Most Common Myths About NEET Counselling (And the Truth Behind Them)

When it comes to MBBS admissions in India, misinformation can cost you a medical seat. NEET counselling is already complex – but the myths floating around make it even more confusing. In this blog, we’ll bust the most common misconceptions and help you make informed decisions.

🔹 Myth 1: "If I Miss Round 1, I'm Out"

Truth: You can still participate in Round 2, Mop-Up, and Stray Vacancy rounds. Missing Round 1 doesn’t eliminate your chances entirely.

Tip: Register early and don’t skip rounds without knowing the consequences.

🔹 Myth 2: "AIQ Counselling Covers All Colleges"

Truth: All India Quota (AIQ) counselling covers only 15% of govt. seats and Deemed Universities. State quotas and private colleges have separate counselling by state DMEs.

You need to track both MCC and state-wise portals.

🔹 Myth 3: "I Can Apply to Any State"

Truth: Most states require domicile certificates. Without them, you may be ineligible for state quota seats.

🔹 Myth 4: "I Can Register for Stray Round Anytime"

Truth: Only students already registered in MCC/state portals are eligible for Stray Vacancy rounds. No fresh registration is allowed.

🔹 Myth 5: "Private Colleges Are Always Low-Ranked"

Truth: Many private and deemed universities offer excellent infrastructure, academics, and placements. Rankings differ every year.

Focus on faculty, clinical exposure, and MCI approval.

🔹 Myth 6: "Counselling Notifications Are Always Timely"

Truth: Several state portals update late or change links annually. Students often miss key alerts unless they monitor daily.

That’s why NAS (Notification Alert Software) by MCMF is a game-changer.

🔹 Myth 7: "I Only Need to Fill a Few Choices"

Truth: Filling limited choices = limited chances. You should fill all eligible colleges in preference order to increase your probability of allotment.

🔹 Myth 8: "Round 2 Is Better Than Round 1"

Truth: Round 1 often has better seats and more open options. If you get a good seat early, take it instead of waiting.

🔹 Myth 9: "Seat Acceptance = Admission"

Truth: Seat allotment is provisional until documents are verified, fees are paid, and joining is confirmed.

Always report to the college within the deadline.

🔹 Myth 10: "I Can Rely on Agents for Everything"

Truth: While agents might guide you, blindly following them can lead to misinformation, hidden charges, or scams.

Trust verified sources like MCMF – with 12+ years of experience and genuine tools like NAS and MBBS College Predictor.

✅ Final Thought:

Counselling success is about clarity, timing, and truth. Don’t fall for myths that others repeat. Let tools like NAS keep you alert, and use MCMF's expert counselling to guide every step.