UG-PG admissions begin in MP from May 1:Counselling to continue for two months; Higher Education Department issues schedule

The Higher Education Department of Madhya Pradesh has released a detailed counselling schedule for admissions to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses in government and private colleges across the state. Online registration for UG courses will begin on May 1, while PG registrations will start on May 2. The registration process will continue until June 30. The entire admission process will be conducted online, and document verification will be mandatory along with registration. Fully online admission process this year According to the official schedule, admissions this year will be conducted entirely online. Students must complete registration within the stipulated timeline and ensure document verification. Candidates who fail to complete verification will be considered ineligible for counselling and may lose their chance for seat allotment. Choice filling to decide college allocation During the admission process, students will be required to select their preferred colleges and courses. Based on this choice filling, merit lists will be prepared and seats will be allotted. Once a seat is allotted, students must pay the prescribed fee within the deadline. Failure to do so will result in automatic cancellation of the seat, which will then be offered to the next eligible candidate. Two main rounds plus additional CLC round This year, the admission process will include two main counselling rounds along with an additional College Level Counselling (CLC) round. The CLC round has been introduced to fill seats remaining vacant after the main rounds, ensuring maximum seat utilization and wider admission opportunities for students. New ITEP course introduced for teacher education A new four-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) has been introduced under the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), alongside B.Ed, B.P.Ed, and M.P.Ed courses. The ITEP course can be pursued directly after Class 12 and is designed for students aspiring to enter the teaching profession, offering foundational and professional training from an early stage. ₹25,000 incentive under Ladli Laxmi Scheme for girls To promote higher education among girls, the state government will provide a financial incentive of ₹25,000 under the Ladli Laxmi Scheme to eligible female students enrolling in undergraduate and professional courses. The amount will be disbursed in two equal instalments—during the first and final year of the course—to support their education. The scheme aims to improve the sex ratio, encourage positive attitudes towards the birth of girls, and strengthen their education and health outcomes, while also ensuring a better future for them. First Phase of UG Admission (Important Dates) NCTE Course Schedule Eligibility conditions for the scheme The eligibility criteria include: Minimum marks fixed for LLB admissions Minimum qualifying marks have been set for admission to LLB courses. For the three-year LLB programme: For the five-year LLB programme, the same minimum percentage criteria will apply in Class 12 examinations. These rules apply to students from recognised boards, including those under the Madhya Pradesh and Haryana education boards. Counselling to continue for two months The counselling process will run for nearly two months, providing admission opportunities to lakhs of students across the state. The department has urged students to complete all required formalities within the given timeframe to avoid any inconvenience during admission.