Achieving a good rank in NEET UG 2025 is just the first step in your goal of becoming a doctor. The subsequent step is the counselling, admission, and registration sequence where you will have to register (along with a fee), submit documents, and finally, get a medical or dental seat in your desired college.
Document verification is an important step in the NEET counselling and admission process. If you do not have the right documents, you could lose your seat in counselling, even if you performed well on the NEET UG 2025 exam.
When registering for counselling for NEET UG 2025, students will have to prepare/present some very essential academic, identity, category, and domicile certificates beforehand.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will manage counselling for All India Quota (AIQ) so the documents required will vary slightly from documents required for state quota because different state authorities will process these seats.
It is important to keep in mind which documents are compulsory, which are optional by category, and how to execute the prepared documents to easily navigate the process and to ease any stress of forgotten documents.
Contents
- 1 NEET Counselling Registration Process 2025
- 2 NEET Counselling 2025 Documents Required
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 3.1 Q. What are the essential documents required for NEET Counselling 2025?
- 3.2 Q. Is the NEET 2025 scorecard mandatory for counselling registration?
- 3.3 Q. Can I use my Class 10 certificate asproof of date of birth?
- 3.4 Q. How many passport-size photographs are required?
- 3.5 Q. Is the Allotment Letter from MCC necessary at the time of admission?
- 3.6 Q. Do I need to submit original documents at the time of counselling?
- 3.7 Q. What ID proofs are acceptable for NEET counselling?
- 3.8 Q. Are category certificates required for reserved category candidates?
NEET Counselling Registration Process 2025
To begin the NEET counselling process, candidates must complete to gain admission to the MBBS, BDS, and the AYUSH courses, in the NEET UG 2025, need to undertake some essential steps first. They will need to register for counselling. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) handles counselling of All India Quota (AIQ) seats, Central Universities, Deemed Universities, AIIMS and JIPMER. The counselling of State Quota seats is done by the specific State Qualified Authority.
Qualified candidates then need to register online, fill preferences, and upload documents within a certain period of time. Here is the comprehensive process:
Step 1: Go to The Official Counselling Portal
- Visit MCC for AIQ seat – mcc.nic.in
- Visit respective state counselling authority official website for state quota.
Step 2: Registration and Login
Click and sign on to ‘New Registration’ and enter the following details:
- NEET 2025 Roll No
- Application Number
- Date of Birth
- Candidate’s name and contact details
- Set up password and secure OTP verification.
- After successful registration, login credentials will automatically be generated for candidates.
Step 3: Payment of Counselling Fee
- Pay the awaited counselling Non refundable registration fee and refundable security deposit fee online.
- The fee will differ for AIQ, Deemed Universities, and State quota.
- Candidates must pay via credit/debit card, UPI, or net banking.
Step 4: Choice Filling & Locking
- Candidates must select preferred colleges and courses from the available seat matrix.
- Choices should be arranged in order of preference.
- After filling, candidates must lock their choices before the deadline.
Step 5: Seat Allotment
- Based on the NEET rank, preferences, reservation quota, and a seat that is vacant, seats are allotted via the system
- Candidates can download their provisional seat allotment letter from the portal.
Step 6: Reporting & Document Verification
- The candidates who have been given a seat must report to the college to which they have been allotted and carry original documents to the college to complete the verification, and admission process.
Step 7: Upgradation & Further Rounds
- If the candidate is not happy with the seat allotted to her/him, the candidate can opt for upgradation in the next round.
- Multiple rounds are conducted by the MCC/state authorities like Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round.
NEET Counselling 2025 Documents Required
It is mandatory for students who will be attending the session of NEET Counselling 2025 to present a pre-defined set of documents during the registration and when reporting to the allotted college. Keeping the listed papers ready will facilitate a smooth admission process and avoid unnecessary last minute happenings. Candidates need to carry originals and photocopies for verification. Here is the complete list of documents required for NEET 2025 Counselling:
- Allotment Letter issued by MCC after seat allocation.
- NEET 2025 Admit Card issued by NTA.
- NEET 2025 Result/Rank Letter issued by NTA.
- Date of Birth Certificate (if the Class 10th Certificate does not mention DOB).
- Class 10th Certificate (as proof of date of birth and eligibility).
- Class 12th Certificate (qualifying exam certificate).
- Class 12th Marksheet (detailed subject-wise marks).
- Eight (8) Passport-size Photographs (same as uploaded in NEET 2025 application form).
- Valid Photo Identity Proof (Aadhar Card/ PAN Card/ Driving License/ Passport).
Important Note: Candidates from reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD) will need to carry their Category Certificate from the competent authority and the income certificate as applicable. Candidates who are PwD need to carry a valid PwD Certificate available from identified centers.
When candidates will be ready with all their documents before the designated counselling time, the candidate will be able to complete the admission process without delay and not be disqualified for not submitting the paperwork.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What are the essential documents required for NEET Counselling 2025?
A. It is required to have the NEET 2025 admit card, NEET scorecard/rank letter, Class 10 and 12 certificates and marksheets, an ID proof (Aadhar/PAN/Passport/Driving License), passport-size photographs, and the allotment letter from MCC.
Q. Is the NEET 2025 scorecard mandatory for counselling registration?
A. You cannot complete the counselling process without the official NEET 2025 scorecard/rank letter issued by NTA.
Q. Can I use my Class 10 certificate asproof of date of birth?
A. Class 10 certificate serves as acceptable proof of date of birth. If there is no mention on the certificate of DOB, you must provide a separate birth certificate.
Q. How many passport-size photographs are required?
A. You are to provide eight (8) passport size photographs, identical to the one uploaded in the NEET Application Form.
Q. Is the Allotment Letter from MCC necessary at the time of admission?
A. MCC-issued allotment letter is required to claim your seat and report to the medical/dental college allotted to you.
Q. Do I need to submit original documents at the time of counselling?
A. You must have original documents as well as photocopies. Originals will be validated at the time of admission.
Q. What ID proofs are acceptable for NEET counselling?
A. You can utilize Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Passport or Driving License as valid photo identity proof.
Q. Are category certificates required for reserved category candidates?
A. If you belong to SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD category/ies, you must have the applicable category certificate in the prescribed format.
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