Connecting you to medical seats...
Don't let counseling mistakes waste your NEET score. We guide you through registration, category selections, choices optimization, and document submission across MCC and state quota counseling boards.
Each subject has 35 compulsory Section A questions and 15 optional Section B questions where you must select 10.
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Pen & Paper OMR) |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 200 questions (180 to be attempted) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Sections | Physics, Chemistry, Botany & Zoology |
| Total Marks | 720 marks |
| Time Duration | 3 hours 20 minutes (200 minutes) |
| Language Options | 13 languages (including English, Hindi, and regional languages) |
| Subject | Total Questions | Subject Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 50 (45 to attempt) | 180 Marks |
| Chemistry | 50 (45 to attempt) | 180 Marks |
| Botany | 50 (45 to attempt) | 180 Marks |
| Zoology | 50 (45 to attempt) | 180 Marks |
| Total Scale | 200 (180 to attempt) | 720 Marks |
Important: Candidates must attempt only 45 questions from each subject. Any attempt beyond 45 questions per subject will not be evaluated and won't add to your score, so focus on accuracy.
Candidates must have passed Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects from a recognized board. Minimum marks in PCB aggregate: 50% for General (UR), 40% for SC/ST/OBC, and 45% for Gen-PwD.
Must have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31 of the year of admission. There is currently no upper age limit restriction for taking the NEET UG exam as per NMC directives.
Indian Citizens, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), and Foreign Nationals are eligible to apply for NEET UG and subsequent counseling.
| Category | Min. Percentile | Qualifying Cut-off Score (2024) | Safe Govt Seat Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 50th Percentile | 137 - 138 Marks | 610+ Marks |
| OBC-NCL | 40th Percentile | 107 - 108 Marks | 580+ Marks |
| SC / ST | 40th Percentile | 107 - 108 Marks | 480+ Marks |
| General-PwD | 45th Percentile | 121 - 122 Marks | 450+ Marks |
| OBC/SC/ST-PwD | 40th Percentile | 107 - 108 Marks | 420+ Marks |
Important Counseling Fact: Qualifying in NEET simply means you receive a scorecard and are eligible to register for counseling. It does not guarantee an MBBS seat. Government college seat allocation is highly competitive and requires scores far above the minimum qualifying cut-offs.
Benchmark expected score ranges for General Category candidates in top government and private institutions.
| College Name | Location | Expected Score |
|---|---|---|
| AIIMS New Delhi | New Delhi | 700+ |
| Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) | New Delhi | 695 - 705 |
| Christian Medical College (CMC) | Vellore | 690 - 700 |
| King George's Medical University (KGMU) | Lucknow | 680 - 690 |
| Seth G.S. Medical College | Mumbai | 675 - 685 |
| Grant Medical College | Mumbai | 670 - 680 |
| Madras Medical College | Chennai | 665 - 675 |
| College Name | Location | Expected Score |
|---|---|---|
| Kasturba Medical College (KMC) | Manipal | 650 - 660 |
| Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) | Pune | 640 - 650 |
| St. John's Medical College | Bangalore | 630 - 640 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College | Belgaum | 620 - 630 |
| DY Patil Medical College | Pune | 610 - 620 |
| Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences | Bangalore | 600 - 610 |
| MGIMS Wardha | Maharashtra | 590 - 600 |
* Note: The expected scores listed above are approximate guidelines based on previous counseling rounds. Actual cut-offs may vary depending on student preferences and exam difficulty.
How counseling works across rounds. Following the steps properly keeps you in the race for a seat.
Register on the MCC website (for All India Quota, Deemed, Central Universities) or state portals (for 85% State Quota seats) when registration windows open.
Pay the non-refundable registration fee and the refundable security deposit. Deposits vary: Rs 10,000 for AIQ government seats and up to Rs 2,00,000 for Deemed university seats.
Select and arrange your preferred medical colleges. You must lock your preferences before the system deadline to lock in choices.
Allotments are declared round-wise based on your rank, category, and preferences. Rounds include Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and a Stray Vacancy round.
Report to the allotted medical college physically with original documents to complete verification, pay tuition fees, and secure enrollment.
If you receive a seat in Round 1 but seek a better option, you can opt for college upgrade in subsequent rounds by choosing the option during reporting.
Ensure you have the original copies of all these documents ready before counseling registration begins.
Issued by NTA. Essential during physical reporting.
Official result sheet containing score, percentile, and rank.
Used for candidate age/date of birth verification.
Proof of eligibility and subject requirements (PCB).
Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID, or PAN Card.
Must match the photo uploaded in the NEET application.
Generated online after seat allotment in a round.
Mandatory for claiming 85% State Quota college seats.
SC, ST, OBC, EWS, or PwD certificates if claiming quota.
Understanding the difference helps you register on the right portals at the right time.
| Feature | 15% All India Quota (AIQ) | 85% State Quota |
|---|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC / DGHS) | Respective State Counseling Authorities (e.g. KEA, DMER) |
| Domicile Restriction | No domicile restriction. Open to all Indian citizens. | Strict domicile required (except for private management seats). |
| Eligible Colleges | 15% seats in all Govt medical colleges + AIIMS, JIPMER, Deemed | 85% seats in state Govt colleges + 100% seats in state private colleges |
| Typical Cut-off Ranks | Very high cut-off scores (e.g. 620-650+ for UR in Govt) | Relatively lower cut-off scores than All India Quota seats |
| Security Deposit | Rs 10,000 (Govt) or Rs 2,00,000 (Deemed University) | Varies by state (typically Rs 10,000 to Rs 1,00,000) |
Answers to critical questions about NEET UG exam scores and counseling rounds.
Yes. You are fully eligible to register and participate in both counseling processes simultaneously. We encourage candidates to register on both portals to maximize their chances of securing a seat in government or private medical colleges.
The Free Exit rule applies to Round 1 of MCC AIQ counseling. If you are allotted a seat in Round 1 but choose not to report to the college, you do not lose your registration fee or refundable security deposit. You can participate directly in Round 2 without penalty.
If you are not allotted any seat throughout the counseling rounds, or if you take a free exit, your deposit is refunded by the authority to the bank account from which the payment was made. It takes 1-3 months after counseling ends to process refunds.
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