NEET & Counselling FAQs
NEET UG cutoffs, MCC + state counselling rounds, choice filling, OMR & answer key.
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What are NEET UG 2026 qualifying cutoffs?
General / EWS: 213 marks (50th percentile). SC / ST / OBC: 177 marks (40th percentile). PwD General: 191 marks; PwD reserved: 176 marks. Any Indian citizen pursuing MBBS in India OR abroad must clear these.
NEET Resource HubHow do I download my NEET OMR sheet?
Log in to neet.nta.nic.in with your Application Number + DOB during the OMR display window (opens 5–7 days after exam). Download OMR PDF + provisional answer key + recorded response summary.
OMR guideHow to challenge NEET answer key?
During NTA's challenge window (3–4 days after answer key release), log in → 'Challenge Answer Key' → pick the disputed question → upload NCERT/textbook proof → pay ₹200 per question. Refundable if accepted.
What is All India Quota vs State Quota?
All India Quota (AIQ) = 15% of MBBS seats in state colleges + all seats in central colleges — filled centrally by MCC on all-India merit. State Quota (85%) — filled by state DME per state's domicile rules.
How many counselling rounds are there?
Both MCC and state DME conduct 4 rounds: Round 1 → Round 2 → Mop-up round → Stray Vacancy round. Round 1 is merit-based; later rounds fill vacated + upgraded seats.
What is choice filling strategy for NEET counselling?
Fill 20–30 preferences ordered by (a) college you'd actually attend, not (b) college you can just barely reach. Include a mix of dream, realistic, and safety options. Never leave the merit-safe options unfilled.
Can I upgrade my seat after Round 1 allotment?
Yes — 'Round 2 upgrade' or 'floating' lets you take a better allotment in Round 2. Once you upgrade, the Round 1 seat is vacated and given to the next candidate. Read your state's upgrade rules carefully.
What happens if I don't get an MBBS seat after all 4 rounds?
Alternative routes: Deemed NRI quota (still open into stray vacancy), MBBS Abroad admissions (Sept–Oct intakes for Nepal / Uzbekistan / Russia), BDS / BAMS / BHMS admission, or NEET retake for 2027.
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