NEET Counselling

The NEET MDS counselling is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee for All India Quota seats. The counselling process is completely online, except for the final stage, which is the institute reporting process, which requires physical verification. The different stages of NEET MDS counselling are given below:

• Registration: To participate in the NEET MDS counselling, eligible candidates need to first register for the counselling on the MCC website.
• Choice filling and locking: Based on the seat matrix, candidates have to fill and lock choices in preferential order.
• Declaration of seat allotment result: Based on the choices entered and the ranks of candidates, the seat allotment list is prepared
• Institute reporting: Candidates have to visit the allotted institute with the requisite documents to accept the admission offer. 

Some good private and semi-private nursing colleges accessible through NEET counselling include: Christian Medical College, Vellore, Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, King George's Medical University, Manipal Institute of Technology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, and MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore; all offering quality nursing programs with a good reputation. 

Key points to remember:

Top Private Nursing Colleges:

Christian Medical College, Vellore is often considered one of the best private nursing colleges in India. 

Other options:

Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Manipal Institute of Technology, and MS Ramaiah Medical College are also good choices. 

There is virtually little or no chance of entry to any medical college for a KEAM NEET score of 500, all dependent on state and quota, the PM's own score of 570 may dramatically lower with a seat probable in self-financing medical colleges as an Ex-servicemen general candidate. For AIQ seats, the cut off of general category students is normally in between 600 to 640 to get chance to get a seat it needs at least 500. But the cutoff can differ in state quota seats. For instance, while the opening ranks may fall in the range of 1100-1200, the cutoff may vary with categories such as Ex-servicemen in States like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Maharashtra; a score of 480-520 may easily help a candidate get admission.

Therefore, it is better to look at the previous year's figures state-wise for the Ex-servicemen quota.

Cutoff for SC Candidates for Admission through Nair Hospital Mumbai NEET 2023

Cut off marks for admission of Scheduled Caste (SC) students through state counseling for NEET 2023 last round is set up to 450 marks for Nair Hospital, Mumbai.

 This score will serve as the minimum benchmark score for SC applicants who would want a seat in this prestigious campus.

Various factors were determinants of a cut-off, such as the total number of applicants, number of available seats, and the overall performance in the NEET examination.

Also, it must be mentioned that those numbers would vary year to year as per the policies of that particular year and the population variability of applicants in respect to the population. 

With 250 marks in NEET, it might become difficult to get admission to the top government colleges that offer B.Sc Nursing course as they have higher cuts. You can still see government nursing colleges or any private college with lower cut-offs. Colleges in minor states with slightly lower cuts in NEET, Uttarakhand, Bihar or Madhya Pradesh, it might be more accessible. Further, you can check a private nursing college that might accept NEET scores too. As NEET is mainly for MBBS/BDS admissions, direct admission or separate entrance exams may be available in some colleges for B.Sc Nursing; hence, it would be advisable to explore both options and attend NEET counseling if applicable.

If your choices are not getting auto-locked in the NEET UG counselling portal, don't panic. Here are some steps to help you resolve the issue:

- *Check the Deadline*: Ensure you're trying to lock your choices within the specified timeframe. The choice-locking window typically closes at 11:59 PM on the designated day.

- *Review Your Choices*: Double-check your selected options to ensure they align with your preferences. Verify that you've entered all the required information correctly.

- *Manual Locking*: If auto-locking isn't working, try manually locking your choices. This will ensure your selections are confirmed and considered for seat allotment.

- *Contact MCC Support*: Reach out to the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) support team for assistance. They can help resolve technical issues or provide guidance on the choice-locking process.

Remember to carefully review your choices before locking them, as this cannot be changed later.

Registration for Round 1 of the NEET PG 2024 counseling process started on September 20, 2024. Candidates are required to register and select their preferred colleges and courses on the official MCC website, to take part in the counseling. The final date for Round 1 registration was November 17, 2024, but the deadline for filling in choices was extended from November 17 to November 18, 2024. A total of 25,791 seats are available across the different counseling rounds.

The National Board of Examinations (NBE), which conducts the exam, released the merit list for 50% All India quota seats on September 5, 2024. Candidates listed in the merit list are eligible for the seat allotment process. The NEET PG examination took place on August 11, 2024, and the results were declared on August 23, 2024.