The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially commenced the Round 1 choice-filling process for NEET UG Counselling 2024. Starting today, August 16, 2024, candidates who have registered for the counselling process can fill and lock their choices on the official website at mcc.nic.in. This marks a critical step in the journey of aspiring medical students as they move closer to securing a seat in prestigious medical institutions across India.
If you’re among the candidates participating in this process, here’s everything you need to know about filling and locking your choices for NEET UG Counselling Round 1.
NEET UG Counselling 2024
NEET UG Counselling 2024 is the centralized process for allocating seats to eligible candidates in medical and dental colleges across India. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is responsible for conducting this counselling for the All India Quota (AIQ) seats, which constitute 15% of the total seats available in government medical and dental colleges. Additionally, the counselling covers seats in deemed universities, central universities, ESIC, and AFMC colleges.
Round 1 choice filling is a crucial part of the counselling process where candidates select their preferred colleges and courses. The choices you fill in this round will be considered for the first round of seat allotment. Therefore, it is essential to carefully research and prioritize your options to maximize your chances of getting a seat in your desired institution.
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Important Dates for NEET UG Round 1 Counselling 2024
Before you proceed, make sure you are aware of the key dates for Round 1 of the NEET UG Counselling:
- Choice Filling Starts: August 16, 2024
- Last Date for Choice Filling: August 20, 2024 (until 11:55 PM)
- Choice Locking Window: August 20, 2024 (from 4:00 PM to 11:55 PM)
- Payment Facility Closes: August 20, 2024 (until 3:00 PM)
- Seat Allotment Process: August 21 – 22, 2024
- Result Announcement: August 23, 2024
- Reporting to Allotted Institutions: August 24 – 29, 2024
- Data Verification by Institutes: August 30 – 31, 2024
Step-by-Step Guide to Fill Choices for MCC NEET UG Counselling 2024
Follow these steps to fill your choices for the MCC NEET UG Round 1 Counselling:
- Visit the Official Website: Go to mcc.nic.in on your web browser.
- Click on the Choice Filling Link: On the homepage, find and click on the link titled ‘MCC NEET UG Counselling 2024 Round 1 Choice Filling’.
- Log In: Enter your NEET UG registration number, password, and the provided security pin to log in to your account.
- Fill in Your Choices: Browse through the list of available colleges and courses. Select your preferred choices by clicking on them. You can rearrange the order of your choices according to your preference.
- Save and Lock Your Choices: After filling in your choices, save them. On August 20, from 4:00 PM to 11:55 PM, you will have the option to lock your choices. Make sure to review and finalize your choices before locking them, as no further changes can be made afterward.
- Download the Confirmation Page: Once you’ve locked your choices, download the confirmation page and keep a hard copy for future reference.
Choice Locking
Once the choice-filling window closes, MCC will conduct the seat allotment process from August 21 to August 22, 2024. The results of Round 1 seat allotment will be published on August 23, 2024. Candidates who secure a seat must report to their allotted institution between August 24 and August 29, 2024. During this time, candidates need to complete the admission formalities, including document verification and fee payment.
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