NEET UG Counselling 2025: MCC Dates & Schedule (Out), Registration (August 14), Choice Locking Process

NEET UG Counselling 2025 Overview

The table below provides key details about NEET UG 2025 counselling.

NEET UG 2025 counselling is conducted for medical admissions in MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing courses. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) manages 15% of AIQ seats in Central and Deemed Universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, and AFMC. State authorities conduct counselling for 85% of state quota seats in medical colleges.

NEET UG 2025 Counselling Rounds

There are four main rounds of counselling:

1. Round 1
2. Round 2
3. Mop-up Round (Round 3)
4. Stray Vacancy Round

Additional rounds may be conducted if there are vacant seats after these rounds.

NEET UG 2025 Counselling Eligibility

Candidates must meet the following requirements to participate in NEET UG 2025 counselling:

• They must qualify for NEET 2025.
• They must register on the official MCC website.
• All candidates, including those from Jammu & Kashmir, can apply for AIQ seats and deemed universities.

Expected NEET 2025 Cutoff

The actual cutoff for NEET 2025 will depend on factors like exam difficulty, the number of candidates appearing, and overall performance.  The NEET UG counselling process uses these cutoffs to determine eligibility. Below is an estimated cutoff to help you set a target for your preparation.

Expected NEET 2025 Cutoff (Out of 720 Marks)

Eligibility Criteria for Central Universities

Each central university follows a specific seat allotment policy in the NEET UG counselling process:

NEET UG 2025 Seat Reservation

The Government of India has implemented category-based reservations for 15% of AIQ seats in the NEET Counselling system.

NEET UG 2025 Seat Matrix

MCC will release a detailed seat matrix before the choice-filling process begins. Below is last year’s seat matrix for reference.

NEET UG 2025 Round 2 Seat Matrix

The table below shows the seat vacancies and newly added seats in Round 2 of last year's counselling.

New Seats Added in NEET UG 2025 Round 2

Several institutes have added seats in Round 2 counselling. Below are some newly added institutes:

NEET UG 2025 Round 3 Seat Matrix

Below are last year's seat vacancies and newly added seats for Round 3.

MCC may introduce additional counselling rounds if seats remain vacant after Round 3.

How to Register for NEET Counselling 2025

Follow these steps to register for NEET UG 2025 counselling:

1. Visit the official MCC website.
2. Click on the ‘New Registration 2025’ tab.
3. Read the instructions carefully.
4. Enter the required details like NEET UG roll number, parent’s name, date of birth, and security code.
5. Choose a password.
6. Check your registered email for login credentials.
7. Complete the registration by entering personal, educational, and NEET 2025 result details.
8. Upload a scanned photograph and signature.
9. Pay the registration fee online.
10. Download and print the registration confirmation page.

NEET Counselling Registration Fee 2025

The table below shows the NEET 2025 counselling registration fees for different categories:

Documents Required for NEET Counselling 2025

Candidates must carry both original and photocopies of the following documents when reporting to the allocated institute:

• NEET 2025 Admit Card
• NEET 2025 Scorecard
• Class 10 Mark Sheet and Certificate
• Class 12 Mark Sheet and Certificate
• Valid Government-Issued Photo ID
• Six to eight passport-sized photographs (same as in the NEET application form)
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Disability Certificate (if applicable)
• Provisional Allotment Letter

NEET 2025 Counselling Process

Candidates who qualify for NEET 2025 and want to participate in counselling for AIQ seats in Deemed Universities, Central Universities, or ESIC colleges must follow these steps:

1. Registration

• Visit the official MCC website and register for each counselling round.
• Pay the registration fee online using net banking, credit/debit card, or UPI.

2. Choice Filling

• Log into the official MCC portal.
• Select preferred courses and colleges in order of preference.
• Add, delete, or rearrange choices as needed.
• Save a copy of the selected choices for future reference.

3. Choice Locking

• Lock the filled choices before the deadline.
• Once locked, choices cannot be changed.
• Print a copy of the locked choices.

4. Verification and Seat Allotment

• Universities verify candidate details and process seat allotments.
• MCC releases a provisional seat allotment result.
• Candidates can raise objections if needed.
• A final seat allotment list is published.
• Candidates can accept the allotted seat, report to the institute, or apply for an upgrade.

5. Reporting to the Allotted College

• Candidates who receive a seat must report to the assigned college within the given deadline.
• Failure to report will result in seat cancellation.
• Vacant seats from the first round will be available in the next round.
• Any unfilled AIQ seats in Deemed Universities, Central Universities, or ESIC colleges will be included in the mop-up or stray vacancy round.

Following this process ensures a smooth NEET UG 2025 counselling experience. Candidates should stay updated on official notifications to avoid missing important deadlines.

NEET 2025 Counselling Result

MCC will release the NEET 2025 counselling results online for each round after candidates complete the choice-filling and locking process. The result will be available in PDF format. First, a provisional result will be announced, allowing candidates to raise objections through email. After resolving grievances, MCC will release the final seat allotment result.

NEET 2024 Counselling Seat Allotment Results

How to Resign NEET 2025 Counselling Allotted Seats?

Candidates who want to resign from their NEET 2025 counselling Round 1 seats must follow these steps:

1. Visit the NEET counselling website.
2. Click on the New Registration 2025 tab under the Candidate Activity Board
3. Log in with your NEET 2025 counselling credentials
4. Click on the Seat Resignation link
5. Confirm and resign your seat
6. Click Save
7. Download the seat resignation confirmation page and keep it safe until final admission to a state quota seat

Important: Candidates must ensure that their Resignation Letter is generated online through the MCC portal by the allotted college. Otherwise, MCC will treat the resignation as ‘Null & Void’.

How to Convert Nationality from Indian to NRI?

Before each round of NEET 2025 counselling, MCC will allow candidates to change their nationality from Indian to NRI. To do this, candidates must send a filled form and the required documents to this email.

Required Documents:

• Passport and Visa of the NRI sponsor
• Relationship proof between sponsor and candidate
• Notarized affidavit from the sponsor stating that they will cover the full course fee
• Embassy certificate of the sponsor
• NEET 2025 scorecard

Conditions for Converting Nationality to NRI:

• Candidates must have qualified for NEET 2025.
• Once changed, candidates cannot claim benefits under Muslim Minority, Jain Minority, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, or any other quota.
• The nationality change will be considered provisional and subject to verification by the allotted college during reporting.

NEET UG 2025 State Counselling

NEET UG counselling for 15% AIQ quota seats is conducted by MCC, while 85% of seats are filled through the respective state’s counselling process. Admissions to private colleges within a state also happen through the state’s NEET counselling.

State-wise NEET Counselling Status