MCC Round 1 Counselling 2025: Complete Guide for Freshers

MCC Round 1 Counselling 2025: Complete Guide for Freshers that’s exactly what you need if you’re a NEET-qualified student or a concerned parent stepping into this process for the first time.

“Sir, I scored 632 in NEET. Can I get AIIMS Raipur in Round 1 or should I wait for Round 2?” This was the first question a parent asked me on a Zoom counselling session last week. Their son had just cleared NEET with flying colors, but now they felt completely lost about what to do next.

This is exactly why I’m writing this guide. Over the years, I’ve seen hundreds of freshers struggle with MCC Counselling, especially Round 1. They have their marks, they have their dream, but what they generally lack is guidance. Let’s fix that.

MCC Round 1 Counselling 2025 Highlights

Highlight	Details
Counselling Authority	Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
Applicable Quota	15% All India Quota (AIQ), Central Institutions, Deemed, AIIMS, JIPMER
Eligibility	NEET UG 2025 qualified
Round 1 Registration Fee	Rs.1,000 (non-refundable)
Security Deposit	Rs. 10,000 (refundable for government colleges)
Registration Mode	Online only via mcc.nic.in
Choice Filling	Online with preference order
Choice Locking	Mandatory before deadline
Seat Allotment	Based on NEET rank, category, and choice order
Free Exit Available	Yes, only in Round 1
Reporting Required After Allotment	Yes, with original documents and fee payment
Documents Required	NEET Admit Card, Scorecard, 10th/12th Mark Sheets, ID, Category Certificate
If Not Allotted in Round 1	Eligible for Round 2, no need to re-register
Official Website	www.mcc.nic.in

What Is MCC Counselling and Who Conducts It?

MCC stands for Medical Counselling Committee. It is an organization under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. MCC carries out the centralized counselling process for 15% All India Quota (AIQ) MBBS and BDS seats in Indian government medical & dental colleges.

In addition to AIQ seats, MCC also handles counselling for AIIMS, JIPMER, AMU, BHU, ESIC, Deemed Universities, and Central Pool Quota. Everything is done online from registration to seat allotment. Whether you’re from Tamil Nadu or Tripura, if you’ve qualified NEET, you’re eligible to participate in MCC UG Counselling.

Important Dates for MCC Round 1 Counselling 2025

Every year, Round 1 kicks off around late July or early August. While exact dates vary, here’s a tentative structure based on the last 3 years:

Event	Tentative Schedule
Registration Begins	Last week of July
Choice Filling & Locking	2–3 days after registration
Seat Allotment Result	Within a week
Reporting to College	Within 7 days after allotment

Keep a calendar reminder. Even one day of delay can cost you a seat.

Who Is Eligible for MCC Round 1 Counselling 2025?

In order to participate in MCC Round 1 Counselling 2025, the very first and most important criteria is that he/she should have cleared the NEET UG 2025 exam. But eligibility isn’t only about clearing NEET Exam. It changes according to the category of institution you’re applying for. Let’s discuss:

1. All India Quota (AIQ): Any candidate who has cleared NEET 2025 may apply for 15% AIQ seats in majority of government medical and dental colleges in India. These seats are available to candidates belonging to all states, including Union Territory candidates like J&K, which were not included earlier but are now included.

2. AIIMS and JIPMER: These institutions does not have state quotas and all their seats are considered open to all NEET-passing candidates in India. Though anyone is eligible, the competition is extremely tough. Typically, students who have scored atleast 660 in NEET have a real chance of getting a seat here in Round 1.

3. Central Universities (BHU, AMU, DU) and ESIC Colleges: These colleges may have institutional or internal quota. For example, AMU favors its own school students, and DU gives priority to Delhi residents under internal quota. ESIC seats in ESIC colleges are reserved mostly for the children of insured persons but general candidates also compete.

In my experience, I’ve seen many students assume they are eligible for all colleges without reading the specific eligibility conditions. This often leads to disappointment during seat allotment. Always verify the official MCC brochure and institutional guidelines before filling your choices. A little caution at the start can save a lot of trouble later.?

Step-by-Step Process of MCC Round 1 Counselling

MCC Round 1 Counselling follows a systematic and entirely online procedure. Over the years, I’ve advised hundreds of students through this exact process. If he/she are fresher and navigating the counselling process for the first time, don’t worry here’s a detailed process:

Registration on MCC Portal

Visit mcc.nic.in and register using your NEET roll number, email, and mobile number. You’ll pay a non-refundable registration fee and a refundable security deposit (Rs. 10,000 for government colleges).

Choice Filling and Preference Order

Once registered, the portal will enable you to choose among a lengthy list of colleges and courses. Strategy comes into play here. List your dream colleges first and then safer alternatives. You can switch choices many times before locking.

Choice Locking

Once you’re sure, lock your selections. This is a very important step. Once locked, no changes can be made. In case he/she forget to lock, the system automatically locks your last saved list.

Seat Allotment Result

MCC will process all details with your NEET rank, category, and preferences to allocate a seat. Results are declared on the official website.

Download Allotment Letter and Report to College

If you have been allotted a seat, then download the allotment letter and you need to report to the assigned college with all original documents within the deadline.

This entire process usually spans 7 to 10 days. Timely action and accurate choice filling can make all the difference.

How to Register for MCC Round 1 Counselling

To participate for MCC Round 1 Counselling 2025, candidates must first go to the official website www.mcc.nic.in. After the opening of the registration window, proceed with the following steps cautiously:

Candidates must click on ‘UG Medical Counselling’ and then choose ‘New Registration’ under Round 1.

Provide your NEET Roll Number, Application Number, and Date of Birth. These should be the same as your NEET 2025 records.

Complete the mandatory details, such as personal details, contact information, and category details. Ensure that your mobile number and email id are active because they will be used for OTP verification.

Pay the required fees online via net banking, credit, or debit card:

Quota	Category	Non-Refundable Registration Fees (in Rs.)	Refundable Security Amount (in Rs.)
For (15% All India Quota)/ Central Universities (DU, AMU, BHU, and Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi)/AFMC& ESI/ All AIIMS/ JIPMER	UR/EWS	1000	10,000
	SC/ST/OBC/PwD	500	5,000
Deemed Universities	All	5000	2,00,000

Submit and print the confirmation page. Always have a digital and print copy of your payment receipt and application confirmation.

You will receive a login credential to access the choice filling and locking page after successful registration. Ensure that all uploaded documents are legible and authentic. While uploading your documents, you will need a scanned copies of their NEET UG admit card, NEET UG scorecard, 10th and 12th certificates, category certificates, and a valid photo ID.

From my experience, small mistakes during MCC UG counselling registration like typos in the name or uploading a blurred document can delay the entire counselling process. Students must triple-check all the information and uploaded documents before final submission.

Choice Filling Tips: How to Create a Smart Preference List

Choice filling can make or break your chances in MCC counselling. Over the years, I’ve noticed that students either copy their seniors’ list or go by random online rankings, which often leads to missed opportunities. Here’s how to build a smart, rank-appropriate preference list that gives you both safety and flexibility.

Begin with recognizing your NEET rank and comparing the same to past years cutoff trends. Utilize the official MCC website and download the cutoff list of the year 2024 and sort colleges where your rank belongs to the last admitted category.

Now divide your preferences into three parts:

• Dream Colleges: Best AIIMS, JIPMER, or well-known state medical colleges in which admission is challenging but not impossible.
• Safe Choices: Colleges with last year’s cutoff marginally lower than your rank. These offer you greater prospects of allotment.
• Backup Options: Colleges with considerably lower cutoffs where you’re highly likely to find a seat if required.

Also factor in location, annual tuition fees, internship exposure, PG seat availability, and college infrastructure. For example, a government college in your home state may be a better option than a private deemed university with high fees.

Don’t forget to include colleges you’re genuinely willing to join. If you get a seat and don’t report, it may block you from future rounds.

Lastly, lock your choices before the deadline. If you don’t, the system will auto-lock the last saved list and that might not reflect your true preferences.

Understanding Seat Matrix and Category-Wise Reservation

When it comes to NEET UG counselling under the All India Quota (AIQ) or other categories, understanding the seat matrix is essential for making informed choices. The seat matrix refers to the total number of seats available in each participating institution, divided by course, category, and quota. MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) releases this data before each counselling round on its official website.

For seats in NEET Colleges, the category-wise reservation is standardized as per Government of India norms:

Category	About	Reservation	Eligibility	% of counselling conducted by MCC
All India Quota (AIQ)	All India Quota seats are open to candidates from across the country.	SC: 15%,  ST: 7.5%, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 27%,  EWS: 10%, PwD: 5% Horizontal Reservation	Candidates must qualify for NEET UG conducted by NTA.	15% (MBBS/BDS Seats of States
Deemed University	No reservations for OBC/SC/ST/PwD/EWS.	Must verify eligibility conditions on the AFMC website.	NEET UG qualification and domicile-free.	100%
AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences)	Seats across all AIIMS institutions.	SC: 15%, ST: 7.5%, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 27%, EWS: 10%, PwD: 5% Horizontal Reservation	Must qualify NEET UG; domicile-free.	100%
ESIC (Employees State Insurance Corporation)	Reserved seats for Insured Persons students.	SC: 15%, ST: 7.5%, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 27%, EWS: 10%, PwD: 5% Horizontal Reservation	Must qualify NEET UG; domicile-free.	15% (IP quota seats of ESIC)
Central University/Institute	Delhi University (LHMC, UCMS, MAMC, MAIDS) Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi Central Institutes (VMMC & SJH; ABVIMS & RML; ESIC Dental)	Reservation as per central government norms.	Must qualify NEET UG; eligibility varies.	85% (State Quota seats of DU)100% (Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Milia Islamia)85% (State Quota seats of VMMC/ABVIMS/ESIC Dental)
Aligarh Muslim University	Seats allocated in AMU.	5% PwD Horizontal Reservation; No other reservations.	Must qualify NEET UG.	100%
Banaras Hindu University	Seats allocated in BHU.	SC: 15%, ST: 7.5%, OBC: 27%, EWS: 10%, PwD: 5% Horizontal Reservation	Must qualify NEET UG; domicile-free.	100%
Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC)	Seats allocated in AFMC.	Admission as per AFMC rules.	Seats were allocated in JIPMER, Puducherry & Karaikal.	100%
JIPMER (Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research)	Seats allocated in JIPMER, Puducherry & Karaikal.	SC: 15%, ST: 7.5%, OBC: 27%, EWS: 10%, PwD: 5% Horizontal Reservation	Must qualify NEET UG; eligibility varies.	100% (JIPMER seats)

Check the seat matrix PDF released by MCC before filling choices.

What Happens After Seat Allotment?

As soon as the MCC declares the Round 1 allotment results, it is time to move fast and responsibly. The following is what one does next:

Download the Allotment Letter

• Get logged into the MCC portal and download your allotment letter. The allotment letter is evidence of your seat and contains important information such as reporting deadlines, college name, and allotted course.

Physical Reporting to the Allotted College

• You need to report to the college within the given timeline, typically 5 to 7 days of the declaration of the result. Come to the college personally with all the original documents, and bring multiple photocopies as well. They are NEET Admit Card, Scorecard, Allotment Letter, 10th and 12th Mark Sheets, Photo ID, Caste Certificate (if provided), and PwD Certificate (if provided).

Document Verification and Fee Payment

• The college will verify your documents on-site. Once verified, you’ll need to pay the admission fees to confirm your seat. Make sure to collect the admission receipt.

Admission Confirmation and Reporting Status Update

• After successful admission, the college will update your reporting status on the MCC portal.

Missing the deadline for reporting results in cancellation of the seat and forfeiture of your security deposit. Although a handful of students do manage to make it through during Mop-Up or Stray rounds, it is risky and stressful. In my case, reporting on time provided me with peace of mind and ensured my admission without unwarranted uncertainty.

Free Exit Policy in Round 1: What You Should Know

Free Exit policy in MCC Round 1 Counselling is one of the most important features which every NEET aspirant has to grasp rightly. It simply states that if you are assigned a seat in Round 1 but don’t report to join the college allotted, you won’t be penalized.

Let me explain how this works.

If you don’t like the Round 1 allotment, or wish to get a good seat in Round 2, you may choose not to join the allotted college. Your allotted seat will then be cancelled automatically, and you won’t forfeit your refundable security deposit. Such flexibility is referred to as “free exit.”

The free exit rule is a big relief to students in doubt about their choices or who get better offers in the second round. Based on my experience with counselling, most of the freshers are reluctant to choose lower-preference colleges in Round 1 fearing they will be stuck. With the free exit rule, you can search better colleges in Round 2 without losing money.

But free exit can be done only in Round 1. From Round 2 onwards, if you are assigned a seat and fail to enter, your security deposit will be lost and you will also be debarred from subsequent rounds.

My advice: use Round 1 to explore, but be strategic. Don’t skip reporting just because you’re undecided and have a plan, compare your options, and move with clarity.

What If You Don’t Get a Seat in Round 1?

Not being allotted in Round 1 is not the end of the world — far from it. Every year, thousands of students are not allotted in the first round but are allotted fabulous seats in Round 2, Mop-Up, or even the Stray Vacancy Round. Don’t worry, let’s discuss strategy.

Begin by reviewing your Round 1 choices carefully. Were your selections too reach-happy? Did you forget to include safe schools or overspecify the best institutions? In my experience, this is the biggest error. Re-evaluate your placement based on the Round 1 allotment list and cutoff tendencies.

For Round 2, you don’t have to register again if you’ve already registered in Round 1. But you must re-enter and reschedule your choice list. This is your second opportunity, be pragmatic and strategic. Put more options that are in sync with your NEET rank and include colleges where seats may become vacant due to upgradation or dropout.

Also, watch closely for the revised seat matrix, which MCC publishes prior to every round. New colleges or more seats can be introduced.

Stay motivated. I’ve seen students with average scores land strong government colleges just because they stayed persistent and played it smart. Don’t withdraw or lose focus just because Round 1 didn’t go your way.

You’re still very much in the game, the key is to move forward with clarity and a better plan.

Final Words and Call to Action

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is MCC counselling different from State counselling?

A. Yes, MCC counselling and state counselling are conducted by different authorities. MCC manages the All India Quota (15%) and central institutions like AIIMS, JIPMER, AMU, BHU, and Deemed Universities. On the other hand, state counselling authorities handle the 85% State Quota seats in their respective states. You must participate in both to maximize your chances.

Q. Can I register for both MCC and state counselling?

A. Yes, you can and should register for both. Most students apply through MCC for AIQ and also through their home state’s counselling for the 85% State Quota seats. These are separate processes with separate portals and fees, so you must follow both timelines and instructions carefully.

Q. What is a free exit in Round 1?

A. Free exit means that if you’re allotted a seat in Round 1 and choose not to report or take admission, you will not lose your refundable security deposit. This option gives you flexibility to skip the allotted seat and try for a better one in Round 2 without financial penalty.

Q. Can I participate in Round 2 if I don’t register in Round 1?

A. No. Only those who register in Round 1 are eligible for further rounds of MCC counselling. If you skip Round 1 registration, you cannot enter in Round 2, even if you later change your mind.

Q. Is the security deposit refundable?

A. Yes, the security deposit is refundable if you do not take admission or if you take a seat and complete the admission formalities. It is refunded to the same account you used to pay the fees after the counselling is over.

Q. What documents are needed at the time of reporting?

A. You must carry your NEET Admit Card, NEET Scorecard, Allotment Letter, government-issued ID proof, 10th and 12th marksheets, passport-size photos, and category or PwD certificate (if applicable). Original documents and photocopies are both required.

Q. Can I change my choices after locking?

A. No. Once you lock your choices in a particular round, they cannot be changed or edited. That’s why it’s important to review and confirm your list before the locking deadline to avoid any regrets.

Q. What if I miss the reporting deadline?

A. If you fail to report to the allotted college within the given timeline, your seat will be cancelled. In Round 2 or later, you may also lose your security deposit and risk disqualification from further rounds. Always stick to deadlines strictly.

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