NEET PG Reservation 2024: Category-Wise Reserved Seats

Pratiki Patra
Pratiki Patra

Updated on - Apr 18, 2024

NEET PG Reservation 2024 criteria have been announced by the National Board of Education (NBE) on the official website at natboard.edu.in. The NEET PG 2024 reservation is set per government norms.

For the ongoing NEET PG application form 2024 process, the reservation criteria of NEET PG 2024 is set at 50% AIQ seats. The reservation of NEET PG 2024 is provided for the representation and upliftment of the marginalised communities.

The OBC reservation in NEET PG 2024 is 27%, while the SC ST reservation in NEET PG 2024 is 15% and 7.5%, respectively. Similarly, the EWS reservation in NEET PG  2024 is set at 10%.

For the NEET PG counselling 2024, the seats of the candidates will be allotted as per the NEET PG reservation quota. The NEET PG reservation criteria 2024 allows relaxation to the OBC, SC, ST, PwBD, and EWS category students in terms of age, application fee, etc.

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NEET PG Reservation 2024

NEET PG reservation 2024 criteria is set by the NBE for the 50% AIQ seats. The NEET PG reservation criteria 2024 allows a certain percentage of seats to be solely reserved for the marginalised communities.

Aspiring students who wish to apply for the NEET PG 2024 exam to be held on Jun 23, 2024, must be familiar with the reservation criteria of NEET PG 2024.

For more details on the NEET PG 2024 reservation, candidates can follow the tabulated data below:

Category Reserved Seat Percentage
EWS 10%
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 27%
SC  15%
ST 7.5%
PwD 5%

Are there any NEET PG 2024 Reservation Policies for Defence or Armed Personnel?

NEET PG reservation 2024 has no set policies for defence or armed personnel. However, certain states might have defence or armed personnel quota seats.

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NEET PG 2024 Reservation Criteria: Category-Wise

NEET PG reservation 2024 criteria vary according to the category of students. The participating colleges or medical institutes offer the seats as per the NEET PG reservation criteria 2024.

Aspirants can refer to the following points for more information on the category-wise reservation of NEET PG 2024:

  • NEET PG OBC Reservation: As per the norm set by the government, the Other Backward Classes (OBC) has 15% NEET PG 2024 reservation criteria defined. Candidates who want to apply under the OBC reservation in NEET PG 2024 must satisfy the criteria set by the government and must have a valid government issued OBC certificate.
  • SC ST Reservation in NEET PG: Candidates who fall under the SC/ST category are eligible to apply as per the NEET PG 2024 reservation criteria. 15% and 7.5% of seats are reserved for SC and ST category students, respectively. Before applying, aspirants are advised to have their valid SC/ST certificate ready. They must also choose their category in their NEET PG 2024 application form.
  • EWS Reservation in NEET PG: Students who will be applying under the EWS NEET PG reservation quota can apply for the 10% seats reserved for them in medical colleges and institutions. Before applying, candidates must have a valid Economical Weaker Section (EWS) certificate issued by the government.
  • PwBD Reservation in NEET PG: Candidates with disabilities can apply for the PwBD reservation criteria for the NEET PG 2024. Like other reserved category students, PwBD students must also have a valid certificate.

Who Defines the NEET PG Reservation Criteria 2024?

The NEET PG 2024 reservation criteria are set jointly by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), the National Medical Commission (NMC), and the state governments. The medical institutes or colleges must adhere to the NEET PG reservation 2024 guidelines. The reservation policy is meticulously followed by the MCC and other presiding commissions at the time of admission and counselling to ensure transparency and fairness in the entire process.

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Reservation Criteria of NEET PG 2024 for PwD

Aspirants who wish to apply under the NEET PG reservation 2024 criteria must first satisfy the eligibility set by MCC and the government. Candidates can refer to the below-given points to note the NEET PG 2024 reservation criteria for PwBD students:

  • Aspirants must have a valid government-issued "Certificate of Diability".
  • Candidates must fall under the 40% or more disability criteria set by the government.
  • The disability must be assessed as per the government guidelines.

NEET PG Reservation Criteria 2024 for EWS

Candidates can read the below-mentioned points to understand the NEET PG reservation 2024 criteria set by the government for EWS students:

  • The applicants or students must not fall under the Schedule Caste (SC), Schedule Tribe (ST), or Other Backward Classes (OBC) categories.
  • The candidate's family's total or gross annual income should be below INR 8 lakh.
  • Candidates must present their Income and Asset Certificates to be included in the category.

Who is Ineligible to Apply under EWS NEET PG Reservation Quota?

Candidates having the following possessions are excluded under the EWS category:

  • Aspirants possess their residential apartment, which is 1000 square feet or more.
  • Candidates possessing 5 acres or more acres of agricultural land.
  • Students' parents have 100 square yards of or more residential areas in designated municipalities.
  • Student's parent possess 200 square yards or more in non-designated municipalities.

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NEET PG Reservation 2024 State Quota Criteria

For the NEET PG 2024 counselling, the government appoints a committee to look after the counselling of state quota seats. State-wise, NEET PG reservation quota seats vary according to the state. 85% of the seats allotted via the state quota will be filled through the individual state or Union Territory (UT) counselling. 

What is the Reservation Policy for AFMC, Pune?

The Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, has its admission policies. Candidates must qualify for the additional rounds set by the AFMC authorities to get admission. Aspirants must note that AFMC does not follow any reservation policy for the PwD candidates.

NEET PG 2024 Reservation for NRI, OCI, and PIO

Candidates belonging to the NRI/OCI/PIO are eligible to apply under the NEET PG reservation 2024 criteria. NRI candidates are eligible to apply for both NRI seats and Indian National Seats as per their merit. NRI/OCI/PIO students must note that they do not fall under the SC/ST/OBC/EWS category and will be treated as unreserved category candidates.

What Does NRI/OCI/PIO Signify?

Candidates can refer to the below points to understand the meaning of NRI/OCI/PIO:

  • NRI: Non-Resident Indian
  • OCI: Overseas Citizenship of India
  • PIO: Person of Indian Origin

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NEET PG Reservation Criteria 2024: UT, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh

Candidates can note the following points for the NEET PG reservation 2024 criteria for Union Territory, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh:

  • Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have opted out of the All India Scheme. Hence, candidates belonging to J&K and Ladakh are ineligible for the 15% All India Quota (AIQ).
  • Candidates interested in applying through the 15% AIQ seats must submit a self-declaration form online.

Female Reservation in NEET PG 2024

As of now, there are no specific policies regarding the female reservation in NEET PG 2024. Female candidates can opt for the existing reserved categories, provided they satisfy the criteria defined by the government and have valid certificates for the same.

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NEET PG 2024 Reservation for Male

There are no specifically defined policies for male reservation in NEET PG 2024. Male candidates can opt for the existing reserved categories by providing valid certificates issued by the government. 

Documents Required for NEET PG 2024 Reservation

To avail of the seats under the NEET PG reservation 2024, candidates must have valid certificates issued by an authorised government body to claim them. Aspirants can refer to the table below for information on where they can issue the certificate from:

Category Government Authority
SC/ST  Collector Deputy Commissioner/ District Magistrate/Additional District Magistrate/ Executive Magistrate/Additional Deputy Commissioner / 1st Class Stipendary Magistrate/ Extra Assistant Commissioner/ Sub Divisional Magistrate/ Taluka Magistrate/Chief Presidency Magistrate/Presidency MagistrateAdditional Chief Presidency Magistrate
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Extra Assistant Commissioner/District Magistrate/Additional District Magistrate/Collector Deputy Commissioner /1st Class Stipendary Magistrate/ Sub Divisional Magistrate/Executive Magistrate/Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate/ Additional Deputy Commissioner Taluka Magistrate/Chief Presidency Magistrate
PwD Medical Board Authorities form the Prescribed Government Central Hospitals

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