All About MCC NEET MDS Counselling Process

People acquire great results after carrying out thorough research. Complex procedures can be simplified with a thorough understanding and the right information. Therefore, gaining complete knowledge about the MCC NEET-MDS counselling process will be of great help to students who want to pursue their higher studies in the field of Dentistry. Students who have completed their Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) will know that counselling processes are lengthy and hectic. Since counselling is mandatory, students have no other choice but to undergo the procedure. With the help of this blog, students can learn all the details related to counselling and sail through the entire process without any difficulty. Let’s have a look at the MCC NEET-MDS 2024 Counselling Round Status before we dive into the blog.

What is NEET-MDS?

In India, many entrance exams are conducted to test the knowledge and ability of students. The results of the entrance exams are the deciding factors for admissions into various colleges. Therefore, students work extremely hard to acquire good marks in these competitive exams. Different competitive exams are conducted for Engineering, Medical, Dental, Architecture and other courses. The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) is one among the toughest exams held for Medical and Dental courses.Students need to write NEET-UG to acquire an MBBS/ BDS seat. Whereas, NEET-PG is held for admissions into MD/ MS/ DNB programs. If students wish to pursue a Master of Dental Surgery(MDS) degree, they need to qualify in the NEET-MDS entrance exam and then attend the Counselling Process. The National Board of Examinations (NBEMS) conducts NEET-MDS while the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and different State Authorities take care of the counselling process. Every year, thousands of students appear for the entrance exam and then participate in either MCC or State counselling process to acquire a seat. 

What is MCC NEET-MDS Counselling 2024?

After acquiring the results of entrance exams, students need to participate in Counselling rounds, where they will be allotted seats based on their marks. The MCC NEET-MDS counselling will help candidates secure a seat anywhere in India. Interested and eligible candidates can register by filling the MCC NEET-MDS 2024 application form and pay the AIQ NEET-MDS counselling fees.

MCC conducts NEET-MDS Counselling for the following Seats:

• 50% All India Quota Seats (Including Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir)

• 100% Central University Seats (AIQ & Institutional Quota Seats)

• 100% Deemed University Seats

• 50% AIQ Seats under ESIC

• Armed Forces Medical Services Institutions (Only registration)

All India Quota (AIQ) NEET-MDS Counselling:

The MCC NEET-MDS Counselling 2024 for AIQ is conducted for those who want to acquire a postgraduate seat in Dentistry. There will be 4 AIQ counselling rounds. Eligible candidates can choose to participate in the counselling process to secure a seat.

MCC NEET-MDS Counselling Eligibility Criteria:

• Should have qualified in NEET-MDS

• Need to be domicile-free
  
  

Reservation for 50% AIQ Seats:

Before jumping into the different MCC NEET-MDS counselling rounds, let’s look into how to apply for NEET-MDS counselling process and also the various stages of the process.

Stage 1: MCC NEET-MDS Counselling Registration

The entire MCC NEET-MDS counselling procedure happens online. Candidates who want to participate in the counselling process need to go through the MCC NEET-MDS counselling guidelines before registering on the official MCC website to avoid mistakes. The MCC NEET-MDS counselling registration will be available before the 1st three counselling rounds. Candidates need to follow the instructions mentioned below and complete the registration process when the window is open.

• Use the same ‘Email ID’ and ‘Password’ used for NEET-MDS registration

• Have a copy of the NEET-MDS application form and admit card for reference

• Use a Laptop or Computer with good internet connection to avoid technical errors

During the registration process, candidates will be asked to pay the following MCC NEET-MDS counselling fees.

1. Non-Refundable Registration fee

2. Refundable Security Deposit (which will be given back to candidates after they join the allotted college or if they do not get any seat throughout the entire counselling process)

Steps to Register for MCC NEET-MDS Counselling Procedure:

Step 1: Visit the official website of MCC to fill the MCC NEET-MDS application form 2024.

Step 2: Click on the ‘Registration’ link.

Step 3: Click on the ‘Apply’ button under ‘New Candidate Registration’ section. You will be redirected to the Registration page. 

Step 4: Enter all the required information and ensure it matches with the details given on the NEET-MDS application form.

Step 5: Click on the ‘Submit’ button. You can move on to the further stages of the counselling process only if the given information matches with the NEET-MDS registration details.

Step 6: Complete the verification process by providing the password (as per password policy) and choosing the ‘Security Question’ and ‘Security Answer’. 

Step 7: Click on the ‘Final Submit for Registration’ button to generate your credentials.

Step 8: Login using your credentials and complete the profile by entering all the required details. 

Step 9: Check all the details and click on ‘Save & Final Submit’.

Candidates can proceed to the next stage of the counselling process after completing their registration.

Stage 2: Choice Filling

In the MCC NEET-MDS choice filling stage, candidates can choose the college and the MDS specialization of their choice based on their marks. Candidates can use the MCC NEET-MDS seat matrix as reference while choosing the options. The seat matrix will contain the information about the total number of seats available for admissions in colleges all over India. 

Steps to Complete MCC NEET-MDS Choice Filling Process:

Step 1: Visit the official website of MCC.

Step 2: Login using the credentials provided during the registration process. 

Step 3: Click on the ‘Choices Available’ tab. The available options based on your marks will be displayed on the screen

Step 4: Click on the ‘Choice Filling’ tab after checking the available choices.

Step 5: Choose the college and specialization from the options listed on the left side column by clicking on the ‘+’ button. The selected option will be added to the right side.

Step 6: Click on the ‘Save & Continue’ button after entering the choices.

Candidates can delete, interchange and re-order the choices as per their preference. They can enter as many options as they want. After they are satisfied, they need to lock the chosen options.

Stage 3: Choice Locking

The options entered by the candidates will be processed only after they complete the choice locking process. After locking their choices, candidates need to take a printout for future reference. Options cannot be altered after they have been locked. Therefore, candidates need to cross-check their options. The choices will get automatically locked if candidates forget to lock the options.

Choice Locking Steps:

Step 1: Click on the ‘Lock Choice’ tab after filling the choices. All the chosen options will be displayed on the screen. 

Step 2: Click on the ‘I agree to lock my choices’ option after cross verifying the choices.

Step 3: Enter your ‘Password’ and click on ‘Lock my Choices’ button. A confirmation page will appear on the screen.

Step 4: Take a printout for future reference.

Stage 4: MCC NEET-MDS 2024 Result and Admission Process

After every round MCC will upload provisional results, so that candidates can verify their options and reach out to them if there are any discrepancies. The Final result will be announced after all the issues are rectified. After the Final results are released, candidates need to download the ‘Allotment Letter’ from the official website. If they are satisfied with the seat, they can go to the allotted college and proceed with the admission process.

Documents Required During the Admission Process:

All India MCC NEET-MDS Counselling 2024 Round 1:

The MCC NEET-MDS Round 1 is conducted for AIQ/ Deemed Universities/ Central Universities. During this round, only clear-cut vacancies will be shown during the choice-filling process. Clear-cut vacancies are fresh seats available in colleges. The MCC NEET-MDS seat allotment 2024 will be announced after the choices given by candidates are processed. Candidates who are satisfied with their seats can go to the allotted college and complete the admission process. If they are not happy with their seats they can either

1. Retain the allotted seat and apply for upgradation 

2. Register directly for Round 2 without retaining the seat (By choosing the ‘Free Exit’ option)
   
   

The ‘Free Exit’ option is available only in Round 1. Candidates who choose the second option can participate in Round 2 without reporting to the allotted college and they cannot claim the seat allotted in Round 1.

MCC NEET-MDS Counselling 2024 Dates for Round 1:

All India MCC NEET-MDS Counselling 2024 Round 2:

The Second Counselling Round offers a chance for candidates to get a better seat via upgradation. This Round is conducted for AIQ/ Deemed Universities/ Central Universities. Fresh registrations can also be done during this round. After Round 1 comes to an end, the MCC NEET-MDS cut-off 2024 and the seat matrix will be announced on the official website. Candidates can refer to the seat matrix and cut-off while entering their options. During the choice-filling process of Round 2 candidates will be shown 

1. Clear-Cut Vacancies - Seats which were not allotted in Round 1

2. Virtual Vacancies - Allotted seats of candidates who opted for upgradation after Round 1. These virtual seats will be allotted only if the Round 1 allottee vacates or upgrades his/her seat.
   
   

Candidates who have chosen to retain their seats and apply for upgradation cannot join the college allotted in Round 2 directly. They need to get a ‘Relieving Letter’ from the institute allotted in Round 1 if they wish to join the Round 2 allotted college.

Types of Candidates Eligible for Round 2:

1. Candidates who opted for upgradation in Round 1.

2. Candidates who did not participate in Round 1

3. Candidates who chose the ‘Free Exit’ option after Round 1

4. Registered candidates who lost their allotted seat during document verification process as they secured a reserved quota seat due to change in:

1. PH status from Yes to No

2. Category from Reserved to Unreserved

5. Candidates who were not allotted a seat in Round 1

MCC NEET-MDS Counselling 2024 Dates for Round 2:

The Mop-up round is conducted for AIQ/ Deemed Universities/ Central Universities. Candidates who were not allotted a seat or did not participate in the first and second counselling rounds can register for this round. Candidates will be provided one last chance to enter and alter the choices of their preference. The number of seats available for choice filling in this Round will be very less. After the results are announced, candidates can report to the allotted Dental college and submit their documents.

Types of Seats Available in Mop-up Round (Round 3):

1. Non-allotted seats of Round 1 & Round 2

2. Seats of Candidates who have not reported or joined the allotted college
   
   

Types of Candidates Eligible for NEET-MDS Mop-Up Round (Round 3):

1. Candidates who were not allotted any seat in Round 1 and Round 2

2. Candidates who exited with forfeiture of fees. 

3. Candidates who did not participate in Round 1 and Round 2.
   
   

MCC NEET-MDS Counselling Schedule for Mop-up Round (Round 3):

All India MCC NEET-MDS Counselling 2024 Stray Vacancy Round:

The NEET-MDS Online Stray Vacancy Round is conducted for those candidates who were not able to get a seat in the previous rounds. This is the final counselling round. The options filled in the Mop-Up Round will be considered during the seat allotment process of the Online Stray Vacancy Round. Therefore, no fresh registrations will be allowed in this Round. During this Final Round, MCC will take the responsibility for seat allotment of AIQ and Central Universities only. The stray vacancy round for Deemed Universities will be conducted by respective Universities.

Types of Candidates Eligible for NEET-MDS Online Stray Vacancy Round:

1. Candidates who were not allotted any seat in Round 1, Round 2 and Mop-Up Round. 
   
   

MCC NEET-MDS Counselling 2024 Schedule for Online Stray Vacancy Round:

MCC NEET-MDS Counselling Special Stray Vacancy Round:

The MCC NEET-MDS 2024 Special Stray Vacancy Round is an optional round that is conducted for candidates who are eligible for admission to an MDS course due to the reduction of the qualifying NEET-MDS percentile by 21.692 across all categories. The round is also conducted to fill the vacant seats after all the regular counselling rounds. 

MCC NEET-MDS 2024 Counselling Special Stray Vacancy Round Schedule:

Conclusion:

It’s easy to get lost as the counselling procedure is lengthy and tedious. Hope all your confusions were cleared after reading the step-by-step explanation of the MCC NEET-MDS counselling rounds.

Go ahead and fulfil your MDS dream!