The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced new dates for the **NEET UG 2025 counselling** process. This update is important for students looking for admissions to **MBBS**, **BDS**, and **BSc Nursing** courses. The MCC has released schedules for a **Special Stray Round** and a revised **Round 5** for certain seats.
The **Special Stray Round** is for vacant seats across **MBBS**, **BDS**, and **BSc Nursing** courses. Registrations for this round will start on **December 18, 2025**. The revised **Round 5** schedule is specifically for **BDS** and **BSc Nursing** seats, with registrations beginning on **January 1, 2026**. All students who want to apply must visit the official MCC website, **mcc.nic.in**, to check the full schedule and apply online.
Key Dates for NEET UG 2025 Counselling
Here is a simple breakdown of the important dates for both the Special Stray Round and Round 5:
| **Particulars** | **Special Stray Round (For MBBS, BDS & BSc Nursing vacant seats)** | **Round 5 (For BDS & BSc Nursing seats)** |
| Registration Start Date | **December 18, 2025** | **January 1, 2026** |
| Registration End Date | **December 20, 2025** (up to 3 PM) | **January 2, 2026** (up to 9 AM) |
| Choice Filling Start Date | **December 18, 2025** | **January 1, 2026** |
| Choice Locking End Date | **December 21, 2025** (up to 12 Noon) | **January 2, 2026** (up to 1 PM) |
| Seat Allotment Result Date | **December 23, 2025** | **January 3, 2026** |
| Reporting to Allotted College Dates | **December 24 to December 31, 2025** | **January 4 to January 10, 2026** |
Understanding the Special Stray Round
The Special Stray Round is an extra chance for students to get admission into medical, dental, or nursing courses. This round is held to fill any seats that remain empty after the main counselling rounds are over. It is for both **MBBS**, **BDS**, and **BSc Nursing** courses.
Students who could not get a seat earlier or want to try for a different seat can take part in this round. The online registration for this round will start on **December 18, 2025**, and close on **December 20, 2025**, by 3 PM. After registering, students must choose their preferred colleges and courses. This choice filling option will be available from **December 18** to **December 21, 2025**, until 12 Noon. Make sure to lock your choices before the deadline.
The results for seat allotment in the Special Stray Round will be announced on **December 23, 2025**. Students who get a seat must then report to their allotted college between **December 24** and **December 31, 2025**. This step involves completing admission formalities and paying fees.
Details of Round 5 (Revised Schedule)
The MCC has also released a revised schedule for **Round 5** of counselling. This round is specifically for **BDS** (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) and **BSc Nursing** courses. This means students seeking admission only in these fields should follow the Round 5 dates.
Registrations for Round 5 will begin on **January 1, 2026**, and will end on **January 2, 2026**, by 9 AM. The choice filling and locking process for this round will also take place from **January 1** to **January 2, 2026**, closing at 1 PM. Students should fill their choices carefully and lock them before the given time.
The seat allotment results for Round 5 will be declared on **January 3, 2026**. After getting a seat, students must report to their assigned college. The reporting period for Round 5 is from **January 4** to **January 10, 2026**. During this time, students must complete all necessary admission steps at the college.
How to Apply for Counselling
To take part in these counselling rounds, students need to follow these steps:
- **Visit the official website:** Go to **mcc.nic.in**. This is the only place to register and apply.
- **Register online:** Fill in your personal details and NEET UG 2025 exam information to create an account. You will need to pay a registration fee.
- **Fill choices:** After registration, select the colleges and courses you wish to join. You can choose many options.
- **Lock choices:** After selecting your choices, make sure to lock them before the deadline. If you do not lock your choices, the last saved choices will be automatically locked.
- **Check results:** The MCC will publish the seat allotment results on the dates mentioned. Check the website using your login details.
- **Report to college:** If you are allotted a seat, download your allotment letter. Then, visit the college with all required documents and pay the admission fees to confirm your seat.
Students must keep checking the official MCC website for any further updates or changes to the counselling schedule. Meeting deadlines is important to secure admission.
