Meghalaya NEET Counselling 2024

Meghalaya NEET Counselling 2024, conducted by the Directorate of Health Services, Government of Meghalaya, marks a crucial step for aspiring medical students seeking admission to MBBS courses within the state. While the official dates haven’t been announced yet, understanding the general process can help you prepare effectively.

This counselling applies to two types of seats: the All India Quota (AIQ) and the State Quota. AIQ seats require online registration and counselling from the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). For State Quota seats, the offline process includes registration, document verification, choice filling, and seat allocation rounds conducted by the Directorate.  

Meghalaya NEET Counselling 2024 Highlights 

Counselling Specifics	Details
Counselling Name	Meghalaya NEET Counselling 2024
Counselling Conducting Authority	Directorate of Health Services, Government of Meghalaya
Effective Entrance Exam	NEET Conducted by the NTA.
Courses Offered	MBBS and BDS
No. Of Medical Colleges in Meghalaya	1
No. Of Dental Colleges in Meghalaya	--
Total No. Of Medical seats In Meghalaya	50
Total No. Of Dental seats In Meghalaya	--
No. Of Counselling round	4
Date of Counselling Start	24 JULY 2024 (Tentative)
Official website	https://meghealth.gov.in/

Meghalaya NEET Counselling 2024 Important Dates 

Round 1

Event	Date
Registration/ Payment	24 JULY 2024 (Tentative)
Choice Filling/ Locking	To Be Announced
Verification	To Be Announced
Seat Allotment	To Be Announced
Provisional Result	To Be Announced
Final Result	To Be Announced
Reporting To The Allotted Institute	To Be Announced

Round 2

Event	Date
Registration/ Payment	To Be Announced
Choice Filling/ Locking	To Be Announced
Verification	To Be Announced
Seat Allotment	To Be Announced
Provisional Result	To Be Announced
Final Result	To Be Announced
Reporting To The Allotted Institute	To Be Announced

Meghalaya NEET Counselling Eligibility Criteria

Criteria	Description
Nationality	Indian citizen or OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) or PIO (Person of Indian Origin) cardholder
Domicile	Permanent resident of Meghalaya
Age	17-25 years old as of December 31, 2024
Qualifying Exam	Passed Class 12 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as core subjects
Minimum Marks	50% for General category, 40% for SC/ST/OBC categories, 45% for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) in Class 12 or equivalent exam
NEET Qualification	Qualified in NEET-UG 2024 with a score above the cutoff set by the Medical Council of India (MCI)
Additional Requirements	May require additional documents like domicile certificate, category certificate (if applicable), and disability certificate (for PWD)

NEET Counselling 2024 Cut-Off

Category	Cut-Off Percentile	NEET Cut-Off 2023	NEET Cut-Off 2024	No. Of Candidates
UR/EWS	50th Percentile	720-137	720-162	11,65,334
OBC	40th Percentile	136-107	161-127	1,00,876
SC	40th Percentile	136-107	161-127	34,420
ST	40th Percentile	136-107	161-127	14,414
UR/EWS-PwD	45th Percentile	136-121	151-144	469
OBC-PwD	40th Percentile	120-107	143-127	269
SC-PwD	40th Percentile	120-107	143-127	54
ST-PwD	40th Percentile	120-107	142-127	13

Meghalaya NEET Counselling 2024 Procedures

Counselling Registrations 

1. Visit the official website:

• Go to https://www.neigrihms.gov.in/ 

2. Download the application form:

• Look for the "MBBS Admission" section or download the link for the application form.

3. Fill out the application carefully:

• Ensure you have all the required information like personal details, education qualifications, and NEET score.
• Double-check all entries before submitting.

4. Choose your submission method:

Option A: Submit in person:

• Place the completed form in an envelope labelled "Application for MBBS Admission".
• Drop the envelope in the box located outside the Examination Cell, Director's Block, NEIGRIHMS.

Option B: Submit by mail (Speed Post only):

• Address the envelope to Examination Cell, NEIGRIHMS, Director's Block, P.O. - Mawdiangdiang, Shillong - 793018

Counselling Process

1. Registration and Fee Payment:

• Complete the application form (see previous steps).
• Pay the non-refundable registration fee (₹500) and refundable tuition fee via online payment methods or through challan deposited at any bank.
• Submit the original challan (NEIGRIHMS copy) with your application form.

2. Wait for Counselling List:

• Check the official website for the list of candidates called for counselling and any waiting lists.

3. Attend Medical Examination (if called):

• If shortlisted, attend the mandatory medical examination at the Institute at your own expense.

4. Counselling:

• No marks are considered, selection is solely based on NEET score and percentile.
• Pay the full admission fee if declared medically fit.
• Second and third counselling rounds might occur to fill vacant seats.

5. Admission and Joining:

• Attend classes on the first day as mandated. Non-attendance without permission may lead to cancellation.

6. Bond Fee:

• Execute a bond on the required stamp paper at admission. Failing to complete the course incurs a ₹10 lakh penalty002

Meghalaya NEET Counselling Document Requirement

• Domicile certificate
• Admit Card of NEET-UG Exam 2024.
• Score Card of NEET-UG Exam-2024.
• Age Proof Certificate
• Pass Certificate of Class X and Class XII
• Mark Sheet of Class XII
• EWS certificate issued by the competent authority (for those candidates applying under EWS Category)
• Passport photograph

NEET UG Counselling 2024

NEET Counselling 2024 Primarily consist of Registrations, Choice filling, Choice Locking, Seat Allotment, Commencement of Round of Counselling, Upgradation and Reporting to Colleges which very Step to follow ensuring the smooth and effective way to complete counselling and get admitted to your desired colleges and making your dream come true as medical aspirant, Here’re some about steps to follow during Counselling Process;

Step 1: Registration 

• First and Foremost step to follow for Counselling is registration, Visit to the Medical Counselling Committee’s official website (Click Here).
• Then Locate the Registration link named ‘UG Counselling Registrations’ and Click on it
• After registration link has opened carefully filled up the registration form mentioning you personal details, academic details and other important details.
• After filling out registration form, make the payment for registration in make payment Section using the debit card or UPI.
• Once the payment is done, you will have the ‘preview’ where you can preview the registration and check whether details you have provided are correct or Not. Once you checked all the details you have provided click on ‘okay’. Take print out of registration or download pdf form for future references 
• Once registration is done click on the log out from the registration and move onward to choice filling Sections 

Step 2: Choice Filling 

• Upon registration the next step to follow is ‘Choice Filling’ where you can prefer list of Medical and dental colleges of your choice ensuring the best options for medical journey 
• After registration. Login again for the choice filling  with details you have provided during registration.
• Once you have logged in to choice filling, now you can fillied up choices for list of collehges which are best suited for you. 
• There is no limit for the list of choices you can select.
• Onces the choice filling is done move on to Choice locking section.

Step 3: Choice Locking 

• Once you selected all your perferred choice move on to the Choic Locking section ensuring that choices you have selected will be used in first round of NEET Counselling.
• Once you checked throughly through your selected perference, start locking all the colleges.
• Once you have locked all the choices, you can’t change the perference untill next round of counselling so carefully lock the choices

Step 4: Rounds of Counselling 

 The counselling for medical and dental will conducted with four rounds of Counselling while each round follows typical steps such as registration (for first round only. Auto Consideration for the other rounds), Choice filling and locking, seat allottment, result and document verification and reporting to allotted colleges;

Round 1:

• Register: Pay fees and register on MCC website.
• Choices: Fill and lock preferred colleges & courses.
• Seat Allotment: Based on rank & choices, get a seat.
• Results & Documents: Check result, upload certificates.
• Reporting: Report to college with documents (upgrade option).

Round 2:

• Automatic Consideration: No need to register if not allotted in Round 1.
• Fresh Registration: Register for Round 2 if new or missed Round 1.
• Choices: Fill new choices and lock them.
• Seat Allotment & Reporting: Similar to Round 1.
• Upgrade: Upgraded candidates need relieving from Round 1 seat.

Round 3:

• Automatic Consideration: Similar to Round 2.
• Fresh Registration: Similar to Round 2.
• Choices & Reporting: Similar to Round 1 & 2.

Final Stray Vacancy Round:

• Register: New registration required.
• Elimination: Candidates with seats are eliminated.
• Vacancy Round: Fill choices for vacant seats.
• Seat Allotment: Based on merit in this round.
• Joining: Join allotted seat or face consequences.

Step 5: Seat Allottment Process for the Rounds 

Here’s how seat allottment process works;

Common Steps for All Rounds:

• Choices Locked: After the choice filling window closes, your choices are locked.
• Rank Processing: Your NEET score and category are used to calculate your rank.
• Seat Allocation Algorithm: Seats are allocated based on a pre-defined algorithm considering:

1. Your rank in NEET Exam
2. Your locked choices
3. Seat availability in your chosen colleges and courses
4. Reservation categories

• Seat Allotment Results: Results are announced on the official website (MCC for AIQ, state websites for state quota).

Seat Acceptance:

If Allotted:

• Download your allotment letter.
• Upload required documents within the stipulated timeframe.
• Report to the allotted college with original documents for physical verification.

Not Allotted:

• Wait for the next round or consider Stray Vacancy Round (if applicable).

Step 6: Upgradations 

round but get a higher rank or preferred choice in a subsequent round. Here's a simplified breakdown:

Eligibility:

• Only applicable if you were allotted a seat in Round 1 or 2.
• Not possible in the Final Stray Vacancy Round.

Steps:

• Check Upgradation Option: After each round's result, see if upgradation is allowed in the next round.
• New Choices (Optional): If allowed, you can add or modify your choices for upgradation during the specified window.
• Locking: Lock your final choices for upgradation before the deadline.
• Upgradation Results: Wait for the next round's seat allotment results.
• Upgraded or Not Upgraded:

1. Upgraded: You'll receive an allotment letter for the new seat. Follow the acceptance steps (document upload, reporting) at the new college.
2. Not Upgraded: You retain your previous seat allocation.

Steps 7: Reporting to Allotted Colleges 

Once you're allotted a seat in your desired college through NEET Counselling, it's time to secure your spot! Here's a simplified breakdown of the reporting process:

Steps:

• Download Allotment Letter: Access and download your official seat allotment letter from the MCC website (for AIQ) or your state counselling authority's website.
• Document Verification: Prepare all required documents as mentioned in the allotment letter and official guidelines. These typically include:

1. Admit card, scorecard, mark sheets, certificates
2. Proof of identity and date of birth
3. Category certificate (if applicable)
4. Allotment letter
5. Photocopies of all documents

• Reporting Deadline: Strictly adhere to the reporting deadline specified in your allotment letter. Late reporting can lead to cancellation of your seat.
• Physical Reporting: Visit the allotted college in person within the stipulated timeframe. Carry the original documents for verification.
• Document Verification at College: College authorities will verify your documents and confirm your admission.
• Fee Payment: Pay the necessary fees as per the college's instructions.
• Seat Confirmation: Upon successful document verification and fee payment, your seat in the college is confirmed.

Documents Required

• Allotment Letter issued by MCC

• Admit Cards of Exam issued by NTA.

• NEET 2024 Result/ Rank letter issued by NTA.

• Date of Birth Certificate (if Metric Certificate does not bear the same)

• Class 10th Certificate

• Class 10+2 Certificate

• Class 10+2 Marks Sheet

• Eight (8) Passport size photograph same as affixed on the application

• form.

• Proof of identity (Aadhar/ PAN/ Driving Licence/ Passport)

NEET Counselling 2024 Fees

Non-Refundable Fees  (Registrations) 

Institutions	UR	SC/ST/OBC/PwD
15% AIQ/ Central Universities	INR 1,000	INR 500
Deemed Universities	INR 5,000	INR 5,000

Refundable Tuition Fees 

Institutions	UR	SC/ST/OBC/PwD
15% AIQ/ Central Universities	INR 10,000/-	INR 5,000/-
Deemed Universities	INR 25,000/-	INR 25,000/-

Admission Process

After receiving your allotment letter:

• Pay Fees: Follow instructions on the letter and university website to pay the centralized advance tuition fee.
• Report to College: Visit the allotted college in person within the specified timeframe. Bring the following documents:

1. Allotment letter
2. Proof of centralized fee payment
3. High School (10th) certificate (age proof)
4. Intermediate (10+2) certificate and marksheet
5. NEET UG 2023 Admit Card and Result/Rank letter
6. Category certificates (if applicable)
7. PWD certificate (if applicable)
8. Kashmiri Migrants certificates (if applicable) - Refer to information bulletin
9. Domicile certificate (Uttarakhand candidates only)
10. Valid ID proof
11. Other documents requested by the college (check website or contact them)
12. Bank Demand Draft for remaining fees (tuition, hostel, etc.)

Complete Admission: Your admission is finalized only after receiving the official admission letter from the college within the specified time.

Participating Colleges in Meghalaya NEET Counselling 2024

Medical Colleges in Meghalaya 

List of Government Medical Colleges in Meghalaya 

Name and Address of Medical College/Medical Institution	University Name	Management of College	Year of Inspection of College	Annual Intake (Seats)	Average Fees
North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Instt. of Health and Medical Sciences, Shillong	North Eastern Hill University, Shillong	Govt.	2008	50	47,600/-

Meghalaya NEET Counselling Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who conducts Meghalaya NEET Counselling 2024?

A. The Directorate of Health Services, Government of Meghalaya, supervises the admissions.

Q. When will the Meghalaya NEET Counselling 2024 application be out?

A. The exact dates for the application and counselling process haven't been announced yet. Stay updated on the official website: http://meghealth.gov.in/

Q. On which mode will the Meghalaya NEET Counselling be conducted?

A. The application process is online, but the counselling itself is conducted offline.

Q. Who will be eligible for Meghalaya NEET Counselling 2024?

A. Students who have qualified for NEET 2024 and meet the domicile requirements (varies for UG and PG courses).

Q. What are the domicile requirements?

A. Details about domicile requirements for different categories (state quota, NRI quota, etc.) will be available on the official website once the notification is released.

Q.How can I apply for Meghalaya NEET Counselling 2024?

A. Wait for the official notification and application link on http://meghealth.gov.in/ . The process will likely involve online registration, uploading documents, and participating in offline counselling rounds.

Q. What documents are required for Meghalaya NEET Counselling 2024?

A. The exact list will be available in the official notification, but typically includes NEET scorecard, admit card, domicile certificate, ID proof, etc.

Q. What is the expected NEET cutoff for Meghalaya 2024?

A. It's impossible to predict accurately, but past trends and the difficulty of NEET 2024 will be considered.

Q. Will there be separate counselling for UG and PG courses?

A. Yes, there will be separate counselling processes for MBBS/BDS (UG) and PG courses.