The NEET 2025 counselling schedule has been released by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) on 13th July 2025. As per the NEET UG counselling schedule, the tentative verification of seat matrix will be out by 18th July for round 1 and the NEET counselling registration shall begin on 21st July 2025. Candidates on this page can check the complete NEET UG counselling schedule for both state and overall counselling(s).
NEET 2025 paper was held on May 4, 2025. Since the exam was tough, the cutoff has come down in NEET 2025 this year. Although the cutoff percentiles will remain the same, the actual scores have decreased. Additionally, fewer candidates have been qualified this year than last year. Candidates on this page can read all about the NEET UG counselling like the NEET UG counselling dates, NEET UG counselling schedule, NEET UG counselling registration, steps to apply, and further steps.
NEET UG Round 1 Counselling Dates and Schedule
Candidates can check the round 1 dates for NEET UG counselling in the table below.
Event | Dates | Duration |
Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix by Participating Institutes | 18th to 19th July, 2025 | 2 Days |
NMC Registration/Payment | 21st July to 28th July, 2025 (up to 12:00 NOON) (Payment till 03:00 PM as per Server Time) | 8 Days |
Choice Filling/Locking | 22nd July to 28th July, 2025 (up to 11:55 PM) Choice Locking: 28th July, 2025 (04:00 PM to 11:55 PM) | 7 Days |
Processing of Seat Allotment | 29th July to 30th July, 2025 | 2 Days |
Result | 31st July, 2025 | 1 Day |
Reporting/Joining | 1st Aug to 6th Aug, 2025 | 6 Days |
Verification of Joined Candidates' Data by Institutes | 7th Aug to 8th Aug, 2025 | 2 Days |
NEET counselling will be done by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) online, apart from the last round, which is the institute reporting round. For the last round, the candidates will be required to physically report to the institute which has been allotted to them for document verification and for the completion of the NEET 2025 admission process. There will be around five to six NEET 2025 counselling rounds, and the counselling rounds can be increased based on vacant seats.
There are two categories of NEET 2025 counselling: 15 percent All India Quota (AIQ) seats and 85 percent State Quota (SQ) seats. The counselling for AIQ seats is carried out by the MCC, and State Counselling authorities conduct the NEET State Counselling process.
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NEET UG Counselling 2025 Overview
The overview or the highlights of the NEET 2025 counselling are in the table below.
Particulars | Details |
Mode of NEET 2025 Counselling | Online |
Types of NEET 2025 Counselling | Central and States |
Types of Seat Quota for NEET 2025 Counselling |
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Ratio of Seat Types of NEET 2025 Counselling |
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Institutes Participating in NEET 2025 Counselling | All government and private medical, dental and certain nursing colleges |
The central and state counselling processes of NEET are conducted by 15 per cent All India Quota (AIQ) seats for admission to MBBS, BDS and BSc Nursing courses at Central and Deemed Universities, AIIMS, JIPMER and AFMC institutes. On the other hand, the 85 per cent state quota seats for medical admission are conducted by the State Authorities for admission to state medical colleges.
MBBS/BDS Seats would be filled in through NEET UG all over the country in the following categories:
- All India Quota Seats
- Central Pool Quota
- State Government Quota Seats
- State/ Management/NRI/Dental/Deemed
NEET UG Counselling schedule for subsequent rounds (2nd, 3rd, and Vacancy)
The NEET UG schedule for the rounds following round 1 has been tabulated below. The second round of counselling will begin from 12th August 2025 and the tentative verification of seat matrix will be out by 9th August.
NEET UG Round 2 counselling schedule | ||
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Event | Dates | Duration |
Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix by Participating Institutes | 9th Aug to 11th Aug, 2025 | 3 Days |
Registration/Payment | 12th Aug to 18th Aug, 2025 (up to 12:00 NOON) Payment till 03:00 PM as per Server Time | 7 Days |
Choice Filling/Locking | 13th Aug to 18th Aug, 2025 (till 11:55 PM) Choice Locking: 18th Aug, 2025 (04:00 PM to 11:55 PM) | 6 Days |
Processing of Seat Allotment | 19th Aug to 20th Aug, 2025 | 2 Days |
Result | 21st Aug, 2025 | 1 Day |
Reporting/Joining | 22nd Aug to 29th Aug, 2025 | 8 Days |
Verification of Joined Candidates' Data by Institutes | 30th Aug to 1st Sept, 2025 | 3 Days |
NEET UG Round 3 counselling schedule | ||
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Event | Dates | Duration |
Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix by Participating Institutes | 2nd Sept, 2025 | 1 Day |
Registration / Payment | 3rd Sept to 8th Sept, 2025 (up to 12:00 NOON) Payment till 03:00 PM as per Server Time | 6 Days |
Choice Filling / Locking | 3rd Sept to 8th Sept, 2025 (till 11:55 PM) Choice Locking: 8th Sept, 2025 (04:00 PM to 11:55 PM) | 6 Days |
Processing of Seat Allotment | 9th Sept to 10th Sept, 2025 | 2 Days |
Result | 11th Sept, 2025 | 1 Day |
Reporting / Joining | 12th Sept to 18th Sept, 2025 | 7 Days |
Verification of Joined Candidates' Data by Institutes | 19th Sept to 21st Sept, 2025 | 3 Days |
Online Stray Vacancy Round Counselling Schedule for All India Quota / Deemed Universities / Central Universities (MBBS / BDS / B.Sc Nursing) | ||
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Event | Dates | Duration |
Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix by Participating Institutes (OTP Linked) | 22nd Sept, 2025 | 1 Day |
Registration / Payment | 22nd to 24th Sept, 2025(Payment facility available till 06:00 PM on 24th Sept) | 3 Days |
Choice Filling / Locking | 22nd to 25th Sept, 2025 (Locking from 24th Sept, 08:00 PM to 25th Sept, 08:00 AM) | 4 Days |
Processing of Seat Allotment | 25th to 26th Sept, 2025 | 2 Days |
Result | 27th Sept, 2025 | 1 Day |
Reporting / Joining | 27th Sept to 3rd Oct, 2025 | 7 Days |
Note: All Saturdays, Sundays, and Gazetted Holidays will be treated as working days during this counselling process. | ||
NEET-UG 2025 Counselling Schedule for All India Quota / Deemed / Central / State Quota
Event | State Counselling | All India Quota / Deemed & Central Universities | Verification of Joined Candidates Data by MCC | Verification of Joined Candidates Data by States |
1st Round of Counselling | 21st July to 30th July, 2025 | 7th Aug to 8th Aug, 2025 | 30th July to 6th Aug, 2025 | 13th to 14th Aug, 2025 |
Last Date of Joining (1st Round) | 6th Aug, 2025 | — | 12th Aug, 2025 | — |
2nd Round of Counselling | 12th Aug to 20th Aug, 2025 | 30th Aug to 1st Sept, 2025 | 19th Aug to 29th Aug, 2025 | 5th to 6th Sept, 2025 |
Last Date of Joining (2nd Round) | 29th Aug, 2025 | — | 4th Sept, 2025 | — |
Round 3 | 3rd to 10th Sept, 2025 | 19th to 21st Sept, 2025 | 9th to 18th Sept, 2025 | 24th Sept, 2025 |
Last Date of Joining (Round 3) | 18th Sept, 2025 | — | 23rd Sept, 2025 | — |
Stray Vacancy Round | 22nd to 26th Sept, 2025 | — | 25th to 29th Sept, 2025 | — |
Last Date of Joining (Stray Vacancy Round) | 3rd Oct, 2025 | 3rd Oct, 2025 | — | — |
Commencement of Academic Session (UG) | — | 1st Sept, 2025 | — | — |
Note: For ensuring faithful obedience of time schedule and also keeping in view the limited time available for conducting counselling, all participating institutes/colleges are directed to treat all Saturdays/ Sundays and Gazetted Holidays as working days.
NEET 2025 Counselling Eligibility Criteria
Refer to the following table to know basic eligibility requirement for NEET counselling for 2025 academic year.
Criteria | Details |
NEET Qualification | Must have qualified NEET UG exam with the minimum required cutoff marks |
Nationality | Indian Nationals, NRIs, PIOs, OCIs, and Foreign Nationals |
Age Limit | Minimum 17 years of age as on 31st December of the admission year |
Academic Qualification | Must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotech, and English |
Minimum Marks in 12th | General: 50% in PCB OBC/SC/ST: 40% in PCB PwD (General): 45% in PCB |
State Counselling Eligibility | Must meet domicile requirements of the respective state |
AIQ Counselling (15%) | Open to all NEET-qualified candidates (except for J&K unless opted for AIQ during NEET form) |
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NEET Counseling Process 2025
The NEET Counselling procedure involves 5 major steps → registration, choice submission, modification and locking, reporting to allotted colleges, and further rounds of counselling. The step-by-step NEET counselling procedure has been discussed and explained below.
Registration Procedure
The candidates should register by logging in to the website. Without doing registration, candidates would not be able to indicate their choices for colleges and courses. On completion of the registration procedure, a unique user ID and password shall be generated that would be sent to the registered Email ID of the candidate and the mobile number. The candidate shall be able to proceed further after this.
Submission of Choice
Candidates would have to fill their choices regarding course and college as per their preferences. After this candidate shall click on Save Button to lock their filled choices. Without saving the filled choices, the choices shall not be considered as locked choices. Candidates are hence advised not to forget to lock and submit their preferences.
Modification and Locking
The candidates who are not satisfied with the allotted seats can modify their choices. Candidates can log in with their official credentials and modify their choices.
Reporting to Allotted Colleges
When the seat gets allotted to candidates, they would be required to report to the allotted college for seat confirmation. Candidates would be required to pay an initial fee and should complete the admission formalities. In case candidates reach allotted colleges after the given time period, the seat would automatically be transferred to the next candidate.
Second Round of Counseling
If any candidate is not satisfied with the allotted seats, they can proceed for the next round of counseling. Candidates who are allotted seats in the second round of counseling of 15% All India Quota would not be allowed to vacate the seat.
Also Read: What is a Good Score in NEET 2025?
List of Documents Required During NEET 2025 Counselling
The candidates must carry the following documents to the NEET counselling centre. Failure to produce these documents will result in disqualification from the NEET 2025 counselling process.
- Mark Sheets
- 10th & 12th Passing Certificate
- 8 Passport size photograph (Six)
- Identity Proof
- Provisional Allotment Letter
- NEET 2025 Admit Card
- NEET 2025 Rank Card/Rank Letter
- Category Certificate (If Applicable)
- Birth Certificate
NEET Eligibility Criteria for Central Universities
The following table contains eligibility norms for NEET as per popular Central Universities in India.
Institute | Seat Breakdown | Institutional Quota Eligibility |
Delhi University (LHMC, UCMS, MAMC) | 15% All‑India Quota (AIQ) 85% Institutional Quota | Institutional seats available to candidates who have completed both Class 11 & 12 in Delhi |
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) | 100% seats via AIQ | All NEET-qualified candidates are eligible; no state‑based restrictions |
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) | 50% Institutional Quota 50% via AIQ | Institutional seats for candidates who have studied at AMU for at least 3 consecutive years in standard 9–12 |
Jamia Millia Islamia – Faculty of Dentistry | 47 AIQ seats 3 Institutional Quota | Institutional seats reserved for those who completed Class 11 & 12 at JMI schools |
VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital (Delhi) | 15% AIQ 85% Institutional Quota | Institutional seats reserved for candidates who passed Class 11 & 12 in Delhi |
Counselling for seats under 15% All India Quota
Online counseling would be conducted by the Directorate General of Health Services. Information for online counseling would only be available on Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) website (www.mcc.nic.in). Candidates placed in Merit/ Wait List are advised to read the counseling-related information carefully and understand the course of action to be taken by them for appearing in the Counselling. Any query related to Counselling may be referred to the following address:
The Assistant Director General (ME)
Directorate General of Health Services,
Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi-110 108
Phone No. 011-23062493, (FAX) 011-23061907
For all counseling related queries, the scheme of counseling, FAQ's please refer to the website www.mcc.nic.in, candidates are requested to continuously update themselves regarding circulars, notices, news events etc. from the above website.
Counseling and Admission in Participating State Medical Colleges/Universities
Candidates wishing to apply for admission in participating State medical colleges/Universities/Institutions using merit list of NEET shall follow the instructions of the authorities of the medical college/Institution/University concerned for counseling. Candidates are also advised to contact the authorities of State/Institution/University and remain in touch with their websites.
Counselling for Delhi University under 85% Seat quota
In order to be considered for 85% Delhi University Quota, eligible candidates are required to appear in the NEET and also apply to the Faculty of Medical Sciences, the University of Delhi on the application form available from the Faculty of the Medical Sciences University of Delhi.
- There have been attempts to centralize counseling of NEET in 2025
- According to the authorities, centralizing the counseling session would save a lot of time and money of all the applicants of all applicants as the entire procedure would be done at a single place at a specified time.
Also Check: NEET 2025 AIQ Counselling Dates and Step-by-Step Process
Reservation of AIQ Seats in NEET 2025
The Government of India has implemented 27 per cent OBC reservation (Non-Creamy Layer) and 10 per cent EWS reservation in 15 per cent Under Graduate (UG) All India Quota seats (MBBS/BDS) (contributed by the State/UTs to the Central Pool) in the selection of candidates through NEET UG counselling for MBBS.
Category | Reservation Percentage |
SC | 15% |
ST | 7.5% |
PwBD | 5% (Horizontal Reservation) |
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 27% only in National Institutes/Central |
EWS | 10% only in National Institutes/Central Universities |
How to Convert Nationality From Indian to NRI
Before each round of NEET counselling 2025, MCC will provide the option to convert the nationality from Indian to NRI. The process of candidates' nationality conversion and the conditions attached to it are given below.
Candidates willing to convert their nationality from Indian to NRI had to send the filled up form along with the requisite documents to the email idug.nri.mcc@gmail.com.
The following documents have to be uploaded in the email in the following order
- Documents claiming that the sponsorer is an NRI (Passport, Visa of the sponsorer).
- Relationship of NRI with the candidate.
- Affidavit from the sponsorer that he/she will sponsor the entire course fee of the candidate duly notarised.
- Embassy Certificate of the Sponsorer (Certificate from the Consulate).
- NEET Score Card of the candidate.
Conditions Levied by MCC for Candidates Willing to Convert Nationality to NRI
MCC has laid down the following conditions for candidates who are willing to change nationality to NRI:
- Candidates must have appeared and qualified for NEET 2025
- Once the category is changed, candidates cannot avail of the benefit under the Muslim Minority quota/Jain Minority Quota/ SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS or any other Quota.
- The conversion of the Nationality of candidates from ‘Indian’ to ‘NRI’ is ‘Provisional’ based on the documents submitted by the candidates which will be verified by the allotted college authorities at the time of reporting.
