NEET UG State Quota Counselling Guide Part 2: Rules & Documents for Karnataka, MP, Maharashtra & More

The Ultimate NEET UG State Quota Counselling Master Guide (Part 2 of 3)

Welcome to Part 2 of our definitive state-by-state NEET UG counselling series! In this guide, we cover States 11 to 20, delivering an in-depth breakdown of registration portals, expected timelines, state-specific document requirements, fee structures, and local domicile policies.

Whether you are aiming for government medical colleges under the 85% State Quota or exploring open management quota seats in private institutions, this comprehensive resource ensures you navigate each state's admission workflow with total accuracy.

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📑 Table of Contents: Quick State Navigation (Part 2)

Click on any state below to jump directly to its detailed profile:

11. Karnataka 12. Kerala 13. Madhya Pradesh 14. Maharashtra 15. Manipur 16. Meghalaya 17. Mizoram 18. Nagaland 19. Odisha 20. Punjab

📑 Universal Document Checklist (Base Bundle)

Keep at least 3 set of self-attested copies along with originals for physical verification:

✔ NEET UG Admit Card & Rank Card

✔ Class 10th & 12th Mark Sheets & Passing Certificates

✔ Govt Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Passport / Voter ID)

✔ Passport-size Photographs (Matching NEET application)

✔ Provisional Seat Allotment Letter

✔ Transfer / School Leaving & Migration Certificates

🏛️ Comprehensive State-by-State Breakdown (States 11 to 20)

11. Karnataka

Conducting Body: Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)

Official Portal: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in

Expected Commencement: Expected 1st/2nd Week of August

Registration & Security Fee: Fee: ₹2,500 (Gen/OBC Non-Karnataka), ₹500 (Karnataka SC/ST) | Security: ₹1,000 to ₹1,00,000 depending on round/seat quota

📄 State-Specific Documents Required:

• 7-Year Continuous Study Certificate in Karnataka (Signed by BEO/DDPI for Govt Quota).
• Kannada Medium / Rural Study Certificate (if claiming reservation quota).
• KEA Verification Slip & Document Verification Acknowledgement Receipt.

12. Kerala

Conducting Body: Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE Kerala)

Official Portal: cee.kerala.gov.in

Expected Commencement: Expected 1st Week of August

Registration Fee: Fee: ₹600 (General), ₹300 (SC) | Non-Keralite Category fee varies

📄 State-Specific Documents Required:

• Nativity Certificate proving Keralite (NK-I / NK-II) status.
• Community & Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate issued by Village Officer.
• Income Certificate for Fee Concession / Special Reservation Category claims.

13. Madhya Pradesh

Conducting Body: Department of Medical Education (DME MP)

Official Portal: dme.mponline.gov.in

Expected Commencement: Expected 1st/2nd Week of August

Registration & Security Fee: Fee: ₹1,100 | Security: ₹10,000 (Govt), ₹1,00,000 - ₹2,00,000 (Private)

📄 State-Specific Documents Required:

• MP Local Domicile Certificate (Mool Niwas Praman Patra).
• Caste Certificate issued by Competent Authority of Madhya Pradesh.
• Income Certificate & MMVY / Medhavi Chhatra Yojana Registration Documents (if applicable).

14. Maharashtra

Conducting Body: State Common Entrance Test Cell (State CET Cell)

Official Portal: cetcell.mahacet.org

Expected Commencement: Expected 1st Week of August

Registration Fee: ₹1,000 (State Quota), ₹5,000 (Institutional/NRI Quota)

📄 State-Specific Documents Required:

• Maharashtra Domicile Certificate & Nationality Certificate.
• Caste Validity Certificate (CVC) & Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate (Mandatory for reserved categories).
• HSC (Class 12th) & SSC (Class 10th) Passing Certificates from schools within Maharashtra.

15. Manipur

Conducting Body: Directorate of Health Services (DHS Manipur)

Official Portal: https://manipurmc.mn.gov.in/

Expected Commencement: Expected 2nd Week of August

Registration Fee: ₹1,000 to ₹1,500 expected

📄 State-Specific Documents Required:

• Manipur Domicile Certificate issued by SDO / Deputy Commissioner.
• ST / SC / OBC Tribe Certificate issued by Manipur authorities.
• Parental Service Certificate (for Central / State Government employees posted in Manipur).

16. Meghalaya

Conducting Body: Department of Health & Family Welfare (Meghalaya)

Official Portal: meghealth.gov.in

Expected Commencement: Expected 2nd Week of August

Registration Fee: ₹500 to ₹1,000 expected

📄 State-Specific Documents Required:

• Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) / Domicile Certificate of Meghalaya.
• Scheduled Tribe Certificate (Khasi, Jaintia, Garo Tribe quotas).
• Character Certificate from last attended institution.

17. Mizoram

Conducting Body: Higher & Technical Education Department (Mizoram)

Official Portal: dhte.mizoram.gov.in

Expected Commencement: Expected 2nd Week of August

Registration Fee: Processing Fee: ₹500 expected

📄 State-Specific Documents Required:

• Mizoram Indigenous / Permanent Residential Certificate.
• Mizo ST Certificate (Category-I indigenous quota).
• Parental Service Proof (for Category-II/III state government applicants).

18. Nagaland

Conducting Body: Directorate of Technical Education (DTE Nagaland)

Official Portal: dtenagaland.org.in

Expected Commencement: Expected 2nd Week of August

Registration Fee: ₹600 to ₹1,000 expected

📄 State-Specific Documents Required:

• Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate (IIC) of Nagaland.
• Naga Scheduled Tribe (NST) Certificate.
• Backward Tribe (BT) Certificate (if claiming sub-reservation benefits).

19. Odisha

Conducting Body: Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE Board)

Official Portal: ojee.nic.in

Expected Commencement: Expected 1st/2nd Week of August

Registration Fee: Registration Fee: ₹1,000 (Non-refundable)

📄 State-Specific Documents Required:

• Resident / Nativity Certificate of Odisha (issued by Revenue Officer / Tahsildar).
• Green Card Certificate issued by Family Welfare Department (if claiming GC quota).
• Ex-Servicemen (ESM) / PC Certificate issued by competent state authority.

20. Punjab

Conducting Body: Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS Faridkot)

Official Portal: bfuhs.ac.in

Expected Commencement: Expected 1st/2nd Week of August

Registration Fee: ₹5,900 (Gen GST Incl.), ₹2,950 (SC GST Incl.)

📄 State-Specific Documents Required:

• Punjab Resident / Residence Certificate (as per Punjab Govt norms).
• Class 11 and Class 12 Study Certificates from recognized institutions in Punjab.
• BC / SC Category Certificate issued by competent Punjab revenue authorities.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (Part 2 Specifics)

Q1. Can non-domicile students apply for private medical colleges in Karnataka (KEA)?

Yes! Karnataka is an open state for private college seats. Non-domicile candidates can register under the Non-Karnataka (Open/Management) Category through KEA to access seats in private medical colleges.

Q2. Is Caste Validity Certificate mandatory for Maharashtra NEET Counselling?

Yes, for reserved category candidates claiming quota seats in Maharashtra, a valid Caste Validity Certificate (CVC) along with Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) is compulsory during physical document verification.

Q3. What is the Green Card quota in Odisha (OJEE) medical counselling?

The Green Card quota in Odisha is reserved for children of parents who have undergone permanent family planning terminal methods under government schemes. Valid Green Cards issued by the Odisha Health Department are required for verification.

🔮 Coming Up Next in Part 3!

Part 3 will cover States 21 to 28 (Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal), along with Union Territory Quotas and crucial strategies for Mop-Up & Stray Vacancy Rounds.