Medical Seats and Categories Post NEET Examination

NEET is commonly known as the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test. Candidates who wish to study in undergraduate medical or dentistry institutions within India take this national-level entrance test. As the number of students participating in the NEET examination has grown over time, understanding the distribution of medical and other seats, along with their quotas, has become crucial. This article addresses the reservation of seats in the different courses. De-recognition of medical seats should be an area of interest for the students.

Medical Seats in India

India has a wide range of medical colleges with millions of MBBS and BDS seats available in the above courses. On the date of this presentation,

MBBS Seats: 100,000+ in various government and private medical institutions.

BDS Seats: Approximately 27,000 seats are available in dental colleges.

Government-owned, government-maintained, private, and deemed universities, among others, offer medical seats that are now open to NEET applicants.

Types of medical seats

All India Quota (AIQ) Seats

Except for J&K, all government medical and dental colleges specifically reserve 15% of their seats for them.

Conducted by: DGHS (Directorate General of Health Services) on behalf of MCC (Medical Counseling Committee).

Eligibility: This competition is open to all states and their candidates.

2. State Quota Seats

Government medical colleges typically reserve 85% of their seats for candidates from the states where they are located.

Conducted by: State counseling bodies.

Eligibility: Students should have a domicile certificate (belonging to that particular state).

Central Institutions/Universities

Institutions like AIIMS, JIPMER, BHU, etc., provide NEET counseling and allocate seats in some specific groups.

4. Deemed Universities

These universities have a unique seat matrix, fee structure, and distribution system, as they admit students based on the NEET score.

5. Private Medical Colleges

NEET also fills the available seats in private colleges, but these colleges charge comparatively higher fees.

This excludes some parameters, such as state and all-India seats.

Management Quota

NRI Quota

6. Government-Paid Seats (Semi-Government)

Students who are willing to pay a higher fee than the established fee but offer an easier access entrance can fill these seats in government-controlled institutions.

Generally, there are two types of semi-government schools: one that accepts government-paying patients, previously known as free or sick beds, along with some students who pay a fee. There is also another type of semi-government school that does not have FPMS and is referred to as "fee-paying private patient," which does not require an additional fee but is more expensive than the other types.

Reservation Policies 

Reservation policies play a crucial role in the distribution of medical seats. These policies guarantee equal opportunities for all societal segments, including those from impoverished or disadvantaged backgrounds, in securing seats for competitions. Here is a general look at the system of reservations employed:

1. All India Quota (AIQ)

Scheduled Castes (SC): 15%

Scheduled Tribes (ST): 7.5%

Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL): 27%

Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10%

Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 5%

2. State Quota

Each state has its own reservation policies, generally compliant with the national model, but there will be regional fit and adaptation.

Common categories include SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and regional reservations (e.g., rural or in-service candidates).

3. Institutional Reservations

Some institutions offer the appropriate reservation for college students.

There are seats reserved for certain candidates, such as those from particular regions, such as the North-Eastern states.

Sponsored/in-service candidates in government medical colleges.

4. NRI and Management Quota

Some seats in private medical colleges and deemed universities, including NRI and management seats, have higher fees than normal, and only NRIs or management candidates are eligible for these seats.

Factors influencing nursing admission

The scoring in the NEET results must include nursing, as the process has a direct impact on the overall exercise. This is due to varying opportunities for nursing students to adhere to the general principles and practices of security nursing, depending on their examination scores. This is also due to the fact that some states have chosen not to establish nursing-specific colleges, resulting in a limited number of students being admitted. Ad-hoc accommodators, whether in the government or non-public sector, no longer accept such cases, which benefit underdeveloped regions and highlight infrastructure deficiencies.

1. NEET Score and Rank

Is it not due to the aforementioned factors that candidates with higher NEET scores secure admission to better COLLEGE-INFRASTRUCTURE colleges under both AIQ and state quota schemes?

2. Category and reservation

However, in the reserved categories, it is a known fact that the cut-off scores for SC, ST, OBC, and EWS are lower than those of the general category, enhancing their chances of selection.

3. How does domicile status affect admissions?

For better understanding of this provision, domicile refers to the place of permanent stay of a candidate for a considerable period before applying for NEET PGM 2021. JIPMER Seat Matrix 2021.

4. Choice Filling During Counselling

During the counselling process, candidates receive assistance in selecting their preferred college and course, thereby increasing their chances of success.

NEET Counselling

To guarantee that all eligible candidates receive a seat, the NEET counselling consists of multiple rounds. These rounds include:

Registration: Candidates must register for the counselling process on the MCC or state-provided website.

Choice Filling: Candidates must select their preferred colleges and courses from the list of options so as to complete the counseling process.

Seat Allotment: Candidates will receive a seat based on a combination of their category, rank, and college preferences.

Document Verification: Successfully shortlisted applicants must present their documents.

Admission Confirmation: Upon payment of the necessary admission expenses, the applicants will receive their admission confirmation.

FAQs on Medical Seats and Quotas

Q1: Are there separate seats for AIIMS and JIPMER?

No. AIIMS and JIPMER admissions are now conducted through NEET, and as a result, these seats come within the fold of central institutions.

Q2: Can candidates from one state apply for seats in another state?

Yes, for the 15% AIQ seats. However, with respect to the state quota seats, it is necessary to present a domicile certificate.

Q3: What do AIQ and state quota mean?

AIQ allows any student from any branch or department within the same category to apply for 15% of seats in any branch at any government college nationwide. They cannot, however, apply for any 15% AIQ GENERAL seats, as only 85% of the general seats are already reserved for the home domiciled students.

Q4: How will we fill the NRI seats?

The NRI seats will be available at the deemed universities under the NEET for filling up of the undergraduate and postgraduate courses; however, the candidate who intends to seek admission under the NRI category will have to provide some documents as proof of his/her NRI status.

Q5: What is the status of the vacant seats following the prescribed counselling guidelines?

Private colleges allow mop-up rounds to fill vacancies, while AIQ category candidates return to their home states.

Summary

The implementation of NEET's medical seats and quotas demonstrates the government's commitment to ensuring equal opportunities in medical education. Interested candidates must be well-informed about the variations that exist in different categories of medical seats, online reservations, and managing the admission activities. Only thorough planning and preparation can lead to victory in such a competitive field.