MCC Counselling: Post-Registration Procedures

 

 

The Medical Counselling Committee is the central conducting authority that counsels Medical and Dental seats nationwide. The National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET-UG) is the standardized test to secure admissions to medical colleges in India. Being the elaborate process that MCC Counselling is, medical aspirants must possess a rock-solid knowledge of all the procedures behind allocating a medical seat. 

 

Entering college choices according to requirements, understanding the seat allotment process, and available options after every Counselling round are important to ensure a mistake-free application. The first section of this article covered every vital detail of the MCC Counselling process up to candidate registration and the steps to fill out the registration form. 

 

 

The first half of this article covered these MCC Counselling topics:

 

1. About the National Testing Agency and its roles and responsibilities

 

2. NEET UG - Particulars, Exam Pattern, Timelines, Qualifying Cut-offs

 

3. MCC Counselling - Roles and Percentage-wise Seat Distribution for NEET UG, PG, and Super Speciality

 

4. Types of MCC Counselling and 2023 MCC Counselling Schedule

 

5. MCC Counselling Registration form filling procedure 

 

This section of the guide to MCC Counselling is a one-stop resource for all subsequent steps after the registration form filling. 

 

Hello Mentor’s tools and services are tailor-made for aspiring medical students. We aid students with our long-standing expertise in medical education through Pre and Post-Exam guidance and assistance. Hello Mentor’s broad coverage of all aspects of the NEET exam and Counselling processes allows students to make informed and strategic decisions. 

 

 

Also Read MCC Counselling: Hello Mentor's Step-by-Step Guide

 

 

 

 

 

The above flowchart gives a layman’s overview of MCC’s Counselling process until the completion of Round 1. This Hello Mentor guide aims to clarify the user about the procedures after the Registration form filling. The following steps include:

 

   1. Choice Filling

   2. Seat Allotment Process

   3. Round-wise Result Declaration

   4. Candidate options after the publishing of results

 

 

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MCC Counselling: Choice Filling, Seat Allotment, and Result Declaration

 

 

 

MCC Counselling generally lasts three rounds, followed by a Stray Vacancy round if necessary. After the registration process is completed, the next step is Choice Filling. The candidates must insert their medical college of choice according to their requirements. 

 

Several factors may lead the candidate to enter a particular college choice, from the institute type (Government, Private, Deemed, Central Universities), fee structures, seat type, NEET-UG cut-offs, and candidate’s category. 

 

The choice-filling window for Round 1 lasted five days in 2023, from July 22nd to 26th. Once satisfied with the choices entered, the candidate can move on to the Seat Allotment process, which takes two days, followed by the result declaration. As of 2024, the Medical Counselling Committee allows for Fresh Choice filling for Rounds 2 and 3, including the Stray Vacancy round. 

 

Hello Mentor’s Choice Filling/Option Entry service shortlists and prioritizes best-fit medical colleges based on your requirements. It ensures a mistake-free choice-filling process, which, more often than not, is where students commit the most errors during the counselling process. 

 

 

Also Read MBBS Seats in Government Colleges 

 

 

 

MCC Counselling: Round 1 Process

 

 

 

 

Upon result declaration of the seat allotments, the candidates have two choices with underlying options within them. If an aspirant chooses to go forward with the allotment, they can:

 

  1. Accept the allotted seat, Report to the college, and Exit the counselling process

 

  2. Accept the allotted seat, Report to the college, but choose for Upgradation 

 

  3. Deny the seat and Exit the counselling process with no forfeiture

 

(Candidates choosing options b or c can enter Round 2 of counselling)

 

If the candidate is not allotted a seat in the first round, they can directly enter Round 2 of MCC Counselling. 

 

 

Also Read A Record 23.3 Lakh Candidates Appear for NEET UG 2024

 

 

MCC Counselling: Round 2 Process

 

 

 

For the second round of MCC Counselling, candidates have the same options as Round 1 if they want to proceed with their allotment. Registration for MCC Counselling Round 2 ran from August 9 to 14, 2023. 

 

The choice-filling window was between August 10 and 15, with the results published on August 18. The seat allotment process between Choice Filling and Result declaration took two days. 

 

 

 

 

However, if the candidate has previously applied for a seat upgrade in Round 2 but has not received one, they can:

 

1. Report the college allotted in Round 1 or choose upgradation in Round 3

 

   2. Move ahead to Round 3 if you have not allocated a seat yet

 

Candidates have a reporting window of 1 week after the result declaration. 

 

 

Also Read Important Update: A Record 23,81,833 Registrations for NEET UG 2024

 

 

 

MCC Counselling: Round 3 Process

 

 

 

The third round, popularly known as the Mop-Up round of the counselling process, is generally the final phase of seat allotments. A Stray Vacancy round occurs if any unfilled seats remain post-Round 3. 

 

1. Accept the seat, Report to the college, and Exit counselling

 

   2. Deny the allocation and Exit the counselling environment with forfeiture of Security Deposit

 

 

Candidates without any seat allotments move on to the Stray Vacancy round. With the entire MCC Counselling process now covered, students can navigate the maze of procedures and steps involved. NEET UG remains the standard entrance exam for admissions to premier medical institutes and courses countrywide. Hello Mentor offers step-by-step guidance for NEET UG and PG aspirants from preparation to admission. 

 

We offer comprehensive NEET guidance and suggest effective study techniques to help you excel in your preparation. Our services enhance your study experience. Visit Hello Mentor to learn more about the services we provide.

 

 

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