The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially launched the NEET UG Counselling 2025 by releasing the Round 1 seat matrix, kicking off the admission process for MBBS and BDS courses. Aspiring medical students can now access the seat matrix on the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in, to explore available seats across prestigious institutions. With over 1.15 lakh MBBS seats and thousands of BDS seats up for grabs, this highly competitive process is a crucial step for candidates aiming to secure a medical career.
NEET UG Counselling 2025 Dates
The NEET UG Round 1 registration window opened on July 21, 2025, and will close on July 28, 2025. NEET UG Choice filling and locking must also be completed by July 28, 11:59 PM. The seat allotment result for Round 1 will be announced on July 31, 2025, followed by document verification and reporting to allotted colleges from August 1 to August 6, 2025. MCC will conduct three main rounds of counselling, with a stray vacancy round to fill any remaining seats, concluding by October 3, 2025.
NEET UG 2025 Seat Matrix Institutions and Quotas
The Round 1 seat matrix covers 26,515 seats across 775 medical colleges, including government, deemed, and central universities, as well as premier institutes like AIIMS, JIPMER, BHU, and AMU. It also includes 507 B.Sc. Nursing seats. The counselling encompasses:
- 15% All India Quota (AIQ) MBBS/BDS seats in state medical colleges (except Jammu and Kashmir, subject to participation).
- 100% seats in AIIMS, JIPMER (Puducherry and Karaikal), BHU, and AMU.
- 85% state quota seats at Delhi University (DU), IP University (VMMC/ABVIMS), and ESIC Dental.
- 100% seats at Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, with a 5% internal quota for Jamia students.
- 15% IP quota seats of Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC).
This diverse seat allocation ensures opportunities for candidates across various categories and institutions.
How to Register for NEET UG Counselling 2025?
To participate in the counselling process, candidates must follow these steps. Visit the official MCC portal: mcc.nic.in. Click the NEET UG Counselling 2025 registration link on the homepage. Enter your NEET UG roll number, date of birth, and other required details. Log in to fill out the application form with personal and academic information. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents.
Pay the non-refundable registration fee and refundable security deposit via online payment methods (net banking, credit/debit card, or UPI). Submit the form, download the confirmation page, and keep a printout for future reference. Candidates can download the NEET UG Round 1 seat matrix PDF directly from mcc.nic.in to review available seats and plan their choices carefully.
Post-Allotment Process
After the July 31 result announcement, candidates allotted seats must complete document verification and report to their respective colleges by August 6, 2025. Required documents include the NEET scorecard, admit card, allotment letter, Class 10/12 certificates, and ID proof. Physical reporting is mandatory to confirm admission.
With over 22.7 lakh candidates competing for medical seats, the NEET UG Counselling 2025 is a critical opportunity. Stay informed, follow MCC guidelines, and act promptly to secure your dream medical seat