Post-NEET UG: Career Options, Counselling, and Future Pathways

NEET is one of the most prestigious entrance exams in India. The number of students who want to seek admission to undergraduate courses in medical and dental colleges across India is dedicated to preparing for the NEET UG entrance exam. 


And this year, 2024, a total of 23,33,297 appeared in the exam.


The numbers are enormous, and so is the craze of students in the study of medical science. 


This shows how eager our students are to contribute to helping the nation fight health issues.


However, the actual task starts once the result is out. Those who ranked in top positions usually opt for MBBS; however, many students who don’t score the required number for MBBS feel clueless about the career options they have. 


That is the reason many of them end up enrolling in the wrong course.


Well, we want every student to make an informed decision, which is why we have listed below a few of the career options that they can choose from.


Carrier Options if Neet is Cleared


  • MBBS

  • BDS

  • BAMS

  • BHMS

  • BSMS

  • Nursing

  • Forensic science

  • Nutritionist

  • Anthropologist

  • Food Technology

  • Clinical Researcher

  • Medicine teaching

  • Agriculture


Now that you know the career options, let’s dive into the crucial aspect of NEET: the counselling process.


What is the Current Scenario of NEET UG 2024 Counselling?


NTA declared the NEET Result 2024, and now the MBBS/BDS admission process for various medical colleges and schools across the country will begin. 


In this process, the NEET merit list 2024 will be prepared first by the National Testing Agency and after that, the Eligible students identified through the NEET 2024 rank list will be invited for NEET counselling 2024 sessions.


NEET Counselling 2024 


NEET Counselling is a critical gateway for medical students. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is responsible for holding the counselling process and announcing the exact dates in a month.


The counselling process will consist of approximately six rounds. The number of rounds may vary depending on the availability of seats in each course. This process is used to allocate medical seats for MBBS (1,09,145 seats) and BDS (27,868 seats) courses.

NEET Official Seat Matrix

Future Pathways 


A career in the medical field is regarded as one of the most reputed professions. Once you clear the NEET, you will get a number of carrier options that we have already listed above. 


However, if you want detailed information about the counselling process and seat allocation, visit DigiNerve’s website now! Here, you can get detailed and resourceful information from experts.



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