EWS Quota in NEET 2024: Full Form, Rules, Eligibility, Reservation, EWS Certificate

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Updated On: February 10, 2024 11:57 am IST | NEET

Confused about whether you are eligible for the EWS quota in NEET 2024? Worry not, all details about EWS Quota in NEET 2024 and how to obtain an EWS certificate can be checked here.

EWS Quota in NEET 2024: Full Form, Rules, Eligibility, Reservation, EWS Certificate

EWS Quota in NEET 2024 is 10% in the All India Quota (AIQ) Scheme for undergraduate and postgraduate medical/dental courses (MBBS/MD/MS/Diploma/BDS/MDS) from 2021-22 onwards. In case the 10% reserved criteria for the EWS quota is exhausted, aspirants are also eligible for the general category seats as well. The EWS category comprises students belonging to Economically Weaker Sections, where aspirants are unable to secure seats owing to financial issues. 

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Students often feel confused about the EWS Quota in NEET 2024. Based on the latest update, the NEET 2024 exam is scheduled to be held on May 5, and the NEET 2024 Result for the same will be released in the 2nd week of June 2024. The confusion about the NEET-UG EWS Quota can be cleared in this article. The decision of the EWS quota has been beneficial for all the candidates who, in spite of having the desired merit, could not proceed with their medical higher education due to financial constraints. In this article, you will find all the information regarding the EWS Quota in NEET 2024 - eligibility, reservation, certificate, and more. 

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What is EWS Quota in NEET 2024?

The Indian government introduced a policy in 2019 that reserved 10% of total seats in NEET for GEN-EWS (Economically Weaker Section) candidates. This reservation was implemented to provide an opportunity for students from economically weaker backgrounds to pursue their dreams of becoming doctors or dentists. The reservation criteria for GEN-EWS candidates is based on the family's gross annual income, which should not exceed INR 8 LPA (lakhs per annum). Candidates falling under the GEN-EWS category and meeting the income criteria are eligible to apply for the reserved seats.

Once the reservation for the 10% EWS quota is exhausted, the remaining seats become available for general category candidates as well. This means that candidates from the general category, irrespective of their family's income, can also compete for the remaining seats. The introduction of the EWS quota in NEET has opened up new opportunities for students from economically weaker sections of society.

How EWS Quota Works in NEET 2024

The EWS (Economically Weaker Section) quota was introduced by the Indian government to provide a reservation for individuals from economically weaker backgrounds in higher education. The EWS quota is implemented in NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test), the national-level medical entrance exam for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate medical courses in India.

The EWS quota in NEET 2024 is implemented as a reservation of up to 10% of the total seats available in MBBS/BDS colleges in India. To be eligible for the EWS quota, candidates must meet the following criteria:

  1. They must belong to the EWS category as defined by the government of India.

  2. Their family income must be less than Rs. 8 lakhs per annum.

  3. They must not have any family members who have availed of reservation under any other category.

Candidates who meet the above criteria can apply for the EWS quota while filling out their NEET 2024 application form. They will be required to submit valid income and caste certificates as proof of their eligibility for the EWS quota.

The EWS quota in NEET 2024 will be implemented in addition to the existing reservations for SC, ST, and OBC candidates. The EWS quota seats will be filled on the basis of merit and will be allocated to eligible candidates during the NEET 2024 counselling process.

It is important to note that the EWS quota is not a relaxation in the eligibility criteria for NEET 2024. Candidates must still meet the minimum eligibility criteria, including the educational qualifications and age limit, to be eligible for the EWS quota.

Relevant Read: NEET 2024 Seat Matrix

EWS Quota in NEET 2024 – Eligibility Criteria 

When the EWS Quota was increased by the government, many medical aspirants were unclear about its eligibility. Even now, many students are often misled due to a lack of information. Keeping that in mind, we have mentioned all the parameters that determine whether or not you qualify for the reservation. Check out the eligibility for the EWS category in NEET 2024 below:

  • Those candidates whose family is less than INR 8 lakh per annum will be eligible for the EWS quota in NTA NEET

  • The family must not own more than 5 acres of agricultural land

  • The residential flat area should be less than 1000 sq. ft and the residential plot area should be less than 100 square yards (if in a notified municipality sector) to be eligible for the EWS quota.

The residential plot's area should be less than 200 square yards (if in a non-notified municipality sector).

Must refer to: NEET 2024 Login Application Number and Password

How to Apply for EWS Certificate for NEET?

Candidates belonging to the EWS category can follow these steps to obtain their EWS certificate for NEET 2024 if they do not already have one:

Step 1

The first step is to obtain INCOME and ASSET CERTIFICATES from the government authorities. The government authorities which can provide you with Income and Asset Certificates are given below:

  • District Magistrate/ Additional District Magistrate/ Deputy Commissioner/ Additional Deputy Commissioner/

  • Revenue Officers/ Tehsildar

  • Sub-Divisional Officers

Step 2

The Officer who issues the certificate will only do the same after carefully verifying all the relevant documents and following the due process as prescribed by the respective State/ UT.

Note: While applying in the EWS category for NEET 2020, applicants have to choose the category in the application form as "General-EWS". Also, there is no need to upload the EWS certificate in the NEET application form. NEET 2024 EWS certificate will be verified at the Counselling by the Central or the State counselling authority. In case, a candidate is unable to produce the EWS certificate, then their admission will be cancelled and will be counted for admission under the General category.

Reservation for EWS Quota in NEET 2024 

EWS quota NEET UG rules eligibility reservation holds immense significance for economically weaker sections of the general category aspiring to secure a seat through reservation in NEET 2024. The NEET participating institutes that offer EWS reservation include:

  • State Government Medical Colleges

  • Central University/Institutes (with a reservation quota of 10%)

  • National Institutes

These institutes provide a platform for candidates from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue their medical education. Fulfilling the required criteria and submitting the necessary documents is essential for eligible candidates to avail the EWS reservation during the NEET 2024 admission process.

*Note: Candidates must note that the EWS Quota in NEET 2024 is applicable for BDS/MBBS/BUMS/BAMS/BHMS/BNYS/AIPT.  

EWS Quota in NEET 2024 - All Reservations

Here is an overview of all reservations available for EWS quota in the NEET 2024 exam.

Events

Specifications

General - EWS/ OBC-NCL

INR 1600

Eligibility Criteria for Candidates of General (UR)/General-EWS

December 31, 2006

Persons with Disability (PwBD) - GEN-EWS

5%

EWS Seat Matrix in NEET 2024

The NEET 2024 EWS seat matrix varies as per college type. The EWS quota seat matrix for government colleges is as follows:

Type of College

EWS Seat Matrix

Government Medical Colleges

4000

Also Read: Minimum Marks Required in NEET 2024 for MBBS

EWS Quota in NEET 2024 – Participating Colleges

Here is a look at some of the popular colleges offering admission to students under the EWS quota in NEET 2024:

Name of College

City

No. of Seats Under EWS NEET 2024

Medical College of RML Hospital

New Delhi

27

Lady Hardinge Medical College

New Delhi

18

University College of Medical Sciences

New Delhi

9

VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital

New Delhi

9

Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU

Varanasi

6

EWS Quota in NEET 2024 – Reservation in Government Colleges 

The demand for government colleges after NEET is usually high. Applicants looking for a seat in these colleges can apply under the EWS quota provided the eligibility criteria is met. As per the seat matrix, government medical colleges have nearly 4,000 seats. The Government Medical colleges have 4000 seats as per the EWS quota 2024 Seat Matrix. 

Also Read: List of Documents Required for NEET 2024 Application Form: Size, Format, Specifications

EWS Quota in NEET 2024 – Expected Cutoff

Interested candidates can refer to the table below to check the expected NEET 2024 cutoff scores for the General and Gen-EWS categories:

Category

NEET 2024 Cutoff Score (Expected)

NEET 2024 Cutoff Percentile (Expected)

UR

720-138

50th Percentile

EWS & PH/ UR

137-122

45th Percentile

Helpful reads on NEET 2024 marks: 

EWS Quota in NEET 2024 Application – Key Highlights 

Aspirants willing to apply for the NEET 2024 EWS quota must take note of the following:

  • Keep your asset and income certificates secured and handy 

  • The certificates can be secured as prescribed by the law of the state/UT once all the documents are verified

  • You will be able to choose the category as ‘Gen-EWS’ online after the documents are obtained and the application is successfully sent. Documents need not be uploaded along with the NEET application form.

  • All documents validating your reservation as EWS category must be produced at the time of NEET counselling process 2024 to secure admission. In the absence of valid certificates, the candidate will not be granted admission under the General category.

  • Candidates seeking EWS reservation for NEET must reach out to any of the following competent authorities to get the certificates issued:

Extra Assistant Commissioner

Executive Magistrate/Taluka Magistrate

Chief Presidency Magistrate

Additional District Magistrate

First Class Stipendiary Magistrate

Sub-Divisional Magistrate

Sub-Divisional Officer 

Deputy Commissioner

Presidency Magistrate

Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate

District Magistrate

Collector

Additional Deputy Commissioner

Revenue Officer (not below the rank of Tehsildar)

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Hope this article will help you understand EWS Quota in NEET 2024 and how to obtain an EWS certificate if you are meeting the eligibility. For the latest news and updates regarding NEET 2024 results and merit list, keep an eye out on the CollegeDekho website!

NEET 2024 Cutoff: State-Wise breakdown

Students applying for EWS Quota in NEET 2024 can check the cutoff scores across different states. This will help aspirants find out how many they to secure to ace the exam and obtain admission to their state college. The state-wise cutoff marks for NEET 2024 exam will be released after the counselling ends. So, till then, candidates can gain insights on NEET cutoff marks by analysing the previous year's data provided below. 

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FAQs

Is there any reservation for other category candidates in EWS Quota of NEET 2024?

No as mentioned above EWS Quota is only General Category candidates. You can read about the eligibility criteria of EWS quota in NEET-UG above.

Should I upload NEET EWS Certificate while registering for NEET Counselling 2024?

No you will be required to physically verify your EWS certificate at the time of counselling.

Is the income and asset certificate mandatory for NEET EWS Quota?

Yes for NEET EWS Quota it is mandatory to have obtain income and asset certificate from government authorities.

What is the EWS seat matrix in NEET UG 2024 Exam?

The EWS seat matrix in government medical colleges is expected to be around 4000 for NEET 2024 Exam.

Can EWS get a general seat in NEET 2024?

Yes, EWS candidates can get a general seat in NEET 2024 provided there are vacancies and they have a decent score to get through.

What percentage of seats are reserved for EWS in NEET 2024?

As per the Government Reservation Policy, 10% of the total seats are reserved for EWS category candidates in the NTA NEET exams.

Can I change my category from EWS to general during NEET counselling process 2024?

No, candidates do not have the option of changing their category from EWS to General at the time of NEET counselling.

Is EWS different for central and state Government?

No, there is no such distinction between state and central EWS certificates. There is only one EWS certificate. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria can obtain the EWS certificate.

Are EWS and General Category the same?

EWS is referred to the section of ‘General’ category candidates whose annual gross income is below INR 8 LPA. This does not include ST/SC/OBC categories.

What are the total marks required in NEET 2024 Exam for the EWS quota for the MBBS course?

Usually, the NEET 2024 cutoff percentile for the EWS category is 50, but, it can vary every year. The corresponding cutoff score ranges anywhere between 261-291. Students must study thoroughly to secure their spot at the top and to bag admission in the college of their choice.

Is 450 considered to be a good score in NEET 2024 exam for EWS students?

The NEET 2024 cutoff depends on the State you wish to pursue the course. Ideally, one needs to score above 550 at least to find a seat in a good college. Anything lower than 550, students might have to join private institutions to pursue the course of their choice.

Is EWS applicable for NEET 2024?

Yes, the EWS quota in NEET 2024 is applicable for general category students. A reservation of 10% is available for students. The EWS quota has certain eligibility criteria that one must fulfill in order to secure admission in medical courses.

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