FAQ in Hoshiarpur, Punjab

NEET Counselling FAQs for Hoshiarpur, Punjab

General Questions

Q: What is the NEET qualifying cutoff for 2026? A: General category students need minimum 50th percentile (approx 137+ marks out of 720). OBC/SC/ST need 40th percentile (approx 107+). PwD candidates need 45th percentile. Note that these are minimum qualifying scores — actual college cutoffs are much higher.

Q: Can students from other states apply to Hoshiarpur colleges? A: Yes, for AIQ seats (15% of government seats), any Indian student can apply. For state quota seats (85%), you need valid Punjab domicile. Private colleges may have management quota seats open to all-India candidates.

Q: When does NEET counselling start for Hoshiarpur students? A: NEET UG counselling typically starts in July after NEET results. First register on MCC portal for AIQ seats, then on Punjab state counselling portal for state quota.

Q: Is there Punjab state quota in Hoshiarpur medical colleges? A: Yes, 85% of government college seats are reserved for Punjab state quota. Hoshiarpur students with valid Punjab domicile can claim these seats.

Q: How many medical colleges are in Hoshiarpur? A: Hoshiarpur has 0 NMC-approved medical college(s). 0 government and 0 private.

Q: Do I need to register for both MCC and Punjab counselling? A: Yes, always register for both. MCC handles AIQ and central institution seats, while Punjab counselling covers 85% state quota seats. Skipping either limits your options.