The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially begun the NEET UG 2025 counselling process. Round 1 registration is now live on the official MCC website – mcc.nic.in. Students who cleared NEET UG 2025 can now apply for MBBS and BDS admissions in medical and dental colleges under the All India Quota (AIQ), deemed universities, central universities, and other participating institutes. Along with registration, the choice filling, seat matrix, and cut-off list have also been released for reference.
I chose to write about this because NEET counselling is not just a process – it’s a high-pressure journey that decides the career path of lakhs of students. Many aspirants and their parents find it confusing to navigate deadlines, eligibility rules, and the portal. This article aims to make the process clear and help students make timely and well-informed decisions. I’ll be sharing live updates, instructions, and key highlights so that no student misses out due to a lack of information or last-minute panic.
NEET UG 2025 Counselling: Key Highlights
- Conducting Body: Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
- Official Website: mcc.nic.in
- Counselling Mode: Online
- Courses Covered: MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing (AIQ & Central Institutions)
NEET UG 2025 Counselling Schedule (Round 1)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Start | 15 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Register | 21 July 2025 |
| Choice Filling & Locking | 16 to 22 July 2025 |
| Seat Allotment Processing | 23 to 24 July 2025 |
| Result Declaration | 25 July 2025 |
| Reporting to Colleges | 26 to 31 July 2025 |
How to Register for NEET UG 2025 Counselling
- Go to mcc.nic.in
- Click on the link “UG Medical Counselling 2025”
- Select “New Registration”
- Enter NEET Roll Number, Application Number, and other required details
- Pay the registration and security fee
- Proceed to choice filling and lock your preferred colleges before the deadline
Seat Matrix and Category-Wise Cut-Offs
MCC has published the seat matrix for All India Quota (15%) along with reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD). Students can view the number of seats available in each college, which helps them fill choices realistically. Along with that, previous year’s opening and closing ranks are available on the portal to guide decision-making.
Some colleges may have additional internal quotas like AIIMS, JIPMER, BHU, AMU, and central universities. So, candidates should be very careful while selecting preferences.
Documents Needed for Counselling
Make sure you have the following documents scanned and ready:
- NEET UG 2025 scorecard
- NEET admit card
- Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and certificates
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- ID proof (Aadhar/PAN/Passport)
- Passport-size photograph
- Provisional Allotment Letter (after seat allotment)
What Happens After Seat Allotment?
Once the allotment result is declared, candidates must:
- Download the allotment letter
- Report to the assigned college within the given time
- Pay the admission fee and submit required documents
- If not satisfied, wait for Round 2 or choose Free Exit option in Round 1
MCC allows Free Exit in Round 1, which means you can skip the allotted seat without penalties. But from Round 2 onwards, exiting has consequences — like forfeiting the security deposit.
