National Testing Agency (NTA) announced the NEET 2024 results and cutoff on June 4, 2024, with a significant increase in the qualifying cutoff for each category compared to the last year. This increase is due to a high number of top candidates, resulting in higher cutoffs for medical colleges. Due to result controversies, a further re-neet exam was held on June 23, 2024, and the official results were announced on July 1, 2024, with the NEET cutoff remaining the same. The merit list was updated, reducing the number of toppers from 67 to 61.
As per reports, the NEET 2024 counselling process, conducted by the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC), will start from 1st Aug 2024 (Tentative). The MCC will complete the seat matrix and issue a complete counselling schedule soon. State counselling authorities will conduct counselling for 85% of seats in government medical colleges and 100% of seats in private medical colleges. Meanwhile, the MCC will conduct the remaining 15% of seats from the All India Quota.
NEET 2024 qualifying cutoffs vary from 720-162 for the general category to 142-127 for the ST PH category. As the counselling dates approach, candidates are recommended to check the MCC’s official website, MCC.nic.in, for the most recent notifications on registration, application processes, and the whole counselling schedule.
Contents
- 1 NEET Counseling Date 2024
- 2 NEET Counseling Cut Off 2024
- 3 NEET Counseling Date & Cutoff 2024 FAQs
- 3.1 When will NEET 2024 counseling start?
- 3.2 How can I check the NEET 2024 counseling dates?
- 3.3 What is the NEET cutoff score for 2024 counseling?
- 3.4 How is the NEET cutoff score determined?
- 3.5 Can the NEET counseling date and cutoff change?
- 3.6 What if my score is below the NEET cutoff?
- 3.7 Where can I get the latest updates on NEET 2024 counseling and cutoff?
NEET Counseling Date 2024
As per the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), the NEET UG 2024 counselling process is expected to commence on 14th Aug 2024 and counselling registration will start from the first week of Aug 2024. Below is the anticipated schedule for the NEET UG 2024 counselling:
| Counselling Schedule For First Round | |
| Event | Date |
| Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix by the Participating Institutes and NMC | 14 Aug to 15 Aug 2024 |
| Registration/Payment | 14 Aug to 20 Aug 2024 |
| Choice Filling/Locking | 16 Aug to 20 Aug 2024 |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | 21 Aug to 22 Aug 2024 |
| Result | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Uploading of documents by the candidates | Will be Announced |
| Reporting/ Joining | 24 Aug to 29 Aug 2024 |
| Verification of Joined candidates Data by institutes Sharing of data by MCC | 30 Aug to 31 Aug 2024 |
| Counselling Schedule For Second Round | |
| Event | Date |
| Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix by the Participating Institutes and NMC | 4 Sep to 5 Sep 2024 |
| Registration/Payment | 5 Sep to 10 Sep 2024 |
| Choice Filling/Locking | 6 Sep to 10 Sep 2024 |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | 11 Sep to 12 Sep 2024 |
| Result | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Uploading of documents by the candidates | Will be Announced |
| Reporting/ Joining | 14 Sep to 20 Sep 2024 |
| Verification of Joined candidates Data by institutes Sharing of data by MCC | 21 Sep to 22 Sep 2024 |
| Counselling Schedule For Mop-Up Round | |
| Event | Date |
| Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix by the Participating Institutes and NMC | 25 Sep to 26 Sep 2024 |
| Registration/Payment | 26 Sep to 2 Oct 2024 |
| Choice Filling/Locking | 27 Sep to 2 Oct 2024 |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | 3 Oct to 4 Oct 2024 |
| Result | 5 Oct 2024 |
| Uploading of documents by the candidates | Will be Announced |
| Reporting/ Joining | 6 Oct to 12 Oct 2024 |
| Verification of Joined candidates Data by institutes Sharing of data by MCC | 13 Oct to 15 Oct 2024 |
| Stray Vacancy Round | |
| Event | Date |
| Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix by the Participating Institutes and NMC | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Registration/Payment | 16 Oct to 20 Oct 2024 |
| Choice Filling/Locking | 17 Oct to 20 Oct 2024 |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | 21 Oct to 22 Oct 2024 |
| Result | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Uploading of documents by the candidates | Will be Announced |
| Reporting/ Joining | 24 Oct to 30 Oct 2024 |
| Verification of Joined candidates Data by institutes Sharing of data by MCC | —— |
NEET Counseling Cut Off 2024
National Testing Agency (NTA) successfully conducted the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG Exam) on 05 May 2024. This important examination for aspirants seeking admission into medical and dental courses across India saw participation from over 24 lakh candidates. These examinations were held in 4750 centres across 571 cities in India, as well as in 14 cities. Due to some candidates experiencing time loss during the original examination, a re-examination was conducted on 23 June 2024 for 1563 affected candidates. The cutoff percentiles and qualifying marks for NEET 2024 are listed below by category:
| Category | Qualifying Percentile | 2023 Marks Range | 2023 Total Candidates | 2024 Marks Range | 2024 Total Candidates |
| UR/EWS | 50th Percentile | 720 – 137 | 10,14,372 | 720 – 162 | 11,65,334 |
| OBC | 40th Percentile | 136 – 107 | 88,592 | 161 – 127 | 1,00,876 |
| SC | 40th Percentile | 136 – 107 | 29,918 | 161 – 127 | 34,420 |
| ST | 40th Percentile | 136 – 107 | 12,437 | 161 – 127 | 14,414 |
| UR/EWS & PH | 45th Percentile | 136 – 121 | 405 | 161 – 144 | 473 |
| OBC & PH | 40th Percentile | 120 – 107 | 179 | 143 – 127 | 269 |
| SC & PH | 40th Percentile | 120 – 107 | 50 | 143 – 127 | 54 |
| ST & PH | 40th Percentile | 120 – 108 | 23 | 142 – 127 | 13 |
| Total | 11,45,976 | 13,15,853 |
Category-wise Number of Candidates Registered, Appeared, and Qualified in 2023 and 2024
| Category | NEET (UG) – 2023 | NEET (UG) – 2024 | ||||
| Registered | Appeared | Qualified | Registered | Appeared | Qualified | |
| OBC | 8,90,150 | 8,73,173 | 5,25,194 | 10,54,277 | 10,26,321 | 6,18,525 |
| SC | 3,03,318 | 2,94,995 | 1,53,674 | 3,56,727 | 3,44,309 | 1,78,741 |
| ST | 1,32,490 | 1,26,121 | 56,381 | 1,57,115 | 1,50,178 | 68,501 |
| General | 6,07,131 | 5,92,110 | 3,12,405 | 6,47,260 | 6,25,446 | 3,33,929 |
| EWS | 1,54,373 | 1,52,197 | 98,322 | 1,90,700 | 1,86,908 | 1,16,157 |
| Total | 20,87,462 | 20,38,596 | 11,45,976 | 24,06,079 | 23,33,162 | 13,15,853 |
| Gender | NEET (UG) – 2023 | NEET (UG) – 2024 | ||||
| Registered | Appeared | Qualified | Registered | Appeared | Qualified | |
| Male | 9,02,936 | 8,81,967 | 4,90,374 | 10,29,198 | 9,98,205 | 5,46,566 |
| Female | 11,84,513 | 11,56,618 | 6,55,599 | 13,76,863 | 13,34,940 | 7,69,277 |
| Third gender | 13 | 11 | 3 | 18 | 17 | 10 |
| Total | 20,87,462 | 20,38,596 | 11,45,976 | 24,06,079 | 23,33,162 | 13,15,853 |
NEET Counseling Date & Cutoff 2024 FAQs
When will NEET 2024 counseling start?
MCC has released a notice that NEET UG Counselling will start from 14th Aug 2024 and registration will commence from the first week of Aug 2024.
How can I check the NEET 2024 counseling dates?
You can check the NEET 2024 counselling dates on the official MCC website, state counselling authority websites, and official notifications.
What is the NEET cutoff score for 2024 counseling?
NEET cutoff score for 2024 counselling varies by category and reflects the minimum marks required for candidates to qualify for the counselling process. For the UR/EWS category, the cutoff percentile is 50th, with a score range of 720-162. For OBC, SC, and ST categories, the cutoff percentile is 40th, with a score range of 161-127. The cutoff for UR/EWS-PwD candidates is set at the 45th percentile, with a score range of 161-144. For the OBC-PwD and SC-PwD categories, the cutoff percentile is 40th, with a score range of 143-127, and for ST-PwD, it is the 40th percentile with a score range of 142-127.
How is the NEET cutoff score determined?
NEET cutoff score is determined based on several factors: the number of candidates appearing for the exam, the overall difficulty level of the exam, the performance of candidates, the number of available seats, and category-wise reservation policies. These factors collectively influence the minimum marks required for candidates to qualify for the NEET counselling process.
Can the NEET counseling date and cutoff change?
Yes, the NEET counselling dates and cutoff can change based on decisions made by the MCC and state counselling authorities. Always check official sources for the latest updates.
What if my score is below the NEET cutoff?
If your score is below the NEET cutoff, you will not be eligible for the counselling process and, therefore, cannot secure a seat in a medical or dental college through NEET.
Where can I get the latest updates on NEET 2024 counseling and cutoff?
You can get the latest updates on NEET 2024 counselling and cutoff on the official MCC website, state counselling authority websites, and through subscribing to our official Whatsapp & Telegram channels.