Hello Rutuja,
If you belongs from the general category then at the time of of counselling there is no need to give the caste certificate but if you belongs from the OBC, SC, ST category then you have to show your caste certificate at the time of counselling.It is compulsory.
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All the best.

Vishwa revealing the reservation using a scheduled caste Kota then you must have the requisite certificate at your physical verification of documents to avail a rank using the scheduled caste reservation quota

Dear Rutuja,

Candidates will need to present documents at the time of reporting to the college after AIQ counselling of NEET 2018 or even for State Counselling. Caste Validity Certificate is extremely important, otherwise you cannot avail caste benefits for securing seats in colleges. Your seat can anytime be revoked or dismissed, if you fail to provide Caste Validity Certificate even if you have Caste Certificate.So, Caste Validity Certificateis for validation of caste or category

Try to get it validated before the Counseling. Hope this was helpful. All the best for your Preparations!

Yes it is required at the time of counseling.