The NEET 2025 Counselling process is the final and most crucial step for medical aspirants aiming to secure admission into MBBS, BDS, and other allied medical courses in India. Whether you’re targeting a government medical college or a private institute, this blog will guide you through every essential detail about NEET 2025 counselling.
🗓️ Important NEET 2025 Counselling Dates (Tentative)
| Event | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| NEET 2025 Result | June 2025 |
| MCC Counselling Registration (Round 1) | July 2025 |
| Seat Allotment Result (Round 1) | July–August 2025 |
| Round 2 Registration | August 2025 |
| Mop-Up Round | September 2025 |
| State Counselling Rounds | July–October 2025 |
🧑⚕️ Types of NEET 2025 Counselling
There are two types of NEET counselling processes:
1. All India Quota (AIQ) – 15% Seats
- Conducted by MCC (Medical Counselling Committee)
- For seats in:
- Government medical/dental colleges (15% quota)
- Central universities (e.g., AMU, DU, BHU)
- AIIMS & JIPMER
- Deemed Universities
- ESIC colleges
👉 Website: www.mcc.nic.in
2. State Quota – 85% Seats
- Conducted by respective State Authorities
- For students who have domicile in the state
- Includes private medical colleges and state universities
👉 You must register separately on the state counselling website.
📝 NEET 2025 Counselling Registration Process (AIQ)
Follow these steps for All India Quota counselling:
- Visit MCC website: mcc.nic.in
- Register online with your NEET 2025 roll number, DOB, and details.
- Pay the registration fee:
- ₹1,000 for General
- ₹500 for SC/ST/OBC/PwD
- Refundable security deposit (₹10,000 Govt / ₹2,00,000 for Deemed)
- Choice filling and locking:
- Select your preferred colleges and courses
- Lock your choices before the deadline
- Seat Allotment:
- Based on your NEET rank, category, and preference
- Download allotment letter
- Report to the college with documents
📋 Documents Required for NEET Counselling
Prepare these documents for verification:
- NEET 2025 Admit Card
- NEET 2025 Scorecard
- Class 10th & 12th Mark Sheets
- Birth Certificate
- Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable)
- PwD Certificate (if applicable)
- Passport-size photographs
- Photo ID Proof (Aadhar, PAN, etc.)
- Provisional Allotment Letter
- Domicile Certificate (for state quota)
🔁 NEET Counselling Rounds Explained
✅ Round 1
- Open to all eligible candidates
- If satisfied with allotted seat → Report to college
- If not → Participate in Round 2 (no need to register again)
✅ Round 2
- Only for those who didn’t get a seat or wish to upgrade
- Round 1 candidates who join cannot participate further
✅ Mop-Up Round
- Only for Deemed Universities and Central Institutions
- Candidates not allotted in previous rounds can participate
✅ Stray Vacancy Round
- Final chance for leftover seats (offline)
- Conducted by colleges directly
📌 NEET 2025 State Counselling Authorities (Examples)
| State | Authority |
|---|---|
| Maharashtra | CET Cell |
| Karnataka | KEA |
| Uttar Pradesh | DGME UP |
| Tamil Nadu | DME TN |
| Delhi | DU/ IPU |
👉 Visit your respective state’s official counselling site for dates and registration.
💡 Pro Tips for NEET 2025 Counselling
- Don’t skip choice locking — it’s mandatory for seat allotment.
- List colleges in order of preference, not just rank.
- Be realistic: check previous year cut-offs.
- Keep your documents scanned and ready.
- Join a Telegram or counselling group for quick updates.
- Double-check your category and domicile status.
🙋 FAQs – NEET 2025 Counselling
Q. Can I participate in both AIQ and state counselling?
Yes, you can apply for both separately.
Q. Will AIIMS and JIPMER also be included?
Yes, AIIMS and JIPMER seats are now under MCC AIQ counselling.
Q. What if I miss Round 1?
You can still register in Round 2, but you’ll lose some preference advantage.
✨ Final Words
NEET 2025 counselling is a golden opportunity to shape your medical career. Don’t rush — make informed decisions, stay updated, and carefully follow the guidelines issued by MCC and your state authority. A single mistake in choice filling or document submission can cost you an entire year.
Stay alert. Stay prepared. Your white coat journey starts now! 👨⚕️👩⚕️
🔗 Useful Links:
- MCC Counselling Portal: https://mcc.nic.in
- NTA NEET Portal: https://neet.nta.nic.in
- Join NEET Counselling Telegram Channel
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