The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the NEET UG 2025 counselling schedule. Check full round-wise dates, eligibility, and registration steps for medical aspirants here.
NEET UG 2025 Counselling Overview
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially announced the NEET UG 2025 counselling schedule for admissions into MBBS and BDS courses under the All India Quota (AIQ), Deemed Universities, Central Universities, AIIMS, and JIPMER. The counselling process ensures merit-based seat allotment, transparency, and fairness for all eligible candidates.
Who Can Apply for NEET UG 2025 Counselling?
Candidates eligible for NEET UG counselling include:
Those who have qualified NEET UG 2025.
Candidates seeking admission under the 15% AIQ quota.
Aspirants targeting seats in Deemed Universities, Central Universities, ESIC, AFMC, AIIMS, and JIPMER.
Candidates fulfilling eligibility criteria as per MCC guidelines.
NEET UG 2025 Counselling Schedule (Out)
The MCC counselling will be conducted in four rounds. Below are the detailed schedules as released on the official website mcc.nic.in.
NEET UG 2025 Counselling Schedule: Round 1 Dates
Registration and payment: July 20 to July 25, 2025 (up to 12 noon). Payment till 8 pm on July 25.
Choice filling and locking: July 22 to July 26, 2025 (choice locking from 3 pm to 11:55 pm on July 26).
Processing of seat allotment: July 27 and 28, 2025.
Result: July 29, 2025.
Reporting: July 30 to August 5, 2025.
NEET UG 2025 Counselling Schedule: Round 2 Dates
Registration and payment: August 9 to August 14, 2025 (up to 12 noon). Payment till 8 pm on August 14.
Choice filling and locking: August 10 to August 15, 2025 (choice locking from 3 pm to 11:55 pm on August 15).
Processing of seat allotment: August 16 and 17, 2025.
Result: August 18, 2025.
Reporting: August 19 to August 25, 2025.
NEET UG 2025 Counselling Schedule: Round 3 (Mop-Up Round)
Registration and payment: August 31 to September 4, 2025 (up to 12 noon). Payment till 8 pm on September 4.
Choice filling and locking: September 1 to September 5, 2025 (choice locking from 3 pm to 11:55 pm on September 5).
Processing of seat allotment: September 6 and 7, 2025.
Result: September 8, 2025.
Reporting: September 9 to September 15, 2025.
NEET UG 2025 Counselling Schedule: Round 4 (Online Stray Vacancy Round – AIQ/Deemed/Central Universities)
Registration and payment: September 18 to September 21, 2025 (up to 12 noon). Payment till 8 pm on September 21.
Choice filling and locking: September 19 to September 22, 2025 (choice locking from 3 pm to 11:55 pm on September 22).
Processing of seat allotment: September 23 and 24, 2025.
Result: September 25, 2025.
Reporting: September 26 to September 30, 2025.
NEET UG 2025 Counselling: Steps to Register Online
Visit the official MCC website: mcc.nic.in.
Click on “UG Medical Counselling”.
Register using your NEET UG 2025 credentials.
Fill choices of colleges and courses in order of preference.
Lock choices before the deadline.
Check seat allotment result as per schedule.
Report to allotted college with documents and admission fee.
FAQs
Q1. When does NEET UG 2025 Round 1 counselling start?
Round 1 registration begins on July 20, 2025.
Q2. How many counselling rounds are there for NEET UG 2025?
Four rounds including Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and Online Stray Vacancy Round.
Q3. Who conducts NEET UG counselling for AIIMS and JIPMER?
MCC conducts counselling for AIIMS and JIPMER along with AIQ seats.
Q4. Can I participate in Round 2 if allotted a seat in Round 1?
Yes, candidates can participate in Round 2 after forfeiting the Round 1 seat as per MCC rules.
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Conclusion
The NEET UG 2025 counselling schedule ensures a systematic admission process for aspiring doctors across India. Candidates should adhere to deadlines, keep documents ready, and regularly check official notifications on mcc.nic.in to avoid missing important updates.
