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NEET PG FREQUENTLY
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Table of contents
Introduction 01

General FAQs 02

Eligibility FAQs 08

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Registration and Login FAQs 11

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Counselling Process FAQs 13

Seat Allotment FAQs 16

Admission FAQs
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INTRODUCTION
The NEET Postgraduate (PG) counselling for 2021 will be conducted by
the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on behalf of the
Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). This counselling is vital for
prospective MD, MS and PG Diploma students who have completed their
MBBS/BDS. NEET PG counselling is held in the online mode and will be
conducted in two rounds for All India Quota (AIQ) and three rounds for
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counselling 2021 may have a number of doubts and queries associated

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with various aspects of the online counselling process like eligibility,
registration, and seat allotment. In order to benefit these students, a
compilation of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) associated with
NEET PG counselling has been created.
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GENERAL FAQS
Q. What is the schedule for NEET PG 2021 examination?
A. The NEET PG exam date is September 11, 2021. The exam will be held in
computer based mode. Check the important dates of NEET PG 2021 below.

NEET PG important dates

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Release of application form February 23, 2021

Last date to register March 15, 2021

Correction window available March 19 to 21, 2021

Final edit window to rectify images April 2 to 4, 2021

NEET PG mock test

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Issuance of admit card To be announced

NEET PG exam September 11, 2021

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Declaration of result First week of October 2021*

Release of rank card Second week of October 2021*

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Publication of merit list Third week of October 2021*

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Registration and choice filling of round one Last week of October 2021*
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Seat allotment list Last week of October 2021*

Acceptance and reporting at the allotted college First week of November 2021*
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Registration and choice filling for second round Second week of November 2021*

Allotment list Third week of November 2021*

Accepting the seat and reporting at the college Third week of November 2021*

Seat matrix after round two Last week of November 2021*

Registration and choice filling round three First week of December 2021*

Allotment of seats First week of December 2021*

Reporting at the college Second week of December 2021*

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Q. How should a student choose between MD and MS?

A. The choice between Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Surgery (MS)
ideally depends upon a variety of factors including the candidate’s preference
regarding practice, nature of academics, skill and professional goals.

MD revolves around a more theoretical range of study regarding various signs

and symptoms observed amongst patients while MS is based primarily on
practice and practical experience associated with the various areas of
specialization such as surgery, gynaecology, orthopedics and obstetrics. In
simple terms, an MD is more pedagogically oriented whereas an MS is more
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MD graduates have to hone their diagnosis and therapy in various domains in
accordance with theoretical concepts prescribed in books. On the other hand,
an individual’s surgical skills plays a greater role than his or her conceptual
knowledge in the practice for MS graduates.
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To simplify this, an individual with appropriate skills of analysis, observation
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and subsequent deductions would be a good fit for the pursuit of an MD while
someone who has a certain skill with his or her hands and is not uneasy at the
sight of blood and believes in action over words are suited to pursue an MS.
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Conclusively, a few important points to note are:

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● A surgeon can play the role of a physician from time to the time but a
physician cannot take up the mantle of a surgeon.
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● Surgeons often have to deal with long and unexpected working hours as well
as irregularity in workflow whereas physicians tend to have a regular influx of
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patients as well as regularity in work timings.

● Physicians have a regular income whereas surgeons tend to have
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exceptionally high earnings, although the initial set-up costs for requisite
machines and equipment may also be high,

Q. Which is a better option - a private college equipped with advanced

equipment and infrastructure or a government college?
A. Private colleges often offering better equipment, infrastructure as well as
practical exposure are costlier than government institutions but both have their
own merits and demerits. Government colleges are attractive to prospective
students and employers due to their reputation and renown as well as low
fees. On the other hand, private institutions harbour better resources as well as
opportunities for budding professionals and provide students with a greater
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exposure to the professional industry but cost a lot more which is one
downside.

Q. Which private colleges can be considered better than government

colleges?
A. There are a number of private colleges which are considered better than
many government institutions and are popular choices because of their
well-functioning and sanitary hospitals, highly knowledgeable and skilled doctors
and nurses as well as high patient load. Some notable private institutions highly
coveted amongst prospective students include:

1. Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

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2. St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore
3. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore

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4. Christian Medical College, Vellore & Ludhiana
5. King George medical college
6. Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum
7. Dr D Y Patil college, Navi Mumbai

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Q. What are the top 5 branches for both MD and MS as well as the top
institutions which offer the same?
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A. The top 5 branches of practice/study for MD and the top institutions
offering these programs are:
● Radiology (CMC Vellore)
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● General medicine (AIIMS Delhi)

● Paediatrics (AIIMS Delhi)
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● Pulmonary medicine (Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam)

● Psychiatry (AIIMS Delhi)
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The top 5 branches of practice/study for MS and the top institutions offering these
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● General surgery (AIIMS Delhi)

● Orthopaedics (PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Tamil Nadu)
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● OBG (AIIMS Delhi)

● Ophthalmology (AIIMS Delhi)
● ENT (Sharda University, Greater Noida)

Q. What are the benefits of pursuing an MD in Dermatology which could

compensate for the challenging nature of its study and practice?
A. Dermatology has been increasingly recognized as one of the fastest
growing areas of practice for prospective MD graduates. Despite the rather
challenging nature of dermatological practice and study, there are a number of
aspects which make it a highly coveted profession both in India and abroad.
One of the newer branches of medicine, its popularity can be attributed to the
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increase and the advent of new diagnostic techniques and therapeutic

modalities like laser therapy and skin biopsy. For individuals planning to settle
abroad, dermatology is an area of practice which, when matched with the
requisite amount of skill, will earn them renown and respect amidst other local
practitioners along with a steady influx of patients. Dermatological practice is
ideally suited for physicians who prefer a spot diagnosis based approach to
treatment and are more inclined toward analytical and observatory deductions
regarding various dermatological clinical features rather than indoor
monitoring of critically ill patients. A major aspect to be kept in mind for
prospective dermatologists is that practitioners often come across visually
jarring and gruesome examples in practice. Therefore, individuals not weak of

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heart are apt for such a profession. It is often considered to have one of the
lightest work loads while simultaneously boasting of the maximum financial

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benefits. Therefore, despite the challenging nature of dermatological practice,
it is one of the best niches for budding doctors due to the perks associated
with the profession.

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Q. Why is Radiology a preferred branch amongst NEET toppers?
A. One of the most important factors in the study of Radiology is that it does
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not involve direct contact with the patients as radiologists often don’t have to
employ a spot-based analytical approach towards diagnosis. Hence,
radiologists are often also spared the responsibility generally undertaken by
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doctors who interact firsthand with patients, largely reducing the moral and
social repercussions involved.This in turn, enables radiologists to enjoy a
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relatively more harmonious lifestyle than other practitioners.

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Another major reason why radiology is a commonly selected branch is the fact
that it has a relatively low effort to profit ratio as compared to other branches. It
has been seen that there is a heavy dependency of medicine of the
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radiological diagnostic and therapeutic modalities, making radiologists an

invaluable resource for any healthcare environment. Hence most NEET
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toppers choose radiology.

Q. Are new government and private colleges worth seeking admissions

to, for MS and MD?
A. The general consensus for relatively new government and private medical
colleges is that they lack the infrastructure and resources needed. Therefore
previously well-established medical colleges would be more beneficial for
students in all ways. Unless the new college in consideration falls under a
renowned name such as AIIMS, students should first opt for already
established institutions rather than new medical colleges for the best return.
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Q. Which branch of medicine is known to be the most profitable for

students after graduation?
A. Ideally, it is very difficult to determine which branch of medicine is the most
profitable as a practitioner's earnings are often heavily dependent upon his or
her personal skill and experience in the concerned domain as well as the
individual’s learning curve.
That being said, based upon a number of modern trends in medicine, there are
certain niche practices which are generally high in demand and known to be
highly profitable as well. They include Radiology, Psychiatry, Dermatology and
General Medicine to name a few. They are sought out due to the comparatively
high profit to effort ratio as well as the steady influx of patients and

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remuneration during professional practice. Niche areas of specialty and study
such as cardiology or endocrinology also lead to a distinctively high income

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relative to other branches but often these require a significant amount of time,
focus and effort from the practitioner.
Conclusively, it can be said that taking the effort to profit ratio into
consideration, the most profitable areas of medicine are general medicine,

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radiology and dermatology. Taking only profit into consideration,
ophthalmologists, cardiologists, anaesthesiologists and orthopaedic surgeons
often are profitable careers.
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Q. Which is the most underrated medical specialty?
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A. The most underrated medical specialty by far is general surgery. The

general trend amongst students is to go in for areas like general medicine,
orthopedics, gynaecology, radiology, dermatology and paediatric medicine
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anesthesiology. Since an intense amount of effort and responsibility is required

in general surgery, students often seek out areas of study and practice where
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the influx of money will be more regular and easy to come by while requiring
less mental and physical effort. Some of the other highly underrated medical
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specialties include pediatrics, ENT, psychiatry, ophthalmology, public health

medicine, and emergency medicine.
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Q. Are there certain medical specialities which are better suited for a
specific gender?
A. Despite the apparent freedom existing in the field of medicine,often certain
specialities are perceived as more profitable for certain genders, especially in
the Indian context. One of the most telling An example is the branch of
gynaecology and obstetrics or OBG. This branch is more often taken up by
women due to the reservedness of the Indian populace as well as the
prevalent belief that a woman would be best suited to understand the
functioning of the female body. Additionally, it is a common occurrence that
patients are more at ease, honest and open with female gynaecologists as
compared to their male counterparts. Therefore, although personal skill and
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expertise plays an important role in a practitioner’s success, sometimes the

selection of a suitable specialty plays an equally great role.

Q. To what extent does gender bias exist in the field of medicine?

A. In recent times, it has been noticed that gender bias has significantly
reduced in the field of medicine. In fact, in most medical specialties such as
dermatology and pediatrics, it can be found that the distribution of males and
females is nearly equivalent. Despite this, some areas of specialization show
a gender biased ratio, the most prominent being the lack of females in surgical
professions. This can be accredited to the misconstrued view that females are
not accustomed to the ghastly and unnerving sights which may be
encountered by surgeons. Otherwise, there is not much gender bias.

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Q. Is the pedagogy in private colleges better than in government colleges?
A. Both private and government medical colleges have their own advantages

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for prospective students. In terms of pedagogy in particular, it can be
concluded that private colleges often offer better faculty, teaching methods as
well as theoretical knowledge to enrolled students. With the regular tutorials
and tests which private colleges offer, it can be said that a higher focus can be
seen upon theoretical knowledge whereas in government colleges, emphasis
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is given to practical work and patient dealing.

Q. Which emerging branches can a medical student choose from?

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A. Since the advent of medicine, the field has expanded exponentially and
numerous specialties have been introduced with the advancements in study,
tools, and technology. With the increase in technological applications and
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automation within healthcare environments, some of the newly emerging

specializations in medicine in the modern medical profession include:
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● PMR and sports medicine

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● Nuclear medicine

● Transfusion medicine
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● Emergency medicine
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ELIGIBILITY FAQS
Q. Who is eligible for NEET PG counselling?
A. Candidates who have qualified in NEET PG exam with the requisite
percentile as specified will be eligible to apply for counselling provided they
meet the eligibility criteria in terms of nationality, age, and academic
qualifications.
● Candidates who are in possession of an MBBS degree / Provisional
Pass Certificate recognized as per the provisions of the Indian Medical
Council Act 1956
● Aspirants who possess permanent / provisional registration certificate of

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MBBS qualification issued by the National Medical Commission/ State
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● Students who have completed one year of internship / likely to complete
on or before the last date
● Candidates who have qualified NEET-PG 2021 are eligible for pursuing
MD/MS/PG Diploma courses.
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Q. Who is eligible for Central University counselling?
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A. The following are the guidelines for eligibility:

Delhi University (LHMC,UCMS, MAMC) - There is a 50% institutional

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reservation for the candidates who have completed M.B.B.S. from the colleges
affiliated from University of Delhi and the rest of 50% seats are open to all
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eligible candidates under All India Quota scheme.

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) - There is 50% Institutional reservation for
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the candidates from the AMU schools for the last 3 years. The rest of the 50%
seats are open to all eligible candidates.
Banaras Hindu University- There is a 50% institutional reservation for the
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candidates who have passed MBBS from Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU
in December-2018 (Supplementary Batch by March 31, 2019) and have
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completed compulsory rotatory internship before the specified date. The rest of
the 50% seats are open to all eligible candidates under the All India Quota
scheme.

Q. Who will be eligible for state quota seat counselling?

A. Candidates who have qualified in NEET PG can apply for the state
counselling subject to the applicable rules, regulations, reservation policies
and guidelines of respective states/UTs.

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Q. Which medical colleges admit only girls?

A. At present there are three medical colleges exclusively for girls, namely
Lady Hardinge Medical College Delhi, BPS Govt. Medical College Sonepat,
and SVIMS, Sri Padmavathi College for Women Tirupati.

Q. Which are the medical institutes that are not covered by the
centralized NEET PG counselling?
A. The following are the institutes that do not conduct admission
through NEET PG:
● AIIMS, New Delhi and other AIIMS
● PGIMER, Chandigarh

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● JIPMER, Puducherry
● NIMHANS, Bengaluru

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● Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum

Q. Which are the institutes where PwD candidates have to obtain the
Certificate of Disability ?
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● VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital,New Delhi
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● AIIPMR, Mumbai
● IPGMER,Kolkata
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● MMC,Chennai

Q. Who is eligible for Round 2 of the allotment process?

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A. The following candidates are eligible for Round 2 of online allotment:

● Group I: Registered candidates who were not allotted any seat in Round 1.
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● Group II: Registered candidates whose Round 1 seat has been cancelled
during the document verification or admission process like candidates allotted
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seats under the reserved quota and whose seats got cancelled due to a
change in category from reserved to unreserved/ PH status from yes to no etc.
● Group III: Registered candidates who were allotted a seat in Round 1 and
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joined the concerned institute but have a desire to participate in Round 2 for
seat upgradation.

Q. Who is not eligible for Round 2 of the allotment process?

A. The following are not eligible for Round 2 of the allotment process:
● Candidates who did not report for joining at the allotted institute after Round 1 of
online allotment.
● Candidates who have reported and withdrawn from counselling at the previously
allotted institute.
● Candidates who became non-eligible for seat allotment due to change in category.
● Candidates who have not opted for seat upgradation.
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Q. Who will be eligible for the Mop Up round of counselling for Central and
Deemed universities?
A. Candidates who have not been allotted a seat in both Round 1 and Round
2 of the online seat allotment process are eligible to participate in the Mop Up
round.

Q. Who will not be eligible for the Mop Up round of counselling for
Central and Deemed universities?
A. The following candidates will not be eligible for the Mop Up round:
● Those who have withdrawn from Round 1 and Round 2 of counselling.
● Those who have not joined or reported for Round 1 and Round 2 of counselling.

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● Those who were not eligible for Round 1 and/or Round 2 of counselling.

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Q. Will candidates who have been allotted seats in the online Mop Up
counselling round be eligible to participate in the offline Mop up round
of counselling for Central and Deemed universities?
A. No, candidates who have been allotted seats in the online Mop Up round

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will not be permitted to participate in the offline counselling for Deemed
universities.
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Q. Who is eligible for the Final Mop Up round of counselling for Deemed
universities?
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A. Candidates who have not been allotted seats in any of the three rounds of
counselling for Deemed universities are eligible for the Final Mop Up round.
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Q. Who is not eligible for the Final Mop Up round of counselling for
Deemed universities?
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A. The following candidates are not eligible for the Final Mop Up round of
counselling: ● Those who have not registered for the online counselling
process.
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● Those who have been allotted a seat in any of the three previous rounds of
counselling. ● Those who have withdrawn/not reported/cancelled their allotted
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seat or are not eligible at the time of joining the allotted institution.

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REGISTRATION AND LOGIN FAQS

Q. Are participating candidates required to report to a counselling center
for the registration or choice filling process?
A. As the counselling process is carried out completely online, candidates are
not required to report to any center for registration or choice-filling and can
carry out these activities from home using the internet.

Q. Which documents are required at the time of online registration?

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A. Candidates don’t need to upload any documents. However, they need to
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their NEET PG admit cards in order to complete the registration process.

Q. What details are required during online registration?

A. Candidates need to fill in their personal, academic and communication
details. They will also need to submit details of their NEET PG admit card/
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Q. What is the fee to be paid at the time of online registration?
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Non-refundable registration fee:

● AIQ/Central University candidates: Rs.1000
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● SC/ST/OBC and PH candidates: Rs.500

● Deemed University candidates: Rs. 5000
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Refundable Security fee (which is to be adjusted against the

candidate’s tuition fee): ● AIQ/Central University candidates:
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Rs.25,000
● SC/ST/OBC and PH candidates: Rs.10,000
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● Deemed University candidates: Rs. 2,00,000

Q. In case the candidate has to apply for both AIQ and Deemed
University, is the candidate required to pay the registration fee for both?
A. In such a situation, the candidate is only required to pay the higher of the
two required fees i.e. the fee for Deemed University in this situation.

Q. What difficulties may the candidate face while logging in online?

A. Candidates are advised to read the user manual at the time of online
registration. For login, the browser should be either Internet Explorer (latest
version), Google Chrome or Firefox. The use of the same spellings, date
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formats, and other details should be the same as in the candidate’s application
form submitted to the National Board of Examinations (NBE). The candidate
should ensure that his or her internet connection is uninterrupted at the time of
login in order to prevent any IP address based problems.

Q. What should a candidate do in case they are unable to login?

A. This may happen if the roll number/password entered by the candidate is
incorrect. The candidate should ensure that the caps lock key has not been
pressed and that the item has been typed correctly. In case the candidate has
forgotten his or her password, then the candidate can generate a new
password by filling in requisite details and answering the security questions.

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Q. If a candidate has carried out registration at the time of Round 1, does

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the candidate need to re-register at the time of Round 2?
A. No, once a candidate has registered, he or she does not need to re-register
for the subsequent round of the online seat allotment process.

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COUNSELLING PROCESS FAQS

Q. What is the procedure for online counselling and seat allotment?
A. The online counselling process includes:
● Registration: Entering requisite details and payment of the non-refundable
registration fee as well as the refundable registration fee.
● Choice Filling: Input of college choices as per preference and
the locking of choices. ● Round 1 of Seat Allotment process and the
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● Reporting of the selected candidates to the the allotted medical
institution for Round 1. ● New registration for candidates who had not

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previously registered for Round 1.
● Round 2 of Seat Allotment process and the result publication.
● Reporting of the selected candidates to the the allotted medical
institution for Round 2. ● Mop Up Round for Deemed and Central
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Q. What are the documents required at the time of counselling?
A. Since the counselling process is online, no documents have to be uploaded.
Instead, students are required to carry the requisite original documents and
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certificates at the time of reporting for admis sion.

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Q. What are the restrictions for filling up college and/or subject choices
in the choice filling form prior to allotment?
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A. Candidates can fill up any number of college and subject preferences in the
choice filling form as there is no limit for the same. Candidates should note
that their choices should be in order of their preference such that allotment is
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accordingly done.
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Q. Is it necessary to join the allotted college in order to participate in

Round 2 of counselling?
A. Yes, it is necessary for candidates who are allotted a seat in Round 1 of
counselling to join the allotted college in order to participate in Round 2.
Candidates must ensure that all admission formalities have been carried out
before the deadline.However, if the student gets an upgraded allotment in the
subsequent round which is acceptable, he/she can opt for that and the earlier
seat will be forfeited.

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Q. Is it necessary for candidates to fill and lock choices in order to be

allotted a seat in the counselling or will the seat be automatically allotted
from available seats?
A. Yes, it is necessary for candidates to fill and lock their college choices in
order to be allotted a seat. Upon filling in the choices online, they can be
changed and modified by the candidate until the choices are locked. If the
candidate does not lock his or her choices prior to the last date of choice filling,
then the choices already selected will be automatically locked for the allotment
procedure. It is important to note that candidates who have not registered
cannot participate in the choice filling process.

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Q. What is the second round online allotment process?

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A. The second round of the online allotment process includes fresh registration
of candidates who did not register for Round 1, fresh choice filling of preferred
colleges by the candidates and the fresh allotment of the remaining available
seats. Eligible candidates will be alloted seats in Round 2 of the allotment
process based on their merit.
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Q. Are candidates required to fill-up subject and college choices for
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Round 2 of the online allotment process separately?
A. Yes, for Round 2 of online allotment, candidates are required to participate
in fresh choice filling of colleges and subjects. The choices are supposed to
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be filled in order of higher preference and will be considered for upgradation

according to the order of preference.
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Q. What is mock counselling or the indicative seat allotment result?

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A. Mock counselling is to facilitate the understanding of the counselling

process by the applicants. Candidates enter their choices and an indicative
seat allotment result is announced on the basis of the choices filled.This is just
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a trial process and the allotment doesn’t hold true. Students are required to
check the allotment and modify their choices if needed accordingly.
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Q. Can candidates modify their choices after the submission of the

choice filling form?
A. Yes, candidates can modify their college and subject choices during the
choice submission period. Candidates have the provision for adding or deleting
choices as long as they haven’t locked their choices. In case the choices
aren’t locked by the time specified on the last day of the choice filling period,
then the candidate’s choices are automatically locked for the online seat
allotment process.

Q. How can candidates print out their locked choices?

A. In order to take a print out of filled choices, the candidate must ensure that
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the choices have been locked. The print out can be taken upon logging in to
the MCC website and clicking on the “Print Lock Choice” option on the left
side of the webpage.

Q. Will the candidate’s seat from Round 1 be cancelled if he or she

participates in Round 2 of counselling?
A. If the candidate has been allotted a seat in Round 1 and participates in
Round 2 of counselling then his or her seat from Round 1 will be
automatically cancelled upon being allotted a seat in Round 2.

Q. Will there be any Round 3 and Round 4 of the online counselling process?
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will be no Round 3 or Round 4. There will be an additional Mop Up round for
counselling for Central and Deemed universities.

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Q. What will happen to seats which remain vacant after Round 2 of All
India Quota counselling?
A. All the All India Quota seats which remain vacant after Round 2 of online
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counselling will be converted to State Quota seats.

Q. What is the procedure for the Mop Up round of counselling to be

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conducted for Central and Deemed universities?
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no joining or non reporting for the second round of seat allotment will be
published in the seat matrix. Eligible candidates will be required to fill out
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fresh choices and the result for the round will be displayed and calculated as
per merit.
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Q. How many rounds of counselling are there for Central and Deemed
universities?
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A. There are a total of three rounds of counselling for Central and Deemed
universities. This includes Round 1 and Round 2 as well as the Mop Up round
of online counselling.
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Q. What is the process for AFMC counselling?

A. Candidates who want to participate in AFMS counselling should register
under AFMS at the time of online registration and fill their eligibility as per the
5 provided categories. The subsequent counselling process is to be
conducted by the AFMS authorities.

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SEAT ALLOTMENT FAQS

Q. Is there a way for candidates to predict the likely allotment pattern?
A. Candidates can get an idea about their expected seat allotment by viewing
the previous years’ PG counselling result and allotment pattern which is
available on the MCC website. They can even use the college predictor which is
the tool devised to help out the students on the basis of past trends.

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Q. What will happen to PG seats which have been reserved for PH
candidates in case the requisite number of PH candidates are not
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A. In such a case, the seats will be converted from PH to their respective
categories i.e. SC-PH seats will be converted to SC. This will be carried out in
Round 2 of online allotment for AIQ universities and during the Mop-Up Round
for Central and Deemed universities.

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Q. If a candidate provides consent for upgradation in Round 2 and the choice is
upgraded, is it necessary to join the newly allotted college from Round 2?
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then the seat allotted during Round 1 will be automatically cancelled. The candidate must
therefore join the college allotted in Round 2 within the stipulated time frame in order to
prevent the seat from being forfeited.
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Q. If the candidate is granted an upgraded seat in Round 2 or the Mop Up

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round of counselling, can the candidate join the allotted college directly?
A. No, the candidate will need to obtain a relieving letter from the earlier college
before he or she can join the newly allotted college or institution.
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Q. If the candidate gets an upgraded seat in the same college because of a

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change in category (e.g. from SC / ST / OBC to UR category) then will he

or she need to undergo admission again?
A. Yes, if the candidate obtains an upgraded seat in the same college due to change in
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category, then he or she will have to go through the admission process again after
obtaining the online generated relieving letter for the previously allotted seat. If the
candidate fails to do so then the newly allotted seat may also be forfeited.

Q. Is seat upgradation allowed from Round 2 to the Mop Up round of online

counselling?
A. Yes, seat upgradation will be allowed till the Mop Up round of
counselling.

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ADMISSION FAQS
Q. What are the documents required at the time of admission?
A. The list of documents include:

● The NEET PG admit card issued by NBE

● The NEET PG rank/result letter issued by NBE
● The candidate’s marksheets from MBBS/BDS for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Professional
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● The candidate’s MBBS/BDS degree certificate or provisional certificate.
● The candidate’s internship completion letter issued by MCI, DCI or a State Medical

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or Dental Council. A Provision Registration Certificate is only acceptable if the
candidate undergoing internship is likely to complete it before the specified date.
● Birth certificate/High school certificate/Higher secondary certificate as a proof of the
candidate’s birthdate.

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● Identification proof for the candidate in the form of a government-issued photo ID as
mentioned in the information bulletin which has been published by the National
Board of Examinations (NBE) for NEET PG/NEET MDS such as a PAN card,
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Driving Licence, Voter ID, Aadhar Card or Passport.
● Category Certificate if applicable
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● Medical Certificate in case of PH candidates

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joining/admission?
A. All certificates/documents required at the time of admission should be in
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English or Hindi only, For certificates which have been issued in regional languages, an
official certified copy of the English translation along with the original should be
submitted.
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Q. What should a candidate do in case there are any discrepancies in the

name mentioned on the certificates and other documents at the time of
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admission?
A. In case there are discrepancies associated with the candidate’s name, then
he or she must carry proof that the documents are correct through official
affidavits or undertakings.

Q. At the time of admission, will the candidate’s official documents and

certificates be retained by the institution?
A. Yes, the candidate’s original documents and certificates will be retained by
the allotted institution. These documents will only be released in case of seat
upgradation or withdrawal by the candidate.
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FEE-RELATED FAQS
Q. Is the security fee refundable in all situations?
A. There are certain situations where the security fee is non-refundable. In
case the candidate has been allotted a seat in the second and mop up round
of counselling and does not join the concerned institution then the security fee
will be forfeited. The fee will also be forfeited in case the candidate provides
incorrect information at the time of registration in order to improve chances of
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Q. Where and when will the security fee be refunded?
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admission and will be adjusted against the annual tuition fee. This fee will be
refunded only after the counselling is complete.

Q. Will the security fee be refunded in case the candidate is not allotted
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any seat in the seat allotment process?
A. In case the candidate is not allotted a seat in the two rounds of counselling
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for AIQ and the three rounds for Deemed and Central universities, the tuition
fee will be refunded to the student’s registered account.
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