The NEET PG is an important medical entrance exam in India, allowing students to gain postgraduate admission. Candidates attempting UP for postgraduate medical education should know the exact eligibility criteria. In this article, you can get to know NEET PG 2024 Eligibility UP well so that you are all set when the time comes for application.
Eligibility Criteria for NEET PG 2024 Uttar Pradesh
NEET PG 2024 criteria for eligibility in Uttar Pradesh are given in the official guidelines by the state. Here are some essential points for this article every candidate has to meet these conditions which is necessary when any aspirant applies in the state counseling process.
- NEET PG 2024 Qualification
Candidates who have qualified for the NEET PG 2024 entrance exam will be eligible to appear. It is a national-level exam conducted by NBE (National Board of Examinations). Candidates who do not have a valid NEET PG score will be ineligible to participate in the counselling or admission process for Uttar Pradesh.
- Internship Completion
The following applies after the expiry of their Compulsory Rotatory Internship:
- The internship must be completed by August 15, 2024, for the MD/MS/Diploma/DNB courses.
- Internship to be completed by June 30, 2024 – For MDS courses only
- Educational Qualification
Medical/Dental graduates from Uttar Pradesh: Students, who have completed their MBBS/BDS from Government or Private Medical and Dental Colleges in the State of UP are eligible to apply for both (Govt. Quota / Management quota i.e. State Govt.)
Candidates from another institute: Those who have done the MBBS/BDS from the AMU Aligarh, BHU Varanasi, and AIIMS Raebareli/Gorakhpur are not eligible for Government State Quota seats. But they will still be able to apply in Private colleges of UP.
Eligible to: Private medical and dental college of the state.
- Not Eligible For The Candidates Who Got Admission Previously
Candidates who have joined erstwhile NEET PG/NEET MDS through earlier entrance exams are not entitled to participate in the counselling for NEET PG 2024 until the completion of their ongoing courses.
- Medical Colleges for Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs)
If they are eligible as per the criteria defined in NBE Information Bulletin 2024, then Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) and foreign nationals will also be able to take part in UP NEET PG counselling for the year 2024 Eligibility for FMG is summarized as distinct points like others which are for roots:
- They should have cleared the Foreign Medical Graduate Entrance Exam (FMGE)
- They should be registered with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or State Medical Council.
- The NMC should accept their basic medical qualifications.
- Foreign nationals need to get clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India before applying for NEET PG.
- In-Service Candidates
The state quota DNB seats are only for in-service candidates, working under the Provincial Medical Health Services – PMHS. The Director General of Health Services will provide a list of eligible in-service staff.
- Reservation Policy
Applicants under reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, and EWS) should possess the certificates issued by the UP government. For the NEET PG 2024 counselling in Uttar Pradesh, those applying from other states under reserved categories will be considered unreserved.
Conclusion
Every candidate who wants to pursue the NEET PG 2024 in Uttar Pradesh should know about its eligibility. The first step of getting into the medical or dental college that one wants is meeting all eligibility criteria. Prepare all the necessary documents and keep updated with counselling schedule to utilize your NEET PG 2024 results effectively.
Candidates can get more details from the UP NEET PG 2024 official site or counselling help desk.