NEET UG Counselling 2025 is the most waited phase after the release of NEET UG Exam 2025 results. Lakhs of aspiring medical students across India look forward to the MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) conducting the NEET UG counselling for the 15% All India Quota (AIQ), and various state authorities conducting the counselling for the 85% State Quota. The NEET UG counselling timeline is very important for the planning and allocation of admission into MBBS and BDS courses at both private and government medical colleges across the nation.
The most current information shows us that the NEET UG 2025 results were declared on June 14, 2025, and there are about 12.36 lakh students who qualify to participate in NEET counselling 2025. We expect to see the official dates for the MCC NEET UG counselling timeline posted soon on the MCC’s official website mcc.nic.in.
Contents
- 1 What is NEET UG Counselling 2025?
- 2 MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025 Schedule
- 3 NEET UG Counselling 2025 State-Wise Schedule
- 4 Important Points About NEET UG Counselling 2025
- 5 FAQs: NEET Counselling 2025 Dates
- 5.1 Q. When will NEET UG counselling 2025 start?
- 5.2 Q. How many rounds in NEET UG counselling 2025?
- 5.3 Q. Will I have to do fresh registrations for each round of counselling?
- 5.4 Q. Can I participate in state counselling and MCC counselling at the same time?
- 5.5 Q. Is it mandatory to join the seat allotted to me in Stray Vacancy Round?
- 5.6 Q. Where will I be able to check the official NEET counselling dates?
- 5.7 Q. Will the NEET UG 2025 counselling be online?
- 5.8 Q. What happens if I miss the choice filling deadline?
What is NEET UG Counselling 2025?
NEET UG Counselling 2025 is a centralized process by which candidates who are eligible will be allocated seats to MBBS, BDS, and other allied medical courses based on the NEET UG 2025 rank, category, and choice preference, by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The NTA conducts the NEET UG exam, however, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is responsible for the counselling of all India quota seats.
This year, counseling will be conducted for more than 1,18,000 MBBS seats and over 27,000 BDS seats to be filled by candidates at 780 medical colleges and 279 dental colleges across the country. Counseling will be in four rounds:
- Round 1
- Round 2
- Round 3 (Mop-Up Round)
- Final Stray Vacancy Round
Each of the above rounds has a separate registration schedule, choice-filling schedule, seat allocation processing schedule, and reporting schedule. Candidates need to be aware of the above dates so that they don’t miss their deadlines.
MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025 Schedule
The official MCC NEET Counselling 2025 schedule for 15% AIQ, Central Universities (AIIMS, JIPMER, BHU, AMU), Deemed Universities, and ESIC will be released soon. However, based on previous trends, below is the tentative schedule for NEET UG counselling dates in 2025.
Note: All the dates below are tentative and will be updated as soon as the official notification is released by MCC.
| Counselling Round | Activity | Tentative Dates (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Registration and Payment | To be Announced |
| Choice Filling and Locking | July 16 – July 22 | |
| Seat Allotment Processing | July 23 – July 24 | |
| Round 1 Result Announcement | July 25 | |
| Reporting to Allotted Colleges | To be Announced | |
| Round 2 | Registration and Payment | To be Announced |
| Choice Filling and Locking | To be Announced | |
| Seat Allotment Processing | To be Announced | |
| Round 2 Result Announcement | To be Announced | |
| Reporting to Allotted Colleges | To be Announced | |
| Round 3 (Mop-Up Round) | Registration and Payment | To be Announced |
| Choice Filling and Locking | To be Announced | |
| Seat Allotment Processing | To be Announced | |
| Mop-Up Round Result Announcement | To be Announced | |
| Reporting to Allotted Colleges | To be Announced | |
| Final Stray Vacancy Round | Fresh Registration | To be Announced |
| Choice Filling and Locking | To be Announced | |
| Seat Allotment Processing | To be Announced | |
| Stray Vacancy Round Result | To be Announced | |
| Reporting to Colleges | To be Announced |
NEET UG Counselling 2025 State-Wise Schedule
MCC is responsible for counselling for AIQ, but individual states conduct their own counselling (state quota 85%). Some states, like Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Assam, have already started the admission process and have issued their merit lists.
Candidates are urged to check the official state medical counselling websites regularly for updates on state NEET counselling schedules.
Important Points About NEET UG Counselling 2025
Counselling is held separately for AIQ and State Quota seats.
- MCC will be handling the AIQ, Central Universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, ESIC and Deemed Universities.
- State counselling authorities will run the counselling process for the 85% state quota seats and 100% of the private college seats.
- As a candidate, you will have to do fresh registration for each round (except when applicable).
- Candidates that do not register in Round 1 can register in Round 2 or the Mop-Up Round.
- For the Final Stray Vacancy Round fresh registration is a requirement.
- You can upgrade from Round 1 to Round 2 and from Round 2 to the Mop-Up Round, however, once you have been allotted a seat through the Mop-Up Round, you cannot resign or upgrade to the next round.
- Candidates will have to report physically at the institute allocated to them, within the given timeline, or risk losing their seat.
- It is important to note that candidates allotted seats in the Final Stray Vacancy Round must join the allocated college. If you do not join you will be debarred from NEET UG for the next session and loose your security deposit.
FAQs: NEET Counselling 2025 Dates
Q. When will NEET UG counselling 2025 start?
A. Usually it starts in July mid month after the result declaration in June. The precise dates will be notified in the MCC website.
Q. How many rounds in NEET UG counselling 2025?
A. There are four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3: Mop-Up Round, Final Stray Vacancy Round.
Q. Will I have to do fresh registrations for each round of counselling?
A. For Round 2 and Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy round registration will be fresh for all eligible candidates who has not already joined a seat
Q. Can I participate in state counselling and MCC counselling at the same time?
A. You can participate in both, however if you take admission in one, you may become ineligible for the other round.
Q. Is it mandatory to join the seat allotted to me in Stray Vacancy Round?
A. Not joining the allotted seat in Stray Vacancy Round, leads to debarment from NEET, one year, and lose your fees.
Q. Where will I be able to check the official NEET counselling dates?
A. For the official counselling schedule, check the MCC website here: www.mcc.nic.in.
Q. Will the NEET UG 2025 counselling be online?
A. MCC counselling is conducted entirely in online mode, including registration, choice filling, and seat allotment.
Q. What happens if I miss the choice filling deadline?
A. If you miss the choice filling window, you will not be considered for that round of counselling.
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