How to Prepare for MBBS Counselling While Waiting for NEET Results

📅 The Waiting Period: A Crucial Time

After NEET, students often enter a waiting period before results are announced. But instead of staying idle, this is the perfect time to prepare for MBBS counselling and gain a competitive edge.

✅ 1. Understand the Counselling Process

Learn the difference between AIQ (All India Quota) and State Quota counselling.
Understand the round structure: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, Stray Round.
Familiarize yourself with authorities: MCC, State DMEs, and their portals.

🔗 Helpful Tool: Bookmark official portals like mcc.nic.in & state counselling websites.

📉 2. Start Shortlisting Colleges

Research medical colleges based on previous years' cutoffs.
Create a list of dream, target, and backup colleges.
Factor in location, tuition fees, infrastructure, and available quotas (NRI, government, private).

📆 Tip: Use tools like the MBBS College Predictor by MCMF to estimate where you may get a seat.

📑 3. Prepare Documents in Advance

Get your NEET admit card, scorecard, domicile certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), and ID proofs ready.
Scan and save soft copies for easy upload during online counselling.
Ensure documents are attested and up to date.

📢 4. Set Up a Reliable Alert System

Many students miss updates because they rely on coaching centers or WhatsApp forwards.
Opt for a real-time alert system like NAS (Notification Alert Software) by MCMF:
- ✉️ Instant SMS alerts for all 30+ state portals
- 📂 Organized state-wise folders
- ⌚ 24x7 tracking so you don’t have to

₹499 lifetime access saves you from last-minute surprises.

🧳️ 5. Talk to Experts & Seniors

Connect with students who went through counselling last year.
Ask about their experience, mistakes to avoid, and preferred colleges.
Book a 1-on-1 counselling session with MCMF to plan your approach.

📝 6. Stay Mentally Prepared

The counselling journey is full of choices and deadlines.
Practice staying calm and informed.
Keep a notebook or digital planner to track your shortlisted colleges and key dates.