The NEET UG counselling session for 2024 is scheduled to begin today, July 6th. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is expected to release a detailed notification and schedule on its official website, mcc.nic.in. The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) was conducted on May 5th by the NTA for admissions to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other related courses. However, the exams faced allegations of irregularities, and the case is currently pending in the Supreme Court.
The MCC NEET counselling process covers 15% of seats under the All India Quota, along with seats in central universities such as Aligarh Muslim University, Banaras Hindu University, University of Delhi, and the Faculty of Dentistry at Jamia Milia Islamia. It also includes seats in colleges under the Employee State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) and the Armed Forces Medical College in Pune.
Step-by-step guide to check the schedule and apply on the MCC website:
1. Visit the MCC’s official website at mcc.nic.in.
2. On the UG counselling page, locate the NEET UG counselling schedule provided under the “eservices/Schedule” tab.
3. Apply for online counselling.
4. Register to get access to login details.
5. Fill out the application form.
6. Upload required documents and complete the payment process.
7. Click on ‘Submit’ to finalize the application form.
Documents required for NEET UG counselling:
Candidates will need to gather essential documents, including:
* NEET UG admit card
* NEET UG scorecard
* Aadhaar or pan card
* Original and attested copies of Class 12 marksheet and certificate
* Six to eight passport-size photographs
* Caste certificate (if applicable)
2024 NEET UG controversy update:
On July 5th, the NTA informed the Supreme Court that cancelling the controversy-ridden NEET-UG 2024 examination would be highly counterproductive and detrimental to the larger public interest, particularly to the career prospects of those who cleared it. The NTA argued that other individual instances of alleged use of unfair means by certain candidates are minimal and do not correlate with the purported malpractices cited by the petitioners.
The NTA highlighted measures taken to ensure the integrity of the examination process, stating that 63 cases of unfair means were reported. A committee has been established to submit recommendations for appropriate action. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a batch of pleas on July 8th, including those alleging irregularities in the examination held on May 5th and seeking a direction for it to be held again. (With inputs from PTI)
