The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will begin the online registration for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Masters of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS) 2024 counselling on July 1, 2024.

The NEET MDS 2024 counselling schedule, released by the MCC, includes three rounds of counselling and a final online stray vacancy round in September. Below is the timeline for NEET MDS Counselling 2024 Round 1:

 Timeline for NEET MDS Counselling 2024 Round 1:

Tentative Seat Matrix Verification
- Dates: June 29, 2024 - June 30, 2024
- Details: Participating institutes will verify the tentative seat matrix to ensure the accuracy of seat allocation information before the counselling process begins.

Registration and Payment Process
- Dates: July 1, 2024 - July 7, 2024 (up to 12:00 NOON server time)
- Details: Candidates must register and make the necessary payments. The payment facility is available until 3:00 PM on July 7, 2024 (server time). Only registered candidates who complete the payment will be eligible for the choice filling and seat allotment process.

Choice Filling and Locking Period
- Dates: July 2, 2024 - July 7, 2024
- Details: Candidates can fill their choices until 11:55 PM on July 7, 2024 (server time). Choice locking will occur from 4:00 PM to 11:55 PM on July 7, 2024 (server time). Candidates must lock their preferences for courses and colleges during this period.

Seat Allotment Processing
- Dates: July 8, 2024 - July 9, 2024
- Details: The system will allocate seats to candidates based on their preferences and merit.

Result Announcement
- Date: July 10, 2024
- Details: The results of the seat allotment will be declared, and candidates will be informed about their allocated seats. They must proceed to the next step accordingly.

Reporting and Joining Period
- Dates: July 11, 2024 - July 17, 2024
- Details: Candidates who have been allotted seats must report to their respective institutes to complete the admission formalities and secure their seats.

Data Verification of Joined Candidates
- Dates: July 18, 2024 - July 19, 2024
- Details: Institutes will verify the data of joined candidates and share it with the MCC to ensure all admissions are accurately recorded and verified.