UP NEET PG 2024 admission process in postgraduate medical and dental courses is a structured reservation and registration method to provide transparency and ease of access to deserving candidates. Read on to understand the fundamental aspects of reservation policies, online registration procedure, and examination fees along with guidelines for his profound insight into hassle-free admission.
Reservation Policy for UP NEET PG-2024
The UP NEET PG-2024 follows a structured reservation policy as per the Government of Uttar Pradesh’s mandates. This policy divides reservations into vertical and horizontal categories to promote fair opportunities across different communities, ensuring inclusivity.
- Vertical Reservation:
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 21%
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 2%
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 27%
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10%
- Horizontal Reservation:
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 5% of the seats under the state quota in government medical institutions.
To qualify for horizontal reservation, candidates must present a valid disability certificate. This certification should align with the criteria specified in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 and the National Medical Commission (NMC) norms.
- Key Points on Reserved Categories:
- SC/ST/OBC categories are determined based on the government notifications valid at the time of counselling.
- For the PwD category, certifications must be from designated centers.
- Candidates seeking EWS and OBC reservations should note that certificates issued after April 1, 2024, are valid for the 2024 session.
- Reserved category candidates from states other than Uttar Pradesh will be treated as unreserved for UP NEET PG/MDS counselling 2024.
Registration Process for UP NEET PG-2024
Registration for the UP NEET PG-2024 counselling is exclusively online. Prospective candidates should complete the registration form on the official UP NEET website, ensuring that only they, not agents or third parties, perform this registration to avoid errors and maintain confidentiality.
- Steps in the Registration Process:
- Candidates should use their NEET-PG Roll Number and the email ID associated with their NEET PG-2024/NBE registration.
- The registration form will auto-populate specific candidate data, including name, date of birth, and parent names.
- Candidates must provide additional information, including domicile status, category, sub-category, in-service employment status, and the medical institution from which they graduated.
- Registration Fee:
- A non-refundable fee of INR 3,000 applies for the first three rounds of counselling.
- Candidates registering for the Stray Vacancy Round must pay an additional INR 2,000.
- Security Deposit Requirements:
- Government Medical & Dental Colleges: INR 30,000
- Private Medical Colleges: INR 2,00,000
- Private Dental Colleges: INR 1,00,000
The security fee is critical as it is required before choice filling in the counselling process. Candidates must retain the security receipt for presentation at the college or nodal center during admission.
- Creating a Secure Login:
- Candidates create a password during registration, which will be used for choice filling and locking. They should ensure the confidentiality of this password to avoid unauthorized access.
- Once registration is complete, candidates should download and keep a copy of the registration form and fee receipt for future reference.
Merit List and Choice Filling
Once the registration and payment are complete, eligible candidates are listed on the merit list according to specific criteria. Here’s an overview of the merit list generation and choice filling:
- Merit List Preparation:
- For MD/MS/Diploma candidates, the merit list is created by adding weightage for in-service PMHS (Provincial Medical and Health Services) candidates per the government’s instructions.
- For DNB and MDS candidates, the All-India NEET Rank is used as the primary criterion.
- Choice Filling and Locking:
- Candidates can log in to the UP NEET website, select their preferences, and save or lock their choices.
- They are advised to conduct thorough research about their preferred private institutions to make informed choices.
- Choice locking is compulsory to participate in the seat allotment; unlocked choices will result in disqualification from the seat allocation process.
- Seat Allotment and Admission Process:
- Seats are allotted based on merit and choice preferences.
- Candidates must download their allotment letters and complete the admission process at their designated medical colleges or nodal centers.
Admission Process
The admission process mandates that candidates complete several steps at their allotted institutions, including fee payment and document submission:
- Document Verification:
- Candidates must submit original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies.
- Essential documents include the NEET PG admit card, allotment letter, MBBS/BDS passing certificate, internship completion certificate, and any relevant reservation certificate.
- Fee Submission:
- Government institutions follow fixed tuition fees, whereas minority institutions may have tuition fees specified by the college.
- Failing to meet admission deadlines results in the punishment of the allocated seat.
Resignation and Service Bond Requirements
Candidates planning to exit their place-allocated seats must adhere to the rules of the Government of Uttar Pradesh. The government orders that come in are very precise only certain days before elections occur when you can resign or must know the stipulated time to keep your resignation.
Resignation Policy:
Penalties for resignations after seat acceptance will include security deposit penalty or more severe penalties.
Service Bond for Govt College Candidates
These government institutions admit having to sign a service bond that they will be serving Uttar Pradesh after completing their course.
The bond agreements impose a two-year service period with huge monetary fines for non-compliance.
Stray Vacancy Round:
Stray vacancy round for such candidates who did not join joined but resigned, or could get All India quota through the counselling and registration tentatively by 18/8 against obtained JEE-2019 AIR (rank).
Debarment Conditions:
The UP NEET PG-2024 Procedure has also specified a few debarment clauses for not misusing the system failing which it can be a penal action and exclusion from future counselling rounds.