NEET UG 2025 Counselling Schedule Announced: Registration Opens July 21

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially released the NEET UG 2025 counselling schedule, with the registration process for Round 1 set to begin on July 21, 2025, via the MCC’s official portal, mcc.nic.in. This counselling is crucial for candidates seeking admission to MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing programmes across India, including the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats and 100% seats in premier institutions such as AIIMS, JIPMER, BHU, AMU, and ESIC.

Key Dates and Process

• Round 1 Registration: July 21–28, 2025 (registration closes at 12:00 noon, payment by 3:00 pm)

• Choice Filling: July 22–28, 2025 (till 11:55 pm)

• Choice Locking: July 28, 2025 (4:00 pm–11:55 pm)

• Seat Allotment: July 29–30, 2025

• Result Declaration: July 31, 2025

• Reporting to Institutes: August 1–6, 2025

Subsequent rounds—Round 2, Mop-Up Round (Round 3), and the Online Stray Vacancy Round (Round 4)—will follow in August and September, with detailed timelines for each phase. If seats remain vacant after all rounds, stray vacancy rounds will be conducted to ensure maximum seat utilization.

Who Can Apply?

Only candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2025 (results declared June 14) are eligible to participate. Registration and choice filling must be completed exclusively through the MCC portal.

Counselling Coverage

The process covers:

• 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats

• 100% seats in AIIMS, JIPMER, BHU, AMU, ESIC

• Institutional quota seats managed by MCC

• AFMC and IP quota seats at ESIC

• Central and Deemed University admissions

How to Register

1. Visit mcc.nic.in

2. Go to the “UG Medical Counselling” section

3. Log in or register using NEET UG credentials

4. Complete the application form and pay the counselling fee

5. Upload required documents (NEET scorecard, photo ID, category certificate, etc.)

6. Select and lock preferred colleges and courses

7. Download and save the confirmation page for reference

Important Instructions

• All participating institutes must strictly adhere to the official timeline.

• Saturdays, Sundays, and Gazetted Holidays will be treated as regular working days during the counselling period to ensure timely completion.

The MCC advises all aspirants to regularly check the official website for updates, round-wise schedules, and document requirements.

Disclaimer:
This article is based on information available as of July 15, 2025, from official sources and reputable news outlets. Candidates are strongly advised to refer to the official MCC website (mcc.nic.in) for the most current and detailed instructions, as schedules and procedures may be updated or modified by authorities.