Hey Aspirant!
Earmarking is an option for a Candidate belonging to Reserved Category. It is an option for those who choose a seat either under General Category or Reserved Category. One seat in the college where he/she was eligible for admission against open seat shall be earmarked for a candidate belonging to the respective reserved category.
For example, if a Candidate secures a rank eligible for a seat, lets say AIR 100. He/she can pick up a seat of his/her choice anywhere across India due to the privilege of his/her rank. Now he/she wants to take up a seat in a GMC in Maharashtra. He/she can pick up a seat either under General Category/Reserved Category. If he/she decides to opt for a seat under General Category, his/her Reservation can be opted for the next Candidate in the Category list. This is called Earmarking. Whole details of which you can check in official website.
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https://news.careers360.com/maharashtra-neet-counselling-2021-application-form-available-tomorrow-brochure-out
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