Sikkim NEET Counselling 2024

Sikkim’s NEET Counselling 2024 is an important process for medical aspirants in the state who want to get into the Sikkim Manipal Institute Of Medical Sciences in Gangtok. With only one medical college offering 150 seats, competition is fierce, making the counseling process extremely important. This procedure is overseen by the Government of Sikkim’s Directorate of Technical Education, which ensures transparency and merit-based selection. Registration, document verification, choice filling, and seat allocation are all stages of the counselling process.

The Sikkim Manipal Institute Of Medical Sciences, in the capital city of Gangtok, is Sikkim’s only medical college, with only 150 seats available. This exclusivity necessitates a meticulous and equitable counselling process overseen by the Directorate of Technical Education. The institute is known for its quality education and cutting-edge facilities, making it a popular choice for aspiring doctors in the region. The counselling process aims to assign these seats to the most deserving candidates based on their NEET scores and other eligibility requirements.

The NEET counselling process, which is carried out by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Sikkim, consists of several steps designed to ensure fairness and transparency. To confirm their eligibility, candidates must first register and submit documents for verification. Following that, they engage in choice filling, which allows them to prioritize their preferences. The final step is seat allotment, which assigns seats based on candidates’ merit and preferences. The entire process is intended to ensure that only the most qualified candidates are admitted to the prestigious Sikkim Manipal Institute Of Medical Sciences, thereby maintaining high educational standards in the state’s medical sector.

Sikkim NEET Counselling 2024 Highlights

Counselling Specifics	Details
Counselling Name	Sikkim NEET Counselling 2024
Counselling Conducting Authority	Directorate of Technical Education Sikkim
Effective Entrance Exam	NEET Conducted by the NTA.
Courses Offered	MBBS and BDS
No. Of Medical Colleges in West Bengal	1
No. Of Dental Colleges in West Bengal	–
Total No. Of Medical seats In West Bengal	150
Total No. Of Dental seats In West Bengal	–
No. Of Counselling round	4 ( Stray Round is Optional)
Date of Counselling Start	Sikkim NEET Counselling 2024
Official website	/ Https://Sikkimhrdd.Org/

Sikkim NEET Counselling Important Dates 

Round 1

Event	Date
Commencement For Registration Of Online Application	Last Week Of July 2024 (Tentative)
Online Application Form Release Date	To Be Announced
Last Date For Registration Of Online Application	To Be Announced
Choice Filling And Locking	To Be Announced
Processing Of Seat Allotment	To Be Announced
Seat Allotment Result	To Be Announced
Download Provisional Seat Allotment Letter And Report At The College	To Be Announced

Round 2

Event	Date
Availability Of Dadra & Nagar Haveli NEET Counselling 2024 Application Form	To Be Announced
Last Date Of Dadra & Nagar Haveli  NEET Counselling 2024 Application Form	To Be Announced
Choice Filling And Locking	To Be Announced
Seat Allotment Result	To Be Announced
Download Provisional Seat Allotment Letter And Report At The College	To Be Announced

Mop Up Round

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

Stray Vacancy Round 

Event	Date
Seat Allotment Process	To Be Announced
Result	To Be Announced
Reporting To The Allotted Institute	To Be Announced

Sikkim NEET Counselling 2024 Eligibility Criteria 

Criteria	Details
Nationality	Indian
Domicile	Must be a permanent resident of Sikkim
Educational Qualification	Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects
Minimum Marks in 10+2	General category: 50% aggregate in PCB; Reserved categories: 40% aggregate in PCB
Age Limit	Minimum 17 years as on December 31, 2024; Upper age limit as per NEET guidelines
NEET Qualification	Must have qualified NEET 2024 with the required cutoff percentile
Application Form	Must fill the Sikkim NEET Counselling 2024 application form within the stipulated time
Document Verification	Must produce original documents for verification during the counselling process
Category Reservation	As per the norms set by the Government of Sikkim
Medical Fitness	Must be medically fit as per the standards set by the respective authorities

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

Sikkim NEET Counselling 2024 Counselling Procedure

Counselling Registrations

Wait for Official Notification: The Sikkim Department of Human Resource Development (HRDD) will announce the counselling dates and registration process on their website: https://sikkimhrdd.org/. They might also publish it in local newspapers.

Registration Website: Once the notification is out, look for the online registration link for Sikkim NEET Counselling. It might be on the HRDD website or a separate portal designated for counselling.

Registration:  Fill out the online registration form carefully. You’ll likely need details like your NEET roll number, NEET score, personal information, and domicile documents (if applicable for Sikkim state quota seats).

Uploading Documents: You might need to upload scanned copies of documents like your NEET admit card, NEET scorecard, ID proof, domicile certificate (if applicable), and any other documents specified in the notification.

Fee Payment: There might be a registration fee for the counselling process. Pay the fees online using the provided method.

Confirmation:  Review your application thoroughly before final submission. After successful registration, you’ll receive a confirmation email or notification.

Counselling Process 

Registration (Wait for Announcement):

• The Sikkim HRDD will announce the counselling dates and registration on their website: https://sikkimhrdd.org/.
• Once registration opens, complete the online form with your NEET details, personal information, and domicile documents (if applicable).
• Upload scanned copies of required documents like admit card, scorecard, ID proof, and domicile certificate (if applicable).
• Pay the registration fee (if any) online.

Choice Filling and Locking:

• After registration, a crucial step is choosing your preferred colleges and courses.
• A list of participating colleges and their MBBS/BDS seats (All India Quota & State Quota) will be available.
• Carefully prioritize your choices in the online portal, listing your most preferred options at the top.
• Once satisfied, lock your choices to confirm your preferences.

Seat Allotment (Multiple Rounds):

• The counselling authority will use your NEET score, preferences, and seat availability to allot MBBS/BDS seats in multiple rounds.
• You’ll be able to view your seat allotment result online.

Reporting at Allotted College (if Satisfied):

• If you’re happy with the allotted seat, you’ll need to report to the allotted college within the stipulated timeframe.
• During reporting, you’ll submit original documents for verification and complete admission formalities.

Upgradation (Optional):

• If you’re not satisfied with the allotted seat in a particular round, you can participate in the next round for upgradation.
• Upgradation allows you to consider higher choices on your list if seats become available.
• You can choose to retain your current seat or participate in upgradation during each round.

Final Steps:

• After the final round, if you secure a seat and complete reporting, congratulations! Your MBBS/BDS admission is confirmed.
• Those who don’t get a seat in any round can explore other options or wait for mop-up rounds (if applicable).

Documents Required 

• NEET Admit Card
• NEET Scorecard
• Class 10th Marksheet And Passing Certificate
• Class 12th Marksheet And Passing Certificate
• Category Certificate (If Applicable)
• Domicile Certificate Of Sikkim
• Character Certificate
• Transfer Certificate
• Passport-Size Photographs
• Aadhaar Card Or Any Other Valid ID Proof

NEET UG Counselling 2024

NEET Counselling 2024 Primerily consist of Registrations, Choice filling, Choice Locking, Seat Allottement, Commenceme of Round of Counselling, Upgradtion 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.

Sikkim NEET Counselling 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/-

Participating Colleges in Sikkim Haveli NEET Counselling 

Name and Address of	University Name	Management of College	Year of Inception of College	Annual Intake (Seats)	Average Fess
Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Gangtok	Sikkim Manipal Univ. of Health,Medical & Tech. Scs	Trust	2000	150	Rs. 17,00,000/-

Sikkim NEET Counselling Frequently Asked Questions 

1. When will Sikkim NEET Counselling 2024 registration begin?

A. The registration typically starts a few weeks after the NEET results are declared, which is expected to be on June 14, 2024.

2. Where can I register for Sikkim NEET Counselling 2024?

A. The online registration link will likely be available on the Sikkim HRDD website or a separate counselling portal designated by the authority.

3. What documents are required for registration?

A. This information will be confirmed in the official notification. It likely includes documents like your NEET admit card, scorecard, ID proof, domicile certificate (if applicable for Sikkim state quota seats), and any other specified documents.

4. Is there a fee for registration?

A. There might be a registration fee for the counselling process. The official notification will confirm the amount and payment method.

5. How will the counselling process work?

A. The counselling will likely involve multiple rounds such as Choice Filling & Locking, Seat Allotment, Reporting at College, & Upgradation

6. Can I participate in counselling for other states?

A. Yes. You can appear for the All India Quota (AIQ) counselling conducted by MCC for MBBS/BDS seats across India. Additionally, depending on the eligibility criteria of other states, you might be able to participate in their counselling processes as well.

7. What if I don't get a seat in any round?

A. You can explore other options like private medical colleges or wait for mop-up rounds (if applicable) where unfilled seats might be available.