List of Documents Required for MBBS Admission: Lakhs of students come and take NEET exam every year in order to achieve their wish of becoming a doctor. NEET is not only an entrance exam but it is a huge chance to the students. However, once the exam is completed, the second most important thing is, – Counselling Process, where it is quite crucial that, the records were completed and handed in on both time and properly. In this article, we are going to provide full and clear details about the documents to be used during NEET 2025 counseling which will help no student encounter the unnecessary last minute problem.
Importance of documents in NEET counseling 2025
Students after cracking NEET need to attend counseling in order to secure an MBBS seat under the medical Counseling Committee (MCC). During this process documents are verified so as to make sure that the eligibility, age and reservation and qualification of the student is correct. In case of the incorrectness or incompleteness of any of the documents, the student might be denied entry into a counseling process.
List of documents required for NEET Counselling 2025
The following is a list of all the documents that will be required at the time of counselling for admission in MBBS:
- NEET UG 2025 Admit Card
- NEET 2025 Scorecard and Merit List
- Copy of confirmation of submission of NEET application form
- Application fee receipt
- Counselling Call Letter
- Class 11th and 12th mark sheet and passing certificate
- Character certificate issued by school
- Transfer Certificate
- Migration Certificate
- Copy of Birth Certificate
- Government ID card (eg – Aadhar card, Voter ID, Passport)
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- **PwD certificate (if applicable) *Domicile Certificate (if applicable)*
- Family Income Certificate (Mandatory for SC/ST/OBC)
- Recent Passport Size Photograph
- Medical Fitness Certificate (issued by a recognized doctor)
Additional Documents for NRI/OCI Students
If you are a student from NRI or OCI category, then some additional documents will be required for you:
- Sponsorship Affidavit – stating that the sponsor will bear the entire cost of your studies.
- Copy of Sponsor’s Passport
- Embassy Certificate
- Affidavit confirming relationship (relationship between candidate and sponsor)
Document uploading rules and format
The documents have to be scanned and uploaded in a specific format during the online counselling process:
| Document | File size | Format | Other instructions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signature | 4 KB – 30 KB | JPG | 2.5 x 3.5 inches, 72 DPI |
| Passport photo | 10 KB – 200 KB | JPG | White background, 2.5 x 3.5 inches |
| Postcard size photo | 10 KB – 200 KB | JPG | 4 x 6 inches, 72 DPI |
| Left Hand Thumb Impression | 10 KB – 200 KB | JPG | Clear and Clear Scan |
| Caste Certificate, PwBD, Citizenship Certificate | 50 KB – 300 KB | Original Certificates must be there |
Which students have to submit which documents?
Not all students need to submit all documents, some documents are for specific category students:
- Migration Certificate: If you are attending counseling of another state.
- Income Certificate: Mandatory for SC/ST/OBC category students.
- Caste Certificate: Only for reservation category students.
- Medical Fitness Certificate: Mandatory for all students, which should also contain blood group information.
- Photographs: All photographs must be identical, recent and must have the student’s name and year written on the back of the photograph.
Necessary Precautions – Avoid any Mistakes
- Check all documents thoroughly before scanning and upload only copies of original documents.
- Keep the file size and format correct – otherwise uploading may be problematic.
- If there is any mistake in any document, correct it in time.
- Keep all documents ready at the scheduled time of counselling.
- Pay the counselling fee on time and keep checking the website for updates.
- Keep one hardcopy and one digital copy of all documents safe with you.
Final Words: Success is possible only through preparation
Successful admission in NEET counselling 2025 is not just determined by good scores but also by the correct preparation of documents. This is a crucial step that makes your MBBS admission possible. So prepare all the documents before time, scan them in the required format and follow the instructions given on the official website regularly.
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