NEET UG counselling process 2025: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is set to open the registration window for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2025 counselling process from today, July 21, 2025. The nationwide procedure will determine admissions to MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing courses under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) and 100% seats in key central medical institutions.According to official data, nearly 12.36 lakh candidates have qualified NEET UG 2025 and are now competing for approximately 1.18 lakh MBBS seats available across 780 medical colleges in India. Top seat-contributing states include Karnataka (12,545), Uttar Pradesh (12,475), Tamil Nadu (12,050), and Maharashtra (11,846), as per the National Medical Commission (NMC).
NEET UG 2025: Round 1 counselling schedule and key dates
The MCC will conduct the counselling in four phases: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and a Stray Vacancy Round. The detailed schedule for Round 1 is as follows:
| Activity | Dates |
| Registration & Fee Payment | July 21 – July 28 (up to 3:00 PM) |
| Choice Filling | July 22 – July 28 (up to 11:55 PM) |
| Choice Locking | July 28 (from 4:00 PM to 11:55 PM) |
| Seat Allotment Processing | July 29 – July 30 |
| Result Announcement | July 31 |
| Reporting to Colleges | August 1 – August 6 |
| Verification by Institutes | August 7 – August 8 |
NEET Round 1 counselling 2025: Steps to register
Candidates can follow the steps mentioned here to register for the NEET round 1 counselling 2025 from the official website:
- Access the official Medical Counselling Committee portal at mcc.nic.in.Navigate to the UG Medical Counselling section and select New Registration.
- Input your NEET UG 2025 Roll Number, Application Number, and other necessary credentials.
- Proceed to pay the registration fee and refundable security deposit as per your category.
- Finalise your choice filling and locking within the stipulated time frame to complete submission.
NEET UG 2025: Institutions participating in counselling
MCC’s centralised counselling covers several major institutions including:
- 15% AIQ seats in government medical and dental colleges (excluding J&K, unless they contribute seats),
- 100% MBBS/BDS seats of AIIMS, BHU, AMU, JIPMER, and Jamia Millia Islamia,
- 100% seats at ESIC, DU, IP University (VMMC/ABVIMS/ESIC Dental),
- 5% internal quota at JMI for Jamia students.
NEET UG 2025: Mandatory documents for counselling
Candidates must keep the following documents ready for verification:
- NEET UG 2025 admit card and scorecard
- Class 10 and 12 certificates & mark sheets
- Birth certificate (if not in Class 10 certificate)
- Category and domicile certificates (as applicable)
- Passport-sized photographs (as per NEET application)
- Valid photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, etc.)
- Provisional allotment letter, medical fitness certificate
- Migration certificate (if applicable)
Candidates are advised to stay tuned to the official website to get the complete details of the NEET UG counselling process 2025.
