The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially released the NEET UG 2025 counselling schedule for admissions into MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing programs across India. Candidates who qualified the NEET UG 2025 exam—conducted in May—can begin Round 1 registration from July 21, 2025, through the official website mcc.nic.in.
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This year’s NEET UG counselling will be conducted in four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, and Stray Vacancy Round. The process will cover the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) and 100% seats in central and deemed universities, including prestigious institutions like AIIMS, JIPMER, BHU, AMU, and ESIC.
Who Is Eligible for NEET UG 2025 Counselling?
Only those candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2025 are eligible to participate. The counselling process is applicable for:
15% All India Quota seats in government medical/dental colleges
100% seats in AIIMS, JIPMER, BHU, AMU, and ESIC institutions
Deemed and central universities under MCC
Institutional quota seats in ESIC
AFMC counselling, conducted separately but requires Na EET qualification
NEET UG 2025 Counselling Round 1: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Seat Matrix Verification by NMC | July 18–19, 2025 |
| Registration & Fee Payment | July 21–28 (till 12 PM) |
| Payment Deadline | July 28 (till 3 PM) |
| Choice Filling | July 22–28 |
| Choice Locking | July 28 (4 PM to 11:55 PM) |
| Seat Allotment Processing | July 29–30 |
| Round 1 Result Declaration | July 31, 2025 |
| Reporting to the Institutes | August 1–6 |
| Institute Data Verification | August 7–8 |
NEET UG Counselling Round 2 Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Seat Matrix Verification | August 9–11 |
| Registration & Fee Payment | August 12–18 |
| Payment Deadline | August 18 (till 3 PM) |
| Choice Filling | August 13–18 |
| Choice Locking | August 18 (4 PM to 11:55 PM) |
| Seat Allotment | August 19–20 |
| Round 2 Result | August 21, 2025 |
| Reporting to Colleges | August 22–29 |
| Data Verification | August 30–September 1 |
Mop-Up Round (Round 3) Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Seat Matrix Verification | September 2 |
| Registration & Payment | September 3–8 |
| Payment Deadline | September 8 (till 3 PM) |
| Choice Filling | September 3–8 |
| Choice Locking | September 8 (4 PM to 11:55 PM) |
| Seat Allotment | September 9–10 |
| Result Declaration | September 11, 2025 |
| Reporting to Institutes | September 12–18 |
| Verification by Colleges | September 19–21 |
Stray Vacancy Round Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| OTP-Based Seat Matrix Verification | September 20 |
| Registration & Fee Payment | September 22–24 |
| Payment Deadline | September 24 (till 6 PM) |
| Choice Filling | September 22–25 |
| Choice Locking | September 24 (8 PM) – September 25 (8 AM) |
| Seat Allotment | September 25–26 |
| Result Declaration | September 27, 2025 |
| Reporting to the Institutes | September 27–October 3 |
How to Register for NEET UG 2025 Counselling
Follow these steps to apply for NEET UG 2025 counselling:
Visit the official website: mcc.nic.in
Click on “UG Medical Counselling”
Log in using your NEET UG 2025 credentials
Fill out the application form with accurate details
Upload required documents:
NEET UG 2025 scorecard
Valid ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, etc.)
Caste/category certificates (if applicable)
Pay the applicable counselling fee
Choose your preferred colleges and courses
Lock your choices and download the confirmation slip
Participating Institutions in NEET UG Counselling 2025
The MCC counselling covers top-tier medical institutions across India:
AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) – All branches
JIPMER – Puducherry and Karaikal
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) – Varanasi
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) – Aligarh
ESIC Medical Colleges
Deemed Universities such as Manipal, SRM, and DY Patil
Government colleges under the All India Quota (15%)
Note: State quota counselling is conducted separately by respective state authorities.
Advisory to Institutes: Treat Holidays as Working Days
To ensure the counselling process runs smoothly and on time, MCC has instructed all participating institutes to treat Saturdays, Sundays, and gazetted holidays as working days during this period.
This move is aimed at streamlining document verification, admissions, and reporting, ensuring no delays in academic session commencement.
Important Points to Remember
Counselling is only for NEET UG 2025 qualified candidates.
Seat allocation depends on:
NEET score
Reservation criteria
Availability of seats
Candidate’s preferences
MCC will issue separate guidelines for AFMC admissions.
If a candidate fails to report within the prescribed timeline, their allotted seat may be forfeited.
Why MCC NEET UG Counselling Matters
The MCC NEET UG counselling process is the gateway to India’s premier medical institutions. It ensures:
Fair seat distribution across the country
Transparency in admission
Uniform guidelines across central, deemed, and government colleges
In 2025, with nearly 20 lakh NEET aspirants, competition is higher than ever. Being informed and acting promptly can make all the difference.
The NEET UG 2025 counselling is a critical step for every medical aspirant aiming to secure a seat in India’s top MBBS, BDS, or BSc Nursing colleges. With clear timelines, structured rounds, and an online registration process, candidates must stay vigilant and follow every update.
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