NEET 2025 Counselling Starts on July 21: Your Complete Guide for Securing a Medical Seat. It’s finally here. On 21 July 2025, the Medical Counseling Committee will begin Round 1 in the NEET UG Counselling process. This is the key to securing a coveted place in MBBS or BDS. The top dental and medical colleges in India offer nursing programs. The competition for the approximately 12,36 lakh qualified candidates to fill around 1,18 lakh MBBS slots at 780 colleges is fierce. The counselling process is as crucial as your NEET scores. This guide will help you navigate through each stage in a step-by-step manner, so you won’t miss important deadlines or details.
Mark your calendar for Round 1
It is not negotiable to adhere to the deadline. You may lose your chance of participating in a round if you miss a deadline. The MCC has released the official dates of Round 1.
| Activity | Dates |
| Registration and Fee Payment | July 21 – July 28, 2025 |
| Choice Filling and Locking | The dates of July 22 to July 28, 2025 |
| Choice Window Locking | Starts at 4:00 PM, July 28, 2025 |
| Seat Allocation Processing | The 29th of July – 30th July 2025 |
| Results Announcement | July 31, 2025 |
| Reporting To Allotted College | August 1, 2025 – August 6, 2020 |
Understanding the Counselling Paths – AIQ vs. Quota
The MCC provides counselling for the following seats
- 15% All India quota (AIQ) seats at all government medical/dental schools
- 100 % seats at Central Institutions such as AIIMS and JIPMER.
- Seats at Delhi University (DU), IP University(VMMC) and ABVIMS.
Candidates must submit separate applications to their state counseling authorities for the remaining State Quota seats. Check the website of your state medical education directorate to find out their schedule and rules.
Checklist of Documents You Should Always Have Ready
It is important to have your documents organized for a smooth process of verification. You should keep clear scans of your documents and hard copies.
- NEET UG 2025 Admit Card
- NEET UG 2025 Scorecard/Rank Letter
- Class 10 Certificate (as a proof of date-of-birth)
- Class 12 Certificate with Mark Sheet
- Valid photo ID (Aadhaar card, passport, voter ID, etc.).
- Please upload 8 passport-sized photos (the same as those on your application).
- Download the Provisional Allocation Letter from the MCC Website after seat allocation.
- If applicable, Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS).
- PwD certificate, if applicable.
- Domicile certificate (required for state quota)
- You can get a Migration Certificate by transferring from an earlier board/university.
- Medical Fitness Certificate issued by a licensed medical practitioner.
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Registration and Security Deposit explained
During registration, you will be required to pay two different types of fees: a non-refundable registration charge and a refundable deposit.
Central Universities / All India Quota: 15%
- General/EWS: Rs1,000 (Registration) + Rs10,000 (Security Deposit)
- SC/ST/OBC/PwD: Rs500 (Registration) + Rs5,000 (Security Deposit)
For Deemed Universities:
- All Categories Rs5,000 Registration + Rs2,00,000.
Important: After the counseling process is completed, the security deposit will be refunded into your bank account if you enroll in the college that was allocated. If you do not attend the college to which you were assigned a seat, your security deposit may be forfeited.
National Seat Matrix – A look at the numbers
According to the National Medical Commission, India has 1,18.190 MBBS slots spread across 780 colleges. The highest number of MBBS students are in:
- Karnataka: 12,545
- Uttar Pradesh: 12,475
- Tamil Nadu 12 050
- Maharashtra: 11,846
Step-by-Step Registration Guide for mcc.nic.in
To register, follow these steps:
Visit the Official Portal Go to the official MCC site: www.mcc.nic.in. Beware of fake websites.
Step 2 – Start a New Registration
Select the “New Registration” link from the “UG Medical Counselling section” on the homepage.
Step 3: Enter your credentials
Please enter your NEET UG roll number, application number, mother’s name, and date of birth exactly as it appear on your scorecard.
Step 4: Paying the fees
Online, using a reliable Internet connection, pay the non-refundable fee for registration and the refundable deposit.
Step 5: Select and lock your choices
The most important step is to fill out your college and course preferences. In order of preference, list your top colleges and courses. Fill in as many options as you like. You cannot change your choice once you have locked it.
Print out your choices to keep for future use. Keep up to date by checking the MCC official website regularly for updates. Good luck