Madhya Pradesh has a specific reservation policy for MBBS and BDS admissions through NEET counselling. Madhya Pradesh’s Scheduled Tribes (ST), Scheduled Castes (SC), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) receive 50% of the seats. Additionally, there is a 30% horizontal reservation for women candidates in each category.
The minimum marks required for eligibility in the reserved category are slightly lower than those in the unreserved category. Physically Handicapped (PH) candidates have a separate quota with specific eligibility requirements. Unfilled reserved category seats are filled with candidates from other categories based on merit.
Contents
- 1 Reservation of Seats
- 2 Frequently Asked Questions
- 2.1 Q. How much of the quota is reserved for Scheduled Tribes (ST), Scheduled Castes (SC), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) in Madhya Pradesh for NEET counselling?
- 2.2 Q. What documents do I need to submit if I am applying under the reserved category (ST, SC, or OBC)?
- 2.3 Q. Is there a reservation for students with disabilities (Physically Handicapped – PH) in Madhya Pradesh for NEET counselling?
Reservation of Seats
Reservation for Scheduled Tribes (ST), Scheduled Castes (SC), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) of Madhya Pradesh
- ST: 20% seats reserved
- SC: 16% seats reserved
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 14% of seats reserved
- Candidates need a valid Madhya Pradesh domicile certificate.
Horizontal reservation for women candidates.
- Women candidates will be given 30% reservation in each category (ST, SC, OBC, and Unreserved) based on their merit.
Required Documents for Reserved Category Candidates:
- Madhya Pradesh authorities issued an original caste certificate.
- Proof of Madhya Pradesh residence (domicile certificate).
Reservation of Physically Handicapped (PH) Candidates
- 3% of seats are reserved for PH candidates who are Madhya Pradesh residents.
- Candidates with lower-limb disabilities will be given priority (50% to 70%).
Filling Vacant Reserved Category Seats
- Filling Reserved Category Seats: Eligible SC candidates fill ST vacancies, and vice versa.
- If no ST or SC candidates apply, eligible OBC candidates will fill the vacancies.
- Unfilled seats are opened to eligible unreserved category candidates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How much of the quota is reserved for Scheduled Tribes (ST), Scheduled Castes (SC), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) in Madhya Pradesh for NEET counselling?
A. A total of 50% of the seats are reserved for ST, SC, and OBC candidates who are residents of Madhya Pradesh. This includes a further 30% horizontal reservation for women within each of these categories.
Q. What documents do I need to submit if I am applying under the reserved category (ST, SC, or OBC)?
A. You will need to provide an original caste certificate issued by the Competent Authority/District Collector of Madhya Pradesh. The certificate must be valid (issued within 3 months of counselling) and contain the dispatch number, date, and signature of the issuing officer, along with the seal.
Q. Is there a reservation for students with disabilities (Physically Handicapped – PH) in Madhya Pradesh for NEET counselling?
A. Yes, 3% of the seats are reserved for PH candidates who are residents of Madhya Pradesh and have a locomotor disability in the lower limbs ranging from 40% to 70%. You will need a certificate in the prescribed form from the District Medical Board and an eligibility certificate from the Superintendent of, Vocational Rehabilitation Centre for Physically Handicapped.