBS containing the names of the states, number of MBBS seats available against each state and category of seats- Government or Private.

In which mode is the NEET UG counselling conducted?

The NEET UG Counselling is an online and offline process. The NEET UG exam qualified candidates need to register online at mcc. nic. in to participate in the counselling process. Students also need to declare choice for college and course for seat allotment online. After seat allotment, candidates have to report to allotted institute for document verification. The institute reporting is an offline process wherein candidates need to visit the institute allocated to them for confirmation of their admission.

What is the eligibility criteria to participate in the NEET counselling process?

Candidates need to fulfill the given eligibility criteria to participate in the NEET counselling for MBBS admissions- Qualify NEET by obtaining the cutoff marks. Register on the MCC website. Submit the choices of colleges.

Who are eligible for the NEET counselling second round of seat allotment?

Candidates eligible for seat allotment in the NEET counselling of second round would be from one of the following groups. Group I- Registered candidates who did not get any seat allotment in the first round. Group II- Registered candidates who have secured seat and whose first round of allotted seat got cancelled during the document verification on reporting for admission will be considered for allotment of seat in the next round of seat allotment, with changed Category, subject to availability of seat in respective category. Group III- Candidates who have reported at allotted institute during 1st round of allotment and submitted willingness for second round up-gradation as Yes. Group IV- Candidates who have been allotted a seat but Not Joined. Group V- Candidates who have resigned in online mode during the time frame from the allotted seat of first round at college.

Can I participate in the state and all India counselling (NEET) simultaneously?

Yes, medical aspirants can participate in the state as well as the All India NEET counselling processes simultaneously. In general, the dates of state and the All India NEET counselling rounds will be different. Before participating in either of the NEET counselling processes, candidates must ensure that they fulfill the eligibility criteria. For the State NEET counselling processes, candidates must belong to the domicile. Students not belonging to the state may also participate in the particular NEET state counselling, provided they register and participate from the NRI quota. Apart from that, other eligibility criteria are the same.

Is it necessary to join allotted Medical/Dental College of Round 1 to get chance to participate in Round 2 of NEET counselling?

No, candidates need not report or join the allotted college of NEET counselling Round 1 since there is free exit. However if they want to retain the Round 1 seat and upgrade in Round 2 they have to physically join the college of Round 1 and give up-gradation willingness for Round 2 at the time of admission. In case candidates decide to resign the seat allotted to them in the first round, then they can do so prior to registering in the next round of NEET counselling.

Can a candidate participate in second round of NEET counselling without submitting fresh choices?

According to the NEET counselling conducting body Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), fresh choice submission by eligible candidates is necessary for consideration for seat allotment during Round 2. If candidate does not submit fresh choice (s) during choice filling period, the candidate will not be considered for allotment of seat during Round- 2 and will retain the already allotted (joined) seat, if any. Candidates need to register afresh before the commencement of the Round 2, even if they had registered in the Round 1.

NEET UG Counselling 2026: MCC NEET Dates, Registration, Seat Matrix & Allotment Result

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Exam On - 3 May '26

Updated on Mar 22, 2026 03:36 IST

By Rupali Pruthi, Deputy Manager - Editorial

NEET Counselling 2026: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will conduct the NEET UG 2026 counselling after the announcement of result. The MCC NEET counselling 2026 will be held for MBBS, BDS, Dental, BAMS, BSMS, BUMS and BHMS courses. The NEET Counselling by MCC is conducted to fill 15 per cent All India Quota (AIQ) seats across the country. The counselling for the other 85 per cent of the medical seats will be conducted by the state counselling authorities.

The MCC NEET counselling dates 2026 will be shared here when announced. The MCC will conduct around four to five rounds of NEET counselling 2026. Each round will be of 10 to 15 days duration. The counselling process involves release of seat matrix, registration form, choice filling and locking, seat allotment result and institute reporting.

The NTA NEET 2026 exam is scheduled on May 3, 2026.

Table of contents

NEET UG Counselling 2026 Overview
NEET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
NEET Counselling Registration 2026: How to Register?
NEET UG Counselling 2026: Documents Required for Institute Reporting
NEET Counselling Seat Matrix 2026
NEET Counselling 2026 Eligibility Criteria
NEET 2026 Counselling Process
NEET 2026 Counselling Result
State Counselling for NEET UG 2026: For State Quota Seats
FAQs Regarding NEET Counselling 2026

NEET UG Counselling 2026 Overview

The NEET counselling is held for admissions to undergraduate Medical/ Dental/ Ayurveda/ Siddha/ Unani/ Homoeopathy courses. The registration, choice filling and seat allotment result are carried out in online mode. The last step, or the institute reporting process is held offline. Candidaes need to be physically present at the allotted institute to complete the admission process. There are around four to fove rounds of NEET counselling based on the number of seats. The overview or the highlights of the NEET counselling process are in the table below.

Particulars	Details
Mode of NEET Counselling	Online
Types of NEET Counselling	Central and States
Types of Seat Quota for NEET Counselling	All India Quota (AIQ) State Quota (AQ)
Ratio of Seat Types of NEET Counselling	AIQ – 15% SQ – 85%
Institutes Participating in NEET Counselling	All government and private medical, dental and certain nursing colleges

The central and state counselling processes of NEET are conducted by 15 per cent All India Quota (AIQ) seats for admission to MBBS, BDS and BSc Nursing courses at Central and Deemed Universities, AIIMS, JIPMER and AFMC institutes. On the other hand, the 85 per cent state quota seats for medical admission are conducted by the State Authorities for admission to state medical colleges.

NEET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NEET 2026 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
25 Dec ' 25 - 31 Dec ' 25	NEET 2025 Counselling round-6 reporting
24 Dec ' 25	NEET 2025 Counselling round-6 result
20 Dec ' 25 - 22 Dec ' 25	NEET 2025 Counselling round-6 registration & Choice filling
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NEET Counselling Registration 2026: How to Register?

Candidates can register for NEET UG 2026 counselling in the given manner.

Visit the MCC website– mcc.nic.in.
Click on the ‘New Registration 2026’ tab.
Read the instructions.
Enter the details such as NEET UG roll number, parent’s name, date of birth and security code.
Select the password.
The credentials will be generated and sent to the registered email address.
Complete the registration form by entering personal, educational, NEET 2026 result and other details and uploading scanned photograph and signature.
Pay the registration fee and take a printout of the registration page.

NEET Counselling Registration Fees 2026

Have a look at the NEET Counselling registration fees below-

Category		Fee (in INR)
Non-refundable fee
15 per cent AIQ/ Central Universities	General	1,000
15 per cent AIQ/ Central Universities	SC/ ST/ OBC/ PWD	500
Deemed Universities	All categories	5,000
Refundable tuition fee
15 per cent AIQ/ Central Universities	General	10,000
15 per cent AIQ/ Central Universities	SC/ ST/ OBC/ PWD	5,000
Deemed Universities	All categories	2,00,000

Also Read: MCC NEET Counselling 2026

NEET UG Counselling 2026: Documents Required for Institute Reporting

The NEET UG counselling is conducted in two ways: for the 15 per cent All India Quota seats and 85 per cent State Quota seats. While MCC conducts the counselling process for the AIQ seats, State Counselling authorities conduct the NEET State Counselling process. Candidates allotted seats in the NEET Counselling need to report to the allocated institute for confirmation. During the institute reporting, candidates need to carry the given documents-

NEET 2026 Admit Card
NEET scorecard
Class 10 mark sheet and certificate
Class 12 mark sheet and certificate
Valid, non-expired and government-issued photo ID proof
Six to eight passport-sized photographs (preferably the same as the one submitted with the NEET 2026 application form)
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Disability Certificate (if applicable)
Provisional allotment letter

*Candidates have to carry both original and photocopies of the above-mentioned documents for the institute reporting or document verification rounds.

NEET Counselling Seat Matrix 2026

The MCC will release the seat matrix for the NEET UG counselling 2026 separately for each round. Candidates must go through the seat matrix and then register online. There will be four to five rounds of NEET 2026 counselling, which are as follows:

Round 1
Round 2
Round 3/Mop-up Round
Stray Vacancy Round
Special Stray Round

NEET Counselling 2026 Eligibility Criteria

To participate in the NEET UG 2026 counselling, students need to fulfil the eligibility requirements notified by the MCC. Have a look at the NEET Counselling eligibility below-

Candidates must qualify the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) by obtaining the cutoff marks.
Candidates must be registered on the official website of MCC.
All candidates, including candidates from the UT of J&K, can participate in the counselling for AIQ seats and deemed universities.

Also Read: NEET Passing/Qualifying Marks

NEET Counselling 2026 Eligibility Criteria for Central Universities

The following table mentions the eligibility criteria for the Central Universities and the seat scheme.

Central Universities	Seat Scheme	Eligibility Criteria
Delhi University (MAMC, LHMC, UCMS)	15% of seats of the colleges affiliated with the Delhi University	Candidates who have passed Class 11 and Class 12 from an institute located in Delhi will be able to apply for these 85% seats
Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia	The institute offers 50 BDS seats, out of which 47 seats will be filled through the MCC NEET counselling. The remaining three seats fall under the institutional quota.	The institutional quota seats will be allotted to only those candidates who have passed Class 11 and Class 12 from JMI institutes
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)	The institute reserves 50 per cent of its seats. The remaining 50 per cent will be filled through the MCC counselling of NEET.	Candidates who have studied at AMU for the past three years can opt for institutional quota.
Banaras Hindu University (BHU)	15% seats	All candidates who fulfil the basic eligibility criteria for NEET MCC counselling can apply for the seats at BHU. There is no special requirement for applying to this institute.

NEET Reservation 2026 in AIQ Seats

The Government of India has implemented 27 per cent OBC reservation (Non-Creamy Layer) and 10 per cent EWS reservation in 15 per cent Under Graduate (UG) All India Quota seats (MBBS/BDS) (contributed by the State/UTs to the Central Pool) in the selection of candidates through NEET UG counselling for MBBS.

Category	Reservation Percentage
SC	15%
ST	7.5%
PwBD	5% (Horizontal Reservation)
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	27% only in National Institutes/Central Universities
EWS	10% only in National Institutes/Central Universities

NEET 2026 Counselling Process

Candidates who clear the NEET 2026 exam and want to participate in the counselling process for the AIQ seats in Deemed Universities/ Central Universities/ ESIC colleges need to register online. The process of NEET 2026 counselling is explained in detail below-

Registration

Candidates need to register for the NEET counselling for each round. The registration process is completely online. Candidates must visit the MCC website to complete the process and pay the fee in online mode using net banking, credit or debit card and UPI.

Choice filling

After completing the registration process, candidates should fill their choices on the MCC portal.
Choose the course/ college in the desired order of preference.
Fill in any number of choices from the list provided.
Add or delete a choice.
Submit and save a copy of the choices filled for future reference.

Also Read: NEET UG Choice Filling Process

Choice Locking

The next process is to lock the choices submitted in the registration form. The choices once locked cannot be changed later, even by the MCC.

Verification by Universities and Processing of Seat Allotment

The universities and colleges will verify the details and choices submitted by candidates. Accordingly, the seat allotment result will be released.

Seat Allotment Result

MCC releases the seat allotment result for candidates who register and submit their choices. First, a provisional result is published and candidates can submit objections against it. After the analysis of objections, the final seat allotment list is released.

Also Read: NEET UG Seat Allotment List

Institute Reporting

Candidates allocated seats will have to report to the institute for verification of documents and confirmation of the seat. If any candidate accepts the seat that is allocated to them but fail to report to the allocated institute before the given deadline, their candidature will be cancelled.

The seats left vacant after the first round will be carried forward to the second round. However, the seats left vacant after the last round of NEET counselling 2026 will be transferred to the respective state quota. The seats left vacant in the AIQ quota of Deemed Universities/ Central Universities/ ESIC colleges will be filled through a mop-up round of NEET 2026 counselling. The remaining seats (if any) will be filled in the institutional round/stray round.

NEET 2026 Counselling Result

MCC will release the NEET 2026 counselling result or seat allotment result in online mode, after the completion of the choice filling and locking process. The NEET counselling result is released in PDF format. At first, the provisional result is announced, and candidates are given a chance to submit grievances online through email, after which the final result is declared.

How to Resign NEET 2026 Counselling Allotted Seats?

Candidates need to use the process shared below to resign from the NEET 2026 counselling Round 2 seats-

Visit the counselling website – mcc.nic.in.
Click on the New Registration 2026 tab.
Login with the registration credentials.
Click on the Seat Resignation link.
Confirm and resign your seat.
Click on save.
Download and keep the seat resignation confirmation page until you are finally admitted to a state quota seat.

“Candidates are advised to ensure that their Resignation Letter is generated online (through the portal provided by MCC) by the allotted college, failing which the resignation will be treated as ‘Null & Void’,” MCC has stated.

State Counselling for NEET UG 2026: For State Quota Seats

As mentioned earlier, NEET UG counselling for 15 per cent AIQ quota seats is conducted by MCC. The remaining 85 per cent of seats are filled through the state counselling for the NEET UG process of the respective state. Admission to private colleges in a state was also done through the counselling of that respective state.

Gujarat NEET Counselling

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FAQs Regarding NEET Counselling 2026

Read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding NEET 2026 Counselling.

Q: If I get an up-graded seat during second round of NEET counselling, can I join that college directly?

No, you will have to get online generated relieving letter from the earlier institute, before you join the next college. Without such relieving letter, candidates will not be permitted to join the seat allotted in round 2. Upgradation is applicable for only those candidates who have joined allotted seat of first round and submit willingness for upgradation.

Q: Can NEET candidates participate in more than one state counselling?

Yes, it is possible to participate in two state-level NEET counselling processes simultaneously. They may participate in the MCC NEET counselling or the national level counselling as well. However, once they are allotted a seat and they take admission, they will not be eligible to participate in other state or national level counselling processes. Moreover, if a candidate does not belong to a particular state, then he or she have to participate in NRI quota.

Q: In case my documents or certificates are in a regional language, will it be acceptable at the time of NEET counselling institute reporting?

According to Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), the authority for NEET counselling, certificates issued by the competent authority on standard format, should be in English or Hindi language. Some of the states insist for certificate in English language only. Candidates are advised to carry certified (attested) Copy of English version of the original certificate, in case certificate
issued is in other than English language, along with original certificate.

Q: Is there any restriction for filling up number of choices of institutes and courses during the NEET counselling process?

No, there is no limit in terms of entering the number of institutes and courses during the choice filling rounds of the NEET counselling process. Candidates can give as many choices as they wish for during online choice filling round. However choices should be in order of candidates' preference. According to the Medical Counselling Committee or MCC, There will be common software for AIQ, Deemed, Central Universities, B.Sc. Nursing, AIIMS, JIPMER, AMU, BHU for filling up choices. Also, there is no separate charge for choice filling. Candidates must also note that only filling choices is not enough, they must lock the choices within the stipulated date after verifying the choices and the preference order.

Q: What are the information carried in the NEET counselling result PDF?

The following information will be carried on the MCC NEET UG allotment list:

NEET UG All India Rank
Allotted Quota
Allotted Institute
Course
Allotted Category
Candidate Category
Remarks

Q: After I join a college allotted during the Second Round of NEET UG Counseling, can I leave or resign the seat?

Once a candidate joins second round seat allotted in the NEET UG counselling, he/she will not be allowed to vacate from the allotted second round seat. However if candidates are allotted a seat in Second Round and have not joined the college, then he/she can Exit with Forfeiture of security amount. Moreover, the candidates who have joined up to round 2 of AIQ or state quota will not be eligible to participate in the further rounds of AIQ or state quota.

Q: If I opt to participate in second round of NEET UG counseling, will my allotted seat of first round be cancelled?

In case candidates are not allotted any seat in the second round of the NEET UG counselling, the earlier allotted seat in Round 1 will be retained. However, on up-gradation of a seat in the second round, the earlier allotted seat in Round 1 will automatically be cancelled and allotted to another candidate. Therefore, candidates are advised to fill in only higher choices or any other choice which they prefer over the earlier allotted seat, for second round.

Q: What are the courses for which NEET counselling process is conducted?

The NEET counselling process conducted for the 15 per cent All India Quota (AIQ) seats will be conducted primarily for the MBBS, BDS and BSc Nursing courses. For the State NEET counselling rounds, the courses for admission are MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BUMS and BHMS courses. Some of the State NEET UG Counselling authorities also conduct admission for the Allied Courses such as BPTH, BoTH, BNYS, BASLP, etc. The courses may vary from state to state, but the MBBS and BDS courses are common all across. For the 15 per cent AIQ seats, the NEET counselling for B.A.MS, BUMS and BHMS courses are conducted separately by the requisite department and authorities, which is the Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC).

Q: What is the significance of the NEET seat matrix?

Seat matrix for NEET counselling is important for choice filling process. Before filling and locking seat choices for each round of NEET counselling, candidates must go through seat matrix or seat vacancy and then enter their choices. MCC releases seat matrix prior to commencement of counselling process. This is overall seat matrix for all four rounds of counselling. Candidates participating in Round 1 NEET counselling will have to choose from entire gamut of seats. From second round onwards, seat matrix is released in terms of newly added seats and clear and virtual vacancies. With each round of counselling, number of available seats or vacant seats reduces.

Q: What is the eligibility criteria to participate in Karnataka NEET Counselling?

Candidates need to fulfill the eligibility shared below to participate in the Karnataka NEET UG Counselling-