Latest Update: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will conduct NEET UG Counselling 2025 in July 2025 after the declaration of NEET UG 2025 results. The counselling process will include four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round.
| Organization | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) |
|---|---|
| Counselling For | MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, B.V.Sc & AH courses |
| Counselling Rounds | 4 (Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, Stray Vacancy Round) |
| Counselling Mode | Online |
| Registration Status | To begin in July 2025 |
| Official Website | mcc.nic.in |
NEET UG Counselling 2025 Important Dates
| Events | Dates (Expected) |
|---|---|
| NEET UG 2025 Exam Date | First Sunday of May 2025 |
| NEET UG 2025 Result | First week of June 2025 |
| Round 1 Registration & Payment | 1st – 7th July 2025 |
| Round 1 Choice Filling & Locking | 2nd – 8th July 2025 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | 11th – 12th July 2025 |
| Round 1 Reporting to Allotted Institute | 13th – 18th July 2025 |
| Round 2 Registration & Payment | 20th – 24th July 2025 |
| Round 2 Choice Filling & Locking | 21st – 25th July 2025 |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment | 27th – 28th July 2025 |
| Round 2 Reporting to Allotted Institute | 29th July – 3rd August 2025 |
| Mop-Up Round Registration | 7th – 11th August 2025 |
| Mop-Up Round Seat Allotment | 14th – 15th August 2025 |
| Mop-Up Round Reporting | 16th – 21st August 2025 |
| Stray Vacancy Round | 25th – 30th August 2025 |
NEET UG Counselling 2025 Overview
NEET UG Counselling is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, B.V.Sc & AH courses in medical/dental colleges across India. The counselling process is conducted for:
- 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in Government Medical/Dental Colleges
- 100% seats in Deemed Universities and Central Universities
- All AIIMS & JIPMER Institutions
- All ESIC Medical Colleges
- All seats of Delhi University (DU)
- IP University
- AMU / BHU / Central Institutes
State Counselling Authorities conduct separate counselling for 85% state quota seats and private medical/dental colleges.
NEET UG Counselling 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Qualifying Percentile in NEET UG 2025
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentile | Approximate Score (Out of 720) |
|---|---|---|
| General/EWS | 50th Percentile | At least 115-120 marks |
| OBC/SC/ST | 40th Percentile | At least 95-105 marks |
| PwD | 45th Percentile | At least 105-110 marks |
Age Criteria
- Minimum Age: 17 years as of December 31, 2025
- Maximum Age: No upper age limit as per Supreme Court order
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English as core subjects.
- For General/EWS/OBC candidates: Minimum 50% marks in PCB
- For SC/ST/PwD candidates: Minimum 40% marks in PCB
NEET UG Counselling 2025 Registration Process
The registration process for NEET UG Counselling 2025 will be completely online. Here are the steps to register:
- Visit the Official Website: Go to mcc.nic.in during the registration period.
- New Registration: Click on “New Registration” and enter your NEET UG 2025 Roll Number, Password, and other required details.
- Fill the Registration Form: Complete the registration form with personal, academic, and contact details.
- Upload Documents: Upload the following documents as per the specified format:
- NEET UG 2025 Admit Card
- NEET UG 2025 Result/Rank Letter
- Class 10th Certificate (for Date of Birth proof)
- Class 12th Certificate and Mark Sheet
- ID Proof (Aadhar Card/PAN Card/Passport/Driving License)
- Recent Passport Size Photograph
- Signature
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) if applicable
- PwD Certificate (if applicable)
- Pay Registration Fee: Pay the non-refundable registration fee online through Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking.
- Choice Filling & Locking: Fill your college and course preferences in order of priority and lock them before the deadline.
- Print Confirmation Page: Take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
NEET UG Counselling 2025 Registration Fee
| Category | Government Colleges | Private/Deemed Universities |
|---|---|---|
| General/EWS/OBC | ₹1,000 | ₹5,000 |
| SC/ST/PwD | ₹500 | ₹2,500 |
Note: The registration fee is non-refundable.
NEET UG Counselling 2025 Seat Matrix
The seat matrix for NEET UG Counselling 2025 will be published on the MCC website before the start of counselling. The seat distribution is as follows:
All India Quota (AIQ) Reservation
| Category | Reservation Percentage |
|---|---|
| General/Unreserved | 40.5% |
| OBC-NCL | 27% |
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| EWS | 10% |
| PwD (Horizontal Reservation) | 5% |
Expected Number of Seats
| Course | All India Quota | Deemed/Central Universities | State Quota | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | ~6,000 | ~8,000 | ~70,000 | ~84,000 |
| BDS | ~1,500 | ~2,500 | ~19,000 | ~23,000 |
| AYUSH | ~2,000 | ~3,000 | ~40,000 | ~45,000 |
Note: The above figures are approximate and subject to change based on the final seat matrix released by MCC/respective authorities.
NEET UG Counselling 2025 Rounds & Process
The NEET UG Counselling 2025 will be conducted in four rounds:
Round 1
- Registration & Payment: Candidates register and pay the counselling fee.
- Choice Filling & Locking: Candidates fill and lock their college and course preferences.
- Processing of Seat Allotment: MCC processes seat allotment based on choices, ranks, and seat availability.
- Result Publication: Round 1 seat allotment results are published.
- Reporting to Allotted Institute: Candidates report to their allotted institutes with original documents for verification.
Round 2
The process is similar to Round 1. Fresh registrations are allowed. Candidates who got a seat in Round 1 but did not report, or those who want to upgrade, can participate.
Mop-Up Round
Conducted for remaining vacant seats after Round 2. Fresh registrations are allowed. Candidates who have already secured a seat in Round 1 or Round 2 and reported to the allotted institute are not eligible.
Stray Vacancy Round
The final round conducted for remaining vacant seats after the Mop-Up Round. Usually conducted for Deemed Universities and Central Institutions only. The list of eligible candidates is shared with the institutions, which conduct the counselling.
Options Available After Seat Allotment
| Option | Description | Applicable Rounds |
|---|---|---|
| Free Exit | Candidate can exit without any penalty | Round 1 only |
| Join & Upgrade | Join the allotted seat and opt for upgradation in next round | Round 1 & Round 2 |
| Exit with Forfeiture | Exit from counselling after seat allotment with forfeiture of fees | Round 1 & Round 2 |
| Join & Exit | Join the allotted seat in Round 2 and exit from further counselling | Round 2 only |
Important: If a candidate gets an allotted seat in Round 2 and does not report, they will be ineligible for Mop-Up Round and Stray Vacancy Round of AIQ/Central/Deemed Universities.
Document Verification During NEET UG Counselling 2025
Candidates need to carry the following original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies at the time of reporting to the allotted institute:
- NEET UG 2025 Admit Card
- NEET UG 2025 Result/Rank Letter
- Class 10th Mark Sheet & Certificate (for DOB proof)
- Class 12th Mark Sheet & Certificate
- ID Proof (Aadhar Card/PAN Card/Passport/Driving License)
- 8 Recent Passport Size Photographs (same as uploaded on NEET application)
- Provisional Allotment Letter from MCC
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) if applicable (issued by competent authority in prescribed format)
- PwD Certificate (if applicable)
- Medical Fitness Certificate
- Migration Certificate (if applicable)
- Gap Year Affidavit (if applicable)
AIQ vs State Quota Counselling
| Parameter | All India Quota (AIQ) | State Quota |
|---|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) | Respective State Counselling Authorities |
| Seats | 15% seats in Govt. Medical/Dental Colleges + 100% in Deemed/Central Universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, ESIC | 85% seats in State Govt. Colleges + 100% seats in Private Colleges of the state |
| Eligibility | All NEET UG qualified candidates | NEET UG qualified candidates with domicile of the respective state |
| Registration | On MCC website | On respective state counselling authority website |
State-wise Counselling Authorities for NEET UG 2025
| State | Counselling Authority | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Dr. NTR UHS | ntruhs.ap.nic.in |
| Assam | DME Assam | dme.assam.gov.in |
| Bihar | BCECE Board | bceceboard.bihar.gov.in |
| Chhattisgarh | CGDME | cgdme.in |
| Delhi | FMSC, DU | fmsc.ac.in |
| Gujarat | ACPUGMEC | medadmgujarat.org |
| Haryana | UHS Rohtak | uhsr.ac.in |
| Karnataka | KEA | kea.kar.nic.in |
| Kerala | CEE Kerala | cee.kerala.gov.in |
| Madhya Pradesh | DME MP | dme.mponline.gov.in |
| Maharashtra | DMER | dmer.org |
| Rajasthan | RUHS | rajruhs.in |
| Tamil Nadu | TN MRB | tnmedicalselection.org |
| Telangana | KNRUHS | knruhs.telangana.gov.in |
| Uttar Pradesh | DGME UP | upneet.gov.in |
| West Bengal | WBMCC | wbmcc.nic.in |
Courses Available Through NEET UG Counselling 2025
Medical Courses
- MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)
- BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
AYUSH Courses
- BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery)
- BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery)
- BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery)
- BSMS (Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery)
- BNYS (Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences)
Veterinary Courses
- B.V.Sc & AH (Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry)
NEET UG Counselling 2025 Tips
- Research Colleges Thoroughly: Before filling choices, research colleges regarding infrastructure, faculty, placement records, and fees.
- Prepare Documents in Advance: Keep all required documents ready before the counselling process begins.
- Fill Maximum Choices: Don’t limit your options; fill as many college preferences as possible to increase your chances of getting a seat.
- Consider Location & Expenses: Consider factors like location, cost of living, and college fees while making your choices.
- Check College Recognition: Ensure that the college is recognized by NMC (for MBBS), DCI (for BDS), CCIM/CCH (for AYUSH courses).
- Understand Counselling Rules: Read the counselling scheme and rules carefully to avoid any mistakes.
- Keep Track of Deadlines: Mark all important dates on your calendar and complete each step before the deadline.
- Stay Updated: Regularly check the MCC website and your registered email for any updates or notices.
FAQs about NEET UG Counselling 2025
What is the difference between AIQ and State Quota counselling?
AIQ (All India Quota) counselling is conducted by MCC for 15% seats in Government Medical/Dental Colleges and 100% seats in Deemed/Central Universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, and ESIC colleges. State Quota counselling is conducted by respective state authorities for 85% seats in State Government Colleges and 100% seats in Private Colleges of that state.
Can I participate in both AIQ and State Quota counselling?
Yes, you can participate in both AIQ and State Quota counselling simultaneously. However, once you accept a seat in AIQ and do not resign, you will not be eligible for state counselling. Similarly, if you accept a state quota seat, you need to resign before joining through AIQ counselling.
What is the Free Exit option in NEET UG counselling?
Free Exit option is available only in Round 1 of counselling. If a candidate does not want to join the allotted seat in Round 1, they can exit the counselling without any penalty and can participate in Round 2. However, this option is not available in subsequent rounds.
What happens if I don’t report to the allotted college after seat allotment?
If you don’t report to the allotted college after Round 1, you can still participate in Round 2 (Free Exit option). However, if you don’t report after Round 2 or Mop-Up Round, your counselling fee will be forfeited, and you will be ineligible for any further rounds of AIQ/Central/Deemed Universities counselling.
How does the upgradation process work in NEET UG counselling?
If you choose the “Join & Upgrade” option after getting a seat in Round 1 or Round 2, your current seat will be secured, and you’ll be considered for a better option in the next round as per your filled choices and rank. If you get a better seat in the next round, your previous seat will be automatically cancelled. If not, you’ll retain your current seat.
What is the Mop-Up Round in NEET UG counselling?
The Mop-Up Round is conducted after Round 2 to fill the remaining vacant seats. Fresh registrations are allowed for this round. Candidates who have already secured a seat in Round 1 or Round 2 and reported to the allotted institute are not eligible for the Mop-Up Round. Candidates who were allotted a seat in Round 2 but did not report are also not eligible.
Conclusion: NEET UG Counselling 2025 is a crucial step after qualifying the NEET UG examination. The process requires careful planning, research, and timely action. Understanding the counselling rules, filling choices wisely, and keeping all documents ready can significantly improve your chances of getting a seat in your preferred medical college. Make sure to stay updated with the official notifications from MCC and your state counselling authority for a smooth counselling experience.
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