FAQ in Nainital, Uttarakhand

NEET Counselling FAQs for Nainital, Uttarakhand

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 Nainital colleges? A: Yes, for AIQ seats (15% of government seats), any Indian student can apply. For state quota seats (85%), you need valid Uttarakhand domicile. Private colleges may have management quota seats open to all-India candidates.

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

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

College-Specific Questions

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

Counselling Process Questions

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

Q: What documents are needed for NEET counselling? A: NEET Admit Card, Scorecard, Class 10 and 12 marksheets, Aadhaar Card, passport photos, and Uttarakhand domicile certificate (for state quota). Category certificates if applicable.