My NEET MDS 2024 rank is 18660. Is there any chance to get an NEET MDS seat via category?
With a NEET MDS 2024 rank of 18,660, your chances of securing a seat depend on the category and the state's counseling criteria. For reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC), seats are more likely due to lower cutoff requirements. The qualifying percentile for SC/ST/OBC is 40th, with a cutoff score of 246, c
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Category | Fee (in INR) | |
|---|---|---|
Non-refundable | ||
For 50% AIQ/Central Universities | General | 1,000 |
SC/ ST/ OBC | 500 | |
For Deemed Universities | All categories | 5,000 |
Refundable | ||
For 50% AIQ/Central Universities | General | 25,000 |
SC/ ST/ OBC | 10,000 | |
For Deemed Universities | All categories | 2,00,000 |
The last date to register for NEET MDS 2026 counselling round 1 is August 29, 2026. Candidates need to submit online form timely to participate in the admission process.
Yes, the NEET MDS counselling 2026 has started online. Candidates can now register for NEET MDS 2026 round 1 counselling at mcc.nic.in.
No, and this is an important update for 2026 admission to all MDS seats, whether government, private, or management quota, is strictly through NEET MDS counselling. Direct admission without NEET MDS qualification is illegal. So don't fall for any college claiming to offer a "direct admission" route.
The NEET MDS counselling is generally conducted in four rounds. The counselling is held for 50% AIQ seats.
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